Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 536.292523 Operator's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE
Engine difficult to start
or
Engine runs erratically
or
Engine will not run at full
speed
Engine speed does not
increase properly
Engine smokes
excessively
Tines continue to rotate
when throttle control is
released
Tines will not turn
Unit does not till properly
CAUSE
Stale fuel mixture
Too much oil in fuel mixture
Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel
Carburetor out of adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Dirty air filter
Debris interfering with throttle
linkage
Plugged air filter
Too much oil in fuel mixture
Carburetor out of adjustment
Debris lodged in tine
Incorrect tine installation
CORRECTION
Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh
fuel mixture.
Check fuel mixture chart and
mix fresh fuel.
Clean fuel tank.
See Carburetor Adjustment
section.
Clean and set spark plug
gap.
Clean and oil air filter.
Clean dirt and debris of top
of carburetor.
Clean and oil air filter.
Check fuel mix chart and mix
fresh fuel.
Adjust carburetor idle speed.
See "How To Adjust The
Carburetor" in the
Maintenance section.
Remove debris. See "How
To Clean The Tines" in the
Maintenance section.
Check the tines for proper
installation. See "How To
Remove And Install The
Tines" in the Service And
Adjustments section.
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