TROUBLESHOOTING | |
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ENGINE WILL NOT START |
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C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Empty fuel tank | Fill fuel tank with new fuel |
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough | Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times |
Engine is flooded | Pull starter rope repeatedly with throttle control fully |
| engaged and with the choke lever in Position 3 |
Old fuel | Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Fouled spark plug | Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
On/Off Control is in the OFF (O) position | Move switch to ON (I) |
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ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE |
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C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Air filter is plugged | Replace or clean the air filter |
Old fuel | Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
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ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE |
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C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old fuel | Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Dirty air filter | Clean or replace the air filter |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
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ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD | |
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Old fuel | Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel |
Fouled spark plug | Replace or clean the spark plug |
Plugged spark arrestor | Clean or replace spark arrestor |
Low power | Rocker arm clearance adjustment (see page 18) |
Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass | Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to |
| STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines |
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SIGNS OF OIL AROUND OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK | |
C A U S E | A C T I O N |
Oil fill plug/dipstick loose or missing | Tighten oil fill plug/dipstick, replace |
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UNIT OCCASIONALLY HESITATES AT HIGH SPEEDS | |
C A U SE | A C T I O N |
Spark plug gap is too small/close | Adjust gap to 0.025” |
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NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts & Repair center
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