TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless
PROBLEM | CAUSE |
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Wlll not start | 1. | Out of fuel. | ||
| 2. | Engine not =CHOKED" | ||
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| properly. |
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| 3. | Engine flooded. | ||
| 4. | Bad | spark plug. | |
| 5. | Dirty | air | filter. |
| 6. | Dirty | fuel | filter. |
| 7 | Water in fuel. | ||
directed to Sears service center
CORRECTION
1.Fill fuel tank.
2.See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.
3.Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
4.Replace spark plug.
5.Clean/replace air filter.
6.Replace fuel filter.
7.Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
8.Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all widng.
9.Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See "ToAdjust Carburetor"
| in Service and Adjustments | |
| section. |
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10. Engine valves out of | 10.Contact | a Sears or other |
adjustment. | qualified | service center. |
Hard to start
Englnewlll not turn over
Engine clicks but wlll not start
1.Dirty air filter.
2.Bad spark plug.
3.Weak or dead battery.
4.Dirty fuel filter.
5.Stale or dirty fuel.
6.Loose or damaged wiring.
7.Carburetor out of adjustment.
8.Engine valves out of adjustment.
1.Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.
2.Attachment clutch is engaged.
3.Weak or dead battery.
4.Blown fuse.
5.Corroded battery terminals.
6.Loose or damaged wiring.
7.Faulty ignition switch.
8.Faulty solenoid or starter.
9.Faulty operator presence switch(es).
1.Weak or dead battery.
2.Corroded battery terminals.
3.Loose or damaged wiring.
4.Faulty solenoid or starter.
1.Clean/replace air filter.
2.Replace spark plug.
3.Recharge or replace battery.
4.Replace fuel filter.
5.Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.
6.Check all wiring.
7.See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section.
8.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2.Disengage attachment clutch.
3.Recharge or replace battery.
4.Replace fuse.
5.Clean battery terminals.
6.Check all wiring.
7.Check/replace ignition switch.
8.Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1.Recharge or replace battery.
2.Clean battery terminals.
3.Check all wiring.
4.Check/replace solenoid or starter.
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