Craftsman 247.88853 owner manual Trouble-Shooting, Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty

 

 

days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

 

Blocked fuel line.

Clean fuel line.

 

Choke not in ON position

Move switch to ON position

 

Faulty spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

 

Key not in switch on engine.

Insert key.

 

Spark plug wire

Connect spark plug wire.

 

disconnected.

 

 

Primer button not depressed.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

Fuel shut-off valve closed

Open fuel shut-off valve.

 

(if so equipped).

 

 

Throttle in Stop position

Move Throttle to RUN position.

Engine runs erratic

Unit running on CHOKE.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

 

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last

 

 

over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

 

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have

 

 

carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

Loss of power

Spark plug wire loose.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

Gas cap vent hole plugged.

Remove ice and snow from cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.

 

Exhaust port plugged.

Clean-see Maintenance section of engine manual.

Engine overheats

Carburetor not adjusted

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have

 

properly.

carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

Excessive vibration

Loose parts or damaged

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten

 

auger.

all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibration

 

 

continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer.

Unit fails to propel

Incorrect adjustment of drive

Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual.

itself

cable.

Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance

 

Drive belt loose or damaged.

section of this manual.

 

Rubber on friction wheel worn

Replace rubber following instructions on page 23.

 

off

 

Unit fails to

Discharge chute clogged.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean

discharge snow

 

discharge chute and inside of auger housing.

 

Foreign object lodged in

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.

 

auger.

Remove object from auger.

 

Incorrect adjustment of drive

Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual.

 

cable.

Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance

 

Drive belt loose or damaged.

section of this manual.

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

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Contents 247.888530 Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.ATable of Contents Warranty InformationSafe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Removing From Carton AssemblyAttaching Handle Assembly Loose PartsLock Washer Hex Bolt Right Handle Tab Attaching ChuteAttaching Chute Crank Chute Hex Bolt Hex Flange Nut KeeperCable Guide Support Hex Bolt Upper Chute Crank BracketLower Chute Carriage Bolt Crank Bracket Hex Lock Nut Attaching Turn Triggers Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Shift Rod Outer portion Fitting Cut-outSecure with screw Weld Nut Turn Lamp WiringTrigger Cable Handle Alternator Lamp Lead Wire Slot Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Final AdjustmentsAuger Control Skid ShoeKnowing Your Snow Thrower Meets Ansi Safety StandardsOperation Before Starting Engine Operating ControlsStopping Snow Thrower Electric Starter To Start EngineStarting Instructions At a Glance Cold StartOperating Snow Thrower Before Stopping To Throw SnowOperating Tips To Stop The Snow ThrowerGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceClean snow thrower Clean skid shoes Clean shave plate Customer ResponsibilitiesCheck V-belts Engine MaintenanceLubrication Check Friction WheelChanging Oil Viscosity ChartChecking Oil Level Spark PlugService & Adjustments AdjustmentsAugers ServiceCarburetor Shave Plate And Skid ShoesPush Hex Nut Lock WasherDrive Belt Changing Friction Wheel RubberCarburetor Sprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex HubPreparing Snow Thrower OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Engine Carburetor Bowl DrainTROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionLabels MAP Repair Parts Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Polo Green Powder Black Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower 298 130B 301 396 340 300 264A 400 310 Key Part Description Qty Recoil Starter Carburetor Numero De Modelo Garantia DE InformaciónEspecificaciones Del Producto Practicas Seguras DE Operacion EntrenamientoMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE Ferreteria Piezas de RepuestoPiezas Sueltas EnsambladoExtraccion De La Unidad De La Caja Herramientas RequeridasFijacion De La Canaleta Fijacion De La Manivela De La CanaletaManija inferior de la canaleta ManijaCanaleta Superior Cable De la Fijacion De La Vara De Cambios Fijacion De Los Cables Del EmbragueFijacion De Los Gatillos De Giro Cableado de la LámparaAjuste del Control del Propulsor de Tracción Ajustes FinalesAjuste del Control de la Hélice Ajuste de la Zapata DeslizanteConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Palanca De CambiosOperacion Control de la heliceArrancador eléctrico Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveLlenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Arranque Del MotorEnganche De La Propulsion Como Apagar El MotorPara Enganchar El Propulsor Manejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Presion De La RuedasConsejos De Operacion Enganche De Las Espirales Sin FinRecomendaciones Generales Mecanismo De CambiosMantenimiento LubricacionMantenimiento del Motor Service & Ajustes AjustesReemplazo De La Correa ServiceHelices Correas de la espiral sin finNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Correa propulsora Cubrierta del propulsorPinon Separador Eje hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Preparación del Expulsor de Nieve Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del motor Problema Causas posible Accion correctora Tabla DE Localizacion DE FallasYour Notes/Vuestro Apuntes To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement U.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair serviceFor the repair or replacement parts you need Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio

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