Operator's Manual
P R 0 F E S S I 0 N A L
33" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88033
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www, craftsrnan.corn FORMNO.789-03348
,, SAFETY
* ASSEMBLY
o OPERATION
" MAINTENANCE
PARTS LiST
ESPAI_OL
8/28/2007
WarrantyStatement..................................Page2
SafeOperationPractices.........................Pages3-4
SafetyLabels............................................Page5
Assembly..................................................Pages6-9
Operation..................................................Pages10-13
ServiceandMaintenance.........................Pages14-21
Two =Year Limited Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower
Whenassembled,operatedand maintainedaccordingtoallsuppliedinstructions,if thisCraftsmanproductfailsduetoadefectinmaterialor
workmanshipwithintwoyearsfromthedateofpurchase,returnit toanySearsstore,SearsParts&RepairServiceCenteror otherCraftsman
outletinthe UnitedStatesforfreerepair.In-homewarrantyserviceisavailable,butyouwillhavetopaya tripcharge.
Thiswarrantycoversonly defectsinmaterialandworkmanship. Searswill NOTpayfor:
• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchas skidshoes,shaveplateandsparkplugs.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper
storage,bentcrankshafts,failuretousethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingto all
instructionscontainedsuppliedwiththeproduct.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobecontaminatedor oxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused
within30 daysof itspurchasedate.
Off-SeasonStorage..................................Page22
TroubleShooting......................................Page23
PartsList...................................................Page24-34
RepairProtectionAgreement...................Page38
Espa_ol.....................................................Page39
ServiceNumbers......................................BackCover
Thiswarrantyappliesforonly90 daysif this productiseverusedforcommercialor rentalpurposes.
This warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductis usedintheUnitedStates.
This warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
Sears, RoebuckandCo.,HoffmanEstates,IL 60179
EngineOil Type: SAE5W-30
EngineOil Capacity: 28 ounces
FuelCapacity: 4 Quarts
SparkPlug: Champion@RJ19LM
SparkPlugGap: .030"
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which,if notfollowed,couldendangerthe personal
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructions
safetyand/orpropertyof yourselfandothers.Read
andfollowallinstructionsinthismanualbefore
attemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywiththese
instructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyousee thissymbol,
HEEDITSWARNING!
This machinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothe rulesfor
safeoperationinthismanual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment,
carelessnessor erroronthepartoftheoperatorcanresultinserious
injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructions
couldresultinseriousinjuryor death.
Your Responsibility: Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto
personswhoread,understand,andfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tions inthismanualandonthemachine.
TRAINING
,, Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin
the manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Keepthis
manualina safe placefor futureandregularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts.
,, Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto stop
the machineanddisengagethemquickly.
,, Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethismachine.Chil-
dren14yearsoldandovershouldreadandunderstandtheoperation
instructionsandsafetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedbya parent.
,, Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithoutproperinstruction.
• Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-
throwingpatternto avoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,bystanders
andthe like.
,, Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe
machinewhileitis in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
,, Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin
reverse.
EngineExhaust,someofitsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainor emitchemicalsknownto StateofCaliforniato
causecancerand birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto beused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoverorthrownbythe auger/impeller.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseserious injurytothe eyes.
• Donotoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesor otherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
• Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall units
with electricstartengines.
• Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelor crushedrocksurfaces.
• Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine.
,, Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.
,, Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto
clearsnow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecarein handling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clothes,whichcan ignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
,, Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition.
• Neverfuelmachineindoors.
,, Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhilethe engineishotorrunning.
,, Allowenginetocoolat least two minutesbefore refueling.
• Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltank to nomorethan Y2inchbelowbottomof
fillernecktoprovidespaceforfuelexpansion.
• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
• Ifgasoline isspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
• Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethere isanopen
flame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater,spaceheater,
clothesdryeretc.).
• Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutesbeforestoring.
OPERATION
• Donotput handsorfeet nearrotatingparts,in theauger/impeller
housingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscanamputate
handsand feet.
• Theauger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingso makesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonal
injury.
• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin both directionsand automati-
callyreturnto thedisengagedpositionwhen released.
• Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall
safetydevicesin placeand working.
• Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
• Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.
• Mufflerand enginebecomehotand cancauseaburn.Donottouch.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon orcrossinggravelsurfaces.
Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic.
• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingonslopes.
• Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,cars etc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageor personal
injurycausedbyaricochet.
• Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsorallowanyone
infrontofthe machine.
• Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnowattoofast
ofa rate.
• Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Alwaysbe
sureof your footingandkeepa firm holdonthe handles.Walk,never
run.
• Disengagepowertothe auger/impellerwhentransportingor notinuse.
• Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.
Lookdownand behindand usecarewhenbackingup.
• Ifthe machineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,
disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe engine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperat-
ing.
,, Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyou leavethe
operatingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntil the auger/impeller
comesto a completestopbeforeuncloggingthechute assembly,making
anyadjustments,or inspections.
