Craftsman WEEDWACKER C944.514460 Instruction Manual page 12

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
start. Operation Section.
2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug.
4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Carburetor requires 5. Contact Sears Service (see back
adjustment, cover).
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires 1. See "Car buretor Adjustment" in
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact Sears Service (see back
3. Compression low. cover).
3. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean or replace plug
lacks power, and regap.
or dies under 3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact Sears Service (see back
a load. adjustment, cover).
4. Carbon build-up on 4. Contact Sears Service (see back
muffler outlet screen, cover).
5. Compression low. 5. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
Engine 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
smokes correct fuel mixture.
excessively. 2. Air filter dirty. 2. Clean or replace air fiiter.
3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact Sears Service (see back
adjustment, cover).
Engine runs 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
hot. section.
2. Spark plug incorrect. 2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact Sears Service (see back
adjustment, cover).
4. Carbon build-up on 4. Contact Sears Service (see back
muffler outlet screen, cover).
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