PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
Engine fails to start
Loss of power; operation erratic
Engine overheats
Too much vibration
1.Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
2.Spark plug wire disconnected
3.Faulty spark plug
4.Throttle control not in correct position
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.Dirty air cleaner
1.Carburetor not adjusted properly
2.Engine oil level low
1.Loose parts or damaged impeller
1.Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
2.Connect wire to spark plug.
3.Clean, adjust gap or replace.
4.Move throttle control to FAST 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.Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5.Contact your SEARS service center.
6.Service 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.
Unit does not discharge
Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes
1.Discharge chute clogged
2.Foreign object lodged in impeller
1.Shredding blade and/orchipping blade dull
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 replace blade(s)
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS service center.
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