Sears 536.886331 owner manual Trouble Shooting Points, Cause, Correction

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TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS

TROUBLE

Difficult starting

Engine runs en'stlcelly

Engine stalls

Engine runs erratically; Loss of power

Excessive vibration

Unit falls to propel

itself

Unit fails to discharge snow

CAUSE

Defective spark plug Water or dirt in fuel system

Blocked fuel line or low on fuel

Unit running on CHOKE

Water or dirt in fuel system

Carburetor out of adjustment

Loose parts; damaged impeller

Drive belt loose or damaged

incorrect adjustment of traction

drive cable

Worn or damaged friction wheel

Auger drive belt loose or damaged

Auger controlcablenot adjusted

correctly

Shear bolt broken

Discharge chute clogged

Foreign object lodged in auger

CORRECTION

Replace defective plug.

Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh

fuel,

Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh fuel (gasotine/oil mixture if 2 cycle engine). Set choke lever to RUN position.

Usa carburetor bowl drain to flush and retill with fresh fuel.

Adjust carburetor.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug w=re Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman

Replace drive belt.

Adjust traction drive cable

Replace friction wheel.

Adjust auger drive bolt; replace if damaged.

Adjust auger control cable.

Replace shear bolt

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Remove oblect from auger

Headlight does not work

Loose wire

connection

Tighten connection

 

Bulb burned

out

Replace headlight bulb

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Contents When Ordering Repair PARTS, Always Give the Following Information Product Snow ThrowerModel Number Engine Model Number Part Number Part DescriptionOperating Safety Fuel SafetyBefore USE REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS Safety Safety RulesSafe Storage Jstomer Responsibilities Aintenance AgreementSpark Plug Table of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Snow Thrower Measuring tape or ruLerHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower To Install the Upper Handle and Crank AssemblyTo Assemble Snow Chute Roll snow thrower off the skid by pulling on the handleTo Install Headlight PLASTIC\ NotchedsectionTo Assemble Control Cables Parts section of this manualTo Install the Shifter Lever To Install Shifter Lever KnobOperation VerseHOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Stop Your Snow Thrower To Move Forward and BackwardOperation Before Starting the EngineTo USE Wheel Lockout PIN Fill OILRun the engine at full throttle RUN when throwing To Stop EngineWarm Start RequiredTo Start Engine Recoil Starter Frozen Recoil StarterSnow Throwing Tips Service Records Schedule General Recommendationslubrication ChartService Dates Customer ResponsibilitiesLubrication Every TEN Hours Snow ThrowerLubrication Every 25 Hours Engine LubricationRecommended Viscosity Grades COLDER--i2 --WARMER 5W30SAE30Service and Adjustments To Adjust Skid HeightTo Adjust Scraper BAR To Adjust Chute Crank AssemblyService AdjustmentsTo Adjust the Clutch Control Cables To Adjust BeltsAuger Drive Belt To Replace BeltsDOORS, Away from Fire or Flame To Adjust the Belt Guides To Adjust the Friction WheelTraction Drive Belt Remove the belt cover See in this sectionTo Replace Friction Wheel Away from Fire or FlamfRemove the bottom panel See FIG LBOTTOMPANELTo Replace Auger Shear Bolt To Adjust CarburetorLocknut To Adjust or Replace To AdjustSpark Plug To ReplaceStorage Snow Thrower StorageEngine Storage OtherTrouble Shooting Points TroubleCause Correction