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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

LOOK

FOR

REMEDY

 

 

Difficult

starting

Defective

spark plug.

Replace defective

spark plug.

Engine

runs erratically

Blocked

fuel line.

Clean fuel

line.

 

 

 

Empty

gas tank.

Check fuel

supply,

 

 

 

Stale

gasoline.

Add fresh

gasoline.

 

 

 

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Remove carburetor

bowl to drain fuel tank. Refill

 

 

 

 

 

with fresh fuel. CAUTION: Do not remove

carburetor bowl when the engine is hot.

Engine stalls

Unit running

on CHOKE.

Loss of power

Gas cap vent hole is plugged.

Excessive vibration

Loose parts

or damaged impeller.

Unit fails to propel Drive belt loose or damaged. itself

Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable.

Worn or damaged friction disc.

Set choke lever to RUN position.

Remove ice and snow from cap. Be sure vent hole is clear.

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

Replace drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt

Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs section of this manual.

Adjust traction drive cable. Refer to Cable

Adjustment in Adjustments/Repairs section of this manual.

Replace friction disc. Refer to Friction Wheel

Replacement in Adjustments/Repairs section of this manual.

Unit fails to discharge Auger drive belt loose or damaged.

snow

Replace or adjust auger drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement and Drive Belt Adjustment in

AdjustmentslRepairs section of this manual.

Auger control cable not adjusted

Adjust auger

control

cable. Refer to Cable

correctly.

Adjustment

in Adjustments/Repairs

section of

 

this manual.

 

 

 

Broken shear bolt.

Replace shear bolt.

Refer to Auger

Shear Bolt

 

Replacement

in Adjustments/Repairs

section of

 

this manual.

 

 

 

Discharge chute clogged.

Stop engine

immediately and disconnect spark

 

plug wire. Refer to the first Warning in Snow

 

blower Operation in Operation section of this

 

manual. Clean discharge chute and inside of

 

auger housing.

 

 

Foreign object lodged in auger.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to the third Warning in Snow blower Operation in Operation section of this manual. Remove object from auger.

Identifying Your Snow blower

Your new Snow blower has two (2) identifying numbers: (1) unit model number: (2) unit serial number. The two preceding numbers are required to insure that the proper replacement parts are obtained when required. If you have any questions concerning parts, service, or technical data, contact your nearest Sears Service Department.

For complete warranty information refer to the warranty in the Owner's Information section of this manual.

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