• Neverputyourhandin the dischargeorcollectoropenings.Always
usetheclean-out toolprovidedto unclogthedischargeopening.Do
notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoffengine
andremainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbefore
unclogging.
• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe manufacturer
(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabs etc.).
• Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareand
goodjudgment.ContactyourSearsServiceCenterfor assistance.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperation
regularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthis
manual.
• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversandstoptheengine.Waituntilthe auger/impellercometoa
completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainstthe
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.
• Checkboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequentintervalsto keep
the machinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor
anydamage.
• Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.
Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedofthe engine.
• Snowthrowershaveplatesandskid shoesaresubjectto wearand
damage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponents
andreplacewith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM) partsonly.
"Useof partswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
• Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverifytheyengage anddisengage
properlyandadjust,if necessary.Refertothe adjustmentsectioninthis
operator'smanualfor instructions.
• Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.
• Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas, oil,etc.to protect
the environment.
• Priortostoring, runmachineafewminutestoclearsnowfrom machine
andpreventfreezeup of auger/impeller.
• Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethere isan open
flame,sparkor pilotlightsuch asawaterheater,furnace,clothes dryer
etc.
• Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualforproperinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway.Tampering
withthegovernorsettingcan leadto arunawayengineandcauseitto operate
at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engineswhichare certifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederalEPAemission
regulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon
regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsys-
tems:EngineModification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if so equipped.
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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGiMPELLER
ANDAUGER.CONTACTWiTHiMPELLEROR
AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.
2. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG
DISCHARGECHUTE.
3. DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,
ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL
MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UNCLOGGINGDRSERViCiNGMACHINE.
4. TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSiNJURiES,
NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON
GRAVELSURFACES.
5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
CLEAN-OUT TOOL
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NOTE:Referencesto rightor leftsideofthesnowthrowerare
determinedfrombehindtheunitintheoperatingposition(standing
directlybehindthesnowthrower,facingthehandlepanel).
REMOVING FROM CRATE
1. Removescrewsfromthebottomofthecratesecuringthesides,
andendsoftheshippingcrate.
2. Liftoffthe top offofthecrateandsetoutof the wayofthe
assemblyarea.
3. Removeanddiscardplasticbagthatcoversunit.
4. Removeanyloosepartsincludedwithunit(i.e.,Operator's
Manual,etc.).
5. Pushdownonthelowerhandleandpullunitbackoutofcrate.
6. Makecertainthecratehasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore
discardingit.
ASSEMBLY
1. Makecertainthespringsat thelowerendoftheaugeranddrive
cablesaresecurelyhookedintotheirrespectiveactuator
bracketbeforepivotingthehandleupward.
a. Placetheshift leverintheF6 position.
b. Removethelowerwingknobandcarriageboltfromeach
sideof theupperhandle.Pulluponupperhandleasshown
in Fig.1.Alignupperhandlewiththelowerhandle.Again,
makecertainthespringsatthe lowerendoftheaugerand
drivecablesaresecurelyhookedintotheir respective
actuatorbracket.Also,removeanyrubberbandssecuring
thecablestothewingnuts.
2. a. Securetheupperhandleandlowerhandlewiththetwo wing
knobsandcarriageboltsremovedearlier.
b. Tightenthetwo wingknobsalreadyinstalledintheupper
holesto firmlysecuretheupperhandleandsupporttubes.
3. Aligntheupperandlowershiftrods,thenslidethe shiftrod
connectordownoverthe endofthe lowershiftrod.Tapthe
connectoruntilthe lowerrodis completelythroughtheconnector.
SeeFig.2.
NOTE:If theconnectoris notproperlyassembled,theshiftrodwill
pivotand youwillnotbe abletochangespeedsordirection.
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NOTE:If thefullrangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe
achieved,refertothe"MakingAdjustments"section.
4. a. Cutthecabletie securingthechuteassemblytothelower
chutecrankrodfor shippingpurposes.
b. Removetheinternalcotterpinfromtheupperchutecrank.
Slidetheupperchutecrankintothesleeveon thelower
chutecrank.SeeFig.3.
c. Aligntheholeintheupperchutecrankwiththeholeinthe
sleeve(If necessary,usea pairofplierstoassistinaligning
holes).Insertthe internalcotterpinthroughtheholesto
securethechutecrank.SeeFig.3.
5. Removelocknutsandscrewssecuringoneoftheflangekeepers
tothechuteassembly.
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6. PlacechuteassemblyontochutebaseasshowninFig.4,
makingsurethatthenotchesengagewiththespiralendofchute
directionalcontrol.
7. Secureflangekeeperremovedearlierwithlocknutsandscrews.
Tightendownnutssecuringtheothertwoflangekeepers.SeeFig.5.
8. If notalreadydone,slipthecablesthat runfromthe handle
paneltothedischargechuteintothe cableguidelocatedontopof
theengine.SeeFig.4.
