Craftsman 247882551 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
CRAFTSMAN°
5.5 Horse Power
24-iNCH 4-CYCLE 3-SPEED SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88255.1
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www, sears,corn/craftsrnan FORMNO.769-01910B
• SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
ESPANOL R 27
5/30/2006
Warranty Statement ................................................. Page 2 Maintenance and Service ................................. Pages 12-15
Safety Labels ........................................................... Page 3 Off Season Storage & Troubleshooting ............. Page 16-17
Rules of Safe Operation ..................................... Pages 4-5 Parts List .......................................................... Pages 18-25
Set Up & Adjustment .......................................... Pages 6-7 Espa_ol ................................................................... Page 27
Know Your Snow Thrower .................................. Pages 8-9 Service Numbers ............................................... Back Cover
Operation ........................................................ Pages 10-11
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intheowner'smanual,Searswillrepair,freeofcharge,anydefectinmaterialandworkmanship.IfthisCraftsmansnowthrowerisusedfor
commercialorrentalpurposes,thiswarrantyappliesforonly30daysfromthedateof purchase.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcover:
• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchas skidshoes,shaveplateandsparkplugs.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuseor negligence,includingbentcrankshaftsandthe failureto maintainthe equipmentaccording
tothe instructionscontainedintheowner'smanual.
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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER
ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR
AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.
2. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG
DISCHARGECHUTE.
3. DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,
ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL
MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.
4. TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES,
NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON
GRAVELSURFACES.
5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
CLEAN-OUTTOOL
WARNING
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstruc-
tionswhich,if notfollowed,could endangerthe
personalsafetyand/or propertyd yourselfand
others.Readand followall instructionsinthis
manualbeforeattemptingto operatethismachine.
Failuretocomplywiththese instructionsmay
resultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol
HEED iTS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use of this powermachineto persons
who read, understandand follow the warnings
and instructions in this manualand on the ma-
chine.
ChuteClean-outTool
AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYFROMTIRE/RIM EXPLOSION.
TO PREVENTOVER-INFLATION:
* USEA MANUAL PUMP OR PORTABLEELECTRIC
TIRE INFLATOR.
* NEVERUSEAN AiR COMPRESSOR.
,,"iNFLATETiRE702OPSi, j
A chute clean-out tool isfastenedtothe topof theaugerhousingwitha mounting
clip.Thetool isdesignedtoclear achuteassemblyof iceandsnow.
Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletie atthe factory.Cutthe cabletie beforeoperating
thesnowthrower.
chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind
WARNING: Never use your hands to clear a clogged
handles until all moving parts have stopped before
using the clean-out tool to clear the chute assembly.
chemicalsknown to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents,and certainvehiclecomponentscontain or emit
DANGER: This machine was built to be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this manual.As with any type
of powerequipment,carelessnessorerroron the part of the operator can result in serious injury.This machine is capable
of amputatinghands and feet and throwing objects. Failureto observe the following safety instructionscould resultin
seriousinjuryordeath.
WARNING: This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if notfollowed,couldendangerthe
personalsafetyand/orpropertyofyourselfand others.Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanualbefore
attemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywiththese instructionsmayresultin personalinjury.
Whenyouseethis symbol.HEED ITSWARNING!
Your Responsibility: Restrictthe useof this power machineto personswho read,understandand followthe warnings
and instructionsin this manualand on the machine.
Training
1. Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsontile machineand inthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Keepthis manualin
asafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacement
parts.
2. Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowtostop
themachineanddisengagethemquickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis machine.Children
14yearsold andovershouldreadandunderstandthe operationinstruc-
tionsand safetyrulesinthismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervised
bya parent.
4. Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithoutproperinstruction.
5. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing
patterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feetfromthe
machinewhileit is inoperation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
7. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhenoperatingin
reverse.
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawheretheequipmentisto beused.Remove
all doormats,newspapers,sleds, boards,wiresand otherforeignobjects,
whichcould betrippedoveror thrownbythe auger/impeller.
2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.
3. Donotoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesor otherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledinmoving parts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
4. Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all unitswith
electricstart engines.
5. Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrocksurfaces.
6. Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine.
7. Neverattempttomake anyadjustmentswhileengineis running,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.
8. Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebefore startingto
clearsnow.
