Craftsman 536.772200 - Manual (Page 15)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Difficult starting Stale fuel Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh
fuel
or Defective spark plug Clean and re-gap spark plug
Clogged fuel line Replace fuel filter
erracticaily
Blocked fuel line or empty fuel tank Clean fuel line; check gas tank
Carburetor out of adjustment Have carburetor adjusted
Fouled spark plug Clean and adjust gap, replace
Clogged air cleaner Replace air filter
Jammed due to foreign object Clear obstruction
to turn Loose blade Tighten blade retaining nut
Defective belt Replace V-belt
Defective quill bearings Replace the quill assembly
Blade fails to cut
properly Damaged or worn blade Replace blade
Excessive vibra­
tion
Loose parts
Stop engine immediately; tighten
all bolts. If vibration continues,
take the unit into the nearest
Craftsman Service Center
Engine will not
shut off when en­
gine control lever
is released
Handle hardware is not cutting into
tube
Tighten T-knobs until the external
iockwasher cuts into the tubing
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