Troubleshooting Points; Friction Wheel; Spark Plug; Control Cables - Craftsman 536.886331 Owner's Manual

10 horsepower 29" dual stage 120v. electric start snow thrower
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TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLE
Difficult starting
Engine runs en'stlcelly
Engine stalls
Engine runs erratically;
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Unit falls to propel
itself
Unit fails to
discharge snow
Headlight does not work
CAUSE
Defective spark plug
Water or dirt in fuel system
Blocked fuel line or low on fuel
Unit running on CHOKE
Water or dirt in fuel system
Carburetor out of adjustment
Loose parts; damaged impeller
Drive belt loose or damaged
incorrect adjustment of traction
drive cable
Worn or damaged friction wheel
Auger drive belt loose or damaged
Auger controlcablenot adjusted
correctly
Shear bolt broken
Discharge chute clogged
Foreign object lodged in auger
Loose wire connection
Bulb burned out
CORRECTION
Replace defective plug.
Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh
fuel,
Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh
fuel (gasotine/oil mixture if 2 cycle engine).
Set choke lever to RUN position.
Usa carburetor bowl drain to flush and retill with fresh
fuel.
Adjust carburetor.
Stop engine immediately
and disconnect spark plug w=re
Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman
Replace drive belt.
Adjust traction drive cable
Replace friction wheel.
Adjust auger drive bolt; replace if damaged.
Adjust auger control cable.
Replace shear bolt
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire
Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing
Stop engine immediately
and disconnect spark plug wire
Remove oblect from auger
Tighten connection
Replace headlight bulb

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