Troubleshooting - Craftsman 316.7948 Operator's Manual

ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Improper idle speed
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
C A U S E
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
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TROUBLESHOOTING

A C T I O N
Fill fuel tank with fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust idle speed
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take to a Sears or other authorized service dealer for adjustment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take to a Sears or other authorized service dealer for adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor