Craftsman 247.881722 User Manual
Operator's Manual
CRFIFISMFIN
24" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.881722
CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all safety
rules and operating instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-10905
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• ESPANOL
(August6,2015)
WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2
SafeOperationPractices......................... Page3
Assembly........................................ Page8
Operation...................................... Page12
Off-SeasonStorage............................. Page23
Troubleshooting............................... Page24
RepairProtectionAgreement................... Page28
Espar_ol........................................ Page29
Service&Maintenance........................... Page16
CRAFTSMANLIMITEDWARRANTY
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofsale,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.
WITHPROOFOFSALE,adefectiveproductwill receivefreerepairorreplacementatoptionofseller.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainfreerepairorreplacement,visitthewebpage:www.craftsman.com/warranty
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
• Expendableitemsthat canwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,driftcutters,skid
shoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoilfilter.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.
• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.
• Tireorwheelreplacementorrepairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orfromimpactingobjectsthat
bendtheframe,augershaft,etc.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto
usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobecontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeusedwithin30days
ofitspurchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,HoffmanEstates,IL60179
Engine Oil:
Oil Capacity:
Fuel:
5W-30
20 ounces
Unleaded Gasoline
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Fuel Capacity:
Spark Plug:
Spark Plug Gap:
© Sears Brands, LLC 2
2.3 quarts
F6RTC (Sears Part #951-10292)
.020" to 0.030"
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich,ifnot
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of
yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructionsinthismanual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyou seethissymbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation
practicesinthismanual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part of theoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputating fingers, hands,toesand feet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofitsconstituents,and certainvehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknowntoStateof Californiatocausecancerand
birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.
TRAINING
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Failuretodosocan
resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/orbystanders.Keepthismanual
inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts.
Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto stop
themachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethismachine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthis manualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing
patterntoavoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.
Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenatleast75feetfromthemachinewhileit
isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin
reverse.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoverorthrownbytheauger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.
Donotoperatewithout wearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforall machines
with electricstartengines.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis power machineto
personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsandinstructionsin
thismanualandonthe machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine.
Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedin theoperator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebeforestartingto
clearsnow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor property damageuseextremecareinhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhen gasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clotheswhich canignite. Washyour skinandchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleorona truckortrailerbedwithaplastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor
trailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline
dispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotorrunning.Allow
enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltanktonomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
fillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment.Moveunitto
anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes
dryerorothergasappliances.
OPERATION
Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,intheauger/impellerhousing
orchuteassembly.Contactwith therotatingpartscanamputatehandsand
feet.
Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonal
injury.
Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
Neveroperatewith amissingordamagedchuteassembly.Keepallsafety
devicesinplaceandworking.
Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.Keep
childrenaway.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravelsurfaces.Stay
alertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.Do
notoperateonsteepslopes.
Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonalinjury
causedbyaricochet.
Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsorallowanyonein
frontofthemachine.
Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowattoofastof
arate.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirmholdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.
Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingornotin use.
Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look
downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.
Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.
Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavetheoperating
position(behindthehandles).Waituntiltheauger/impellercomesto
acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany
adjustments,orinspections.
Neverputyourhandin thedischargeorcollectoropenings.Donotunclog
chuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineandremainbehind
handlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.
Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer(e.g.
wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistanceisfelt,thenpull
rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm
towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprainscouldresult.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Handcontactwiththerotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthemost
commoncauseofinjuryassociatedwith snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
a. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
b. Wait10secondsto besuretheimpellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.
c. Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.
Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthismanual.
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversandstoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometo acomplete
stop.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto
preventunintendedstarting.
Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervalsto keepthe
machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachineforany
damage.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.
Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowearanddamage.
Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsandreplace
with originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe
Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useofpartswhichdonot meetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!
Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisengage
properlyandadjust,if necessary.Refertotheadjustmentsectioninthis
operator'smanualfor instructions.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.toprotectthe
environment.
Priortostoring,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnowfrommachineand
preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlight suchasawaterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season
storage.
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Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.
Donotcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
Accordingto theConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andthe
U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverage
Useful Lifeofseven(7)years,or60hoursofoperation.Attheendof
theAverage Useful Lifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyan
authorizedservicedealertoensurethatallmechanicalandsafetysystems
areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failureto dosocanresultin
accidents,injuriesordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinanyway. Tampering
with the governorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseitto
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting of engine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engineswhichare certifiedto complywith CaliforniaandfederalEPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(Sinai[OffRoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayincludethe following
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)if soequipped.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read,understand, and follow all instructionson the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate.
