TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Engine fails to start
Loss of power;
operation erratic
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
•Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
•Spark plug wire disconnected.
•Engine not primed correctly.
•Throttle control not in correct starting position.
•Faulty spark plug.
•Spark plug wire Joose.
•Blocked fuel line or stale fue!.
•Water or dirt in fuel system.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
•Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
•Connect wire to spark plug.
•Follow priming instructions in operation section.
•Move throttle control to FAST position.
•Clean, adjust gap or replace.
•Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
•Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.
•Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
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Engine overheats | • | Carburetor | not adjusted | • | Contact your SEARS Service Center. | |||||||||
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| • | Engine | oil | level low. | • | Fill crankcase | with | proper oil. |
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Too | much | vibration | • | Loose | parts or damaged | • | Stop | engine | immediately and disconnect | |||||
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Unit | does | not | • | Discharge | chute clogged. | • | Stop | engine | immediately | and disconnect | ||||
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| • | Foreign object lodged in impeller. | • | Stop | engine | immediately | and disconnect | |||||
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Rate of discharge | • Shredding blade and/or chipper | |
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•Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper blades.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS
Each
The model number for your
The model number for the engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.
All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
*PRODUCT - "5 H.P.
*MODEL NUMBER - 247.795850
*ENGINE MODEL NO. - 143.955003
*PART NUMBER
*PART DESCRIPTION
Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians...professional technicians specifically trained on Sears products, having the parts, tools and the equipment to insure
that we meet our pledge to you..."we service what we sell."
IF YOU NEED REPAIR
SERVICE OR PARTS:
REPAIR SERVICE
ORDERING PARTS
1-800-FON-PART
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