Sears 247.780892 - Manual (Page 16)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start • Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
• Spark plug wire disconnected,
• Faulty spark plug. • Fill lank with clean, fresh fuel,
• Connect wire to spark plug.
• Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Loss of power;
operation erratic
• Spark plug wire loose.
• Unit running on CHOKE.
• Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
• Water or dirt in fuel system.
• Carburetor out of adjustment.
• Dirty air cleaner.
• Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
• Move choke lever to OFF position.
• Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean
fresh gasoline.
• Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel
tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
• Contact your SEARS Service Center.
• Service air cleaner. See Maintenance section
of this manual.
Engine overheats • Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
• Engine oil level low.
• Contact your SEARS Service Center.
• Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Too much vibration • Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
• Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
Make all necessary repairs, if vibration continues,
have unit serviced by a SEARS Service Center.
Unit does not
discharge • Discharge chute clogged.
• Foreign object lodged in impeller.
• Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean flail screen and inside
of blower housing. See Service/Adjustments
section of this manual.
• Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove lodged object.
Rate of discharge
slows considerably or
composition of
discharged material
changes
• Shredding blade and/or chipper
blades dull.
• Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper
blades.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.
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