Craftsman 316.77237 - Manual (Page 14)

TROUBLESHOOTING
If further assistance is required, contact Sears or other authorized service dealer.
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Blade bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the blade
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for adjustment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E A C T I O N
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper idle speed Adjust idle speed
C A U S E A C T I O N
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with new fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for adjustment
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
Blade cutting depth too deep Adjust blade cutting depth
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E A C T I O N
Blade bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the blade
Drive belt loose Adjust belt tension using tension wheel (p. 9, Adjust Belt Tension)
Drive belt broken Replace belt
BLADE WILL NOT TURN
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
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