9. If notalreadydone,wrapthewireoftheheadlampwireharness
downthe righthandleuntilthewire canbepluggedintothe
enginealternatorwireconnectordownon theengine.
10. Normallythecabletiesholdingthesteeringcablesagainstthe
handlearelooselyinstalledoneachsideofthelowerhandleat
thefactory.Pullthecabletiestightto secure.Cutthe excess
fromtheendsofcableties.
Theextensioncordisfastenedwitha cabletietotherearof theauger
housingforshippingpurposes.Cutthe cabletie andremoveitbefore
operatingthesnowthrower.
SET-UP
Chute Clean=Out Tool
Achute clean-out tool is fastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousing
withamountingclip.SeeFig.6. Thetoolisdesignedtocleara chute
assemblyoficeandsnow.Thisitem,alongwiththeextensioncord,is
fastenedwitha cabletieatthefactory,whichyouwereinstructedto
cut intheprevioussection.
Figure4
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Neveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut
off engineandremainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshave
stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtoolto clearthechuteassembly.
Drift Cutters
1. Removethetwoscrewsandlocknutsthatsecureeachdrift
cutter,andremovethemfromthesidesoftheaugerhousing.
2. Turnthedriftcuttersaroundandpositionthemasshownin Fig.7
totheoutsideofthe augerhousing.
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Figure5
-=hule Clean-out Tool
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Figure6
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3. Attachthedriftcutterswiththescrewsandlocknutsremoved
earlier.
TirePressure
Beforeoperating,checktirepressure.Refertothetiresidewallfor
exacttiremanufacturer'srecommendedor maximumpsi.
NOTE:Ifthetirepressureis notequalinbothtires,theunitmaynot
travelinastraightpathandtheshaveplatemaywearunevenly.
ADJUSTMENTS
Skid Shoes
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor
shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operat-
ingthesnowthrower.
It is notrecommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravel
asitcaneasilypick upandthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal
injuryor damagetothesnowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.
,, Forclosesnowremovalon a smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes
higherontheaugerhousing.
,, Usea middleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedis
uneven,suchasagraveldriveway
Figure8
NOTE:Ifyouchoosetooperatethesnowthroweronagravelsurface,
keeptheskidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthe
groundandtheshaveplate.
Toadjusttheskidshoes:
1. Loosenthesix hexnuts(threeoneachside)andcarriagebolts.
Moveskid shoestodesiredposition.SeeFig.8.
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Chute Tilt
Auger
Control --
Auger
Control
Cable
Shift Lever
Drive
Drive
Control
Cable
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2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoe isagainstthe
groundtoavoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.
3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.
Testing Auger Drive Control
Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall
instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentsto verifyyoursnow
throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.
Whentheaugercontrolisreleasedand inthedisengaged"up"posi-
tion,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack,butshouldNOTbetight.
1. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengineas
instructedin theO_erationsection.Makesurethethrottle issetin
thefastposition_. ,
2. Whilestandingintheoperators position(behindthesnow
thrower),engagethe augercontrolandallowthe augerto remain
engagedforapproximatelytensecondsbeforereleasingthe
augercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.
3. Withtheenginerunninginthefastposition_ andtheauger
controlin thedisengaged"up"position,walktothefrontofthe
machine.Confirmthattheaugerhascompletelystoppedrotating
andshowsnosignsof motion.
4. If theaugershowsanysignsof rotating,immediatelyreturntothe
operator'spositionandshutoffthe engine.Waitforallmoving
partstostopbeforereadjustingtheaugercontrolcable.
Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever
RefertoFig.9for locationof controls.
1. Movetheshiftleverintosixth(6)position.
2. Withthewheeldrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrower
forward,thenpullit back.The machineshouldmovefreely.
3. Engagethedrivecontrolandattempttomovethemachineboth
forwardandback,resistanceshouldbefelt.
4. Movetheshiftleverintothefastreverse(R2)positionandrepeat
theprevioustwosteps.
If youexperiencedresistancerollingtheunit,eitherwhenrepositioning
theshiftleverfrom6toR2orwhenattemptingto movethemachine
withthedrivecontrolreleased,adjustthedrive controlimmediately.
SeeAdjustingDriveandAugerControls.
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Figure10
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Figure11
Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls
1. Frombeneaththehandle,pulldownwardon theappropriatecable
andunhookthespringfoundontheendofthecablefromits
respectiveactuatorbracket.RefertoFig.s9 and10.
2. Slidethespringupthecabletoexposethecablecouplerthreads
andlocknut.Referto Fig.11.
3. If adjustingthedrivecable,threadthelocknutoutward(downthe
coupler)tolengthenthecableandallowtheunittomovefreely
whenthe controlis released.Threadthe locknutinward(upthe
coupler)toshortenthecableto reduceslippageandpreventthe
machinefrombeingeasilymovedwiththedrivecontrolengaged.
