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

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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