TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
_lk 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
Engine
will not
accelerate,
lacks
power,
or dies under
a load.
1.Engine ON/OFF switch
in OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetorrequffes
adjustment.
1. Carburetorrequffes
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
3. Compression
low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
Engine
1. Choke partially
on.
smokes
2. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
excessively.
3. Air filter dffty.
4. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
Engine runs
1. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
hot.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon
build-up
on
muffler outlet screen.
REMEDY
I. Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
2. See "Starting
a Flooded
Engine" in
Operation
Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuet mixture.
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked
or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
6. Contact
Sears Service
(see back
cover).
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service
and Adjustments
Section.
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 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).
YOUR WARRANTY
RIGHTS AND OB-
LIGATIONS: The U. S. Environmental
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-road
engine. Sears must warrant the emis-
sion control system on your small off-
road engine for the periods of time listed
below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect, or improper mainte-
nance of your small off-road engine.
Your emission
control system includes
parts such as De carburetor 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 in-
clude 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 De materials
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