4. If adjustingtheaugercable,threadthelocknut downtolengthen
thecableas necessarytostoptheaugerfromturningwhenthe
controlis released.
Donotover-tightenthecable.Over-tighteningmaypreventtheauger I
Ifromdsengagngandcompromsethesafetyof the snowthrower. J
5,
Reattachthespringto therearmostholeintheactuatorbracket.
6.
Repeatthewheeldriveandaugercontrolteststo verifyproper
adjustment.Repeatpreviousstepsifnecessarytoattainproper
adjustmentofeachcable.
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Headlk
GasCa
OilFill
Chute
Drift Assembl
Cutters
Augers
Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome
acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.RefertoFigure11.
s Shift LeverTwo_Way
Chute ControlTM
Auger Control
Control
Chute Directional
Control
EngineControls
ElectricStarter /
. Switch /
Ignition =
Key
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Choke
Control
Throttle/
Tool
SkidShoe
Figure11
NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyinan attempttostarttheengine.
Doingso maycauseit tobreak.
Contr_t_
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RecoilStarter
Handle
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SHIFT LEVER
Theshift leverislocatedon the rightsideofthehandlepanel.
Placetheshift leverintoanyofeightpositionsto controlthe
directionof travelandgroundspeed.
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhassix forward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)is t 2 Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearof theengineandisactivated
theslowestand positionsix (6) is thefastest.
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)is the
slowerandtwo(2) is thefaster.
6 CHOKE CONTROL
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byrotatingthe knobclockwise.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthe
chokeplateonthecarburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.
R1
PRIMER
R2
IGNITION KEY
The ignitionkeyis a safety device. Itmust be fullyinsertedinorderfor
the engine tostart. Remove the ignitionkey when thesnow throweris
not in use.
Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintotheengine'scarburetor
toaid incold-weatherstarting.
OIL FILL
Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto thesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedontherearof theengine.
It regulatesthespeedofthe engineandwillshutoff the
enginewhenmovedintotheSTOPposition.
SKID SHOES
Positiontheskidshoesbasedon surfaceconditions.Adjust
upwardforhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhen
operatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK
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DRIVE
CONTROL
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
This handleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine's
electricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET
Requirestheuseofathree-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included)
anda120Vpowersource/walloutlet.
AUGERS
Whenengaged,the augersrotateanddrawsnowintotheauger
housing.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY
Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechute
assembly.
GAS CAP
Unthreadthegascap toaddgasolinetothefueltank.
AUGER CONTROL
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Thedrivecontrolis locatedonthe righthandle.Squeezethecontrol
gripagainstthehandletoengagethewheeldrive.Releaseto stop.
Thedrivecontrolalso locksthe augercontrolsoyoucanoperate
thechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowing
process.If the augercontrolisengagedsimultaneouslywiththedrive
control,the operatorcanreleasetheaugercontrol(onthelefthandle)
andtheaugerswillremainengaged.Releaseboth controlstostopthe
augersandwheeldrive.
NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.
Failuretodoso willresultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrive
system.
TWO=WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM
Thedistancesnowis throwncanbechangedbyadjustingtheangle
of thechuteassembly.Movethechutecontrolforwardtodecreasethe
distance,towardtherearto increase.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedontheleftsideofthesnow
thrower.
,, Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,crankclockwise
todischargetotheleftandcounterclockwisetodischargetothe
right.
Theaugercontrolislocatedonthe lefthandle.Squeezethe control
gripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugersandstart snowthrowing
action.Releasetostop.
WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS
Theleftandrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedontheunderside
of thehandles.Squeezetherightcontroltoturn right;squeezetheleft
controlto turnleft.
NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyouarefamiliar
withthesecontrols.
HEADLIGHT
Theheadlightislocatedontopofthehandlepanel.It maybeadjusted
bylooseningthe screwson eachside of thelighthousing,pivotingthe
lightupor down,andretighteningthescrews.
DRIFT CUTTERS
Thedriftcuttersaredesignedforusein deepsnow.Theiruseis
optionalfor normalsnowconditions.
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CLEAN-OUT TOOL NOTE:Aplasticdustcapmaybefoundinsidethefuelfillopening.
Removeanddiscard,if present.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut
off engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshave
stoppedbeforeunclogging.
Thechuteclean-outtoolis convenientlyfastenedto the rearofthe
augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecome
lodgedin the chuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedasfollowsto
safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:
1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandthe DriveControl.
2. Stopthe enginebyremovingtheignitionkey.
3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresittothe
rearoftheaugerhousing.
4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtoolto dislodgeand
scoopanysnowandicewhichhasformedin andnearthechute
assembly.
5. Refastentheclean-outtoolto the mountingclipon therearof
theaugerhousing,reinsertthe ignitionkeyandstartthesnow
thrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnow
thrower),engagethe augercontrolforafewsecondsto clearany
remainingsnowandicefromthechuteassembly.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
,, Alwaysfill thefueltankoutdoorsanduseafunnelorspoutto
preventspilling.
,, Fillfueltankwithclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline.
,, Neverfill thefuel tankcompletely.Fillthetanktowithin1/2"from
thetoptoprovidespaceforexpansionoffuel.
,, Makesuretowipeoff anyspilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Attachsparkplugwire tosparkplug.Makecertainthe metal
loopon theendof the sparkplugwire(insidethe rubberboot)is
fastenedsecurelyoverthe metaltip onthesparkplug.
2. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolarein the
disengaged(released)position.
3. MovethrottlecontroluptoFAST_ position.Insertignitionkey
intoslot. Makesureitsnapsintoplace.Donotattemptto turn the
key.
NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyis fullyinsertedintothe
ignitionswitch.
Electric Starter
Determinethatyourhome'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem.
Askalicensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningsonthe
machineand inthis manualbeforeoperating.
Oil
Theunit wasshippedwithoilintheengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeach
operationtoensureadequateoilintheengine.Forfurtherinstructions,
referto the stepsonpage 16.
1. Removethedipstickfromtheoilfill.
2. Checkandmakesurethatthe levelofoil is upto theFULLmark
onthedipstick.
3. If theoil levelis notupto FULL,pourfreshmotoroil(5W-30,with
a minimumclassificationofSL/SJ)slowlythroughtheopening.
Replaceoil fill dipstickandcheckoil levelagain.
Gasoline
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel themachine
indoorsorwhilethe engineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,
[c gars,ppesandothersourcesof gnt on.
,, Storegasolinein aclean,approvedcontainerandkeepthe capin
placeonthecontainer.
,, Makesurethatthe containerfromwhichyoupourthe gasolineis
cleanandfreefromrustor otherforeignparticles.
Theoptionalelectricstarteris equippedwithagroundedthree-wire
powercordandplug,andis designedtooperateon120voltAC
householdcurrent.It mustbeusedwith aproperlygroundedthree-
prongreceptacleatall timestoavoidthepossibilityof electricshock.
Followall instructionscarefullypriortooperatingtheelectricstarter.
Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows:
1. Plugtheextensioncordintothe outletlocatedontheengine's
surface.Plugtheotherend of extensioncordintoathree-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACoutletinawell-ventilatedarea.
2. RotatechokecontroltoFULL I,.#'1chokeposition(foracold
enginestart).
NOTE:If theengineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrolin theOFF
positioninsteadofFULL IJl •
3. Pushtheprimertwoor threetimesforcoldenginestart, making
sureto coverventholeinthecenterofthe primerwhenpushing.
NOTE:DO NOTuse primerto restartawarmengineafterashort
shutdown.
4. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.
NOTE:Donotholdthebuttondownforlongerthanseven(7)seconds
ata time.Doingso maydamageyourengine'selectricstarter.
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5. Oncetheenginestarts,releasestarterbutton.
6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatechokecontrolto theOFF
position.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotatechokecontrolbackto
FULL 14D"Ithenslowlyintothe OFFpositionagain.
7. Whendisconnectingthe extensioncord,alwaysunplugtheend
atthethree-prongwalloutletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeend
fromthesnowthrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Rotatechokecontrolto FULL IJl chokeposition(coldengine
start).
NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolintheOFF
position
2. Pushthe primertwoorthreetimesforcoldenginestart,making
NOTE:DONOTuseprimertorestartawarmengineafterashort
shutdown.
NOTE:Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryifthetemperatureis
below15°Fahrenheit.
insteadofFULLIJ|.
sureto coverventholeinthecenteroftheprimerwhenpushing.
NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntil
youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthesnow
thrower.
2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandlethe snowthrower
will move.Releaseitanddrivemotionwillstop.
NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshiftlever(changespeedsordirection
of travel)withoutfirstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnow
throwertoa completestop.Doingso willresultin prematurewearto
thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.
TO ENGAGE AUGERS
1. Toengagetheaugersandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe
augercontrolagainstthelefthandle.Releasetostoptheaugers.
REPLACING SHEAR PiNS
Theaugersaresecuredto thespiralshaftwithtwoshearpinsandcot-
terpins.if theaugershouldstrikea foreignobjector icejam,thesnow
throwerisdesignedsothattheshearpinsmayshear.Iftheaugerswill
notturn,checkto seeifthepins havesheared.SeeFigure12.
3. Graspthe recoilstarterhandleandslowlypulltheropeout.Atthe
pointwhereitbecomesslightlyhardertopullthe rope,slowly
allowthe ropetorecoil.
4. Pullthestarterhandlewitha firm,rapidstroke.Donotrelease
thehandleandallowit tosnapback.Keepa firmholdonthe
starterhandleandallowitto slowlyrecoil.
5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltotheOFF
position.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotatethechokecontrol
backtotheFULL I,_1 positionandthenslowlyintotheOFF
positionagain.
NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmupfor afewminutesafterstarting.
Theenginewill notdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating
temperatures.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Runenginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdry off any
moistureonthe engine.
