Craftsman 316.292561 - Manual (Page 16)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts &
Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME®) or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment.
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears Parts & Repair center or other qualified
service dealer for an adjustment
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
Cultivator tines bound with debris Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to
STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines
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
Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope
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
EZ Fire lever wasn’t flipped/set Move lever to the starting position
The outside temperature is below 40º F Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
The outside temperature is above 90º F Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
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 carburetor adjustment Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears Parts & Repair center or other qualified
service dealer for an adjustment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
C A U SE A C T I O N
Spark plug gap is too small/close Adjust gap to 0.020 inch (0.50 mm)
UNIT OCCASIONALLY HESITATES AT HIGH SPEEDS