TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT START

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A U S E

 

A C T I O N

 

Empty fuel tank

 

Fill fuel tank with fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough

 

Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times

 

 

Old fuel

 

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

 

 

 

 

 

Fouled spark plug

 

Replace or clean the spark plug

 

 

Plugged spark arrestor

 

Clean or replace spark arrestor

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A U S E

Air filter is plugged Old fuel Improper idle speed

A C T I O N

Replace or clean the air filter Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Adjust idle speed

ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE

C A U S E

A C T I O N

Old fuel

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

 

 

Improper carburetor adjustment

Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for adjustment

Cutting attachment bound with grass

Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment

 

 

Dirty air filter

Clean or replace the air filter

Plugged spark arrestor

Clean or replace spark arrestor

 

 

ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING

C A U S E

A C T I O N

Old fuel

Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel

 

 

Improper carburetor adjustment

Take to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for adjustment

Fouled spark plug

Replace or clean the spark plug

 

 

Plugged spark arrestor

Clean or replace spark arrestor

 

 

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts & Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME®)or other qualified service dealer.

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