Craftsman 316.29271 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE WILL NOT START

C A U S E

Empty fuel tank

Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine is flooded

Old fuel

Fouled spark plug

Plugged spark arrestor

On/Off Control is in the OFF (O) position

ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE

C A U S E

Air filter is plugged

Old fuel

Improper carburetor adjustment

A C T I O N

Fill fuel tank with new fuel

Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times

Pull starter rope repeatedly with throttle control fully engaged and with the choke lever in Position 3

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

Replace or clean the spark plug

Clean or replace spark arrestor

Move switch to ON (I)

A C T I O N

Replace or clean the air filter

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section

ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE

C A U S E

Old fuel

Improper carburetor adjustment

Dirty air filter

Plugged spark arrestor

A C T I O N

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

Take unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment

Clean or replace the air filter

Clean or replace spark arrestor

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD

C A U S E

Old fuel

Improper carburetor adjustment

Fouled spark plug

Plugged spark arrestor

Low power

Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass

A C T I O N

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

Take unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment

Replace or clean the spark plug

Clean or replace spark arrestor

Rocker arm clearance adjustment (see page 18)

Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines

SIGNS OF OIL AROUND OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK

C A U S E

Oil fill plug/dipstick loose or missing o-ring

A C T I O N

Tighten oil fill plug/dipstick, replace o-ring

UNIT OCCASIONALLY HESITATES AT HIGH SPEEDS

C A U SE

Spark plug gap is too small/close

A C T I O N

Adjust gap to 0.025”

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.

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Contents Cultivator / Edger Table of Contents WarrantyIntroduction California Proposition 65 WarningSafety Warnings for GAS Units Important Safety InstructionsRules for Safe Operation Before OperatingWhile Operating Other Safety WarningsSave These Instructions Choke Control Safety and International SymbolsSymbol Meaning Know Your Cultivator Know Your UnitAdjusting Tine Depth Assembly InstructionsPositioning the Handlebars Attaching the Edger Wheel and BladeAdding OIL to Crankcase Initial USE OIL and Fuel InformationRecommended OIL Type Fueling the Unit Recommended Fuel TypeStopping Instructions STARTING/STOPPING InstructionsStarting Instructions Operating Tips Operating InstructionsTransporting the Unit Never pick-up or carry the unit while the engine is runningFrequency Maintenance Required Refer to Maintenance and Repair InstructionsTine Removal and Replacement Maintenance ScheduleHandling the unit Checking the OIL LevelChanging the OIL Carburetor Adjustment AIR Filter MaintenanceElectrodes. Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder Spark Arrestor MaintenanceReplacing the Spark Plug Storage Cleaning the UnitLong Term Storage TransportingTroubleshooting Remove the rocker arm cover and gasket Rocker ARM ClearanceIntake Exhaust Cultivator SpecificationsEngine Page Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Cultivadora / Bordeadora Garantia IntroduccionIndice DE Contenidos Proposición 65 DE CaliforniaAdvertencia Laes muygasolina Importante Informacion DE SeguridadNormas Para UNA Operacion Segura Lea Todas las Instrucciones Antest DE LA OperaciónOtras Advertencias de Seguridad Conserve Estas InstruccionesDurante la Operación Advertencia Los Advertencia NoAdvertencia Simbolos DE Seguridad DE IntercacionalesAplicacion Conozca SU UnidadConozca SU Unidad Colocación DEL Manubrio Instrucciones DE EnsambleAjuste DE LA Profundidad Conexión DE LA Rueda Y DE LA Cuchilla DE LA BordeadoraInformacion DEL Aceite Y DEL Combustible Advertencia EL LlenarTipo DE Aceite Recomendado Carga E Aceite EN EL Carter DEL Cigüeñal USO InicialAdvertencia Saque la Advertencia Lagasolina esAdvertencia Cargue el Tipo DE Combustible RecomendadoInstrucciones DE Arranque Y Apagado Advertencia Evite losInstrucciones DE Arranque Instrucciones DE ApagadoAdvertencia graves Advertencia formaAdvertencia evitarPara Advertencia Para evitarPrograma DE Mantenimiento Instrucciones DE Mantenimiento Y ReparacionFrecuencia Mantenimiento Requerido Consulte Remoción Y Reposición DE LAS PuasPrecaucion Use guantes Precaucion Para evitarInspección DEL Nivel DE Aceite Cambio DEL AceiteAjuste DEL Carburador Mantenimiento DEL Filtro DE AireLimpieza del filtro de aire Inspección del CombustibleCambio de la Bujía de Encendido Precaucion No limpieMantenimiento DEL Amortiguador DE Chispas Limpieza de la Unidad AlmacenamientoTransporte EL Motor no Arranca Resolucion DE ProblemasEL Motor no Funciona EN Minima EL Motor no AceleraHuelgo DEL Brazo Oscilante Entrada EJE Impulsor Y Cultivador EspecificacionesMotor Parts List Engine Parts Model Sears Cultivator 4-CYCLE GAS Cultivator 753-04059 Clevis Pin Cobertura de la Garantía del Fabricante Responsabilidades del Propietario para la GarantiáRepair Protection Agreements Get it fixed, at your home or ours

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