Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): craftsman brushtrimmer, carburetor body, craftsman model

Question
John, I have a craftsman model 316 795002. It was running great, next time I tried to start, it would not. I think it is the carb. I bought a kit to rebuild it, I have never done this. How do i do this.I tried to find a repair manual from sears i had no luck. What do you suggest?

Answer
Hello Greg:

Are you Sure the Exhaust Port and Muffler are Not Clogged with Carbin? This will Cause the Synptons you Described Also. Send me the OEM (Walbro, Nikki, Ect) and Model Numbers Off the Carburetor, Please. With these I can Locate a Breakdown of the Carburetor and Better Assist you. The Sear Breakdown Shows a Complete Carburetor Only, Not a Breakdown of the Carburetor. However, you are going to have to Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). I have Found that Most People can Use a Breakdown/IPL and Disassemble the Carburetor Enough for Proper Cleaning. You Only have to Remove the Bowl, Float Pin, Float and Needle Valve and Any Adjustment Screws that Go Into the Carburetor Body. The Welch Plugs Do Not have to be Removed. Then Soak the Carburetor Body and Parts in a 1 Gallon Can of Gunk Carburetor Cleaner Overnight. The Can has a Parts Tray Inside it for the Small Parts. Once the Carburetor and Parts are in the Cleaner, you can Replace the Lid for Safety and to Prevent Accidential Spillage. Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Parts if Required. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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John