Craftsman 987.799601 manual Troubleshooting Points, Problem, Correction, Possible Cause

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Before performing any of the corrections in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures.

PROBLEM

Engine Does Not Start

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1 Spark plug wire disconnected

2, Engine Control Lever in OFFposition

3Fueltank empty

4Stale gasoline

5Safety Interlock switch has failed

6Collection bag or blower deflector not installed

7Incorrect Control Lever setting

8, Dirty air filter

9, Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug t0 Carburetor out of adjustment

!CORRECTION

1Reconnectwire

2Put Engine Control Lever in START(Page 20)

3Add gasoline (Page 19)

4Drain gasoline and add fresh gasoline

5Contact Sears Service Center

6Install collection bag or blower deflector

7Put Controt Lever in START(Page20)

8Replacefilter (Page 28)

9Inspect spark plug (Page28)

10Contact Sears Service Center

EngineRunsPoorly

t

Badsparkplug

 

2

IncorrectEngineControlLeversetting

 

3

Dirtyairfilter

 

4

Carburetorout of adjustment

 

5

Stalegasoline

 

6,

Dirtor waterinfuel tank

 

7

Enginecoolingsystemclogged

! Replacespark ptug (Page29)

2 Put Lever in correct setting (Page 20) 3, Replacefilter (Page 28)

4

Contact Sears Service Center

5

Drain gasoiine and add fresh gasoline

6

Contact Sears Service Center

7

Clean air intake screen and cooling fins

 

(Page 28)

Engine Overheats

Chipper Does Not Chip

ChippingPerformanceIs Poor

1Enginecooling system clogged

2Carburetor out of adjustment

3Oil level is tow

t Solidobjectjammedin unit

2 Brokenor missingchipperblade

I LDull chipper blade

2, Engine not reaching full RPM

3Excessivelyworn engine shaft bearing(s)

4Loose engine mounting bolts

5, Chipper blade to anvil clearance incorrect

1

Clean air intake screen and cooling fins

 

(Page 28)

2

Contact Sears Service Center

3

Checkandaddoil(Page27)

1Checkfor andremoveanyobstruction (Page26)

2. Replaceblade(Page30)

1Sharpenor replaceblade(Page30)

2ContactSearsServiceCenter

3, ContactSearsServiceCenter 4 Tightenbolts(Page29)

5:ContactSearsServiceCenter(correct clearanceis 030"-090")

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Contents SEA/ S Safety Rules TrainingPreparation Operation Safety Decals Maintenance and StorageMaintenance Agreement Limited ONE Year WarrantyProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents Engine Accessories AttachmentsVacuum Hose Unfold the Handlebars see Figure AssemblyCheck ALL Nuts and Bolts for TightnessAssembly Configurations AssemblyRemove or Install Shredder Screen Assembly for WALK-BEHIND Vacuuming or Using the ChipperTo Install Shredder Screen To Remove Shredder ScreenInstall Collection BAG Adjust the Vacuum Inlet HeightInstall Vacuum Inlet CAP Adjust Handlebars Assembly for Blower OperationInstalled Adjust the Vacuum Inlet HeightInstall Blower Deflector Install Vacuum Inlet CAPRemove the Shredder Screen Remove Blower Deflector if Installed Assembly for Optional Vacuum Hose OperationMove Handlebars to Vacuuming Position Handlebars in VacuumCAUTiOR Install Collection BAGInstall Hose Install Baffle PlateBaffle Plate Removal Remove Vacuum Inlet CAPKnow Your CHIPPERiVAC OperationBefore Starting Engine DahgerStep t ADD OIL to Engine ADD Gasoline to the Fuel TankSafetyinterlock System PRE-STARTING ProceduresOperation To Add GasolineStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine General OperationChipping Operation Vacuuming OperationVacuuming and Chipping Guide Materials to AvoidWALK-BEHIND Vacuuming Operation OperationWalk-Behind Vacuuming Tips and Hints Tips for Using the Vacuum Hose Vacuum Hose OperationOperation Blower operation Blower OperationTips for Using the Chipper Chipper OperationChipper Flap is Worn or Missing Stop the Engine Immediately and wait for all Clearing Jams and ClogsMaintenanceschedule Important Service MessageCheck and Change Engine OIL Service the AIR Filter Customer ResponsibilitiesIf SO Equipped Check Bolts and Nuts for Tightness Carburetor and Ignition System InformationLubrication Check The Spark PlugAdjustments ServiceWARNIH8 DanserTorque Specifications Service and AdjustmentsBoltSize Locationof BoltsOFF-SEASON Storage StorageProblem Troubleshooting PointsCorrection Possible CausePossiblecause Decals Inletcaporhose MustbeinstalledRotatingcumng Blade Do Nottouch Muffleror Adjacentareas12i CRAFTSMAI!5 HP CHIPPER/VACMODELNUMBER987.799601Part Description QTY CRAFTSMAN5 HP CHIPPER/VACMODELNUMBER987.799601Part Description QTYCRAFTSMAN4-CYCLE Engine MODELand SERIALIZeNumbershere Part Name Tef CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLE Enginemodel HOCarburetorno Fig RepairpartsRewindstarterno Fig Hosekit noPage Page Page Part Number Part Description For Repair Service Call this Toll Free Number

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