Troubleshooting - Craftsman 358-79104 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_,WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
unit to be operating.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
6. Carburetor requires 6.
adjustment.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3.
1.
2.
Engine wilt not
accelerate,
lacks power.
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
Compression low. 3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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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