Need More Help; Troubleshooting Chart - Craftsman 316.791930 Manual Del Operador

PROBLEM
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Improper idle speed
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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SOLUTION
Fill fuel tank with fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Idle Speed Adjustments section.
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take to Sears or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment
Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take to Sears or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
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