TROUBLE SHOO'rING
PROBLEM
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
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
eFuel tank empty, or stale fuel
• Spark plug wire disconnected e Faulty spark plug
eSpark plug wire loose e Unit running on CHOKE
e Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
eWater or dirt in fuel system
e Carburetor out of adjustment
e Didy air cleaner
e Carburetor not adjusted properly
e Engine oil level low
eLoose parts or damaged impeller
e Discharge chute clogged
•Foreign object lodged in impeller
e Shredding blade and/or chipper blades dull
CORRECTIVE ACTION
eFill tank with clean, fresh fuel e Connect wire to spark plug e Clean, adjust gap or replace
eConnect and tighten spark plug wire e Move choke lever to OFF position
e Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline
eDisconnect fuel line at calburetor to d ]in fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel
eAdjust carburetor or contact your SE.Z Service Center
e Service air cleaner See Maintenance of this manual
eCorrtact your SEARS Service Center
e Fill crankcase with proper oil
eStop engine immediately and disconn spark plug wire Tighten all bolts errd i
Make all necessary repairs If vibration continues, have unit serviced by a SEARS Service Center
e Stop engine immediately and disconn spark plug wire Clean flail screen and inside of blower housing See Service/Adjustments section of this manual
e Stop engine immediately and discenn spark plug wire. Remove lodged objec
eSharpen or replace shredding and chi blades
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center
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