Trouble Shooting Chart - Sears CRAFTSMAN 944-526051 Owner's Manual

PROBLEM
Difficult starting
Engine runs erratically
Engine stalls
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Unit fails to propel
itself
Unit fails to discharge
snow
Your new Snow blower has two (2) identifying numbers: (1) unit model number: (2) unit serial number. The two preceding
numbers are required to insure that the proper replacement parts are obtained when required. If you have any questions
concerning parts, service, or technical data, contact your nearest Sears Service Department.
For complete warranty information refer to the warranty in the Owner's Information section of this manual.

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

LOOK FOR
Defective spark plug.
Blocked fuel line.
Empty gas tank.
Stale gasoline.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Unit running on CHOKE.
Gas cap vent hole is plugged.
Loose parts or damaged impeller.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Incorrect adjustment of traction drive
cable.
Worn or damaged friction disc.
Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly.
Broken shear bolt.
Discharge chute clogged.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
Identifying Your Snow blower
REMEDY
Replace defective spark plug.
Clean fuel line.
Check fuel supply,
Add fresh gasoline with fuel stabilizer.
Remove carburetor bowl to drain fuel tank. Refill
with fresh fuel. CAUTION: Do not remove
carburetor bowl when the engine is hot.
Set choke lever to RUN position.
Remove ice and snow from cap. Be sure vent
hole is clear.
Stop engine immediately and remove spark plug
wire. Tighten all bolts and make all necessary
repairs. If vibration continues, have the unit
serviced by a competent repairman.
Replace drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt
Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs section of
this manual.
Adjust traction drive cable. Refer to Cable
Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section of
this manual.
Replace friction disc. Refer to Friction Wheel
Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs section of
this manual.
Replace or adjust auger drive belt. Refer to Drive
Belt Replacement and Drive Belt Adjustment in
Adjustments/Repairs section of this manual.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Cable
Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section of
this manual.
Replace shear bolt. Refer to Auger Shear Bolt
Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs section of
this manual.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Refer to the first Warning in Snow
blower Operation in Operation section of this
manual. Clean discharge chute and inside of
auger housing.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Refer to the third Warning in Snow
blower Operation in Operation section of this
manual. Remove object from auger.
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