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found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
fuel tank.
INTERNAL ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug open-
ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to
10 times to distribute oil.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
• 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.
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing
all ofthe recommended remedies below except remedies that require opera-
tion of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will
not start.
Engine will
not idle
properly.
Engine will
not acceler-
ate, lacks
power, or
dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessive-
ly.
Engine
runs hot.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Engine flooded. 1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
2. Fuel tank empty. Operation Section.
3. Spark plug not firing. 2. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Fuel not reaching carburetor, i13. Install new spark plug.
::4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
i5. Compression low. repair or replace.
5. Contact Sears Service.
ii1. See Service and Adjustments section.
1. Carburetor
requires adjustment.
i2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact Sears Service.
3. Compression low. 3. Contact Sears Service.
1. Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
i2. Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean or replace spark plug; re-gap.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment. _i3. See Service and Adjustments section.
4. Carbon build up. i14. Contact Sears Service.
5. Compression low. 5. Contact Sears Service.
1. Choke partially on. 1. Adjust choke.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect. 2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
i3. Air filter dirty. 3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment. 4. See Service and Adjustments section.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect. 1. See "Fueling Engine."
2. Spark plug incorrect. 2. Replace with correct spark plug.
i3. Carburetor requires adjustment, i13. See Service and Adjustments section.
4. Carbon build up. 4. Contact Sears Service.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgment. If you need assistance, contact your Sears Service Center or call the
Customer Assistance Helpline at 1-800-235-5878.
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