Troubleshooting Table - Craftsman 358.350982 Manual Del Operador

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:
ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
operation of the unit.
TROUBLE CAUSE
Engine will not
1. ON/STOP switch in
start or will run
only a few
2. Engine flooded.
seconds after
starting.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
6. Carburetor requires
7. None of the above.
Engine will 1. Idle speed set too high
not idle
properly. 2. Low Speed Mixture
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
5. None of the above.
Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty.
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled.
lacks power, 3. Carburetor requires
or dies under
a load. 4. Exhaust ports or muf-
5. Compression low.
6. Chain brake engaged.
7. None of the above.
Engine
1. Choke partially on.
smokes
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
excessively.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. High Speed Mixture
5. Crankcase leak.
Engine runs 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
hot.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. High Speed Mixture
4. Exhaust ports or muf-
5. Carbon build-up on
6. Starter housing dirty
7. None of the above.
Oil inadequate 1. Oil tank empty.
for bar and 2. Oil pump or oil filter
chain
lubrication. 3. Guide bar oil hole
1. Idle speed requires
Chain moves at
idle speed.
2. Clutch requires repair.
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
STOP position.
carburetor.
adjustment.
or too low.
requires adjustment.
adjustment.
fler outlets plugged.
requires adjustment.
set too lean.
fler outlets plugged.
spark arresting screen.
clogged.
blocked.
adjustment.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/STOP switch to ON.
2. See "Difficult Starting" in the
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
6. Disengage chain brake.
7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. See "Fueling Engine" in the Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct plug.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Clean spark arresting screen.
6. Clean starter housing area.
7. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Fill oil tank.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3. Remove bar and clean.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in the
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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