Troubleshooting - Craftsman WEEDWACKER Incredi-Pull 316.73170 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
The fuel tank is empty
The primer bulb was not pressed enough
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
The spark plug is fouled
The engine is hot
THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
The air filter is dirty
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
The idle speed is incorrect
THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
The cutting head is bound with grass
The air filter is dirty
THE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
The fuel is old (over 30 days)
The air filter is dirty
The spark plug is fouled
If further assistance is required, take the unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLUTION
Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel
Press the primer bulb 10 times
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Replace the spark plug
Refer to the IF... THE ENGINE IS HOT instructions in the Starting
and Stopping section
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust the idle speed
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Stop the engine and clean the cutting head
Clean or replace the air filter
Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel
Clean or replace the air filter
Replace the spark plug
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