Craftsman 358.794964 - Manual (Page 13)

Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
fuel tank.
ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea­
spoon of 40:1,2-cycie engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug open­
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil,
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam­
aged, broken, or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea­
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
A WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform­
ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re­
quire operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1, Engine flooded,
2, Fuel tank empty.
3, Spark plug not firing.
4, Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5, Compression low.
1. See '“Starting a Flooded Engine”
in Operation section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace,
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Engine will not
idle properly.
1 - Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression tow.
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression tow.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
6. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Engine smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty,
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Engine runs hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
1. See "Fueling Engine” in Operation
section,
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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