Craftsman 247.883971 Operator's Manual

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Electric Start

SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.883971

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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

,, SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST

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Form No.769-08168B

(June 17,2013)

Warranty Statement .................................. Page 2

Safe Operation Practices .......................... Page 3

Assembly .................................................. Page 7

Operation .................................................. Page 12

Service and Maintenance ......................... Page 17

Off-Season Storage .................................. Page 25

Troubleshooting ........................................ Page 27

Parts List ................................................... Page 28

Repair Protection Agreement ................... Page 47

Espa_ol ..................................................... Page 48

Service Numbers ...................................... Back Cover

CRAFTSMANCXTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthe dateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialorworkmanship.A defective

productwillreceivefree repairorreplacementif repairisunavailable.

Forwarranty coveragedetails to obtain free repairor replacement,visitthe website: www.craftsman.com

Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in materialandworkmanship. Warranty coveragedoes NOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,
driftcutters,skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoil filter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.

• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedto damagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orfrom
impactingobjectsthatbendthe frame,augershaft,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby
improperstorage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountof engineoil,or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtothe
instructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfuel determinedtobecontaminatedor oxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbe

usedwithin30 daysofitspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearof theexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedtoanotherperson.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

SearsBrands ManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOilType: 5W-30
EngineOilCapacity: 37ounces

FuelCapacity: Approx.5 Quarts
SparkPlug: F6RTC(951-10292)

SparkPlugGap: .020"to.030"

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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of

yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructionsinthis manual

beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failuretocomplywith 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
resultinseriousinjuryordeath.

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.Keepthismanual
inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

parts.
Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowtostop

themachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethismachine.Children

14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthis manualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing

patterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.
Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthemachinewhileit

isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin

reverse.

PREPARATION

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

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.

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

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforallmachines
with electricstartengines.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis 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.

Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankorcontaineropening

atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.

Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotorrunning.Allow

enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof

fillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.

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.

Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof alcoholordrugs.
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
yourfootingandkeepafirm holdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.

Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingornotinuse.
Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look

downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.
Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,

disconnectthesparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.

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

Neverputyourhandin thedischargeorcollectoropenings.Donotunclog
chuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineandremainbehind
handlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer(e.g.

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

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

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwiththerotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthemost
commoncauseof injuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclearthechute:

a. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
b. Wait10secondsto besuretheimpellerbladeshavestopped

rotating.

c. Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthismanual.

Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversandstoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometoacomplete

stop.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto

preventunintendedstarting.
Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervalsto keepthe

machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachineforany

damage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The

governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowearanddamage.
Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsandreplace

with originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe

Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useof partswhichdonot meetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisengage

properlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Refertotheadjustmentsectioninthis
operator'smanualfor instructions.

Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.toprotectthe
environment.

Priortostoring,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnowfrommachineand

preventfreezeupofauger/impeller.

Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlight suchasa waterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season
storage.

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Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.

Donotcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andthe

U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverage
Useful Lifeofseven(7)years,or60hoursofoperation.Attheendof
theAverage Useful Lifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyan
authorizedservicedealertoensurethatallmechanicalandsafetysystems
areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failureto dosocanresultin
accidents,injuriesordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,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 mayincludethe following

emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAir injection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)if soequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

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

Ira sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbemaintainedin effectiveworking 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 IS FLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain

WARNING-- HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and
muffler to cool before touching.

WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow

the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS!

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NOTE:Referencesto rightorleftsideofthesnowthroweraredeterminedfromthe
operatingpositionlookingforwardto thefrontofthemachine.

Removing From (:rate

1. Removescrewsfromthebottomofthecratesecuringthesides,andendsof
theshippingcrate.

2. Liftoff thetopoffofthecrateandsetoutof thewayoftheassemblyarea.

3. Removeanddiscardplasticbagthat coversunit.

4. Removeanyloosepartsincludedwithunit(e.g.,Operator'sManual,etc.).

5. Pushdownonthe lowerhandleandpullunitbackoutofcrate.

6. Makecertainthecratehasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.

Assembly

1. Removeanypackagingmaterialfromtheupperhandle.

2. Removethelowerplasticwingnut,bellevillewasherandcarriageboltfrom
eachsideoftheupperhandle;thenraisetheupperhandleassemblyuntilit
snapsoverthelowerhandle.SeeFigure1.

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Figure2

ChuteAssembly

1. Removelocknutsandscrewssecuringoneoftheflangekeeperstothechute
assembly.Loosenthefastenersoftheothertwoflangekeepers.SeeFigure

3.

Figure1

3. Lookingbeneaththehandlepanel,checkthatallofthecables(steering,
auger,shift,anddrive)areproperlyroutedandnotpinchedorkinked.

Makecertainthespringsatthelowerendoftheaugeranddrivecablesare

securelyhookedintotheirrespectiveactuatorbrackets.

4. Securetheupperhandleandlowerhandlewiththetwo wingnuts,belleville
washers,andcarriageboltsremovedearlier.Tightenthetwowingnuts
alreadyinstalledin theupperholestofirmly securetheupperhandleand
supporttubes.SeeFigure2.

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Figure3

2. Loosen,butdonotremove,thechutecrankbracketinordertoattachthe
chuteassembly.SeeFigure5.

3. PlacechuteassemblyontochutebaseasshowninFigure4.Makesurethatthe
chutenotchesengagewith thespiralendofchutedirectionalcontrol,andthe
twoflangekeepersarebeneaththeflangeonthechutebase.

4. Secureflangekeeperremovedearlierwith locknutsandscrews.Tighten
downnutssecuringtheothertwoflangekeepers.SeeFigure5.

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Set-Up

ShearPins

Apairofreplacementaugershearpinsandbowtiecotterpinshavebeenincludedwithyour
snowthrower.Theyarestoredintheholesprovidedintheplasticdashpanelasseenin

Figure7.Forinformationregardingreplacingtheshearpins,seeReplacingShearPinsinthe
Operationsectionofthismanual.

Figure4

Figure5

5.

Re-tightenthehardwaresecuringthechutecrankbracket.

6.

Checkthatthechutecablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguideon
topofengineshroud.SeeFigure6.

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Figure7

ChuteClean-OutTool

Thechutedean-outtool isfastenedtothetopof theaugerhousingwitha

mountingclipandacabletieat thefactory.Cutthecabletie beforeoperatingthe

snowthrower.SeeFigure8.

Clean-outTool

Figure6

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Figure8

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DriftCutters

Thesnowthrowerdrift cuttersaremountedinvertedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.

1. Removethefourwing knobs(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.Place
driftcutterinuprightpositionandre-secure.SeeFigure9.

Figure9

Adding Fuel

Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor

whiletheengineishotorrunning.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
othersourcesofignition.

Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof equipmentmovingparts.Donot usea

pressurizedstarting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.

1. Cleanaroundfuelfillbeforeremovingcaptofuel.

2. Afuellevelindicatorislocatedinthefueltank.Filltankuntilfuelreachesthe
fuellevelindictor,Figure10,Becarefulnotto overfill,

FuelLevelIndicalor

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TirePressure(Pneumatic Tires)

Underanycircumstancedonotexceedmanufacturer'srecommendedpsi.
Equaltire pressureshould bemaintainedatall times.Excessivepressure
whenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim assemblyto burstwithforce

sufficientto causeseriousinjury.Referto sidewalloftire forrecommended
pressure.

Thetirescanbeover-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressure
beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.Referto thetiresidewallformanufactures's
recommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)thetiresasnecessary.

NOTE:Equaltire pressureisto bemaintainedat alltimesforperformancepurposes.

FuelRecommendations

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedtominimizecombustionchamber
deposits)withaminimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto10%ethanolor1__%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
ordirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.

Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor
allowflamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere
gasolineisstored.

Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.

Becarefulnottospillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingthe
engine.

Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwith skinorbreathingofvapor.

Figure10

CheckingOil Level

Theengineisshippedwithoilintheengine.Youmust, however,check
the oiilevel priorto operatingthesnowthrower. Runningthe engine
with insufficientoilcancauseseriousenginedamageandvoidthe engine
warranty.

NOTE:Besuretochecktheengineona levelsurfacewith theenginestopped.
Toavoidenginedamage,it isimportantto:

Checkoil levelbeforeeachuseandevery5operatinghourswhenengineis

warm.Checkoillevelmorefrequentlyduringenginebreak-in.

