Troubleshooting - Craftsman 536.881400 Operator's Manual

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TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Difficult starting Defective spark plug.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Replace spark plug.
Drain and clean the fuel tank.
Refill with fresh fuel.
Engine runs erratically Blocked fuel line, empty gas Clean fuel line; check fuel
tank, or stale gasoline, supply; add fresh gasoline
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to run or off
position.
Engine runs erratically; Water or dirt in fuel system. Drain and clean the fuel tank.
Loss of power Refill with fresh fuel.
Excessive vibration Damaged auger assembly
Unit fails to propel itself
Loose parts. Damaged
impeller.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Incorrect adjustment of auger
drive cable
Repair or replace the auger
assembly.
Unit fails to discharge
snow
Immediately stop engine.
Remove ignition key. Tighten
all fasteners and make all
necessary repairs. If
vibration continues, take the
unit to a Sears service
center.
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 lodged in
auger
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
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