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Before performing a nytypeofmaintenance/service, disengage allcontrols andstop
theengine. Waituntilallmoving partshave come toacomplete stop.Remove the key
to prevent unintended starting. A lways w earsafety glasses duringoperation orwhile
performing anyadjustments orrepairs.
Thissectionaddresses minorserviceissues. Tolocatethe nearest S ears Service
Center o r to schedule service, s implycontact S ears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
Engine failsto start
Engine running erratically/
inconsistent RPM (huntingor
surging)
1. Choke controlnot in Choke position.
2. Spark plug wiredisconnected.
3. Faultysparkplug.
4. Fuel t ank emptyor stalefuel.
S. Engine not primed.
6. Safetykeynot inserted.
Extension cordnot connected (whenusingelectric
start button)
1. Movechokecontrolto Choke position.
2. Connect w ireto sparkplug.
3. Clean, a djustgap,or replace.
4. Fill t ank with clean,freshgasoline.
S. Prime engineasinstructedinthe Operation Section.
6. Insertkeyfullyinto the switch.
1. Engine runningon choke.
2. Fuellineblocked, o r stalefuel.
3. Wateror dirt infuel system.
4. Carburetor o ut of adjustment.
S. Over-governed engine
1. Carburetor n ot adjustedproperly.
1. Loose partsor damaged auger.
Engine overheats
Excessive vibration
Loss of power 1. Spark plug wireloose. 1.
2. Gas capvent holeplugged. 2.
Unitfailsto propel i tself 1. Drivecableinneedof adjustment. 1.
2. Drivebelt loose or damaged. 2.
Unitfailsto discharge snow 1. Chuteassembly c logged. 1.
2. Foreign objectlodgedin auger.
3. Augercablein needof adjustment.
4. Augerbelt looseor damaged.
S. Shear p in(s)sheared.
7. Connect o neendof the extension cordto the electric
starteroutlet andthe otherendto athree-prong120-volt,
grounded, A C outlet.
1. Movechokeleverto RUN position.
2. Clean fuel lineandfill tank with fresh,cleangasoline.
3. Run engineuntil it stops.Refillwith freshfuel.
4. Contact a Sears Service Center.
S. Contact a Sears Service Center.
1. Contact y ourSears Parts & RepairCenter.
1. Stopengineimmediately anddisconnect sparkplugwire.
Tighten all boltsandnuts.If vibrationcontinues, haveunit
serviced byaSears Parts & Repair C enter.
Connect a ndtightensparkplugwire.
Remove i ceandsnowfromgascap.Becertainvent holeis
clear.
Adjustdrivecontrol c able.Referto Service a ndMaintenance
section.
Replace d rivebelt. Refer t o Service & Maint.section.
Stopengineimmediately anddisconnect sparkplugwire.
Clean chuteassembly a ndinside of augerhousing with clean-
out tool or astick.
2. Stopengineimmediately anddisconnect sparkplugwire.
Remove o bjectfrom augerwith clean-out t ool or astick.
3. Adjustaugercontrol c able.Referto Assembly s ection.
4. Replace a ugerbelt. Refer t o Service a ndMaintenance s ection.
S. Replace w ith newshear p in(s).
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