Craftsman 24788045 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
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45" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88045
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.
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• SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
ESPANOL
7/24/2007
WarrantyStatement..................................Page2
RepairProtectionAgreement...................Page3
SafeOperationPractices.........................Pages4-5
SafetyLabels............................................Page7
Assembly..................................................Pages8-11
Operation..................................................Pages12-15
ServiceandMaintenance.........................Pages16-23
Off-SeasonStorage..................................Page24
TroubleShooting......................................Page25
PartsList...................................................Page26-36
Espa_ol.....................................................Page40
ServiceNumbers......................................BackCover
Two-YearWarranty on CraftsmanSnowThrower
Thisequipmentiscoveredbyatwo-yearwarranty,providedthatitismaintained,lubricated,andtunedupaccordingtotheinstructionsinthe
operator'smanual.Duringthewarrantyyears,ifthisequipmentexperiencesanyfailureduetodefectsinmaterialorworkmanship,RETURNIT
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Thiswarrantydoesnotcover:
• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchasskidshoes,shaveplateandsparkplugs.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper
storage,bentcrankshafts,failuretousethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingto the
instructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobecontaminatedor oxidized(stale). Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused
within30 daysof itspurchasedate.
• Equipmentifusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes.
Thiswarrantyappliesforonly90 daysif this productis everusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes.
This warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductis usedintheUnitedStates.
This warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineOil Type: SAE5W-30
EngineOil Capacity: 28 ounces
FuelCapacity: 4 Quarts
SparkPlug: Champion@RJ19LM
SparkPlugGap: .030"
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__L Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructions
safetyand/orpropertyofyourselfandothers.Read
andfollowallinstructionsinthismanualbefore
attemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywiththese
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol,
HEEDITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherulesfor
safeoperationinthismanual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcanresultinserious
injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructions
couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
YourResponsibility:Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto
personswhoread,understand,andfollowthewarningsandinstruc-
tionsinthismanualandonthemachine.
TRAINING
,, Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthemachineandin
the manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keepthis
manualina safeplacefor future andregularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts.
,, Be familiarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto stop
the machineanddisengagethemquickly.
,, Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis machine.Chil-
dren14yearsoldandovershouldreadandunderstandtheoperation
instructionsandsafetyrulesinthis manualand shouldbetrainedand
supervisedbya parent.
,, Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction.
,, Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-
throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystanders
andthe like.
,, Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least 75feet fromthe
machinewhileit is inoperation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthearea.
,, Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin
reverse.
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to Stateof California to
1cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto beused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoverorthrownbythe auger/impeller.
,, Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseserious injurytothe eyes.
,, Donotoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesor otherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
,, Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall units
with electricstartengines.
,, Adjustcollectorhousingheighttoclear gravelor crushedrocksurfaces.
,, Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine.
,, Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.
,, Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto
clearsnow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecarein handling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour
clothes,whichcan ignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
,, Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
,, Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.
,, Neverfuelmachineindoors.
,, Neverremovegascaporaddfuel whilethe engineishot or running.
,, Allowenginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
,, Neveroverfillfuel tank.Filltankto nomorethan Y2inch belowbottomof
fillerneckto providespacefor fuelexpansion.
,, Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
,, Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
,, Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethere isan open
flame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater,spaceheater,
clothesdryeretc.).
,, Allowmachineto coolatleast5minutesbeforestoring.
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OPERATION
. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingparts,intheauger/impeller
housingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscanamputate
handsand feet.
,, The auger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafeandmaycause personal
injury.
,, The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomati-
callyreturnto thedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
,, Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall
safetydevicesinplaceand working.
,, Neverrunan engineindoorsorin apoorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
,, Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholordrugs.
,, Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancauseaburn.Donottouch.
. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel surfaces.
Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic.
. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingon slopes.
. Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonal
injurycausedbya ricochet.
. Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsorallowanyone
infrontofthe machine.
. Do notoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto 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.
,, If the machineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperat-
ing.
. Disengageallcontrolleversandstop enginebeforeyouleavethe
operatingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntilthe auger/impeller
comesto a completestopbeforeuncloggingthe chute assembly,making
anyadjustments,orinspections.
,, Neverputyourhandinthe dischargeor collectoropenings.Always
usetheclean-outtoolprovidedto unclogthedischargeopening.Do
not unclogchuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoffengine
andremainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbefore
unclogging.
,, Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer
(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabs etc.).
,, If situationsoccurwhich arenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareand
goodjudgment.ContactyourSearsServiceCenterforassistance.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperation
regularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthis
manual.
,, Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversand stoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometoa
completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainstthe
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.
. Checkboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequentintervalsto keep
the machinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor
anydamage.
. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.
Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.
. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesare subjectto wearand
damage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponents
andreplacewith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM) partsonly.
"Useof partswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications
may leadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisengage
properlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Referto theadjustmentsectionin this
operator'smanualfor instructions.
. Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.
. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas, oil,etc.to protect
the environment.
. Priortostoring,runmachineafewminutesto clearsnowfrom machine
andpreventfreezeup of auger/impeller.
. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethere isanopen
flame,sparkor pilotlightsuch asawaterheater,furnace,clothes dryer
etc.
,, Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway.Tampering
withthegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineandcauseitto operate
at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engineswhichare certifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederalEPAemission
regulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon
regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsys-
tems:EngineModification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if soequipped.
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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 leftsideof thesnowthrowerare
determinedfrombehindtheunitintheoperatingposition(standing
directlybehindthesnowthrower,facingthehandlepanel).
REMOVING FROM CRATE
1. Removescrewsandstaplesfromthetop,sides,andendsofthe
shippingcrate.
2. Setpanelsasidetoavoidtirepuncturesorpersonalinjury.
3. Removeanddiscardplasticbagthatcoversunit.
4. Removeanyloosepartsincludedwithunit(i.e.,Operator's
Manual,etc.).
5. Pushdownonhandlesand pullunitbackout of crate.
6. Makecertainthecratehasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore
discardingit.
ASSEMBLY
1. Makecertainthespringsat the lowerendof the augeranddrive
cablesaresecurelyhookedintotheirrespectiveactuator
bracketbeforepivotingthehandleupward.
a. Placetheshift leverintheF6 position.
b. Removethelowerwingknobandcarriageboltfromeach
sideof theupperhandle.Pullupon upperhandleasshown
in Figure1.Alignupperhandlewiththelowerhandle.Again,
makecertainthespringsatthe lowerendoftheaugerand
drivecablesaresecurelyhookedintotheir respective
actuatorbracket.Also,removeanyrubberbandssecuring
thecablestothewingnuts.
2. a. Securetheupperhandleandlowerhandlewiththetwowing
knobsandcarriageboltsremovedearlier.
b. Tightenthetwowingknobsalreadyinstalledintheupper
holesto firmlysecuretheupperhandleandsupporttubes.
3. Alignthe upperand lowershiftrods,thenslidetheshiftrod
connectordownoverthe endofthe lowershiftrod.Tapthe
connectoruntilthe lowerrodis completelythroughtheconnector.
SeeFigure2.
NOTE:If theconnectoris notproperlyassembled,theshiftrodwill
pivotand youwillnotbe abletochangespeedsordirection.
NOTE:If thefullrangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)can notbe
achieved,refertothe"MakingAdjustments"section.
Figure1
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4. a. Removetheinternalcotterpinfromtheupperchutecrank.
Slidetheupperchutecrankintothesleeveon thelower
chutecrank.SeeFigure3.
b. Aligntheholein theupperchutecrankwiththeholein the
sleeve(If necessary,usea pairofplierstoassistin aligning
holes).Insertthe internalcotterpinthroughtheholesto
securethechutecrank.SeeFigure3.
5. Removelocknutsandscrewssecuringoneoftheflangekeepers
tothechuteassembly.
6. Placechuteassemblyontochutebaseasshownin Figure4,
makingsurethat thenotchesengagewiththespiralend ofchute
directionalcontrol.
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7. Secureflangekeeperremovedearlierwithlocknutsandscrews.
Tightendownnutssecuringtheothertwoflangekeepers.See
Figure5.
8. Ifnotalreadydone,slipthecablesthatrunfromthehandle
paneltothedischargechuteintothe cableguidelocatedontop
of theengine.SeeFigure4.
9. Ifnotalreadydone,wrapthewireoftheheadlampwireharness
downtherighthandleuntilthewirecanbepluggedintothe
enginealternatorwireconnectordownonthe engine.
10. Normallythecableties holdingthesteeringcablesagainstthe
handlearelooselyinstalledoneachsideofthelowerhandleat
thefactory.Pullthecabletiestighttosecure.Cuttheexcess
fromtheendsofcable ties.
Theextensioncordisfastenedwitha cabletietotherearof theauger
housingforshippingpurposes.Cutthe cabletie andremoveitbefore
operatingthesnowthrower.
