Craftsman 316.794800 - Manual (Page 14)

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
A C T I O N
Fill fuel tank with fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper idle speed Adjust idle speed
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take to a Sears or other authorized service dealer for adjustment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
C A U S E
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
A C T I O N
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take to a Sears or other authorized service dealer for adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
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