Troubleshooting - Craftsman C950-52060-0 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
Auger does not stop
within 5 seconds
after control lever is
released.
Discharge chute or
defl ector does not work
(remote-manual).
Engine does not start.
Engine starts hard or
runs poorly.
Excessive vibration.
Scraper bar does not
clean hard surface.
Unit fails to propel itself Drive belt is loose or
Unit fails to discharge
snow.
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LOOK FOR
Auger control cable out of
adjustment
Discharge chute
or defl ector needs
lubrication.
Discharge chute or
defl ector is frozen .
Key is off or not installed. Turn key in to the ON position.
Primer not pressed.
Frozen engine
Out of fuel.
Choke open - cold
engine.
Engine fl ooded.
No spark.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Cord not plugged in or
circuit breaker tripped
(Electric Start models).
Fuel mixture too rich.
Spark plug faulty, fouled,
or gapped incorrectly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Loose parts or damaged
auger.
Excessive snow left
behind.
Scraper bar worn.
damaged.
Auger drive belt loose or
damaged.
Discharge chute clogged
with snow.
Foreign object lodged in
auger.
Rubber auger is worn or
damaged.
REMEDY
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to "Cable Adjustment" in the
Maintenance section of this manual. If the auger does not stop
within 5 seconds, see authorized dealer for repair.
See authorized dealer.
Put snowthrower in heated garage or let unit run for a few minutes
or clean off any snow and ice from the base of the chute.
Press primer button twice and start.
Put snowthrower in heated garage to unfreeze engine.
Fill fuel tank.
Turn choke to closed, then press primer and start engine.
Turn choke to open; crank the engine repeatedly until it starts.
Connect spark plug wire or replace spark plug.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an authorized hazardous waste
facility.) Fill with fresh fuel.
Plug in cord or replace defective cord; reset circuit breaker.
Move choke to OPEN position.
Clean and re-gap spark plug or see authorized dealer.
Clear vent.
Stop engine immediately. See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer to determine if replacement scraper bar is
necessary.
See authorized dealer for replacement.
See authorized dealer for servicing the rubber auger.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to "Cable Adjustment" in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
See authorized dealer for belt replacement.
Stop engine immediately. Always use a clean-out tool to clear a
clogged discharge chute, not your hands. Clean discharge chute
and inside of auger housing. Refer to "Warnings" in Operator
Safety section.
Stop engine immediately. Always use the clean-out tool to clear a
clogged chute, not your hands. Remove object from auger. Refer
to "Warnings" in Operator Safety section.
See authorized dealer for replacement.