TROUBLE

Difficult starting

Engine runs erratic

Engine stalls

Engine runs erratic; Loss of power

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

Defective spark plug.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Blocked fuel line, empty gas tank, or stale gasoline

Unit running on CHOKE.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Loose parts: damaged impeller

CORRECTION

Replace spark plug.

Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel.

Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh gasoline

Set choke lever to RUN )osition.

Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have the unit serviced by a Craftsman service repairman.

Unit fails to propel itself

Unit fails to discharge

snow

Drive belt loose or damaged.

Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable

Worn or damaged friction wheel.

Auger drive belt loose or damaged.

Auger control cable not adjusted correctly.

Shear bolt broken

Discharge chute clogged.

Replace drive belt.

Adjust traction drive cable.

Replace friction wheel.

Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged.

Adjust auger control cable.

Replace shear bolt

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing.

Foreign object lodged in

Stop engine

immediately and

auger

disconnect

spark plug wire.

 

Remove object from auger.

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536.88644 specifications

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