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TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
_kWARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-
ing all of the recommended
remedies below except remedies that require
operation
of the unit.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine will not
1. Engine flooded.
1. See "Starting a Flooded Engine" in
start.
Operation Section.
2. Fuel tank empty.
2. Fill tank with correct fueI mixture.
3. Spark plug not firing.
3. Install new spark plug.
4. Fuel not reaching
4. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace.
carburetor.
Check for kinked or split fuel line;
repair or replace.
5. Carburetor
requires
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover
adjustment.
Engine will
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. Compression
low.
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover)
Engine wilI not
f.
Air filter dirty.
1. Clean or replace air filter.
accelerate,
2. Spark plug fouled.
2. Clean or replace plug and regap.
lacks power',
3. Carburetor
requires
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover
or dies under
adjustment.
a load.
4. Carbon build-up on
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover
muffler outlet screen.
5. Compression
low.
5. Contact Sears Service (see back cover
Engine
1. Choke partially on.
1. Adjust choke.
smokes
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Empty fuel tank and refill with
_=xcessively.
correct fueI mixture.
3. Air filter dirty.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Carburetor
requires
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover
adjustment.
Engine runs
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation
not.
section.
2. Spark plug incorrect.
2. Replace with correct spark plug.
3. Carburetor
requires
3. Contact Sears Service (see back cover}.
adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on
4. Contact Sears Service (see back cover).
muffler outlet screen.
YOUR WARRANTY
RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS:
The U. S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency and Sears,
Roebuck and Co., U,S,A., are pleased
to explain the emissions control system
warranty on your year 2001-2004 small
off-road engine. Sears must warrant
the emission control system on your
small off-road engine for the periods of
time listed below provided there has
been no abuse, neglect, or improper
maintenance of your small off-road en-
gine. Your emission control system in-
cludes parts such as the carburetor and
the ignition system, Where a warrant-
able condition exists, Sears will repair
your small off-road engine at no cost to
you. Expenses covered under warranty
include diagnosis, parts and labor.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
COVERAGE: If any emissions related
part on your engine (as listed under
Emissions Control Warranty Parts List)
is defective or a defect in the materials
or workmanship of the engine causes
the failure of such an emission related
part, the part will be repaired or re-
placed by Sears. OWNER'S WAR-
PANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the
small off-road engine owner, you are
responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your in-
struction manual. Sears recommends
that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your small off-road en-
gine, but Sears cannot deny warranty
solely for the lack of receipts or for your
failure to ensure the performance of all
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