Craftsman 247.796890 - Manual (Page 12)

MAIIMTENANCE CHECK LIST
SERVICE RECORD
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Engine Oil Level 9
Change Engine Oil 9
Clean Engine 10
Service Air Cleaner 10
Clean Engine Cylinder Fins 10
Clean or Replace Spark Plug 10
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
SYMPTON POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION 1
Engine fails to start 1. Check fuel tank for gas.
2 Spark plug lead wire
disconnected
3 Faulty spark plug
1. Fill tank if empty !p. 6).
2 Connect lead wire {p. 6!
3 Clean, adjust gap or replace ip. 10)
Hard starting or loss of
power 1 Spark plug wire loose.
2 Dirty air cleaner
1 Connect and tighten spark plug
wire {p. 6).
2 Clean air cleaner as described in
maintenance section (p. 10).
Engine overheats 1 Carburetor not adjusted
properly
2 Air flow restricted.
3 Engine oil level low
1 Adjust carburetor. See adjustment
section (p, 9)
2. Remove blower housing and clean
as described in the maintenance
section ip. 10).
3. Fill crankcase with the proper oil ip. 6)
Material not shredding Blade and/or flails not sharp Sharpen or reverse blade and flails (p, 11)
Engine bogs down or
stalls 1 No fuel in fuel tank
2. Feeding material into the
machine too quickly
1. Fill tank if empty !p. 6).
2. Do not force material into the opening.
Feed gradually (p. 7)
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your Sears Authorized Service Center
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