Craftsman 247.883981 Operator's Manual
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Electric Start
SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.883981
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
o ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
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Form No.769-08169B
(June 18,2013)
Warranty Statement .................................. Page 2
Safe Operation Practices .......................... Page 3
Assembly .................................................. Page 7
Operation .................................................. Page 13
Service and Maintenance ......................... Page 18
Off-Season Storage .................................. Page 26
Troubleshooting ........................................ Page 27
Parts List ................................................... Page 28
Repair Protection Agreement ................... Page 47
Espafiol ..................................................... 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 material andworkmanship. 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 failuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingtothe
instructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfuel determinedtobecontaminatedor oxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbe
usedwithin30 daysofitspurchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearof theexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedtoanotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
SearsBrands ManagementCorporation, HoffmanEstates,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.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation
practicesinthismanual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
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 CaliforniaandfederalEPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethe following
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAir injection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)if soequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
e
Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
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 rightor leftsideofthesnowthroweraredeterminedfromthe
operatingpositionlookingforwardto thefrontofthemachine.
RemovingFrom(:rate
1. Removescrewsfromthebottomofthecratesecuringthesides,andendsof
theshippingcrate.
2. Lift offthetopoffof thecrateandsetoutofthewayoftheassemblyarea.
3. Removeanddiscardplasticbagthatcoversunit.
4. Removeanyloosepartsincludedwith unit(e.g.,Operator'sManual,etc.).
5. Pushdownonthelowerhandleandpull unitbackoutofcrate.
6. Makecertainthecratehasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.
Assembly
Makecertainthespringsatthelowerendoftheaugeranddrive
cablesaresecurelyhookedintotheir respectiveactuator
bracketsbeforepivotingthehandleupward.Referto Figure14.
a.
PlacethespeedselectorshiftleverintheF6position.
b.
Cutthecabletiesecuringthetwo piecechutecranktothe
lowerhandle.Thecabletie isusedforshippingpurposes.
Removetheupperwingknobandcarriageboltfromeach
sideofthe lowerhandle.Pulluponupperhandleasshown
in Figure1.Alignupperhandlewiththelowerhandle.Again,
makecertainthespringsatthelowerendoftheaugerand
drivecablesaresecurelyhookedintotheirrespective
actuatorbrackets.Also,removeanyrubberbandssecuring
thecablesto thewingnuts.
b. Tightenthetwowingknobsalreadyinstalledintheupper
holesto firmly securetheupperhandleandsupporttubes.
SeeFigure2.
NOTE:Ifthefull rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,referto
the"MakingAdjustments"section.
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RemovethehairpinclipfromthespiralcontrolasshowninA of
ofFigure3.
Insertthechutedirectionalcontrolrodintothefitting onthespiralcontrol
asseeninBofFigure3.
3.
Securewiththehairpinclippreviouslyremoved.SeeFigure3.
F"
Figure1
2. a. Securethesupportbracket,upperhandleandlowerhandlewith the
twowingknobsandcarriageboltsremovedearlier.SeeFigure2.
Figure3
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ChuteAssembly
Set-Lip
Removelocknutsandscrewssecuringoneoftheflangekeepersto thechute
assembly.Loosenthefastenersof theothertwoflangekeepers.SeeFigure
4.
2. Placechuteassemblyontochutebaseasshownin Figure5.Makesurethat
thechutenotchesengagewith thespiralendofchutedirectionalcontrol,
andthetwo flangekeepersarebeneaththeflangeonthechutebase.
3. Secureflangekeeperremovedearlierwith locknutsandscrews.Tighten
downnutssecuringtheothertwoflangekeepers.SeeFigure4.
ChuteClean-OutTool
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoffengine and
remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestoppedbeforeusingthe
clean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly.
Achuteclean-outtool isfastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousingwithamounting
clip.SeeFigure6.Thetoolis designedtoclearachuteassemblyof iceandsnow.
Thisitemisfastenedwithacabletieat thefactoryforshippingpurposes.Youmay
cutthecabletieat thistime.
Clean-outTool
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Figure4
4. If notalreadydone,slipthecablesthatrunfromthe handlepanelto the
dischargechuteintothecableguideontopoftheengine.SeeFigure5.
