Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 316.292561 Operator's Manual

ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
EZ Fire lever wasn't flipped/set
The outside temperature is below 40º F
The outside temperature is above 90º F
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
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 WHEN UNDER LOAD
C A U S E
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Cultivator tines bound with debris
UNIT OCCASIONALLY HESITATES AT HIGH SPEEDS
C A U SE
Spark plug gap is too small/close
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts &
NOTE:
Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME ® ) or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Fill fuel tank with new fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Move lever to the starting position
Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take to a Sears Parts & Repair center or other qualified
service dealer for an adjustment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take to a Sears Parts & Repair center or other qualified
service dealer for an adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to
STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines
Adjust gap to 0.020 inch (0.50 mm)
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