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Customer Responsibilities
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information
contained in this Manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures.
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PROBLEM
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Engine Does Not Start.
Engine Runs Poorly.
Engine Overheats.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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plug wire disconnected.
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2. Engine Control Lever in OFF position.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Stale gasoline.
5. Safety Interlock switch has failed.
6. Collection bag or blower deflector not installed.
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7. Incorrect Control Lever setting.
8. Dirty air filter.
9. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
10. Carburetor out of adjustment.
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2. Incorrect Engine Control Lever setting.
3. Dirty air filter.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
5. Stale gasoline.
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6. Dirt or water in fuel tank.
7. Engine cooling system clogged.
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cooling system CIOgged-.- -
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Carburetor out of adjustment.
3. Oil level is low.
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CORRECTION
1. Reconnect wire.
2. Put Engine Control Lever in START (Page 12).
3. Add gasoline (Page 11).
4. Drain gasoline and add fresh gasoline.
5. Contact Sears Service Center.
6. Install collection bag or blower deflector.
7. Put Control Lever in START (Page 12).
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8. Replace filter (Page 24).
9. Inspect spark plug (Page 25).
10. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Replace spark plug (Page 25).
2. Put Lever in correct setting (Page 12).
3. Replace filter (Page 24).
4. Contact Sears Service Center.
5. Drain gasoline and add fresh gasoline.
6. Contact Sears Service Center.
7. Clean air intake screen and cooling fins
(Page 24).
1. Clean air intake screen and cooling fins
(Page 24).
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
3. Check and add oil (Page 23).
Chipper Does Not Chip.
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Chipping Performance Is
Poor.
1. Solid object jammed in unit.
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Broken or missing chipper blade.
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2. Engine not reaching full RPM.
3. Excessively worn engine shaft bearing(s).
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4. Loose engine mounting bolts.
5. Chipper blade to anvil clearance incorrect.
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1. Check for and remove any obstruction
(Page 21).
2. Replace blade (Page 25).
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1. Sharpen or replace blade (Page 25).
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
3. Contact Sears Service Center.
4. Tighten bolts (Page 27).
5. Contact Sears Service Center (correct
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clearance is .030" -.090").
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