Craftsman 536.88112 Snow Blower User Manual


 
TROUBLE
Difficult starting
Engine runs erratic
Engine stalls
Engine runs erratic;
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Unit fails to propel itself
Unit fails to discharge
snow
CAUSE
Defective spark plug.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Blocked fuel line, empty gas
tank, or stale gasoline
Unit running on CHOKE.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Loose parts: damaged
Impeller
CORRECTION
Replace spark plug,
Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel.
Clean fuel line; check fuel
supply; add fresh gasoline
Set choke lever to RUN
)osition.
Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Tighten all bolts and make all
necessary repairs. If
vibration continues, have the
unit serviced by a Sears
service repairman.
Drive belt loose or damaged. Replace drive belt.
Incorrect adjustment of Adjust traction drive cable.
traction drive cable
Worn or damaged friction Replace friction wheel.
wheel.
! Auger drive belt loose or
damaged.
Adjust auger drive belt;
replace if damaged.
Auger control cable not Adjust auger control cable.
adjusted correctly.
Shear bolt broken Replace shear bolt
Discharge chute clogged. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing.
Foreign object lodged in
auger
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
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