Craftsman 247.775870 Owner's Manual

PROBLEMEngine fails to startLoss of power; operation erraticEngine overheatsToo much vibrationUnit does not dischargeRate of discharge slowsconsiderably or composition ofdischarged material changesPOSSIBLE CAUSE1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel2. Spark plug wire disconnected3. Faulty spark plug4. Throttle control not in correctposition1. Spark plug wire loose2. Unit running on Choke3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel4. Water or dirt in fuel system5. Carburetor out of adjustment6. Dirty air cleaner1. Carburetor not adjusted properly2. Engine oil level low1. Loose parts or damagedimpeller1. Discharge chute clogged2. Foreign object lodged inimpeller1. Shredding blade and/or chippingblade dullCORRECTIVE ACTION1. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel2. Connect wire to spark plug.3. Clean, adjust gap or replace.4. Move throttle control to FASTposition1. Connect and tighten spark plugwire.2. Move choke lever to OFFposition.3. Clean fuel line; fill tank withclean, fresh gasoline.4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetorto drain fuel tank. Refill with freshfuel.5. Contact your SEARS servicecenter.6. Service air cleaner.1. Contact your SEARS servicecenter.2. Fill crankcase with proper oil.1. Stop engine immediately anddisconnect spark plug wire.Tighten all bolts and nuts. Makeall necessary repairs. If vibrationcontinues, have unit serviced bya SEARS service center.1. Stop engine immediately anddisconnect spark plug wire.clean flail screen and inside ofblower housing.2. Stop engine immediately anddisconnect spark plug wire.Remove lodged object.1. Sharpen or replace blade(s).For repairs beyond the minoradjustments listed above, pleasecontact your nearest SEARSservice center.17