Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Problem

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

Engine fails to start

Loss of power; operation erratic

Engine overheats

Too much vibration

Unit does not discharge

Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes

1.Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel

2.Spark plug wire disconnected

3.Faulty spark plug

4.Fuel shut-off valve not turned ON.

1.Spark plug wire loose

2.Unit running on Choke

3.Blocked fuel line or stale fuel

4.Water or dirt in fuel system

5.Carburetor out of adjustment

6.Didy air cleaner

1.Carburetor not adjusted properly

2.Engine oil level low

1.Loose parts or damaged impeller

1.Discharge chute clogged

2.Foreign object lodged in impeller

1.Shredding blade and/or chipping blade dull

1.Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel

2.Connect wire to spark plug.

3.Clean, adjust.gap or replace.

4.Move valve to ON position

1.Connect and tighten spark plug wire

2.Move choke lever to OFF position

3.Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.

4.Disconnectfuel line at carburetorto drain fuel tank. Refillwith fresh fuel.

5.Contact your SEARS service center.

6.Servise air cleaner.

1.Contact your SEARS service center

2.Fill crankcase with proper oil

1.Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have unit serviced by a SEARS service center.

1.Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. clean flail screen and inside of blower housing.

2.Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.

1.Sharpen or_replaceblade(s)

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_y For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS service center.