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside.
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside.
WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.
Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which cancause serious personal injury.
WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain.
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and
muffler to cool before touching.
WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS!
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NOTE:Referencestorightor leftsideofthesnowthroweraredeterminedfrom
behindtheunitin theoperatingposition(standingdirectlybehindthesnow
thrower,facingthehandlepanel).
Removing FromCarton
1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlaythesidesflat ontheground.Remove
anddiscardallpackinginserts.
2. Movethesnowthroweroutof thecarton.
3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.
Assembly
1. Observethelowerrearareaofthesnowthrowertobesurebothcablesare
alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandleupward.SeeFigure1.
2. Placetheshift leverinthe Forward-6position.
3. Pullandbackontheupperhandleasshownin Figure2.Alignupperhandle
with thelowerhandle.
NOTE:Makecertaintheupperendsofeachcableareseatedproperlyin its
bracket.
4. Securethehandlebytighteningtheplasticwingknoblocatedonboththe
leftandrightsidesof thehandle.SeeFigure3.Removeanddiscardany
rubberbands,ifpresent.Theyareforpackagingpurposesonly.
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Pivotflangekeepersoutandpositionthechuteassemblyoverthe base.
SeeFigure4.
6.
Closetheflangekeeperstosecurethechuteassemblyto thechutebase.
SeeFigure5.Theflangekeeperswill clickintoplacewhenproperlysecure.
NOTE:Iftheflangekeeperswill noteasilyclickintoplace,usethepalmof
yourhandtoapplyswift,firm pressureto thebackofeach.
Removethecap,flat washer,andhairpinclipfromtheendofthechute
directionalcontrol.
8.
Inserttheendofthechutedirectionalcontrolintothelowerbracketand
securewith theflatwasherandhairpinclipremovedinStep7.SeeFigure
6.Ifnecessary,thelowerbracketcanbeadjusted.RefertoChuteBracket
Adjustmentonpage19in theService& Maintenancesection.
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ChuteClean-OutTool
Achuteclean-outtoolisfastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousingwithamounting
clip.SeeFigure7.Thetoolisdesignedtoclearachuteassemblyof iceandsnow.This
itemisfastenedwitha cabletieatthefactory.Cutthecabletie beforeoperating
thesnowthrower.
Neveruseyour handstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.ShutOFFengine
andremainbehindhandlesuntil all movingparts havestoppedbefore
usingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.
TirePressure
Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecommendedpsi.
Equaltire pressureshouldbemaintainedat alltimes. Excessivepressure
when seatingbeadsmaycausetirelfim assemblyto burstwith force
sufficient tocauseseriousinjury. Refertosidewall oftire for recommended
pressure.
Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebefore
operatingthesnowthrower.Refertothetiresidewallfor tiremanufacturer's
recommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)thetiresasnecessary.
NOTE:Equaltire pressureisto bemaintainedat alltimesforperformancepurposes.
ChuteClean-OutTool
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Adjustments
SkidShoes
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedat thefactorytobeapprox1/8"below
thebottomsurfaceof theshaveplate.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto
operatingthesnowthrower.
Itisnotrecommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravelas
itcaneasilypickupandthrow loosegravel,causingpersonalinjuryor
damageto thesnowthrower andsurroundingproperty.
Forclosesnowremovalon asmoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheronthe
augerhousing.Referto Figure8.
Useamiddleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedisuneven,suchas
agraveldriveway.
NOTE:Ifyouchoosetooperatethesnowthroweronagravelsurface,keep
theskidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthegroundand
theshaveplate.
Toadjusttheskidshoes:
1. Loosenthefour hexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.Moveskid
shoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure8.
2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthegroundto
avoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.
SmoothSurface
UnevenSurface
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3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.
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Chute f %
Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbychangingtheangleoftheupper
chute.Todoso:
Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkeyandloosenthe plasticwing
knobfoundontheleft sideofthechuteassembly.
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Pivotthechuteupwardordownwardbeforeretighteningthewingknob.
SeeFigure9.
AugerControl
Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower, carefullyreadandfollow all
instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentsto verifyyoursnowthrower is
operatingsafelyandproperly.
Checktheadjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:
1. Theaugercontrolislocatedontheleft handle.SeeFigure10inset.When
theaugercontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"UP"position,thecable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight.
