Trouble-shooting, Troubie-shooting – Craftsman 247.888530 User Manual
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start.
1.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
1.
Fill tank with fresh gasoline.
2.
Blocked fuel line.
2.
Clean the fuel line.
3.
Choke not in ON position
3.
Move switch to ON position
4.
Faulty spark plug.
4.
Clean, adjust gap or replace.
5.
Safety key not in ignition switch on engine.
5.
insert the key fully into the switch.
6.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
6.
Connect spark plug wire.
7.
Primer button not being used properly.
7.
Refer to the engine manual.
Engine runs erratic.
1.
Unit running on CHOKE.
1.
Move choke lever to OFF position.
2.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
2.
Clean fuel line and fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
3.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
3.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with
fresh fuel.
4.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
4.
Refer to the engine manual.
Loss of power.
1.
Spark plug wire loose.
1.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
2.
Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
3.
Exhaust port plugged.
3.
Refer to the engine manual.
Engine overheats.
1.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1.
Refer to the engine manual or have the
carburetor adjusted by an authorized
engine service dealer.
Excessive vibration.
1.
Loose parts or damaged auger.
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten al! bolts and nuts. If
vibration continues, have unit serviced by
an authorized service dealer.
Unit fails
to propel itself.
1.
Traction control cable in need of adjustment.
1.
Adjust traction control cable. Refer to
Adjustments.
2.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
2.
Replace drive belt.
Unit fails
to discharge snow.
1.
Discharge chute clogged.
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing.
2.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
2.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.
3.
Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
3.
Refer to Final Adjustments in Assembly
Section.
4.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
4.
Refer to Adjustments.
5.
Shear bo!t{s) sheared.
5.
Replace shear bolt(s).
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS
service center.
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