Sears Craftsman 536.886531 - Manual (Page 26)

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
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CAUSE correction
DHficdU slarling Dsfeclivs sparK plug
Water Of dirt in luei sysism
Replace defective plug
Use carburetor bowl drain to Hush and relill wdh Iresh
fuel.
Engine runs erralicaliy Biocksd luel line or low on fuel Clean fuel tine; check fuel supply; add Iresh
•fuel {gasolinefoil mixtura if 2 cycle engine)
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE Move choke lever to OFF position
Engine runs erratically;
Loss of power
Water or dirt in fuel system Use carburetor bow! drain I d flush and refill with fresh
fuel
Carburelor out oi acfjusiment Adjust carburetor
Excessive vibration Loose parts; damaged impeller Slop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire
Tighten all bolts and make ait necessary repairs If vibration
continues, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman
Unit fails to propel
llself
Drive belt loose or damaged Replace drive belt
Incorrect adjustment of traction
drive cable
Adjust traction drive cable
Worn Of damaged Irlciion wheel Replace iriction wheel
Unit falls to
discharge snow
Auger drive belt loose or damaged Adjust auger drive belt: replace if damaged
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly
Adjust auger control cable
Shear halt broksrr Replace shear boti
Discharge chute clogged Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire
Clean discharge chute and inside oi auger housing
Foreign objeci lodged in auger Slop engine immediately and disconnect spark piug wire
Remove object from auger
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