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,
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
1. Engine flooded.
1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
start,
in Operation section.
2. Fuel tank empty.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Fuel not reaching
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Compression
low.
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Engine will not
1. Fuel not reaching
1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
idle properly,
carburetor.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
2. Carburetor
requires
2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression
low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
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.
YOUR WARRANTY
RIGHTS AND
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cove0.
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. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
6. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. 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).
OBLIGATIONS:
The U. S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency and Sears,
Roebuck and Co., U.S.A., are pleased
to explain the emissions control sys-
tem warranty on your year 2002-2004
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
engine. Your emission control
system includes parts such as the car-
buretor and the ignition system. Where
a warrantable 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 workmanship
of the engine causes the failure of
such an emission related part, the part
will be repaired or replaced by Sears.
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