9. To avoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein handling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhen gasolineisspilledonyourself
or yourclothes,whichcanignite.Washyourskin andchangeclothes
immediately.
a. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhilethe engineis hotor running.
e. Allowengineto coolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
f. Neveroverfill fuel tank.Filltankto nomorethan_/zinchbelowbottom
offiller neckto providespaceforfuelexpansion.
g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
h. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Move
machinetoanotherarea. Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethere isan open
flame,sparkor pilot light(e.g.furnace,water heater,space heater,
clothesdryeretc.).
j. Allowmachineto coolatleast 5minutesbeforestoring.
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Operation
1. Do notputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,intileauger/impellerhousing
orchuteassembly.Contactwith therotatingpartscan amputatehands
andfeet.
2. Theauger/impellercontrolleverisa safetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingso makesthemachineunsafeand maycausepersonal
injury.
3. Thecontrolleversmust operateeasilyinbothdirectionsand automatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall safety
devicesin placeandworking.
5. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
6. Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholor drugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch.
8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel surfaces.
Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile operatingon slopes.
10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,carsetc.Thus, avoidingpossiblepropertydamageor personal
injurycausedbya ricochet.
11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsorallowanyonein
frontofthe machine.
12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clearsnowat toofast
ofa rate.
13.Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Alwaysbesure
ofyourfootingandkeepafirm holdonthe handles.Walk,neverrun.
14.Disengagepowertothe auger/impellerwhentransportingor notinuse.
15.Neveroperatemachineat hightransport speedson slipperysurfaces.
Lookdownand behindand usecarewhenbackingup.
16.Ifthe machineshouldstart tovibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,
disconnectthespark plugwireandgroundit againsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairany damagebeforestartingandoperating.
17.Disengageallcontrolleversandstop enginebeforeyou leavethe operat-
ingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntiltheauger/impellercomes
toa completestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany
adjustments,or inspections.
18.Neverputyour handinthe dischargeor collectoropenings.Alwaysuse
theclean-outtool providedto unclogthedischargeopening.Donotunclog
chuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff engineand remain
behindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.
19.Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe manufacturer(e.g.
wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
20.Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecareand
goodjudgment.ContactyourSearsServiceCenterfor assistance.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.
Referto themaintenanceand adjustmentsectionsofthis manual.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversand stoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometo a
completestop.Disconnectthespark plugwireand groundagainstthe
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.
3. Checkboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequentintervalstokeep
the machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor
anydamage.
4. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.
5. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskid shoesaresubjecttowear and
damage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsand
replacewithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonly."Useof
partswhich donotmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Checkcontrolsperiodicallyto verifytheyengageanddisengageproperly
andadjust,if necessary.Refertothe adjustmentsectionin this operator's
manualforinstructions.
7. Maintainorreplacesafetyand instructionlabels,asnecessary.
8. Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc.to protect
the environment.
9. Priortostoring,runmachinea fewminutesto clearsnowfrommachine
andpreventfreezeup ofauger/impeller.
10.Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereis anopen
flame,sparkor pilot lightsuchas awater heater,furnace,clothes dryer
etc.
11.Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualfor properinstructionsonoff-season
storage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengineinanyway.Tampering
withthegovernorsettingcanleadto arunawayengineandcauseitto operate
at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederalEPAemission
regulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are certifiedtooperateon
regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsys-
tems:EngineModification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)ifso equipped.
Engine identification Decal
Thisdecalindicatestheengine'smodelnumber,specificationandthe dateof
manufacture.Pleaselookatthe decalon theengineofyourequipmentand
recordtheseinformationforfuturereference.
Theengineidentificationdecalalsoincludesenginelifespecificationsfor the
emissions-relatedusefullifeperiodofthe engine.This periodrelatestothe
emissioncompliancelifeas certifiedbyEPAand/orCARB.Tofindthe lifeperiod
specificationof the engine,pleasereadthe enginedecalandlocatethe letter
(enclosedbyquotationmarks)betweenthewordsModerateandLifePeriod.
Matchone ofthefollowingletterswiththeletterprintedonyourdecal.For
example,HMSK80modelsaredesignatedas:
"C"-- 250hours
"B"-- 500 hours
"A"-- 1000hours
IMPORTANT:This unitis shippedwiththe enginefullof oil.After
assembly,seepage10for fuelandoildetails.
Removing From Carton
1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlay thesidesflaton the ground.
Removeall packinginserts.
2. Theupperhandleis packagedunattachedtothe snowthrower,
thoughconnectedby cables.Movethe snowthrowerandupper
handleoutof thecarton.
3. Makecertainthecartonhas beencompletelyemptiedbefore
discardingit.
Before Assembly
R_emoveprotectivewrapp"_g
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,_ WARNING:Disconnectthe spark plugwireand Ground
NOTE:Referenceto right,left,frontor rearof theunitisfromthe
operatingpositionunlessotherwisestated.
itagainstthe engineto prevent unintendedstarting.
Setting Up The Handle
1. If applicable,removecabletiesecuringupperhandleto lower
handleforshippingpurposes.Removeall protectiveplasticwrap-
pingfromhandlesasshownin Figure1.
NOTE: BecarefulNOTto removethethreelooselyfittedcableties
thatwillbeutilizedlatertosecurecables.
2. Loosenandremovethe starknob,handletab,andcarriagescrew
oneachsideofthe lowerhandle.SeeFigure2.
3. Slideoneofthe looselyfittedcabletiesfromtherightsideof the
lowerhandleupto thecross memberof thelowerhandle.Leave
thesecondcabletiein placeontherightsideof thelowerhandle.
IMPORTANT:It will benecessaryto lifttheupperhandlewhilesliding
upthis cabletie topreventdamagetothe cable.
4. Liftthe upperhandleupandpositionit overthelowerhandle,
aligningtheholeswherethe starknobswereremoved(1).
CAUTION:Be careful not to bend or kink the cables,
5. Inserta carriagescrewfromtheoutsidethroughahandletab,the
upperand lowerhandles,andintothestar knob(2). Repeatonthe
otherside.
6. Tightenthestarknobsoneachsideof thehandle.Referto Figure3.
NOTE:The augercableandspeedcontrolcableroutedownthe left
lowerhandlefromthe speedcontrolbox.The drivecableisrouted
acrossthetopof thelowerhandleanddownthe rightside ofthe lower
handle.SeeFigure4.
7. Threecabletieshavebeenusedtolooselytie thecontrolcables
tothe lowerhandle,includingthecabletie yourelocatedinstep3.
Positioncabletiesnow,as in Figure4,and tightentosecurecables
tothe lowerhandle.Trimoff excessmaterialof cableties.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Skid Shoe
Thespacebetweentheshaveplateandthegroundcanbeadjusted.Refer
toFigure6onpage8forlocationofshaveplateandskidshoes.Forclose
snowremoval,placeskidshoesin lowposition.Whenareatobeclearedis
uneven,placeskidshoesinthemiddleor highposition.SeeFigure5.
Figure 3
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Drive Cable
NOTE:Operationof thissnowthrowerongravelisnot recommendedas
loosegravelcanbeeasilypickedupandthrownbytheaugercausing
personalinjuryordamagetothesnowthrower.Ifyouhavetooperateit
on gravel,keepskidshoeinhighestpositionformaximumclearance.
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Speed Control Box
1. Adjustskidshoesbylooseningtwonutsandcarriageboltsoneach
skidshoe,andmovingskidshoetothedesiredposition.SeeFigure5.
2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoeisagainstthe
groundtoavoidunevenwearon theskid shoes.
3. Tightennutsandboltssecurely.
AugerCable
SpeedControl Cable
Clean-Out Tool
Thistoolhasbeenfastenedwithacabletietotherearoftheaugerhousing
forshippingpurposes.Cutandremovecabletieasinstructedonpage3.
Final Adjustments
IMPORTANT:Checktheadjustmentsas instructedand makeany
Figure 4
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Position
MiddlePosition
finaladjustmentsnecessarybeforeoperatingtheunit.Checkall nuts
and boltsfortightness.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmaycause
damageto unit.
Tire Pressure
Theproperinflationpressureis20 psi.Checkthetirepressureperiodi-
callyandmaintainequalpressureinbothtiresat alltimes.Excessive
pressure(wellabove20psi) maycausethewheel(tire/rim)assembly
to burstwithsufficientforcetocauseseriousinjury.Donotover-inflate
thetire.Usea manualpumporportableelectrictire inflatortoprevent
over-inflation.NEVERUSEANAIRCOMPRESSOR.
,_ WARNING:Over-inflating thetire with excessivepres-
sure(well above20psi)may causethe tire/rim to burst
with sufficient forceto cause serious pressure.
Auger Control Test
IMPORTANT:Performthefollowingtestbeforeoperatingthesnow
throwerforthe firsttimeandat thestart ofeachwinterseason.
Figure 5
Checkthe adjustmentof theaugercontrolas follows:
1. Whenaugercontrolis releasedandin thedisengaged"up"posi-
,_ tion,cableshouldhaveverylittleslack,but shouldNOT
eningmay preventthe auger from disengaging and compromise
the safety of the snow thrower.
2. Inawell-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengineas in-
structedon page10undertheheadingStartingEngine.Makesure
thethrottleisset inthe FASTposition.
3. Whilestandinginoperator'sposition(behindunit)engageauger.
4. Allowaugerto remainengagedforapproximatelyten (10)seconds
beforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.
5. Withtheenginerunningin the FASTpositionandtheaugercontrol
inthedisengaged"up"position,walkto thefrontof themachine.
6. Confirmthattheaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshows
NOsignsof motion.
IMPORTANT:IftheaugershowsANYsignsofrotating,immediatelyreturn
totheoperator'spositionandshutofftheengine.Waitforallmovingparts
tostopbeforereadjustingtheaugercontrolcableasshownonpage13.
betight.
WARNING:Donot over-tighten the cable.Over-tight-
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Gasoline Cap -_
Upper Chute
Drive
Control
Starter Rope
Shave Plate
Chute Assembly_
Chute Handle
Chute Knob
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Anger "_ Skid Shoe
Clean-out Tool
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Figure 6
_ ARNING:Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their properoperation. Know how to stop the machine
NOTE:CompareFigures6 &7 withyourequipmentandfollowdescrip-
tionof controls,givenbelow,to becomefamiliarwiththeiroperation.
Drive Control
Locatedon the undersideof the upperhandle,thedrivecontrolis used
toengage/disengagewheels.Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthe
upperhandletoengagethe wheels;releasetodisengage.
Auger Control
Theaugercontrolis adjacenttothe upperhandle.Squeezethe auger
controlagainsttheupperhandleto engagetheaugers;releaseto
disengagetheaugers.
_ ARNING:Nevermakeadjustments to the chute
iMPORTANT:Referto AugerControlTeston page7 priorto operating
yoursnowthrower.Readandfollowall instructionscarefullyand
performalladjustmentstoverifyyoursnowthroweris operatingsafely
andproperly.
Chute Handle
Thedirectionof snowthrowingcorrespondsto thedirectionof the
chuteopening.Usethe chutehandletoturnthechuteassemblyinthe
directionyou wishtothrowthe snow.
and disengagethem quickly.
assembly unless both auger and drive controls are
disengaged and the operator isstanding besidethe
unit.
Chute Knob
Thedistancesnowisthrowncan beadjustedbyeitherraisingor
loweringtheupperchute.Loosenthechuteknobonthe sideof the
upperchutetoadjust.Pivottheupperchutetodesiredposition,and
retightenthechuteknob.
Speed Selection Lever
Yoursnowthrowerisequippedwitha 3-speedpowerpropelleddrive
system.Thespeediscontrolledbythis speedselectionlever,located
on theleftside ofthe upperhandle.Threespeedsareprovided.
Withtheleverallthewaydown,towardstheengine,speed1is your
slowestspeed.
iMPORTANT:Toshift gears,theunit mustbe runningandthedrive
controlmustbereleased.
Shave Plate
Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwithpavementas thesnow
throwerispropelled,allowingsnowcloseto pavement'ssurfacetobe
discharged.
Skid Shoe
Thespacebetweentheshaveplateandthe groundcan be adjusted.
Forclosesnowremoval,placeskidshoesin the lowposition.Use
middleorhighpositionwhenareatobe clearedisunevenor on gravel
surfaces.
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f"fMuffler Spark (ydlowCap GasolineCap
OilFill
onengineblock) \
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X
Carburetor
Cow
Ignition
Key Starter
Choke
Control Primer Starter
Throttle / Recoil
OilDrain
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Figure7
Handle
"_ Clean Out Tool
Thecleanouttool isprovidedtounclogthedischargeopening.Donot
unclogdischargechutewhileengineis running.
_ ARNING:Before unclogging, shut off engineand
Choke Control
Activatingchokecontrolclosesthechokeplateoncarburetorandaids
instartingengine.Forinformationonchokeusage,seepage10ofthis
manual.
Recoil Starter & Starter Handle
Thismotorisfittedwitha recoilactionpullstartanda mittengrip
handlefor easyaccesswhilewearingglovesor mittens.
Ignition Key
Theignitionkeyis necessaryfortheengineto start.Insertkeyand
snapinplace;do notturnit tostart/stopthe unit. Removekeywhen
theunit isnot in use.
Primer
Depressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyintoengine's Iv_KI
carburetorto aid incold-weatherstarting.Refertothe
startinginstructionsintheOperationsectionofthis
manualforproperprimerusage.
remainbehind handles until all moving partshave
stopped completely. Never put your hand inthe
discharge or collector openings. Always usethe
clean-out tool provided.
