TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard tostart

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not start

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.

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.

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 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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917272673 specifications

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