Operator`s manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Beforeperforming any corrections, refer to the appropriate information in this Manualfor the correct safety precautions and operat-
ing or maintenanceprocedures. Contactyour local Sears ServiceCenterfor necessaryservice.
PROBLEM
Enginedoes
notstart,
Enginerunspoorly.
Engineoverheats,
Enginedoesnot
shutoff.
WheelsandTines
willnotturn.
Tinesturn,but
wheelsdon't.
WheelsTurn,but
TinesDon't.
Poortilling
partormance.
POSSIBLECAUSE
1. Sparkplugwiredisconnected.
2. EngineThrottLeControlLeverincorrectlyset.
3. Fueltankempty.
4. Chokecontrol(if so equipped)in incorrect position.
5. Stalegasoline.
6. Dirty airfilter(s).
7. Detectiveor incorrectlygappedspark plug.
8. Carburetorout of adjustment.
9. Misadjustedthrottle controlcable.
10.Dirt or waterinfuel tank.
1. Defectiveor incorrectlygappedsparkplug.
2. Dirty air filter(s).
3, Carburetorout of adjustment.
4. Stalegasoline.
5. Dirt or water in fueltank,
6. Enginecoolingsystem clogged.
1. Enginecoolingsystemclogged.
2, CarburetorOutof adjustment.
3. Oillevelis low.
1. Misadjustedthrottle controlcable.
1. Improper useof controls.
2. ForwardDrive:Misadjustadforward clutchrod.
3. ReverseDrive:Brokenor misadjustedbelt.
4.Worn,broken,ormisadjusteddrivebelt(s).
5. Internaltransmissionwearordamage.
6. Boltandkeylooseintransmissionpulley.
1. Wheelmountinghardwaremissing.
2. Internaltransmissionwear or damage.
3. Misadjustedwheelgearcable.
4. Wheel GearLevernot fully engaged.
t. Tine holdermounting hardwaremissing,
2. Internaltransmission wearor damage.
1.Worntines,
2. improper DepthRegulatorse_ing.
3. Lncorrectthrottlese_ino.
4. Belt(s)slipping.
CORRECTION
1. Reconnectwire.
2. PutleverinSTARTposition.
3. Addfuel.
4, Moveleverto correctposition.
i. Drainfuelandaddfresh fuel.
6. Cleanorreplacefilter(s).
7. Inspect sparkplug.
8. ContactSearsServiceCenter.
9. ContactSearsServiceCenter.
10, ContactSearsServiceCenter.
1. Inspectsparkplug (see"CustomerResponsibilities").
2. Cleanor replace(see"CustomerResponsibilities").
3. ContactSearsServiceCenter.
4. Replacewith fresh gasoline.
5, ContactSearsServiceCenter.
6. Cleansir coolingsystem(see"CustomerResponsibilities"),
1. Cleanair coolingarea(see"CustomerResponsibilities").
2. ContactSearsServiceCenter.
3. Checkoil level(see"CustomerResponsibilities"),
1. ContactSearsServiceCenter.
1. Review"Operation"section.
2. See"HandlebarHeightAdjustment"in"Operation"section.
3. Replacebeltor adjust belttension(see"Serviceand
Adjustments"section.
4. See=CheckingDriveBeltTension(see"Serviceand
Adjustments"section.
5. ContactSearsServiceCenter.
6. Tightenholt; checkthatkeyisin place.
1. Replacehardware.
2. ContactSearsServiceCenter.
3. See"WheelGearCableAdjustment" in"Serviceand
Adjustments"section.
4. Engagelever(see"Operation"section.
1, Replacehardware.
2. ContactSearsServiceCenter.
1. See"Tines"in "Service andAdjustments"section.
2. See"Tilling Tips & Techniques"in "Operation"Section,
3, See"Operation"Section.
4. See"CheckingDriveBeltTension"in"Serviceand
Adjustments"section.
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