Craftsman 536.885210 - Manual (Page 17)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Difficult starting Defective spark plug Replace defective plug
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE Move choke lever to OFF positon
Engine runs
erracticaily
or
Loss of power
Blocked fuel line or low on fuel
Water or dirt in fuel system
Clean fuel line; check fuel sup­
ply: add fresh gasoline (gaso-
line/oil mixture if 2-cycle engine)
Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel
Excessive
vibration
Loose parts; damaged impeller
Stop engine immediately and
turn key to OFF position and re­
move key. Tighten all bolts and
make all necessary repairs. If vi­
bration continues, have the unit
serviced by a Craftsman service
repairman
Damaged auger
Repair or replace auger assem­
bly
Units fails to
propel itself
Drive belt loose or damaged
Incorrect adjustment of auger con­
trol cable
Replace drive belt
Adjust auger control cable
Unit faiis to
discharge snow
Auger drive belt loose or damaged
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly
Discharge chute clogged
Replace if damaged
Adjust auger control cable
Stop engine immediately and turn
key to OFF position and remove
key. Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing
Foreign object lodged in auger
Stop engine immediately and turn
key to OFF position and remove
key. Remove object from auger.
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