Oil Fill
Removeoil capto addoil. Refertopage14forcheckingandadding
oil instructions.
Gasoline Cap
Removegascaptoadd fuel.Unitrunsonregulargas.
NOTE:Thisunit mayincludeafuel plug,whichis onlyusedduring
assemblyto keepdirtanddebrisoutof fueltank. Discardthefuel plug
beforefillingthefueltank.
Throttle Control
Thethrottlecontrolislocatedonthe engine.It regulatesthe
speedof theengineandalso stopsthe engine.The imageto
theright representsthespeedsof thethrottlecontrol.
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Before Starting Engine
Engine Oil
Theengineisshippedwithoil init.Checktheoil levelbeforefirst use.
Forsubsequentfill-ups,usethe gradeofengineoil specifiedon page
14.Toaddoil:
1. Removethedipstickfromtheoilfill. Pourfreshoilslowlythrough
theplug.Replacedipstick.
2. Checkandmakesurethatthelevelofoil is upto the FULLmarkon
thedipstick.
Gasoline
,_ WARNING:Gasolineisflammable and cautionmust
,_ WARNING:Keepyour snow thrower awayfrom any
1. Neverfillthefueltankcompletely.Fillthe tanktonomorethan1/2
inchbelowbottomof fillerneckto providespaceforexpansionof
fuel.
NOTE:Thisunit mayincludeafuel plug,whichisonlyusedduring
assemblyto keepdirt anddebrisout offuel tank. Discardthefuelplug
beforefillingthefuel tank.
2. Alwaysuseclean,fresh,unleadedgradeautomotivegasoline.Fill
thefueltankoutdoorsandusea funnelor spouttopreventspilling.
Makesurethatthe containerfromwhichyou pourthegasolineis
cleanandfreefromrustor otherforeignparticles.Makesureto
wipeoff anyspilledfuel beforestartingtheengine.
3. Atthe endofthejob,emptythefueltank ifthe snowthrowerisnot
goingto beusedfor30 daysor longer.Storegasolinein aclean
containerand keepthecap in placeonthe container.
CAUTION:Never useengineor carburetor cleanerproducts in
the fuel tank.
be used when handlingor storingit. Donot fill fuel
tank while the snow thrower is running, whenit is
hot or whenit is inanenclosedarea.
open flame or an electricalspark and do not smoke
during fueling.
To Start Engine
6. Pushprimerbuttonwhilecoveringthe venthole.Removeyour
fingerfromthe primerbetweenprimes.Donot primeif temperature
is above500F;primetwo timesbetween500F and 150F;and
primefour timesbelow150R
7. Graspstarterhandleandpull ropeoutslowlyuntilenginereaches
startof compressioncycle (ropewillpullslightlyharderatthis
point).Letthe roperewindslowly.
8. Pull ropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keepinga firm
gripon thestarterhandle,lettheropereturnto thestarterslowly.
Repeatuntilenginestarts.
9. Astheenginewarmsup,rotatethechokeknobslowlyto OFF
position.If theenginefalters,returnto FULLchoke,thenslowly
moveto OFFchokeposition.
10.Allowthe enginetowarmupfor a fewminutesbecausetheengine
willnot developfullpoweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperature.
11.Operatetheengineat fullthrottle(FAST)whenthrowingsnow.
For A Warm Start:
1. If restartinganengineafteratemporaryshut-down,rotatechoke
toOFFinsteadof FULLanddo notprime.Pullstarterhandleas
instructedbefore.
Before Stopping
1. Runenginefora fewminutestohelpdryoff anymoistureonengine.
2. Toavoidpossiblefreeze-upofthe starter,followthesesteps:
Recoil Starter
a. Withtheenginerunning,pullthestarterropewitha rapid,
continuousfullarmstrokethreeorfour times.
To Stop The Snow Thrower
1. Tostopthe wheels,releasethedrivecontrol.
2. Tostopthrowingsnow,releasetheaugercontrol.
3. Tostopengine,pushthrottlecontrolleverto OFFandpulloutthe
key.Do notturn key.
temperature
,_ WARNING:The of muffler and the
rounding areas mayexceed150° F.Avoidtheseareas
sur-
,_ WARNING:Besure no oneother than the operator
NOTE:Forlocationofallthe enginecontrolsreferredtointhis section,
referto Figure7.
isstanding nearthe snow thrower while starting or
operating. Do not operate this snow thrower unless
the chute assembly hasbeen properly installedand
issecured.
