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19
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Always stop the unit and disconnect the spark plug before performing all
of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit.
TROUBLE: Engine will not start or will run only a few seconds after starting.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Ignition switch
off.
See “STARTING” in the STARTING AND STOPPING
section
.
2. Engine
flooded.
See “Starting a Flooded Engine”
in
the
OPERATION
section.
3. Fuel tank
empty.
Fill tank with correct fuel
mixture. See “FUELING
THE ENGINE” in the STARTING AND STOPPING
section.
4. Spark plug not
firing.
Install new spark
plug. See “SPARK PLUG” in the
MAINTENANCE section.
5. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
Check for dirty fuel filter;
replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel
line. For r
epair or
replacement, contact a Sears or other qualified
service dealer.
TROUBLE: Engine will not idle properly.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Idle speed r e q u i r e s adjustment.
See “CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT” in
the
MAINTENANCE Section
.
2. Carburetor requires adjustment.
Contact a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
TROUBLE: Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power,
or dies under a
load.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Air filter
dirty.
Clean or replace air
filter.
2. Spark plug
fouled.
Clean or replace plug and
regap.
3. Chain brake
locked.
Unlock chain
brake. See “STARTING POSITION”
in the STARTING AND STOPPING section.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
Contact a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
TROUBLE: Engine smokes excessively.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Too much oil mixed with gasoline.
Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel
mixture.
TROUBLE: Chain moves at idle
speed.
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Idle speed r e q ui r es adjustment.
2. Clutch requires
repair.
See “CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT” in
the
MAINTENANCE Section
.
Contact a Sears or other qualified service dealer.
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