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Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times
Engine is flooded Pull the starter rope while holding the throttle control
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
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 Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times
TROUBLESHOOTING
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to a Sears authorized service dealer for an adjustment
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean air filter
Fouled spark plug Replace the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
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