Craftsman 944514321 Owner's manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 944514321

Category: Power hedge trimmers

Type: Owner's manual

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C944.514321

Instruction Manual

25cc / 1.5 cu.in. 2-Cycle

GASOLINE HEDGE TRIMMER

Model No.

C944.514321 - 22" Blade

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

WARNING:Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this product.

Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

530165302-01 6/1/04

Warranty Statement 2 Storage 9

Safety Rules 2 Treubleshooting Chart 10

Assembly 4 Emissions Statement 11

Operation 5

Maintenance 7 Parts List Center Section

Service &Adjustments 8 Parts and Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED "1_/O(2) YEAR WARRANTY FOR CRAFTSMAN®GAS POWERED HEDGE

TRIMMER

For two (2)years from the date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc.,willrepair or replace

tree of charge, at Sears option, parts which are detect{re as a resultof materials or

workmanship.

COMMERCIALOR RENTALUSE:

Ifthis Gas Hedge Trimmer is used for commercial application the warranty is void.

This warranty does NOT cover:

1. Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades,

starter rope, spark plugs, and filter.

2. Pre-delivery setup.

3. Customer negleot; operating Hedge Trimmer without proper fuel mixture.

Warranty service is available by returning the Gas Hedge Trimmer to the nearest

Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this

product is in use in Canada.

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty _nd does not exclude or limit

legal rights you may have but shall runconcurrently with applicable provincial legisla-

tion. Furthermore, some provinces DO NOTallow limitation on how long an implied

warranty will last so the above ]imitations may not apply to you.

Sears Canada, Ino,, Toronto, Ontario MSB2B8

_LDANGER: THISPOWERTOOLCAN

BEDANGEROUS/This unit can cause se-

dous injury including amputation or blind-

ness to the operatorand others. The

warnings and safety instructions in this

manual must be follewed to provide rea-

sonable safety and efficiency in using

this unit. The operator is responsible for

following the warnings and instruclJons in

this manual and on the unit. Never allow

childrento usa this tool.

_WARN|NG: Faitureto fettow all

Safety Rules and Precautions can ra-

salt in serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

• Read your instruction manual care-

tullyuntilyou completely understand

and can follow all warnings and

safety rules before operating the unit.

• Restrictunitto users who understand

and willfollow allwarnings and safety

rules in this manual and on the unit,

PLAN AHF.AD

,_ WARNING: Inspectthe area be-

fore startingthe unit. Remove all debris

and hard objects such as rocks,glass,

wire, etc. thatcan ricochet, be thrown,

or otherwise cause injuryor damage

duringoperation.

• Alwayswear eye protec_onwhen op-

erating,servicing,orperformingmain-

tenance on unit.Wearingeye protec-

tionwillhelp to preventbrushor dabris

frombeingthrownorricochetinginto

eyesand facewhichcan resultin

blindness and!orserious injury.Eye

protection should be marked Z87.

• Wear hearing protec_onwhen usk_

this unit.

* Secure hairabove shoulderlength.Se-

cure or remove jewelry, looseclothing,

or clothing w_ _oose_ hanging straps,

ties, tassels, etc.They can be caught

inmoving parts.

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sa_f_e_ B_o_s _ _IL WARNING:

Bladescanthrowobjectsviolently.

. ,_ • Youcan beblindedor injured.

• Wearsafety glasses.

Glasses

_, WARNING:

Hazardzoneforthrownobjects

Bladescanthrowobjectsviolently.

i Otherscan beblindedor inured.

Keeppeopeandan mas 30feet

(10m) away.

Bladesmove Allow bladestostop _& WARNING:

_=._:momentarily beforeremoving Bladesmovemomentarilyafterthe

after the them fromthecut. triggeris released.

triggeris _ ..-.,,_Jt • The bladescan seriouslycutyou or

others,

• Allowbladesto stopbefore

removingthemfrom thecut.

• Stay alert. Do not operate unit when

you are tired, ill, upset, or ff you are

under the influence of alcohol, drugs,

or medication.

• Keep children, bystanders, and ani-

mals away from work area a mini-

mum of 30 feet (10 meters) when

starting or operating unit.