2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Referto Starting
theEngineintheOperationsection.
3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theauger.
4. Allowtheaugerto remainengagedfor approximatelytensecondsbefore
releasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.
5. Withtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"UP"position,walktothefront of
themachine.
6. Confirmthat theaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns
ofmotion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsofrotating,immediatelyreturnto
theoperator'spositionandshutofftheengine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto
stopbeforeadjustingtheaugercontrol.
7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexboltontheaugercable
bracket.SeeFigure10.
8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(ordownwardtoincrease
cabletension).
9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.
10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeenachieved.
Figure9
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Drive Control
Shift Lever
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Auger Control
Chute Assembly
Clean Out
Auger
Housing
Tool
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Figure11
Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecomeacquainted
with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure11.
ShiftLever
JChute Directional Control
Mumer Recoil Starter
Choke
Control
)rimer
SafetyJ
Key
Throttle
Control
Oi[ Drain
Handle
e[ Cap
Switchbox
SafetyKey
Thesafetykeyisasafetydevice.Itmustbefullyinserted
inorderfortheengineto start.Removethesafetykey
whenthesnowthrowerisnotinuse.
Electric
Button
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Theshiftleverislocatedonthedashpanel.Placetheshiftleverintoanyofeight
positionstocontrolthedirectionoftravelandgroundspeed.
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)isthe slowestand
positionsix(6)isthe fastest.
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastworeverse(R)speeds.Positionone(1)istheslowerand
positiontwo(2)isthefaster.
MeetsANSiSafetyStandards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
flOTE:Donotturnthesafetykeyinanattempttostart
theengine.Doingsomaycauseittobreak.
ChokeControl
Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineandis
activatedbyturningtherotarychokeknobtotheCHOKE
position.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechoke
plateonthecarburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.
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ThrottleControl
Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontherearoftheengine.It regulatesthespeedofthe
engineandwillshutoff theenginewhenmovedintotheSTOPposition.
Depressingtheprimerforcesfueldirectlyintothe _e 444
engine'scarburetorto aidincold-weatherstarting. 3 X
RecoilStarter Handle
DriveControl/Auger Control Lock
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CONTROL
Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.
ElectricStarter Button
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectricstarterwhen
pluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
ElectricStarter Outlet
Requirestheuseofathree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda120Vpowersource/
walloutlet.
OilFill
Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.
FuelCap
Unthreadthefuelcaptoaddgasolineto thefueltank.
Auger
Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintotheaugerhousing.
ChuteAssembly
Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechuteassembly.
AugerControl
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AUGER
Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheright handle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe
handletoengagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop.
NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failuretodosowill
resultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrivesystem.
ChuteDirectional Control
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CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
ADJUSTABLE
DISCHARGE
LEFT
Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedonleftsideofthesnowthrower.Tochange
thedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,rotatethechutedirectionalcontrol.
SkidShoes
Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed
snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
CHUTETILT
CONTROL
Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe
handletoengagetheaugerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Releaseto stop.
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Clean-OutTool
Neveruseyour handstodear acloggedchuteassembly.ShutOFFengine
andremainbehindhandlesuntil all movingparts havestoppedbefore
usingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.
Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedto therearoftheaugerhousing
with amountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedinthechuteassembly
duringoperation,proceedasfollowstosafelycleanthechuteassemblyandchute
opening:
1. Releaseboththeaugercontrolandthedrivecontrol.
2. Stoptheenginebyremovingthesafetykeyorpositionthethrottletothe
STOPposition.
3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresitto therearofthe
augerhousing.
4. Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtool todislodgeandscoopany
snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthechuteassembly.
5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothemountingclipontherearoftheauger
housing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnowthrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theaugercontrolforafewsecondstoclearanyremainingsnowandicefrom
thechuteassembly.
BeforeStarting Engine
Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarningsonthe
machineandin this manualbeforeoperating.
Oil
Theunitwasshippedwithoilintheengine.Checkoillevelbeforeeachoperationto
ensureadequateoilin theengine.
NOTE:Besuretochecktheengineonalevelsurfacewith theenginestopped.
1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.
2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,butdoNOTscrewitin.
3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoil(5W-30,
with aminimumclassificationof SF/SG)until oillevelregistersbetweenhigh
(N)andlow(L).
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwith oil mayresultinenginesmoking,hard
startingorsparkplugfouling.
4.
Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
Gasoline
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedto minimizecombustionchamber
deposits)with aminimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto10%ethanolor15%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
ordirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.
Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor
allowflamesorsparksin theareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere
gasolineisstored.
Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnottospillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdry beforestartingthe
engine.
Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwith skinorbreathingofvapor.
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsare explosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor
while the engineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
othersourcesof ignition.
1. Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcaptofuel.
2. Filltankuntilfuelreaches1/2inchbelowthebottomofthefillerneckto
allowspacefor fuelexpansion.Becarefulnottooverfill.
Starting Engine
Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof movingparts.Donotuseapressurized
starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.
NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmupfor afewminutesafterstarting.Theenginewill
notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperatures.
1. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolarein thedisengaged
(released)position.
2. Insertsafetykeyintoslot.Makesureitsnapsintoplace.Donotattemptto
turnthesafetykey.
NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthesafetykeyfullyinsertedintothe
ignitionswitch.
ElectricStarter
Theelectric starteris equippedwith a groundedthree-wire plug,and
isdesignedto operateon120VAChouseholdcurrent. It must beused
with a properlygroundedthree-prongreceptacleat alltimes toavoid
the possibilityof electrk shock.Followall instructionscarefullypriorto
operatingthe electricstarter. DONOTuseelectric starterinthe rain.
Determinethatyourhome'swiringisathree-wiregroundedsystem.Aska licensed
electricianifyouarenotcertain.
Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.Ifyoudonot
havetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectricstarterunderanyconditions.
1. Pluganextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedontheengine'ssurface.Plug
theotherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong120V,grounded,ACoutlet
inawell-ventilatedarea.
Theextensioncordcanbeany length, but must beratedfor 15Aat125V,
groundedandratedfor outdoor use.
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2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_Jl[r position.
3 MovechoketotheCHOKEI"I pos t on co,deng nestart ,feng ne s
warm,placechokein RUNposition.
4. Pushprimerthreetimes,makingsuretocoverventholeinprimerbulbwhen
pushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.AIwayscoverventhole
whenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.
5. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.Oncetheenginestarts,immediately
releasestarterbutton.Electricstarterisequippedwiththermaloverload
protection;systemwill temporarilyshutdowntoallowstartertocoolif
electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.
6.
Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto RUNposition.Ifthe
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokepositionfor a
shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeinto RUNposition.
Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfromelectricstarter.When
disconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendatthewalloutletbeforeunplugging
theoppositeendfromtheengine.
ToEngageDrive
I. Withthethrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)_l_II position,moveshiftlever
NOTE:Whenselectingadrivespeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntilyouare
comfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthesnowthrower.
2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthe handleandthesnowthrowerwill
NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshiftlever(changespeedsordirectionoftravel)
withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrolandbringingthesnowthrowerto a
completestop.Doingsowillresultinprematureweartothesnowthrower'sdrive
system.
ToEngageAuger
RecoilStarter
Replacing Shear Pins
Eachaugerbladeissecuredtothespiralshaftwith ashearpinandbow-tieclip.If
Donotpullthe starterhandlewhilethe engineisrunning.
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I. Movethrottle controlto FAST(rabbit)_J_II position.
2. MovechoketotheCHOKEI,.'Iposition(coldenginestart).Ifengineis
warm,placechokein RUNposition.
3. Pushprimerthreetimes,makingsuretocoverventholewhenpushing.
Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.AIwayscoverventholewhen
pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtoberepeated.
4. Pullgentlyonthestarterhandleuntilit beginsto resist,then pullquickly
andforcefullytoovercomethecompression.Donotreleasethehandleand
allowit tosnapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYto originalposition.If required,
repeatthisstep.
5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltoRUNposition.Ifthe
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokepositionfor a
shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeinto RUNposition.
anaugerbladestrikesa foreignobjectoricejam,thepinwill shearoff toprevent
damagetotheblade.Ifanaugerbladedoesnotturn,checkto seeif itspinhas
shearedoff. SeeFigure12.
intooneofthesixforward(F)positionsortwo reverse(R)positions.Selecta
speedappropriatefor thesnowconditionsandapaceyou'recomfortable
with.
move.Releaseit anddrivemotionwillstop.
Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezetheaugercontrol
againstthe lefthandle.Releaseto stoptheauger.
NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithanything otherthan SearsModel#
88389orOEMPartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Anydamageto
the augergearboxorothercomponentsasaresultof failing to dosowill
NOTbecoveredby yoursnowthrower'swarranty.
Alwaysturnoff the snowthrower'sengineandremovethesafetykeyprior
to replacingshearpins.
