Craftsman 88733 Operation Manual - Page 24
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Beforeperforminganytype d maintenance/servicdei,sengageall controlsandstoptheengineW. aituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnecst parkplugwireand groundit againsthe engineto preventunintendedstartingA. lwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs. Thissectionaddresses minor serviceissues.To locate the nearestSearsServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-1VlY-HOEIV®l. Enginefails to start 1. Chokenotactivated 1. Placethrottle/chokecontrol leverintochokeposition. 2. Throttle/chokecontrol notin correctposition 2. Placethrottle/chokeleverintofast position. 3. Sparkplugwire disconnected 3. Connectwiresto sparkplug. 4. Faultyspark plug 4. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 5. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel 6. Blockedfuel line 5. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline. 6. Havefuel line cleanedby a Searsservicedealer. Enginerunserratically 1. Unit runningwith choke applied 2. Sparkplugwire loose 3. Stalefuel 4. Wateror dirt in fuel system 5. Dirtyair cleaner 1. Movethrottle/chokeleverout of choke position. 2. Connectand tightenspark plugwire. 3. Filltank with fresh gasoline. 4. Drainfuel. Refillwith freshfuel. 5. Replaceair cleanercartridge. Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow 2. Air flow restricted 1. Fillenginewith properamountand type of oil. 2. Cleangrass clippingsand debrisfrom aroundthe engine'scoolingfins and blowerhousing. Enginehesitatesat high RPMs 1. Sparkpluggap settoo close 1. Removesparkplug and adjustgap. Engineidles poorly 1. Fouledspark plug 2. Dirtyair cleaner 1. Replacesparkplug and adjustgap. 2. Replaceair cleanercartridge. Excessivevibration 1. Cuttingbladeslooseor unbalanced 2. Damaged,dull,or bentcuttingblade 3. Loosehardware 1. Tighten bladeand spindle.Balanceblade. 2. Replaceblade. 3. Tightenall nuts and bolts. Unitfails to propelitself 1. Drivebelt looseor damaged 1. Replacedrivebelt. Poormowingperformance 1. Dullblade(s) 2. Broken,loose,or wornbelt(s) 3. Blade(s)out of balance 1. Sharpenor replaceblade(s). 2. Replacebelt(s). 3. Balanceor replaceblade(s). NEED MORE HELP? You"[[ £nd the ar_,swer and more on ma_,agemyhOmeo{Om _ o Findthis and a[l your other product manuals online. :: o Get answers from our team of home experts. o Get a personaUzedmaintenance plan for your home. o Find information and tools to help with home projects. - fo[ free! 24