stabilizertothegasolinethefuel • Replace spark plug with new one of tankorfuelstoragecontainerFollow. recommended type and heat range. themixinstructionsfoundonstabilizer • Clean air filter. containerRunengineatleast3min.- • Check entire unit for loose screws,
utesafteraddingstabilizer. nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
oil,youcanaddafuelstabilizerto gasoline to oil ratio.
yourfueltank.OTHER
ENGINE
•Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea- spoon of
opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil=
•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 unit to be operating.
TROUBLE | CAUSE | REMEDY |
Engine will not | 1. ON/OFF switch in | 1. Move ON/OFF switch to ON. |
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2.Fuel tank empty.
3.Spark plug not firing.
4.Fuel not reaching carburetor.
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.
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Engine | will | 1. | Carburetor | requires | 1. See | "Carburetor |
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properly. | 2. | Crankshaft | seals worn. | 2. Contact | Sears |
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Engine | wilt not | 1. | Air filter | dirty. |
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accelerate, | 2. Spark | plug fouled. | 2. | Clean | or | replace | plug |
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lacks | power. |
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or dies | under | 3. | Carburetor | requires | 3. | Contact |
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Engine | 1. | Fuel | mixture |
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excessively. | 2. | Air filter | dirty. |
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Engine | runs | 1. | Fuel | mixture |
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