Craftsman 247.88845 Snow Blower User Manual


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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fails to start Choke control not in ON position.1.
Spark plug wire disconnected.2.
Faulty spark plug.3.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4.
Engine not primed.5.
Safety key not inserted.6.
Move choke control to ON position.1.
Connect wire to spark plug.2.
Clean,adjustgap,orreplace.3.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.4.
Prime engine as instructed in the Operation Section.5.
Insertkeyfullyintotheswitch.6.
Engine runs erratically Engine running on CHOKE.1.
Stale fuel.2.
Water or dirt in fuel system.3.
Carburetoroutofadjustment.4.
Move choke control to OFF position.1.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.2.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.3.
Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.4.
Engine overheats Carburetornotadjustedproperly.1. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.1.
Excessivevibration Loose parts or damaged auger.1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug 1.
wire. Tightenallboltsandnuts.Ifvibrationcontinues,
have unit serviced by a Sears Parts & Repair Center.
Loss of power Spark plug wire loose.1.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.2.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.1.
Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be certain vent 2.
hole is clear.
Unit fails to propel itself Drivecableinneedofadjustment. 1.
Drive belt loose or damaged.2.
Friction wheel worn.3.
Adjustdrivecontrolcable.RefertoServiceand1.
Maintenance section.
Replace drive belt. Refer to Service & Maint. section.2.
Replace friction wheel.3.
Unit fails to discharge snow Chute assembly clogged. 1.
Foreignobjectlodgedinauger. 2.
Augercableinneedofadjustment. 3.
Auger belt loose or damaged. 4.
Shearpin(s)sheared.5.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug 1.
wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of auger
housing with clean-out tool or a stick.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug 2.
wire.Removeobjectfromaugerwithclean-outtool
or a stick.
Adjustaugercontrolcable.RefertoAssembly3.
section.
Replace auger belt. Refer to Service and Mainte-4.
nance section.
Replacewithnewshearpin(s).5.
This section addresses minor service issues. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears
at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
WARNING
Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall
controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to
a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during
operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs.
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