Craftsman 247.881732 Operator's Manual page 24

Disconnect the spark plugwireandgroundit against t he engineto prevent
unintended starting.Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service,
disengage allcontrols andstopthe engine.Wait untilall moving parts
havecome to a complete stop.Always wearsafetyglasses d uringoperation
or whileperforming anyadjustments o r repairs.
Thissection addresses minorserviceissues. T olocatethe nearestSears ServiceCenteror to schedule service, c allthe followingtoll free number:
1-888-331-4569.
Engine f ailsto start
Engine r unningerratically/
inconsistent RPM (huntingor
surging)
Excessive vibration
Loss ofpower
Unitfailsto propel i tself
I. Choke control n ot inCHOKE position.
2. Spark plugwiredisconnected.
3. Faultyspark p lug.
4. Fuel t ankemptyor stalefuel.
5. Engine notprimed.
6. Safety keynotinserted.
I. Movechoke control t o CHOKE position.
2. Connect wiretosparkplug.
3. Clean, adjustgap, o r replace.
4. Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
5. Prime engine asinstructed inthe Operation s ection.
6. Insertsafetykeyfullyintothe switch.
Extension c ordnotconnected ( whenusingelectric start
button,on models soequipped).
I. Engine running onCHOKE.
2. Stalefuel.
3. Wateror dirt infuelsystem.
4. Carburetor out ofadjustment.
5. Over-governed engine.
I. Loose p artsor damaged augeror impeller.
I. Spark plugwireloose.
2. Gas capventholeplugged.
I. Drive cableinneedofadjustment.
2. Drive belt loose ordamaged.
3. Wornfrictionwheel.
7. Connect oneendoftheextension cordto theelectric starter
outletandthe otherendto athree-prong 120V, grounded, A C
outlet.
I. Movechoke control t o RUN position.
2. Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
3. Drain fueltank byrunningengine until it stops.Refill w ith fresh
fuel.
4. Contact yourSears P arts & Repair Center.
5. Contact yourSears P arts & Repair Center.
I. Stopengine immediately a nddisconnect sparkplugwire.
Tighten all boltsandnuts.Ifvibration continues, haveunit
serviced b yaSears Parts & Repair Center.
I. Connectand t ightensparkplugwire.
2. Remove i ceandsnowfromgascap.Be certainventholeisclear.
I. Adjustdrivecontrol c able. R efer t o Service a ndMaintenance
section.
2. Have drivebeltreplaced. Contact y ourSears P arts & Repair
Center.
3. Replace f rictionwheel.RefertoService a ndMaintenance
section.
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