Keepoil levelbetween"H"and"L"marksondipstkk.SeeFigure11.
Besureoil fillcap/plugistightenedsecurelywhenchecking.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.SeeFigure11.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoil fillerneck,andtightenthecapturning
clockwiseuntil capisseated.

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Figure11
NOTE:Onsomeengines,athreadedscrewcapwill bepresentinsteadofthequarter
turnlockingcap.Intheinstanceofathreadedoilcap/dipstkk,DONOTscrewthe
cap/dipstkkintocheck.Checktheoilbyrestingthecap/dipstkkonthethreads,but
notscrewingit in.

3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoil untiloil

levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L),Figure11.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstkkfirmlybeforestartingengine.
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwith oilmaycausesmoking,hardstarting,or

sparkplugfouling.
NOTE:DONOTallowoilleveltofall belowthe"L" markonthedipstick.Doingso

mayresultinequipmentmalfunctionsordamage.
NOTE"Tochangetheoilonyourengine,seetheMaintenanceSectionoftheengine

operator'smanualincludedwith thesnowthrower.

Adjustments

SkidShoes

Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardat thefactoryforshipping
purposes.Adjustthemdownwardpriortooperatingthesnowthrower.

It isnotrecommendedthat you operatethis snowthrowerongravelas
it caneasilypickupand throw loosegravel,causingpersonalinjury or
damagetothe snowthrower andsurroundingproperty.

Forclosesnowremovalonasmoothsurface,adjusttheskidshoessothattheshaveplate
onthebottomofthe augerhousingisjustofftheground.

Adjusttheskidshoesto alowerpositionto raisetheshaveplateoffthe ground
whenclearingunevenareas,suchasa ribbontypedrivewayoragraveldriveway

NOTE:Ifyouchoosetooperatethesnowthroweronagravelsurface,keeptheskid
shoesin positionformaximumclearancebetweenthegroundandtheshaveplate.

2. Whileobservingthedistancebetweentheshaveplateandtheground,
adjusttheskidsshoesupordowntoachievethedesiredshaveplateheight.
SeeFigure12.

3. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoesareagainsttheground
toavoidunevenwearontheskidshoes;thentightennutsandboltssecurely.

Lower

Shave

ShavePlate

Figure12

Plate

Raise
Shave
Plate

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Augerand DriveControl Cables

Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall
instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyoursnowthroweris

operatingsafelyandproperly.

TestingAugerDrive Control

1. Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandinthedisengaged"up"position,the
cableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight. Referto Figure13.

2. Inawell-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengineasinstructedinthe
Operationsectionofthis manual.MakesurethethrottleissetintheFAST
position.

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

4. Allowtheaugertoremainengagedforapproximatelyten(10)seconds
beforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.
NOTE:Whenengagingtheauger,youmayheara"chirp"sound.Thisis
normal,it isthe beltengagingthepulley.Asthebeltwears,thissoundwill
not beheardwhenengagingtheauger.

5. WiththethrottlecontrolintheFAST(rabbit)positionandtheaugercontrol
in thedisengaged"up"position,walktothefrontof themachine.

Toadjust the skidshoes:

1. Adjustskidshoesbylooseningthesix(threeoneachside)hexnutsand
carriageboltssecuringtheskidshoesto theaugerhousing.RefertoFigure

12.

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6.

ConfirmthattheaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns
ofmotion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto
theoperator'spositionandshutoffthe engine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto
stopbeforere-adjustingtheaugercontrol.

TestingDriveControl& SpeedSelector Lever

1. Withtheengineturnedoff,movethespeedselectorleverintosixth(6)
position.Referto Figure13.

2. Withthewheeldrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowerforward,then
pullit back.Themachineshouldmovefreely.

3. Engagethedrivecontrolandattempttomovethemachinebothforward
andback,resistanceshouldbefelt.

4.

Movethespeedselectorleverintothefastreverse(R2)positionandrepeat
theprevioustwosteps.

5.

Ifyouexperiencedresistancerollingtheunit,eitherwhenrepositioningthe
speedselectorleverfrom6toR2orwhenattemptingtomovethemachine
with thedrivecontrolreleased,adjustthedrivecontrolimmediately.See
AdjustingDriveandAugerControls.

ChuteTilt

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Control Control

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Figure14

Adjustthelocknutasfollows:If adjustingthedrivecable,threadthelock

nutoutward(downthecoupler)tolengthenthecableandallowtheunit to

movefreelywhenthecontrolisreleased.Threadthelocknutinward(upthe
coupler)toshortenthecabletoreduceslippageandpreventthemachine
frombeingeasilymovedwith thedrivecontrolengaged.

Drive

Auger

Control
Cable

Figure13

--Control
Cable

Adjusting Drive and AugerControls

1. Frombeneaththehandle,pulldownwardontheappropriatecableand
unhookthespringfoundontheendofthecablefromitsrespectiveactuator
bracket.Referto Figure14andFigure15.

2. Slidethespringupthecabletoexposethecablecouplerthreadsandlock
nut.RefertoFigure15.

Donotover-tightenthe cable.Over-tighteningmaypreventthe augershaft

from disengagingandcompromisethe safetyof the snowthrower.

4. Ifadjustingtheaugercable,threadthelocknutoutwardstowardsend
ofthreadtolengthenthecableasnecessarytostoptheaugershaftfrom
turningwhenthecontrolisreleased.

5. Securelyhookeachcable'sspringintotheappropriateholeoftherespective
actuatorbracket.Bothcableshookintotherearward-mostholeineach

bracket,asshownin Figure14.

6. Repeatthewheeldriveandaugercontrolteststo verifyproperadjustment.

Repeatpreviousstepsif necessarytoattainproperadjustmentofeachcable.

Figure15

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WheelDriveControl

Headlight _eedSelectorLever

FuelTank

ChutePitch Control"

erControl

FuelCap

OilFill WheelSteeringControl

ChuteAssemb[

DriftCutter

AugerHousing

Auger

SnowthrowercontrolsandfeaturesaredescribedbelowandillustratedinFigure

16.

Speedselector Lever

Thespeedselectorleverislocatedintheright sideofthe handle
panelandisusedtodeterminegroundspeedanddirectionof

travel.

Forward

Therearesixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)istheslowestand
positionsix(6)isthe fastest.

Reverse

Therearetwo reverse(R)speeds.One(R1)isthe slowerandtwo
(R2)isthefaster.

6
5
4
3

t 2

F1
R1

ChuteDirectionalControl

OilFiller

Cap/Dipstick

Primer I ,-- FuNFill

Ch_ - StarterHandle

_Skid Shoe

OilDrain

Figure16

ChokeControl

Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineand
isactivatedbyrotatingthecontrolcounter-clockwise.

Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechokeplateonthe
carburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.

Key

Thekeyisasafetydevice.Itmustbefully insertedintothe

ignitioninorderfortheenginetostart.Removethekey
whenthesnowthrowerisnotin use.

IMPORTANT:Donotturnthekeyinanattempttostartthe
engine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreak.

_ Electric

_ Start

Button

f Bectric
tL_ Switch Box

Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards institute (ANSI).

R2

Meets ANSi Safety Standards

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ThrottleControl

===..__

Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontherearoftheengine.Itregulatesthespeedofthe
engineandwillshutoffthe enginewhenmovedintotheSTOPposition.

Primer

carburetortoaidinstartinga"Cold"engine,orrestartinga
Pressingtheprimerforcesfueldirectlyintotheengine's I _,_P_.._.L

warmengine.

OilFill

Engineoillevelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

OilDrain

Engineoilcanbedrainedthroughtheoil drain.

FuelCap

Un-threadthegascaptoaddgasolinetothefueltank.

AugerControl

Theaugercontrolislocatedontheleft handle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe

handletoengagetheaugerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.

DriveControl/ AugerClutchLock

Muffler

Engineexhaustexiststheengineviathemuffler.

ElectricStarterOutlet

Requirestheuseofathree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda120Vpowersource/
walloutlet.

RecoilStarter Handle

Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.

ElectricStarterButton

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectricstarterwhen
pluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

Auger

Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintotheaugerhousing.

ChuteAssembly

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechuteassembly.

