Craftsman 536.885213 Operator's Manual page 21

TROUBLE CORRECTION
Difficult starting Replace spark plug.
CAUSE
Defective spark plug.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel
mixture.
Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line, empty gas Clean fuel line; check fuel
tank, or stale fuel mixture, supply; add fresh fuel
mixture.
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to run or off
position.
Engine runs erratic; Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to
Loss of power flush and refill with fresh fuel
mixture.
Excessive vibration Damaged auger assembly Repair or replace the auger
assembly.
Unit fails to propel itself
Loose parts. Damaged
impeller.
Drive belt ioose or damaged.
Incorrect adjustment of auger
drive cable
Immediately stop engine.
Remove ignition key. Tighten
all fasteners and make all
necessary repairs. If
vibration continues, take the
unit to a Sears authorized
service center.
Unit fails to discharge
snow
Replace drive belt.
Adjust auger drive cable.
Auger drive belt loose or Adjust auger drive belt;
damaged, replace if damaged.
Auger control cable not Adjust auger control cable.
adjusted correctly.
Discharge chute clogged. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing.
Foreign object Iodged in Stop engine immediately and
auger disconnect spark plug wire
Remove object from auger.
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