Problem

 

Cause

Engine fails to start

1.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

 

,

2.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

 

 

3.

Throttle control lever not in

 

 

 

correct starting position.

 

 

4.

Choke not in CHOKE position.

 

 

5.

Engine not primed.

 

 

6.

BIocked fuel system.

 

 

7.

Faulty spark plug.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

 

 

2.

Unit running on CHOKE.

 

 

3.

Dirt in fuel system

 

 

4.

Stale fuel.

 

 

 

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

 

 

6.

Carburetor

out of adjustment.

Too much vibration

1.

Loose parts or damaged

 

 

 

impeller.

 

 

 

2.

Blade(s) damaged or not

 

 

 

properly sharpened.

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

 

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

 

 

3.

Carburetor

not adjusted

 

 

 

properly.

 

Occasional

skip

1.

Spark plug gap too narrow.

(hesitates)

at high

 

 

 

speed

 

 

 

 

Unit does not

1.

D!scharge

chute clogged.

discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Foreign object lodged in

 

 

 

reduction chamber.

 

 

3.

Lowengine

RPM.

Rate of discharge

1.

Lowengine

RPM.

slows considerably or

 

 

 

composition

of

2.

Chipper blades or shredder

discharged

material

 

blade dull.

 

changes.

 

 

 

 

Remedy

1.Connect wire to spark plug.

2.Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

3.Move throttle lever to FAST position.

4.Move choke to CHOKE position.

5.Prime engine.

6.See Sears Service Center to have fuel system cleaned.

7.Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

1.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

2.Move choke lever to OFF position.

3.See Sears Service Center to have fuel system cleaned.

4.See Sears Service Center to have fuel system cleaned. Fill tank with clean, fresh

,gasoline.

5.Clean or replace air cleaner.

6.See authorized service dealer.

1.See Sears Service Center.

2.Replace or sharpen blade(s).

1.Fill crankcase with proper oil.

2.Clean or replace air cleaner.

3.See Sears Service Center.

1.Adjust gap to.030" (0.76 mm)

1.Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean shredder screen and inside of discharge opening.

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

3.Always run engine at full throttle.

1.Always run engine with the throttle in the FAST position.

2.Replace blades or see your Sears Service Center.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local Sears Service Center.

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