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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

Engine fails to start

1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

2. Blocked fuel line.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
4. Faulty spark plug.

‘1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

2

. Clean fuel line.

3. Connect wire to spark plug.
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.

Engine runs erratic

1. Unit running on CHOKE.

2. Spark plug wire loose.

3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

4. Water or dirt in fuel system.

5. Dirty air cleaner.

6

. Carburetor out of adjustment.

1. Move choke lever to OFF position.

2

.

Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

3.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean

fresh gasoline.

4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh

fuel.

5.

Clean air cleaner as instructed in

Maintenance section.

6

.

Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor

Adjustment

in

Adjustment

section

of this manual).

Engine overheats

1. Engine oil level low.

2. Air flow restricted.

3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.

1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.

2. Remove blower housing and

clean as instructed in

Maintenance section.

3.

Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor

Adjustment

in

Adjustment

section

of this manual).

Will not split logs

Reservoir fluid level low.

Check and fill reservoir tank as
instructed in Operation section
of this manual.

Leaking cylinder

1. Broken seals.

2. Scored cylinder.

1. Replace seals.*

2. Replace cylinder.*

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments iisted above, piease contact your nearest SEARS Service
Center.

*Shouid be performed by your SEARS Service Center only.

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