TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem
Engine fails to start
Cause
Remedy
1. Choke not in ON position.
1. Move choke to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2.
3.
4.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
Engine not primed.
4. Prime engine as instructed in
“Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
5.
6.
7.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
Clean fuel line.
5.
6.
7.
Faulty spark plug.
Blocked fuel line.
Safety key not in ignition on engine.
Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)
Insert key fully into the switch.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
8.
8.
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Cleanfresh gasoline.fuel line; fill tank with clean,
3. Drainfresh fuel.fuel tank. Refill with
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
4. Contact Service Center.
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Contact Service Center.
Excessive
Vibration
1.
Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
all bolts and nuts. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by a
Service Center.
Loss of power
1. Spark plug wire loose.
1. Connectwire. and tighten spark plug
2
. Gas cap vent plugged.
2. cap.RemoveBe certainice andventsnowis fromclear.gas
3
. Exhaust port plugged.
3. Contact Service Center.
Unit fails
1. Dmreivnet.control cable in need of adjust-
1. Adjust“Adjustments”.drive control cable. Refer to
to propel itself
2
3
. Drive belt loose or damaged.
. Friction wheel worn.
2. Replace drive belt.
3. Replace friciton wheel.
Unit fails
1
. Chute assembly clogged.
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
chute assembly and inside of
auger housing with clean-out tool
or a stick.
to discharge snow
2
3
. Foreign object lodged in auger.
2. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger with
clean-out tool or a stick.
. Ament.uger control cable in need of adjust-
Auger belt loose or damaged.
Shear pin(s) sheared.
3. Refer to “Auger Control Test” .
4.
5.
Refer to Maintenance section.
Replace with new shear pin(s).
4.
5.
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| Categories | Craftsman Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Craftsman C459.52833 |
| Model Number | C459-52833 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Craftsman 45-Inch Large Frame Steerable Snow Thrower |
| Product Brand | Craftsman. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone: Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower |
| Swath | 45 inch |
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| Publisher | craftsman.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Craftsman (tools) |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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