Troubleshooting Table - Craftsman C944.517361 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_IkWARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not 1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
start. Operation Section.
2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill tank with correct fueI mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing. 3. Install new spark plug.
4. Fuel not reaching 4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Carburetor requires 5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
adjustment.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Compression low. 3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Engine wilI not f. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
lacks power', 3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover}.
or dies under adjustment.
a load. 4. Carbon build-up on 4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover}.
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low. 5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Engine 1. Choke partially on. 1. Adjust choke.
smokes 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
_=xcessively. correct fueI mixture.
3. Air filter dirty. 3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Carburetor requires 4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
adjustment.
Engine runs 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
not. section.
2. Spark plug incorrect. 2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover}.
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on 4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
muffler outlet screen.
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