TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem |
| Cause |
| Remedy |
Engine fails to start | 1. | Choke control not in ON position | 1. | Move choke control to ON position. |
| 2. | Spark plug wire disconnected | 2. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
| 3. | Faulty spark plug | 3. | Clean, adjust gap, or replace. |
| 4. | Fuel tank empty or stale fuel | 4. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| 5. | Engine not primed. | 5. | Prime engine as instructed in the Operation Section. |
| 6. | Safety key not inserted. | 6. | Insert key fully into the switch. |
|
|
|
|
|
Engine runs erratically | 1. | Engine running on CHOKE | 1. | Move choke control to OFF position. |
| 2. | Stale fuel | 2. | 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 your Sears Parts & Repair Center. |
|
|
|
|
|
Engine overheats | 1. | Carburetor not adjusted properly | 1. | Contact your Sears Parts & Repair 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 vent |
|
|
|
| hole is clear. |
|
|
|
|
|
Unit fails to propel itself | 1. | Drive cable in need of adjustment | 1. | Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Service and |
|
|
|
| Maintenance section. |
| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged | 2. | Replace drive belt. Refer to Service and Mainte- |
|
|
|
| nance section. |
| 3. | Worn friction wheel. | 3. | Change friction wheel. |
|
|
|
|
|
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 |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 2. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug |
|
|
|
| wire. Remove object from auger with |
|
|
|
| or a stick. |
| 3. | Auger cable in need of adjustment. | 3. | Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly |
|
|
|
| section. |
| 4. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 4. | Replace auger belt. Refer to Service and Mainte- |
|
|
|
| nance section. |
| 5. | Shear pin(s) sheared. | 5. | Replace with new shear pin(s). |
|
|
|
|
|
NEED MORE HELP?
managemyhome.com – for free!
Find this and all your other product manuals online.
Get answers from our team of home experts.
Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home.
Find information and tools to help with home projects.
25