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Troubleshooting
Guide continued
Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic.
Engine overheats
I Will not splitlogs
Leaking cylinder
Possible Causes
t. Dirtyair cleaner.
1.
2. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
3. Blocked fuel line.
4. Spark ptug wire disconnected.
5. Faulty spark plug.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Engineoil level low.
2.
Dirty air cleaner.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
4. Airflow restricted.
1. Reservoir fluid level low.
1. Brokenseals.
2. Scored cylinder
Corrective
Action
1. Service air cleaner followinginstructions on
page 15 of thismanual.
2. Fill tank with fresh fuel.
3. Clean fuel line.
4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
5. Service spark plug following instructionson
page 16.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clean fuel line. Fill tank with fresh fuel.
3. Service air cleaner following instructionson
page 15.
4. Contact Sears service center.
1. Fillcrankcasewith properoil.
2. Service air cleaner following instructionson
page 15.
3. Contact Sears service center.
4. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire,
move blower housing, and clean.
1. Refill with Dexron III automatic transmission
fluid.
1. Return unit to Sears service center.
2. Return unit to Sears service center.
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above,
please contact your nearest SEARS service center.
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