If situations occur which are not cov-

ered in this manual, use care and good

judgment. Ifyou need assistance, con-

tact your Seers Service Centre.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

• Eliminate all sources of sparks or

flame (including smoking, open

flames, or work that can cause

sparks) in the areas where fuel is

mixed, poured, or stored.

• Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area;

store fuel in a cool, dry, well ver_lated

place; use an approved, marked con-

tainer for all fuel purposes.

• Do not smoke while handling fuel or

while operating the unit.

• Do not fill fuel tank while engine is

running.

• Make sure the unitis properlyas-

sembled and in goodoperating con-

dition,

• Avoid spillingfuel or oil. Wipe up fuel

spillsbefore starting the engine.

• Move at least t0 feet (3 meters)

away from fuel and fueling site before

starting engine.

• Always store gasolinein a container

approved forflammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

_' DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE - Blade

moves momentarily alter the trigger is

released. Do not attempt to clear away

cut matedal when the blade is in mo-

tion. Make sure the ON/OFFswitch is in

the OFF position, the spark plug wire is

disconnected, and the blade has

stopped moving before removing

jammed material from the cutting

blade. Do not grab or hold the unit by

the cutting blade.

• Inspect unitbefore each use for

worn, loose, missing, or damaged

parts. Do not use until unit is in

proper working order.

• Keep outside surfaces free from oil

and fuel.

• Never start or run engine inside a

closed room or building, Breathing

exhaust fumes can kill.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Do

not use in unventilated areas or

where explosive vapors or carbon

monoxide build up could be present.

• DO not overreach or use from unsta-

ble surfaces such as ladders, trees,

steep slopes, rooftops,etc. Keep firm

footing and balance at all times.

• Do not raise unit above your shoul-

ders;the cuttingblade can come

dangerously close to your body,

• Always keep unit in front of yourbody.

Keep all partsofyour body away from

the curing blade.

• Keep the cuttingblade and airvents

free fTomdebris.

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• Use only for jobs explained in this

manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

• Have ait maintenance and service

not explained inthis manual per-

formed by a Sears Service Centre.

• Disconnect spark plug before per-

forming maintenance except for car-

buretor adjustments.

• Do not use a cuttingblade that is

bent, warped, cracked, broken, or

damaged in any other way. Have

worn or damaged parts replaced by

your Sears Service Centre.

• Use only recommended Craftsman®

cutting blades and replacement

parts; use of any other parts may

void your warranty and cause dam-

age to your unit.

• Empty fue_tank before storing the unit.

Use up fuel left in carburetor by starting

engine and letting it run unf_litstops.

• Hand carry the unit with the engine

stopped and the muffler and cutting

blade away from your body.

• Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel

tank, and secure the unit before stor-

ing or transporting it in a vehicts.

• Do not store the unit or fuel in a

closed area where fuel vapors can

reach sparks or an open flame from

hot water heaters, electric motors or

switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store the unit so the cutting blade

cannot accidentally cause injury.

• Store in a dry area out of reach of

children.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-

tions through prolonged use of gaso-

line powered hand tools could cause

blood vessel or nerve damage in the

fingers, hands, and joints of people

prone tocirculation disorders or abnor-

mal swelling. Prolonged use in cold

weather has been linked toblood ves-

sel damage in otherwise healthy

people, if symptoms occur such as

numbness, pain, loss ofstrength,

change in skin coloror texture, or loss

offeeling in the fingers, hands, or

joints, discontinuethe use of thistool

and seek medical attention. An

antivibration system does not guaran-

tee the avoidance of these problems.

Users who operate power tools on a

continualand regular basis must moni-

torclosely their physical conditionand

the conditionof thistool.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Your hedge trim-

met is equippedwith a temperature

limitingmuffler and spark arresting

screen which meets the requirements

ofCalifornia Codes 4442 and 4443. All

U.S. forest land and the states of Cali-

fornia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New

Jersey, Oregon, and Washington re-

quire by law that many internalcom-

bustionengines be equipped with a

spark arresting screen, Ifyou operate

a hedge trimmer in a state or locale

where such regulations exist,you are

legally responsible formaintaining the

operating conditionofthese parts.

