Troubleshooting - Craftsman 536.88521 Instructions Manual

CAUSE
Defective spark plug
Unit running on CHOKE
Blocked fuel line or low on fuel
TROUBLE
Difficult starting
Engine stalls
Engine runs
erractically
or
Loss of power
Excessive
vibration
Units fails to
propel itself
Unit fails to
discharge snow
Water or dirt in fuel system
Loose parts; damaged impeller
Damaged auger
Drive belt loose or damaged
Incorrect adjustment of auger con-
trol cable
Auger drive belt loose or damaged
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly
Discharge chute clogged
Foreign object lodged in auger
CORRECTION
Replace defectiv3 plug
Move choke lever to OFF positor
Clean fuel line; check fuel sup-
ply; add fresh gasoline (gaso-
line/oil mixture if 2-cycle engine)
Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel
Stop engine immediately and
turn key to OFF position and re-
move key. Tighten all bolts and
make all necessary repairs. If vi-
bration continues, have the unit
serviced by a Craftsman service
repairman
Repair or replace auger assem-
bly
Replace drive belt
Adjust auger control cable
Replace if damaged
Adjust auger control cable
Stop engine immediately and turr
key to OFF position and remove
key. Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing
Stop engine immediately and turr
key to OFF position and remove
key. Remove object from auger.
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