Troubleshooting - Craftsman 358.773110 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: 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
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.
Engine
_mokes
_=xcessively.
Engine runs
hot.
Blade turns at
idle speed.
CAUSE
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5.Compression low.
1. Idle speed set too high
or too low.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
5. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Throttle cable binding.
3. Clutch requires repair.
REMEDY
1. See "Difficult Starting" in
Operation Section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact Sears Service.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
3. Contact Sears Service.
4. Contact Sears Service.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact Sears Service.
5. Contact Sears Service.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct plug.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact Sears Service.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Replace or repair throttle cable.
3. Contact Sears Service.
Blade stops un- 1. Blade not engaged. 1. Check gearbox.
der a load or 2. Carburetor requires 2. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
does not turn adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
when engine is 3. Clutch requires repair. 3. Contact Sears Service.
accelerated.
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