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TROUBLE | CAUSE | CORRECTION |
Difficultstading | Stale fuel | Drain fuel tank, Fill with fresh |
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| fuel |
or
Engine runs erractically
Cutting blade fails to turn
Blade fails to cut
properly
Excessive vibra- tion
Defective spark plug
Clogged fuel line
Blocked fuel line or empty fuel tank Carburetor out of adjustment Fouled spark plug
Clogged air cleaner
Jammed due to foreign object "
Loose blade
Defective belt
Defective quill bearings
Damaged or worn blade
! Loose parts
Clean and
Replace fuel filter
Clean fuel line; check gas tank
Have carburetor adjusted
Clean and adjust gap, replace
Replace air filter
Clear obstruction
Tighten blade retaining nut
Replace
Replace the quill assembly
Replace blade
Stop engine immediately; tighten
all bolts. If vibration continues, take the unit into the nearest
Craftsman Service Center
Engine will not
shut off when
gine control leverIockwasher cuts into the tubing is released
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