Troubleshooting; Engine Will Not Start; Engine Will Not Idle; Engine Will Not Accelerate - Craftsman 316.79194 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
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
C A U S E
Old fuel
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
other qualified service dealer.

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 qualified service dealer for adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
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 qualified service dealer for adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
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