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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine wilt not
start or will run
only a few
seconds after
starting.
• Ignitionswitch off.
, Engineflooded.
* Fueltank empty.
Sparkplug not firing.
Fuelnotreaching
carburetor.
Enginewillnot
idle properly.
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load.
! Engine smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
Oil inadequate
for bar and
chain
lubrication.
Carburetor requires
adjustment,
None 0f the above....
Idle speed set too high
or too low.
Low Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
Crankshaft seals worn.
Compression low.
None of the above.
• Air fiiter dirty.
• Spark plug fouled.
• Carburetor requires
adjustment.
, Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outlets plugged.
• Compression low,
• None of the above,
• Choke partially on.
Fuel mixture incorrect.
Air filter dirty.
• High Speed Mixture
requires adjustment.
• Crankcase leak.
• Fuel mixture incorrect.
• Spark plug incorrect.
• High Speed Mixture
set too lean.
• Exhaust ports or muf-
fler outIets plugged.
• Carbon build-upon
muffler outlet screen.
• Fan housing/cylinder
fins dirty.
• None of the above.
Oil tank empty.
Oil pump or oil filter
clogged.
• Guide bar oil hole
blocked.
• Move Ignition switch to ON.
• See Starting Instructions."
• Filltank with correct fuel mixture.
• install new spark plug.
• Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact SearsService.
• See "CarburetorAdjustments."
• See "CarburetorAdjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
Clean or replace air filter.
Clean or replace plug
and regap.
See "Carburetor Adiustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Adjust choke.
• Empty fueFtank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
• Clean or replace air filter.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
• Contact Sears Service.
See "Fueling Your Unit."
• Replace with correct plug.
• See "Carburetor Adjustments."
. Contact Sears Service.
• Clean spark arrestor screen.
• Clean area.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Fill oil tank.
• Contact Sears Service.
• Remove bar and clean.
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