TROUBLESHOOTING
P R O B L E M
S O L U T I O N
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Pull the starter rope while holding the throttle control
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
The outside temperature is below 40º F
The outside temperature is above 90º F
Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
Air filter is plugged
Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take to an authorized
service dealer for an adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take to an authorized
service dealer for an adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass
Dirty air filter
Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Air filter is plugged
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean air filter
Improper carburetor adjustment
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section or take to an authorized
service dealer for an adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Clean or replace spark arrestor
NOTE:
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts & Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME )
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or other qualified service dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE*
Engine Type ................................................................................................................................................................. Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle
Displacement................................................................................................................................................................. 31.5 cc (1.95 cu in.)
Idle Speed RPM .............................................................................................................................................................. 2,600 - 3,600 rpm
Operating RPM.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6,800+ rpm
Ignition Type..................................................................................................................................................................... Electronic Ignition
Ignition Switch...................................................................................................................................................................... Rocker Switch
Spark Plug Gap........................................................................................................................................................... 0.025 in. (0.635 mm)
Spark Plug...........................................................................................................................................Champion RDJ7Y or equivalent plug
Lubrication........................................................................................................................................................................... Fuel/Oil Mixture
Fuel/Oil Ratio ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 40:1
Carburetor............................................................................................................................................................... Diaphragm, All-Position
Starter................................................................................................................................................... Incredi-Pull™ Starting Auto Rewind
Muffler............................................................................................................................................................................. Baffled with Guard
Throttle....................................................................................................................................................................... Manual Spring Return
Fuel Tank Capacity............................................................................................................................................................... 13 oz. (384 ml)
DRIVE SHAFT & CUTTING ATTACHMENT*
Drive Shaft Housing ........................................................................................................................ Steel Tube (Craftsman Convertible™)
Throttle Control ............................................................................................................................................................... Finger-Tip Trigger
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Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel, with Hassle Free IV , shield, and D-handle)................................................................... 14 lbs. (6 kg)
Cutting Mechanism...................................................................................................................................................... Hassle Free™ Head
Trimming Line Diameter................................................................................................................. Hassle Free™ XTRA QUIET Spiral Line
Cutting Path Diameter....................................................................................................................................................... 17 in. (43.18 cm)
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All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time
without notice.
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| Categories | Craftsman Lawn Mower Manuals, Lawn Mower Manual |
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| Tags | Craftsman 316.791870 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | craftsman.com |
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