Download Craftsman 247.881701 Operating instructions

Thissectionaddresses
minorserviceissues.Tolocatethe nearestSearsService
Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®.
Beforeperforming
anytypeofmaintenance/service,
disengage
allcontrolsandstop
theengine.Waltuntilallmovingpartshavecometoacompletestop.Remove
the key
to preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglasses
duringoperationorwhile
performinganyadjustments
orrepairs.
Enginefailsto start
1.
Chokecontrolnot in Chokeposition.
1.
Movechokecontrolto Chokeposition.
2.
Sparkplug wiredisconnected.
2.
Connectwireto sparkplug.
3.
Faultysparkplug.
3.
Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
4.
Fueltank emptyor stalefuel.
4.
Filltank with clean,freshgasoline.
5.
Enginenot primed.
5.
Primeengineasinstructedin the OperationSection.
6.
Safetykeynot inserted.
6.
Insertkeyfullyinto the switch.
Extensioncordnot connected(whenusingelectric 7.
start button)
Connectoneendof the extensioncordto the electric
1.
Enginerunningon choke.
1.
Movechokeleverto RUNposition.
2.
Fuellineblocked,or stalefuel.
2.
Cleanfuel lineandfill tank with fresh,cleangasoline.
3.
Wateror dirt infuel system.
3.
Runengineuntil it stops.Refillwith freshfuel.
4.
Carburetorout of adjustment.
4.
Contacta SearsServiceCenter.
5.
Over-governed
engine
5.
Contacta SearsServiceCenter.
Engineoverheats
1.
Carburetornot adjustedproperly.
1.
ContactyourSearsParts& RepairCenter.
Excessive
vibration
1.
Loosepartsor damagedauger.
1.
Stopengineimmediatelyanddisconnectsparkplugwire.
Tightenall boltsandnuts.If vibrationcontinues,haveunit
servicedbyaSearsParts& RepairCenter.
Lossof power
1.
Sparkplug wireloose.
1.
Connectandtightensparkplugwire.
2.
Gascapvent holeplugged.
2.
Removeiceandsnowfromgascap.Becertainvent holeis
clear.
1.
Drivecableinneedof adjustment.
1.
Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto ServiceandMaintenance
section.
2.
Drivebelt looseor damaged.
2.
Replace
drivebelt. Referto Service& Maint.section.
1.
Chuteassemblyclogged.
1.
Stopengineimmediatelyanddisconnectsparkplugwire.
Cleanchuteassemblyandinsideof augerhousingwith cleanout tool or astick.
2.
Foreignobjectlodgedin auger.
2.
Stopengineimmediatelyanddisconnectsparkplugwire.
Removeobjectfrom augerwith clean-outtool or a stick.
3.
Augercablein needofadjustment.
3.
Adjustaugercontrolcable.Referto Assemblysection.
4.
Augerbelt looseor damaged.
4.
Replace
augerbelt. Referto ServiceandMaintenance
section.
5.
Shearpin(s)sheared.
5.
Replace
with newshearpin(s).
Enginerunningerratically/
inconsistentRPM(huntingor
surging)
Unitfallsto propelitself
Unitfallsto dischargesnow
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starteroutlet andthe otherendto athree-prong120-volt,
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