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Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheenginetoprevent
unintendedstarting.Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,
disengageallcontrolsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingparts
havecometoacompletestop.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperation
orwhileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs.
Thissectionaddressesminorserviceissues.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY-HOM[_.
Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 1. Fill tank with dean fresh gasoline.
2. Blocked fuel line.
3. Keynot inserted all the way.
4. Spark plug wire disconnected.
5. Faulty spark plug.
Engine running erratically/
inconsistent RPM (hunting or
surging)
2. Contact a Sears Service Center.
3. Insert key all the way.
4. Connectwire to spark plug.
5. Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace.
6. Engine not primed. 6.
7. Engine flooded from excessive priming. 7.
1. Engine running on choke. 1.
2. Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel. 2.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system. 3.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment. 4.
5. Over-governed engine 5.
Engine overheats 1. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1.
Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1.
2. Ventin gas cap plugged. 2.
Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1.
Snow thrower fails to self- 1. Auger control cable out of adjustment. 1.
propel
2. Auger drive belt loose or damaged. 2.
Auger continues to rotate 1. Auger control cable out of adjustment. 1.
Unit fails to discharge snow 1. Chute assembly clogged. 1.
Push the engine primer button five to seven times.
Wait at least ten minutes before starting.
Move choke control to RUN position.
Contact a Sears Service Center.
Run engine until the fuel tank is empty. Refill with
fresh fuel.
Contact a Sears Service Center.
Contact a Sears Service Center.
Contact a Sears Service Center.
Firmly connect spark plug wire.
Clear vent.
Stop engine immediately and remove key. Check for
possible damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair
as needed. If problem persists, take snow thrower to
a Sears Service Center.
Adjust auger control cable as shown in Service and
Maintenance section.
Replace auger drive belt.
Adjust auger control cable as shown in Service and
Maintenance section.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
chute and inside of auger housing with clean-out
tool or stick.
2. Foreign object lodged in auger. 2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect the spark
plug wire. Remove object from auger.
3. Auger control cable out of adjustment. 3. Adjust auger control cable.
4. Auger belt loose or damaged. 4. Replace auger belt.
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