Craftsman 316.79192 - Manual (Page 11)

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Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
SPECIFICATIONS
* All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time
without notice.
ENGINE*
Engine Type ................................................................................................................................................................. Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle
Displacement................................................................................................................................................................. 31.5 cc (1.95 cu in.)
Idle Speed RPM .............................................................................................................................................................. 2,800 - 3,600 rpm
Operating RPM.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7,200+ rpm
Ignition Type............................................................................................................................................ Electronic-MAX FIRE IGNITION™
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................................................................................................... Rocker Switch
Spark Plug Gap ............................................................................................................................................................... 0.020 in. (0.5 mm)
Spark Plug .................................................................................................................................................Champion RDJ7Y or similar plug
Lubrication........................................................................................................................................................................... Fuel/Oil Mixture
Fuel/Oil Ratio ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 40:1
Carburetor............................................................................................................................................................... Diaphragm, All-Position
Starter................................................................................................................................................... Incredi-Pull™ Starting Auto Rewind
Muffler ............................................................................................................................................................................. Baffled with Guard
Throttle....................................................................................................................................................................... Manual Spring Return
Fuel Tank Capacity............................................................................................................................................................... 13 oz. (384 ml)
Drive Shaft Housing ......................................................................................................................... Steel Tube (Craftsman Convertible™)
Throttle Control ................................................................................................................................................................ Finger-Tip Trigger
Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel, with Hassle Free IV
® , shield, and D-handle) .................................................................... 14 lbs. (6 kg)
Cutting Mechanism ................................................................................................................................................... Hassle Free IV ® Head
Trimming Line Diameter............................................................................................................. Hassle Free IV™ XTRA QUIET Spiral Line
Cutting Path Diameter ..................................................................................................................................................16 inches (40.64 cm)
DRIVE SHAFT & CUTTING ATTACHMENT*
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.
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Engine is flooded Pull the starter rope
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Fouled spark plug Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
The outside temperature is below 40º F Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
The outside temperature is above 90º F Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
ENGINE WILL NOT START
P R O B L E M S O L U T I O N
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain fuel tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean air filter
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment
Fouled spark plug Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING