Craftsman 247.881731 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFr MRN

24" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.881731

,, SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

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 FormI/o 769-081740

PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

(June21,2013)

WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2

SafeOperationPractices...................... Pages3-6

Assembly.................................... Pages8-11

Operation.................................. Pages12-15

Service&Maintenance...................... Pages16-22

CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwillreceivefree
repairorfreereplacementif repairisunavailable.

ADDITIONALLIFETIMELIMITEDWARRANTYon UPPERand LOWERCHUTE

FORASLONGASITISUSEDbytheoriginalownerafterthesecondyearfromthedateofpurchase,theupperandlowerchuteofthissnowthrowerare
warrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanshipasverifiedbyaSearsauthorizedserviceprovider.Withproofofpurchase,youwill receiveanew

chutefreeofcharge.Youareresponsibleforthelaborcostofinstallationandanycostincurredtoverifythedefect.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainrepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedto augers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skid
shoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoilfilter.

Off-SeasonStorage............................. Page23

Troubleshooting............................... Page24

PartsList................................... Pages26-43

RepairProtectionAgreement................... Page46

Espa_ol......................................... Page47

• 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.

Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedto anotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,NoffmanEstates,IL60179

Engine Oil: 5W-30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline

Engine: MTD

Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase

Record the model number, serial number,

and date of purchase above.

© Sears Brands, LLC 2

Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich,ifnot
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of

yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructionsinthis manual

beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol,HEED

ITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation
practicesinthismanual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and

throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someofits constituents,and certainvehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiatocausecancerand

birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.

TRAINING

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Failuretodosocan
resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/orbystanders.Keepthis manual
inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

parts.
Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowtostop

themachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethismachine.Children

14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing

patterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.
Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenatleast75feetfromthemachinewhileit

isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin

reverse.

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoverorthrownbytheauger/impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.

Donotoperatewithout wearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon
slipperysurfaces.

Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforallmachines
with electricstartengines.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseof this powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsandinstructionsin

thismanualandonthe machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine.

Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except

wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebeforestartingto

clearsnow.

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecareinhandling

gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwitha plastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.

Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor
trailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline
dispensernozzle.

Keepthenozzleincontactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropening

atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotorrunning.Allow

enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof

fillernecktoallowspacefor fuelexpansion.

Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Moveunitto

anotherarea.Wait.5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

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-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows,

walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonalinjury
causedbyaricochet.

Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor allowanyonein
frontofthemachine.

Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowattoofastof
arate.

Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirmholdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.

Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingornotin use.
Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look

downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.
Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,

disconnectthesparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.

Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavetheoperating
position(behindthehandles).Waituntil theauger/impellercomesto
acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany
adjustments,orinspections.

Neverputyourhandin thedischargeorcollectoropenings.Donotunclog
chuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineandremainbehind
handlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer(e.g.

wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,thenpull

rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm
towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprainscouldresult.

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwith therotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthemost
commoncauseofinjuryassociatedwith snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclearthechute:

a. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
b. Wait10secondsto besuretheimpellerbladeshavestopped

rotating.

c. Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Referto themaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthismanual.

Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversandstoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometoacomplete

stop.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto

preventunintendedstarting.
Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervalsto keepthe

machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachineforany

damage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The

governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowearanddamage.
Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsandreplace

with originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe

Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifytheyengageanddisengage

properlyandadjust,if necessary.Refertotheadjustmentsectioninthis
operator'smanualforinstructions.

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,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.

Donotcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andthe

U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverage
Useful Lifeof seven(7)years,or60hoursofoperation.Attheendof
theAverage Useful Lifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyan
authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystems
areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failuretodosocanresultin
accidents,injuriesordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyengineinanyway.Tampering

with the governorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseit to
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting ofengine
governor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

Engineswhichare certifiedto complywith Californiaandfederal EPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowing

emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

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Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any).

Ira sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffective working order
bythe operator.IntheState ofCaliforniathe aboveisrequired bylaw (Section
4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates mayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapplyonfederal lands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethroughyournearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read,understand, and follow all instructions on 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 can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE
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. Cutthecornersof thecartonandlaythesidesflat ontheground.Remove
anddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.

Assembly

1.

PlacetheshiftleverintheForward-6position.

2.

Observethelowerrearareaofthesnowthrowerto besurebothcablesare
alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandleupward.SeeFigure1.

NOTE:Makecertaintheupperendsofeachcableareseatedproperlyinits
bracket.

3. Securethehandlebytighteningtheplasticwingknoblocatedonboththe
leftandrightsidesof thehandle.SeeFigure2.Removeanddiscardany
rubberbands,ifpresent.Theyareforpackagingpurposesonly.

4. Removewing nutandhexscrewfromchutecontrolheadandclevispinand
cotterpinfromchutesupportbracket.Positionchute(forward-facing)over
chutebase.SeeFigure3.

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5. Placechuteontochutebaseandsecurechutecontrolheadtochutesupport
bracketwithclevispinandcotterpinremovedearlier.SeeFigure4.

6. Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadtochutesupportbracketwithwingnut
andhexscrewremovedearlier.SeeFigure5.

7. Insertthechutedirectionalcontrolintothesupportbracketontherearof
thedashpanel.SeeFigure6.

8. Removethehairpinclipfromtherearofthechutecontrolhead.

9. Insertchutedirectionalcontrolintorearofthechutecontrolhead.Secure
thechutedirectionalcontroltothechutecontrolheadwith thehairpinclip

removedearlier.SeeFigure7.

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ChuteClean-OutTool

Achuteclean-outtoolisfastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousingwithamounting
clip.SeeFigure8.Thetoolisdesignedtoclearachuteassemblyoficeandsnow.
Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletieatthefactory.Cutthecabletiebefore
operatingthesnowthrower.

Neveruseyour handstoclearacloggedchuteassembly,Shutoff engine

andremainbehindhandlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbefore

usingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.

TirePressure

Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecommendedpsi.

Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat alltimes. Excessivepressure
when seatingbeadsmaycausetirelrim assemblyto burstwith force
sufficient tocauseseriousinjury. Refertosidewalloftirefor recommended

pressure.

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebefore
operatingthesnowthrower.Refertothetiresidewallfor tiremanufacturer's
recommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)thetiresasnecessary.

NOTE:Equaltirepressureisto bemaintainedatalltimesforperformancepurposes.

Adjustments

SkidShoes
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryforshipping

purposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priortooperatingthesnowthrower.

ChuteClean-OutTool

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SmoothSurface

Itis notrecommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravelas

itcaneasilypickupandthrow loosegravel,causingpersonalinjuryor
damageto thesnowthrower andsurroundingproperty.

Forclosesnowremovalonasmoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheronthe
augerhousing.Referto Figure9.

Useamiddleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedisuneven,suchas
agraveldriveway.

NOTE:Ifyouchoosetooperatethesnowthroweron agravelsurface,keep
theskidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthegroundand
theshaveplate.

Toadjusttheskidshoes:

1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.Moveskid
shoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure9.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoeisagainstthegroundto
avoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.

3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.

UnevenSurface

Figure9

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Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbychangingtheangleoftheupper
chute.Todoso:

Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkeyandloosentheplasticwing
knobfoundontheleft sideofthechuteassembly.

2.

Pivotthechuteupwardordownwardbeforeretighteningthewingknob.
SeeFigure10.

AugerControl

Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollow all
instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyoursnowthrower is
operatingsafelyandproperly.

Checktheadjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:

1. Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.SeeFigure11inset.When
theaugercontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"up"position,thecable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight.

2. Inawell-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Referto Starting
theEngineintheOperationsection.

3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theauger.

4. Allowtheaugerto remainengagedfor approximatelyten(10)seconds
beforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.

5. Withtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up"position,walkto thefrontof
themachine.

6. ConfirmthattheaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns
ofmotion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsofrotating,immediatelyreturnto
theoperator'spositionandshutofftheengine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto
stopbeforeadjustingtheaugercontrol.

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosenthe upperhexbolt ontheaugercable
bracket.SeeFigure11.

8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(ordownwardtoincrease
cabletension).

9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeenachieved.

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Augers

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Figure12

Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecomeacquainted
with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure12.

ShiftLever

Recoil Starter
Handle

Throttle
Control

Choke
Control

Oil Drain Electric Starter Outlet

Key

Thekeyisasafetydevice.It mustbefullyinsertedin
orderfor theenginetostart.Removethekeywhenthe

snowthrowerisnotinuse.

:lectric Start

Button

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Theshiftleverislocatedonthedashpanel.Placetheshiftleverintoanyofeight
positionsto controlthedirectionoftravelandgroundspeed.

Forward

Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)isthe slowestand
positionsix(6)isthe fastest.

Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastworeverse(R)speeds.One(1)lstheslowerandtwo(2)ls

thefaster.

MeetsANSiSafetySta.dards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

NOTE:Donotturn theignitionkeyinanattempttostart
theengine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreak.

ChokeControl

Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineandis

activatedbyturningtherotarychokeknobtotheCHOKE
position.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechoke
plateonthecarburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.

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Throttlecontrol

Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontherearoftheengine.Itregulatesthespeedofthe
engineandwillshutoffthe enginewhenmovedintotheSTOPposition.

Depressingtheprimerforcesfueldirectlyintothe _e 444

engine'scarburetortoaidincold-weatherstarting. 3X

RecoilStarter Handle

DriveControl/Auger Control Lock

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CONTROL

Thishandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.

ElectricStarter Button

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectricstarterwhen
pluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ElectricStarter Outlet

Requirestheuseofathree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda120Vpowersource/
walloutlet.

OUFill

Engineoillevelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

GasCap

Unthreadthegascaptoaddgasolinetothefueltank.

Auger

Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintotheaugerhousing.

ChuteAssembly

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechuteassembly.

AugerControl

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AUGER

CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheright handle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe

handletoengagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop.

Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsoyoucanoperatethechute
directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowingprocess.Iftheauger
controlisengagedsimultaneouslywiththedrivecontrol,theoperatorcanrelease
theaugercontrol(ontheleft handle)andtheaugerswill remainengaged.Release

bothcontrolstostoptheaugersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failuretodosowill

resultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrivesystem.

OverheadChuteDirectional Control

/CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

ADJUSTABLE

DISCHARGE

LEFT

Theoverheadchutedirectionalcontrolislocatedin thecenterofthesnowthrower

betweenthehandlepanelandlowerhandle.Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnow
isthrown,rotatethechutedirectionalcontrol.

SkidShoes

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Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe
handletoengagetheaugerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.

Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed

snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

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Clean-OutTool

Neveruseyour handstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine

andremainbehindhandlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbefore

usingthe clean-outtool to clearthechuteassembly.

Thechutedean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtotherearoftheaugerhousing
with amountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedinthechuteassembly
duringoperation,proceedasfollowstosafelycleanthechuteassemblyandchute
opening:

1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stoptheenginebyremovingthe ignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresit to therearofthe
augerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtoolto dislodgeandscoopany
snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthechuteassembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtoolto themountingdipontherearof theauger
housing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnowthrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theaugercontrolforafewsecondstoclearanyremainingsnowandicefrom
thechuteassembly.

BeforeStartingEngine

Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarningsonthe
machineandinthis manualbeforeoperating.

Oil

Theunitwasshippedwithoilintheengine.Checkoillevelbeforeeachoperationto
ensureadequateoilintheengine.

flO?E:Besuretochecktheengineonalevelsurfacewith theenginestopped.

1. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfiller neck,butdoNOTscrewitin.

3. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoil(5W-30,
with aminimumclassificationofSF/SG)until oillevelregistersbetweenhigh

(H)andlow(L).
flOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoilmayresultinenginesmoking,hard

startingorsparkplugfouling.

4.

Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Gasoline

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedto minimizecombustionchamber
deposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasolinewith upto10%ethanolor15%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
ordirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.

Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor
allowflamesorsparksin theareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere
gasolineisstored.

Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.

Becarefulnottospillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdry beforestartingthe

engine.
Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinorbreathingofvapor.

Useextremecarewhenhandling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor
while theengineishotorrunning. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
othersourcesof ignition.

1.

Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcapto fuel.

2.

Afuel levelindicatoris locatedinthefueltank.SeeFigure12inset.Be
carefulnottooverfill.Filltankuntil fuelreachesthefuellevelindicatorto

allowspacefor fuelexpansion.

Starting TheEngine

Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof movingparts.Donotuseapressurized
starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.

flOTE:Allowtheengineto warmupfor afewminutesafterstarting.Theenginewill
notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperatures.

1. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolarein thedisengaged
(released)position.

2. Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donotattempttoturn the
key.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyfullyinsertedintothe

ignitionswitch.

