• Check e ntire unit f orloose screws,
nuts, a ndbolts, Replace anydam-
aged, broken, orworn parts,
• Atthebeginning ofthenext s eason,
use only fresh fuelhaving t heproper
gasoline tooilratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended
remedies below except remedies that require
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
operation of the unit.
CAUSE
1. Engine ON/OFF
switch
in OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
1. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
3. Compression
low.
1. Airfilter
dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression
low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor
requires
adiustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
Operation
Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
3. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
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