TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in rnanual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start 1 Out of fuel. 1 Fill fuel tank.
2Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 2See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
3Engine flooded. 3Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
4 Bad spark plug. 4 Replace spark plug.
5Dirty air filter. 5Clean/replace air filter.
6 Dirty fuel filter. 6 Replace fuel filter.
7Water in fuel. 7Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
8 Loose or damaged wiring. 8 Check all wiring.
9 Carburetor out of adjustment. 9 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
10 Engine valves out of adjustment. 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

Hard to start 1 Dirtyair filter.

2Bad spark plug.
3Weak or dead battery.
4 Dirty fuel filter.
5Stale or dirty fuel.
6 Loose or damaged wiring.
7Carburetor out of adjustment.
8 Engine valves out of adjustment.
1 Clean/replace air filter.
2Replace spark plug.
3Recharge or replace battery.
4 Replace fuel filter.
5Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
6 Check all wiring.
7See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
8 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

Engine will not

turn over 1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1 Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2 Attachment clutch is engaged. 2 Disengage attachment clutch.
3Weak or dead battery. 3Recharge or replace battery.
4 Blown fuse. 4 Replace fuse.
5 Corroded battery terminals. 5 Clean battery terminals.
6Loose or damaged wiring. 6Check all wiring.
7 Faulty ignition switch. 7 Check/replace ignition switch.
8 Faulty solenoid or starter. 8 Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9Faulty operator presence 9Contact a Sears or other qualified
switch(es), service center.
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