TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to
Sears service center
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine will not turn over
CAUSE
1.Out of fuel.
2.Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
3.Engine flooded.
4.Bad spark plug.
5.Dirty air filter.
6.Dirty fuel filter.
7 Water in fuel.
8.Loose or damaged wiring.
9.Carburetor out of adjustment
10,Engine valves out of adjustment.
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.
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.Check all wiring.
9.See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments section.
10.Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
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 | |
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| 8. | Faulty | solenoid | or | starter. | ||
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| 9. | Faulty | operator | presence | |||
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Engine | clicks but | 1. | Weak | or | dead | battery. | ||
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2. | Corroded | battery | terminals. | |||||
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| 3. | Loose | or | damaged | wiring. | ||
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| 4. | Faulty | solenoid | or | starter. | ||
8. | Check/replace | solenoid or | |
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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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