Failure todo so is a violationof the law.

For normal homeowner use, the muffler

and spark arresting screen will not re-

quire any service. After 50 hours of

use, we recommend that your muffler

and spark arresting screen be replaced

by your Sears Service Centre.

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.

Model C944.514321

• Hedge Trimmer

• Scabbard

• 2-Cycle Engine Oil

Examine parts for damage. Do not use

damaged parts.

NOTE: Ifyou need assistance orfind

parts missing or damaged, contact

your Sears Service Centre.

It is normalfor the fuel filter to rattle in

the empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is

normaldue to carburetor adjustments

and testing done by the manufacturer.

ASSEMBLY

Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled;

noassembly is required.

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KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

UNIT Compare the illustrationswithyour unitto familiarize youreeffwiththe location

ofthe variouscontrols and adjustments.Save this manual forfuture reference.

Muffler

ON/OFF

Switch

Spark Plug _.

_. Throttle Lock

Hand Guard -_.

Lock-out

Primer

ON/OFF SWITCH

The ON/OFFSWITCHis used to stop the

engine, To stop the engine, move the

switchto the OFFposition.

CHOKE

The CHOKEhelpsto supplyfuel to the

engine to aid in cold starling.Activate the

choke by movingchoke liver to the de-

sired position.See STARTINGYOUR EN-

GINEforcomplete startinginformation.

Trigger

Bulb

Choke Lever Fuel Mix FillCap

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMERBULBremoves air from the

fuel lines and fills them with fuel. This

allowsyou to startthe engine with few-

er pullson the starter rope, Activate the

primer bulbby pressing itand allowing

itto returnto its originalform,

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THRO3-1LETRIGGERcontrolsengine

speed. Squeeze the triggerfor fullspeed

operatiea;release it for idlespeed.

_IL WARNING; Muffler is very hot

during and after use. Do not touch the

muffler or allow combustJbtematerial

such as dry grass orfuel to do so.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Be sure to read the

fuel informationinthe safety rules

before you begin. Ifyou do not

understand the safety rules, do not

attempt tofuel your unit, Contact your

Sears Service Centre.

FUELING ENGINE

_I=WARNING: Remove fuel cap

slowlywhen refueling.

This engineis certifiedto operateon

unleaded gasoline. Before operation,

gasolinemust bemixed witha good

qualitysynthetic2_'ycli air-cooled

engineoil.We recommendCraftsman

brandsyntheticoil.Mix gasolineand oil

at a ratioof40:1, A 40:1 ratioisobtained

by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) ofoilwith 1

gallon(4 litres)of unleadedgasoline,

Includedwiththis bimmeris a 3.2 ounce

(95 ml)containerof oil.Pourthe ent#e

contents of this containerinto 1 gallon (4

I_es) of gasoline to achieve the proper

fuel mixture. DONOTUSEautomotive oil

or boat oil. These oils wi]lcause engine

damage. When mixing fuel, follow

instructions printedon container.

Once oil is added to gasoline, shake

container momentarily to assure that the

fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read

and follow the safety rules relalJngto fuel

before fueling your unit.

IMPORTANT

Experienceindicatesthat alcohol

blendedfuels (calledgasoholor using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separationand formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine

white in storage. To avoid engine prob-

lims, empty the fuel system before stor-

age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas

tank,startthe engine and let it run until

thefuel lines and carburetorare empty.

Use fresh fuel nextseason.Never use

engine or carburetorcleaner productsin

thefuel tank or permanentdamage may

occur. See the STORAGEsection for

eddiitonal information.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT POINTS

• Use the minimum throttle speed nec-

essary to effectively cut hedges for

optimal hedge trimmer performance.

• Never attempt to use this hedge trim-

mer to cut hedges that have any

branches with a diameter larger than

7/16" (1 cm).

OPERATING POSITION

Hearing_'_

Protection _- EYo_ection

t2._.

STOPPING YOUR ENGINE

• To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF

switch to the OFFposition,

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

• Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3

meters) away from the fueling site.

• Hold the unit on the ground in the

starting position as shown. Support

unit so the blade is off of the ground

and away from trees, bushes, on-

lookers, etc.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a

warm engine after running out of

fuel)

Throttle_/_

Trigger

1. Move the ON

position.

