Troubleshooting - Craftsman c950-52943-0 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Auger does not stop within
5 seconds after right
control lever is released.
Discharge chute or
deflector does not work
(electric).
Discharge chute or
deflector does not work
(remote-manual).
Drive fails to move
snowthrower at slow
speeds.
Engine fails to start.
Engine starts hard or runs
poorly.
Excessive vibration.
Snowthrower does not
stop when traction control
lever is released.
Snowthrower veers to
one side.
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Free-Hand control is ACTIVE.
Auger drive belt out of
adjustment.
Auger belt guide out of
adjustment.
Electrical failure.
Discharge chute or deflector out
of adjustment or needs
lubrication.
Traction control out of
adjustment.
Key is off.
Failure to prime a cold engine.
Fuel shut-off valve is in CLOSED
position.
Out of fuel.
Choke OFF - cold engine.
Engine flooded.
No spark.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Cord not plugged in or
malfunctions (Electric Start
models).
Fuel mixture too rich.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
gapped improperly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Loose parts or damaged
impeller/auger.
Traction control out of
adjustment.
Tire pressure not equal.
One wheel is set in free-
wheeling mode. (Traction lock
pin is in the OUTER hole.)
Release both auger control and traction/Free-Hand
Adjust auger belt.
Adjust auger belt guide.
See authorized dealer.
Adjust and/or lubricate control linkage.
Readjust drive, or select speed lever setting one speed faster.
Push key in to the ON position.
Press primer button twice and restart.
Turn valve to OPEN position.
Fill fuel tank.
Turn choke ON, set throttle to FAST.
Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
Check gap. Gap spark plug, clean electrode, or replace plug as necessary.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an authorized hazardous waste facility.) Fill with
fresh fuel.
Plug in cord or replace defective cord.
Move choke to OFF position.
Clean and gap spark plug, or replace.
Clear vent.
Stop engine immediately. Tighten all hardware. If vibration continues, have the unit
serviced by an authorized dealer.
Adjust traction control linkage.
Check tire pressure.
Make sure the left traction lock pin is in the INNER holes (to engage the traction
drive).
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REMEDY
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control levers to stop auger.