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Troubleshooting
Guide
continued
Problem
Corrective
Action
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic.
I
Engine overheats
Will not split logs
Leaking cylinder
Possible Causes
1. Didy air cleaner.
2. Fueltank empty, or stale fuel.
I 3. Blocked fuel line.
4. Spark plug 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, Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner+
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
4+ Airflow restricted.
1. Reservoir fluid level low.
t. Broken seals.
2. Scored cylinder
1. Serviceair cleanerfollowing instructions
on page 14 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
instructions on page 15.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2, Clean fuel line. Fill tank with fresh
fuel.
3. Service air cleaner following
instructions on page 14.
4. Contact Sears service center.
1, Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Service air cleaner following
instructions on page 14.
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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