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See appropriate section in manual unless directed
PROBLEM
Will not start 1
-lard to start
Engine will not
turn over
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Out of fuel.
Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
Engine flooded,
Bad spark plug.
Dirty air filter
Dirty fuel filter°
Water in fuel,
Loose or damaged wiring,
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment,
Dirty air filter,
Bad spark plug,,
Weak or dead battery°
Dirty fue! filter.
Stale or dirty fuelo
Loose or damaged wiring°
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment.
Clutch/brake pedal not depressed
Attachment clutch is engaged.
Weak or dead battery°
Blown fuse°
Corroded battery terminals.,
Loose or damaged wiring_
Faulty ignition switch.
Faulty solenoid or starter°
Faulty operator presence
switch(es).
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CORRECTION
Fill fuel tank_
See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation section.
Wait several minutes before
attempting to start.
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace air filter.
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter
Check all wiring.
See 'q'o Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
Clean/replace air filter,
Replace spark plug_
Recharge or replace battery,
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline°
Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center°
Depress clutch/brake pedal.
Disengage attachment clutch.
Recharge or replace battery_,
Replace fuse°
Clean battery terminals°
Check all wirin G
Check/replace ignition switch.
Check/replace solenoid or starter,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center,
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