Movethrottlecontrolto STOP1.position.
2. Removethe ignitionkeyandstoreinasafeplace.
3. Wipeallsnowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundtheengineas
wellas the areainandaroundthedrivecontrolandaugercontrol.
Also,engageandreleasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.
NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswith anythingotherthanOEM
PartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Anydamagetothe
augergearboxorothercomponentsasaresultof failingtodoso will
NOTbecoveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.
Alwaysturnoffthe snowthrower'sengineand removethekeypriortc
replacingshearpins.
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TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. WiththethrottlecontrolintheFast_ position,moveshiftlever
intooneofthesix forward(F)positionsor tworeverse(R)
positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor thesnowconditionsand
a paceyou'recomfortablewith.
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Beforelubricating,repairing,orinspecting,disengageallcontrols
land stopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometoacomplete
[stop.
Checking Engine Oil
1. Besureengineisuprightandlevel
2. Unscrewoil fillcapfromoil fillertubeandwipedipstickclean.
3. Screwoil fillcapbackintooilfillertube.Tightensecurely.
4. Unscrewandremoveoilfillcapfromoilfiller tube.Noteoil level.
ifoil readingondipstickisbelow"ADD"mark,slowlyaddoil to
reach"FULL"level.SeeFigure13.
5. Screwoil fillcapbackintooilfillertube.Tightensecurely.
6. Wipeawayanyspilledoil.
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Maintain oil level
between FULLand ADD
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Changing Engine Oil
Toavoidenginedamage,itisimportantto:
,, Checkoillevelbeforeeachuse andeveryfiveoperatinghours.
,, Changeoilafterfirst two (2)operatinghoursandevery25operat-
inghoursthereafter.
,, Engineshouldstillbewarmbut nothotfromrecentuse.
1. Locatetheoildrainplug.SeeFigure14.
2. Besurethegas cap isonandistightenedsecurely.
3. Cleanareaaroundoil drainplug.
4. Placeapprovedrecyclableoilcontainerunderoil drainplug.
5. Removeoildrainpluganddrainoil.
NOTE:Usedoil mustbedisposedof ata propercollectioncenter.
6. Installoildrain plugandtightensecurely.
7. Refilltheenginewithrecommendedoil. SeeRecommendedOil
Usagechart.The engine'soilcapacityis28 ounces.
Recommended Oil Usage
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8. Wipeawayanyspilledoil.
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Checking Spark Plug
Checksparkplugyearlyor every100operatinghours
1. Cleanareaaroundsparkplug.
2. Removeand inspectsparkplug.
3. Replacesparkplugif porcelainiscrackedorifelectrodesare
pitted,burnedorfouledwithdeposits
4. Checkelectrodegapwitha feelergaugeandset gapto.030
(0.76ram)ifnecessary.SeeFigure15.
5. Reinstallsparkplugandtightensecurely.
NOTE:A resistorsparkplugmustbeusedforreplacement.Contacta
SearsPartsand RepairCenterfora replacementsparkplug.
Carburetor
If yoususpectyourcarburetorneedsadjusting,seea SearsPartsand
RepairCenter.Engineperformanceshouldnotbe affectedataltitudes
upto7,000feet(2,134meters).Foroperationathigherelevations,
contacta SearsPartsandRepairCenter.
Engine Speed
Avoidseriousinjuryordeath,DONOTmodifyengineinanyway.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcancausetheengineand
equipmenttooperateat unsafespeeds.NEVERtamperwithfactory
settingof enginegovernor.Runningtheenginefasterthanthespeed
set at thefactoryisdangerous.
LUBRICATION
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
Atleastoncea seasonorafterevery25hoursof operation,remove
rearcover.Lubricateall chains,sprockets,gears,bearings,shafts,and
theshiftingmechanism.Useengineoil or aspraylubricant.Referto
Figure16.
NOTE:Becarefulnotto getanyoilon thealuminumdriveplateor
rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowillhinderthesnowthrower'sdrive
system.Wipeoff anyexcessorspilledoil.
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Wheels
Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles
withamultipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.
Chute Directional Control
Oncea season,lubricatetheeyeboltbushingandthespiralwith
3-in-1oil.
Auger Shaft
Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinsonaugershaft.Spray
lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearings
foundat eitherendoftheshaft.SeeFigure17.
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SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES
Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthe bottomofthesnowthrowerare
subjectto wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced
whennecessary.
Skid Shoes
NOTE:Theskidshoesonthismachinehavetwowearedges.When
onesidewearsout,theycan berotated180° to usethe otheredge.
1. Removethesixcarriageboltsandhexnutsthatsecurethe two
skidshoestothesidesoftheaugerhousing.RefertoFigure18.
2. Positionthenewskidshoesandsecurewiththecarriagebolts
andhexnuts.Makecertaintheskidshoesareadjustedtobe
level.
