ENGINE
•Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea- spoon of
•Replace spark plug with new one of recommended type and heat range.
•Clean air filter.
•Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam- aged, broken, or worn parts.
•At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
•Do not store gasoline from one sea- son to another.
•Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before per[orm- ing any of the recommended remedies below other than remedies that re-
quire operation of the unit.
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| 4. | Fuel | not reaching | 4. | Check |
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Engine | will | not | 1. | Fuel not | reaching | 1. | Check |
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repair or replace.
2. Carburetor requires 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover). adjustment.
Engine wilt not accelerate,
lacks power, or dies under a load.
Engine smokes excessively.
Engine runs hot.
;;3. | Crankshaft | seals | worn | 3. | Contact | Sears | Service |
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4. | Compression | low. | 4. | Contact | Sears | Service |
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I1. | Air filter | dirty. |
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2. | Fuel | not reaching |
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5. | Carbon | build up. | . Contact | Sears | Service | (see | back | ||||||||||
i 6. | Compression | low. | ;6. Contact |
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i 1 | Choke | partially | on. | ::1. Adjust | choke. |
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2. | Spark | plug | incorrect. | i2. | Replace with | correct | spark plug. | |
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