5. Normallythecabletiesholdingthesteeringcablesagainstthehandleare
looselyinstalledoneachsideofthelowerhandleatthefactory.Pullthe
cabletiestight tosecure.Cuttheexcessfromtheendsofcableties.
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Figure6
Drift Cutters
Thesnowthrowerdrift cuttersaremountedinvertedatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.
1. Removethefourwingknobs(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.Place
drift cutterinuprightpositionandre-secure.SeeFigure7.
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Figure5
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Figure7
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ShearPins
Apairofreplacementaugershearpinsandbowtiecotterpinshavebeenincluded
with yoursnowthrower.Thereareholesprovidedintheplasticdashpanelfor
convenientstorageoftheshearpins.Pushthepinsthroughtheholesinthedash
panelandsecurewith thebow-tiecotterpins.SeeFigure8.
AddingFuel
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableand
thevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel themachineindoorsorwhiletheengineis
hotorrunning.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.
Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearofequipmentmovingparts.Donotusea
pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.
1. Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcaptofuel.
2. Afuellevelindicatorislocatedinthefueltank.Filltankuntilfuelreachesthe
fuellevelindictor,Figure9. Becarefulnottooverfill.
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FnelLevelIndicator
TopView
Figure8
TirePressure(PneumaticTires)
Underanycircumstancedonotexceedmanufacturer'srecommendedpsi.Equal
tire pressureshouldbemaintainedatalltimes.Excessivepressurewhenseating
beadsmaycausetire/rimassemblyto burstwith forcesufficienttocauseserious
injury.Refertosidewalloftire forrecommendedpressure.
Thetirescanbeover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetirepressure
beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.Refertothetiresidewallfor manufactures's
recommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)thetiresasnecessary.
NOTE:Equaltirepressureistobemaintainedatalltimesfor performancepurposes.
FuelRecommendations
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedto minimizecombustionchamber
deposits)with aminimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto10%ethanolor15%MTBE
(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixtureordirty
gasoline.Avoidgettingdirt,dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85gasoline.
Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donotsmokeor
allowflamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere
gasolineisstored.
Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnottospillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingthe
engine.
Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwith skinorbreathingofvapor.
Figure9
CheckingOilLevel
Theengineisshippedwithoilintheengine.Youmust,however,checktheoil
levelpriortooperatingthesnowthrower.Runningtheenginewith insufficient
oilcancauseseriousenginedamageandvoidtheenginewarranty.
Someengineswill haveaquarter-turnoilfill/dipstickcap,othersmayhavea
threadedoilfill/dipstickcap.Followtheinstructionsnextthatapplyto yourengine
model.
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CheckingOilLevelon Engineswith Quarter-TurnOil
Fill Caps
CheckingOilLevelonEngineswith threaded OilFill
Caps
NOTE:Besuretocheckthe engineonalevelsurfacewith theenginestopped.
Toavoidenginedamage,it isimportantto:
Checkoillevelbeforeeachuseandevery5operatinghourswhenengineis
warm.Checkoil levelmorefrequentlyduringenginebreak-in.
Keepoillevelbetween"H" and"L"marksondipstick.SeeFigure10.
Besureoilfill cap/plugistightenedsecurelywhenchecking.
1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstkkandwipethedipstickclean.SeeFigure10.
2. Insertthecap/dipstkkintotheoilfillerneck,andtightenthecapuntil
seated.
3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstkk.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoil untiloil
levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L),Figure10.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstkkfirmlybeforestartingengine.
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwith oilmaycausesmoking,hardstarting,or
sparkplugfouling.
NOTE:DONOTallowoilleveltofall belowthe"L" markonthedipstick.Doingso
mayresultinequipmentmalfunctionsordamage.
NOTE:Tochangetheoilonyourengine,seetheMaintenanceSectionoftheengine
operator'smanualincludedwith thesnowthrower.
NOTE:Besureto checktheengineonalevelsurfacewith theenginestopped.
Toavoidenginedamage,it isimportantto:
Checkoillevelbeforeeachuseandevery5 operatinghourswhenengineis
warm.Checkoillevelmorefrequentlyduringenginebreak-in.
