Craftsman 358.362180 Operator's Manual page 19

FUEL S YSTEM
Empty the fuel s ystem b efore storage
for30days o rlonger. Drain t hegas
tank, start the engine and letitrun until
the fuel l ines a nd carburetor areempty.
Use fresh f uel n ext season.
Under FUELING ENGINE inthe OPERA-
TION s ection ofthis manual, see mes-
sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding
the use ofgasohol inyour chain s aw.
Fuel stabilizer isanacceptable alter-
native inminimizing the formation of
fuel g um deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer tothe gasoline inthe fuel
tank orfuel s torage container.
Follow t hemix instructions found o n
stabilizer containers. Run engine at
least 3minutes after a dding stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil(air
cooled) isblended with fuel s tabilizer. If
you donot u se this oil, y ou can add a
fuel s tabilizer toyour fuel t ank.
ENGINE
• Remove spark p lug and pour 1 tea-
spoon o f40:1,2-cycle engine oil(air
cooled) through the spark p lug open-
ing. S lowly pull the starter rope 8to
10times t odistribute oil.
• Replace spark p lug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean airfilter.
• Check entire u nit f orloose s crews,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, orworn parts.
• Atthebeginning ofthe next season,
use only f resh f uel h aving the proper
gasoline tooilratio.
OTHER
• Do not s tore g asoline from one sea-
son toanother.
• Replace your g asoline can ifitstarts
torust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit a nd disconnect spark p lug b efore perform-
ing allofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that r equire
operation oftheunit.
TROUBLE CAUSE
Engine will not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. ON/STOP switch in
STOP position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
7. None of the above.
1. Idle speed set too high
or too low.
2. Low Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
5. None of the above.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
5. Compression low.
6. Chain brake engaged.
7. None of the above.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting" in the
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section,
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
6. Disengage chain brake.
7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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