Troubleshooting Points - Craftsman 358.356242 Operator's Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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Engine will not start
or will run onlyfor
a few seconds af-
ter starting.
Engine will not idle
properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,lacks
power, or dies
under a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot.
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Oil inadequate for 1.
bar and chain 2.
lubrication. 3.
Chain moves at Idle 1.
Speed. 2.
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Chain does not move t,
when engine is 2.
accelerated. 3.
4.
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Chain clatters 1.
or cuts roughly. 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Chain stops within 1.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
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1. Fuel
2• Engine flooded.
3. Spark plug not fidng-
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires adjustment.
6. Stop Switch off.
7. None of the above.
1. Idte speed set too fast ortoo slow.
2. Low speed mixture requiresadjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
5, None of the above.
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1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4, Exhaust ports or muffler outletsplugged.
5. Compressionlow.
6. None of the above.
4.Air..er
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. High speed mixture requires adjustment.
• Choke partially on.
5. Crankcase leak.
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1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. High speed mixture set too low (Lean).
3. Spark plug incorrect.
4. Exhaust ports or muffler outlets plugged.
5, Carbon build-up on muffler outlet screen.
6. Fan housing]cylinder fins dirty.
7, None of the above.
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Oil tank empty.
Oil pump or oil filter c_ogged.
Guide bar oil hole blocked•
Idte speed requires adjustrnenL
Clutch requires repa=r.
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Chain tension too tight•
Carburetor requires adjustment.
Guide bar rails pinched.
Glut. ch slipping. ..................
Chain tension incorrect,
Cutters damaged.
Chain worn.
Cutters dull, impropedy sharpened, or
depth gauges too high.
Sprocket worn.
Chain installed backwards.
Chain cutter tops not filed flat•
REMEDY
.... 1 1 Fill tank with correctfuel mixture
, See "Starting Instructions."
Clean fuel filter; inspect fuel line.
1 Install new plug/check ignition system.
6_ See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Move switch to the ,START" position.
_ Contact your Sears Service Ce, , nter/Dept.
1. See "Carburetor Ad ustrnents."
2. See "Carburetor Ad ustments."
3. Contact your Sears Service CentedDepL
4. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
5, Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept:......
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace spark plug arid re--gap,
3. See =carburetor A_ustments. _
4. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
5_ Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept,
, Contact your Sears Service,Center/Dept`
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Refuel with correct fuel mixture.
3. See =CarburetorAdjustments,"
4. Push Choke knob in.
5, Contact YourSears Service Center/Dept.
1. See "Fueling Your Unit." .
2. See "Carburetor Adjustments.
3. Replace with correct plug. _ _ .
4. Contact yourSears Service center/uep_.
5. Clean spark arrestor screen.
6. Clean area.
7. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
1. RII oil tank.
2. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
3, Remove bar and clean.
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1. See =carburetor Adjustments," _
2. Contact your Sears Sewice Center/Dept.
1. See "Chain Tension."
: 2. See =Carburetor Adjustments."
3. Repair or replace.
4. Contact your,Sears Service Center/DepL
1, See =Chain Tension•"
2. Contact your Sears Service CentedDept`
3. Resharpen or replace chain.
4. See the chain sharpening instructions.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept`
6. Install chain !n right direction. ...........
t. See the chain sharpening instructions.
2. Repair or replace guide bar.
3. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
1. Resharpen until all cutters have equal
angles and lengths.
2. Resharpen until all cutters have equal
angles and leng_.s....
3. Replace guide bar. ....
the cut.
Chain cuts at an
angle.
2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven.
3. Clutch slipping,
1, Cutters damaged on one side,
2. Chain dull on one side.
3. Guide bar bent or worn.
ff situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement.
ff you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department or the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
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