Sears Craftsman 247.77586 - Manual (Page 18)

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. Throttle control not in correct
position
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
4. Move throttle control to FAST
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 carburetor
to drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh
fuel.
5. Contact your SEARS service
center.
6. Service 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 adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS
service center.
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