TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE

Engine will not start

Engine will not idle properly

Engine will not - accelerate, lacks

power or dies under a load

CAUSE

1.Ignitionswitch off.

2.Fuel tank empty,

3, Spark plug not firing.

4.Fuel not reaching carburetor,

5.Engine flooded.

6.Compression low.

1.Idling speed set too low.

2.idle speed set too high.

3.Low speed screw requires adjustment. I 4. Crankshaft seals worn.

5 Compression low.

1.Carburetor requires adjustment.

2.Air filter dirty.

3.Spark plug fouled.

4.Carbon build-up.

5.Low compression.

REMEDY

1. Move switch'to"Start",

....

2.Fill tank with correctfuel mixture. 3` Installnewplug.

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

5.See Starting Instructions.

6.Contact your Sears Service Center.

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1.Adjust idle speed screw clockwise to increase speed.

2.Adjust idle speed screw counter- clockwiseto reduce speed.

3.See Carburetor Adjustments.

4.Contact your Sears Service Center.

5.Contact your Sears Service Center.

1.See Carburetor Adjustments.

2.

Clean or replace air filter,

3.

Clean or replace Spark Plug and regap.

4.

Clean exhaust system includingspark

 

arrestor.

5.

Contact your Sears Service center.

Engine smokes excessively

Engine runs hot

!Unit engages at idle speed

Cutting head dobs not

tum when engine is accelerated

Cutting head stops

:under e load

Cutting line does

not advance.

1.High speed needle requiresadjustment.

2.Air filter dirty.

3.Oil rich fuel mixture.

1.Fuel Mixture Incorrect.

2.Spark Plug Incorrect.

3.Carbon build-up.

4.High Speed Mixture set too low.

1.Carburetor requires adjustment.

2, Clutch requires repair.

1.Drive shaft not engaged.

2.Carburetor re_:luiresadjustment.

3.Clutch slipping.

1.Drive shaft not engaged.

2.Carburetor requires adjustment. & Clutch slipping.

1.Line improperlywound'ontospool,

2.Drive.gear damaged or worn.

3.Worn spool.

1. See Carburetor Adjustments.

2.Clean or replace air filter.

3` Empty fuel tank and refillwith correct fuel mixture.

. See Fueling Your Llnit.

2.Replace with correct plug.

3.Clean exhaust system including spark

arrestor.

4. See CarburetorAdjustments.

1.See Carburetor Adjustments.

2.Contactyour Sears Service Center.

1.See Assembly Instructions.

2.See Carburetor Adjustments.

3.Contact your Sears Service Center.

1.See Assembly Instructions.

.2, See Carburetor Adjustments....

Contact .your Sears Se,rvice Center.

1.Rewind spool.

2, Replace drive gear. & Replace spool.

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Craftsman 358.796131- 26.2CC operating instructions Trouble, Cause, Remedy

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