Sears 536.9183 - Manual (Page 27)

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DANGER: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REMEDY!
TROUBLE LOOK FOR REMEDY
Difficult starting, Defective spark plug Replace defective plug.
Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line or
empty gas tank Clean fuel line; check fuel supply.
Review paragraph To Start Engine.
Engine stalls: Unit running on CHOKE Set choke lever to RUN position.
Loss of power;
Engine runs erratic
Obstruction in
impeller bousing
Remove obstruction; clean impeller housing. Refer to Danger
after Step 6 of Snow Thrower Operation paragraph in
Operation section of this manual.
Water in fuel system Remove carburetor bowl to drain fuel tank.
Refill with fresh fuel
CAUTION: Do not rernove carburetor bowl when the engine is hot.
Excessive vibration Loose parts;
Damaged impeller Stop engine immediately; tighten ail bolts and make all
necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have the unit serviced
by a competent repairman.
Unit fails to propel
itself Drive belt loose or
defective Replace drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement paragraph
in Maintenance section of this manual.
Broken shear bolt Replace shear bolt. Refer to Shear Bolt Replacement paragraph
in Maintenance section of this manual.
Drive roller chain
defective Replace roller chain. Refer to Roller Chain Replacement
paragraph in Maintenance section of this manual.
Unit drive belt loose
or defective Adjust unit drive belt; replace if defective. Refer to Drive Belt
Adjustment paragraph in Adjustment section or Drive Belt
Replacement paragraph in Maintenance section of this manual.
Unit fails to
discharge snow Impeller drive belt loose
or defective Adjust impeller/auger drive belt; replace if defective. Refer to
Drive Belt Adjustment paragraph in Adjustment section or
Drive Belt Replacement paragraph in Maintenance section of
this manual.
Impeller/Auger control
out of adjustment Adjust impelter/auger control cable. Refer to Impeller/Auger
Control Cable Adjustment paragraph in Adjustment section of
this manual.
Shear bolt broken Replace shear bolt. Refer to Shear Bolt Replacement paragraph
in Maintenance section of this manual.
Discharge chute clogged
Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing. Refer to
Danger after Step 6 of Snow Thrower Operation paragraph in
Operation section of this manual.
Foreign object lodged
in auger Remove object from auger. Refer to Danger after Step 6 of Snow
Thrower Operation paragraph in Operation section of this
manual.
Auger gear case trouble
Check auger gear case for broken or bound parts and for oil level.
See Unit Repair Parts section of this manual for correct order of
parts.
Transmission trouble Have transmission checked by competent repairman.
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