Operator`s manual

CAUSE
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine is flooded
Old fuel
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
On/Off Control is in the OFF (0) position
CAUSE
Air filter is plugged
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
CAUSE
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter
Plugged spark arrestor
CAUSE
Old fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor
Low power
Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass
CAUSE
Oil fill plug/dipstick loose or missing o-ring
ACTION
Fill fuel tank with new fuel
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Pull starter rope repeatedly with throttle control fully
engaged and with the choke lever in Position 3
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Move switch to ON (I)
ACTION
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
ACTION
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for
an adjustment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace spark arrestor
ACTION
Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Take unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for
an adjustment
Replace or clean the spark plug
Clean or replace spark arrestor
Rocker arm clearance adjustment (see page 18)
Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to
STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines
ACTION
Tighten oil fill plug/dipstick, replace o-ring
CAUSE
Spark plug gap is too small/close
ACTION
Adjust gap to 0.025"
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adju_ments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts &
Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME ) or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment.
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