Fuel System; Troubleshooting - Craftsman 358.794981 Instruction Manual

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m_WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
• Altow engine to cool, and secure the
unit before storing or transporting,
• Store unit and fuel in a welt venti-
lated area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the
reach of children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of sea-
son or if it wilt not be used for 30 days
or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period
of time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external metat surfaces.
FUEL SYSTEM
Under FUEUNG ENGINE in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see mes-
sage tabeted IMPORTANT regarding
the use of gasohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altema-
tive in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabi-
lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel stor-
age container. Follow the mix instruc-
tions found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 5 minutes after adding
stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
fuel tank.
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oit (air
cooled) through the spark plug open-
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING : Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re-
quire operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not ;;1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
start. {n Operation section.
2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark p_ug not firing. 3. Install new spark p_ug.
4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
1. Fuel not reaching repair or replace.
5. Compression low. ;;5. Contact Sears Service (see back covel
Engine will not 1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
idle properly carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact Sears Service {see back covel
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft sea_s worn. 3. Contact Sears Service (see back covel
4. Compression low. 4. Contact Sears Service {see back covel
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