Craftsman 536.88626 operating instructions Trouble, Cause, Correction

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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

nmpeUer

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.

Foreign object lodged in auger

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.

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

I disconnect spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and

inside of auger housing.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.

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Contents 001088J Snow ThrowerWash Hands After Handling Preparation TrainingSlow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run Maintenance and StorageDrive Clutch Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage ÷61Not actual size Thrower Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Snow Thrower From Carton ShifterRemove To Assemble the Handle and Crank AssemblyLoosen Knob To Install Shifter KnobShort LongHOW to SET the Length of the Cables Snow Chute AssemblyHOW to SET the Skid Height Position snow chute on insideDown Know Your Snow ThrowerChoke Control Used to start a cold To Stop Your Snow Thrower HOW to Move Forward and BackwardTo Control Snow Discharge To USE Wheel Lockout PINBefore Starting the Engine Service & Adjustments section of this manualCheck the OIL Fill GASTo Stop Engine Equipped with a three-wireTo Start Engine Cold StartWarm Start Run engine at full throttle Fast when throwing snowCold Start Warm StartSnow Throwing Tips Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartManual After Each USEAS Required Product SpecificationsLUBRICATION-EVERY 25 Hours LUBRICATION-NOT RequiredLubrication EngineTo Change Engine OIL Spark PlugTo Adjust Skid Height To Adjust Scraper BARRemove the belt cover. See HOW to Check and Adjust CablesTo Adjust Belts To Replace Belts Traction Drive BeltOutdoors, away from fire or Auger DriveTraction DriveAuger Pulley is properly aligned with the traction drive beltOutdoors, away from fire or Arning Drain the gasoline flame HOW to Adjust the Belt Guide HOW to Adjust or Replace the Friction WheelIf an adjustment is necessary, loos Is not in the correct position, adjust as followsOutdoors, away from fire or How To Replace The Friction Wheel To adjust To Adjust or Replace the Sparkplug HOW to Replace the Auger Shear Bolt 001088J27 Line outdoors, away from OtherSnow Thrower Correction TroubleCause Description Craftsman 26 9HP Snow Thrower 536.886260 Frame AssemblyScrew Electric Start AssemblyMotor Starter Frame Assy Frame AssemblyGear Case Assembly Craftsman 26 9HP Snow Thrower 536.886260 Drive Components Flatwasher Drive500 Auger Housing Assembly5OO 544Craftsman 9HP Snow Thrower Auger Housing Assembly593 582 Plastic Craftsman 26 9HP Snow Thrower Discharge Chute Assembly725 Handle AssemblyWasher Sptlk Handle UpperWasher 678 673 Wheel Assembly8OO Shift Yoke Assembly874 Chute Control ROD Assembly863 867 828 831 Decals824 View from AugerCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model Number KEY Part Description Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model NumberGasket Piston, Pin & Ring Set28820 298Incl EI6 40-J KEY Part 31J Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model Number 8tAR8