TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Empty fuel tank
Fill fuel tank with new fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Pull starter rope repeatedly with throttle control fully
engaged and with the choke lever in Position 3
Old fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Move switch to ON (I)
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
On/Off Control is in the OFF (O) position
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Old fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Take unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for
an adjustment
Dirty air filter
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Plugged spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Old fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Take unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for
an adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Low power
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Rocker arm clearance adjustment (see page 18)
Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass
Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to
STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines
SIGNS OF OIL AROUND OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Oil fill plug/dipstick loose or missing o-ring
Tighten oil fill plug/dipstick, replace o-ring
UNIT OCCASIONALLY HESITATES AT HIGH SPEEDS
C A U SE
A C T I O N
Adjust gap to 0.025”
Spark plug gap is too small/close
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts &
®
Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME ) or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment.
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| Categories | Craftsman Lawn Mower Manuals, Craftsman Tiller Cultivator Manuals, Lawn Mower Manual, Tiller Cultivator Manuals |
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| Tags | Craftsman 316.292711 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | craftsman.com |
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