TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT START

 

 

 

 

 

CAUSE

 

ACTION

Empty fuel tank

 

Fill fuel tank with new fuel

Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough

 

Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times

Old fuel

 

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

Fouled spark plug

 

Replace the spark plug

Plugged spark arrestor

 

Clean or replace spark arrestor

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE

 

 

 

 

 

CAUSE

 

ACTION

Air filter is plugged

 

Replace or clean the air filter

Old fuel

 

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

Improper carburetor adjustment

 

Adjust carburetor

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE

 

 

 

 

 

CAUSE

 

ACTION

Old fuel

 

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

Improper carburetor adjustment

 

Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for adjustment

Cutting attachment bound with grass

 

Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment

Dirty air filter

 

Clean or replace the air filter

Plugged spark arrestor

 

Clean or replace spark arrestor

 

 

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING

 

 

 

CAUSE

 

ACTION

Old fuel

 

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

Improper carburetor adjustment

 

Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for adjustment

Fouled spark plug

 

Replace the spark plug

Plugged spark arrestor

 

Clean or replace spark arrestor

 

 

 

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts & Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME®)or other qualified service dealer.

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE*

 

 

 

Engine Type...............................................................................................................................................................

Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle

Displacement .................................................................................................................................................................

1.8 cu. in. (29 cc)

Operating RPM ........................................................................................................................................................................

6,800+ rpm

Idle Speed RPM............................................................................................................................................................

2,800 - 3,600 rpm

Ignition Type .........................................................................................................................................

Electronic MAX FIRE IGNITION™

Ignition Switch ....................................................................................................................................................................

Rocker Switch

Valve clearance ...................................................................................................................................

0.003–0.006 in. (0.076–0.152 mm)

Spark Plug ............................................................................................................

Champion Spark Plug #RDZ19H or Similar Spark Plug

Spark Plug Gap .....................................................................................................................................................

0.025 inch (0.635 mm)

Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................................................

SAE 30 Oil

Crankcase Oil Capacity ......................................................................................................................

3.04 oz (90 ml) or approx. 3/8 cup

Fuel ............................................................................................................................................................................................

Unleaded

Carburetor ............................................................................................................................................................

Diaphragm, All-Position

Starter................................................................................................................................................

Incredi-Pull™ Starting Auto Rewind

Muffler ..........................................................................................................................................................................

Baffled with Guard

Throttle ....................................................................................................................................................................

Manual Spring Return

Fuel Tank Capacity ..............................................................................................................................................................

14 oz (414 ml)

 

 

DRIVE SHAFT AND CUTTING ATTACHMENT*

 

 

 

Drive Shaft Housing........................................................................................................................

Steel Tube (Craftsman Convertible™)

Throttle Control..............................................................................................................................................................

Finger-Tip Trigger

Approximate Unit Weight (No fuel, with Hassle Free™, shield & D-handle).....................................................

11.5-13.0 lbs (5.2-5.9 kg)

Cutting Mechanism .....................................................................................................................................................

HassleFree™ Head

Timming Line Diameter ................................................................................................................

Hassle Free™ XRTA QUIET Spiral Line

*All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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