TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
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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.
unit to be operating.
CAUSE
1. ON/OFF
switch
in
OFF position.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark plug not firing.
4. Fuei not reaching
carburetor.
5. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
Engine will
1. Carburetor
requires
not idle
adjustment.
properly.
2. Crankshaft
seals worn.
3. Compression
low.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power.
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine
runs
hot.
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
build-up
on
muffler outlet screen.
REMEDY
1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON.
2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3. install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split 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. Ciean 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. Ctean or reptace 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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