Trouble Shooting Chart - Craftsman C950-52930-0 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace defective spark plug.
Engine runs erratically Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line.
Empty gas tank. Check fuel supply,
Stale gasoline. Add fresh gasoline.
Water or dirt in fuel system. Remove carburetor bowl to drain fuel tank. Refill
with fresh fuel. CAUTION: Do not remove
carburetor bowl when the engine is hot.
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to RUN position.
Loss of power Gas cap vent hole is plugged. Remove ice and snow from cap. Be sure vent
hole is clear.
Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged impeller. 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.
Unit fails to propel Drive belt loose or damaged. Replace drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt
itself Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs section of
this manual.
Incorrect adjustment of traction drive Adjust traction drive cable. Refer to Cable
cable. Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section of
this manual.
Worn or damaged friction disc. Replace friction disc. Refer to Friction Wheel
Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs section of
this manual.
Unit fails to discharge Auger drive belt loose or damaged. Replace or adjust auger drive belt. Refer to Drive
snow Belt Replacement and Drive Belt Adjustment in
AdjustmentslRepairs section of this manual.
Auger control cable not adjusted Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Cable
correctly. Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section of
this manual.
Broken shear bolt. Replace shear bolt. Refer to Auger Shear Bolt
Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs section of
this manual.
Discharge chute clogged. 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.
Foreign object lodged in auger. 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.
Identifying Your Snow blower
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.
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