TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Wlll not start
CAUSE
1.Out of fuel.
2.Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
3.Engine flooded.
4.Bad spark plug.
5.Dirty air filter.
6.Dirty fuel filter.
7 Water in fuel.
CORRECTION
1.Fill fuel tank.
2.See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
3.Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4.Replace spark plug.
5.Clean/replace air filter.
6.Replace fuel filter.
7.Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
8.Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all wiring.
9.Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.
10. Engine valves out of | 10.Contact a Sears or other |
adjustment. | qualified service center. |
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Englne cllcks but wlll not start
1.Dirty air filter.
2.Bad spark plug.
3.Weak or dead battery.
4.Dirty fuel filter.
5.Stale or dirty fuel.
6.Loose or damaged wiring.
7.Carburetor out of adjustment.
8.Engine valves out of adjustment.
1.Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.
2.Attachment clutch is engaged.
3.Weak or dead battery.
4.Blown fuse.
5.Corroded battery terminals.
6.Loose or damaged wiring.
7.Faulty ignition switch.
8.Faulty solenoid or starter.
9.Faulty operator presence switch(es).
1.Weak or dead battery.
2.Corroded battery terminals.
3.Loose or damaged widng.
4.Faulty solenoid or starter.
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Replace spark plug.
3.Recharge or replace battery.
4.Replace fuel filter.
5.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
6.Check all wiring.
7.See
in Service and Adjustments section.
8.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2.Disengage attachment clutch.
3.Recharge or replace battery.
4.Replace fuse.
5.Clean battery terminals.
6.Check all wiring.
7.Check/replace ignition switch.
8.Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Recharge or replace battery.
2.Clean battery terminals.
3.Check all wiring.
4.Check/replace solenoid or starter.
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