How to Troubleshoot Starting a Craftsman 316798221 Trimmer

The Craftsman 316798221 is a two-cycle gas trimmer. Trimmers are used to access areas in the landscape that can't be reached by a regular gas mower, as well as for edging sidewalks, pathways or locations near the side of your house. After a long winter, you may have difficulty starting your trimmer, even if you winterized it properly. Knowing the correct steps to start your Craftsman 316798221 will prevent excessive work and headaches.

Gas
Oil
Approved gas container
Wrench
Spark plug
Compressed air
Rag

Instructions

- 1
  Check the gas tank for fuel. Fill it with a fuel and oil mixture. Use 40 parts gasoline to one part oil, for example, 1 gallon of gas with 3.2 ounces of two-cycle oil.
- 2
  Press the primer bulb all the way in 10 times to prime the engine. Pull the starting cord to test.
- 3
  Pull the starter rope, while holding down the throttle trigger, if you suspect the engine is flooded with too much gasoline.
- 4
  Drain the gas tank into an approved container if the fuel is over one month old or there are signs of water in the fuel.
- 5
  Unscrew the spark plug from the unit with a wrench and check the end for signs of rust or cracking. Replace the spark plug if necessary.
- 6
  Look inside the spark arrester and clean out any dirt with compressed air and a rag.

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