ThrottleLock

/ Throttle

OFFswitchto the ON

2, Engage the throttle lock as follows:

• press the throttle lock-out;

• squeeze and hold throttle trigger;

• press and hold throttle lock;

• release the throttle trigger

NOTE: Keep the throttle lock engaged

unlJlthe engine starts.

ON OFF

_,, // Switch

3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4. Move the choke lever to the FULL

CHOKEposition.

PrimerBulb Choke

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5, Pull starter rope handle sharply until

engine sounds as ifit is trying to run,

but do not pull rope more than 6

times.

6. Move the choke lever to the HALF

CHOKEposition.

7. Pull starter rope sharply until the en-

gine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

NOTE: Ifthe engine doesn't start af-

ter 6 pulls (atthe HALF CHOKEposi-

tion), check to make sure the ON/

OFF switch is in the ON position.

Move the choke lever to the FULL

CHOKEposition and press the prim-

er bulb 6 times; pullthe starter rope

2 more times. Move the choke lever

to the HALFCHOKEposition and pull

the starter rope until the engine

runs, but no more than 6 more pulls.

ffthe engine stilldoesn't start, itis

probably flooded. Proceed to

STARTINGA FLOODEDENGINE.

8. Once the engine starts, allow itto

run 10 seconds, then move the

choke lever to the OFFCHOKEposi-

tion.Allow the unit to run for 30 more

seconds at the OFFCHOKE position

before squeezing and releasing the

throttle trigger to release the throttle

lock. NOTE: If engine dies with the

choke lever in the OFF CHOKEposi-

tion.movethechokelevertothe

HALFCHOKE position and pull the

rope until engine runs, but no more

than 6 pulls.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Move the ON/OFFswitch tothe ON

position.

2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6

times.

3. Move the choke lever to the HALF

CHOKEposition.

4. Engage the throttle lock as directed

in STARTINGACOLDENGINE,

NOTE: Keep the throttle lock engaged

until the engine starts.

5. Pull starter rope sharply until engine

runs, but no more than 5 pulls.

6. Allow the engine to run 10 seconds,

then move choke leverto the OFF

CHOKEposition.

7. Release the throttle lock by squeez-

ing and releasing the throttle trigger.

NOTE: ff engine has not started, pull

starter rope 5 more pulis. Ifengine still

does not run, it isprobably flooded. Pro-

ceed to STARTINGA FLOODEDENGINE.

STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE

Flooded engines can be started by

placing the ON/OFFswitch in the ON

position and the choke lever inthe OFF

CHOKEposition and engaging the

throttle lock as directed in the START-

INGA COLD ENGINEsection; then, pull

the rope to clear the engine of excess

fuel, Starting could require pulling the

starter rope many times depending on

how bedly the unit isflooded.

Ifthe unit still doesn't start, refer to the

TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLEor call

1-800-235-5878.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARNING: Ensure ON/OFFswitch isin the OFFposition and disconnect

the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjust-

ments.

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK

Check for loose fasteners and parts

Check for damaged or worn parts

Inspect and clean unit and labels

Clean air filter

Inspect muffler and spark arresting screen

Replace spark plug

Replace fuel filter

WHEN TO PERFORM

Before each use

After each use

Every 5 hours of operation

Every 50 hours of operation

Yearly

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cov-

er items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence, To re-

ceive full value from the warranty, the

operator must maintain unit as instruct-

ed in this manual. Various adjustments

will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

• Spark Plug Boot

• Air Fitter

• Housing Screws

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact your Sears Service Centre for

replacement of damaged orworn parts.

• ON/OFFSwitch - Ensure ON/OFF

switch functions properly by moving

the switchto the OFFposition.Make

sure engine stops; then restart engine

and continue.

• FuelTank - Do notuse unit Iffuel tank

shows signs of damage or leaks.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND

LABELS

• Before and after each use, inspect

complete unitfor loose or damaged

parts.

• After each use, clean the unitand la-

bels usinga damp cloth with a mild

detergent.

• Wipe off unitwith a clean dry cloth.

