TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
CAUSE
1
Out of fuel.
2
Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
3
Engine flooded.
4
Bad spark plug.
5
Dirty air filter.
6
Dirty fuel filter.
7
Water in fuel.
8
Loose or damaged
wiring.
9
Carburetor
out of adjustment.
10
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Engine
will not
turn over
CORRECTION
1
Fill fuet tank.
2
See"TO
START ENGINE"
in
Operation
section.
3
Wait several minutes
before
attempting
to start.
4
Replace
spark plug.
5
Clean/replace
air filter.
6
Replace
fuel filter.
7
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline
and
replace fuel filter.
8
Check all wiring.
9
See"To
Adjust
Carburetor"
in
Service and Adjustments
section.
10
Contact
a Sears or other qualified
service center.
1
Dirty air filter.
1
Clean/replace
air filter.
2
Bad spark plug.
2
Replace
spark plug.
3
Weak or dead battery.
3
Recharge
or replace
battery.
4
Dirty fuel filter.
4
Replace
fuel filter.
5
Stale or dirty fuel.
5
Empty fuel tank and refill tank witf
6
Loose or damaged
wiring.
7
Carburetor
out of adjustment.
8
Engine valves out of adjustment.
1
Brake pedal not depressed.
2
Attachment clutch is engaged.
3
Weak or dead battery.
4
Blown fuse.
5
Corroded battery terminals.
6
Loose or damaged wiring.
fresh, clean gasoline.
6
Check all wiring.
7
See"To
Adjust
Carburetor"
in
Service and Adjustments
section.
8
Contact
a Sears or other qualified
service center.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Depress brake pedal.
Disengage attachment clutch.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuse.
7
Faulty ignition switch.
8
Faulty solenoid or starter.
9
Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
7
Check/replace ignition switch.
8
Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
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