
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will not start or
1. Fuel tank empty.
1. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
will only run only for a
2. Engine flooded.
2. See "Starting Instructions."
few seconds after
3. Spark plug not firing.
3. Install new plug/check ignition switch.
starting.
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
4. Replace fuel filter; inspect fuel line.
5. Carburetor requires adjustment.
5. See "Carburetor Adjustments:'
6. None of the above.
6. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
Engine will not idle
1. Carburetor set too fast or too slow.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
properly.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
2. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
3. None of the above.
3. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
Engine will not
1. Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
I
accelerate, lacks
2. Spark plug fouled.
2. Replace spark plug.
power, or dies
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
under a load.
4. Muffler outlets plugged.
4. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
5. None of the above.
5. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
Engine smokes
1. Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
excessively.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Refuel with correct fuel mixture.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
Engine runs hot.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
1. See "Fueling Your Unit."
2. Spark plug incorrect.
2. Replace with correct plug.
3. Carburetor set too lean.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustments."
4. None of the above.
4. Contact your SEARS Service Center/Dept.
/( situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement.
/( you need assistance, contact your SEARS Service Center/Department
or the
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HELPLINE at 1-800-235-5878.
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