Craftsman Briggs and Stratton Engine Troubleshooting: Diagnose Engine Problems Effectively

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will not start

Hard to start

Loss of power

1.Out of fuel.

2.Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3.Engine flooded.

4.Dirty air cleaner.

5.Water in fuel.

6.Clogged fuel tank.

7.Loose spark plug wire.

8.Bad spark plug or improper gap.

9.Carburetor out of adjust- ment.

. Throttle control not set

properly.

2.Dirty air cleaner.

3.Bad spark plug or improper gap.

4.Stale or dirty fuel.

5.Loose spark plug wire.

6.Carburetor out of adjustment.

. Engine is overloaded.

2.Dirty air cleaner.

3.Low oil level/dirty oil.

4.Faulty spark plug.

5.Oil in fuel.

6.Stale or dirty fuel.

7.Water in fuel.

8.Clogged fuel tank.

9.Spark plug wire loose.

10.Dirty engine air screen.

11.Dirty/clogged muffler.

12.Carburetor out of adjustment.

13.Poor compression.

1.Fill fuel tank.

2.See "TO START ENGINE" in the Operation section.

3.Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4.Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.

5.Empty fuel tank and carbure- tor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline.

6.Remove fuel tank and clean.

7.Make sure spark plug wire is seat ed properly on plug.

8.Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

9.Make necessary adjust ments.

1.Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2.Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.

3.Replace spark plug or adjust gap.

4.Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

5.Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug.

6.Make necessary adjust ments.

1.Set depth stake for shallower tilling.

2.Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge.

3.Check oil level/change oil.

4.Clean and regap or change spark plug.

5.Empty and clean fuel tank and refill, and clean carburetor.

6.Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

7.Empty fuel tank and carbure- tor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline.

8.Remove fuel tank and clean.

9.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

10.Clean engine air screen.

11.Clean/replace muffler.

12.Make necessary adjust merits.

13.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

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