ElectricStarter

Theelectric starterisequippedwith a groundedplug,andisdesignedto
operateon 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.It mustbeusedwith a properly
groundedthree-prong receptacleat alltimesto avoidthe possibility
ofelectricshock.Followall instructionscarefully priorto operatingthe

electricstarter. DONOTuseelectricstarter in therain.

Determinethatyourhome'swring isathree-wiregroundedsystem.Aska licensed

electricianifyouarenotcertain.

Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.If youdonot

havetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectricstarterunderanyconditions.

1. Pluganextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedontheengine'ssurface.Plug
theotherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong120-volt,grounded,AC

outletinawell-ventilatedarea.

Theextensioncordcanbeanylength, but must beratedfor 15ampsat
125volts,groundedand ratedforoutdoor use.

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2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_Jl__ position.

3 MovechoketotheCHOKEI,'Ipos t on co,deng nestart),fengine s

warm,placechokein RUNposition.

4. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverventholeinprimerbulb
whenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent
holewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.

5. Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.Oncetheenginestarts,immediately
releasestarterbutton.Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverload
protection;systemwilltemporarilyshut-downtoallowstartertocoolif

electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

6.

Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltoRUNposition.Ifthe
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeathalf-chokepositionfora
shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeinto RUNposition.

Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfromelectricstarter.When
disconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendatthewalloutletbeforeunplugging
theoppositeendfromtheengine.

RecoilStarter

ToEngageDrive

1. WiththethrottlecontrolintheFast(rabbit)_ _1 position,moveshiftlever
intooneofthesixforward(F)positionsortwo reverse(R)positions.Selecta

speedappropriatefor thesnowconditionsandapaceyou'recomfortable
with.

flOTE:WhenselectingaDriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntilyouare
comfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthesnowthrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnowthrowerwill
move.Releaseit anddrivemotionwill stop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshiftlever(changespeedsordirectionoftravel)
withoutfirstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnowthrowertoa
completestop.Doingsowillresultinprematureweartothesnowthrower'sdrive
system.

ToEngageAuger

Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezetheaugercontrol
againstthelefthandle.Releaseto stoptheauger.

ReplacingShearPins

Eachaugerbladeissecuredtothespiralshaftwithashearpinandbow-tieclip.If

Donotpullthe starter handlewhilethe enginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ _j position.

2. MovechoketotheCHOKEI,.1position(coldenginestart).Ifengineis

warm,placechokein RUNposition.

3. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverventholewhenpushing.
Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen
pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtoberepeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthestarterhandleuntilit beginsto resist,thenpullquickly
andforcefullytoovercomethecompression.Donotreleasethe handleand
allowit tosnapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYtooriginalposition.Ifrequired,
repeatthisstep.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto RUNposition.Ifthe
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeathalf-chokepositionfora
shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeinto RUNposition.

anaugerbladestrikesaforeignobjectoricejam,thepinwill shearoff toprevent
damagetotheblade.Ifanaugerbladedoesnotturn,checktoseeif itspinhas
shearedoff. SeeFigure13.

NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswith anything otherthan SearsSKU#
88389/0EMPartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Anydamageto
the augergearboxorother componentsasaresult offailing to dosowill
NOTbecoveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.

Alwaysturn off thesnowthrower'sengineandremovethekeypriorto
replacingshearpins.

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Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethe machine
unattendedwith theenginerunning. Turntheengineoff after useand
removekey.

Stopping TheEngine

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runengineforafewminutesbefore
stoppingto helpdryoffanymoistureon theengine.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto OFFposition.

2. Removethekey.Removingthe keywillreducethepossibilityof
unauthorizedstartingoftheenginewhileequipmentisnotinuse.Keepthe
keyina safeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithout thekey.

3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.

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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageallcontrols
andstopthe engine.Wait until allmoving partshavecometo a complete
stop.Disconnectsparkplug wireand grounditagainstthe engineto

preventunintendedstarting.

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice

guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,

simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

EachUseandevery5hours

Ist5hours

Annuallyor25hours

Annuallyor50hours

Annuallyor100hours

BeforeStorage

1. Engineoil level

2. Looseormissinghardware

3. Unitandengine.

1. Englneoil

1. Sparkplug

2. Controllinkagesandpivots

3. Wheels

4. GearshaftandAugershaft

1. Englneoil

1. Sparkplug

1. Fuelsystem

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

CheckingEngineOil

Beforelubricating, repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controlsandstop
engine.Waituntil all movingparts havecometo acompletestop.

NOTE:Checktheoillevelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoillevelismaintained.
Whenaddingoiltotheengine,refertoviscositychartbelow.Engineoilcapacity

is600ml(approx.20oz.).Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke,oranequivalenthigh
detergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedtomeetorexceedU.S.automobile
manufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassificationSG,SF.Motoroilsclassified
SG,SFwillshowthisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstkkandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,butdoNOTscrewitin.

3. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntiloillevel
registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure14.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

ChangingEngineOil

NO/E:Changetheengineoilafterthefirst5 hoursofoperationandoncea season
orevery50hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil thefueltankisempty.Besure
fuelfill capissecure.

2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.

3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure15onnextpage.

4. Tipunittodrainoil intothecontainer.Usedoilmustbedisposedofat 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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Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoil properly.Donot
discardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthorities or Sears
ServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenitsecurely.

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Refillwith therecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.SeeRecommended
OilUsagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis20ounces.

(%-40 °-20 o 0o 20o 40o

(oc) -30° -20° -10° 0°

DONOTusenondetergentoil or 2-strokeengineoil. it couldshortenthe

engine'sservicelife.

7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyour handswith soapandwater assoonaspossibleafter

handlingusedoil.

CheckingSparkPlug

OilDrain

Plug \

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SparkPlug

DONOTcheckforsparkwith sparkplug removed.DONOTcrankenginewith

sparkplug removed.

Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,themuffler will beveryhot. Becarefulnot

to touchthe muffler.

NOTE:Checkthe sparkplugonceaseasonor every25hoursofoperation.Change
thesparkplugonceaseasonorevery100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,
thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedandfreeof deposits.

1. Removethesparkplugbootanduseasparkplugwrenchtoremovethe
plug.SeeFigure16.

2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereisapparent
wear,orif theinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwitha

wirebrushifit isto bereused.

3.

Measurethepluggapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessarybybending
sideelectrode.SeeFigure17.Thegapshouldbesetto.02-.03inches(0.60-

0.80mm).

4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisin goodconditionandthreadthespark
pluginbyhandtopreventcross-threading.

5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwithasparkplugwrenchtocompress
thewasher.

NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthesparkplug
seatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallingausedsparkplug,tighten1/8-to
1/4-turnafterthesparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.

SparkPlugBoot

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Thesparkplug mustbetightened securely.Aloosesparkplugcanbecome
very hotandcandamagetheengine.

Figure17

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Lubrication "I

GearShaft

Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedatleastonceaseasonorafterevery25
hoursofoperation.

I. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilit

stops.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatit restsontheauger
housing.

3. Removethelowerframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrowerby
removingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

4. Applya lightcoatingofengineoil(or3-in-1oil)tothehexshaft.SeeFigure

18.

NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,becarefulnottogetanyoilonthealuminum
driveplateorrubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinderthesnowthrower'sdrive
system.Wipeoffanyexcessorspilledoil.

Wheels

Atleastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxleswitha
multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

AugerShaft

Atleastonceaseason,removetheshearpinsonaugershaft.Spraylubricantinside
shaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearingsfoundat eitherendoftheshaft.
SeeFigure19.

ShavePlateand SkidShoes

Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthroweraresubjectto
wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodkallyandreplacedwhennecessary.

flOT£:Theskidshoesonthismachinehavetwowearedges.Whenonesidewears
out,theycanberotated180°tousetheotheredge.

Toremoveskidshoes:

Removethetwocarriagebolts,washers,andhexflangenutsthatsecure
eachskidshoetothesnowthrower.

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefourcarriagebolts(twooneachside),
washers,andhexflangenuts.Referto Figure20.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsandhexnutswhichattachittothesnowthrower
housing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriageboltsaretothe
insideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure20.

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Shift Cable

Ifthefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,refertothe
figuretotherightandadjusttheshiftcableasfollows:

I,

Placetheshiftleverinthefastestforwardspeedposition(F6).

2.

Loosenthehex nutontheshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure21.

3.

Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthecable.

4.

Retightenthehexnut.

Drive

Control

Whenthedrivecontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"up" position,thecable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight. Also,ifthereisexcessiveslack
inthedrivecableor iftheunitexperiencesintermittentdrivewhileusing,thecable
mayneedtobeadjusted.Checktheadjustmentofthedrivecontrolasfollows:

1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergentlyforward.The
unitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattemptto pushthesnowthrower
forward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.Theunitshouldnotrollfreely.

3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshift leverbackandforthbetween
theR2positionandtheF6positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbeno

resistanceintheshiftlever.

4,

Ifanyoftheabovetestsfailed,thedrivecableisinneedofadjustment.
Proceedasfollows:

a. Shutoff theengineasinstructedinthe Operationsection.
b. Loosenthelowerhexboltonthedrivecablebracket.SeeFigure22.

c. Positionthebracketupwardto providemoreslack(ordownwardto

increasecabletension).

d. RetJghtenthelowerhexbolt.

Chute

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Ifthechutefallsto remainstationaryduringoperation,thepre-loadofthechute
canbeadjustedbytighteningthehexnutfoundonthefront ofthechutecontrol

head.

Toincreasethepreload,tightenthehexnutclockwisein lgturnintervals.
SeeFigure23.

2.

Ifthechutedirectionalcontrolisdifficultto crank,decreasethepreloadby
looseningthehexnutcounterclockwisein lg turnintervals.

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AugerControl

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheaugercontrolcable.

SkidShoes

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskidshoes.

8eR Replacement

Auger Belt

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedasfollows:
I. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilit

stops.

2. Removetheplasticbeltcoveronthefrontoftheenginebyremovingthetwo
self-tappingscrews.SeeFigure24.

3. Rolltheaugerbeltoffthe enginepulley.SeeFigure25.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatit restsontheauger
housing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrowerby
removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. SeeFigure26.

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Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasabeltkeeper.Referto
Figure27.

Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebeltbetweenthe
supportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure28.

NOTE:Engagingtheaugercontrolwill easeremovalandreinstallationofthe
belt.

8.

Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowinginstructionsinreverseorder.
NOTE:DoNOTforgettoreinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnectthespring

totheframeafterinstallingareplacementaugerbelt.
PerformtheAugerControltestoutlinedintheAssemblysectionofthis

manual.

Drive Belt

NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustberemovedandspecialtoolsarerequiredinorder
toreplacethesnowthrower'sdrivebelt.ContactthenearestSearsParts& Repair
Centerto havethedrivebeltreplaced.

FrictionWheelRemoval

Ifthesnowthrowerfailstodrivewiththedrivecontrolengaged,andperforming
thedrivecontrolcableadjustmentfailstocorrecttheproblem,thefrictionwheel
mayneedtobereplaced.Followtheinstructionsbelow.Examinethefrictionwheel
rubberfor signsofwearorcrackingandreplacewheelifnecessary.

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil it
stops.

2. Placetheshiftleverinfirst Forward(F1)position.

3. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatitrestson theauger
housing.

4. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrowerby
removingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

5. Removetheright-handwheelbyremovingthescrewandbellwasherwhich
secureittotheaxle.SeeFigure29.

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6. Carefullyremovethehexnutandwasherwhichsecuresthehexshaftto
thesnowthrowerframeandtightlytaptheshaft'sendtodislodgetheban

bearingfromthe rightsideoftheframe.SeeFigure30.

NOTE:Becarefulnottodamagethethreadsontheshaft.

7. Carefullypositionthehexshaftdownwardandtothe[eft beforecarefuNy
slidingthefrictionwheelassemblyofftheshaft.SeeFigure31.

NOTE:If you'rereplacingthefrictionwheelassemblyasawhole,discardthe
wornpartandslidethenewpartontothehexshall

8. FoNowthestepsaboveinreverseordertoreassemblecomponents.

9. PerformthetestpreviouslydescribedintheDriveControlsection.

Ifyou'redisassemblingthefrictionwheelandreplacingonlytherubberring,

proceedasfollows:
NOTE:Notallfrictionwheelsareserviceable.If thisisthecase,simplyreplacethe

frictionwheelassembly.

1. Removethefourscrewswhichsecurethefrictionwheel'ssideplates
together.SeeFigure32.

2. Removetherubberringfrombetweentheplates.

3. Reassemblethesideplateswith anewrubberring.
NOTE:Whenreassemblingthefrictionwheelassembly,makesurethatthe

rubberringiscenteredandseatedpropertybetweenthesideplates.Tighten

eachscrewonlyonerotationbeforeturningthewheelclockwiseand

proceedingwith thenextscrew.Repeatthis processseveraltimesto ensure

theplatesaresecuredwith equalforce(between6ft-[bsand9ft-[bs).

4. SlidethefrictionwheelassemblybackontothehexshaftandfoNowthe
stepsaboveinreverseorderto reassemblecomponents.

5. PerformthetestpreviouslydescribedintheDriveControlsection.

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Ifthesnowthrowerwill notbeusedfor 30daysorlonger,orifit istheendof thesnowseasonwhenthelastpossibilityof snowisgone,theequipmentneedsto bestored
properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowtoensuretopperformancefromthesnowthrowerformanymoreyears.

PreparingEngine

Enginesstoredover30daysneedtobedrainedoffueltopreventdeteriorationand
gumfromforminginfuelsystemoronessentialcarburetorparts.If thegasolinein
yourenginedeterioratesduringstorage,youmayneedtohavethecarburetor,and
otherfuelsystemcomponents,servicedorreplaced.

1. Removeallfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilit stops.Donotattemptto
pourfuelfromtheengine.

2. Changetheengineoil.

3. Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30ml)ofcleanengineoil
intothecylinder.Pulltherecoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and
reinstallthesparkplug.

4. Cleandebrisfromaroundengine,andunder,around,andbehindmuffler.
Applyalightfilm ofoilon anyareasthat aresusceptibletorust.

Storeinaclean,dryandwellventilatedareaawayfromanyappliancethat
operateswith aflameorpilotlight,suchasa furnace,waterheater,or
clothesdryer.Avoidanyareawitha sparkproducingelectricmotor,orwhere
powertoolsareoperated.

Neverstoresnowthrowerwith fuel intank indoorsor in poorlyventilated
areas,wherefuelfumesmayreachan openflame,sparkor pilotlight ason
afurnace,waterheater,clothesdryerorgasappliance.

PreparingSnowThrower

Whenstoringthe snowthrowerinanunventilatedormetalstorageshed,
careshouldbetakento rustprooftheequipment.Usingalightoil orsilicone,
coattheequipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearingsandcables.

Removealldirt fromexteriorofengineandequipment.
Followlubricationrecommendations.

Storeequipmentinaclean,dryarea.
InflatethetirestothemaximumPSI.Refertotire sidewall.

Ifpossible,avoidstorageareaswith highhumidity.
Keeptheenginelevelinstorage.Tiltingcancausefueloroil leakage.

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Disconnectthe sparkplug wireandgrounditagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,

disengageallcontrolsandstoptheengine.Waituntil aHmovingparts

havecometoa completestop.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperation

or whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.

Thissectionaddressesminorserviceissues.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY=HOMP.

Engine fails to start 1.

Engine running erratically/
inconsistent RPM (hunting
or surging)

Excessive vibration

Lossof power

Unit fails to propel itself

Choke control not in CHOKE position.

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

3.

Faulty spark plug.

4.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

5.

Engine not primed.

6.

Key not inserted.

7.

Extension cord not connected (when

using electric start button, on models so

equipped).

1. Engine running on CHOKE.

2. Stale fuel.

3. Water or dirt in fuel system.

4. Carburetor out of adjustment.

5. Over-governed engine.

1. Loose parts or damaged auger.

1. Spark plug wire loose.

2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.

1. Drive cable in need of adjustment.

2. Drive belt loose or damaged.

3. Worn friction wheel.

1. Move choke control to CHOKE position.

2. Connectwire to spark plug.

3. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

4. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

5. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation Section.

6. Insert key fully into the switch.

7. Connect one end of the extension cord to the

electric starter outlet and the other end to a three-
prong 120-volt, grounded, ACoutlet.

1. Move choke control to RUN position.

2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

3. Drain fuel tank by running engine until it stops. Refill
with fresh fuel.

4.

Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.

5.

Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.

1.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by a Sears Parts &
Repair Center.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

2.

Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be certain vent
hole is clear.

1.

Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Service and
Maintenance section.

2.

Have drive belt replaced. Contact your Sears Parts &
Repair Center.

3.

Have friction wheel replaced at a Sears Parts &
Repair Center.

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Unit fails to discharge snow

1. Chute assembly clogged. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark

2. Foreign object lodged in auger.

3. Auger cable in need of adjustment.

4. Auger belt loose or damaged.

5. Shearpin(s) sheared.

plug wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of auger
housing with clean-out tool or a stick.

2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug
wire. Remove object from auger with clean-out tool

or a stick.

3. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly
section.

4. Replace auger belt. Refer to Service and
Maintenance section.

5. Replace with new shear pin(s).

Chute fails to easily rotate
180 degrees

1. Chuteassembled incorrectly.

1. Disassemble chute control and reassemble as
directed in the Assembly section.

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712-04064
712-04065

714-04040
936-0159
926-04012
731-07525

732-04460
736-0174
736-0242

946-04230A
931-2643
738-0143
938-0281

738-04124A
941-0245
941-0309
756-04224

790-00075
790-00080A-0637
918- 04171B

Snow Removal Tool Mount

Impeller Assembly, 12" Dia.
Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.75, Gr5

Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, .750 Grl

Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750
Screw, Carriage, 1/4-20, .750, Gr5

Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon
Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20, Nylon
Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Nylon

Cotter Pin, Bow-tie
Washer, Flat, .349 x .879 x .063

Nut, Push-on, .25 Dia

Chute, Adapter 5" Dia
Spring, Extension, .38 OD x 4.59

Washer, Wave, .625 x .885 x .015
Washer, Bell, .340 x .872 x .060

Clutch Cable, Auger, 47.23"
Snow Removal Tool

Screw, Shoulder, .498 x .34, 3/8-16
Screw, Shoulder, .625 x .17,3/8-16

Shear Pin, .25 x 1.50

Bearing, Hex Flange x .75 ID
Bearing, Ball, .75 ID x 1.85 OD

Flat Pulley, Idler, 2.75 OD
Housing, Bearing, 1.85 ID
Bracket, Auger Idler w/Brake

Gearbox Assembly, Auger, 24"

M

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

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37.

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39.

40.

41.

42.

43.

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45.

46.

47.

48.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.

54.

684-04265-4044
684-04107-0637
684-04108-0637

731-04870
736-0188
741-0493A
790-00087A-0637

790-00120-4044
731-06439
918-0123A
918-0124A

921-0338
741-0662
710-0642
711-04285

914-0161
715-04021
917-04126
917-04861

718-04071
721-0325
721-0327
936-0351

736-3084
741-0663
741-0661 B
710-0276

Housing Assembly, Auger 24"
Spiral Assembly, LH
Spiral Assembly, RH
Spacer, 1.25 OD x .75 ID x 1.00

Washer, Flat, .76 x 1.49 x .06

Bushing, Flange, .80 ID x .91 OD

Housing, I" Hex Bearing
Shave Plate, 2.25 x 23.66
Slide Shoe

Housing, Auger, RH Reduced

Housing, Auger, LH Reduced
Seal, Oil, .750 x 1.00 x .125

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.0 x .59
Screw, Self-tapping, I/4-20, 0.750
Axle, Auger, 24"

Key, Hi-pro 3/16 x 5/8

Pin, Dowel, .25 OD x 1.2
Shaft, Worm .75 OD

Gear, Worm 20T
Collar, Thrust

Plug, I/4 x .437
Seal, Oil, .75 x I x .131

Washer, Flat, .760 ID x 1.50D
Washer, Flat, .51 x 1.12

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.0 x .925

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.00 x .975
Screw, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 1.00

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21.

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25.

26.

27.

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29.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

631 -04133A
631-04134B

684- 04111 B
684-04112C
731-06440A

732-04238
914-0145
710-04586
790-00219-4044
710-1233
731-06471

712-04063
749-04190A-0637
936-0185

720-0274
720-04039
918-04933
926-0100

732-0193
920-0284
720-04102
749-04138B-0637
935-0199A

736-0262
738-04118
738-04348
684-04311A-0637

946-04397A
749-04191A-0637

Handle Assembly, Clutch Lock, LH
Handle Assembly, Clutch Lock, RH

Handle Ass'y, Engage, LH
Handle Ass'y, Engage, RH

Chute, Lower
Spring, Torsion, .8156 ID x .3038

Click Pin
Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.625

Panel, Handle, (no cutout)

Screw, Machine, #10-24, 1.375

Handle Panel Cover
Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon

Handle, Upper, RH
Washer, Flat, .375 x .738 x .063
Grip, 1.0 ID x 5.0

Knob, Shift, Black
Gearbox Assembly
Cap, Push, 3/8 Rod
Spring, .39 x .60 x .88

Knob, 5/16-18, Black
Crank Knob

Handle, Lower

Bumper, Rubber, .62 OD x .22
Washer, Flat, .385 x .870 x .092

Bolt, Shoulder, 5/16-18 x 0.905
Screw, Shoulder, .43 x 1.3, 1/4-20

Bracket, Chute Support
Cable, Speed Selector

Handle, Upper, LH

m

m

30.

790-00341-0637

31.

790-00313-0637

32.

710-04370

33.

710-0627

34.

710-04071

35.

710-0451

36.

731-04426A

37.

710-1652

38.

941-0475

39.

711-04469A

40.

42.

43.

44.

45.

46.

48.

± Available for warranty coverage only. Contact a Sears authorized
service provider for details.

41.

47.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.

54.

55.

56.

712-04064
710-0572

710-04484
914-0101
790-00248C-0637

684-04250
710-04326
710-3069
712-04081A

731-04894D
731-04896B
732-04219C
712-3087

714-04040
736-04446
738-04367
747-05386-0637
753-08018±

Bracket, Rod
Shift Lever

Screw, 1/4-20 x 3.00
Screw, 5/16-24 x .750
Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, 1.0
Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, .750
Chute, Upper, w/Label

Screw, 1/4-20 x .625
Bushing, Plastic, .380
Pin, Clevis
Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20
Screw, Carriage, 5/16-18, 2.25

Screw, 5/16-18, 2.25, Gr5
Pin, Cotter

Bracket, Panel
Rod, Pivot
Screw, #8-16 x .50
Screw, 1/4-20 x .50

Nut, Hex, 1/4-20
Plate, Lock
Cam, Clutch Lock
Spring, Clutch Lock
Nut, Wing

Bow-Tie Cotter Pin
Washer, Flat, .25 x .630 x .0515

Scr. Shldr. Fig., .312 x 3.5 x 1/4-20
Crank, Chute

Chute Kit (Incl. Ref.# 5 & 36)

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30.

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34.

35.

36.

37.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

656-04055
684-04153C

684-04154B-0637
684- 04156A
710-05339

710-0788
710-1652
712-04065
712-0417A
914-0126
916-0104

716-0136
916-0231
917-04209A

917-04230
726-0221
932-0264
736-0188

936-0287
736-04161
790-00289A-0637
738-04439
738-04184A

738-0924A
941-0245
941-0563
946-05067

935-04054
748-0190
756-0625
790-00096A-0637

790-00180C-4044
790-00206A-0637
790-00207C
790-00316-4044

634-04167A-0911
634-04168A-0911
731-04873

Disc Assembly, Friction Wheel
Friction Wheel Assembly, 5.50D

Support Bracket, Friction Wheel
Shift Assembly, Rod

Screw, 5/16-24, .750, Gr5
Screw, 1/4-20, 1.000
Screw, 1/4-20 x .625
Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Nylon
Nut, Flange, 5/8-18
Key, Hi Pro, 3/16 x 3/4 Dia.
E-ring, .500 Dia.

E-ring, Retaining, .875 Dia.
E-ring, .750 Dia.
Hex Shaft, .8125, 7-Tooth

Gear, 80-Tooth
Speed Nut, .500

Extension Spring

Washer, Flat, .760 x 1.490 x .060
Washer, Flat, .793 x 1.24 x .060

Washer, Flat, .75 x 1.00 x .060

Plate, Cover
Shoulder Screw

Screw, Shoulder, .37 x .105, 1/4-20
Screw, 1/4-28, .375
Bearing, Hex Flange x .75 ID
Bearing, Ball, 17 x 40 x 12

Clutch Cable, Wheel, 44.95"
Rubber, Friction Wheel, 5.50D
Spacer, .508 ID x .75 OD x .68

Roller, Cable
Front Guide Bracket, Auger Cable

Frame
Guide Bracket, Auger Cable

Guide Bracket, Drive Cable
Cover, Frame
LH Wheel Assembly
RH Wheel Assembly
Spacer, 1.25 x .75 x 3.0

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73.

N/A

738-04493
936-0329
710-0809

710-0191
710-0672
710-0654A
710-1245B
710-04484

926-04012
731-05353
732-04308A
736-3082A

936-0119
736-0505
748-04053A

748-04112B
750-04303
750-04477A
954-04050

954-04260
756-04109
756-04113
756-04252

790-00208D
684-04169
750-04571
735-04099

735-04100
712-04064
710-0751
732-04311A
712-04063

936-3015
790-00217A-0637
790-00218A-0637
731-08181

Axle, .75 x 22"
Washer, Lock, 1/4

Hex Screw, 1/4-20, 1.25, Gr5
Hex Screw, 3/8-24, 1.25, Gr8
Hex Screw, 5/16-24, 1.25, Gr5
Screw, Seres, 3/8-16, 1.00

Hex Screw, 5/16-24, .875, Gr8
Screw, 5/16-18 x .750
Nut, Push-on, .25 Dia.
Cover, Belt
Spring, Torsion, .850 ID x .354

Washer, Flat, .45 x 1.5 x .172
Washer, Lock .3125
Washer, Flat, .34 x 1.50 x .150
Pulley, Adapter, .75 Dia.
Spacer, Shoulder, .317 x .50 x .102

Spacer, .875 ID x 1.185 OD
Spacer, .340 x .750 x .360
Belt, Auger Drive

Belt, Wheel Drive
Pulley, Auger Drive, 8.1 x .5
Pulley, Half, V x 2.600 OD
Pulley, Half, 3/8-V x 1.7160 OD

Idler Bracket, Wheel Drive
Idler Pulley Assembly

Spacer, Shoulder, .26 x .79 x .538
Plug, 3/8 ID
Plug, 1/2 ID

Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20, Nylon
Hex Screw, 1/4-20, .620, Gr5
Spring, Torsion, .750 ID x .968
Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon

Wash., Flat, .469 x .875 x .105
Pivot Bracket, Speed Selector
Shift Bracket, Speed Selector
Spacer, Axle

Engine (see breakdown)
MTD Model No. 952Z270-SUA

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24

23

19
20
20
21

22
23
24

951-11282
710-05001
951-14190
951-11289

712-04214
710-04915
951-10642B

2

21

D _ o ii

Muffler Assembly
Muffler Stud

Muffler Stud Kit
Muffler Gasket

Nut- M8
Bolt - M6 X 12 Zin
Muffler Shroud

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34
35
36
37

39
4O
41
42
43

951-10634
712-04213
951-11284
951-10757

951-10637
731-05632
951-10640
951-10635
710-04943

°0

Shroud-Engine
Nut

Choke Knob

Throttle Knob

Switch-Ignition
Ignition Key Switch
Push Rod-Choke

Air Filter Heating
Bolt-M6 1X28M Spec

37

35

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132-GasketKit-External

133- CompleteEngine

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51

52

53
54

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56
57

58

59

60
61

62

63

64
65

66

67

68
69

70
71

73
74
75

76
77
78

79

130
131

132
133

951-12111
951-11632
951-12007
951-11633

710-04915
951-11113
951-11573

951-14053
736-04461
951-11902
714-04078

951-11575
951-11369
951-10307
951-11247A

951-11576
715-04092
715-04096
951-11371

951-12125
951-11246
710-04932
951-11283

951-11577
951-11368
951-11249
951-11060B

951-11350
736-04440
710-04906

951-11370
951-10641
951-11059A

951-10661B
952Z270-SUA

Piston Ring Set
Piston Pin Snap Ring

Piston
Piston Pin

Bolt- M6 X 12Zin
Shield - Air

Connecting Rod Assembly
Governor Shaft

Washer

Governor Seal
Cotter Pin

Camshaft Assembly
Bearing

Key:Flywheel
Crankshaft Kit (Incl. 62,63,64,74,79)
Governor Gear/Shaft

Pin-Dowel
Dowl Pin 9X14
Crankcase Cover Gasket

Crankcase Cover
Crankcase Cover Kit (Incl. 62,68-74)

Bolt
Oil Fill Plug Assembly

O-Ring 15.8 X2.5
Oil Seal

Crankcase Kit (Incl. 59,62,74,75,79)
Shortblock Assembly

(Incl. 4,21,27-29,44,46, 47, 50-53,56-79)
Oil Drain Pipe

Washer

Bolt- Drain Plug
Oil Seal

Oil Drain Assembly
Gasket Kit-Complete

(Incl. 4,21,27-29,32,44,58,59,68,74,77,79)
Gasket Kit-External (Incl. 4,21,27 29,32,77)
Complete Engine

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131- GasketKit-Complete
132-GasketKit-External

133- CompleteEngine

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710-04968

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951-11054A

3a

731-07059

3b

726-04101

4

951-11565

5

951-12000

6

951-11892

7

751-11124

8

751-11123

9

951-11893

10

710-04902

11

951-12002

12

951-12003

13

951-12004

14

951-11894

15

710-04933

16

951-11895

17

951-10722B

18

951-10292

44

951-11572

45

951-10648

46

951-11899

47

715-04108

48

951-10647A

49

951-10647A

129

951-12626

131

951-11059A

132

951-10661B

133

952Z270-SUA

ID - o 0

Flange Bolt M6

Valve Cover

Hose-Breather

Clamp-Breather Hose
Valve Cover Gasket

Intake Valve Spring Retainer
Rocker Arm Assembly
Nut - Pivot Lockin

Nut - Valve Adjust
Rocker Arm

Bolt - Pivot
Exhaust Valve Adjuster

Exhaust Valve Spring Retainer

Valve Spring

Intake Valve Seal
Bolt - M8 X 55 Zin
Push Rod Guide

Cylinder Head Assembly
(Incl. 4-14,16,17,21,27-29, 44,48,49)

Plug:Spark

Gasket-Cylinder Head

Kit-Push Rod

Tappet

Pin-Dow110 X 16

Valve Kit
Valve Kit

Valve Cover Kit
Gasket Kit-Complete

(Incl. 4,21,27-29,32,44,58,59,68,74,77,79)
Gasket Kit-External (Incl. 4,21,27 29,32,77)
Complete Engine

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134- CarburetorKit- Deni

135- CarburetorKit- Huayi

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710-04939

26

710-04910

27

951-11567

28

951-11896

29

951-11569A

30

951-10639A

30

951-11824

31

951-14026A

31

951-14027A

32

951-11897

33

951-11112

134

951-14154

135

951-12788A

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b

n/a

C

n/a

d

n/a

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710-05469

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736-04638
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n/a

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n/a
n/a

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951-11699

I

951-11906

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n/a

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n/a

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n/a
951-12875

P

n/a

q

r

n/a

s

n/a

t

951-11589

U

n/a

V

951-11348
710-04945

W

951-11349

X

710-04938

Y

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Stud-Carb
Stud- M6X 105

Gasket-Carb Insulator
Carburetor Insulat
Carburetor Gasket
Primer

Primer Bulb
Carburetor Assembly - Huayi

Carburetor Assembly - Deni
Carburetor Gasket

Bracket- Choke Control
Carburetor Kit- Deni

(Incl. h,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,u,x)
Carburetor Kit- Huayi

(Incl. h,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,u,x)
Choke Shaft

Choke Plate

Throttle Shaft
Throttle Plate

Screw M3x5
LockWasher
Gasket, Throttle Plate
Idle Jet Assembly
Idle Speed Adjusting Screw

Mixture Screw
Primer Hose

Hose Clamp
Carburetor Body

Float Pin
Emulsion Tube

Float Needle Valve
Main Jet

Needle Valve Spring
Float

Fuel Bowl Gasket
Fuel Bowl
Fuel Bowl Gasket

Fuel Bowl Mounting Bolt
Fuel Drain Plug Gasket

Fuel Drain Plug

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92

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951-10646
951-11110

710-04940
710-04919

951-12416
951-10934

951-10911
712-04209

710-04915
951-10663A
736-04455
710-04974

951-14151

Ignition Coil

Shield - Air Flow

Bolt
Bolt - Flange M6

Flywheel

Cooling Fan
Starter Cup

Nut- M14
Bolt- M6X 12 Zin

Fan Cover Complete
Flat Washer-Recoil

Flange Bolt M6
Recoil Start Assembly

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115

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95

96
97
98
99
101

102
103
104
105

106

951-10758
710-05103

951-I 1108
951-I 1935
951-10664
951-I0665
951-l I 106

712-04212
710-04908
951-I1700
951-I0650

710-04915

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Throttle Control Assembly

Bolt-M6 X 12
Shield - Governor

Governor Spring
Spring-Throttle Return

Rod-Governor
Bracket- Governor

Nut- M6
Bolt - M6 X 21 Gov

Hose Clamp-Carb
Kit-Fuel Line
Bolt - M6 X 12 Zin

105

104

107
108
109
110
111

112
113
114
115

116
117

951-11914
710-04905
710-04915
951-11913
951-11381

951-10656
951-11904
951-12482
951-12533

951-11933
951-10653B

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Engine/Dipstick Cover
Bolt

Bolt- M6 X 12 Zin
Oil Fill Tube Assembly

O-Ring
Dipstick Tube

O-Ring Dipstick
Dipstick Assy
Fuel Cap

Fuel Level Indicator
Fuel Tank

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120

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119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

128

121

710-04914
951-11680

951-11114
712-05015
710-04965
710-04935

710-05182
715-04088
951-I0645A
710-04915

951-11109

123

1_127

124

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Bolt- Flange M6
Flexible Clamp

Bracket- Switch Housing Mount

Nut
Screw M4 X 55
Screw - M4 X 60

Bolt-M6 X 32

Pin - Dowel

Electric Starter

Bolt- M6X 12 Zin
Shield - Blower Housing

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FEDERALand/or CALIFORNIAEMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYSTATEMENT

YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGATIONS

MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of
California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS)

warranty on your 2013 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine). In California, new outdoor
equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, outdoor
equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA small off-road spark ignition engine regulations). MTD
Consumer Group Inc must warrant the ECSon your outdoor equipment engine for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no

abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of the outdoor equipment engine.
Your ECS may include parts such asthe carburetor, fuel-injection system, ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps,

valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components.
Where a warrantable condition exists, MTD Consumer Group Inc will repair your outdoor equipment engine at no cost to you including

diagnosis, parts, and labor.

MANUFACTURER'SWARRANTYCOVERAGE:

This emission control system is warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your outdoor equipment engine is defective, the
part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc. In the event that a component is covered for longer than two years by the

Manufacturer's equipment warranty, the longer coverage period will apply.

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OWNERSWARRANTYRESPONSIBILITIES:

As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. MTD
Consumer Group Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your outdoor equipment engine, but MTD Consumer

Group Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts.
As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that MTD Consumer Group Inc may deny you warranty coverage if

your outdoor equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your outdoor equipment engine to MTD Consumer Group Inc's distribution center or service center as soon

as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question
regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310 or at
http://su pport.mtd prod ucts.com.

GENERALEMISSIONSWARRANTYCOVERAGE:

MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is: (1)
designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and (2) free from defects in materials and workmanship that
cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years.

The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment engine is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service.
Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as follows:

1. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for
the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD
Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the
remainder of the period.

2. Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period
stated above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.

3. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the
period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement, the part
will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under

warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.

4.

Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no charge
to the owner.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to
service the subject engines or equipment.

6. The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective,
emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.

7. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under
warranty of any warranted part.

8. Throughout the off-road engine and equipment warranty period stated above, MTD Consumer Group Inc will maintain a supply of
warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts.

9. Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to
the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc.

10. Add-onormodifiedpartsthatarenotexemptedbytheAirResourcesBoardmaynotbeused.Theuseofanynon-exemptedadd-onor
modifiedpartsbytheultimatepurchaserwillbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaims.MTDConsumerGroupIncwillnotbeliableto

warrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedbytheuseofanon-exemptedadd-onormodifiedpart.

WARRANTEDPARTS:

The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if
MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that

such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding,
any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty
coverage. Further, the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off-road engine and equipment purchased.

The following emission warranty parts are covered (if applicable):

1. Fuel Metering System

Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)
Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system)
Fuel pump

Fuel tank

2. Air Induction System

Air cleaner
Intake manifold

3. Ignition System

Spark plug(s)
Magneto ignition system

4. Exhaust System

Catalytic converter
SAI (Reed valve)

5. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above System

Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches
Connectors and assemblies

6. Evaporative Control

Fuel hose
Fuel hose clamps

Tethered fuel cap
Carbon canister

Vapor lines

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