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TROUBLESHOOTING
CauseProblem Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
3. Choke lever not in CHOKE position.
4. Faulty spark plug.
5. Blocked fuel line.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Move choke to CHOKE position.
4. Service spark plug following
instructions in the maintenance
section.
5. Clean fuel line.
6. Service air cleaner following
instructions in the maintenance
section.
Engine runs erratic
1. Move choke lever to RUN position.
2. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh (less than 30 days old)
gasoline.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with
fresh fuel.
5. Clean or replace air cleaner.
6. Contact Sears service center.
1. Unit running with CHOKE applied, if so
equipped.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Carburetornotadjustedproperly.
Engine Overheats
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Service air cleaner following
instructions in the maintenance
section.
3. Contact Sears service center.
NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact Sears service information line by calling
1-800-4-MY-HOME.
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