Craftsman 358.7958 Operator's Manual page 17

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_,WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
operation of the unit=
CAUSE
1. ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engh_e flooded,
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power.
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires 6.
adjustment.
1. Carburetor requires 1.
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2.
3. Compression low. 3.
1. Air filter dirty. 1.
2. Spark plug fouled. 2.
3. Carburetor requires 3.
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on 4.
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low. 5.
1. Choke partially on. 1.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2.
3. Air filter dirty. 3.
4. Carburetor requires 4.
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1.
2. Spark plug incorrect. 2.
3. Carburetor requires 3.
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on 4.
muffler outlet screen.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See "Starting a FIooded Engine" in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace plug and regap.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Adjust choke.
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
Clean or reptace air filter.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
Replace with correct spark plug.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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