Shave Plate
1. Removethe hexnutsandcarriageboltsthatsecuretheshave
plateto the bottomof thehousing.
2. Removethe rearmosthexnutandcarriageboltsecuringthe back
ofeachskidshoetothesidesofthehousing.Loosenthefour
remaininghexnutssecuringthe skidshoes.
3. Slidetheshaveplateoutoftheoff-setslot at thebottomofthe
housing,andfrombetweentheskidshoesandsidepanelsofthe
housing.
4. Withthemountingholestowardthe back,slidethenewshave
plateintopositionandsecurewith thefastenersremoved
previously.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Rod
If the fullrangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved,
referto the figureto theleftandadjusttheshiftrodasfollows:
1. Lookingunderneaththehandlepanel,notewhichofthethree
holesintheshiftlevertheferruleisinsertedinto.Also notethe
directionofinsertion.Thenremovetheinternalcotterpin andflat
washerfromtheferruleandwithdrawtheferrulefromtheshift
lever.SeeFigure19.
2. Placeshift leverinsixth(6)positionor fastestforwardspeed.
3. Pushshift rodandshiftarmassemblydownsharplyas farasit
willgo toput thedriveintothefastestforwardposition.
4. Asnecessary,rotatetheferruleupor downtheshiftroduntilthe
ferrulelinesupwiththeholefromwhichitwasearlierremoved.
SeeFigure19.
5. Fromthedirectionnotedearlier,inserttheferruleintotheproper
hole.
6. Reinstallthewasherandtheinternalcotterpin.
Chute Control
Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbyadjustingtheangleof
thechuteassembly.Referto theOperationsectionforinstructions.
Theremotechutecontrolcableshavebeenpre-adjustedatthe factory.
Movetheremotechuteleveron thecontrolpanelforwardto pivotthe
upperchutedown;movethe leverrearwardto pivottheupperchute
up.
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Drive Control
RefertotheAdjustmentsectionoftheAssemblyinstructionsto adjust
thedrivecontrol.Tofurtherchecktheadjustment,proceedasfollows:
1. Withthesnowthrowertippedforward(becertaintodraingasoline
orplaceplasticfilm underthegascapifthesnowthrowerhas
alreadybeenoperated),removetheframecoverunderneaththe
snowthrowerbyremovingtheself-tappingscrews.
2. Locatetheopeningbetweentheaxlesupportbracketand
thefrontframesupport(SeeFigure20). Lookingthroughthis
opening,withthe drivecontrolreleased,theremustbeclearance
betweenthefrictionwheelandthedriveplatein allpositionsof
theshiftlever.
3. Withthedrivecontrolengaged,thefrictionwheelmustcontact
thedriveplate.SeeFigure20.
4. If thereis nofrictionwheelclearance,orthefrictionwheeldoes
notsolidlycontactthedriveplate,re-adjustthelocknutonthe
lowerendofthedrivecablefollowingtheinstructionsinthe
Assemblysection.
5. Reassembletheframecover.
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NOTE:If youplacedplasticfilmunderthegascapearlier,removeit
now.
Chute Bracket
If thespiralatthebottomofthechutedirectionalcontrolisnotfully
engagingwiththechuteassembly,thechutebracketcanbeadjusted.
Todoso:
1. Loosenthetwonutswhichsecurethechutebracketandreposi-
tionitslightly.SeeFigure21.
2. Retightenthenuts.
Auger Control
RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheauger
controlcable.
Skid Shoes
RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskid
shoes.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Belt Removal Preparation
1. Disconnectthechutecrankassemblyat the dischargechuteend
byremovingthehairpinclipandtheflat washer.RefertoFigure
22.
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2. Removethe plasticbeltcover,locatedneartheengine,byremov-
ingthethreeself-tappingscrewsthatsecureit.SeeFigure23.
3. Loosentheboltshownin Figure24securingthebeltkeeper
bracketandremovetheotherbolt. Pushthe beltkeeperand
bracketupofftheenginepulley.SeeFigure24.
Auger Belt Replacement
1. Removethe hairpinclipandflatwasherfromthe ferruleinorder
todisconnecttheaugeridlerrodfromthe brakebracketassem-
bly.SeeFigure25.
NOTE:Makesurethatthe locationoftheferruleonthe auger
idlerrodis maintained.
2. Sliptheaugercontrolbelt(thefrontbelt)offtheenginepulley.
3. Pullthebrakebracketassemblytowardsthecableguideroller
andunhooktheaugercable"Z"fitting.SeeFigure26.
4. Frombothsidesofthe the frameassembly,usea 1/2"wrenchto
removethethreehex tapscrewssecuringtheframetothe auger
housingassembly.Referto Figure22on previouspage.
NOTE:Do notremovethelowerhexflangelocknutoneachside.
5. Placeablockofwoodunderneaththe augerhousingasshownin
Figure27andseparateaugerhousingfromtheframebytiltingthe
housingforwardandpullingupthehandles.
