TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Difficult starting Defective spark plug Replace defective plug
Engine stalls Unit runningon CHOKE Move choke lever to OFF positor
Blocked fuel line or low on fuel Clean fuel line; check fuel sup-
Engine runs ply; add fresh gasoline (gaso-
erractically line/oil mixture if2-cycle engine)
or Water or dirt in fuel system Use carburetor bowl drain to
Loss of power flush and refill with fresh fuel
Loose pads; damaged impeller
Excessive
vibration Stop engine immediately and
remove key. Tighten all bolts
and make all necessary repairs.
Ifvibration continues, have the
unit serviced by a Craftsman
service repairman
Drive belt loose or damaged
Incorrect adjustment of auger con-
trol cable
Auger drive belt loose or damaged
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly
Discharge chute clogged
Damaged auger Repair or replace auger assem-
bly
Units fails to Replace drive belt
propel itself
Adjust auger control cable
Unit fails to Adjust auger drive belt; replace
discharge snow if damaged
Adjust auger control cable
Foreign object lodged in auger
Stop engine immediately and re-
move key. Clean discharge
chute and inside of auger hous-
ing
Stop engine immediately and re-
move key. Remove object from
auger.
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