TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine
will not
turn
over
CAUSE
CORRECTION
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
Dirty fuel filter.
6
Replace fuel filter.
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.
1
Dirty air filter.
1
Clean/replace air filter.
2
Bad spark plug.
2
Replace spark plug.
3
Weak or dead battery.
3
Recharge or replace battery.
4
Dirty fuet filter.
4
Replace fuet filter.
5
Stale or dirty fuel.
5
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
6
Loose or damaged wiring.
6
Check all wiring.
7
Carburetor out of adjustment.
7
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
8
Engine valves out of adjustment.
8
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
1
Brake pedal not depressed.
1
Depress brake pedal.
2
Attachment clutch is engaged.
2
Disengage attachment clutch.
3
Weak or dead battery.
3
Recharge or replace battery.
4
Blown fuse.
4
Replace fuse.
5
Corroded battery terminals.
5
Clean battery terminals.
6
Loose or damaged wiring.
6
Check all wiring.
7
Faulty ignition switch.
8
Faulty solenoid or starter.
9
Faulty operator presence
switch(as).
7
Check/replace ignition switch.
8
Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
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