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SET-UP
Chute Clean-Out Tool
Achute clean-out tool isfastenedtothetop oftheaugerhousing
withamountingclip.SeeFigure6.The toolisdesignedtocleara
chuteassemblyoficeandsnow.Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletie
atthefactory.Cutthecabletiebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
Drift Cutters
1. Removethetwoscrewsandlocknutsthatsecureeachdrift
cutter,andremovethemfromthesidesoftheaugerhousing.
2. Turnthedriftcuttersaroundandpositionthemasshownin Figure
7 to theoutsideoftheaugerhousing.
3. Attachthe driftcutterswiththe screwsandlocknutsremoved
earlier.
Figure4
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Figure5
Figure7
:hule Clean-out Tool
Figure6
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Tire Pressure f
Beforeoperating,checktirepressure.Refertothetiresidewallfor
exacttiremanufacturer'srecommendedor maximumpsi.
NOTE:If thetirepressureis notequalinbothtires,theunitmaynot
travelinastraightpathandtheshaveplatemaywearunevenly.
ADJUSTMENTS
Skid Shoes
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor
shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operat-
ingthesnowthrower.
isnotrecommendedthat this thrower
It youoperate snow on gravelas
it.caneasilypickupandthrowloosegravel,causingpersonalinjuryor i
_damageto the snowthrowerandsurroundingproperty, j
,, Forclosesnowremovalon a smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes
higherontheaugerhousing.
,, Usea middleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedis
uneven,suchasagraveldriveway
NOTE:Ifyouchoosetooperatethesnowthroweronagravelsurface,
keeptheskidshoesin positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthe
groundand theshaveplate.
Figure8
Toadjusttheskidshoes:
1. Loosenthesix hexnuts(threeon eachside)andcarriagebolts.
Moveskid shoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure8.
2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe
groundtoavoidunevenwearon theskidshoes.
3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.
Chute Tilt Controi_
Auger
Control----4_ .
Auger !
Control
Cable
-Shift Lever
i Drive
_e--_ Contro
Drive
Control
Cable
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Figure9
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Testing Auger Drive Control "*
Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall
instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentsto verifyyoursnow
throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.
Whentheaugercontrolisreleasedand inthedisengaged"up"posi-
tion,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack,butshouldNOTbetight.
1. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengineas
instructedin the O_erationsection.Makesurethethrottleissetin
thefastposition.G_p
2. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnow
thrower),engagethe augercontrolandallowthe augerto remain
engagedforapproximatelytensecondsbeforereleasingthe
augercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.
3. Withtheenginerunninginthefastposition '_ andthe
augercontrolinthe disengaged"up"position,walktothefront
ofthemachine.Confirmthattheaugerhascompletelystopped
rotatingandshowsnosignsof motion.
4. If theaugershowsanysignsof rotating,immediatelyreturntothe
operator'spositionandshutoffthe engine.Waitforallmoving
partstostopbeforereadjustingtheaugercontrolcable.
Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever
RefertoFigure9 for locationofcontrols.
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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Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls
1. Frombeneaththehandle,pulldownwardon theappropriatecable
andunhookthespringfoundontheendofthecablefromits
respectiveactuatorbracket.RefertoFigures9and10.
2. Slidethespringupthecabletoexposethecablecouplerthreads
andlocknut.Referto Figure11.
3. If adjustingthedrivecable,threadthelocknut outward(downthe
coupler)tolengthenthecableandallowtheunittomovefreely
whenthe controlis released.Threadthe locknutinward(upthe
coupler)toshortenthecableto reduceslippageandpreventthe
machinefrombeingeasilymovedwiththedrivecontrolengaged.
4. If adjustingtheaugercable,threadthelocknutdowntolengthen
thecableas necessarytostoptheaugerfromturningwhenthe
controlis released.
Figure11
Donotover-tightenthecable.Over-tighteningmaypreventtheauger I
Ifromdsengagngandcompromsethesafetyof the snowthrower. J
5,
Reattachthespringto therearmostholeintheactuatorbracket.
6.
Repeatthewheeldriveandaugercontrolteststo verifyproper
adjustment.Repeatpreviousstepsifnecessarytoattainproper
adjustmentofeachcable.
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DriveControl
Drift
Cutters
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Assembl
Augers
OilFill
Chute
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GasCa
Headlk
Lever
Two-Way
Chute ControP
Control
I Steering
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•ChuteDirectional
Control
Tool
Skid Shoe
Figure11
Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyinan attempttostartthe engine.
acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.RefertoFigure11. Doingso maycauseit tobreak.
