Craftsman 247.797852 - Manual (Page 16)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails lo start ® Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel ® Fill lank with clean, fresh fuel..
® Spark plug wire disconnected. ® Connect wire to spark plug
® Faulty spark plug. ® Clean, adjust gap or replace
Loss of power; ® Spark plug wire loose,. ® Connect and tighten spark plug wire
operation erratic ® Unit running on CHOKE. ® Move choke lever to OFF position.
® Blocked fuel fine or stale fuel ® Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
® Water or dirt in fuel system.. ® Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel
tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
• Carburetor out of adjustment ® Adjust carburetor or contact your SEARS
Service Center
® Dirty air cleaner ® Service air cleaner See Maintenance section
of this manual
Engine overheats ® Carburetor not adjusted
properiy.
® Contact your SEARS Service Center
® Engine oil ievet low.. ® Fill crankcase with proper oil
Too much vibration ® Loose parts or damaged
impeller
® Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts
Make all necessary repairs If vibration continues,
have unit serviced by a SEARS Service Center,.
Unit does not
discharge
® Discharge chute clogged ® Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire,, Clean flail screen and inside
of blower housing,. See Service/Adjustments
section of this manual,
® Foreign object lodged in impeller ® Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove lodged object,
Rate of discharge ® Shredding blade and/or chipper ® Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper
slows considerably or
composition of
discharged material
changes blades dull. blades
NOTE; For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.
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