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CLEAN AIR FILTER

Air Filter

Cover

Air Filter

Screw

A dirty airfilter decreases engine per-

formance and increases fuel consump-

tionand harmful emissions. Always

clean after every 5 hours of operation.

1. Clean the cover and the area

around itto keep debris from falling

intothe carburetor chamber when

the cover isremoved.

2. Remove partsas illustrated.

NOTE: To avoid creating afire hazard

or producing harmful evaporative emis-

sions, do notclean filter in gasoline or

other flammable solvent.

3. Wash the tilter in soap and water.

4. Allow tiltarto dry.

5. Add a few drops of oil tothe tilter;

squeeze filterto distributeoil.

6. Replace parts.

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK

ARRESTING SCREEN

NOTE: THESPARKARRESTINGSCREEN

ONTHIS UNITISNOTSERVlCF_ABLE.

As the unit isused, carbon deposits

build up on the muffler and spark ar-

resting screen. For normal homeowner

use, however, the muffler and spark ar-

resting screen will not require any ser-

vice. After 50 hours of use, we recom-

mend that your muffler and spark ar-

resting screen be replaced by a Sears

Service Centre.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugeach year to en-

sure the engine startseasier and runs

better.Set spark plug gap at 0,025 inch

(0.6 mm). Ignition timing is fixed, non-

adjustable.

1. Twist,then pulloff spark plug boot.

2. Remove spark plug from cylinder

and discard.

3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y

spark plug and tighten securely with

a 3/4 inch (19 ram) socket wrench.

4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.

REPLACE FUEL FILTER

To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run-

ningit dryoffuel, then remove fuel cap/

retainer assembly from tank. Pullfilter

from tank and remove it from the fuel

line. Installnew fuel fitter on fuel line;

reinstallparts.

Fuel Filter

_iI Line

_WARNING: Disconnect the spark

plug before performing maintenance,

service or adjustments except forcar-

buretor adjustments.

We recommend all service and adjust-

merits not listed in this manual be per-

formed by your Sears Service Centre.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Keep otbers away

when making idle speed adjustments.

The blade willbe moving during most

ofthis procedure. Wear your protective

equipment and observe all safety pre-

cautions. When making adjustments,

use a screwdriver short enough to

keep your hands behind the hand-

guard and away from the blade. After

making adjustments, the blade must

not move at idle speed.

The carburetor has been carefully set

at the factory. Adjustments may be

necessary if you notice any of the fol-

lowing conditions:

• Engine will not idle when the throttle

is released.

• The blade moves at idle.

Keep others away when making idle

speed adjustments. Make adjustments

with the unitrestingon a level surface

free of debris that can be caught in the

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hedge trimmer blade. Serious injury to

the operator and others can occur if the

carburetor is not properly adjusted.

Keep all parts of your body away from

the blade and muffler.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Allow engine to idle.Adjust speed until

engine runs without blade moving (idle

toofast) or engine stalling(idle speed

too slow).

• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to

increase engine speed if engine

stalls or dies.

•Tum idle speed screw counterclock-

wise to decrease engine speed if the

blade moves at idle.

_WARNING: Recheck the idle

speed after each adjustment. The

blade must not move at idle speed to

avoid sedous injury to the operator or

others,

SpeedScrew

If you require further assistance or are

unsure about performing this proce-

dure, contact your Sears Service

Centre or call our customer assistance

help line at 1-800-235-5878.

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4_WARNING: Perform the following

steps aftereach use:

• Allow engine to cool, and secure the

unit before storing or transporting.

• Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated

area where fuel vapors cannot reach

sparks or open flames from water

heaters, electric motors or switches,

furnaces, etc.

• Store unit with all guards in place.

Position unit so that any sharp object

cannot accidentally cause injury.

• Store unit and fuel well out of the

reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare unit for storageat end ofsea-

son or if itwillnot be used for30 days

or more.

Ifyour unitisto be stored for a period

of time:

• Clean the entire unit,

• Store in a clean dry area.

• Clean allparts and checkfor damage.

Have damaged parts repaired or re-

placed by yourSears Service Centre.

• Lightly oil external metal surfaces, in-

cludingthe blade.

