TROUBLESHOOTING
War ning
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.
Thisat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.section addresses minor service issues. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears
Problem
Engine fails to start
Cause
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1. Throttle lever not in correct starting position 1. Move throttle lever to START/RUN position.
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Choke not in ON position
Spark plug wire disconnected
Faulty spark plug
2. Move CHOKE to ON position.
3. Connect wire to spark plug.
4. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel
Cannot pull recoil cord
5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
6. Obstruction lodged in impeller. Disconnect spark
plug wire and remove lodged object.
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Safety switch not depressed
7. Safety switch must be depressed by the front tab on
the bag handle when securing the bag.
8. Connect safety switch wire to engine connector and
ground to mounting bracket.
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Safety switch wire is not connected to
engine or not properly grounded
Engine runs erratically
Engine overheats
1. Unit running on CHOKE
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
3. Fill tank with fresh gasoline.
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Spark plug wire loose
Stale fuel
Water or dirt in fuel system
Dirty air cleaner
4. Drain fuel. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Clean or replace air cleaner filter.
6. Always run engine at full throttle.
7. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.
Low engine RPM
Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Engine oil level low
1. Fill engine with proper amount and type of oil.
2. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the
engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.
2.
Air flow restricted
Engine hesitates at high RPMs 1. Spark plug gap set too close
1. Remove spark plug and adjust gap.
Engine idles poorly
Excessive vibration
Unit does not discharge
1. Fouled spark plug
1. Replace spark plug and adjust gap.
2.
Dirty air cleaner
2. Replace air cleaner cartridge.
1. Loose parts or damaged impeller
1. wire.Stop engineContactimmediatelyyour Sears Partsand disconnect& Repair Center.spark plug
1. Discharge area clogged
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug
wire. Clean flail screen and inside of discharge open-
ing.
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Foreign object lodged in impeller
Low engine RPM
Vacuum bag is full
2.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
lodged object.
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Always run engine at full throttle.
Empty bag.
1. Always run engine at full throttle.
2. ReplaceRepair Center.chipper blade or contact your Sears Parts &
Rate of discharge slows
1. Low engine RPM
Chipper blade dull
considerably or composition of
discharged material changes
2.
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