Craftsman 358.351080 - Manual (Page 28)

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine will not start or
will only run only for a
few seconds after
starting.
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires adjustment.
6 . On/Stop switch in “Stop” position.
7. None of the above.
1. Fili tank with correct fuel mixture.
2. See “Starting Instructions.”
3. Install new plug/check ignition system.
4. Replace fuel filter: inspect fue! line.
5. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
6 . Move switch to the “On" position.
7. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
Engine will not idle
properly.
1. Idle speed set too fast or too slow.
2. Low speed mixture requires adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
5. None of the above.
] 1. See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
2. See ‘Carburetor Adjustments."
3. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
4. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
Engine will not
accelerate, lacks
power, or dies
under a load.
t. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug foulèd.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Exhaust ports or muffler outiets plugged,
5- Compression tow.
6 . None of the abo\re.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Ciean or replace spark plug and re-gap.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustments."
4. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
6 . Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
Engine smokes
excessively.
1. Air filter dirty.
2 . Fue! mixture incotrecL
3. High speed mixture requires adjustment.
4. Choke partially on.
5. Crankcase leak.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Refuel with correct fuel mixture.
3. See “Carburetor Adjustments."
4. Push blue choke knob In.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
Engine runs hot. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. High speed mixture set too lean.
3. Spark plug incorrect.
4. Exhaust ports or muffler outfels plugged.
5. Carton build-up on muffler outlet screen.
6 . Fan housing/cylinder fins dirty.
7. None of the above.
1. See ‘Fueling Your Unit."
2 . See ‘Carburetor Adjustments."
3. Replace with correct plug.
4. Contact your Sears Service CenterA3ept.
5. Clean spark arrestor screen.
6 . Clean area.
7. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
Oil inadequate for bar
and chain lubrication.
1. Oil tank empty.
2 . Oil pump or oil filter clogged.
3. Guide bar oil hole block^.
1. Fill oil tank.
2. Coniad your Sears Service Center/Dept.
3. Remove bar and clean.
j Chain moves at idle
speed.
1 . Idle speed requires adjustment.
2. Clutch requites repair.
1 . See “Carburetor Adjustments.”
2 . Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
Chain does not move
when engine is
accelerated.
1. Chain tension too tight.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
3. Guide bar rails pinched.
4. Clutch slipping.
1. See “Chain Tension.”
2 . See “Cartxiretor Adjustments."
3. Repair or replace.
4. Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
Chain clatters or cuts
roughly.
1. Chain tension incorrect.
2. Cutters damaged
3. Chain worn.
4. Cutters dull, improperly sharpened, or
depth gauges too high.
5. Sprocket worn.
6 . Chain instailed backwards.
1. See “Chain Tension,"
2 . Corjtact your Sears Servtoe CenterA3ept
3. Resharpen or replace chain.
4. See “Sharpening Chain."
5- Contact your Sears Service Center/Dept.
6 . Install chain in right direction.
Chain stops within the
cut.
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1. Chain cutter tops not filed flat.
2. Guide bar burred or bent; rails uneven.
3. Clutch slipping. 1. See “Sharpening Chain."
2 . Repair or replace guide bar.
3. Contact your Sears Service Center^ept.
Chain cuts at an angle. L Cutters damaged on one side.
Ï, Chain dull on one side.
3, Guide bar bent or worn.
1, See “Sharpening Chain."
2, See “Sharpening Chain."
3, Replace guide bar.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good Judgement
if you need assistance, contact your SEAHS Service Center/Departmeni or the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at H800-235-5878.
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