Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.798560 Operator's Manual page 12

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
i lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine smokes
excessively,
Engine runs hot.
CAUSE
Engine flooded.
Fuel tank empty.
Spark plug not firing.
Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
Compression low.
i
Idle speed set too low. -
Idle speed set too high.
Carburetor requires i
adjustment,
Crankshaft seals worn.
Compression low. I"
Air filter dirty. ]•
Spark plug fouled.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Carbon build up.
Compression low,
Choke partially on.
Fuel mixture incorrect,
Air filter dirty.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Fuel mixture incorrect. !,
Spark plug incorrect. Ii:
Carburetor requires
REMEDY
See "Starting Instructions."
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
Install new spark plug.
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Contact your Service Dealer.
Adjust idle speed screw
clockwise to increase speed.
Adjust idle speed screw counter-
clockwise to reduce speed.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact your Service Dealer.
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Clean or replace air filter,
Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact your Service Dealer.
Contact your Service Dealer.
Adjust choke.
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
Clean or replace air filter.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
See "Fueling Your Unit."
Replace with correct spark plug.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
adjustment
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