Sears 247.79585 - Manual (Page 16)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine fails to start • Fuel tank empty, (>r stale fuel.
• Spark plug wire disconnected.
• Engine not primec correctly.
• Throttle control nc t in correct
starting position.
• Faulty spark plug.
• Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
• Connect wire to spark plug.
• Follow priming instructions in operation section.
• Move throttle control to FAST position.
• Clean, adjust gap or replace.
Loss of power;
operation erratic
• Spark plug wire loDse.
• Blocked fuel line c r stale fuel.
• Water or dirt in fue l system.
• Carburetor out of adjustment.
• Dirty air cleaner.
• Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
• Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.
• Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel
tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
• Adjust carburetor or contact your SEARS
Service Center.
• Service air cleaner. See Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual.
Engine overheats • Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
• Engine oil level lo\i/.
• Contact your SEARS Service Center.
• Fill crankcase with proper oil.
Too much vibration • Loose parts or dai naged
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 c ogged.
• Foreign object lod jed 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
siows considerabiy or
composition of
discharged materiai
changes
• Shredding blade and/or chipper
blades dull.
• Sharpen or replace shredding and chipper
blades.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustmerts listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.
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