Drift Cutters

Thedrift cuttersaredesignedforusein deepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfornormal
snowconditions.Maneuverthesnowthrowersothatthecutterspenetratea high
standingsnowdriftto assistsnowfallingintotheaugersforthrowing.

Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheright handle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe

handletoengagethewheeldrive.Releasethehandleto stop.

Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsothatyoucanoperatethechute
directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowingprocess.Iftheauger
controlisengagedsimultaneouslywiththedrivecontrol,theoperatorcanrelease
theaugercontrol(ontheleft handle)andtheaugerwill remainengaged.Release

bothcontrolstostoptheaugerandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failuretodosowill

resultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrivesystem.

SkidShoes

Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed
snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

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Two-WayChute-PitchControlTM

Chute Clean-Out Tool

Thetwo-waychute-pitchcontrolislocatedonthe[eftsideofthe handlepaneland
isusedto controlthedistanceof snowdischargefromthechute.

Tochangetheupperchuteangletocontrolthedistancethatsnowisthrown,
pivotthe[everforwardorbackward.

Movethe[everforwardtopivotthe upperchutedownandreducethe
distancesnowisthrown.

Movetheleverrearwardtopivottheupperchuteupwardandincreasethe
distancesnowisthrown.

NOTE:Toincreaseordecreasethetensiononthetwo-waychutecontrol,
tightenorloosenthewingknobonthechuteassembly.

CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL

D|SCHABGE _ D|SCHARGE

m

i

CHUTE TILT

DOWN

CHUTE TILT

UP

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

Neveruseyourhandsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine
andremainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestoppedbefore
unclogging.

1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtool fromtheclipwhichsecuresit totherearof the
augerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtooltodislodgeandscoopany
snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthechuteassembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtoolto themountingclipontherearoftheauger

housing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnowthrower'sengine.

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

Before Starting Engine

ChuteDirectional Control

Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedontheleft sideof thesnowthrower.

Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,crankclockwiseto
dischargetotheleftandcounterclockwiseto dischargeto theright.

Wheel Steering Controls

Theleftandrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedontheundersideofthe
handles.Squeezetheright controlto turnright;squeezetheleft controltoturnleft.

NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyouarefamiliarwith these
controls.

Headlight

Theheadlightis locatedinsideofthehandlepanel.

Drift cutters

Thedrift cuttersaredesignedfor useindeepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfornormal
snowconditions.Maneuverthesnowthrowersothatthecutterspenetratea high
standingsnowdriftto assistsnowfallingintotheaugersforthrowing.

Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarningsonthe machine

andinthis manualbeforeoperating.

Oil

Theunitwasshippedwithoil intheengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperation
toensureadequateoil intheengine.Forfurtherinstructions,refertotheService&

Maintenancesectionofthismanual.

NOTE:Besureto checktheengineonalevelsurfacewith theengine
stopped.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoil fillerneck,andtightenthecapturning
clockwiseuntil capisseated.

NOTE:Onsomeengines,athreadedscrewcapwill bepresentinsteadof
thequarterturnlockingcap.Inthe instanceof athreadedoilcap/dipstick,

DONOTscrewthecap/dipstkkintocheck.Checktheoil byrestingthecap/

dipstickonthethreads,but notscrewingit in.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Ifthe levelislow,slowlyaddoil (5W-30,
with aminimumclassificationofSF/SG)untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh

(H)andlow(L).

NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking,hard
startingorsparkplugfouling.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

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Gasoline

Useextremecarewhenhandling gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthe machineindoorsor while the
engine ishot or running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand other
sourcesof ignition.

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedto minimizecombustionchamber
deposits)withaminimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto10%ethanolor15%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
ordirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt,dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.

Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donotsmokeor
allowflamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere
gasolineisstored.

Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.

Becarefulnottospillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingthe
engine.

Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwith skinorbreathingofvapor

1. Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcaptofuelto preventdebrisfrom
enteringfueltank..

2. Afuellevelindicatorislocatedin thefueltank.Filltankuntil fuelreachesthe
fuellevelindictor.SeeFigure10inset.Becarefulnottooverfill.

Starting TheEngine

Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof movingparts.Donot usea pressurized
starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.

flOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmupforafewminutesafterstarting.Theenginewill
notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperatures.

1. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolareinthedisengaged
(released)position.

2. Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donotattempttoturnthe
key.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithout thekeyisfullyinsertedintothe ignition
switch.

ElectricStarter

Theoptional electricstarter isequippedwith agroundedthree-wire power
plug,and isdesignedtooperateon120volt AChouseholdcurrent. It mustbe
usedwith a properlygroundedthree-prongextensioncordandreceptacle
atall timesto avoidthe possibilityof electricshock.Followall instructions
carefullypriorto operatingthe electricstarter.DONOTuseelectricstarterin

the rain.

Determinethatyourhome'swiringisathree-wiregroundedsystem.Aska licensed
electricianifyouarenotcertain.

Theextensioncordcanbeany length,but must beratedfor 15ampsat 125
volts,groundedand ratedfor outdooruse.

Ifyouhaveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.Ifyoudonot
havethe properhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectricstarterunderanyconditions.

1. Plugtheextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedontheengine'ssurface.Plug
theotherendofextensioncordintoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,AC

outletinawell-ventilatedarea.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_j_ position.

3. MovechoketotheCHOKEposition[,j €[ (coldenginestart).

4. NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolintheRUNposition

insteadofCHOKEI."1

5. Pushprimerthreetimes(3x),makingsuretocoverventholeinprimerbulb
whenpushing.If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent
holewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtoberepeated.

6. Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.Oncetheenginestarts,immediately
releasestarterbutton.Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverload
protection;systemwill temporarilyshut-downtoallowstarterto coolif

electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

Toprolongstarter life, useshortstarting cycles(5secondsmaximum,then
wait oneminute).

7. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltothe RUNposition.If
theenginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeathalf-chokeposition
fora shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeintotheRUN
position.

8. Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfromelectricstarter.When
disconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendatthewalloutletbeforeunplugging
theoppositeendfromtheengine.

position.

RecoilStarter

Donotpull the starter handlewhilethe enginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.

2. MovechoketotheCHOKEI,"lpos t on co,denginestart).Ifengineis

warm,placechokeintheRUNposition.

3. Pushprimerthreetimes,makingsuretocoverventholewhenpushing.
Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen

pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtoberepeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthestarterhandleuntilit beginsto resist,thenpullquicklyand
forcefullytoovercomethecompression.Engineshouldstart.Donotreleasethe
handleandallowit tosnapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYto originalposition.If
required,repeatthisstep.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltothe RUNposition.If
theenginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeathalf-chokeposition
fora shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeintotheRUN
position.

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ReplacingShearpins

Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethe machine

unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff afteruseand

removekey.

StoppingTheEngine

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runengineforafewminutesbefore
stoppingto helpdryoffany moistureontheengine.

1. MovethrottlecontroltoSTOP@ position.

ine.Backfireoreric ,occur.

2. Removethekey.Removingthe keywill reducethepossibilityof
unauthorizedstartingoftheenginewhileequipmentisnotinuse.Keepthe
keyinasafeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithoutthe key.

3. Wipeallsnowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundtheengineaswellasthe

areainandaroundthewheeldrivecontrolandaugercontrol.Also,engage
andreleasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.

ToEngageDrive

1. Withthethrottle controlin theFast(rabbit)_ position,movespeed

selectorleverintooneofthesixforward(F)positionsortworeverse(R)

positions.Selecta speedappropriateforthesnowconditionsandapace

you'recomfortablewith.

Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwith shearpinsandbow-tiecotterpins.

Iftheaugershouldstrikeaforeignobjectoricejam,thesnowthrowerisdesigned
sothatthepinsmayshear.Iftheaugerswill notturn,checktoseeif thepinshave
sheared.SeeFigure17.

NOTE:Twoextrashearpinsaresuppliedinthemanualbag.

NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswith anything otherthanSearsSKU#
88389/0EMPartNo.738-0415Sreplacementshearpins.Anydamageto the
augergearboxorother componentsasaresult offailing todosowill NOTbe
coveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.

Alwaysturn off thesnowthrower's engineandremovethe key priorto
replacingshearpins.

