TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform- ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re- quire operation of the unit.
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Engh_e will not | 1. | Engine flooded. | |
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| 2. | Fuel | tank empty. |
| 3. | Spark | plug not firing. |
| 4. | Fuel | not reaching |
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REMEDY
1.See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in Operation section.
2.Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
3.install new spark plug.
4.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or spilt fuel Hne; repair or replace.
| 5. Compression | low. |
Engine will not | 1. Fuel not reaching | |
idle properly. | carburetor. |
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5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1.Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or sp_it fuel _ine; repair or replace.
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| 3. | Crankshaft | seals worn. | 3. | Contact | Sears | Service | (see | back | cover). | |||||
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| 4. | Compression | low. | 4. | Contact | Sears | Service | (see | back | cover). | |||||
Engine | will | not | 1. | Air filter | dirty. | 1. | Clean | or |
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accelerate, |
| 2. | Fuel | not | reaching | 2. | Check | for | dirty fueI | filter; | replace. |
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lacks | power, or |
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| Check | for | kinked or split | fuel | line; |
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dies under | a |
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| 3. | Spark | plug | fouled. | 3. | Clean | or |
| replace | spark | plug |
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| 4. | Carburetor | requires | 4. | Contact Sears Service (see back cover). | ||||||||||
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5. | Carbon | build | up. |
6. | Compression | low. | |
1. | Choke | partially on. | |
Engine smokes | Fuel mixture | incorrect. | |
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5.Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
6.Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1.Adjust choke.
2.Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture.
3. | Air filter dirty. | 3. | Clean | or replace air filter. | |||
4. | Carburetor | requires | 4. | Contact | Sears Service | (see back cover). | |
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1. | Fuel mixture | incorrect. | 1. | See "Fueling Engine" | in Operation | ||
Engine runs hot. |
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2. | Spark | plug | incorrect. | 2. | Replace with correct spark plug. | ||
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3. | Carburetor | requires | 3. | Contact Sears Service (see back cover). | |||
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4. | Carbon | build up. | 4. | Contact Sears Service (see back cover). | |||