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TROUBLE
Difficult starting
Engine runs erratic
Engine stalls
Engine runs erratic; Loss of power
Excessive vibration
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 Craftsman service repairman.
Unit fails to propel itself
Unit fails to discharge
snow
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable
Worn or damaged friction wheel.
Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
Auger control cable not adjusted correctly.
Shear bolt broken
Discharge chute clogged.
Replace drive belt.
Adjust traction drive cable.
Replace friction wheel.
Adjust auger drive belt; 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.
Foreign object lodged in | Stop engine | immediately and |
auger | disconnect | spark plug wire. |
| Remove object from auger. |