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Beforeperforminganytyped maintenance/service,disengageall
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo
a completestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
Thissectionaddresses minor serviceissues.To locate the nearestSearsServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears
at 1-800-4-MY-HOIVlE®.
Enginefailsto start
Enginerunserratically
1. Chokenotactivated
2. Throttb/chokecontrolnot in correctposition
3. Sparkplugwire disconnected
4. Faultysparkplug
5. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel
6. Blockedfuel line
1. Unit runningwith choke applied
2. Sparkplugwire loose
3. Stalefuel
4. Wateror dirt in fuel system
5. Dirtyair cleaner
1. Engineoil levellow
2. Air flowrestricted
Engineoverheats
Enginehesitatesat high RPMs 1. Sparkpluggap settoo close 1.
Engineidlespoorly 1. Fouledspark plug 1.
2. Dirtyair cleaner 2.
Excessivevibration 1. Cuttingbladeslooseor unbalanced 1.
2. Damaged,dull,or bentcuttingblade 2.
3. Loosehardware 3.
Unitfailsto propelitself 1. Drivebelt looseor damaged 1.
Poormowingperformance 1. Dullblade(s) 1.
2. Broken,loose,or wornbelt(s) 2.
3. Blade(s)out of balance 3.
1. Placethrottle/chokecontrolleverinto chokeposition.
2. Placethrottle/chokeleverintofast position.
3. Connectwires to sparkplug.
4. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
5. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline.
6. Havefuel line cleanedby a Searsservicedealer.
1. Movethrottle/chokeleverout of choke position.
2. Connectand tightensparkplugwire.
3. Filltank with fresh gasoline.
4. Drainfuel. Refillwithfreshfuel.
5. Replaceair cleanercartridge.
1. Fillenginewith properamountand type of oil.
2. Cleangrass clippingsand debrisfromaroundthe
engine'scoolingfinsandblowerhousing.
Removesparkplugandadjustgap.
Replacespark plug and adjustgap.
Replaceair cleanercartridge.
Tightenbladeand spindle.Balanceblade.
Replaceblade.
Tightenall nutsand bolts.
Replacedrive belt.
Sharpenor replaceblade(s).
Replacebelt(s).
Balanceor replaceblade(s).
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