Troubleshooting - Craftsman 247.77466.1 Operator's Manual

Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine Overheats
Cylinder rod will not
move
NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact Sears service information line by calling
1-800-4-MY-HOME.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
3. Choke lever not in CHOKE position.
4. Faulty spark plug.
5. Blocked fuel line.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
1. Unit running with CHOKE applied, if so
equipped.
2. Spark plug wire loose.
3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Broken drive shaft.
2. Shipping plugs left in hydraulic hoses.
3. Set screws in coupling not adjusted
properly.
4. Loose shaft coupling.
5. Gear sections damaged.
6. Damaged relief valve.
7. Hydraulic lines blocked.
8. Incorrect oil level.
9. Damaged or blocked directional valve.
1
Remedy
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Move choke to CHOKE position.
4. Service spark plug following
instructions in the maintenance
section.
5. Clean fuel line.
6. Service air cleaner following
instructions in the maintenance
section.
1. Move choke lever to RUN position.
2. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh (less than 30 days old)
gasoline.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with
fresh fuel.
5. Clean or replace air cleaner.
6. Contact Sears service center.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Service air cleaner following
instructions in the maintenance
section.
3. Contact Sears service center.
1. Return unit to Sears service center.
2. Disconnect hydraulic hoses,
remove shipping plugs, reconnect
hoses.
3. See operator's manual for correct
adjustment.
4. Correct engine/pump alignment as
necessary.
5. Return unit to Sears service center.
6. Return unit to Sears service center.
7. Flush and clean hydraulic system.
8. Check oil level. Refill if necessary.
9. Return unit to Sears service center.