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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
CAUSE CORRECTION
Will not start
1 Out of fuel. 1 Fill fuel tank.
2 Engine flooded. 2 Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
3 Bad spark plug. 3 Replace spark plug.
4 Dirty air filter. 4 Clean/replace air filter.
5 Dirty fuel filter. 5 Replace fuel filter.
6 Water in fuel. 6 Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.
7 Loose or damaged wiring. 7 Check all wiring.
8 Engine valves out of adjustment. 8 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Hard to start
1 Dirty air filter. 1 Clean/replace air filter.
2 Bad spark plug. 2 Replace spark plug.
3 Weak or dead battery. 3 Recharge or replace battery.
4 Dirty fuel filter. 4 Replace fuel filter.
5 Stale or dirty fuel. 5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.
6 Loose or damaged wiring. 6 Check all wiring.
7 Engine valves out of adjustment. 7 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Engine will not
turn over
1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1 Depress clutch/brake pedal.
2 Attachment clutch is engaged. 2 Disengage attachment clutch.
3 Weak or dead battery. 3 Recharge or replace battery.
4 Blown fuse. 4 Replace fuse.
5 Corroded battery terminals. 5 Clean battery terminals.
6 Loose or damaged wiring. 6 Check all wiring.
7 Faulty ignition switch. 7 Check/replace ignition switch.
8 Faulty solenoid or starter. 8 Check/replace solenoid or starter.
9 Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
9 Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Engine clicks but
will not start
1 Weak or dead battery. 1 Recharge or replace battery.
2 Corroded battery terminals. 2 Clean battery terminals.
3 Loose or damaged wiring. 3 Check all wiring.
4 Faulty solenoid or starter. 4 Check/replace solenoid or starter.
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