Trouble Shooting - Craftsman 536.881110 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Difficult starting Replace spark plug. Defective spark plug.
! Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel.
Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line, empty gas Clean fuel line; check fuel
tank, or stale gasoline supply; add fresh gasoline
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to RUN
3osition.
Engine runs erratic; Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to
Loss of power flush and refill with fresh fuel.
Excessive vibration
Unit fails to propel itself
Unit fails to discharge
snow
Loose parts: damaged
impeller
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Tighten all bolts and make all
necessary repairs. If
vibration continues, have the
unit serviced by a Sears
service repairman.
Drive belt loose or damaged. Replace drive belt.
Incorrect adjustment of Adjust traction drive cable.
traction drive cable
Worn or damaged friction Replace friction wheel.
wheel.
Auger drive belt loose or
damaged.
Auger control cable not
adjusted correctly.
Shear bolt broken
Discharge chute clogged.
Foreign object lodged in
auger
Adjust auger drive belt;
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 object from auger.
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