Keepoil levelbetween"H"and"L"marksondipstick.SeeFigure11.
Besureoil fill cap/plugistightenedsecurelywhenchecking.
1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstkkandwipethedipstickclean.SeeFigure11.
2. Insertthecap/dipstkkintotheoil fillerneck,restingonthethreads,butdo
nottighten.
3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.If thelevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntiloil
levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L),Figure11.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil maycausesmoking,hardstarting,or
sparkplugfouling.
NOTE:DONOTallowoil leveltofallbelowthe"L"markonthedipstick.Doingso
mayresultinequipmentmalfunctionsordamage.
NOTE:Tochangetheoilonyourengine,seethe MaintenanceSectionoftheengine
operator'smanualincludedwith thesnowthrower.
Figure10
Figure11
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Adjustments Auger and Drive Control Cables
SkidShoes
Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowallinstructions
Itis notrecommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravelasitcan
easilypickupandthrowloosegravel,causingpersonalinjuryordamagetothe
snowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardat thefactoryfor shipping
purposes.Adjustthemdownwardpriortooperatingthemachine.
Forclosesnowremovalonasmoothsurface,adjusttheskidshoessothattheshave
plateonthebottomofthe augerhousingisjustoffthe ground.
Adjusttheskidshoesto alowerpositiontoraisetheshaveplateoffthe ground
whenclearingunevenareas,suchasa ribbontypedrivewayoragraveldriveway
NOTE:Ifyouchoosetooperatethesnowthroweronagravelsurface,keeptheskid
shoesin positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthegroundandtheshaveplate.
Toadjust the skidshoes:
1. Adjustskidshoesbylooseningthesix(threeoneachside)hexnutsand
carriageboltssecuringtheskidshoestotheaugerhousing.RefertoFigure
12.
below.Performalladjustmentsto verifyyoursnowthrowerisoperatingsafely
andproperly.
TestingAugerDriveControl
Whentheaugercontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"up"position,thecable
shouldhaveverylittleslack,butshouldNOTbetight. Referto Figure13forlocation
ofcontrols.
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ChuteTiltControl_ _ Shift Lever
Auge, n. ,, ve
Auger d___ Drive
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H- ---coot,u,
Lower
Shave
ShavePlate
. Plate j
Figure12
2. Whileobservingthe distancebetweentheshaveplateandtheground,
adjusttheskidsshoesupordowntoachievethedesiredshaveplateheight.
SeeFigure12.
3. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoesareagainsttheground
toavoidunevenwearontheskidshoes;thentightennutsandboltssecurely.
Plate
Raise
Shave
J
Figure13
1. Inawell-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengineasinstructedinthe
Operationsection.
2. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theaugercontrolandallowtheaugertoremainengagedfor approximately
tensecondsbeforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.
NOTE: Whenengagingtheauger,youmayheara"chirp"sound.Thisisnormal,it
isthebeltengagingthepulley.Asthebeltwears,thissoundwill notbeheardwhen
engagingtheauger.
3. Withtheenginerunningandtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up"
position,walktothefrontofthemachine.Confirmthatthe augerhas
completelystoppedrotatingandshowsnosignsofmotion.
4. Iftheaugershowsanysignsofrotating,immediatelyreturntotheoperator's
positionandshutoff theengine.Waitfor allmovingpartstostopbefore
readjustingtheaugercontrolcable.
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TestingWhee{ Dr}reContro{& SpeedSelectorLever
RefertoFigure13for{ocationofcontro{s.
I. Movethespeedselectorshift{everintosixth(6)posit{on.
2. Withthewheeldrivecontro{released,pushthesnowthrowerforward,thenpull
itback.Themachineshouldmovefreely.
3. Engagethedrivecontrolandattempttomovethemachinebothforwardand
back,resistanceshouldbefelt.
4. Movethespeedselectorshiftleverintothefastreverse(R2)positionandrepeat
theprevioustwosteps.
Ifyouexperiencedresistancerollingtheunit,eitherwhenrepos{tioningthespeed
selectorshiftleverfrom6 toR2orwhenattemptingtomovethemachinewiththedrive
controlreleased,adjustthedrivecontrolimmediately.SeeAdjustingDriveandAuger
Controls.
