Sears 247 886510 - Manual (Page 20)

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAIJSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2. Blocked fuel line.
3. Key not in switch or engine.
4. Spark plug wire disr onnected.
5. Faulty spark plug.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2. Clean fuel line.
3. Insert key.
4. Connect wire to spark plug.
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Engine runs erratic 1. Unit running on CHi)KE.
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of acjustment.
1. Turn choke knob to OFF position.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
3. Remove carburetor bowl to drain fuel tank.
Refill with fresh fuel.
4. Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor Adjustment in
Adjustments/Repairs section of this manual).
Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loo; e.
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from cap.
Be certain vent hole is clear.
Engine overheats 1. Carburetor not adju: ted
properly.
2. Engine oil level low.
1. Adjust carburetor (see Carburetor
Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section
of this manual).
2. Fill crankcase with the proper oil.
Excessive vibration Loose parts or dam! iged
impeller. 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.
Hard to shift, or will
not shift Speed select rod misadjusted Readjust speed seiect rod (see Speed Select
Lever Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs
section of this manual).
Unit fails to propel
itself 1. Unit in neutral.
2. Kwik pins not in proDer position.
3. Incorrect adjustment of traction
drive cable.
4. Drive belt loose or camaged.
1. Move speed select lever to one of the 5
forward speeds or reverse (readjust speed
select lever if needed).
2. Place kwik pins in wheel hub.
3. Adjust traction drive cable. Refer to Cable
Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section
of this manual.
4. Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt
Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs
section of this manual.
Unit fails to
discharge snow 1. Shear bolt broken.
2. Discharge chute do jged.
3. Foreign object lodgf d in auger.
4. Incorrect adjustmen of auger
drive cable.
5. Auger drive belt loo se or
damaged.
1. Replace shear bolt. Refer to Auger Shear
Bolt Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs
section of this manual.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute
and inside of auger housing.
3. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.
4. Adjust auger drive cable. Refer to Cable
Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section
of this manual.
5. Replace auger drive belt. Refer to Belt
Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs
section of this manual.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments li; ted above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.
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