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ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-
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
TROUBLE
Engine will not
start.
unit to be operating.
CAUSE REMEDY
1.ON/OFF switch in
OFF position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Spark plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching
carburetor.
1. Move ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
Operation Section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Instatl new spark plug.
5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
6. Carburetor requires 6.
adjustment.
Engine wili 1. Carburetor requires 1. See "Carburetor Adjustment" in
not idle adjustment. Service and Adjustments Section.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn. 2. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
3.
1.
2.
Engine wilt not
accelerate,
lacks power.
or dies under
a load.
Engine
smokes
excessively.
Engine runs
hot.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression low.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
Compression low. 3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Air filter dirty. 1. Clean or replace air filter.
Spark plug fouled. 2. Clean or replace plug
and regap.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
muffler outlet screen.
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1. Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
1.
2.
3.
4.
See "Fueting Engine" in Operation
section.
Replace with correct spark plug.
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
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