TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORR'ECTION
Will not start
1
Fill fuel tank.
Hard to start
Engine wi'l'lnot
turn over
1
2
,3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Out of fuel.
Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
Engine flooded.
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter.
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor
out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
2 i See 'qO START ENGINE" in
Operation
section.
a
Wait several minutes before
attempting
to start.
4
Replace spark p{ug.
5
Clean!rePlace
air fiJter.
6
Replace fuel filter.
7
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
8
Check all wiring.
9
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
SerVice and Adjustments
section.
10
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
1
2
3
4
5
,6
_7
Dirty air filter.
Bad spark plug.
Weak or dead battery.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor
out of adjustment.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Clean/replace
air filter.
Replace spark plug.
Recharge or replace battery.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank witt
fresh, clean gasoline.
Check all wiring.
=See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments
section.
_8
Engine valves out of adjustment.
1
Clutch!brake
pedal not depressed.
2
Attachment
clutch is engaged.
3
Weak or dead battery.
4
Blown fuse.
5
Corroded battery terminals.
6
Loose or damaged wiring.
7
Faulty ignition switch.
8
Faulty solenoid or starter,
9
Faulty operator presence
switch(ea),
8
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
1
Depress clutch!brake
pedal.
2
Disengage
attachment
clutch.
3
Recharge or replace battery.
4
Replace fuse.
5
Clean battery terminals.
6
Check all wiring.
7 ' Check!replace
ignition switch.
8
Check/rep{ace
solenoid or starlet.
9
Contact a Sears or other qual{fied
service center.
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