TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re-
quire operation of the unit.
Engine will not
accelerate_
lacks power, or
dies under a
load,
TROUBLE
CAUSE
Engine will not
1. Engine flooded.
start.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compression
low.
Engine will not
1. Fuel not reaching
idle properly,
carburetor.
2. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression
low.
t. Air filter dirty.
2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
5. Carbon build up.
6. Compression
low.
1. Choke partially on.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment,
4. Carbon build up.
REMEDY
1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
in Operation section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center.
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. See "Carburetor Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
section.
3. Contact your Sears Service Center.
4. Contact your Sears Service Center.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap,
4. See "Carburetor Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
section.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center.
6. Contact your Sears Service Center.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See "Carburetor Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
section.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
section.
4. Contact your Sears Service Center.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS:
The U. S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency and Sears,
Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased
to explain the emissions control system
warranty on your year 2001-2004 small
off-road engine. Sears must warrant
the emission control system on your
small off-road engine for the periods of
time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your small off-road en-
gine. Your emission control system in-
cludes parts such as the carburetor and
the ignition system. Where a warrant-
able condition exists, Sears will repair
your small off-road engine at no cost to
you. Expenses covered under warranty
include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
COVERAGE: If any emissions related
part on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List) is
defective or a defect in the materials or
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