SHIFT LEVER
Theshift leverislocatedon the rightsideofthehandlepanel.
Placetheshift leverintoanyofeightpositionsto controlthe
directionof travelandgroundspeed.
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhassix forward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)is t 2 Thechokecontrolis foundonthe rearof theengineandisactivated
theslowestand positionsix (6)is thefastest.
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)is the
slowerandtwo(2) is thefaster.
Ii CHOKE CONTROL
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FI
byrotatingthe knobclockwise.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthe
chokeplateonthecarburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.
R1
PRIMER
R2
IGNITION KEY
Theignitionkeyisa safetydevice.It mustbefullyinsertedinorderfor
theenginetostart,Removetheignitionkeywhenthesnowthroweris
notinuse.
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 locatedontherearoftheengine.
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 toaddgasolineto thefueltank.
AUGER CONTROL
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Thedrivecontrolis locatedon therighthandle.Squeezethecontrol
gripagainstthehandletoengagethewheeldrive.Releaseto stop.
Thedrivecontrolalso locksthe augercontrolso youcanoperate
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.
,, Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowis thrown,crankclockwise
todischargetotheleftandcounterclockwisetodischargetothe
right.
Theaugercontrolislocatedonthe lefthandle.Squeezethe control
gripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugersandstart snowthrowing
action.Releasetostop.
WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS
Theleftandrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedontheunderside
of thehandles.Squeezetherightcontrolto turnright;squeezetheleft
controlto turnleft.
NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyouarefamiliar
withthesecontrols.
HEADLIGHT
Theheadlightislocatedontopofthehandlepanel.It maybeadjusted
bylooseningthe twoscrewsoneachsideofthelighthousing,pivoting
thelightupor 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 thefueltankoutdoorsand usea funnelorspoutto
preventspilling.
,, Fillfuel tankwithclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline.
,, Neverfill thefueltankcompletely.Fillthe tanktowithin1/2"from
thetoptoprovidespaceforexpansionoffuel.
,, Makesureto wipeoff anyspilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Attachsparkplugwiretosparkplug.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 17.
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.
,, Makesurethatthecontainerfromwhichyoupourthegasolineis
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 extensioncordinto athree-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACoutletinawell-ventilatedarea.
2. RotatechokecontroltoFULL I,.#'1chokeposition(foracold
enginestart).
NOTE:If theengineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrolinthe OFF
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 necessaryifthe temperatureis
below15°Fahrenheit.
insteadofFULLIJ|.
sureto coverventholeinthecenterof the primerwhenpushing.
NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeedsuntil
youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthesnow
thrower.
2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandlethe snowthrower
will move.Releaseitanddrivemotionwillstop.
NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshiftlever(changespeedsordirection
of travel)withoutfirstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnow
throwertoa completestop.Doingso will resultin prematurewearto
thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.
TO ENGAGE AUGERS
1. Toengagethe augersandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe
augercontrolagainstthelefthandle.Releasetostoptheaugers.
REPLACING SHEAR PiNS
Theaugersaresecuredto thespiralshaft withtwoshearpinsandcot-
terpins.if theaugershouldstrikea foreignobjectorice jam,thesnow
throwerisdesignedsothattheshearpinsmayshear.Iftheaugerswill
notturn,checkto seeifthepins havesheared.SeeFigure12.
3. Graspthe recoilstarterhandleandslowlypulltheropeout.Atthe
pointwhereitbecomesslightlyhardertopullthe rope,slowly
allowthe ropetorecoil.
4. Pullthestarterhandlewitha firm,rapidstroke.Donotrelease
thehandleandallowit to snapback.Keepafirmholdonthe
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.
If oil readingondipstickisbelow"ADD"mark,slowlyaddoilto
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:
,, Checkoil levelbeforeeachuseandeveryfiveoperatinghours.
,, Changeoilafterfirsttwo (2)operatinghoursandevery25 operat-
inghoursthereafter.
,, Engineshouldstillbewarmbut nothot fromrecentuse.
1. Locatetheoildrainplug.SeeFigure14.
2. Besurethegas cap isonandistightenedsecurely.
3. Cleanareaaroundoil drainplug.
4. Placeapprovedrecyclableoilcontainerunderoil drainplug.
5. Removeoildrainpluganddrainoil.
NOTE:Usedoil mustbedisposedof at a propercollectioncenter.
6. Installoildrain plugandtightensecurely.
7. Refilltheenginewithrecommendedoil.SeeRecommendedOil
Usagechart.The engine'soilcapacityis28 ounces.
Recommended Oil Usage
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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 getany oilonthealuminumdriveplateor
rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowillhinderthesnowthrower'sdrive
system.Wipeoff anyexcessorspilledoil.
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Wheels
Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles
withamultipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.
Chute Directional Control
Oncea season,lubricatetheeyebolt bushingandthespiralwith
3-in-1oil.
Auger Shaft
Atleastoncea season,removethe shearpinsonaugershaft.Spray
lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearings
foundat eitherendoftheshaft.SeeFigure17.
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SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES
Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthrowerare
subjectto wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced
whennecessary.
Skid Shoes
NOTE:Theskidshoesonthismachinehavetwowearedges.When
onesidewearsout,theycan berotated180° to usetheotheredge.
1. Removethesixcarriageboltsandhexnutsthatsecurethe two
skidshoestothesidesoftheaugerhousing.RefertoFigure18.
2. Positionthenewskidshoesandsecurewiththecarriagebolts
andhexnuts.Makecertaintheskidshoesareadjustedtobe
level.
Shave Plate
1. Removethe hexnutsandcarriageboltsthatsecuretheshave
plateto the bottomof the housing.
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)cannotbeachieved,
referto the figureto the leftandadjustthe shiftrodasfollows:
1. Lookingunderneaththehandlepanel,notewhichofthethree
holesintheshiftlevertheferruleisinsertedinto.Also notethe
directionofinsertion.Thenremovetheinternalcotterpin andflat
washerfromtheferruleandwithdrawtheferrulefromtheshift
lever.SeeFigure19.
2. Placeshift leverinsixth(6)positionor fastestforwardspeed.
3. Pushshift rodandshiftarmassemblydownsharplyas far asit
willgo toput thedriveintothefastestforwardposition.
4. Asnecessary,rotatetheferruleupor downtheshiftroduntilthe
ferrulelinesupwiththeholefromwhichitwasearlierremoved.
SeeFigure19.
5. Fromthedirectionnotedearlier,inserttheferruleintotheproper
hole.
6. Reinstallthewasherandtheinternalcotterpin.
Chute Control
Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbyadjustingtheangleof
thechuteassembly.Referto theOperationsectionfor instructions.
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 theaugerhousing.SeeFigure28.
7. Liftthebrakebracketassemblyoutofthepulleygrooveandslide
thepulleyassemblyoffthe postsof the augerpulleyadapterto
removetheoldbelt.RefertoFigure28.
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NOTE:Thepulleyadaptermayslideoffthe augerinputshaftwhen
removingthepulley.Useextracautiontoensuretheadapterdoesfall
and/orget damagedwhenremovingthepulley.
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Placethe newaugerbeltin the V-grooveof the augerpulleyand
placethe pulleyw/beltinsidethe beltkeepers.
9.
Turnthepulleyasnecessarytoalignitsthreeslotsapproximately
withthepostsofthepulleyadapter,thenmovethe brakebracket
assemblyawayfromtheinputshaft. Whilealigningthepulley
slotsandadapterposts,pushtheaugerpulleyfullyontothe
adapter.Referto Figure28.
NOTE: If thepulleyadapterwasremovedwiththepulley,alignthe
splinesofthepulleyadapterandaugerinputshaft,andpushthepulley
andadapterontothe inputshaft.Referto Figure28.
10. Slidethewasherontothe hexscrewremovedearlierandapply
Loctite262to the threadsofthehexscrew.
11. Insertthe hexscrewthroughthepulleyassemblyandintothe
threadsoftheinputshaft.Torquethe hexscrewto 250-325in.
/Ibs.tosecuretheaugerpulleyassemblyontheinputshaft.
12. If alsoreplacingthedrivebelt,proceedtothe"DriveBelt"
instruction.If not,repositionthetransmissionframebackonto
theaugerhousing.Installthedrivebelton theenginepulley,
re-connectthe augercable "Z"fittingandaugeridlerrodferrule
tothebrakebracket.Repositionandsecuretheenginepulley
beltguard,andre-installthe beltcover.
NOTE:Makesureto removethepieceof woodblockingthe impeller.
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Checktheaugerdrivebeltadjustment.Withtheaugerclutchlever
inthedisengagedposition,thetopsurfaceof thenewbelt shouldbe
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. Installthenewbelton thepulleysinthereverseorderand
re-tensionwith theidler pulley.
5. Reassembleby performingthepreviousstepsintheopposite
orderandmannerof removal.
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