Troubleshooting - Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.795050 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
Engine will not
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot.
CAUSE
_Engine flooded.
Fueljank empty.
Spark plug not firing.
Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
• Compression low.
• Idle speed set too low.
• Idle speed set too high.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
• Crankshaft seals wom.
• Compression low.
• Air filter dirty.
• Spark plug fouled.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
• Carbon build up.
• Compression low.
• Choke partially on.
• Fuel mixture incorrect.
• Air filter dirty.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
• Fuel mixtbre incorrect.
• Spark plug incorrect.
Carburetor requires
adjustment
• Carbon build up.
REMEDY
See "Starting Instructions."
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
• Install new spark plug.
Check for dirty fuel filter;, replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
• Contact Sears Service.
i Adjust idle speed screw
clockwiseto increase speed.
Adjust idle speed screw counter-
clockwise to reduce speed.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Seam Service.
• Clean or replace air filter.
• Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
• See =Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
Adjust choke.
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
• Clean or replace air filter.
See =Carburetor Adjustments."
• See "FueiingYour Unit,"
Replace with correct spark plug.
• See =Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
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