Craftsman model 358.791042, gasoline weedwacker wont stay running

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Craftsman Weedwacker Manual from Sears com
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If you go to searsparts.com and put in your model number it will show you a drawing of your weed wacker. Not sure of what you are looking for. Hope this helps.

The carburetor needs to be adjusted very slightly, with a special tool. If still under warranty bring it to the Sears repair center quickly before you damage the engine.

Hi and welcome to FixYa, I am Kelly.
Craftsman manuals are avalable for all models on this site:

http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/owner_manuals

You must have your model number

Note the model numbers on this page:

http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/owner_manuals/search/product_type.Line%20Trimmers:Weedwackers,%20Gas?query=27cc+Craftsman+trimmer

Once you enter your model number you click on "Get Manual" and then save as to your computer.
Thanks for choosing FixYa,
Kelly

25:1 fuel:oil ratio.

Don't fret for now. Did you run the machine after? If so, there probably was enough residual oil mix still in the the tank/system to cover you.
If you did not run it, simply dump the gas in it and add the proper mix.

The high speed needle valve needs adjusting and it takes a special splined tool to adjust it. I currently am trying to find where I can purchase the tool to adjust the high and low carburator screws.

Your Craftsman Trimmer/weedwacker:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getModel!retrieve.pd?modelNumber=358795591+&pathTaken=partSearch

Best Poulan Engine Match (probably real manufacturer):
http://www.ordertree.com/modelinfo/PWE/BC2400-Gas-Trimmer-Type-6/75.BC2400-Gas-Trimmer-Type-6.1.59.1.html

My decisions are being driven by my experience with Poulan chainsaws. Small hose in tank (long enough to reach all corners), filter on bottom, connects to lowest connection on carburetor. Small hose on upper carburetor connection to small fitting on primer. Large hose from large connection on primer through largest tank hole, roughly mid tank long. nothing on bottom. I suggest you leave the 2 connections on the carburetor long enough they can be swapped (just in case) then try it. if no go swap them.

Typical fuel system and a suggestion or two:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3706813-2_cycle_fuel_system_repair

This is how I would configure it if a chainsaw, doubtful they would do something completely different. In defense of Jerry, he knows how it should be done, clarity of instruction could use some help. Good Luck. HTH
Lou

You can either go to sears, or craftsman website or even easier if you can get one off of ebay

You need to clean the carburetor. Remove and disassemble carb. Use a den Tek Brush, (used to clean between teeth), to clean the small portals in carb. Use a carb. cleaner while cleaning. Make sure the small screen in carb. is free of debris. The smallest of paticles can cause the carb. not to run right. Reassemble the carb. and try starting. If there is no change, then you will need to buy a carb. kit for your trimmer. Replace all appropriateparts: gaskets, diaphragm, needle valve, and the small screen.

Jim