Craftsman 247.88855 owner manual Trouble-Shooting, Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Problem

 

Possible Cause

 

Corrective Action

 

 

 

 

Shift lever not locking

1. Shift rod out of adjustment

1.

Remove washer and pin. Turn ferrule

into the sixth speed

 

 

 

clockwise one turn and reinstall.

Engine fails to start

1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel

1.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

2.

Fuel shut-off valve closed

2.

Open valve.

 

3.

Ignition key not in switch or engine

3.

Insert key.

 

4.

Spark plug wire disconnected

4.

Connect spark plug wire.

 

5.

Blocked fuel line

5.

Clean fuel line.

 

6.

Faulty spark plug

6.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

Engine runs erratic.

1. Unit running on choke

1.

Turn choke to off position.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel

2.

Clean fuel line, fill tank with fresh fuel.

 

3.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

3.

Drain carburetor following instructions on

 

 

 

 

page 24. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

4.

Carburetor out of adjustment

4.

Contact Sears service center.

Loss of power

1. Spark plug wire loose

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

2.

Gas cap vent hole plugged

2.

Remove ice and snow from cap. Make sure

 

 

 

 

that the vent hole is clear.

Engine overheats

1. Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper engine oil.

 

2.

Carburetor not adjusted properly

2.

Contact Sears service center.

Excessive vibration

1. Loose parts or auger damaged

1.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect

 

 

 

 

spark plug wire. Tighten all nuts and bolts.

 

 

 

 

Check for the source of vibration. Make all

 

 

 

 

necessary repairs. If vibration persists,

 

 

 

 

contact Sears service center.

Hard to shift speed, or

1. Shift rod not adjusted

1.

Readjust shift rod.

will not shift

2. Hex shaft not lubricated

2.

Lubricate sprocket shaft.

 

 

 

 

Unit fails to propel

1. Incorrect adjustment of drive clutch

1.

Adjust drive clutch.

itself

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Drive belt loose or damaged

2.

Replace drive belt.

Unit fails to discharge

1. Auger shear bolt broken

1.

Replace shear bolt.

snow

2. Discharge chute clogged

2.

Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and

 

 

 

 

clean discharge chute and inside of auger

 

3.

Foreign object lodged in auger.

 

housing.

 

3.

Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and

 

4.

Auger drive clutch cable not adjusted.

 

remove object from auger.

 

4.

Adjust properly.

 

5.

Auger drive belt loose or damaged.

5.

Replace belt.

Track does not turn

1. Track control cable not inserted.

1.

Insert the cable completely into the trigger

 

 

 

 

assembly.

 

2.

Lower cable bracket not fully positioned against

2.

Loosen two self-tapping screws on each slot

 

 

gear box.

 

of bracket. Retighten making sure that the

 

 

 

 

bolt is completely at the bottom of the slot.

For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS service center.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A 247.888550Warranty Information Table of ContentsTraining Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance and Storage Spare Part Hardware PackAttaching Handle Assembly AssemblyRemoving From Carton Loose PartsAttaching Chute Crank Attaching ChuteNut Attaching Shift Rod Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Turn Triggers Lamp WiringTrigger Cable Adjusting Auger Control Final AdjustmentsAdjusting Traction Drive Control Adjusting Skid ShoeOperation Meets Ansi Safety StandardsKnowing Your Snow Thrower To Stop The Snow Thrower Operating ControlsTo Start Engine Before Starting EngineFill Gas Electric StarterOperating Snow Thrower Operating Tips To Throw SnowBefore Stopping To Engage AugersGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceCustomer Responsibilities Check V-belts LubricationCheck Friction Wheel Engine Maintenance Adjustments Service & AdjustmentsService Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltCarburetor Preparing Engine OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Snow Thrower Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action TROUBLE-SHOOTINGParts List Polo Green Powder Black 80 17 Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Labels Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Key Description Qty Carburetor 900 Piston, & Pin Ass’y..010 OS Table from previous Recoil Starter Optional Especificaciones DEL Producto Garantia DE InformaciónEntrenamiento Practicas Seguras DE OperacionMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Piezas de Repuesto Conjunto DE FerreteriaFijacion Del Conjunto Del Mango EnsambladoFijacion De La Manivela De La Canaleta Fijacion De La CanaletaSoporte de la Fijacion De Los Cables Del Embrague Fijacion De La Vara De CambiosFijacion De Los Gatillos De Giro Ajustes Finales Cableado de la LámparaAjuste del Control de la Hélice Ajuste del Control del Propulsor de TracciónAjuste de la Zapata Deslizante Conozca Su Expulsor De Nieve OperacionPara Expeler Nieve Detencion Del Expulsor De NievePara Arrancar El Motor Vea la Figura Antes De Arrancar El MotorLlene Con Gasolina Arrancador ElectricoArranque En Caliente Para Apagar El MotorArrancador De Retroceso Arrancador De Retroceso CongeladoConsejos De Operacion Para Enganchar El PropulsorInstrucciones Abreviadas de Arranque Recomendaciones Generales MantenimientoLubricacion Responsabilidades del clienteMantenimiento del Motor Ajustes Vara De CambiosControl Del Propulsor De Traccion HelicesExtraccion Y Reemplazo De La Correa CarburadorCorreas De La Helice Goma De La Rueda De Friccion Placa Raspadoras Y Zapatas DeslizantesPreparación del motor Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del Expulsor de Nieve Tabla DE Localizacion DE Fallas Problema Causas posible Accion CorrectoraYour Notes Comments contd Date HomeCentralSM
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