Operator's Manual

• At the beginnin_ of the next season,
use only.freshf0el having the proper
gasolineto oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasolinefrom one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasolinecan if it starts
to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE
Enginewill noLt• Engineflooded.
start. ,, • Fuel tank empty.
Spark plug notft tng.
Fuel not reachin ] carburetor,
REMEDY
I " See =StartingInstructions."
• Filltank withcorrectfuel mixture.
Installnew Sl:ark plug.
Check for did / fuel filter;,replace.
Check for kin :ed or splitfuel line;
repair or replace.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Compression low.
Enginewill not _ Carburetorrequiresadjustment. • See"CarburetorAdjustmants."
idle properly. Crankshaft seals worn, • Contact Sears Service.
• Compression low. • Contact Sears Service.
Engine will not : Air filter dirty. _ Clean or replace air filter. .
accelerate, Spark plug fouled, Clean or replace el:=rk plug, r_ap,
lacks power,or i CarburetorrequlrssadJustmanL • See =CarburetorA¢iustments."
dies under a Carbon build up. • Contact Sears Sen ice.
load. Compression low, • Contact Sears Service.
Engine • Choke partiallyon. Adjust choke.
smokes • Fuel mixture incorrect. : Empty fuel tank and refillwith
excessively., correct fuel mixture.
• Air filterdirty. Clean or replace air filter.
• Carburetor requires adlustmant :_ See'Carburetor Adjustments."
Engine i Fuelmixture Incorrect. i See "Fueling Your UnlL"
runs hoL Spark plug incorrect. Replace withcorrect sped( plug.
Carburetor requiresadjustmanL See "CafouretorAdjustments,'_
• Carbon build up. Contact Sears Service.
if situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need asslstanca contact your Sears Service Center/Depart-
ment or call the Customer Assistance Help ne at 1-800-235-5878.