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ENGINE
* Remove spark plug and pour 1tea-
spoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug
opening. Slowly pull the starter rope
8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
* 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require
operation of the unit.
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start,
Engine will
not idle
properly,
Engine will not
accelerate,
lacks power,
or dies under
a load,
Engine
smokes
_=xcessively,
Engine runs
h_.
CAUSE REMEDY
t. MoveON_FFswitchtoON.
1. ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded,
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1, Carburetor requires
adjustment.
2, Crankshaft seals worn,
3, Compression low.
1, Air filter dirty,
2, Spark plug fouled.
3, Carburetor requires
adjustment,
4, Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5, Compression low.
1, Choke partially on,
2, Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4, Carburetor requires
adjustment,
1. Fuel mixture incorrect,
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen,
2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture,
4. Install new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace,
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace,
6. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
3. Contact Sears Service Center.
t. Clean or replace air filter,
2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact Sears Service Center.
5. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Adjust choke,
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section,
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
section.
2. Replace with correct spark plug,
3. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
Service and Adjustments Section.
4. Contact Sears Service Center,
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