To oil the blade:

• Stop the engine and allow blade to

come to a complete stop.

• Ensure ON/OFFswitch is inthe OFF

position.

• Disconnect the spark plugwire.

• Apply a light machine oil along the

edge of the top strap as shown.

OIL

FUEL SYSTEM

Under FUELINGENGINEinthe OPERA-

TIONsection ofthis manual, see mes-

sage labeled IMPORTANT regarding

the use of gasohol in yourengine.

Fuelstabilizerisan acceptablealterna-

tivein minimizing the formation of fuel

gum depositsduringstorage.Add stabi-

lizer to gasolinein fuel tank or fuel stor-

age container.Followthe mix instructions

found on stabilizercontainer.Run engine

at least5 minutes afteradding stabilizer,

Craftsman 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air

cooled) isalready blended with fuel

stabilizer.If you do not use this Seers

oil, you can add a fuel stabilizerto your

fuel tank.

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ENGINE

• Remove spark plug and pour 1 tea-

spoon of 40:1,2-cycle engine oil (air

cooled) through the spark plug open-

ing. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to

10 times to distribute oil.

• Replace spark plugwith new one of

recommended type and heat range

(see REPLACESPARKPLUGsection).

• Clean air filter.

• Cheek entire unit for loose screws,

nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-

aged, broken, or worn parts.

• At the beginning of the next season,

use only fresh fuel having the proper

gasoline to oil ratio.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one sea-

son to another.

• Replace your gasoline can ifit starts

to rust,

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before perform-

ing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require

operation of the unit.

TROUBLE

Engine will not

start.

Engine will

not idle

properly.

Engine willnot

accelerate,

lacks power,

or dies under

a load.

Engine

smokes

excessively.

Engine runs

hot,

CAUSE

1. ON/OFF switch in the OFF

position.

2, Engine flooded.

3, Fuel tank empty.

4, Spark plug notfiring,

5. Fuel not reaching

carburetor.

6. Compression low.

1. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

2, Crankshaft seals worn,

3, Compression low.

1. Air filterdirty,

2, Spark plug fouled.

3, Carburetor requires

adjustment,

4. Carbon build*up on

muffleroutlet screen.

5. Compression low.

I. Choke partially on.

2. Fuel mixture incorrect.

!3. Air filter dirty.

I4. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Spark plug incorrect.

3. Carburetor requires

adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on

mLitflar outlet screen.

REMEDY

1. Move ON/OFF switchto the ON

position.

2. See "Starting a Flooded Engine"

in Operation Section.

3, Filltank with correct fuel mixture.

4. Install new spark plug.

5. Check for dirtyfuel filter; replace.

Check for kinked or splitfuel line;

repair or replace.

6. Contact Sears Service (see back

cover).

1. See "Carburetor Adjustment"in

Service and Adjustments Section,

2, Contact Sears Service (see back

cover).

3, Contact Sears Service (see back

cover).

t. Clean or replace air filter.

2, Clean or replace plug

and regal}.

13. Contact Sears Service (see back

cover).

!4. Contact Sears Service (see back

I cover).

5. Contact Sears Service (see back

cover).

1. Adjust choke,

2, Empty fuel tank and refillwith

correct fuel mixture,

3. Clean or replace air filter.

4, Contact Sears Service (see back

cover).

1. See "Fueling Engine" in Operation

seclJon.

2. Replace withcorrect spark plug.

3. Contact Sears Service (see back

cover).

4. Contact Sears Service (see back

cover).

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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND

OBLIGATIONS: The U. S. Environ-

mental Protection Agency/Environment

Canada and Sears Canada, Inc., are

pleased to explainthe emissionscontrol

systemwarranty onyour year

2002-2004 smalloff-read engine.

