Craftsman 358.796131- - Manual (Page 16)

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not start 1. Ignition switch off.
2. Fuel tank empty.
a Spark plug not firing,
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5. Engine flooded.
6.
Compression low.
1. Move switch to “Start”.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture,
a Install new plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; clean. Check
for kinted or split fuel line; repair or
replace.
5. See Starting Instructions.
& Contact your Sears Service Center.
Engine will not idle
properly
1. Idling speed set too low.
2. Idle speed set too high.
a Low speed screw requires adjustment.
4. Crankshaft seals worn.
5. Compression low.
1. Adjust idle speed screw clockwise to
increase speed.
2. Adjust idle speed screw counter­
clockwise to reduce speed,
a See Carburetor Adjustments.
4. Contact your Sears Senjice Center.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center.
Engine will not
accelerate, lacks
power or dies
under a load
1. Carburetor requires adjustment.
2. Air filter dirty.
a Spark plug fouled.
4. Carbon build-up.
5. Low compression.
1. See Carburetor Adjustments.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
a Clean or replace Spark Plug and regap.
4. Clean exhaust system including spark
arrestor.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center.
Engine smokes
excessively
1. High speed needle requires adjustment.
2. Air filter dirty.
a Oil rich fuel mixture.
1. See Carburetor Adjustments.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
a Empty fuel tank and refill with correct
fuel mixture.
Engine runs hot 1. Fuel Mixture Incorrect.
2, Spark Plug Incorrect,
a Carbon build-up.
4. High Speed Mixture set too low.
1. See Fueling Your Unit.
2. Replace with con-ect plug.
a Clean exhaust system including spark
arrestor.
4. See Carburetor Adjustments.
Unit engages at
idle speed
1. C^uretor requires adjustment.
2. Clutch requires repair.
1. See Carburetor Adjustments.
2. Contact your Sears Service Center.
Cutting head doés not
turn when engine is
accelerated
1. Drive shaft not engaged.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment,
a Clutch slipping.
1. See Assembly Instructions.
2. See Carburetor Adjustments.
a Contact your Sears Service Center,
Cutting head stops
underaload
1. Drive shaft not engaged.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment,
a Clutch slipping.
1. See Assembly Instructions.
2. See Carburetor Adjustments. -
a Contact your Sears Service Center,
Cutting line does
not advance.
1. Line improperiy wound onto spool.
2. Drive.gear damaged or worn,
a Worn spool.
1. Rewind spool.
2. Replace drive gear,
a Replace spool.
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