Sears 917.25591 - Manual (Page 25)

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POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
WILL NOT START
Clutch-Brake Pedal In drive position
Attachment Clutch Switch in "ENGAGED" position
No gasoline in Fuel Tank or clogged Fuel Line or Fuel
Filter
Blown Fuse
Dead Battery
Defective Ignition or loose Wiring
Spark Plug fouled
Push Pedal into brake position (Fig, 8).
Move Lever to "DISENGAGED" position (Fig. 9)
Fill Tank with fresh Gasoline. Check Fuel Line (Fig. 44)
and Carburetor (clean if necessary)
Check for fault and replace Fuse
Recharge or replace Battery
Ciieck Wiring
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap (Fig. 42)
HARD TO START
Choked improperly, flooded Engine
Clogged Fuel Tank, Fuel Line or Fuel Filter
Spark Plug fouled
Defective Battery
Defective Ignition or loose wiring
Water in gasoline or old fuel
Improper Carburetor adjustment
Poor compression
Place Throttle Control in fast position (Fig. 9) and run
starter several times to clean out gas
Remove and clean (Fig. 44)
Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap (Fig. 42)
Recharge or replace
Check the wiring and Spark Plug
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and
replace Spark Plug
Make necessary adjustments (Fig. 50)
Major engine overhaul
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
Engine overloaded
Clogged Fuel Filter
Clogged Fuel Tank
Partially plugged Air Cleaner
Improper Carburetor adjustment
Dirty Air Screen
Low oil level
Spark Plug fouled, improper gap or wrong type
Faulty ignition
Poor compression
Gasoline In oil
. Dirty Air Cleaner
Shift to a lower gear or reduce load
Remove and replace (Fig, 44)
Remove and clean
Remove and clean (Fig, 36)
Make necessary adjustments (Fig, 50)
Clean Air Screen, Cylinder Fins (Fig, 41) and Muffler area
Add or change oil (Fig. 3S|
Replace Spark Plugs and adjust gap (Fig. 42)
Check Spark Plugs and for any loose wires
Major Engine overhaul
Drain Engine oil and refill
Remove and clean (Fig. 36)
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Dirty Air Screen
Low oil level
Dirty Engine
Partially plugged Muffler
Improper Carburetor adjustment
Clean Air Screen (Fig 40)
Add or change oil (Fig. 35)
Clean Cylinder Fins, rotating Screen and Muffler area
Remove and dean Muffler (Fig. 40)
Adjust Carburetor (Fig, 50)
NO LIGHTS
No Headlight with Light Switch in "ON" position
and engine running
Check Wire Connections and Switch, Replace Light Bulbs
WON'T CHARGE
Blown Fuse
Defective Battery Check for fault and replace
Replace
SIOBASE
1. FUEL SYSTEM '
NOTE: THE USE OF A FUEL ADDITtVE, SUCH AS STA­
BIL, OR AN EQUIVALENT, WILL MINIMIZE THE FOR-
MATIONOF FUELGUMDEPOSITSDURINGSTORAGE.
SUCH AN ADDITIVE MAY BE ADDED TO THE GASO­
LINE IN THE FUEL TANK OF THE ENGINE, OR TO
THE GASOLINE IN A STORAGE CONTAINER,
if Sta-Bfl is not used all fuel should be removed from fuel
tank..
a. Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing the engine to
run out of gasoline. NOTE; GASOLINE LEFT IN
YOUR ENGINE WILL LEAVE GUM DEPOSITS CLOG­
GING FUEL SYSTEM.
b. Dispose of gasoline if rtot to be used. NOTE: GASO­
LINE STORED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS LOSES
ITS VOLATILITY (ABILITY TO BURN EFFECT­
IVELY),
2, ENGINE OIL
Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil.
(See chart, page 6),
3„ CYLINDERS
a. Remove Spark Plugs. , 25
b Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug holes Into cy­
linders,
c. Turn Ignition Key to "START" position for a few
seconds to distribute oil.
d. Replace with new Spark Plugs.
4. BATTERY
a, Remove battery if tractor is not used regularly during
winter months, Store in cool, dry place (above 5D“F,).
CAUTION: A DIRTY BATTERY GAN RUIN A
F loor , clean battery before storage .
b. Re-charge each month if necessary, NOTE: BATTERIES
NOT IN USE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND NOT
KEPT
FULLY CHARGED, PRODUCE SULPHATE
DEPOSITS ON PLATES WHICH CANNOT BE RE­
MOVED BY RECHARGING.
5. GENERAL CLEANING
Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of ail foreign matter,
6. STORE IN A CLEAN AND DRY AREA.
Sears, Roebuck and Co, reserves the right to make any changes
in design or improvements without imposing any obligation
,to install the same upon its items heretofore manufactured.