Craftsman 358.796354 Manual De Instrucciones página 10

ENGINE
• Remove spark p lug a nd pour 1 tea-
spoon o f40:1,2-cycle engine oil(air
cooled) through the spark p lug open-
ing. S lowly pull t he starter rope 8to
10times t odistribute oil.
• Replace spark p lug with new one of
recommended type and heat r ange
(see REPLACE SPARK PLUG section).
• Clean a irfilter.
• Check entire u nit f orloose s crews,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, orworn parts.
• Atthe beginning ofthe next season,
use only f resh f uel h aving theproper
gasoline tooil r atio.
OTHER
• Donot s tore g asoline from one sea-
son toanother.
• Replace your gasoline can ifitstarts
torust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_, WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power.
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
operation of the unit.
CAUSE
1. ON/OFF switch in the OFF
position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Compression low.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the 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 fitter; replace.
Check for kinked or spilt fuel tine;
repair or replace.
6. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
3. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
1. Clean or repIace 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).
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).
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgment. If you need assistance, contact your Sears Service Center or
call the Customer Assistance Helpline at 1-800-235-5878.
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