Sears Canada mustwarrantthe emla-

sioncontrolsystem on your small off-

read engine forthe periodsoftime listed

below providedthere has been no

abuse, neglect,or impropermaintenance

ofyour small off-read engine.Your emis-

sioncontrolsystemincludes partssuch

as the carburetorand the ignitionsys-

tem.Where a warrantableconditionex-

ists,Sears Canada willrepairyour small

off-read engineat no cost toyou. Ex-

ponees covered underwarrantyinclude

diagnosis,portsand labor. MANUFAC-

TURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: if

any emissionsrelated parton your en-

gine (as listedunder Emissions Control

WarrantyParts List)isdefective or a de-

fect in the materials orworkmanshipof

the engine causes the failure ofsuch an

emissionrelated part, the partwillbe re-

pairedor replacedby Sears Canada.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSI-

BILITIES: As the smalloff-reed engine

owner,you are responsibleforthe per-

formance of the required maintenance

listed in your instruction manual. Sears

Canada recommends that you retain all

receipts coveting maintenance on your

small off-road engine, but Sears Canada

cannot deny warranty solely for the lack

of receiptsorfor your failure to ensure

the performance of allscheduledmainta-

nance. As the small off-read engine

owner, you should be aware that Sears

Canada may deny you warranty cover-

age if your smalloff-reed engine or a

port of it has failed due to abuse, ne-

glect, improper maintenance, unap-

proved modifications, or the use of parts

notmade or approved by the original

equipment manufacturer. You are re-

sponsible for presenting your small off-

road engine to a Sears Canada autho-

rized repair centre as soon as a problem

exists. Warranty repairsshould be com-

pleted ina reasonable amount of time,

not to exceed 30 days. ffyou have any

questions regarding your warranty rights

and responeibilities, you should contact

your nearest authorized service centre or

call Sears Canada at 1-800-469-4663.

WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT

BATE: The warranty periodbegins on

the date the smalloff-reed engine is par-

chased. LENGTH OF COVERAGE:

Thiswarrantyshallbe for a periodof two

years from the initialdate of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED: REPAIR OR RE-

PLACEMENT OF PARTS. Repairor re-

placementof any warranted partwillbe

performedat no chargeto the owner at

an approvedSears Canada servicing

centre. Ifyou have any questJansregard-

ingyour warranty rightsandresponsibili-

ties,you shouldcontact yournearest au-

thorized service cenf_e or call Sears

Canada at 1-800-469-4663. WAR-

RANTY PERIOD: Any warranted port

which is not scheduled for replacement

as required maintenance, or which is

scheduled only for regular lespection to

the effect of "repair or replace as neces-

sary" shall be warranted for 2 years. Any

warranted part which is scheduled for

replacementas required maintenance

shall be warrantedfor the period of time

up to the first scheduled replacement

point for that part DIAGNOSIS: The

owner shall not be charged for diagnos-

tic laborwhich leads to the determination

that a warranted part is def_etive if the

diagnostic work is performed at an ap-

proved Sears Canada servicingcenlre.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES: Sears

Canada may be liablefor damages to

otherenginecomponentscaused by the

failureofa warranted port still underwar-

ranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED: All

failures caused by abuse, neglect, or im-

properreaintananceare not covered.

ADD-ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: The

useof add-on or modified partscan be

groundsfordisellewinga warrantyclaim.

Sears Canada isnot liabletocover fail-

ares of warranted padscaused by the

useof add-on or modifiedparts. HOW

TO RLE A CLAIM: If you have any

questionsregardingyour warrantyrights

and responsibilities, you should contact

your nearest authorized service centre or

call Sears Canada at 1-800-469-4663.

WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SER-

VICE: Warranty servicesor repairsshall

be previded at all Sears Canada service

centres, Call 1-800-469-4663.

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MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND

REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED

PARTS: Any Sears Canada approved

replacement partused inthe perfor-

mance of any warranty maintenance or

repair on emission related partswill be

provided without charge to the owner if

the part is under warranty.

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY

PARTS LIST: Carburetor, IgnitionSys-

tem:Spark Plug (coveredup tomainte-

nance schedule), Ignition Module.

MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The

owner is responsible for the performance

of all required maintenance as defined

in the instruction manual.

The informationon the product label indicates whichstandard your engine is certified.

Example: (Year) EPA Phase 1 or Phase 2 and/or CALIFORNIA,

This engine is certified to be emissions compliant forthe fo]lawing use:

[] Moderate (50 hours)

[] Intermediate (125 hours)

[] Extended (300 hours)

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