TROUBLESHOOTING
- See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a Sears Parts & Repair Center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Does not start
1. Dirtyair filter.
1. Clean/replaceair filter.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel.
4. Water in fuel.
5. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Loose blade or broken
blade adapter.
8. Control bar in released
position.
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8.
Fill fuel tank.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
Connect wire to plug.
Replace spark plug.
Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
Depress control bar to
handle.
9. Control bar defective.
10. Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped) in OFF position.
11.Weak battery (if equipped).
12. Disconnected battery
connector (if equipped).
9. Replace control bar.
10. Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
11. Charge battery.
12. Connect battery to engine.
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