Troubleshooting - Craftsman Weedwacker 358.791051 Operator's Manual

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