TROUBLESHOOTING
UNIT WON’T START OR STARTS BUT WILL NOT RUN
C A U S E
1.Incorrect starting procedures
2.Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting
3.Fouled spark plug
4.Empty fuel tank
5.Primer bulb was not pressed enough
A C T I O N
1.Follow instructions in the Starting/Stopping section
2.Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer
3.Clean/gap or replace plug
4.Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
5.Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
UNIT STARTS, BUT ENGINE HAS LOW POWER
C A U S E
1.Fuel filter is plugged
2.Incorrect lever position
3.Dirty spark arrestor screen
4.Dirty air filter
5.Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting service dealer
A C T I O N
1.Replace the fuel filter
2.Move to Position 3
3.Replace spark arrestor screen
4.Remove, clean and reinstall filter
5.Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified
ENGINE HESITATES
C A U S E
1.Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting
2.Air filter is plugged
3.Old or improperly mixed fuel
A C T I O N
1.Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer
2.Replace or clean the air filter
3.Drain gas tank/add fresh fuel mixture
NO POWER UNDER LOAD
C A U S E
1.Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting
2.Old or improperly mixed fuel
3.Air filter is plugged
4.Fouled spark plug
A C T I O N
1.Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer
2.Drain gas tank (see Storage)/add fresh fuel mixture
3.Replace or clean the air filter
4.Replace or clean the spark plug
RUNS ERRATICALLY
C A U S E
1.Incorrectly gapped spark plug
2.Plugged spark arrestor
3.Dirty air filter
A C T I O N
1.Clean/gap or replace plug
2.Clean or replace spark arrestor
3.Clean or replace air filter
SMOKES EXCESSIVELY
C A U SE
1.Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting
2.Incorrect fuel mixture
A C T I O N
1.Have carburetor adjusted by a Sears or other qualified service dealer
2.Use properly mixed fuel (40:1 mixture)
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts & Repair center at
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