Engine will not
turn
over
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless
directed
to Sears
service
center
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Will
not start
1
Out of fuel,
1
Fill fuel tank,
2
Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
2
See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section,
3
Engine flooded.
3
Wait several minutes before
attempting
to start,
4
Bad spark plug.
4
Replace spark plug.
5
Dirty air filter.
5
Clean/replace
air filter.
6
Dilly fuel filter.
6
Replace fuel filter,
Will not start
7
Water in fuel.
7
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter,
8
Loose or damaged wiring.
8
Check all wiring.
9
Carburetor
out of adjustment.
9
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments
section.
10
Engine valves out of adjustment,
10 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center,
Hard to start
1
Dirty air filter,
1
Clean/replace
air fiiter.
2
Bad spark plug.
2
Replace spark plug.
3
Weak or dead battery,
3
Recharge or replace battery.
4
Dirty fuel filter.
4
Replace fuel filter,
5
Stale or dirty fuel,
5
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
6
Loose or damaged wiring,
6
Ct_eck all wiring.
7
Carburetor
out of adjustment,
7
See"To Adjust Carburetor"
in
Service and Adjustments
section.
8
Engine valves out of adiustment.
8
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
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1
Clutch/brake
pedal not depressedJ
1
Depress clutch/brake
pedal.
2
Attachment
clutchis engaged.
3
Weak or dead battery,
4
Blown fuse,
5
Corroded battery terminals.
6
Loose or damaged wiring,
7
Faulty ignition switch.
8
Faulty solenoid or starter.
9
Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
2
Disengage
attachment
clutch.
3
Recharge or replace battery.
4
Replace fuse,
5
Clean battery terminals.
6
Check allwiring.
7
Check/replace
ignition swilch.
8
Check/replace
solenoid or starter,
9
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
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