Trouble Shooting Guide - Craftsman 247.886700 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start
1, Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2. B_ocked fuel line.
3. Key not in switch on eng,ne.
4+ Spark plug wire disconnecled.
5. Faulty spark plug.
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine runs erratic
Loss of Dower
Engine overheats
Excessive wbration
Hard to shift, or will
not shift
Unit fails to propel
itself
Unit fails to
discharge snow
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
1. Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
2+
Engine oil level low.
Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
Speed select rod misadjusted
1. Unit in neutral.
2. Kwik pins not in proper position.
3. Incorrect adjustment el traction
drive cable.
4. Drive bell loose or damaged.
5. Transmission problem.
1. Shear bolt broken.
2. Discharge chute clogged.
3. Foreign object lodged in auger.
4. Incorrect adjustment of auger
drive cable,
5. Auger drive belt loose or
damaged.
1 Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Clean fuel line.
3, Insert key+
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
1, Turn choke knob to OFF position.
2, Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
3, Remove carburetor bowl to drain fuel tank.
Refill with fresh fuel.
4, Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor Adjustment in
Adjustments/Repairs section of this manual).
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1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from cap.
Be certain vent hote is clear,
1+ Adiust carburetor (see Carburetor
Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section
of this manual).
2. Fill crankcase with the proper oil+
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire, Tighten all bolls and nuts.
Make all necessary repairs. If vibration continues,
have unit serviced by a SEARS Service Center.
Readjusl speed select rod (see Speed Select
Lever Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs
section of this manual).
t. Move speed select lever to one of the 6
forward speeds or reverse (readjusl speed
select lever if needed),
2. Place kwik pins in wheel hub.
3. Adjust traction drive cable. Refer to Cable
Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section
of this manual.
4. Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt
Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs
section of this manual.
5, Have unit serviced by a SEARS Service
Center.
1. Replace shear bolt. Refer to Auger Shear
Bolt Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs
section of this manual.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark piug wire. Clean discharge chute
and inside of auger housing.
3. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.
4. Adjust auger drive cable. Refer to Cable
Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section
of this manual.
5. Replace auger drive belt. Refer to Belt
Replacement in AdjustmentslRepairs
section el this manual.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.
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