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Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective
Action
Engine fails to start
1.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
1.
Loss of power;
operation erratic
2.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
3.
Cannot pull recoil cord.
Engine overheats
Unit does not
discharge
4.
Choke not in ON position.
5.
Faulty spark plug.
6.
Safety switch not depressed.
7.
Safety switch wire is not
connected to engine or not
properly grounded.
1.
Spark plug wire loose.
2.
Unit running on CHOKE.
3.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
5.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
6.
Lowengine
RPM.
1.
Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
Too much vibration
1.
Carburetor not adjusted
1.
2.
Engine oil level low
2.
1.
Discharge area clogged.
1.
Rate of discharge
slows considerably or
composition of
discharged material
changes
2.
Foreign object lodged in
impeller.
3.
Lowengine
RPM.
4.
Vacuum bag is full.
1.
Lowengine
RPM.
2.
Chipper blade dull.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not
last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is
added.
2.
Connect wire to spark plug.
3.
Obstruction lodged in impeller. Disconnect
spark plug wire and remove lodged object.
4.
Move CHOKE to ON position.
5.
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
6.
Safety switch must be depressed by the front
tab on the bag handle when securing the bag.
7.
Connect safety switch wire to engine connector
and ground to mounting bracket.
1.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2.
Move choke lever to OFF position.
3.
Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel
tank; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will
not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is
used.
4.
Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel
tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5.
Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
6.
Always run engine at full throttle.
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Have unit serviced by a Sears Parts &
Repair Center.
Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
Fill crankcase with proper selection of oil.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Clean flail screen and inside of
discharge opening. See Maintenance section of
this manual.
2.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Remove lodged object.
3.
Always run engine at full throttle.
4.
Empty bag.
1.
Always run engine at full throttle.
2.
Replace chipper blade or see your Sears Parts
& Repair Center.
NOTE:
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments
listed above, please contact your local Sears Parts & Repair
Center.
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