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Trouble-Shooting Guide continued

Problem

Possible Causes

Corrective Action

Engine failsto start

1.

Dirty air cleaner.

 

2.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

 

3.

Choke

not in ON position.

 

4.

Blocked fuel line.

 

5.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

 

6.

Faulty

spark plug.

Engineruns erratic.

1.

Unit running on choke,

 

2.

Spark plug wire Loose.

 

3.

Blocked fuel Lineor stale fuel.

 

4.

Dirty air cleaner.

 

5.

Carburetor out of adjustment

Engineoverheats

1.

Engineoil level low.

 

2,

Dirty air cleaner.

 

3.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

 

4.

Airflow

restricted.

Will not splitlogs

1.

Reservoir fluid level low,

Leakingcylinder

1.

Brokenseals.

 

2.

Scored cylinder

1.Serviceaircleaner following instruction_ on page 14 of thismanual.

2, Fill tank with fresh fuel.

3.Move choke to ON.

4.Clean fuel line.

5.Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

6.Service spark plug following instructions on page 15.

t. Move choke lever to OFF position.

2.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

3.Clean fuel line. Fill tank with fresh fuel.

4.Service air cleaner following instructions on page 14.

5.Contact Sears service center.

1.Fill crankcase with proper oil.

2.Service air cleaner following instructions on page 14.

3.Contact Sears service center.

4.Stop engine, disconnect spark plug

wire, move blower housing, and clean.

1.Refill with Dexron III automatic transmission fluid.

1.Return unit to Sears servicecenter.

2.Return unit to Sears service center.

_,

or repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above,

please contact your nearest SEARS service center.

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