Craftsman 247.775890 - Manual (Page 19)

TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Faulty spark plug
4. Fuel shut-off valve not turned ON.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Clean, adjustgap or replace.
4. Move valve to ON position
Loss of power; operation erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Unit running on Choke
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel
4. Water or dirt in fuel system
5. Carburetor out of adjustment
6. Dirty air cleaner
1. Connect and tighten spark plug '
wire
2. Move choke lever to OFF position
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetorto
drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Contact your SEARS service
center.
6. Sen/ice air cleaner.
Engine overheats 1. Carburetor not adjusted properly
2. Engine oil level low
1. Contact your SEARS service
center
2. Fill crankcase with proper oil
Too much vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged impeller 1. 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 1. Discharge chute clogged
2. Foreign object lodged in impeller
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire, clean
flail screen and inside of blower
housing.
2. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove lodged object.
Rate of discharge slows
considerably or composition of
discharged material changes
1. Shredding blade and/or chipping
blade dull
1. Sharpen or replace blade(s)
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For repairs beyond the minor adjusbnents listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS service center.
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