Trouble shooting points, Cause – Sears Craftsman 536.886531 User Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
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CAUSE
correction
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Dsfeclivs sparK plug
Water Of dirt in luei sysism
Replace defective plug
Use carburetor bowl drain to Hush and relill wdh Iresh
fuel.
Engine runs erralicaliy
Biocksd luel line or low on fuel
Clean fuel tine; check fuel supply; add Iresh
•fuel {gasolinefoil mixtura if 2 cycle engine)
Engine stalls
Unit running on CHOKE
Move choke lever to OFF position
Engine runs erratically;
Loss of power
Water or dirt in fuel system
Use carburetor bow! drain I
d
flush and refill with fresh
fuel
Carburelor out oi acfjusiment
Adjust carburetor
Excessive vibration
Loose parts; damaged impeller
Slop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire
Tighten all bolts and make ait necessary repairs If vibration
continues, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman
Unit fails to propel
llself
Drive belt loose or damaged
Replace drive belt
Incorrect adjustment of traction
drive cable
Adjust traction drive cable
Worn Of damaged Irlciion wheel
Replace iriction wheel
Unit falls 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 halt broksrr
Replace shear boti
Discharge chute clogged
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire
Clean discharge chute and inside oi auger housing
Foreign objeci lodged in auger
Slop engine immediately and disconnect spark piug wire
Remove object from auger
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