Instruction manual

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
Engine will not
start.
Engine will not
idle properly,
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power, or
dies under a
load.
Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs hot.
CAUSE
1. Engine flooded.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compression low. 5,
1. Fuel not reaching 1.
carburetor.
2. Carburetor requires 2,
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn. 3,
4. Compression low. 4.
1. Air filter dirty. 1.
2. Fuel not reaching 2.
carburetor.
3. Spark plug fouled. 3.
4. Spark arresting screen 4.
clogged.
5. Carburetor requires 5.
adjustment.
6. Carbon build up. 6.
7. Compression low. 7.
1. Choke partially on. 1.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2.
3. Air filter dirty. 3.
4. Carburetor requires 4.
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1.
2. Spark plug incorrect. 2.
3. Carburetor requires 3.
adjustment.
4. Carbon build up. 4.
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 fuel line;
repair or replace.
Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
Clean or replace air filter.
Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
Replace screen.
See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
Adjust choke.
Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
Clean or replace air filter.
See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments section.
See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
Replace with correct spark plug.
See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact Sears Service (see back
cover).
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