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ENGINE
* Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug
opening. Slowly pull the starter rope
8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
* Replace spark plug with new one of
recommended type and heat range.
* Clean air filter.
* Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or worn parts.
• At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
OTHER
• Do not store gasoline from one sea-
son to another.
• Replace your gasoline can if it starts
to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended
remedies below except remedies that require
operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start,
Engine will
not idle
properly,
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load,
Engine
smokes
_=xcessively,
Engine runs
h_.
CAUSE
REMEDY
t. MoveON_FFswitchtoON.
1. ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded,
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
1, Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
2, Crankshaft
seals worn,
3, Compression
low.
1, Air filter dirty,
2, Spark plug fouled.
3, Carburetor
requires
adjustment,
4, Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5, Compression
low.
1, Choke partially on,
2, Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4, Carburetor
requires
adjustment,
1. Fuel mixture incorrect,
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen,
2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture,
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace,
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace,
6. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
Section.
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
3. Contact Sears Service Center.
t. Clean or replace air filter,
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
Section.
4. Contact Sears Service Center.
5. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Adjust choke,
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
Section,
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug,
3. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
Section.
4. Contact Sears Service Center,
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