Craftsman 316.7948, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
C A U S E A C T I O N
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper idle speed Adjust idle speed
C A U S E A C T I O N
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears or other authorized service dealer for adjustment
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears or other authorized service dealer for adjustment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS