stabilizer tothe gasoline inthe fuel
tank orfuel s torage container.
Follow
the mix instructions
found o nstabilizer
container.
Run engine atleast 3min-
utes after a dding stabilizer.
Craftsman
40:1,2-cycle
engine oil(air
cooled) isalready blended with fuel
stabilizer.
Ifyou donot u se this Sears
oil, y ou can add afuel s tabilizer
to
your f uel tank.
ENGINE
• Remove
spark plug and pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1,2-cycle
engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug
opening. 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 all of the recommended
remedies below except remedies
that require
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
Engine wilt not
accelerate,
lacks power.
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine
runs
hot.
unit to be operating.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
1. ON/OFF
switch in
OFF position.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
1. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
3. Compression
low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon
build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression
low.
1. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon
buitd-up on
muffler outlet screen.
2. Fill tank with correct
fuel mixture.
3. install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or sp_it fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service
and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
3. Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
1. Clean or replace
air filter.
2. Clean or replace
plug
and regap.
3. Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
4. Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
5. Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct
fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace
air filter.
3. Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
1. See "Fueling
Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct
spark plug.
3. Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
4. Contact
Sears Service
(see back cover).
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