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TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest Sears Parts &
Repair center (1-800-4-MY-HOME
®
) or other qualified service dealer for an adjustment.
CAUSE ACTION
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears Parts & Repair center or other qualified
service dealer for an adjustment
Fouled spark plug Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
Cultivator tines bound with debris Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to
STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines
CAUSE ACTION
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with new fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Fouled spark plug Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
The outside temperature is below 40º F Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
The outside temperature is above 90º F Squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
CAUSE ACTION
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust according to the Carburetor Adjustments section
CAUSE ACTION
Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears Parts & Repair center or other qualified
service dealer for an adjustment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
CAUSE ACTION
Spark plug gap is too small/close Adjust gap to 0.020 inch (0.50 mm)
UNIT OCCASIONALLY HESITATES AT HIGH SPEEDS