NOTE: WhenselectingaDriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeeds
untilyouare comfortableandfamiliarwiththe operationofthe

snowthrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnow
throwerwill move.Releaseit anddrivemotionwillstop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositionthespeedselectorlever(changespeedsordirectionof
travel)without firstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthe snowthrowertoa
completestop.Doingsowillresultinprematureweartothesnowthrower'sdrive
system.

ToEngageAuger

1. Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezetheaugercontrol
againstthelefthandle.Releasetostoptheauger.

J

Figure17

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstoptheengine.Waituntil all movingpartshavecometoacomplete
stop.Removethe keyto preventunintendedstarting. Alwayswearsafety
glassesduringoperationorwhile performinganyadjustmentsor repairs.

EachUse

1st5-8 hours

25hours

50hours
Annuallyor100hours

1.

Engineoil level

2.

Looseormissinghardware

3.

Unitandengine.

1.

Engineoil

1.

Engineoilf

2.

Controllinkagesandpivots

1.

Engineoil

1.

Sparkplug

1.

2.

3.

1.

1.

2.

1.

1.

BeforeStorage 1. Fuelsystem 1.

Under heavy load or inhigh temperatures

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice

guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,

simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Check
Tightenorreplace

Clean
Change

Change

Lubewith lightoil

Change
Cleanandre-gap,orelsereplacewith

newplug.

Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel

oraddagasolineadditivetothegasin
thetank.

EngineMaintence

CheckingEngine0il

Beforelubricating, repairing,orinspecting,disengageallcontrolsand stop

Iengine.Waituntil allmoving partshavecometoa completestop.Remove
_thekeytopreventunintendedfiring of theengine.

NOTE:Checktheoillevelbeforeeachusetobesurecorrectoillevelismaintained.
Whenaddingoiltotheengine,refertoviscositychartbelow.Engineoilcapacity

isapproximately37ounces.Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke,oranequivalenthigh
detergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedtomeetorexceedU.S.automobile
manufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassificationSG,SF.Motoroilsclassified
SG,SFwill showthisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfiller neck,butdonot screwitin.

NOTE:Onsomeengines,athreadedscrewcapwill bepresentinsteadof
thequarterturnlockingcap.Intheinstanceof athreadedoilcap/dipstick,
DONOTscrewthecap/dipstickintocheck.Checktheoilbyrestingthecap/
dipstickonthethreads,butnotscrewingitin.

3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntiloillevel

registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure18.

4.

Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Figure18

ChangingEngineOil

NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthefirst5 hoursofoperationandonceaseason
orevery50hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthefueltankisempty.Besure
fuelfill capissecure.

2. Placesuitableoil collectioncontainerunderoildrainplug.

3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure19.

4. Tipenginetodrainoilintothecontainer.Usedoil mustbedisposedofata

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propercollectioncenter.

J

f

Oil Drain

Plug

Figure19

Usedoil isahazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly.Donot
discardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthoritiesor Sears
ServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,the muffler willbeveryhot.Becarefulnot

to touchthe muffler.

NOTE:Checkthesparkplugonceaseasonorevery25hoursof operation.Change
thesparkplugonceaseasonorevery100hours.

Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedand
freeofdeposits.

1. Removethesparkplugbootanduseasparkplugwrenchtoremovethe
plug.SeeFigure20.

Spark Plug

5. Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenitsecurely.

6. Refillwiththerecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.SeeRecommended
Oil Usagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis37ounces.

DONOTusenon-detergentoil or2-strokeengineoil. It couldshortenthe

engine'sservicelife.

(°F)-40o-20o 0o 200 400
(oc) -30o -20o -10o 0o

7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyour handswith soapandwater assoonas
possibleafterhandling usedoil.

CheckingSparkPlug

DONOTcheckforsparkwith sparkplugremoved.DONOTcrankenginewith
sparkplugremoved.

Spark Plug Boot

Figure20

Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereisapparent
wear,oriftheinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwith a

wirebrushifitistobereused.
Measurethepluggapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessarybybending

sideelectrode.SeeFigure21.Thegapshouldbesetto.02-.03inches(0.60-

0.80mm).

1..030 (.76 mm) Gap

2. Electrodes

3. Porcelain

Figure21

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4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthreadthespark
pluginbyhandtopreventcross-threading.

5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchtocompress
thewasher.

NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthespark
plugseatsto compressthewasher.Whenreinstallingausedsparkplug,
tighten1/8-to1/4-turnafterthesparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.

'hot andcandamagetheengine.

Carburetor Adjustment

Thecarburetorisnotuseradjustable.ContactSearsParts& Repairforadjustment.

Lubrication

Driveand Shifting Mechanism

Atleastonceaseasonorafterevery25hoursofoperation,removerearcover.
Lubricateallchains,sprockets,gears,bearings,shafts,andtheshiftingmechanism.
Useengineoiloraspraylubricant.RefertoFigure22.

NOTE:Beforetippingthe unitonthefronthousing,runthefueltankempty
sofueldoesnotleakoutof thefuelcap.

1. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatit restsontheauger
housing.

2. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrowerby
removingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. RefertoFigure27.

3. Applyalightcoatingofengineoil(or3-in-1oil)tothehexshaft.SeeFigure

22.

Wheels

Atleastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxleswith a
multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Chute Directional Control

Onceaseason,lubricatetheeyeboltbushingandthespiralwith 3-in-1oil.

Auger Shaft

Atleastonceaseason,oneatatime,removealloftheshearpinsfromthe auger
shaft.Spraylubricantinsidethehubofeachaugerspiralassemblyandaroundthe
spacersontheaugershaft.

Greasefittingscanalsobefoundat eachendoftheaugershaft.Lubricatewitha
greasegunonceaseason.SeeFigure23.

GearCase

Theaugergearcaseisequippedwith agreasefitting. Lubricatewith greaseoncea
season(orderpartnumber737-0168).SeeFigure23.

NOTE:Torelievepressure,removetheventplugbeforelubricatingthegearcase.
SeeFigure23.Failuretodosocouldresultindamagetothegearcaseseals.

Augers

Eachof theaugerspiralassembliesissecuredtothespiralshaftwithashearpinand
cotterpin.Iftheaugershouldstrikeaforeignobjectoricejam,thesnowthroweris
designedsothatthepinsmayshear.

1. Ifaugersdonotturn,checktoseeifpinshavesheared.

2. Replacethepinsifneeded.Tworeplacementshearpinsandcotterpins

havebeenprovidedwiththesnowthrower.Sprayanoil lubricantintoshaft
beforeinsertingnewpinsandsecuringwithnewcotterpins.SeeFigure23.

NOTE:Becarefulnotto getanyoilonthealuminumdriveplateorrubber
frktion wheel.Doingsowill hinderthesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipe
offanyexcessorspilledoil.

4.

AtleastonceaseasongreasethewheelaxlewithArcticgrease,partnumber
737-0318.Thegreasefitting islocatedonthewheelaxletubebehindthe
wheelaxlesupportbracket.

f

Rubber Friction
Wheel

Aluminum

Drive

Wheel Axle
Support Bracket

Bow-Tie Pins Spacers

Figure23

Figure22

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ShavePlateand SkidShoes

Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthroweraresubjectto
wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.

SkidShoes

NOTE:Theskidshoesonthismachinehavetwo wearedges.Whenoneside
wearsout,theycanberotated180°to usetheotheredge.

Removethesixcarriageboltsandhexnutsthatsecurethetwoskidshoesto
thesidesoftheaugerhousing.Referto Figure24.

2.

Positionthenewskidshoesandsecurewith thecarriageboltsandhexnuts.
Makecertaintheskidshoesareadjustedtobelevel.

ShavePlate

1. Removethehexnutsandcarriageboltsthatsecuretheshaveplatetothe
bottomofthe housing.Referto Figure24.

2. Removetherearmosthexnutandcarriageboltsecuringthebackof each
skidshoetothesidesofthehousing.Loosenthefourremaininghexnuts
securingthe skidshoes.

3. Slidetheshaveplateoutoftheoff-setslotatthebottomofthehousing,and
frombetweentheskidshoesandsidepanelsofthehousing.

4. Withthemountingholestowardthe backoftheunit,slidethenewshave
plateintopositionandsecurewiththefastenersremovedpreviously.

f

Figure25

ChuteBracketAdjustment

Ifthespiralatthebottomofthechutedirectionalcontrolisnotfully engagingwith

thechuteassembly,thechutebracketcanbeadjusted.Todoso:

I. Loosenthetwonutswhichsecurethechutebracketandrepositionit

slightly.SeeFigure26.

