Craftsman 358.795543 - Manual (Page 12)

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
dk WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform­
ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not
start.
1. Engine ON/OFF switch
in OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1, Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
2, See “Starting a Ffooded 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 tine;
repair or replace,
6, Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
Engine will
not idle
properly. 1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. See “Carburetor Adjustment” in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
3. Contact Sears Service {see back
cover).
Engine wilt not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
1. Air filter dirty,
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression tow.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
Engine
smokes
excessively.
1. Choke partially on,
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adiustment.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
Engine runs
hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect,
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
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).
U.S. EPA
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ­
mental Protection Agency and Sears,
Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased
to explain the emissions control system
warranty on your year 2002-2004 small
off-road engine. Sears must warrant
the emission control system on your
small off-road engine for the periods of
time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your small off-road en­
gine. Your emission control system in­
cludes parts such as the carburetor and
the ignition system. Where a warrant­
able condition exists. Sears will repair
your small off-road engine at no cost to
you. Expenses covered under warranty
include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE: If any emissions related
part on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List)
is defective or a defect in the materials
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