Troubleshooting - Craftsman INCREDI-PULL 316.79160 SERIES Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
The fuel tank is empty
The primer bulb was not pressed enough
The engine is flooded
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
The spark plug is fouled
The choke lever was not flipped
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
The air filter is dirty
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
The idle speed is incorrect
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
The air filter is dirty
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
The air filter is dirty
The spark plug is fouled
If further assistance is required, take the unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLUTION
Fill the fuel tank with properly-mixed fuel
Press the primer bulb 10 times
Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the engine
starts
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
Replace the spark plug
Refer to Starting Instructions in the Starting and Stopping section
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
Adjust the idle speed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Replace the spark plug
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