Craftsman 247.776360 - Manual (Page 13)

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TROUBLESHOOTIN
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fails to start ■
' ' 1. Throttle lever not in.correct starting ■ ■
position (if equipped).
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1. Move throttle lever to FAST 01
■ ■ . START position. ■. .
2. Sparkplug wire disconnected.. . 2. Connect wire to spark plug. .
3. Choke not in CHOKE position (if .■.
■. equipped). . ■
3. .Move choke lever to CHOKE
■ ■ position.
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i Fuel tank empty or .stale.fueL . 4. Fill tank with dean, .fresh gasoline.
■ ■ ■ . ■ ■■ '5. Engine not primed (if equipped).
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5. ■ Prime engine as instructed in .
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Engine Manual.
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3. Faulty spark plug..
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6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
, 7.'Blockedfueiline. ' .■
7. Clean fuel line. '■ ' .
t. . . . . . . . . . . .8.'Engineflooded. ... ... . .
'8. Wait a few minutes to restart, but
do not prime.
Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
2. Unit running on CHOKE (if equipped). 2. Move choke lever to OFF position.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
4. Vent in gas cap plugged. 4. Clear vent.
5. Water or dirt in fuel system. 5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with
fresh fuel.
6. Dirty air cleaner. 6. Refer to engine manual.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See authorized service dealer.
;■ Engine.'overheats. .u Engine oil level low. ■ . . ■ 1. Fill crankcase with proper oil..
2, Refer to engine manual. ■ ■ . . ■
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3. Carburetor not adjusted properly. 3. See authorized service dealer.
Occasional skips
' 1. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Adjust gap to .030”.
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(hesitates) at 2. Carburetor idle mixture adjustment
high speed improperiy set.
2. See authorized service dealer.
■ Excessive ■■ .
■ -'Vibration
■ 1. Loose parts or damaged impeller. ■ ... 1. See authorized service dealer. ■
Unit does not
discharge
1. Chute deflector clogged. 1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
flail screen and inside of discharge
opening.
2. Foreign object lodged in impeller.
2. Stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire. Remove lodged object.
3. Low engine RPM. 3. Always run engine at full throttle.
i. Rate of discharge ■'
1. Low engine RPM. '■ ' dl ■Always.run engine, at .full th.rotlle. :
i.slows.considerably
r.'O.rcomposition of.
; discha.rged material : ■
' changes
2. Chipper blade dull,......................... , 2. Replace chipper blade or see your
authorized service dealer.
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