Sears 536.884811 - Manual (Page 26)

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Difficullsiarting Defective spark plug
Water or dirt in fuel system
Replace defective plug,
Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh
fuel.
Engine runs erratic
Blocked fuel line or low on fuel
Clean fuel line; check kiel supply; add fresh
gasoline (Gasoline/oil mixture if 2 cycle engine.),
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE Set choke lever to RUN position;
Engine runs erratic;
Loss of power
Water or dirt in fuel system Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh
fuel
Carburetor out of adjustment Adjust carburetor,
Excessive vibration
Loose parts; damaged impeller Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark piug wire
Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs If vibration
continues, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman
Unit falls to propel
itself
Drive bell loose or damaged Replace drive belt
Incorrect adjustment oS traction
drive cable
Adjust traction drive cable,.
Worn or damaged friction wheel Replace friction wheel.
Unit fails to
discharge snow
Auger drive belt 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 immediateiy and disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean dischatge chute and inside of auger housing
Foreign object lodged in auger Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger
Unit rides up
Weight transfer disengaged Engage weight transfer pedal
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