Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controlsandstopthe engine.Waituntilall
moving partshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainst t he engine to
Iprevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafetyglassesduringoperation orwhileperforming anyadjustments o r
[repairs.
Enginefails to start
Enginerunserratic
1.
Bladecontroldisengaged.
2.
Sparkplug bootdisconnected.
3.
Fueltank emptyor stale fuel.
4.
Faultysparkplug.
5.
Engineflooded.
6.
Blockedfuel line.
1.
Sparkplug bootloose.
2.
Stalefuel.
3.
Ventin gas cap plugged.
4.
Wateror dirt in fuel system.
5.
Dirtyair cleaner.
6.
Blockedfuel line.
Engineoverheats
1.
Engineoil levellow.
2.
Air flow restricted.
Occasionalskips(hesitates)
1.
Sparkpluggap too close.
Idles poorly
1.
Sparkplugfouled,faulty,or gap toowide.
2.
Dirtyair cleaner.
Excessivevibration
1.
Edgerblade bentor damaged.
2.
Bladespindlebentor damaged.
Drive-beltSlips
1.
Beltwornor stretched
1.
Engagebladecontrol.
2.
Connectwire to spark boot.
3.
Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline.
4.
Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
5.
Waita few minutesto restart.
6.
ContactyourSearsParts& RepairCenterto have
fuel line cleaned.
1.
Connectand tightenspark plugboot.
2.
Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline.
3.
Clearvent.
4.
Runengineuntil it stopsfrom lack offuel. Refillwith
fresh fuel.
5.
Referto Air Cleanerin EngineMaintenancesection.
6.
ContactyourSearsParts& RepairCenterto have
fuel line cleaned.
1.
Fillcrankcasewith proper oil.
2.
Cleanarea aroundand on top of engine.
1.
Adjust gap to .030".
1.
Resetgap to .030"or replacespark plug.
7.
Referto Air Cleanerin EngineMaintenancesection.
1.
Replaceedger blade.
2.
ContactyourSearsParts& RepairCenterto have
unitinspected.
1.
Replacedrive belt.
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