Troubleshooting - Craftsman 79481 - Professional 28cc 2 Cycle Gas Blower Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
mg any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re-
quire operation of the unit.
CAUSE REMEDY
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot.
1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
_ in Operation section.
2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing, i1 3. Install new spark plug.
4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Compression low. i 5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
il. Fuel not reaching i 1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
' carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
_2. Carburetor requires i2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
adjustment• i
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover),
4.3. CompressionCrankshaft seals low.worn. 4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter,
2. Fuel not reaching 2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace,
carburetor. Check for k nked or sp t fue ne;
repair or replace.
3. Spark plug fouled.
ii arburetor requires
adjustment.
Carbon build up.
Compression low.
i 1. Choke partially on.
i2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
i 3. Air filter dirty.
i4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
_1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
_ 3. Carburetor requires
:i adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
i3.
i4.
_5.
16.
t.
2.
i3.
i4.
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Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
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 replace air filter.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
• See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
i2. Replace with correct spark plug.
i3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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• Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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