Craftsman 536.885020 - Manual (Page 28)

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Diificuit starting Defective spark plug Replace defecBve plug
Water or dirt in fuel system Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel,
Engine runs erratic
Blocked tuel line or low on fuel
Clean fueS line; check fuel supply; add fresh
fuel {gaaoline/oil mixture if 2 cyde engine)
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE .......................... - Set choke lever to. RUN position..............................
Engine runs erratic;
Loss of power
Water or dirt in fuei system Use carburetor bowl drain fo flush and refill with fresh
fuei
Carburetor out of adjustment Adjust carburetor.
Excessive vibration
Loose parts; damaged impeller Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire
Tighten aii bolts and make all necessary repairs If vibration
continues, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman
Unit fails to propel
itself
Drive belt loose or damaged Replace drive belt
Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable Adjust traction drive cable.
Worn or damaged friction wheel Replace Iriolion wheel
Unit fails to
discharge snow
Auger drive bait loose or damaged Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly
Adjust auger control cable
Shear bolt broken Replace shear bolt
Discharge chute clogged Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark piug wire
Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing
Foreign object lodged in auger Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark piug wire
Remove object from auger
Unit rides up Weight transfer disengaged Engage weight transfer pedat
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