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Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine
unattendedwith theenginerunning.Turntheengineoffafteruseand
removesafetykey.
StoppingEngine
Afteryouhavefinishedsnowthrowing,runengineforafew minutesbefore
stoppingto helpdryOFFanymoistureontheengine.
I. Movethrottle controlto OFFposition.
2. Removethesafetykey.Removingthesafetykeywillreducethepossibilityof
unauthorizedstartingoftheenginewhileequipmentisnotinuse.Keepthe
safetykeyinasafeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithoutthesafetykey.
3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.
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Figure12
MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytype of maintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstopthe engine.Wait until all movingparts havecometoa complete
stop.Disconnectsparkplug wire andground it againstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice
guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterortoscheduleservice,
callthefollowingtollfreenumber:l-888-331-4569.
EachUseandevery5hours
First5hours
Annuallyor25hours
Annuallyor50hours
Annuallyor100hours
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoil level
2. Looseormissinghardware
3. Unitandengine.
I. Engineoil
I. Sparkplug
2. Controllinkagesandpivots
3. Wheels
4. GearshaftandAugershaft
I. Engineoil
I. Sparkplug
I. Fuelsystem
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
CheckingEngineOil
Beforelubricating, repairing,orinspecting,disengageall controlsandstop
engine.Waituntil all movingparts havecometo acompletestop.
NOTE:Checktheoillevelbeforeeachusetobesurecorrectoillevelismaintained.
Whenaddingoiltotheengine,refertoviscositychartonthenextpage.Engineoil
capacityis600ml (approx.20oz.).Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke,oranequivalent
highdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedtomeetorexceedU.S.
automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor serviceclassification%, SEMotoroils
classifiedSG,SFwill showthisdesignationonthecontainer.
1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstkkandwipethedipstickclean.
2. Insertthecap/dipstkkintotheoilfillerneck,butdoNOTscrewitin.
3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntiloillevel
registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure13.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstkkfirmlybeforestartingengine.
ChangingEngineOil
NOTE"Changetheengineoilafterthefirstfivehoursofoperationandoncea
seasonorevery50hoursthereafter.
I. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil thefueltankisempty.Besure
fuelfill capissecure.
2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.
3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure14.
4. Tipunittodrainoiiintothecontainer.Usedoiimustbedisposedofat a
propercollectioncenter.
1. Check
2. Tightenorreplace
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Check
2. Lubewithlight oil
3. Lubewithmultipurposeautogrease
4. Lubewithlight oil
1. Change
1. Change
1. Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel
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Figure13
Usedoii isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoilproperly.Donot
discardwith householdwaste.Checkwith your localauthorities or Sears
ServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
5. Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenitsecurely.
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6. Refillwith therecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.SeeRecommended f _'_
OilUsagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis20oz.
(°F)-40o-20 o 0o 200 400
("c) -30° -20° -10 ° 0°
DONOTusenondetergentoil or 2-strokeengineoil. It couldshortenthe
engine'sservicelife.
7. Reinstalltheoilfiller cap/dipsticksecurely.
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Thoroughlywashyour handswith soapandwater assoonaspossibleafter
handling usedoil.
CheckingSparkPlug
OilDrain
Plug \
Figure14
SparkPlug
DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplug removed.DONOTcrankenginewith
sparkplug removed.
Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,the muffler will beveryhot. Becarefulnot
to touchthe muffler.
NOTE:Checkthe sparkplugonceaseasonorevery25hoursofoperation.Change
thesparkplugonceaseasonorevery100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,
thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedandfreeofdeposits.
1. Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchtoremovethe
plug.SeeFigure15.
2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugif thereisapparent
wear,orif theinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwitha
wirebrushifit isto bereused.
NOTE:AnF6RTCsparkplugmustbeusedforreplacement.ForSears
purchase,visitaSearsParts& RepairCenterorcall1-888-331-4569.Askfor
replacementsparkplug951-10292.
3.
Measurethepluggapwithafeelergauge.Correctasnecessarybybending
sideelectrode.SeeFigure16.Thegapshouldbesetto0.020-0.030inches
(0.60-0.80mm).
4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisin goodconditionandthreadthespark
pluginbyhandtopreventcross-threading.
5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchtocompress
thewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthesparkplug
seatsto compressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,tighten1/8-to
1/4-turnafterthesparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.
SparkPLugBoot
Figure15
Electrode
Figure16
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