Craftsman 247.888500 Owner's Manual page 25

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Shift rod out of adjustment ........ i . Remove washer and pin. Turn ferrule
clockwise one turn and reinstall.
Shift lever noi locking
into the sixth speed
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic.
1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel, 1,
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 2.
& ignition key not in switch or engine. 3.
4. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4.
5. Blocked fuel line. 5.
6. Faulty spark plug. . 6.
1. Unit running on choke. 1.
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 2.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system. 3.
............. 4. Carburetor out 0! adjustment.
Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low.
2. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or auger damaged,
Hard to shift speed, or 1. Shift rod not adjusted
will not shift
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Unit fails to propel 1.
itself
2.
Unit fails to discharge 1.
snow 2.
3.
4.
5.
Track does not turn
4.
1.
2.
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2.
1.
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incorrect adjustment of drive clutch 1.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Auger shear boJi broken.
Discharge chute clogged.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
2,
1.
2.
3.
Auger drive clutch not adjusted. 4.
Auger drive belt loose or damaged. 5.
1. :,Track control cable not inserted. 1.
2. Lower cable bracket not fully positioned against 2.
gear box.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline,
Open valve.
Insert key.
Connect spark plug wire,
Clean fuel line.
Clean, adjus t ga#....or r eplace.. .............
Turn choke to off position.
Clean fuel line, fill tank with fresh fuel.
Drain carburetor following instructions on
page 24. Refill with fresh fuel.
Contact Sears service center.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Remove ice and snow from cap. Make sure
that the vent hole is clear.
Fill crankcase with proper engine oil,
Contact Sears service center.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Check for the source of vibration. Make all
necessary repairs. If vibration persists,
contact Sears service center.
Readjust shift rod. Foilow instructions on
page 20. ..................
Adjust drive clutch. Refer to page 11 of this
manual.
Replace drive belt following instructions on
..page 21.. ..................................
Replace shear bolt.
Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and
clean discharge chute and inside of auger
housing.
Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and
remove object from auger.
Adjust properly. See page 20.
Replace belt. See page 21.
Insert the cable completeiy into the trigger
assembly.
Loosen two self-tapping screws on each slot
of bracket. Retighten making sure that the
bolt is completely at the bottom of the slot.
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above,
Yf please contact your nearest SEARS service center.
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