Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine will not
turn over
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Engine clicks but
will not start
CAUSE
Out of fuel
Engine not "CHOKED" proPerlY
Engine flooded,
Bad spark plug
Dirty air filter
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment,
Engine valves out of adjustment°
Dirty air filter,
Bad spark plug,
Weak or dead battery.
Dirty fuel filter.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Loose or damaged wiring,
Carburetor out of adjustment
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Clutchtbrake pedal not depressed.
Attachment clutch is engaged,
WeaL{ or dead battery,
Blown fuse°
Corroded battery terminals,
Loose or damaged wiring
Faulty ignition switch.
Faulty solenoid or starter_
Faulty operator presence
switch(es) r
Weak or dead battery.
Corroded battery terminals,
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty solenoid or starter,
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CORRECTION
Fil! fuel tank,
See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section
Wait several minutes before
attempting to start,
Replace spark plug
Clean/replace air filter
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter
Check all wiring,
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Clean/replace air filter
Replace spark plug,
Recharge or replace battery.,
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline
Check all wiring,
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section
Contact a Sears or ether qualified
service center,
Depress clutch!brake pedal.
Disengage attachment clutch.
Recharge or replace battery,
Replace fuse
Clean battery terminals,
Check all wiring
Check/replace ignition switch
Check/replace solenoid or starter
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center
Recharge or replace battery,
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
Check/replace solenoid or starter,