Operator`s manual

ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug open-
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil.
• Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
• Clean air filter.
• Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
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.
CAUSE REMEDYTROUBLE
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.
1. Engine flooded,
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Compression low.
il. Fuel not reaching
i carburetor.
112.Carburetor requires
adjustment.
3. Crankshaft seals worn.
4. Compression low.
ii1. Air filter dirty.
_2. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
3. Spark plug fouled.
ii arburetor requires
adjustment.
Carbon build up.
Compression low.
i 1. Choke partially on.
i2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
i
i 3. Air filter dirty.
i4. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
::1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
::2. Spark plug incorrect.
::3. Carburetor requires
;i adjustment.
4. Carbon build up.
i 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.
i 5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
i 1. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
i 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
i
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Clean or replace air filter.
2. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
I Check for kinked or split fuel line;
_ repair or replace.
i3. Clean or replace spark plug
and re-gap.
i4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
_5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
::6. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
. Adjust choke.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
• See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
i2. Replace with correct spark plug.
i3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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• Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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