Troubleshooting - Craftsman 247.889720 Operator's Manual

Disconnect the spark plugwire andground i tagainst theengine to prevent
unintended starting.Before performing anytypeofmaintenance/service,
disengage allcontrols andstoptheengine. W aituntilall moving parts
have come toa complete s top.Always wearsafety glasses during operation
or while performing anyadjustments or repairs.
This section addresses minorservice issues. Tolocate thenearest S ears Service Center ortoschedule service, c allthe followingtollfreenumber: 1-888-
331-4%9.
Engine f ailsto start
Engine running e rratically/
inconsistent RPM (huntingor
surging)
Excessive
vibration
Loss ofpower
U nitfailsto propel i tself
1. Choke control n ot inCHOKE position.
2. Spark plugwiredisconnected.
3. Faultyspark p lug.
4. Fuel t ankemptyor stalefuel.
5. Engine notprimed.
6. Key notinserted.
7. Extension c ordnotconnected ( whenusingelectric start
1. Movechoke control t o CHOKE position.
2. Connect wireto sparkplug.
3. Clean, adjustgap, o r replace.
4. Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
S. Prime engine asinstructed i nthe Operation S ection.
6. Insertkeyfullyintotheswitch.
7. Connect oneendoftheextension cordtothe electric starter
button,on models soequipped).
1. Engine running o nCHOKE.
2. Stale fuel.
3. Wateror dirt infuelsystem.
4. Carburetor out ofadjustment.
S. Over-governed engine.
1. Loose p artsordamaged auger.
1. Spark plugwireloose.
2. Gas capventholeplugged.
1. Drive cableinneedofadjustment.
2. Drive belt loose ordamaged.
3. Wornfrictionwheel.
outletandthe otherendto athree-prong 120-volt, g rounded,
AC outlet.
1. Movechoke control t o RUN position.
2. Filltankwithclean, f reshgasoline.
3. Drain fueltank byrunningengine until itstops. R efillwithfresh
fuel.
4. Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter.
5. Contact yourSears Parts &Repair C enter.
1. Stopengine immediately anddisconnect sparkplugwire.
Tighten all boltsandnuts.If vibration continues, haveunit
serviced b yaSears Parts & Repair Center.
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Connect andtightensparkplugwire.
Remove i ce andsnow from gascap. B ecertainventholeisclear.
Adjustdrivecontrol c able. R efer t o Service a ndMaintenance
section.
Have drivebeltreplaced. Contact y ourSears Parts &Repair
Center.
Have frictionwheelreplaced ataSears Parts &Repair C enter.
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