Craftsman 358.797310 - Manual (Page 12)

A WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform­
ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re­
quire operation of the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine wiil not 1. Ignition switch off. 1. Move Ignition switch to ON.
start.
2. Engine flooded. 2. See “Diflicult Starting" in Operation
section.
3. Fuei tank empty. 3. Flit tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Spark plug not firing. 4. Install new spark plug.
5. Fuei not reaching 5. Check for dirty fuel filter: replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Compression low. 6. Contact Sears Service,
Engine wiil not 1, Carburetor requires 1. See Service and Adjustments section.
idle properiy. adjustment.
2- Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact Sears Service,
3- Compression iow.
3. Contact Sears Service,
Engine wi!! not 1, Air filter dirty. 1, Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate. 2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean or replace spark plug
lacks power, or
and re-gap.
dies under a
load.
3, Carburetor requires 3, See Service and Adjustments section.
adjustment.
4, Carbon build up. 4. Contact Sears Service.
5- Compression iow. 5. Contact Sears Service.
Engine smokes 1. Choke partially on. 1. Adjust choke.
excessively.
2. Fuei mixture incorrect 2. Empty fuei tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Air filter dirty. 3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment
4. See Service and Adjustments section.
Engine runs hot. 1. Fuei mixture incorrect 1. See “Fueling Engine”.
2. Spark pfug incorrect. 2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment
3. See Service and Adjustments section.
4. Carbon build up. 4, Contact Sears Service.
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 sys­
tem warranty on your lawn and garden
equipment engine. All new utility and
lawn and garden equipment engines
must be designed, built, and equipped
to meet the stringent anti-smog stan­
dards, Sears must warrant the emis­
sion control system on your lawn and
garden equipment engine for the peri­
ods of time listed below provided there
has been no abuse, neglect, or im­
proper maintenance of your iawn and
garden equipment engine. Your emis­
sion control system includes parts
such as the carburetor and the ignition
system. Where a warrantable condition
exits. Sears will repair your lawn and
garden equipment engine at no cost to
you. Expenses covered under warran­
ty include diagnosis, parts and labor,
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
COVERAGE: if any emissions related
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