For A Cold Start
1. Makesurethataugeranddrivecontrolsarereleased.Attachspark
plugwireto sparkplug.
2. Turnfuelvalveon,if soequipped.
3. Movethrottlecontrolto FASTposition.
4. Pushkeyintotheignitionslotsothatitsnapsintoplace.Donotturnkey.
5. Rotatechokecontrolto FULLchokeposition.
Clearing The Snow
CAUTION:Checkthe areato beclearedforforeignobjects.Remove
foreignobjects,if any.
1. Starttheenginefollowingstartinginstructions.
2. Allowtheenginetowarmupfor a fewminutesastheenginewill
notdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperature.
3. Rotatethe chuteassemblytothe desireddirection,awayfrom
bystandersand/or buildings.
4. Makingcertainnobystandersorobstaclesareinfrontof the unit,
squeezetheaugercontrolcompletelyagainsttheupperhandleto
fullyengagetheaugers.
5. Whiletheaugercontrolisengaged,squeezethe drivecontrol
completelyagainstthe upperhandletoengagethe wheels.Do not
"feather"thedrivecontrol.
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6. Asthesnowthrowerstartsto move,maintaina firm holdon the
handle,andguidethe snowthroweralongthepathto becleared.
7. Releasetheaugeranddrivecontrolstostopthesnowthrowing
actionandforwardmotion.
NOTE:Yourunitisequippedwithaclutch inthetransmission.If the
wheelsstopturningwhiletryingtodischargelargevolumesofsnow,
immediatelydisengagethedrivecontrolandallowtherotatingaugers
todischargesnowfromthe housing.Reducetheclearingwidthand
continueoperation.
8. Oneachsucceedingpass,readjustthechuteassemblyto the
desiredpositionandslightlyoverlapthepreviouslyclearedpath.
Speed Selector Lever
Yourunitis equippedwitha 3-speedpowerpropelleddrivesystem.
Speedposition1,whentheleverisdepressedall thewaydowntoward
themotor,isSlow. Speedposition2 isalittlefasterand3 isthe
fastest. SeeFigure8.
Speed
Selector
Lever
NOTE:It is notrecommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthroweron
gravelas loosegravelcanbeeasilypickedup andthrownbytheauger
causingpersonalinjuryand/ordamagetothe snowthrower.
4. Ifforsomereason,you haveto operatethesnowthrowerongravel,
keeptheskidshoeinthe highestpositionformaximumclearance
betweenthe groundandtheshaveplate.
5. Cleanthe snowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.
Cleaning The Chute Assembly
Theclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtotheaugerhousingwitha
mountingclip.
Whensnowandice collectinthe chuteassemblyduringoperation,
usethistool tosafelycleanthechuteandchuteopening.Followthe
stepsbelowtooperateit.
_ WARNING:Stopenginebymoving throttle leverto
1. Releasebothaugeranddrivecontrols.
2. Stoptheenginebymovingthrottlelevertostopposition.
3. Removethe clean-outtool fromtheclipwhichsecuresitto the rear
ofthe augerhousing.
4. Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtooltodislodgeand
scoopanysnowandice whichhasformedin andnearthe chute
assembly.
stoppositionand wait for all moving partsto stop
before using the clean-outtool.
Figure 8
Tooperatethisfunction,followtheseinstructions:
1. Shiftyoursnowthroweronlywhilethe engineisrunning.
2. Releasedrivecontrolhandlebeforeshifting.
Positioning Discharge Chute
Loosenthechuteknobandpivotupperchutetodesiredposition.Tighten
thechuteknobmakingsurethecarriageboltis correctlypositioned.
Rotatechutehandleto desiredoperatingposition. SeeFigure9.
,_ WARNING:Do not liftthe snowthrower at anytimebythe chutehandle.
Operating Tips
1. Formostefficientsnowremoval,removesnowimmediatelyafteritfalls.
2. Dischargesnowdownwindwheneverpossible.Slightlyoverlap
eachpreviouspath.
3. Settheskidshoes1/4"belowtheshaveplatefornormalusage.
Theskidshoesmaybeadjustedupwardforhard-packedsnow.
_ ARNING:Neveruse your handsto cleansnowand
5. Re-fastentheclean-outtool,withthehandleontherightsideofthe
housing,to themountingclipontheaugerhousing.Youcanstart
operatingyoursnowthrowernow. SeeFigure9.
icefrom the chuteassembly or auger housing.
f --,,,
Knob
_er
Housing
Figure9
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General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforminganymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon thissnowthrowerdoesnot coveritemsthat have
beensubjectedtooperatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefull
valuefromthe warranty,operatormustmaintainthesnowthrower
asinstructedinthismanual.
