Craftsman 247.287751 - Manual (Page 16)

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2. Blocked fuel line.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
4. Faulty spark plug.
‘1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2 . Clean fuel line.
3. Connect wire to spark plug.
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Engine runs erratic 1. Unit running on CHOKE.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6 . Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2 . Connect and tighten spark plug
wire.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh
fuel.
5. Clean air cleaner as instructed in
Maintenance section.
6 . Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor
Adjustment in Adjustment section
of this manual).
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low.
2. Air flow restricted.
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Remove blower housing and
clean as instructed in
Maintenance section.
3. Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor
Adjustment in Adjustment section
of this manual).
Will not split logs Reservoir fluid level low. Check and fill reservoir tank as
instructed in Operation section
of this manual.
Leaking cylinder 1. Broken seals.
2. Scored cylinder.
1. Replace seals.*
2. Replace cylinder.*
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments iisted above, piease contact your nearest SEARS Service
Center.
*Shouid be performed by your SEARS Service Center only.
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