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
REMEDY
1, Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
1. ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug notfiring.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaftseals worn.
3. Compressionlow.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetorrequires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-Upon
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compressionlow.
1. Fuel mixtureincorrect.
2. Air filterdirty.
3. Carburetorrequires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetorrequires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-upon
muffleroutletscreen.
2. Fill tank with correctfuel 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 Sears Service (see back cover).
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment"in
Service and AdjustmentsSection.
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 Sen/ice (see back cover).
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correctfuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. 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).
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 2002-2004
small
off-mad 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
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