Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.798461 Operator's Manual page 18

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE
Enginewillnot _-Engineflooded.
stad. •Fueltankempt_
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot.
• Spark plug not firing.
• Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
i • Compression low.
• Idle speed set too low.
• Idle speed set too high.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
• Crankshaft seals worn.
,• _Compression low.
i" Air filter dirty.
I • 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.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment
• Carbon build up.
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 Sears Service.
• Adjust idle speed screw
clockwise to increase speed.
• Adjust idle speed screw counter-
clockwise to reduce speed.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service:
• Clean or replace air filter.
• Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• 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."
• Contact Sears Service.
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