Sears 917.299642 - Manual (Page 21)

STORAGE
STORAGE
Keep your Tiller in a weatherproof, dry building. To avoid
Engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied be­
fore storage of 30 days or longer.
• Drain Fuel Tank; am Engine until gasoline in Carbure­
tor is used.
• While Engine is still warm, drain oil from Engine Refill
with fresh oil,
• Remove Spark Plug: pour one half ounce of clean en­
gine oil into cylinder. Puli Starter Handle slowly several
times to distribute oil Replace Spark Plug
' Clean entire Tiller, especially Cylinder Fins, Blower
Housing and Air Screen, Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Gasoline stored for several months will lose its volatility
(ability to burn effectively): therefore, always use up gaso-
line at the end of the season. Do not store, spill, or use
gasoline near an open flame or devices such as a stove,
furnace, or water neater which utilize a pilot light or de­
vices that can create a spark.
CAUTION: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM
DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSEN­
TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE
CARBURETOR,
FUEL FILTER. FUEL
HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT
ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED
GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE
WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STOR­
AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE
FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN
STORAGE.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Probable Cause »
PROBLEM:
Possible Remedy
WILL NOT START OR HARD TO START:
No gasoline in Fuel Tank Fill Tank with gasoline
Throttle Control not set properly »■ Place Throttle Control in “FAST" position
Choked improperly, flooded Engine Move Choke Control to “RUN" position or place Throttle Control in
“FAST position and pull Starter several times to clear out gas
Clogged Fuel Tank •• Remove and clean
Dirty Air Cleaner Cartridge Remove and clean or replace
Spark Plug Dirty or improper gap «r Clean, adjust gap or replace
Water in gasoline or old fuel «■ Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and
replace Spark Plug
Improper Carburetor adjustment w Make necessary adjustments
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER:
Engine overloaded w Set Depth Stake for shallower tilting
Clogged Fuel Tank •• Remove and clean
Partially plugged Air Cleaner «»• Remove and clean or replace
Improper Carburetor adjustment Make necessary adjustments
Dirty Air Screen •• Clean Air Screen
Spark Plug dirty, improper gap, or wrong type » Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap
Poor compression «r Major Engine Overhaul
Oil in gasoline Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor
ENGINE OVERHEATS:
Dirty Air Screen Clean Air Screen
Low oil level or dirty oil» Add or change oil
Dirty Engine »■ Clean Cylinder Fins, Air Screen, and Muffler area
Partially Plugged Muffler •• Remove and clean Muffler
Improper Carburetor adjustment »■ Make necessary adjustments
SOIL BALLS UP OR CLUMPS:
Ground too wet» Wait for more favorable soil conditions
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