TROUBLE-SHOOTING
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Shift lever not locking | 1. Shift rod out of adjustment | 1. | Remove washer and pin. Turn ferrule | |
into the sixth speed |
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| clockwise one turn and reinstall. |
Engine fails to start | 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel | 1. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. | |
| 2. | Fuel | 2. | Open valve. |
| 3. | Ignition key not in switch or engine | 3. | Insert key. |
| 4. | Spark plug wire disconnected | 4. | Connect spark plug wire. |
| 5. | Blocked fuel line | 5. | Clean fuel line. |
| 6. | Faulty spark plug | 6. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
Engine runs erratic. | 1. Unit running on choke | 1. | Turn choke to off position. | |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel | 2. | Clean fuel line, fill tank with fresh fuel. |
| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 3. | Drain carburetor following instructions on |
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| page 24. Refill with fresh fuel. |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment | 4. | Contact Sears service 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 cap. Make sure |
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| that the vent hole is clear. |
Engine overheats | 1. Engine oil level low. | 1. | Fill crankcase with proper engine oil. | |
| 2. | Carburetor not adjusted properly | 2. | Contact Sears service center. |
Excessive vibration | 1. Loose parts or auger damaged | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect | |
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| spark plug wire. Tighten all nuts and bolts. |
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| Check for the source of vibration. Make all |
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| necessary repairs. If vibration persists, |
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| contact Sears service center. |
Hard to shift speed, or | 1. Shift rod not adjusted | 1. | Readjust shift rod. | |
will not shift | 2. Hex shaft not lubricated | 2. | Lubricate sprocket shaft. | |
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Unit fails to propel | 1. Incorrect adjustment of drive clutch | 1. | Adjust drive clutch. | |
itself |
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| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged | 2. | Replace drive belt. |
Unit fails to discharge | 1. Auger shear bolt broken | 1. | Replace shear bolt. | |
snow | 2. Discharge chute clogged | 2. | Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and | |
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| clean discharge chute and inside of auger |
| 3. | Foreign object lodged in auger. |
| housing. |
| 3. | Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and | ||
| 4. | Auger drive clutch cable not adjusted. |
| remove object from auger. |
| 4. | Adjust properly. | ||
| 5. | Auger drive belt loose or damaged. | 5. | Replace belt. |
Track does not turn | 1. Track control cable not inserted. | 1. | Insert the cable completely into the trigger | |
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| 2. | Lower cable bracket not fully positioned against | 2. | Loosen two |
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| gear box. |
| of bracket. Retighten making sure that the |
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| bolt is completely at the bottom of the slot. |
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS service center.
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