3. Periodicallycheckallfastenersandhardwareto makesurethese
aretight.
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ShearPin
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CotterPin
Skid Shoe
_ WARNING: Beforeservicing,repairing,lubricatingor
inspecting,disengageall controlsand stop engine.
Wait until all moving partshavecometo a complete
stop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandground itagainst
the engineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswear
safetyglassesduringoperation or while performing
anyadjustmentsor repairs.
Replacing the Shave Plate
and Skid Shoes
Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthe bottomofthe snowthrowerare
subjectto wear.Theseshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced
whennecessary
1. Toreplace,removetwocarriageboltsandnutssecuringeachskidshoe
totheaugerhousing.SeeFig.10
2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswithhardwarejustremoved.Makesurethe
skidshoesareadjustedtobelevel.
3. Toremoveshaveplate:Removebothskidshoesandhardware
includingcarriageboltsandnutswhichattachshaveplatetothe
snowthrowerhousing.Forlocationof shaveplate,see Figure10.
4. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof thecarriagebolts
aretothe insideofthehousing.Reinstallskidshoes.Tightensecurely.
Servicing Augers
Theaugersaresecuredtothe spiralshaftwithfourshearpinsand
cotterpins.Ifyou hita foreignobjector icejam,the snowthroweris
designedsothatthepinsmayshear.RefertoFigure10.
If theaugersdo notturn,checkifthe pinshavesheared.Replace,if
needed,withpropershearpins.Referto item42on page19for part
number.
IMPORTANT:NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithstandardpins
orfasteners.Anydamagetotheaugergearboxorothercomponents,
asa resultof doingso,willNOTbe coveredbyyoursnowthrower's
warranty.
Lubrication
Fora viewof thelubricationpointsonthe snowthrower,see Figure11.
1. Lubricatepivotpointsontheaugercontrolanddrivecontrolwitha
lightengineoiloncea season.
2. Lubricatetheaugeridlerbracketwithalightengineoiloncea season.
Engine
Listedbelowaregeneralrecommendationsabout maintainingyour
snowthrowerengine.
1. Beforeoperatingsnowthrower,checkthe oil level.
2. Changeengineoilafterfirst two hoursof operationandevery25
hoursthereafter.
Carriage Bolt
ShavePlate /
LockNut CarriageBolt
LockNut
Figure10
Lubricate
Figure11
3. Cleansparkplugand resetthe electrodegap to0.030"atleast
oncea seasonorevery100hoursofoperation;replaceevery200
hoursof operation.
Check V-Belts
Followinstructionsbelowto checkconditionofdrivebeltsevery50
hoursofoperation.
1. Removetheplasticbeltcoveron thefrontof theengineby
removingthe self-tappingscrewand pressingtheplastictabsto
releasethe beltcover.
2. Visuallyinspectfor frayed,cracked,or excessivelywornoutbelts.
Replace,if necessary,followinstructionsbelow.
Replacing Belts
NOTE:Therearetwobeltsonthissnowthrower:anaugerbeltanddrive
belt.It isrecommendedthatbothbeltsbereplacedat thesametime.
1. Removethesparkplugwirefromsparkplugandgroundit against
theengineto preventaccidentalstarting.
2. Draingasolinefromthegas tankbelowV2tankor runthemachine
belowhalf a tank,or placeapieceof plasticsheetunderneaththe
gascap topreventgasolineleakage.
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Figure12
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Figure13
AugerCabi_"_
Adjustment
Bracket
Wood Block
WARNING:Performbeltmaintenanceoutdoorsas
somegasmaypossiblyleakfrom thecarburetoreven
thoughyou placedasheetofplasticunderneaththe
gascap topreventthe gascapfrom leaking.
Adjusting The Auger Cable
Periodicadjustmenttothe augercontrolcablemayberequireddue
to normalstretchandwearonthe belt.Adjustmentis neededif the
augersseemto hesitatewhileturning,buttheenginemaintainsspeed,
or continueturningwiththe augercontroldisengaged.
1. Loosentherearhexboltonthecableadjustmentbracket.See
Figure12.
2. Slidethecableadjustmentbracketbackwardstakingouttheslack
intheaugercable.
3. Retightenthe rearhexbolt
4. Startengineandverifyaugercontrolengagesand disengages
properly.
NOTE:If augercontinuestorotatewiththe controldisengaged,shut
off engineandreadjust.
