Craftsman 247.88455.1 operating instructions Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

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

 

 

 

 

Snow Thrower”.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

 

 

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean fuel line.

 

 

 

 

7.

Safety key not in ignition on engine.

7.

Insert key fully into the switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

1.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

1.

Contact Sears Parts & Service Center.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive Vibration

1.

Loose parts or damaged auger.

1.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark

 

 

 

 

plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration

 

 

 

 

continues, have unit serviced by a Sears Parts &

 

 

 

 

Repair Center.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Contact Sears Parts & Repair Center.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Unit fails to discharge snow

1.

Chute assembly clogged.

1.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark

 

 

 

 

plug wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of

 

 

 

 

auger housing with clean-out tool or a stick.

 

2.

Foreign object lodged in auger.

2.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark

 

 

 

 

plug wire. Remove object from auger with clean-

 

 

 

 

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).

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact Sears service information line by calling 1-800-4-MY-HOME.

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Contents 27/2006 Operator’s ManualWarranty Statement Table of ContentsProduct Specifications Model NumberChine Safety LabelsYour Responsibility Training Safe Operation PracticesDo not modify engine OperationBefore Assembly AssemblySetting Up The Handle Removing From CartonFinal Adjustments Clean-Out ToolAuger Control Test Tire PressureKnow Your Snow Thrower Choke Control Clean Out ToolRecoil Starter & Starter Handle Ignition KeyOperation Positioning Discharge Chute Cleaning The Chute AssemblySpeed Selector Lever Operating TipsMaintenance & Service Auger Cable Adjustment Bracket Top Auger Housing Screw Adjusting The Auger CableAuger Belt Replace with new belt after replacing the drive beltChecking Oil Level Drive BeltChanging Oil Below With engine on level ground, oilCheck Spark Plug Maintenance ScheduleLong-Term Storage OFF-SEASON StorageShort-Term Storage Troubleshooting Parts List Chute Assembly    Part Description Tecumseh 5.5 H.P. Engine LH195SP 67517D 36071 Description Qty36072 185 33691 Intake Pipe 186 32698 Governor Link 200 36677Tecumseh 5.5 H.P. Engine LH195SP 67517D from previous 640084B Page Manual del operador Declaración DE Garantía ÍndiceEspecificaciones DEL Producto Número DE ModeloSu responsabilidad Etiquetas DE SeguridadCapacitación Prácticas DE Operación SegurasNo modifique el motor OperaciónAviso referido a emisiones Calcomanía de identificación del motorMontaje Configuración de la manijaExtracción de la unidad de la caja Antes del montajePresión de Neumático Ajustes finalesInstrumento Limpio hacia fuera Cómo dirigir el cable de transmisiónConozca su máquina quitanieve Control de obturación Herramienta de limpArrancador de retroceso y manija del arrancador Llave de encendidoOperación Consejos de operación Limpieza del montaje del canalHorquilla de ensamblado Perilla de tolvaMantenimiento y servicio Correa de la barrena Ajuste del cable de la barrenaVerificación del nivel de aceite Correa de la transmisiónCambio de aceite Del nivel de aceiteCalendario de mantenimiento Controle la bujíaTabla de viscosidad que aparece en la figura Limpie el área alrededor de la base de la bujíaAlmacenamiento Fuera DE Temporada Problemas de encendidoPreparación del motor Preparación de la máquina quitanieveSolución DE Problemas Get it fixed, at your home or ours