Craftsman 316.350840 - Manual (Page 22)

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UNIT WONT START OR STARTS BUT WILL NOT RUN
C A U S E
1. incorrect starting procedures
2. incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting
3. Fouled spark plug
4. Empty fuel tank
5. Primer buib was not pressed enough
A C T I O N
1. Foliow instructions in the Starting/Stopping section
2. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other
qualified service dealer
3. Clean/gap or replace plug
4. Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
5. Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
UNIT STARTS, BUT ENGINE HAS LOW POWER
C A U S E
1. Fuel filter is plugged
2. incorrect lever position
3. Dirty spark arrestor screen
4. Dirty air filter
5. Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting
ENGINE HESITATES
A C T I O N
1. Replace the fuel filter
2. Move to Position 3
3. Replace spark arrestor screen
4. Remove, clean and reinstall filter
5. Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other
qualified service dealer
C A U S E
1. Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting
2. Air filter is plugged
3. Old or improperly mixed fuel
NO POWER UNDER LOAD
A C T I O N
Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other
qualified service dealer
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank/add fresh fuel mixture
C A U S E
1. Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting
2. Old or improperly mixed fuel
3. Air filter is plugged
4. Fouled spark plug
RUNS ERRATICALL
A C T I O N
1, Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other
qualified service dealer
2. Drain gas tank (see Storage)/add fresh fuel mixture
3. Replace or clean the air filter
4, Replace or clean the spark plug
C A U S E
1. Incorrectly gapped spark plug
2. Plugged spark arrestor
3. Dirty air filter
SMOKES EXCESSIVEL
A C T I O N
1. Clean/gap or replace plug
2. Clean or replace spark arrestor
3. Clean or replace air filter
C A U S E A C T I O N
1. Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting 1, Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other
qualified service dealer
2. incorrect fuel mixture 2. Use properly mixed fuel (40:1 mixture)
NOTE:
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts & Repair center at
{1~800-4-iVIY-HOME®) or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment.
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