Craftsman 247.883971 Operator's Manual
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Electric Start
SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.883971
CX
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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.
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,, SAFETY
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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
e
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
Auc
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
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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
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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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