Craftsman 247.88851 owner manual Possible Cause

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Shift levernot locking intothe sixthspeed

Enginefailsto start

Engine runs erratic.

Loss of power

Engine overheats

Excessive vibration

1. Shift rod out of adjustment

1.Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel

2.Fuel shut-off valve closed

3.Ignition key not in switch or engine

4.Spark plug wire disconnected

5.Blocked fuel line

6, Faulty spark plug

1.Unit running on choke

2.Blocked fuel line or stale fuel

3.Water or dirt in fuel system.

4.Carburetor out of adjustment

1.Spark plug wire loose

2.Gas cap vent hole plugged

1.Engine oil level low.

2.Carburetor not adjusted properly

1.Loose parts or auger damaged

1.Remove washer and pin. Turn ferrule clockwise one turn and reinstall.

1.Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

2.Open valve.

3.Insert key,

4.Connect spark plug wire.

5.Clean fuel line.

6.Clean, adjust gap or replace.

1.Turn choke to off position.

2.Clean fuel line, fill tank with fresh fuel.

3.Drain carburetor following instructions on page 24. Refill with fresh fuel

4.Contact Sears service center.

1.Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

2.Remove ice and snow from cap. Make sure that the vent hole is clear.

1.Fillcrankcase with proper engine oil.

2.Contact Sears service center.

1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect

Hard to shift speed, or

1.

Shift rod not adjusted

will not shift

2.

Hex shaft not lubricated

Unit fails

to propel

1.

Incorrect adjustment of drive clutch

itself

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Drive belt loose or damaged

Unit fails

to discharge

1.

Auger shear bolt broken

snow

 

2.

Discharge chute clogged

 

 

3.

Foreign object lodged in auger.

 

 

4.

Auger drive clutch cable not adjusted.

 

 

5.

Auger drive belt loose or damaged.

Track does not turn

1.

Track control cable not inserted.

 

 

2.

Lower cable bracket not fully positioned against

 

 

 

gear box.

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.

1.Readjust shift rod.

2.Lubricate sprocket shaft.

1.Adjust drive clutch.

2.Replace drive belt.

1.Replace shear bolt.

2.Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing.

3.Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and remove object from auger.

4.Adjust properly.

5.Replace belt.

1.Insert the cable completely into the trigger

assembly.

2.Loosen two self-tapping screws on each slot of bracket. Retighten making sure that the bolt is completely at the bottom of the slot.

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For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above,

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please contact your nearest SEARS service center.

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247.88851 specifications

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