Trouble shooting chart – Craftsman 536.772301 User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine difficult to start

or

Engine runs erraticaiiy

or

Engine wiii not run at fuii

speed

stale fuel

Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh

fuel.

Clogged fuel filter

Replace fuel filter

Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel

Clean fuel tank.

Carburetor out of adjustment

Take unit to a Sears Service
Center.

Fouled spark plug

Clean and set spark plug
gap.

Dirty air filter

Replace air filter.

Engine smokes

excessively

Plugged air filter

Replace air filter.

Cutting biade will not

rotate

Debris interfering with blade

Clean debris from blade.

Loose blade

Tighten blade nut.

Defective V-belt

Replace V-belt.

Blade will not cut properly

Defective quill bearings

Replace the quill assembly.

Damage or worn blade

Reverse the blade or replace

the blade.

Excessive vibration

Loose parts

Stop engine immediately.
Tighten all fasteners. If
vibration continues, take the

unit to a Sears Service

Center.

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