Craftsman 316.79498 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts & Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME
®
)
or other qualified service dealer.
CAUSE
ACTION
Old fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
CAUSE
ACTION
Empty fuel tank
Fill fuel tank with new fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Old fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Fouled spark plug
Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
CAUSE
ACTION
Air filter is plugged
Replace or clean the air filter
Old fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Adjust carburetor
CAUSE
ACTION
Old fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for adjustment
Dirty air filter
Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE*
*All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Engine Type ............................................................................................................................................................... Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle
Displacement ................................................................................................................................................................. 1.8 cu. in. (29 cc)
Vacuum Operating RPM .......................................................................................................................................................... 6,800+ rpm
Blower Operating RPM .............................................................................................................................................................7,200+ rpm
Idle Speed RPM ........................................................................................................................................................... 3,200 – 4,400 rpm
Ignition Type ......................................................................................................................................... Electronic MAX FIRE IGNITION™
Ignition Switch.............................................................................................................................................................. Momentary Switch
Valve clearance ................................................................................................................................... 0.003–0.006 in. (0.076–0.152 mm)
Spark Plug ............................................................................................................Champion Spark Plug #RDZ19H or Similar Spark Plug
Spark Plug Gap ..................................................................................................................................................... 0.025 inch (0.655 mm)
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................................ SAE 30 Oil
Crankcase Oil Capacity ..................................................................................................................................................... 3.04 oz (90 ml)
Fuel ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Unleaded
Carburetor ............................................................................................................................................................ Diaphragm, All-Position
Starter................................................................................................................................................ Incredi-Pull™ Starting Auto Rewind
Muffler .......................................................................................................................................................................... Baffled with Guard
Throttle ............................................................................................................................................................................... Variable Speed
Fuel Tank Capacity .............................................................................................................................................................. 14 oz (414 ml)