2. Retightenthe nuts.

Figure24

Adjustments

Shift Cable

Ifthefull rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,refertothe
Figure25andadjusttheshiftcableasfollows:

I. Placetheshiftleverinthefastestforwardspeedposition.

2. Loosenthehex nutontheshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure25.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthecable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

Figure26

ChuteControl

Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbyadjustingtheangleofthechute
assembly.RefertotheOperationsectionforinstructions.

Theremotechutecontrolcableshavebeenpre-adjustedat thefactory.Movethe

remotechuteleveronthecontrolpanelforwardto pivottheupperchutedown;
movetheleverrearwardtopivottheupperchuteup.

2O

Wheeldrivecontrol
RefertotheAdjustmentsectionoftheAssemblyinstructionstoadjustthewheel

drivecontrol.Tofurtherchecktheadjustment,proceedasfollows:

1. Withthe snowthrowertippedforward(be certainto runthe
fueltankdry beforetippingtheunitforward),removetheframe
coverunderneaththesnowthrowerbyremovingtheself-tapping
screws.SeeFigure27.

f

_ ___11/_...... _ !........ ..........

%

Figure27

.

Locatetheopeningbetweentheaxlesupportbracketand
thefrontframesupport(SeeFigure28). Lookingthroughthis
opening,withthe wheeldrivecontrolreleased,theremustbe
clearancebetweenthefrictionwheelandthe driveplateinall
positionsofthespeedselectorlever.

.

Withthewheeldrivecontrolengaged,thefrictionwheelmust
contactthedrive plate.SeeFigure28.

f

Auger Control

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheaugercontrolcable.

SkidShoes

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskidshoes.

Tire Pressure

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthetirepressure.

Beltreplacement

Belt RemovalPreparation
I. Removethechutecrankrodfromthechutecrankassemblyby

removingthehairpinclip shownin Figure29.Movethechute

crankrodawayfromtheassemblyasshown.

2. Removethreeself-tapscrewsonbothsidesofthe transmission
housingasshownin Figure29.

Figure28

4. Ifthereis nofrictionwheelclearance,or thefrictionwheeldoes
notsolidlycontactthe driveplate,re-adjustthelocknuton the
lowerendof thedrivecablefollowingtheinstructionsinthe
Assemblysection.

5. Reassembletheframecover.

Figure29

3. Removethe plasticbeltcover,locatedneartheengine,by remov-
ing thethreeself-tappingscrewsthatsecureit.See Figure30.

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4. LoosentheboltshowninFigure31securingthebeltkeeper
bracketandremovetheotherbolt.Pushthebeltkeeperand
bracketupofftheenginepulley.

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Figure31

Auger Belt Replacement

1. Removethebow-tieclipandflatwasherfromtheferruleinorder
todisconnecttheaugeridlerrodfromthebrakebracketassem-
bly.SeeFigure32.

z-fitting

Figure33

5. Placeablockofwoodunderneaththeaugerhousingas shownin
Figure34andseparateaugerhousingfromtheframebytiltingthe
housingforwardandpullingupthehandles.

6. Blocktheimpellerwitha pieceofwoodtopreventitfromspinningand
usea1/2"wrenchto removethehexscrewandflatwasherfromthe

centerofthe pulleyontheaugerhousing.SeeAin Figure35.

7. Liftthebrakebracketassemblyoutofthe pulleygroove(B in
Figure35)andslide thepulleyassemblyoff the postsoftheauger
pulleyadapter(C)to removethe oldbelt.

Figure32

NOTE:Makesurethat thelocationoftheferruleontheaugeridlerrodis
maintained.

2. Sliptheaugercontrolbelt (thefrontbelt) offtheenginepulley.

3. Pullthebrakebracketassemblytowardsthecableguideroller
andunhooktheaugercablez-fitting.SeeFigure33.

4. Frombothsidesof thethe frameassembly,usea 1/2"wrenchto
removethethreehextap screwssecuringthe frametothe auger
housingassembly.Referbackto Figure29.

NOTE:Do notremovethelowerhexflangelocknutoneachside.

ger IdlerRod

Figure34

NOTE:Thepulleyadaptermayslideofftheaugerinputshaftwhenremoving
thepulley.Useextracautiontoensuretheadapterdoesfalland/orget
damagedwhenremovingthepulley.

8. Placethenewaugerbeltin theV-grooveofthe augerpulleyand
placethepulleyw/belt insidethebeltkeepers.

Turnthepulleyasnecessarytoalignitsthreeslotsapproximately

withthepostsofthepulleyadapter,thenpivotthe brakebracket
assemblyawayfromthepulleygroove. Whilealigningthepulley

slotsandadapterposts,pushtheaugerpulleyfullyontothe

adapter.RefertoFigure35.Ensurethebrakepuckofthebrake

bracketassemblyalignsandisfullyseatedin thepulleygroove.

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NOTE: If thepulleyadapterwas removedwiththepulley,alignthe
splinesofthe pulleyadapterandaugerinputshaft,andpushthepulley
andadapterontotheinputshaft.Referto Figure36.

9. Slidethewasherontothehex screwremovedearlierandapply
Loctite262to thethreadsofthehexscrew.

10. Insertthehexscrewthroughthepulleyassemblyandintothe
threadsofthe inputshaft.Torquethehexscrewto250-325in.
Ibs.to securetheaugerpulleyassemblyon the inputshaft.

11. Ifalsoreplacingthedrivebelt,proceedtothe"DriveBelt"instruc-
tions.If not,repositionthetransmissionframebackonto
theaugerhousing.

12. Installthedrivebeltontheenginepulley,re-connecttheauger
cablez-fittingandaugeridler rodferruletothebrakebracket.
Repositionand securetheenginepulleybeltguard,and re-install

thebeltcover.

NOTE:Makesureto removethepieceofwoodblockingtheimpeller.
Checktheaugerdrivebeltadjustment.Withthe augerclutchlever
inthedisengagedposition,thetopsurfaceofthenewbeltshouldbe
evenwiththeoutsidediameterofthe pulley.

Toadjust,disconnectferrulefrombrakebracketassembly.Threadferrulein
(towardsidler)toincreasetensiononbelt,orouttodecreasebelttension.

NOTE:Thebrakepuckmustalwaysbefirmly seatedinthepulley
groovewhenaugercontrolisdisengaged.

IMPORTANT:Repeatthe"AugerDriveControlTest"fromthe As-
semblysectionbeforeoperatingsnowthrower.

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Figure36

2. Rollthedrivebeltoff thelowerdrivepulley.

3. Removethe beltfromtheenginepulley.

4. Installthe newbelton thepulleysinthereverseorderand
re-tensionwiththeidlerpulley.

5. Reassemblebyperformingthepreviousstepsin theopposite
orderand mannerofremoval.

CHANGING FRICTION WHEEL

Therubberonthefrictionwheelissubjecttowearandshouldbechecked
periodically.Replacethefrictionwheelifanysignsofwearorcrackingarefound.

1. Runthe unit'sfueltankdry beforeperformingStep2. Donot
attempttopourfuel fromtheengine.

2. Tipthesnowthrowerupand forward,sothatit restsonthe
housing.

3. Removescrewsfromtheframecoverunderneaththesnow
thrower(referto Figure37).Removetherightwheelfromthe axle.

Drive Belt Repla(ement
Ifnotalreadydone,removetheaugerdrivebeltfromthefrontpulleyoftheengine

doublepulley.Referto"AugerBeltReplacement"instructionsintheprevious
sub-section.

a.Pullthe idlerpulleyawayfromthebacksideofthedrivebeltto

relievethetension.SeeFigure36.

b.Slipthe drivebeltofftheidlerpulley. Carefullyreleasetheidler

pulley.

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Usinga 3/4"wrench,holdthe hexshaftandremovethehex
screwandbellevillewasherand bearingfromleft sideofthe
frame.Referto Figure38.

f RemoveHexScrew

BellevilleWasher

l.

