Craftsman 358.794941 instruction manual Fuel System, Engine, Troubleshooting Table

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dBi WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use:

•Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting.

•Store unit and fuel in a well venti- lated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

•Store unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.

•Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storage at end of sea- son or if it will not be used for 30 days or more.

If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:

•Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.

•Store in a clean dry area.

•Lightly oil external metal surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see mes- sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your engine.

Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alterna- tive in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabi- lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or fuel stor- age container. Follow the mix instruc- tions found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.

Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) is already blended with fuel stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears

oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your fuel tank.

ENGINE

•Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea- spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug open- ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.

•Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range.

•Clean air filter.

•Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam- aged, broken, or worn parts.

•At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper

gasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one sea- son to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

_i WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re- quire operation of the unit.

TROUBLE	CAUSE
Engine will not	1.	Engh_eflooded.
start.
	2.	Fuel	tank empty.
	3.	Spark	plug not firing.
	4.	Fuel	not reaching
		carburetor.

REMEDY

1.See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in Operation section.

2.Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

3.Install new spark plug.

4.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuet line; repair or replace.

	5.	Compression	low.
Engine will not	1.	Fuel not reaching
idle properly.		carburetor.
	2.	Carburetor	requires
		adjustment.
	3.	Crankshaft	seals worn.
	4.	Compression	tow.

5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

1.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or replace.

2.Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

3.Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

4.Contact Sears Service (see back cover).

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