Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action

Trouble

Possible

Cause(s)

Corrective

Action

Engine fails to start

Fuel tank empty,or stalefuel,

Fill tank

with

clean, flesh

gasoline. Fuel

will not last over thirty

days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

Blocked

fuel line,

Clean

fuel line,

Choke

not in ON position

Move

switch

to ON position

Faulty

spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

Key not in switch on engine,

Insert

key,

Spark

plug wire disconnected.

Connect

spark

plug wire.

Primer

button not depressed.

Prime

engine

5 times, See instructions

for starting

engine.

Engine runs erratic

Unit running on CHOKE.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel,

Clean

fuel line; fill tank with clean

flesh

gasoline,

Fuel will not last

over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used,

Water

or dirt in fuel system,

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

Loss of power

Spark

plug wire loose,

Connect

and tighten spark plug wire.

Gas cap

vent hole plugged.

Remove

ice and snow from cap,

Be certain

vent hole is clear.

Exhaust

port plugged.

Clean

engine.

Engine overheats

Carburetor

not adjusted

Contact

Sears service center,

properly.

Incorrect

fuel mixture.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with proper fuel mixture,

Excessive vibration

Loose parts or damaged auger.

Stop engine

immediately

and disconnect

spark

plug wire. Tighten

all bolts and nuts, Make all necessary repairs. If vibration

continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer,

Unit fails to propel

Incorrect

adjustment

of drive cable.

Adjust

drive

cable. Refer

to page

9 of this

manual.

itself

Drive belt loose or damaged.

Replace

drive

belt. Refer

to page

17 of this

manual.

Unit fails to

Discharge

chute clogged,

Stop engine

immediately

and disconnect

spark

plug wire. Clean

discharge snow

discharge chute and inside of auger housing,

Foreign

object lodged

in auger.

Stop engine

immediately

and disconnect

spark

plug wire. Remove

incorrect

adjustment

of drive cable,

object

from

auger,

Drive belt loose or damaged.

Adjust drive cable. Refer to page 9 of this manual.

Shear

bolts have sheared.

Replace

drive

belt. Refer

to page 17 of this

manual.

Replace with new shear bolts,

NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact Sears service center or call the numbers listed on the back of this manual.

California & U.S. EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA'), the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and Tecumseh Products Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new small off-road engine.

In California, new 1995 and later small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, new 1997 and later model year engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the

U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines.

Tecumseh Products Co. will warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification,

or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine. Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor, ignition system and exhaust system. Also included may be the compression release system and other emission-related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Tecumseh Products Co. will

repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you for diagnosis, parts and labor.

Manufacturer's Emission Control System Warranty

Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines are warranted for two years as hereinafter

noted. In other states, 1997 and later model year engines are also warranted for two years, if, during such warranty period, any emission-related part on your engine is defective in materials or

workmanship, the part will be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Products Co.

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual, but Tecumseh Products Co. will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should, however, be aware that Tecumseh Products Co. may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part thereof has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either Authorized