TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Englnewillnot turn over
Engine clicks but will 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.
7Water in fuel.
8.Loose or damaged wiring.
9.Carburetor out of adjustment.
10.Engine valves out of adjustment.
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 widng.
7.Faulty ignition switch.
8, Faulty solenoid or starter.
9.Faulty operator presence swithch(es).
1. Weak or dead battery.
2, Corroded battery terminals.
3.Loose or damaged wiring.
4.Faulty solenoid or starter.
3O
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 fi[ter,
7.Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
8.Check all widng.
9.See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service Adjustments section,
10.Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
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 widng.
7.See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service 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 widng.
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.