AdjustingWhee{Dr}re&Auger(ontro{s
1. Frombeneaththehandle,pulldownwardontheappropriatecableand
unhookthespringfoundontheendofthecablefromitsrespectiveactuator
bracket.RefertoFigure14.
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Figure15
Ifadjustingthedrivecable,threadthelocknutoutward(downthecoupler
towardstheendofthethread)to lengthenthecableandallowtheun{tto
movefreelywhenthecontrol{sreleased.
Threadthelocknut inward(upthecouplertowardsthecable)toshortenthe
cableto reduceslippageandpreventthemach{nefrombeingeas{lymoved
w{ththedr{vecontrolengaged.
Rearwardmostholeofthe
...... actuatorbrackets
Figure14
2. S{{dethespringupthecab{eto exposethecab{ecoup{erthreadsand{ock
nut.RefertoFigure15.
Donotover-tightenthecable.Over-tighteningmaypreventtheaugershaftfrom
disengagingandcompromisethesafetyofthesnowthrower.
Ifadjustingtheaugercable,threadthelocknutdownthecouplertowardsthe
endofthethreadtolengthenthecableasnecessarytostoptheaugershaftfrom
turningwhenthecontrolisreleased.
4. Reattachthespringtotherear-mostholeintheactuatorbracket.
5. Repeatthewheeldriveandaugercontrolteststo verifyproperadjustment.
Repeatpreviousstepsifnecessaryto attainproperadjustmentofeachcable.
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f SpeedSelector "
Drive ChuteControF M
AugerControl
Headlight
ChuteAssembly
DriftCutters
WheelSteeringControl
Chute
Clean-outTool
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Augers
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SkidShoes
Figure
Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecomeacquainted
with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure16.
SpeedSelectorShift Lever
Thespeedselectorshiftleverislocatedontherightsideofthe
handlepanel.Placethespeedselectorshift leverintoanyof eight
positionstocontrolthedirectionoftravelandgroundspeed.
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)is
theslowestandpositionsix(6)isthefastest.
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastworeverse(R)speeds.One(1)istheslower
andtwo(2)isthefaster.
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5
4
3
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F1
R1
Control
Oil Filler
Cap/Dipstick
PrimerKey
Recoil Starter
Ch°kTh
Oil Drain
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Handle
ChokeControl
Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineandis
activatedbyrotatingtheknobcounter-clockwise.Activating
thechokecontrolclosesthechokeplateonthecarburetor
andaidsinstartingtheengine.
Key
Thekeyisasafetydevice.Itmustbefully insertedinorder
fortheenginetostart.Removethekeywhenthesnow
throwerisnotin use.
NOTE:Donotturnthekeyinanattempttostarttheengine.
Doingsomaycauseittobreak.
Electric
Start
Button
Electric
Outlet
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)
R2
MeetsANSISafety Standards
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ThrottleControl
GasCap
Unthreadthegascaptoaddgasolineto thefueltank.
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Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontherearoftheengine.Itregulatesthespeedofthe
engineandwillshutoffthe enginewhenmovedintotheSTOPposition.
Primer
Depressingtheprimerforcesfueldirectlyintotheengine'scarburetorto aidin
cold-weatherstarting.
0UFili [ _,,_.J__,.
Engineoillevelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughthe
oilfill.
RecoilStarter Handle
Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.
ElectricStarterButton
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectricstarterwhen
pluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
ElectricStarterOutlet
Requirestheuseofathree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda120Vpowersource/
walloutlet.
Augers
Whenengaged,theaugersrotateanddrawsnowintotheaugerhousing.
ChuteAssembly
Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechuteassembly.
AugerControl
f AUGER
CONTROL
OUDrain
Engineoilcanbedrainedthroughtheoildrain.
DriveControl/Auger Control Lock
/ DRIVE
CONTROL
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Thewheeldrivecontrolislocatedontherighthandle.Squeezethecontrolgrip
againstthehandletoengagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop.TheWheeldrive
controlalsolockstheaugercontrolsoyoucanoperatethechutedirectionalcontrol
withoutinterruptingthesnowthrowingprocess.Iftheaugercontrolisengaged
simultaneouslywith thewheeldrivecontrol,theoperatorcanreleasetheauger
control(onthelefthandle)andtheaugerswill remainengaged.Releaseboth
controlsto stoptheaugersandwheeldrive.
NOTE:Alwaysreleasethewheeldrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failuretodo
sowill resultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrivesystem.
Two-waychute Control"
Thetwo-waychute-pitchcontrolislocatedon theleft sideofthehandlepaneland
isusedto controlthedistanceofsnowdischargefromthechute.
Tochangetheupperchuteangletocontrolthedistancethat snowisthrown,
pivottheleverforwardorbackward.
Movetheleverforwardtopivottheupperchutedownandreducethe
distancesnowisthrown.
Movetheleverrearwardtopivottheupperchuteupwardandincreasethe
distancesnowisthrown.
Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe
handletoengagetheaugersandstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.
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CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE
LEFT
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1;DISDHARDE
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CHUTE TILT
DOWN
CHUTE TILT
UP
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NOTE:Toincreaseordecreasethetensiononthetwo-waychutecontrol,tightenor
loosenthewingknobonthechuteassembly.
ChuteDirectional Control
Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedontheleftsideofthesnowthrower.
Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,crankclockwiseto
dischargetotheleftandcounterclockwisetodischargetotheright.
BeforeStartingEngine
Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarningsonthemachine
andinthis manualbeforeoperating.
Oil
SkidShoes
Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed
snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
WheelSteeringControls
Theleftandrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedontheundersideofthe
handles.Squeezetheright controlto turnright;squeezetheleft controltoturnleft.
NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyouarefamiliarwiththese
controls.
Headlight
Theheadlightis locatedinsideofthe handlepanel.
Drift cutters
Thedrift cuttersaredesignedforusein deepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfornormal
snowconditions.Maneuverthesnowthrowersothatthecutterspenetratea high
standingsnowdriftto assistsnowfallingintotheaugersforthrowing.
Clean-OutTool
Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtotherearoftheaugerhousing
with amountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedinthechuteassembly
duringoperation,proceedasfollowstosafelycleanthechuteassemblyandchute
opening:
Neveruseyour handstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoffengine
andremain behindhandlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbefore
unclogging.
1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheWheeldrivecontrol.
2. Stoptheenginebyremovingthekey.
3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresit totherearofthe
augerhousing.
4. Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtooltodislodgeandscoopany
snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthechuteassembly.
5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothemountingclipontherearof theauger
housing,reinsertthekeyandstartthesnowthrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theaugercontrolfor afewsecondsto clearanyremainingsnowandicefrom
thechuteassembly.
Theunitwasshippedwithoilin theengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperation
toensureadequateoil intheengine.Forfurtherinstructions,refertotheService&
Maintenancesectionofthismanual.
NOTE:Besureto checktheengineonalevelsurfacewith theenginestopped.
1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.
2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoil fillerneck,andtightenthecapturning
clockwiseuntil capisseated.
flOTE:Onsomeengines,athreadedscrewcapwill bepresentinsteadof
thequarterturnlockingcap.Intheinstanceof athreadedoilcap/dipstick,
DONOTscrewthecap/dipstickin tocheck.Checktheoilbyrestingthecap/
dipstickonthethreads,butnotscrewingit in.
Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoil(5W-30,
with aminimumclassificationofSF/SG)untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh
(H)andlow(L).
flOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking,hard
startingorsparkplugfouling.
Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine
Gasoline
Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthe vaporsare explosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsorwhile the
engineishot orrunning. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother
sourcesof ignition.
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedtominimizecombustionchamber
deposits)with aminimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanolor 15%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
ordirty gasoline.Avoidgettingdirt,dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.
Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor
allowflamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere
gasolineisstored.
Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnottospillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormay
ignite.If anyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingthe
engine.
Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwith skinorbreathingofvapor
1. Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcaptofuelto preventdebrisfrom
enteringfueltank..
2. Afuellevelindicatorislocatedinthefueltank.Filltankuntil fuelreachesthe
fuellevelindictor.SeeFigure10inset.Becarefulnottooverfill.
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