Troubleshooting - Hoffman Craftsman 358.348321 Manual De Instrucciones

• Clean
air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, 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 season to
another
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
,1_ WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the
recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
CAUSE
1. ON/OFF switch in OFF
position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON position.
2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
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 an authobzed service dealer.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Engine will 1. Carburetor requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact an authorized service dealer.
3. Compression low. 3. Contact an authobzed service dealer.
Engine will not 1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filten
accelerate, 2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean or replace plug
lacks power, and regap.
or dies under 3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
a load. adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low. 5. Contact an authobzed service dealer.
Engine 1. Choke partially on. 1. Adjust choke.
smokes 2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
9xcessively. correct fuel mixture.
3. Air filter dirty. 3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Carburetor requires 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
Engine runs 1. Fuel mixture incorrect. I. Empty fuel tank and refill with
hot. correct fuel mixture.
2. Spark plug incorrect. 2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Carburetor requires 3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on 4. Contact an authorized service dealer.
muffler outlet screen.