6. Blockthe impellerwithapieceofwoodtopreventitfromspinning
andusea 1/2"wrenchto removethehexscrewandflatwasher
fromthecenterofthe pulleyon the augerhousing.SeeFigure28.
7. Liftthebrakebracketassemblyoutofthepulleygrooveandslide
thepulleyassemblyoffthe postsof theaugerpulleyadapterto
removetheoldbelt.RefertoFigure28.
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NOTE:Thepulleyadaptermayslideoffthe augerinputshaftwhen
removingthepulley.Useextracautiontoensuretheadapterdoesfall
and/orget damagedwhenremovingthepulley.
8,
Placethe newaugerbeltin the V-grooveof theaugerpulleyand
placethe pulleyw/beltinsidethe beltkeepers.
9.
Turnthepulleyasnecessarytoalignitsthreeslotsapproximately
withthepostsofthepulleyadapter,thenmovethe brakebracket
assemblyawayfromtheinputshaft. Whilealigningthe pulley
slotsandadapterposts,pushtheaugerpulleyfullyontothe
adapter.Referto Figure28.
NOTE: If thepulleyadapterwasremovedwiththepulley,alignthe
splinesofthepulleyadapterandaugerinputshaft,andpushthepulley
andadapterontothe inputshaft.Referto Figure28.
10. Slidethewasherontothehexscrewremovedearlierandapply
Loctite262tothethreadsof the hexscrew.
11. Insertthe hexscrewthroughthepulleyassemblyandintothe
threadsoftheinputshaft.Torquethe hexscrewto 250-325in.
/Ibs.tosecuretheaugerpulleyassemblyontheinputshaft.
12. Ifalso replacingthe drivebelt,proceedtothe"DriveBelt"
instruction.Ifnot,repositionthetransmissionframebackonto
theaugerhousing.Installthedrivebelton theenginepulley,
re-connecttheaugercable"Z"fittingandaugeridlerrodferrule
tothebrakebracket.Repositionandsecuretheenginepulley
beltguard,andre-installthe beltcover.
NOTE:Makesureto removethepieceofwoodblockingtheimpeller.
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Checktheaugerdrivebeltadjustment.Withtheaugerclutchlever
inthedisengagedposition,thetopsurfaceofthenewbeltshouldbe
evenwiththeoutsidediameterof thepulley.
Toadjust,disconnectferrulefrombrakebracketassembly.Thread
ferrulein (towardsidler)toincreasetensiononbelt,orouttodecrease
belttension.
NOTE:Thebrakepuckmustalwaysbefirmlyseatedinthe pulley
groovewhenaugercontrolisdisengaged.
IMPORTANT:Repeatthe "AugerDriveControlTest"fromtheAs-
semblysectionbeforeoperatingsnowthrower.
Drive Belt Replacement
If notalreadydone,removethe augerdrivebeltfromthefrontpulleyof
theenginedoublepulley.Referto"AugerBeltReplacement"instruc-
tionsinthe previoussub-section.
1. a.Pulltheidlerpulleyawayfromthebacksideofthedrivebelt to
relievethetension.SeeFigure29.
b.Slipthedrivebelt offtheidler pulley.Carefullyreleasetheidler
pulley.
2. Rollthedrivebeltoff thelowerdrivepulley.
3. Removethebeltfromtheenginepulley.
4. Installthenewbeltonthepulleysin thereverseorderand
re-tensionwith theidlerpulley.
5. Reassemblebyperformingthepreviousstepsintheopposite
orderandmannerof removal.
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CHANGING FRICTION WHEEL
Therubberonthefrictionwheelissubjecttowearandshouldbe
checkedafterthefirst25hoursofoperation,andperiodicallythere-
after.Replacethefrictionwheelifanysignsofwearorcrackingare
found.
1. Drainthegasolinefromthesnowthrower,or placeapieceof
plasticunderthe gas cap.
2. Tipthesnowthrowerupandforward,sothat itrestsonthe
housing.
3. Removescrewsfromtheframecoverunderneaththesnow
thrower(referto Figure30). Removetherightwheelfromthe
axle.
4. Usinga 3/4"wrench,holdthe hex shaftandremovethe hex
screwandbellevillewasherand bearingfromleft sideofthe
frame.Referto Figure31.
5. Holdingthefrictionwheelassembly,slidethe hex shaftout of
thefriction wheelassemblyandtherightside oftheframe.The
spacerontheleftsideofthehexshaft will falland thesprocket
shouldremainhanginglosein thechain.
6. Liftthefrictionwheelassemblyout betweentheaxleshaftand
thedrive shaftassemblies.
7. Removefourscrewssecuringthefrictionwheeltothehub
assembly(referto Figure32).Discardoldfrictionwheel.
8. Reassemblethenewfrictionwheelontothehubassembly,
tighteningthefourscrewsin rotationandwithequalforce.It is
importanttoassemblethefrictionwheelsymmetricallyforproper
functioning.
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