Craftsman 316.79191 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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 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

Improper carburetor adjustment

Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for adjustment

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

Improper carburetor adjustment

Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for 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

ENGINE WILL NOT START

ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE

ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING

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