Troubleshooting Chart; Specifications - Craftsman 316.79192 Operator's Manual

P R O B L E M
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
The outside temperature is below 40º F
The outside temperature is above 90º F
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
Air filter is plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Air filter is plugged
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts & Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME
or other qualified service dealer.
ENGINE*
Engine Type ................................................................................................................................................................. Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle
Displacement................................................................................................................................................................. 31.5 cc (1.95 cu in.)
Idle Speed RPM .............................................................................................................................................................. 2,800 - 3,600 rpm
Operating RPM.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7,200+ rpm
Ignition Type............................................................................................................................................ Electronic-MAX FIRE IGNITION™
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................................................................................................... Rocker Switch
Spark Plug Gap............................................................................................................................................................... 0.020 in. (0.5 mm)
Spark Plug .................................................................................................................................................Champion RDJ7Y or similar plug
Lubrication........................................................................................................................................................................... Fuel/Oil Mixture
Fuel/Oil Ratio ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 40:1
Carburetor............................................................................................................................................................... Diaphragm, All-Position
Starter................................................................................................................................................... Incredi-Pull™ Starting Auto Rewind
Muffler ............................................................................................................................................................................. Baffled with Guard
Throttle....................................................................................................................................................................... Manual Spring Return
Fuel Tank Capacity............................................................................................................................................................... 13 oz. (384 ml)
DRIVE SHAFT & CUTTING ATTACHMENT*
Drive Shaft Housing ......................................................................................................................... Steel Tube (Craftsman Convertible™)
Throttle Control ................................................................................................................................................................ Finger-Tip Trigger
Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel, with Hassle Free IV
Cutting Mechanism ................................................................................................................................................... Hassle Free IV
Trimming Line Diameter............................................................................................................. Hassle Free IV™ XTRA QUIET Spiral Line
Cutting Path Diameter ..................................................................................................................................................16 inches (40.64 cm)
* All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time
without notice.
TROUBLESHOOTING
S O L U T I O N
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Pull the starter rope
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean air filter
Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment
Replace the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor

SPECIFICATIONS

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