Craftsman 247.88855 owner manual Trouble-Shooting, Problem, Possible Cause, Corrective Action

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Problem		Possible Cause		Corrective Action
Shift lever not locking	1. Shift rod out of adjustment		1.	Remove washer and pin. Turn ferrule
into the sixth speed				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 shut-off valve closed	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
				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
				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
				spark plug wire. Tighten all nuts and bolts.
				Check for the source of vibration. Make all
				necessary repairs. If vibration persists,
				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.
Unit fails to propel	1. Incorrect adjustment of drive clutch		1.	Adjust drive clutch.
itself
	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
				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
				assembly.
	2.	Lower cable bracket not fully positioned against	2.	Loosen two self-tapping screws on each slot
		gear box.		of bracket. Retighten making sure that the
				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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