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.
operation
of the unit=
CAUSE
1. ON/OFF
switch
in
OFF position.
2. Engh_e flooded,
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power.
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine
runs
hot.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor
requires
6.
adjustment.
1. Carburetor
requires
1.
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
2.
3. Compression
low.
3.
1.
Air filter dirty.
1.
2. Spark plug fouled.
2.
3. Carburetor
requires
3.
adjustment.
4. Carbon
build-up
on
4.
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression
low.
5.
1. Choke
partially
on.
1.
2. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
2.
3. Air filter dirty.
3.
4. Carburetor
requires
4.
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
1.
2. Spark
plug incorrect.
2.
3. Carburetor
requires
3.
adjustment.
4. Carbon
build-up
on
4.
muffler outlet screen.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF
switch
to the ON
position.
2. See "Starting
a FIooded
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.
Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
Section.
Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
Clean or replace
air filter.
Clean or replace
plug and regap.
Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
Adjust
choke.
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct
fuel mixture.
Clean or reptace air filter.
Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
See "Fueling
Engine" in Operation
section.
Replace with correct
spark plug.
Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
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