Troubleshooting Table - Craftsman 358.350460 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_lk 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 CAUSE
Engine will not 1. ON/STOP switch in
start or will run STOP position,
only a few 2. Engine flooded.
seconds after
starting. 3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
7. None of the above.
Engine will 1. Idle speed set too high
not idle or too low.
properly. 2. Low Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
5. None of the above.
Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled.
lacks power,
or dies under 3. Carburetor requires
a load. adjustment.
4. Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
5. Compression low.
6. Chain brake engaged.
7. None of the above.
Engine 1. Choke partially on.
smokes 2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
excessively.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. High Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
5. Crankcase leak.
Engine runs 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
hot.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. High Speed Mixture
set too lean.
4. Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
5. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
6. Fan housing/cylinder
fins dirty.
7. None of the above.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting" in
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. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
7. 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.
5. 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.
6. Disengage chain brake.
7. 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.
5. Contact Sears Service.
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.
5. Clean spark arrestor screen.
6. Clean area.
7. Contact Sears Service.
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