Craftsman 358.352680 - 18 IN. BAR Chainsaw User Manual


 
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
!TROUBLE CAUSE .......
Enginewiltnot r ignitionswitch off.
startorwillrun ! Engineflooded,
onlya few Fuel tank empty.
secondsafter Spark plugnotfiring.
starting. Fuel notreaching
carburetor.
EnginewUlnot
idle properly,
Engine wilt not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
- Carburetor requires
adjustment.
None of the above.
Idle speed set too high
or too low.
Low Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
Crankshaft seals worn.
Compression low.
None of the above.
Air filter dirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
° Compression low.
None of the above.
Choke partially on.
Fuel mixture incorrect.
REMEDY
Move IgnitionSwitch to ONI
See "Starting instructions."
Fill tank with correct fuel mixture
: install new spark plug.
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace
Check for kinked or split fuel line
repair or replace.
See =Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact Sears Service.
,, See "Carburetor Adjustments."
See =Carburetor Adjustments."
Air filter dirty.
High Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
Crankcase leak.
Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
. Contact Sears Service.
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace plug
and regap.
See "CarburetorAdjustments."
Contact Sears Service.
- Contact Sears Service.
Contact Sears Service.
Adjust choke.
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
° Clean or replace air filter.
See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Contact Sears Service.
, Fuel mixture incorrect. ° See "Fueling Your Unit."
Spark plug incorrect. Replace with correct plug.
High Speed Mixture See "Carburetor Adjustments."
set too lean.
Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
Fan housing/cylinder
fins dirty.
None of the above.
Contact Sears Service.
Clean spark arrestor screen.
° Clean area.
, Contact Sears Service.
Oil inadequate - Oil tank empty. Filloil tank.
for bar and Oil pump or oil filter Contact Sears See,ice.
chain clogged.
lubrication. Guide bar oil hole ° Remove bar and clean.
blocked.
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