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Fuel stabilizer isanacceptable
alter-
native i nminimizing
the formation
of
fuel g um deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer tothe gasoline inthe fuel
tank orfuel s torage container.
Follow
the mix instructions
found o nstabilizer
container.
Run engine atleast 5min-
utes after a dding stabilizer.
Craftsman
40:1,2-cycle
engine oil(air
cooled) isalready blended with fuel
stabilizer.
Ifyou donot u se this Sears
oil, y ou can add afuel s tabilizer
to
your f uel tank.
INTERNAL
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
_0_,WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect
spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended
remedies
below except remedies that require
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
operation
of the unit.
CAUSE
1. Engine flooded.
Engine wilt not
accelerate,
lacks power.
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine
runs
hot.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Spark
plug not firing.
4. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
5. 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. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture
incorrect.
2. Spark
plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor
requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon
build-up
on
muffler outlet screen.
REMEDY
1. See "Starting
a Flooded
Engine
in
Operation
Section.
2. Fill tank with correct
fuel mixture.
3. install new spark plug.
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Contact
Sears Service
(see back
cover).
1. See "Carburetor
Adjustment"
in
Service and Adjustments
Section.
2. Contact
Sears Service
(see back
cover).
3. Contact
Sears Service
(see back
cover).
1. Clean or replace
air filter.
2. Clean or replace
plug
and regap.
3. Contact
Sears Service
(see back
cover).
4. Contact
Sears Service
(see back
cover).
5. Contact
Sears Service
(see back
cover).
1. Empty fueI tank and refill with
correct
fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace
air filter.
3. Contact
Sears Service
(see back
cover).
1. See "Fueling
Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct
spark plug.
3. Contact
Sears Service
(see back
cover).
4. Contact
Sears Service
(see back
cover).
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