Auger Belt
1. Loosentherearscrewonthe augercableadjustmentbracketusing
a 3/8' wrenchandslidethebracketallthewayforwardtoprovide
maximumslack intheaugercable. SeeFigure12.
2. Removethe beltcoverscrewusinga5/16socketwithextension
andslightlyraise beltcover. Youmustalso uncliptheplastictab
on theothersideto raisethisup.Donotattempttoremovethebelt
coverfromtheunit atthistime. SeeFigure13.
3. Loosenthebottomaugerhousingmountingscrewoneachside
one(l) fullturnusinga 1/2"socket. SeeFigure12.
4. Usingthesamesocketwrench,removethetopaugerhousing
mountingscrewsoneachside.
NOTE: The topaugerhousingscrewonthe leftsidealsosecuresthe
augercablebracketandcableroller. Payattentionto itslocationand
howit is positionedforreferenceduringreassembly.
5. Pushdownon theunit'shandle,thiswillallowthe beltcover
tobe easilyremovedandwillgiveaccessfor thefollowingbelt
maintenanceprocedures.
6. Afterremovingthebelt cover,slipthefrontaugerbelt off ofthe
enginepulleybypushingit forwardandrollingin offofthe pulley.
7. Pushdownon theunit'shandlefurtheropeningthisareaand
providingbetteraccesstothe augerpulley. Youmaywishtoplace
a woodblockunderthe augerhousingtoholdtheunitopen.See
Figure14
8. Pushtheaugerbeltidlerpulleyin releasingtheaugerbrake,which
isthe tabthat holdsthe beltontothe augerpulley.Removethebelt.
9. Replacewithnewbeltafterreplacingthedrivebelt.
NOTE: If not replacingdrivebelt,thenproceedto Step5 intheDrive
Beltsection.
Figure14
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Drive Belt
NOTE:ToreplacetheDriveBelt,youmustfirstfollowAugerBelt
instructions.Replacethedrivebeltbeforereassemblingthenewauger
belt.
1. Removehairpinclipand pivotrodfromunit. SeeFigure15.
2. Maneuvercontrolarmout anddisconnectdrivecable.
3. Pullidlerpulleyonright handsideout, releasingtensionon drive
belt. Removedrivebeltfromidlerpulleyandtransmissionpulley.
SeeFigure16
4. Rotatecontrolarmin orderto maneuverbeltfromunit. Remove
beltand replacewithnewbelt.
NOTE: Besureto maintainpositionofthemulti-speedpulley
assemblyso thatthebelt Iocatorpinin thetop position.
5. Reassemblein theexactoppositeorder.
6. Afterreassemblyis completed,be sureto adjusttheaugercable.
Refertothe "AdjustingAugerCable"instructionson Page13of this
manual.
Checking Oil Level
Beforeoperatingsnowthrower,checkthe oil levelbyfollowingsteps
below.
1. Withengineonlevelground,oil
mustbeto FULLmarkon dipstick.
2. Stopengineandwaitseveral
minutesbeforecheckingoillevel.
Removeoil fillcap anddipstick.
3. Wipedipstickclean,insertit intooil
fillholeandtightensnugly.
4. Removedipstickandcheck.If oil isnotuptotheFULLmarkon
dipstick,addoil.
FULLJ M_int_inOilLevel
_ Between FULL and ADD
ADD
Figure15
Changing Oil
Changeengineoilafterfirsttwo hoursofoperationandevery25hours
thereafter.Inordertochangeoil,you willhavetofirstdraintheused
engineoil fromtheengineandthen refillwithfreshoil.
1. Drainoilwhileengineis warm.Removeoildrainpluglocatedatthebot-
tomoftherecoilstarteroftheengine.Catchoilina suitablecontainer.
2. Whenengineis drainedofalloil, replacedrainplugsecurely.
3. Removethedipstickfromtheoilfill. Forlocationof theoil fill,see
Figure7.Pourfreshoilslowlythroughtheplug. Replacedipstick.
4. Checkandmakesurethatthelevelofoil is upto the FULLmarkon
thedipstick.
NOTE:Althoughmulti-viscosityoils (5W30,10W30,etc.)improve
startingincold weather,theycouldalso resultin higheroilconsump-
tionwhen usedabove32°RCheckyoursnowthrower'sengineoil
levelmorefrequentlyto avoidpossibleenginedamagefromrunning
lowon oil. Seethe ViscosityChartin Figure17.
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Synthetic Multi Grade
; SAE0W-30
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Figure16
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Figure17
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