Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 358.797961-22cc Operator's Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine willnot
start or will run only
for a few seconds
after starting.
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Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate, lacks
power, or dies under
a load
Engine
smokes
excessively
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Engine
runs hot
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires adjustment,
6. None of the above.
t. Carburetor set too fast or too slow.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
3. None of the above.
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2.
3.
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1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
2. See "Starting Instructions"
3, Install new pluglcheck ignitionswitch.
4. Clean fuel filter; inspect fuel line.
5. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
6. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
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1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Replace spark plug.
3, Carburetor requires adjustment. 3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
4. Muffler outlets plugged. 4. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept,
5. None of the above. 5. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
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4.
Air filter dirty.
Fuel mixture incorrect.
Carburetor requiresadjustment.
Fuel mixture incorrect.
Spark plug incorrect.
Carburetor set too low (Lean).
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Refuel with correct fuel mixture,
3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
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1. See "Fueling Your Unit."
2, Replace with correct plug.
3, See "Carburetor Adjustments."
None of the above.
4. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
ff situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement.
If you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department or the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1-800-235-5878
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