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TROUBLESHOOTING
A
WARNING
Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop
the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark
plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear
safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
This section addresses minor service issues. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule service, call the following toll free number: 1-888-331-4569.
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TITS
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Engine fails to start
1.
Throttle lever not in correct starting position
1.
Move throttle lever to START/RUN position.
2.
Choke not in the CHOKE position
2.
Move CHOKE to the CHOKE position.
3.
Spark plug wire disconnected
3.
Connect wire to spark plug.
4,
Faulty spark plug
4.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
5.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel
5. _ Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
6.
Cannot pull recoil cord
6.
Obstruction lodged in impeller. Disconnect spark plug wire
and remove lodged object.
7. _ Engine flooded
7.
Wait a few minutes to restart.
Engine runs erratically
1.
_-Unit running on CHOKE
1.
Move choke lever to the RUN position.
2.
Spark plug wire loose
2.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
3.
Stale fuel
3.
Fill tank with fresh gasoline.
4.
Water or dirt in fuel system
4.
Refill with fresh fuel.
5.
Dirty air cleaner
5.
Clean or replace air cleaner filter.
6.
Lowengine RPM
6.
Always run engine at full throttle.
7.
Carburetor out of adjustment
7.
Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
Engine overheats
1.
Engine oil level low
1,
Fill engine with proper amount and type of oil.
2.
Airflow restricted
2.
Clean debris from around the engine's cooling fins and
blower housing.
Engine hesitates at high RPMs
1.
Spark plug gap set too close
1.
Remove spark plug and adjust gap.
Engine idles poorly
1.
Fouled spark plug
1.
Replace spark plug and adjust gap.
2.
Dirty air deaner
2.
Replace air cleaner cartridge.
Excessive vibration
1.
Loose parts or damaged impeller
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
Unit does not discharge
1.
Chute deflector clogged
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
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:
Clean flail screen and inside of discharge opening.
2.
Foreign object lodged in impeller
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2.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged
object.
3.
Low engine RPM
3.
Always run engine at full throttle.
Rate of discharge slows considerably | 1.
Low engine RPM
1.
Always run engine at full throttle.
or composition of discharged
2.
Chipper blade dull
2.
Replace or sharpen chipper blade or contact your Sears Parts
material changes
& Repair Center.
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