Craftsman 536.88123 - Manual (Page 24)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Difficult starting
Defective spark plug
Water or dirt in fuel system
Replace defective plug
Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel
Engine runs er­
ratically
Blocked fuel line or low on fuel Clean fuel line; check fuel sup­
ply: add fresh gasoline (gaso-
line/oil mixture if 2-cycle engine)
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE Move choke lever to OFF position
Engine runs er­
ratically;
Loss of power
Water or dirt in fuel system Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel
Excessive
vibration
Loose parts; damaged impeller Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Tighten all bolts and make all
necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have the unit ser­
viced by a Craftsman service
repairman
Units fails to
propel itself
Drive bell loose or damaged
Incorrect adjustment of auger con­
trol cable
Adjust auger drive belt: Replace
if damaged
Adjust traction drive cable
Worn or damaged friction wheel Repair friction wheel
Unit fails to
discharge snow Auger drive belt loose or damaged
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly
Shear bolt broken
Replace auger drive belt
Adjust auger control cable
Replace shear bolt
Discharge chute clogged Stop engine immediately and dis­
connect spark plug wire. Clean
discharge chute and inside of au­
ger housing
Foreign object lodged in auger Stop engine immediately and dis­
connect spark plug wire. Remove
object from auger.
Headlight does
not work
Loose wire connection
Bulb burned out
Tighten connection
Replace headlight bulb