Gas Line Trimmer

Model # 316731970 Official Craftsman gas trimmer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Craftsman 316731970 gas trimmer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Spark Plug 753-05784
    #41

    Fuel tank/starter housing diagram

    Spark plug

    Part #753-05784

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  • Mtd Yard Machines Lawn & Garden Equipment Engine Start/stop Switch 791-182405
    #4

    Drive shaft/shield/handle diagram

    Mtd yard machines lawn & garden equipment engine start/stop switch

    Part #791-182405

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  • Yard-man Lawn & Garden Equipment Clutch Assembly 753-05860
    #19

    Fuel tank/starter housing diagram

    Yard-man lawn & garden equipment clutch assembly

    Part #753-05860

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  • Kmart Line Trimmer Flexible Drive Shaft 753-05267
    #13

    Drive shaft/shield/handle diagram

    Kmart line trimmer flexible drive shaft

    Part #753-05267

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  • Mtd Line Trimmer Throttle Trigger 753-06791
    #2

    Drive shaft/shield/handle diagram

    Mtd line trimmer throttle trigger

    Part #753-06791

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  • Mtd Line Trimmer Recoil Starter Pawl Kit 753-08159

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    Mtd line trimmer recoil starter pawl kit

    Part #753-08159

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  • Ryobi Lawn & Garden Equipment O-ring 791-181751
    #45

    Fuel tank/starter housing diagram

    Ryobi lawn & garden equipment o-ring

    Part #791-181751

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  • Oring 5850-83110
    #14

    Fuel tank/starter housing diagram

    Oring

    Part #5850-83110

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  • Line Trimmer Plug 731-08920-9
    #36

    Fuel tank/starter housing diagram

    Line trimmer plug

    Part #731-08920-9

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  • Mtd Line Trimmer Throttle Trigger Spring 791-182690
    #3

    Drive shaft/shield/handle diagram

    Mtd line trimmer throttle trigger spring

    Part #791-182690

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Symptoms for gas line trimmers

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Main causes: stale fuel, cracked fuel lines, dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, worn piston rings…

Main causes: stale fuel, clogged fuel filter, faulty spark plug, clogged air filter, cracked fuel lines, clogged carbure…

Main causes: cracked fuel lines, bad carburetor seals, leaky fuel tank cap, damaged fuel tank…

Repair guides for gas line trimmers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your grass line trimmer.

How to rebuild a line trimmer carburetor

How to rebuild a line trimmer carburetor

If the line trimmer engine won't start even though there's fuel in the tank, the carburetor could be the problem. Follow…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a line trimmer carburetor

How to replace a line trimmer carburetor

If the line trimmer won't start even though there's fuel in the tank, the carburetor could be the problem. Follow these …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a line trimmer fuel line

How to replace a line trimmer fuel line

The fuel line on a grass line trimmer deteriorates with time and eventually can split or crack. You can replace it yours…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your line trimmers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your grass line trimmer.

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Straight shaft vs curved shaft trimmers: What’s the difference?

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