Figure38

5. Holdingthefrictionwheelassembly,slidethehexshaftoutof
thefrictionwheelassemblyandthe rightsideof theframe.The
spacerontheleft sideofthehexshaftwillfallandthe sprocket
shouldremainhanginglosein thechain.

6. Liftthefrictionwheelassemblyoutbetweentheaxle shaftand
thedriveshaftassemblies.

7. Removefourscrewssecuringthefrictionwheelto thehub
assembly(referto Figure39).Discardoldfrictionwheel.

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FrictionWheelAss'y.

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Figure40

10. Slidethehexshaftthroughtherightsideoftheframetowardthe
Idt sideandthroughthefrictionwheelassembly.

11. Aftermakingcertainthatthe chainisonboththelargeandthe
smallsprocket,alignthehexshaftwiththehexhubofthesmall
sprocket,andslidethe shaftthroughthesprocket.

NOTE:Ifthe sprocketfell fromthesnowthrowerwhileremoving

thehex shaft,placethesprocketonthechain.Realignthe

sprocketonthechainwiththehex hubfacingtherightsideof
unit.Positionthehexhubofthe sprockettowardthe frictionwheel

whenslidingthesprocketonto thehexshaft.

12. Slidethespacerontotheendofthehexshaft.
Note:The spaceristobeplacedon thehexshaftbetweenthe

sprocketandbearingpreviouslyremovedonthe Idt sideofthe

frame.

Figure39

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Reassemblethenewfrictionwheelontothehubassembly,tighten-
ingthefourscrewsinrotationandwithequalforce,itisimportantto
assemblethefrictionwheelsymmetricallyforproperfunctioning.

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Repositionthefrictionwheelassemblyinthe snowthrowerframe.
insertthepinfromthe speedselector armassemblyintothe
frictionwheelassemblyandholdassemblyinposition.Referto
Figure40.

13. Alignthe bearingontherightendof thehexshaftwiththe hole
intherightsideof theframe,thenpushthehexshafttotheleft
intopositioninthe frame.

14. Slidethebearingontotheleftendofthehexshaftandpressinto

theholeon theleftsidetheframe.

15. Placethebellevillewasher(roundedsidetowardhead)ontothe
hexscrewremovedearlier,andinsertthescrewinto thethreaded
holeofthe hexshaft.

16. Graduallytightenthehexscrewto fullyseatthebearingsineach
sideof theframeandtosecurethehexshaft.

17. Positionthe framecoveron thebottomoftheframeandsecure

withtheself-tappingscrews.Pivotthe snowthrowerdownto it

normaloperatingposition.

IMPORTANT:Repeatthedrivecontroltestfromthe Assemblysection

ofthis manualbeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

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Ifthesnowthrowerwill notbeusedfor 30daysorlonger,orifit istheendofthesnowseasonwhenthelastpossibilityof snowisgone,theequipmentneedstobestored
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.Avoidanyareawithasparkproducingelectricmotor,orwhere
powertoolsareoperated.

Ifpossible,avoidstorageareaswith highhumidity.
Keeptheenginelevelinstorage.Tiltingcancausefueloroil leakage.

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Neverstoresnowthrowerwith fuel intank indoorsor inpoorlyventilated J
areas,where fuel fumesmayreachanopenflame, sparkor pilotlight asonaJ

fumace,water heater,cothesdryerorgasapp ante. j

PreparingSnowThrower

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

Removealldirtfromexteriorofengineandequipment.

Followlubricationrecommendations.

Storeequipmentinaclean,dryarea.

InflatethetirestothemaximumPSI.Refertotire sidewall.

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Enginefailstostart

Enginerunningerratically/

inconsistentRPM(huntingor
surging)

Excessivevibration

Lossofpower

Unitfailstopropelitself

Unitfailstodischargesnow

1. ChokecontrolnotinCHOKEposition.

2. Sparkplugwire disconnected.

3. Faultysparkplug.

4. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel.

5. Enginenotprimed.

6. Keynot inserted.

7. Extensioncordnotconnected(when
usingelectricstartbutton,on modelsso
equipped).

1. EnginerunningonCHOKE.

2. Stalefuel.

3. Waterordirt infuel system.

4. Over-governedengine.

1. Loosepartsor damagedauger.

1. Sparkplugwire loose.

2. Gascap ventholeplugged.

1. Drivecableinneedof adjustment.

2. Drivebeltlooseor damaged.

3. Wornfrictionwheel.

1. Chuteassemblyclogged.

2. Foreignobjectlodgedin auger.

3. Augercablein needof adjustment.

4. Augerbeltlooseordamaged.

5. Shearpin(s)sheared.

1. Movechokecontrolto CHOKEposition.

2. Connectwireto sparkplug.

3. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.

4. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.

5. PrimeengineasinstructedintheOperationSection.

6. Insertkeyfully intotheswitch.

7. Connectoneendof theextensioncordto theelectric
starteroutletandthe otherendtoathree-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutlet.

1. Movechokecontrolto RUNposition.

2. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline.

3. Drainfueltankby runningengineuntilitstops.Refill
withfreshfuel.

4. ContactyourSearsParts& RepairCenter.

1. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug
wire.Tightenall boltsandnuts.Ifvibrationcontinues,
haveunit servicedbya SearsParts& RepairCenter.

1. Connectandtightensparkplugwire.

2. Removeiceand snowfromgascap. Becertainvent
holeisclear.

1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto Serviceand
Maintenancesection.

2. Replacedrivebelt.Referto Serviceand Mainte-
nancesection.

3. Havefrictionwheelreplacedata SearsParts&
RepairCenter.

1. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug
wire.Cleanchuteassemblyandinsideofauger
housingwithclean-outtoolor astick.

2. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug
wire.Removeobjectfromaugerwith clean-outtool

ora stick.

3. Adjustaugercontrolcable.RefertoAssembly
section.

4. Replaceaugerbelt.RefertoServiceand Mainte-
nancesection.

5. Replacewith newshearpin(s).

Chutefailstoeasilyrotate180 1. Disassemblechutecontroland reassembleas

1. Chuteassembledincorrectly.

degrees directedintheAssemblysection.

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918-0281A Bracket Assy, Auger Brake

2. 684-0090B-0637 Impellar, 16"

3. 931-2643 Tool, Cleanout

4. 710-0376 Scr,Hex Cap, 5/16-18 x 1.00

5. 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750

6. 710-0451 Screw, Carriage, 5/16-18 x .75

7. 710-04606A Screw, 5/16-18 x .4300

8. 710-1245B Screw, 5/16-24 x .875

9. 911-0677 Ferrule

10. 712-04063 Nut, Flnge Lk, 5/16-18

11. 712-04065 Nut, Fig Lk, 3/8-16

12. 914-0135 Key, Woodruff, l/4 x 3/4

13. 714-04040 Pin, Bowtie Cotter

14. 915-0118 Pin, Spirol, 5/16 x 1.75

15. 725-0157 Tie, Cable

16. 926-04012 Nut, Push

17. 731-1696B Adapter, Chute, 6"

18. 732-0858 Spring, Extension

19. 936-0159 Washer, .349 x .879 x .063

20. 736-0174 Washer, .625 x .885 x .015

21. 736-0505 Washer, Flat, .34 x 1.50 x .150

22. 936-3008 Washer, .344 x .75 x .12

23. 736-3046A Washer, 1.01 x 1.86 x .06

24. 731-2635 Clip, Mounting

25. 938-0281 Screw, Shoulder, .625 x .17

26. 738-04155 Pin, Shear, .25 x 1.75

27. 741-0192 Bearing, Flange w/Flats

28. 941-04024 Bearing, Self Aligning

29. 747-0980A Rod, Auger Idler

30. 748-04067A Pulley, Adapter, .75 Dia.

