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Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all
moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or
repairs.
Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Occasional skips (hesitates)
Idles poorly
Excessive vibration
Drive-belt Slips
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Cause
1.
Blade control disengaged.
2.
Spark plug boot disconnected.
3.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4.
Faulty spark plug.
5.
Engine flooded.
6.
Blocked fuel line.
1.
Spark plug boot loose.
2.
Stale fuel.
3.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
5.
Dirty air cleaner.
6.
Blocked fuel line.
1.
Engine oil level low.
2.
Air flow restricted.
1.
Spark plug gap too close.
1.
Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide.
2.
Dirty air cleaner.
1.
Edger blade bent or damaged.
2.
Blade spindle bent or damaged.
1.
Belt worn or stretched
1.
Engage blade control.
2.
Connect wire to spark boot.
3.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
5.
Wait a few minutes to restart.
6.
Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center to have
fuel line cleaned.
1.
Connect and tighten spark plug boot.
2.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3.
Clear vent.
4.
Run engine until it stops from lack of fuel. Refill with
fresh fuel.
5.
Refer to Air Cleaner in Engine Maintenance section.
6.
Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center to have
fuel line cleaned.
1.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2.
Clean area around and on top of engine.
1.
Adjust gap to .030".
1.
Reset gap to .030" or replace spark plug.
7.
Refer to Air Cleaner in Engine Maintenance section.
1.
Replace edger blade.
2.
Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center to have
unit inspected.
1.
Replace drive belt.
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