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TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:
See appropriate section in marluamunmess directed to Sears service center
Hard to start
Engine wiii not
turn over
Engine clicks but wiii not start
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1. | Out | of | fuel. | 1. | Fill | fuel | tank. |
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2. | Engine | not "CHOKED" | 2. | See | "TO | START | ENGINE" | ||||
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3. | Engine | flooded. | 3. | Wait | several | minutes | |||||
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4. | Bad | spark | plug. | 4. | Replace |
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5. | Dirty | air filter. | 5. | Clean/replace | air filter. | ||||||
6. | Dirty | fuel | filter. | 6. | Replace |
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7 | Water | in fuel. | 7. | Empty | fuel tank | and carbure= | |||||
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8. | Loose | or | damaged wiring. | 8. | Check | all | wiring. |
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9.Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
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10. | Engine valves |
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1. | Dirty | air filter. |
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| 1. | Clean/replace | air filter. |
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2. | Bad spark | plug. |
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3. | Weak | or | dead |
| battery. | 3. | Recharge |
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4. | Dirty | fuel | filter. |
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5. | Stale | or dirty | fuel. |
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6. | Loose or damaged wiring. | 6. | Check | all | wiring. |
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7. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 7. | See "To | Adjust |
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8. | Engine valves |
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1. | Clutch/brake | pedal | not | 1. | Depress |
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2. | Attachment | clutch is engaged. | 2. | Disengage | attachment | clutch. | |||||||||
3. | Weak | or | dead |
| battery. | 3. | Recharge |
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4. | Blown | fuse. |
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5. | Corroded | battery | terminals. | 5. | Clean | battery | terminals. |
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6. | Loose | or | damaged | wiring. | 6. | Check | all | wiring. |
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7. | Faulty | ignition |
| switch. | 7. | Check/replace | ignition | switch. | |||||||
8. | Faulty | solenoid | or starter. | 8. | Check/replace |
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9. | Faulty operator | presence | 9. | Contact |
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1. | Weak | or | dead |
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2. | Corroded | battery | terminals. | 2. | Clean | battery | terminals. |
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3. | Loose | or | damaged | wiring. | 3. | Check | atl wiring. |
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4. | Faulty | solenoid | or starter. | 4. | Check/replace |
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