Operating instructions

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
_, WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re-
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
quire operation of the unit.
CAUSE
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
Engine will not
idle properly.
2.
3.
Engine will not 1.
accelerate, 2.
lacks power, or
dies under a
3.
load.
4.
5.
Engine smokes 1.
excessively. 2.
3.
4.
Engine runs hot. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Compression low.
1. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Crankshaft seals worn.
Compression low.
Air filter dirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Carbon build up.
Compression low.
Choke partially on.
Fuel mixture incorrect.
Air filter dirty.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Fuel mixture incorrect.
Spark plug incorrect.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Carbon build up.
REMEDY
1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
in Operation section.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuet line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments section.
2. Contact your Sears Service Center.
3. Contact your Sears Service Center.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments section.
4. Contact your Sears Service Center.
5. Contact your Sears Service Center.
1. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments section.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments section.
4. Contact your Sears Service Center
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OB-
LIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency/California Air Re-
sources Board and Sears, Roebuck and
Co., U.S.A., are pleased to explain the
emissions control system warranty on
your year 2000-2003 small off-road en-
gine. In California, all new small off-road
engines must be designed, built, and
equipped to meet the State's stringent
anti-smog standards. Sears must war-
rant 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 en-
gine engine. Your emission control sys-
tem includes parts such as the carbure-
tor and the ignition system. Where a
warrantable condition exists, Sears will
repair your small off-road engine engine
at no cost to you. Expenses covered un-
der warranty include diagnosis, parts
and labor. MANUFACTURER'S WAR-
RANTY COVERAGE: If any emissions
related part on your engine (as listed un-
der Emissions Control Warranty Parts
List) is defective or a defect in the mate-
rials or workmanship of the engine
causes the failure of such an emission
related part, the part will be repaired or
replaced by Sears. OWNER'S WAR-
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