Craftsman 316.794830 - Manual (Page 14)

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUSE ACTION
Empty gasoline tank Fill fuel tank with new gasoline
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Old gasoline Drain gas tank and add fresh gasoline
Fouled spark plug Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
CAUSE ACTION
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh gasoline
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
CAUSE ACTION
Old gasoline Drain gas tank and add fresh gasoline
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
CAUSE ACTION
Old gasoline Drain gas tank and add fresh gasoline
Fouled spark plug Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments iisted above, contact your nearest Sears Parts & Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME®) or
other quaiified service deaier.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE*
Engine Type....................................................................................................................................................................................... Air-Cooied, 4-Cycie
Dispiacement.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.5 cu. in. (25 cc)
Biower Operating RPM......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7,000 rpm
idie Speed RPM.................................................................................................................................................................................... 3,200 - 4,400 rpm
ignition Type................................................................................................................................................................. Eiectronic MAX FiRE iGNiTiON™
ignition Switch....................................................................................................................................................................................... Momentary Switch
Vaive ciearance.......................................................................................................................................................... 0.003-0.006 in. (0.076-0.152 mm)
Spark Piug Gap.............................................................................................................................................................................. 0.025 inch (0.635 mm)
Lubrication...........................................................................................................................................................................................................SAE 30 Oii
Crankcase Oii Capacity............................................................................................................................................................................... 2.03 oz (60 mi)
Fuei...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Unieaded
Carburetor.....................................................................................................................................................................................Diaphragm, Aii-Position
Starter....................................................................................................................................................................... incredi-Puii'^'^ Starting Auto Rewind
Muffier................................................................................................................................................................................................... Baffied with Guard
Throttie.........................................................................................................................................................................................................Variabie Speed
Fuei Tank Capacity....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 oz (414 mi)
Approximate Unit Weight (No fuei).................................................................................................................................................................. 11 ibs. (5 kg)
*Aii specifications are based on the iatest product information avaiiabie at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
CALIFORNIA / ERA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Sears Brands LLC (Sears) are pleased to explain the emission control system
warranty on your 2008 and later small off-road engine. In California and the 49 states, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet
the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. 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 engine. Your emission control system may include parts such as the
carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related
assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Sears will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. The 2008 and
later small off-road engines are warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Sears.
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