31. 950-04020 Spacer, 1.004 x 1.375 x .25

32. 756-04244A Pulley, Auger Drive, 10.0

33. 790-00264A-0637 Bracket, Gear Box Support

34. 05244B Housing, Bearing

35. 784-0315A-0637 Housing, Bearing

36. 918-04514 Gear Box Assembly, Auger

D = B II

684-04151-4028 Spiral Assy, LH

38. 684-04152-4028 Spiral Assy, RH

39. 684-04214-0691 Housing, Auger - 33"

40. 731-05162 Spacer, 1.0 x 1.5 x 2

41. 731-05163 Spacer, 1.0 x 1.5 x 1

42. 938-04158 Axle, Spiral, 33"

43. 741-0494 Bushing, Flange, 1.051 x 1.16

44. 784-5714B-0637 Shave Plate

45. 710-3168 Bolt, Carriage, 3/8-16 x 1.0

46. 710-3034 Bolt, Carriage, 3/8-16 x 1.25

47. 731-06007 Shoe, Skid

48. 790-00181-0637 Drift Cutter

49. 736-0262 Washer, Flat, .385 x .870

50. 918-0246 Hsg Assy Auger RH (Inc. 65 & 66)

51. 918-0435 Hsg Assy Auger LH (Inc. 65 & 66)

52. 710-1260A Screw, LD, 5/16-18 x .750

53. 711-04714 Shf, Drive, Auger

54. 914-0126 Key, Hi Pro, 3/16 x 3/4

55. 716-0111 Ext, Ret, Ring

56. 917-0299 Gear, Worm, Dbl Thread

57. 917-1425 Gear, Worm, LH

58. 921-0145 Seal, Oil

59. 721-0325 Plug

60. 936-0266 Washer, Flat, 1.52 ID x 2.00D

61. 936-0291 Washer, Flat, .88 ID x .38 OD

62. 738-0275 Shf, Gear, Worm

63. 741-0184 Brg, Thrust

64. 941-0217 Sleeve

65. 921-0146 Oil Seal

66. 741-0670 Flange Bearing

67. 954-04194A V Belt,4L x 44.60 Lg.

68. 937-3000 Lube Fitting, 3/16 #70

69. 736-0188 Washer, Flat, .78 x 1.49 x .08

70. 720-0284 Wing Knob

71. 712-3007 Jam Nut, 5/16-18

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2 684-04350 JointBlockAssembly
3 710-0276

4 710-04682
5 710-0572

6 710-3118

7 712-04063
8 912-3010
9 914-0101

10 914-04040

Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.0
Screw,Hex,3/8-16x 2.00Lock,Gr5

Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x2.5
Screw,Hex,3/8-16x 1.0Lock,Gr5

FlangeLockNut,5/16-18
HexNut,5/16-18

internalCotterPin
internalCotterPin

11 715-04095 SpringPin

12 720-0201A Knob,Crank

13 720-0284 Knob,WingNut, 5/16-18

14 926-0100 Cap,Push,3/8

15 735-0234 Grommet,Rubber

16 736-0105 Washer,Bel,.375x .87x .063

17 936-0159 Washer,Fiat,.349x .879.063

18 936-0185 JWasher,.375x .738x .063

19 736-0242 Washer,Belleville,.34x .872x .06
20 941-0475 PlasticBushing,.380I.D.

21 747-04747 _ EyeBolt
22 747-04925A-0637 ChuteRod

23 749-04675-0691 Handle,Upper- LH
24 749-04674-0691 Handle,Upper- RH

25 749-0991-0691 Handle,Lower
26 790-00329-0637 ChuteCrankBracket

27 716-04036 Ring,Retainer
28 725-0157 CableTie

29 731-06113 . Trigger
30 738-04126 Pin,3/16

31 710-04022 HexHeadScrew,MB1.25
32 732-04677 CableGuide

33 936-0264 FiatWasher,.330x .630x .0635
34 984-04230 J 2-WayChuteControl Assy

TM

35 710-04187 Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x 0.5
36 710-0458 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.75
37 710-0597 Screw,1/4-20x 1.00

38 710-0895 Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x .75
39 712-04064 FlangeLockNut,1/4-20
40 731-0846C UpperChute
41 731-0851A Chute,FlangeKeeper

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731-0903E LowerChute

43 731-1313C ChuteTiltCableGuide
44 936-0231 FiatWasher
45 784-5594-0637 CableBracket
46 631-04133A HandleClutchLock- LH

47 631-04134B HandleClutchLock- RH
48 931-04187A HandlePanel

49 646-0012 CableAssembly,Auger/Drive

746-0952 Cable,Clutch
732-0184 Spring,Extension

50 684-04111B HandleEngageAssy- LH
51 684-04112C HandleEngageAssy- RH

52 684-04250 RodAss'y,ClutchLockPivot
53 710-04326 Screw,#8-16x0.50

54 710-04586 Screw,1/4-20x 1.625
55 710-0837 ABScrew,#10-16
56 710-1233 Screw,#10-24x 0.375

57 710-3069 Screw,1/4-20x.375
58 712-04081A ShoulderNut,1/4-20

59 720-04039 ShiftKnob
60 736-0159 FiatWasher,.349x .879x .063

61 725-05148 WiringHarness(NotShown)
62 725-04393 Htd.HandGripon/offSwitch

63 725-06095 LightSocket
64 725-05149 HeatedHandGrip

65 731-04894D LockPlate
66 731-04896B ClutchLockCam

67 732-0193 CompressionSpring
68 732-04219C ClutchLockSpring
69 732-04238 TorsionSpring
70 935-0199A RubberBumper

71 936-0267 FiatWasher,.385x .87x .06
72 738-04125 ShoulderScrew

73 738-04348 ShoulderScrew,1/4-20x 1.345
74 746-04341 SpeedSelectorCable

75 790-00248C-0637 PanelBracket
76 790-00281B-0637 ShiftLever

77 731-05324 LensPanel
78 777X41804 ReflectorLabel

79 746-04338 Cable,ChuteTilt

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684-0119B-0637

8. 684-04212-0637

9. 684-04229

Housing,Bearing
Dogg,SteeringDrive,LH

Dogg,SteeringDrive,RH
ShaftAssembly,Steering
Assembly,FrictionWheel

Wheel,Friction,Bonded
Screw,HexWash
Bracket,AugerActuator
Bracket,DriveActuator
Brkt,FrictionDriveSuprt.

RodAssembly,Shift

10. 684-04235 Sprocket,32T

11. 710-04484 TTScrew,5/16-18x .750

12. 710-0538 Screw,HexCapLock,

13. 710-0599 HexScrew,1/4-20x .50

14. 710-0751 HexHeadScrew,1/4-20

15. 710-1652 Screw,HexWash.

16. 710-3001 Screw,HexCap,3/8-16

17. 911-04279 Shaft,HexDrive

18. 711-04605 Shaft,Actuator

19. 912-0116 Nut,HexInsertJamLock

20. 912-0138 Nut,Hex,1/4-28GR5

21. 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18

22. 712-04064 FlangeLockNut,1/4-20

23. 712-04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

24. 912-0413 HexNut,5/8-18

25. 712-0717 Nut,Insert3/8-16

26. 713-0284 Chain,Endless,#41x 36L

27. 713-0286 Chain,#420x 40L

28. 913-04015 Sprocket,#41x lOT

29. 914-0104 Pin,InternalCotter

30. 914-0135 Key,Woodruff

31. 914-0388 Key,Hi-Pro,3/16x5/8

32. 916-0104 E-Ring

33. 716-0136 Ring,Retaining

34. 716-04048 Ring,Retainer

35. 917-0302 Plate,Drive

36. 726-0221 SpeedNut,.500

37. 932-0121 Spring,Extension

38. 932-0209 Spring,Extension

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732-04385 TorsionSpring,.750I.D.x .968 Lg.

40. 936-0158 Washer,Lock,5/8

41. 736-0242 Wsh,Bell.,.34x .872x .06

42. 936-0864 Wash,.375x .812x .060

43. 936-0329 Washer,Lock,1/4

44. 936-3015 FiatWasher,.469x .875x .105

45. 790-00257-0691 Cover,UpperFrame

46. 790-00259-0691 Cover,LowerFrame

47. 937-3000 Fitting,Lube,3/16Drive

48. 738-0143 Screw,Shldr.,.498x .34

49. 738-0279 Spindle,DrivePlate

50. 738-04184A ShoulderScrew,.368x .113,1/4-20

51. 738-0924A Screw,HexShldr.,1/4-28

52. 741-0163A Ass'y,Bearing/Housing

53. 941-04025 Bearing,SelfAligning

54. 741-04108 Bearing,HexFlange

55. 941-0563 Bearing,Ball

56. 741-0747 Bush,Fig,.5625x1.375x .4375

57. 741-0748 Bush,Fig,.5 IDx .627OD

58. 746-04337A SteeringCable,35.97"Long

59. 946-0951A Cable,AugerIdler

60. 747-0973 Rod,DriveClutch

61. 750-04703 Spcr.,1.0IDx 1.50OD

62. 750-04717 Spcr.,.51IDx 7.895Lg.

