Craftsman C944.514321 Instruction Manual

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 ofthis 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 run concurrently with applicable provincial legisla-

tion. Furthermore, some provinces DONOTallow limitation on how long an implied
warranty will last so the above ]imitations may not apply to you.

Sears Canada, Ino,, Toronto, Ontario MSB 2B8

_LDANGER: THISPOWERTOOLCAN
BEDANGEROUS/This unit can cause se-

dous injury including amputation or blind-
ness to the operatorand others. The
warnings and safety instructions inthis
manual must be follewed to provide rea-
sonable safety and efficiency in using
this unit. The operator is responsible for
following the warnings and instruclJonsin

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 operatingthe unit.

• Restrictunit to users who understand

and willfollow all warnings and safety

rules in thismanual 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. that can 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

frombeingthrownor ricochetinginto
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

Bladescan throwobjectsviolently.

i Otherscan beblindedor inured.

Keeppeopeandan mas 30feet
(10m) away.

Bladesmove Allow bladestostop _& WARNING:

_=._:momentarily beforeremoving Bladesmove momentarilyafterthe

after the them fromthecut. trigger is released.

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

others,

• Allowbladesto stopbefore
removingthemfrom the cut.

• 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. If you 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 good operating 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 for flammable 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 isin
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 unit before 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 cutting blade can come
dangerously close to your body,

• Always keep unit in front of yourbody.
Keep all partsof your body away from

the curing blade.

• Keep the cutting blade 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 in this 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 warrantyand 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 inthe
fingers, hands, and joints of people

prone tocirculation disorders or abnor-
mal swelling. Prolonged use in cold

weather has been linked to blood ves-
sel damage in otherwise healthy

people, if symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,

change in skin color or texture, or loss
offeeling inthe 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 theirphysical 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 for maintaining 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 partsfor 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
READTHISINSTRUCTIONMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

UNIT Compare the illustrationswithyour unitto familiarize youreeffwiththe location
ofthe various controls 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-
GINEfor complete 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 pulls on the starter rope, Activate the
primer bulbby pressing it and allowing

itto returnto its originalform,
THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THRO3-1LETRIGGERcontrolsengine
speed. Squeeze the triggerforfullspeed

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. If you 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 engine is certifiedto operateon

unleaded gasoline. Before operation,
gasolinemust be mixed witha good
qualitysynthetic2_'ycli air-cooled
engineoil.We recommendCraftsman
brandsyntheticoil.Mix gasolineand oil

at a ratioof 40:1, A 40:1 ratioisobtained
by mixing 3.2 ounces (95 ml) of oilwith 1

gallon(4 litres)of unleadedgasoline,

Includedwiththis bimmeris a 3.2 ounce

(95 ml)containerofoil. Pourthe ent#e

contents ofthis containerinto 1 gallon (4
I_es) of gasoline to achieve the proper

fuel mixture. DONOTUSEautomotive oil

or boat oil. These oils wi]l cause 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 carburetorcleanerproductsin

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 isoff 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 lockas 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: If the engine doesn't start af-

ter 6 pulls (atthe HALFCHOKEposi-

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 HALF CHOKEposition 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 STARTINGACOLD ENGINE,

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 10seconds,
then move choke leverto the OFF

CHOKEposition.

7. Release the throttle lockby 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 is probably 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 is in the OFFposition anddisconnect

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
Before each use

After each use

Every 5 hours of operation

Every 50 hours of operation
Yearly
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 not use unit If fuel 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 using a 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 increasesfuel 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 is removed.

2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE: To avoid creating afire hazard
or producing harmful evaporative emis-
sions, do not clean 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 to the 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 securelywith
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 dry offuel, 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 oradjustments except for car-
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 will be 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 after each 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 of sea-

son or if itwill not be used for 30 days

or more.

Ifyour unitisto be stored for a period

of time:

• Clean the entire unit,

• Store in a clean dry area.

• Clean allparts andcheck for 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 plug wire.

• 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 your engine.
Fuelstabilizerisan acceptablealterna-
tivein minimizing the formation of fuel

gum depositsduring storage.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) is already blended with fuel
stabilizer.If you do not use this Seers

oil, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your

fuel tank.

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ENGINE

• Remove spark plug and pour 1tea-

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 plug with 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 if it 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 not firing,

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, Fill tank 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 fueltank 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 small off-read engine.

Sears Canada mustwarrant the emla-
sioncontrolsystem on your smalloff-

read engine for the periodsoftime listed
below providedthere has been no

abuse, neglect,or impropermaintenance
ofyour small off-read engine.Your emis-
sioncontrolsystemincludespartssuch
as the carburetorand the ignitionsys-

tem.Where a warrantableconditionex-
ists,Sears Canada willrepairyour small

off-read engine at 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 inthe 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 allscheduled mainta-
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 repairs should be com-
pleted ina reasonable amount of time,
not to exceed 30 days. ff you 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 small off-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 warrantyrightsand responsibili-
ties,you shouldcontactyournearest 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 is not liabletocover fail-

ares of warranted padscaused by the
useof add-on or modifiedparts. HOW

TO RLE A CLAIM: Ifyou 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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