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Trouble-Shooting Guide
Problem
Possible
Causes
Engine fails to start
1.
Dirty air cleaner.
2.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
3.
Choke lever not in CHOKE position.
4.
Blocked fuel line.
5.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
6.
Faulty spark plug.
Engine runs erratic.
1.
Unit running on CHOKE.
2.
Spark plug wire loose.
3.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4.
Dirty air cleaner.
5.
Carburetor out of adjustment
Engine overheats
1.
Engine oil level low.
2.
Dirty air cleaner.
3.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
4.
Air flow restricted.
Will not split logs
1.
Reservoir fluid levellow.
Corrective
Action
1.
Service air cleaner following
instructions in the maintenance
section.
2.
Fill tank with fresh fuel.
3.
Move choke lever to CHOKE.
4.
Clean fuel line.
5.
Connect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
6.
Service spark plug following
instructions in the maintenance
section.
1.
Move choke lever to RUN position.
2.
Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
3.
Clean fuel line. Fill tank with fresh
fuel.
4.
Service air cleaner following
instructions in the maintenance
section.
5.
Contact Sears service center.
1.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2.
Service air cleaner following
instructions in the maintenance
section.
3.
Contact Sears service center.
4.
Stop engine, disconnect spark plug
wire, move blower housing, and
cleal_.
1.
Refillwith Dexron III automatic
transmission fluid.
Leaking cylinder
1.
Broken seals.
1.
Return unit to Sears service center.
2.
Scored cylinder
2.
Return unit to Sears service center.
NOTE:
For repairs beyond
the minor adjustments
listed above,
please
contact your locat Sears Service Cente_
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