Troubleshooting - Craftsman BP510 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 ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE CORRECTLY
The air filter is dirty
The fuel is old (over 30 days) and/or improperly mixed
The idle speed is incorrect
The cables are wrapped around the flex tube
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

TROUBLESHOOTING

If further assistance is required, contact an authorized service center.
SOLUTION
Fill the fuel tank with properly-mixed fuel
Press the primer bulb 10 times or until fuel is visible
Move the cruise control to the HI (fast) position and the choke lever
to Position 2 (run) and pull the starter rope until the engine starts
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
Replace the spark plug
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh, properly-mixed fuel
Adjust the idle speed
Make sure the cables are straight
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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