Craftsman 247.346250 - Manual (Page 18)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start • Engine shut-off switch OFF.
• Fuel shut-off valve closed.
• Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
• Spark plug wire disconnected.
• Faulty spark plug.
• Move switch to ON position.
• Open fuel shut-off valve.
• Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
• Connect wire to spark plug.
• Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Loss of power:
operation erratic
• Spark plug wire loose.
• Unit running on CHOKE.
• Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
• Water or dirt in fuel system.
• Carburetor out of adjustment.
• Dirty air cleaner.
• Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
• Move choke lever to OFF position.
• Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh
gasoline.
• Disconnect fuel tine at carburetor to drain fuel
tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
• Adjust carburetor or contact your SEARS
Service Center.
• Service air cleaner. See Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
Engine overheats • Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
• Engine oil level low.
• Air flow restricted.
• Adjust carburetor or contact your SEARS
Service Center.
• Fill crankcase with proper oil.
• Remove blower housing and clean.
Will not split logs • Reservoir fluid level low. • Check and fill resenroir tank as instructed
in Operation section of this manual.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.
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