Craftsman 536.886260 - Manual (Page 29)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace spark plug.
Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel.
Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line, empty gas
tank, or stale gasoline
Clean fuel line; check fuel
supply; add fresh gasoline
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.
Excessive vibration Loose parts: damaged
impeller
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Tighten all bolts and make all
necessary repairs. If
vibration continues, have the
unit serviced by a Craftsman
service 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 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 immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing.
Foreign object lodged in
auger Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
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