Trouble Shooting Points; Trouble Shooting Chart - Craftsman 358.798980 Operator's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

SYMPTOM
Engine will not start or
will only run only for a
few seconds after
starting.
Engine will not idle
properly.
Engine will not
accelerate, lacks
power, or dies
under a load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot.
/( situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement.
/( you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS

CAUSE
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires adjustment.
6. None of the above.
1. Carburetor set too fast or too slow.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
3. None of the above.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Muffler outlets plugged.
5. None of the above.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor set too lean.
4. None of the above.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
CORRECTION
1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
2. See "Starting Instructions."
3. Install new plug/check ignition switch.
4. Replace fuel filter; inspect fuel line.
5. See "Carburetor Adjustments:'
6. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
2. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
3. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
4. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
5. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Refuel with correct fuel mixture.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
1. See "Fueling Your Unit."
2. Replace with correct plug.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
4. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
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