63. 750-04718 Spcr.,.51IDx 3.66Lg.

64. 750-04719 Spcr.,.5151ID x.750ODx .220

65. 750-05342 Spcr.,.566IDx .87ODx .190

66. 750-05343 Spcr.,.566IDx .87ODx 1.25

67. 750-0903B Spcr.,.514x .632x 2.44

68. 950-0997 Spacer,.675x 1.0x .23

69. 750-1302B Spcr,.6725x 1.125x 2.48

70. 756-0344 Pulley,Auger

71. 756-0625 Roller,Cable

72. 784-0404 BearingRetainingBracket

73. 784-0406A-0637 Bracket,FrameSupport

74. 784-0407-0637 Bracket,AxleSupport

75. 790-00217A-0637 SpeedSelectorPivotBracket

76. 790-00218A-0637 SpeedSelectorShift Bracket

77. 790-00349-0691 TransmissionFrame

78. 684-04169 IdlerPulleyAssembly
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710-0627

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81. 710-0607

82. 710-0624

83. 710-0654A Screw,3/8-16x 1.00

84. 710-0809 Screw,1/4-20x 1.25

85. 738-04439 HexHeadScrew,5/16-24x .875

86. 710-0347 HexHeadScrew,3/8-16x 1.75

87. 914-0105 SquareKey,3/16x 1.00

88. 926-04012 Nut,Push

89. 931-2531 Cover,Belt

90. 732-04308A TorsionSpring,.850dia.x .333Ig.

91. 936-0119 Washer,Lock,5/16

92. 736-3082A Washer,Flat,.45x 1.5x .172

93. 736-3092 Washer,Fiat,.265x 1.0x .030

94. 952Z483-SU EngineComplete

95. 748-04112B ShoulderSpacer,.3175x .500x .094

96. 750-04571 ShoulderSpacer,.260x .785x .538

97. 750-04821 ShoulderSpacer,.340x 1.00

98. 750-05316 Spacer,1.155IDx 1.78ODx .150

99. 750-05318 Spacer,1.004IDx 1.625ODx .50

100. 954-04194A V-Belt,4Lx44.60 Lg.

101. 954-04202 V Belt,3/8 x 36.68

102. 756-0981B Pulley,FlatIdler,2.75OD

103. 756-04351 DoublePulley,3.25 x2.75

104. 784-0385D Bracket,AugerIdler

105. 790-00167A-0637 BeltKeeperBracket

106. 790-00208C IdlerDriveWheelBracket

107. 790-00254A-0637 BeltCoverBracket

108. 756-0344 Pulley,Drive

109. 634-0225A-0911 WheelAss'y.- LH
634-0226A-0911 WheelAss'y.- RH

734-2031 Tire
934-0255 Valve

741-0246A Bearing

110. 711-04607A Axle,Wheel,33"

111. 711-04615 Pin,Clevis

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Key Switch Assembly
Choke Knob
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Exhaust Pipe Shield
Carburetor Heat Shield

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Carburetor Insulator
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Carburetor Assembly
Primer Assembly

Primer Bulb
Heater Box

Choke Assembly
LockWasher
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Choke Control Lever Washer

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Idle Jet Assembly

Idle Speed Adjusting Screw
Primer Pipe

Primer Hose
Primer Hose Clamp

Carburetor Body
Float Pin
Emulsion Tube

Nickel Plated Brass 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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951-10307
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951-11376
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Piston
Piston Pin Snap Ring

Piston Pin
Piston Ring Set

Governor Gear/Shaft Assembly

Radial Ball Bearing
Flat Washer

Governor Shaft Clip
Governor Seal

Governor Arm Shaft
Crankshaft Kit (Inc.49,54,55,65,81)
Woodruff Key

Dowel Pin 9 X 12
Dowel Pin 7 X 14

Camshaft Assembly
Crankcase Cover Gasket

Washer
Oil Fill Plug Assembly

O-Ring
Crankcase Cover

Crankcase Cover Kit
(Inc.49,59,60,64-68)

Oil Seal

Bolt M8x38

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710-06063
710-04968
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951-11381
951-12073

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951-11971A
951-11341A
951-11328B

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Bolt M8x35
Bolt M6x16

Oil Tube Support Bracket
Bolt M6x8

Oil Fill Tube O-Ring
Oil Fill Tube Assembly
Dipstick O-Ring

Dipstick Assembly
Crankcase Kit (Inc.49,52,77,81)
Short Block Assembly

(Inc.40-44,48-68,77-81,102,105,106,108
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Oil Drain Pipe
Drain Pipe Washer 10X16X1.5
Oil Drain Plug Bolt

Oil Seal
Balance Gear Assembly

Bearing
Oil Drain Asm

Gasket Kit - Complete
(Inc.52,59,65,79,81,106, 108,125,131-133)

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Valve Kit

Tappet

Push Rod Kit
Cylinder Head Kit (Inc.106,110-112,125)

Cylinder Head Assembly
(Inc.100,101,104,106,108-112,

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Dowel Pin

Cylinder Head Gasket
Spark Plug/F6Rtc
Muffler Gasket

Exhaust Stud M8x48.5
Muffler Stud Assembly

Bolt MlOxl.25x87
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Intake Valve Seal

Intake Valve Spring Retainer

Valve Spring

Exhaust Valve Spring Retainer

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Rocker Arm Assembly
Bolt, Pivot
Rocker Arm

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Valve Cover Bolt
Valve Cover
Valve Cover Gasket
Breather Hose

Breather Hose Clamp
Cylinder Baffle
Bolt M6x12

Valve Cover Kit
Gasket Kit - Complete

(Inc.52,59,65,79,81,106,108,125,131-133)
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Ignition Coil Assembly
Ignition Coil Bolt

Alternator Assembly

Bolt M6x30
Bolt M6x8

Alternator Wire Clamp Bracket

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Blower Housing

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Fuel Cap Assembly
Fuel Level Indicator

Bolt M8x20
Bushing, Slot

Bushing, Rnd
Fuel Tank Assembly

Fuel Tank Shroud
Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket

Engine Shroud
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Fuel Hose Clamp

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Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket

Flange Nut M6

Governor Arm Bolt M6X21
Governor Arm

Governor Spring
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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 as the 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 iswarranted 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

050790 Rev.A

Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and

Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label

Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must
display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management
Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.

The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is
certified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Mainte-
nance Instructions. The following categories are used:

Moderate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time.
Intermediate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time.

Extended: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time.
For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the Emissions

Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years.
The Air index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family. The

lower the Air Index, the cleaner the engine. This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label.

After July 1,2000, Look For Emissions Compliance Period

On Engine Emissions Compliance Label

After July 1, 2000 certain Sears Brands Management Corporation engines will be certified to meet the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the
Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating
hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.

For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours.
For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.

This isa generic representation of the emission label typically found on a certified engine.

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Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and
manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair

from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and
aggravation.

Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:

[] Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists
[] Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs

[] Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can't be fixed
[] Discount of 25% from regular price of service and related installed parts not covered by the

agreement; also, 25% off regular price of preventive maintenance check

[] Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative.

Think of us as a "talking owner's manual."

Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you
to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the
product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the

product warranty period expires. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A.

call 1=800=827=6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1=800=361=

6665.
Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and
other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1=800=4=MY=HOME®.

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For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice:

managernylife

www.managemylife.com

For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,

lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,

no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!

For the replacement parts, accessories and

owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

For Sears professional installation of home appliances

and items like garage door openers and water heaters.

1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663)

Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada)

www.sears.com www.sears.ca

Our Home

For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment,

and electronics, call anytime for the location of your nearest

Sears Parts & Repair Service Center

1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada)

www.sears.com www.sears.ca

To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears:

1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n

a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:

1-888-SU-HOGAR ®

(1-888-784-6427)

www.sears.com

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Au Canada pour service en frangais:

1-800-LE-FOYER Mc

(1-800-533-6937)

www.sears.ca