fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to the gasoline in the fuel
tank or fuel storage container. Follow
the mix instructions found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least 5 min-
utes after adding stabilizer.
Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer. If you do not use this Sears
oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your
fuel tank.
INTERNAL ENGINE
• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-
spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air
cooled) through the spark plug open-
ing. 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 fur loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, broken, or worn parts.
• Atthe 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 CHART
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Engine will not • Engine flooded. • See "Starting Instructions."
start. • Fuel tank empty. • Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
• Spark plug not firing. • Install new spark plug.
• Fuel not reaching • Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor. Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
• Compression low. • Contact a Sears Service Center.
Engine will not • Idle speed set too low. • Adjust idle speed screw
idle properly, clockwise to increase speed.
• Idlespeed settoo high. • Adjust idle speed screw counter-
clockwise to reduce speed.
• Carburetor requires • See "Carburetor Adjustments."
adjustment.
• Crankshaft seals worn. • Contact a Sears Service Center.
• Compression low. • Contact a Sears Service Center.
Engine will not • Air filter dirty. • Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate, • Spark plug fouled. • Clean or replace spark plug
lacks power, and re_Jap.
or dies under • Carburetor requires • See "Carburetor Adjustments."
a load. adjustment.
• Carbon build up. • Contact a Sears Service Center.
• Compression low. • Contact a Sears Service Center.
Engine smokes • Choke partially on. • Move choke to off posifion.
excessively. • Fuel mixture incorrect. • Empty fuel tank and refill with
correct fuel mixture.
• Air filter dirty. • Clean or replace air filter.
• Carburetor requires • See "Carburetor Adjustments."
adjustment.
Engine runs hot. • Fuel mixture incorrect. • See "Fueling Your Unit."
• Spark plug incorrect. • Replace with correct spark plu,_.
• Carburetor requires • See Carburetor Adjustments.
adjustment
• Carbon build up. • Contact a Sears Service Center.
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