Craftsman 536885211 manual Trouble, Cause, Correction

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TROUBLE

Difficult starting

Engine stalls

Engine runs erractically

or

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

Units fails to propel itself

Unit fails to discharge snow

CAUSE

Defective spark plug

Unit running on CHOKE Blocked fuel line or low on fuel

Water or dirt in fuel system

Loose pads; damaged impeller

Damaged auger

Drive belt loose or damaged

Incorrect adjustment of auger con- trol cable

Auger drive belt loose or damaged

Auger control cable not adjusted correctly

Discharge chute clogged

Foreign object lodged in auger

CORRECTION

Replace defective plug

Move choke lever to OFF positor

Clean fuel line; check fuel sup- ply; add fresh gasoline (gaso- line/oil mixture if 2-cycle engine)

Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel

Stop engine immediately and remove key. Tighten all bolts

and make all necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have the

unit serviced by a Craftsman service repairman

Repair or replace auger assem-

bly

Replace drive belt

Adjust auger control cable

Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged

Adjust auger control cable

Stop engine immediately and re- move key. Clean discharge

chute and inside of auger hous- ing

Stop engine immediately and re- move key. Remove object from auger.

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Contents Snow Thrower Before USE Operating Safety Fuel SafetyMay reach an open flame Do not operate this machine if you areRepaipjadjustmentssafety Knife to cut carton ChecklistTo Remove Snow Thrower from Carton To Assemble the Snow ThrowerChute ControlRod Lower Handle Know Your Snow ThrowerIgnition On To USE Auger Propel Action To Control Snow DischargeGasoline and OIL Mixture Mix gasoline and oil as followsCold Start To Stop EngineTo Start Engine Electric To Start Engine Recoil Start Warm StartSnow Throwing Tips Product SpecificationsDRY and Average Snow WET Packed SnowGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartSnow Thrower After First USE After Each USETo Adjust the Auger Control Cable To Adjust the Chute Crank AssemblyRemove the gas cap Remove top cover Reinstall in reverse orderTo Remove Belt Cover Tighten screw and nutTo Replace the Auger To Replace the Drive BeltTo Remove Bottom Cover Engine ServiceAdjust Engine Speed Snow Thrower Storage Steps belowEngine Storage OtherCorrection TroubleCause