TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine fails to start | 1. | Choke not in ON position. | 1. | Move choke to ON position. |
| 2. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 2. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
| 3. | Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. | 3. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| 4. | Engine not primed. | 4. | Prime engine as instructed in “Operating Your |
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| 5. | Faulty spark plug. | 5. | Clean, adjust gap, or replace. |
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| 6. | Blocked fuel line. | 6. | Clean fuel line. |
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| 7. | Safety key not in ignition on engine. | 7. | Insert key fully into the switch. |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Unit running on CHOKE. | 1. | Move choke lever to OFF position. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 2. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 3. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 4. | Contact Sears Parts & Repair Center. |
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Engine overheats | 1. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. | 1. | Contact Sears Parts & Service Center. |
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Excessive Vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark |
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| plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration |
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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 gas cap. Be certain |
| 3. | Exhaust port plugged. |
| vent hole is clear. |
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| 3. | Contact Sears Parts & Repair Center. |
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Unit fails to propel itself | 1. | Drive control cable in need of adjustment. | 1. | Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Adjustments. |
| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged. | 2. | Replace drive belt. |
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Unit fails to discharge snow | 1. | Chute assembly clogged. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark |
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| plug wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of |
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| auger housing with |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 2. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark |
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| plug wire. Remove object from auger with clean- |
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| out tool or a stick. |
| 3. | Auger cable in need of adjustment. | 3. | Refer to Service & Adjustments section. |
| 4. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 4. | Refer to Service & Adjustments section. |
| 5. | Shear pin(s) sheared. | 5. | Replace with new shear pin(s). |
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NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact Sears service information line by calling
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