Craftsman 247.79452 - Manual (Page 19)

Trouble-Shooting Guide continued
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
Engine lails to start 1. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Service air cleaner foiiowing instructions
on page 14 of this manuai.
2. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
3. Choke not in ON position.
4. Blocked fuel line,
5. Spark plug wire disconnected.
6. Faulty spark plug.
2. Fill tank with fresh fuel.
3. Move choke to ON.
4. Clean fuel line.
5. Connect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
6. Service spark plug foiiowing
instructions on page 15.
Engine runs erratic. 1. Unit running on choke.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Connect and lighten spark plug wire.
3. Clean fuel line. Fill tank with fresh
fuel.
4. Service air cleaner following
instructions on page 14.
5. Contact Sears service center.
Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Carburetor out of adjustment.
4. Airflow restricted.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Service air cleaner following
instructions on page 14.
3. Contact Sears service center.
4. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug
wire, move blower housing, and
clean.
Wiii not split logs 1. Reservoir fluid level low. 1. Refill with Dexron III automatic
transmission fluid.
Leaking cyiinder 1, Broken seals.
2. Scored cylinder 1. Return unit to Sears service center.
2. Return unit to Sears service center.
For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above,
please contact your nearest SEARS service center.
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