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