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NOTE:
This section addresses minor service issues. For further information contact Sears service by calling 1-800-
4-MY-HOME®.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1.
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2.
Blocked fuel line.
3.
Choke not ON.
4.
Faulty spark plug.
5.
Key not in ignition switch.
6.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
7.
Primer not used properly.
1.
Fill tank with fresh gasoline.
2.
Clean the fuel line.
3.
Turn Choke knob to ON position.
4.
Clean, adjust or replace spark plug.
5.
Insert the key fully; do not turn.
6.
Attach spark plug wire to the spark
plug on the engine.
7.
Prime the engine as instructed earlier.
If the carburetor is flooded due to
over-priming, wait till it dries out.
Engine runs erratic
1.
Unit running at FULL choke.
2.
Stale gasoline.
3.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
1.
Turn choke knob to OFF position.
2.
Siphon off existing fuel and fill tank
with fresh gasoline.
3.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Fill up
with fresh gasoline.
Engine loses power
1.
Spark plug wire loose.
2.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
1.
Connect spark plug wire.
2.
Remove ice and snow from gas cap.
Be certain that vent hole is clear.
Excessive vibration
1.
Loose parts or damaged auger.
1.
Stop the engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all
bolts and nuts. If vibration continues,
contact Sears service center.
Unit fails to propel
itself
1.
Drive control cable not adjusted.
2.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
1.
Adjust drive control cable following
earlier instructions.
2.
Replace drive belt.
Unit fails to
discharge snow
1.
Chute assembly clogged.
2.
Shear pin sheared.
3.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
4.
Auger control cable out of adjustment.
5.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
1.
Stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire. Clean chute and inside of
auger housing with clean-out tool or
stick.
2.
Replace shear pin.
3.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
4.
Adjust auger control cable.
5.
Replace auger belt.
Augers continue to
rotate
1.
Cable out of adjustment.
1.
Adjust auger control cable as shown
in “Adjustments” on page 14.
