Troubleshooting - Craftsman 247.887330 Operator's Manual

Beforeperforming anytype d maintenance/service, disengage all
controlsandstoptheengine. W aituntilall movingpartshavecometo
a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireand ground it against t he
engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operation or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs.
Thissectionaddresses minor serviceissues.To locate the nearestSearsServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears
at 1-800-4-1VlY-HOIVl E®.
Enginefails to start
Enginerunserratically
1. Chokenotactivated
2. Throttle/chokecontrol notin correctposition
3. Sparkplugwire disconnected
4. Faultyspark plug
5. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel
6. Blockedfuel line
1. Unit runningwith choke applied
2. Sparkplugwire loose
3. Stalefuel
4. Wateror dirt in fuel system
5. Dirtyair cleaner
1. Engineoil levellow
2. Air flow restricted
Engineoverheats
Enginehesitatesat high RPMs 1. Sparkpluggap settoo close 1.
Engineidles poorly 1. Fouledspark plug 1.
2. Dirtyair cleaner 2.
Excessive vibration 1. Cuttingbladeslooseor unbalanced 1.
2. Damaged,dull,or bentcuttingblade 2.
3. Loosehardware 3.
Unitfails to propelitself 1. Drivebelt looseor damaged 1.
Poormowingperformance 1. Dullblade(s) 1.
2. Broken,loose,or wornbelt(s) 2.
3. Blade(s)out of balance 3.
1. Placethrottle/chokecontrol leverintochokeposition.
2. Placethrottle/chokeleverintofast position.
3. Connectwiresto sparkplug.
4. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
5. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline.
6. Havefuel line cleanedby a Searsservicedealer.
1. Movethrottle/chokeleverout of choke position.
2. Connectand tightenspark plugwire.
3. Filltank with fresh gasoline.
4. Drainfuel. Refillwith freshfuel.
5. Replaceair cleanercartridge.
1. Fillenginewith properamountand type of oil.
2. Cleangrass clippingsand debrisfrom aroundthe
engine'scoolingfins and blowerhousing.
Removesparkplug and adjustgap.
Replacesparkplug and adjustgap.
Replaceair cleanercartridge.
Tighten bladeand spindle.Balanceblade.
Replaceblade.
Tightenall nuts and bolts.
Replacedrivebelt.
Sharpenor replaceblade(s).
Replacebelt(s).
Balanceor replaceblade(s).
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