Craftsman 247.883981 Operator's Manual

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Electric Start

SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.883981

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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

o ESPANOL

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

\

Augers

.%o,

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.

6
5
4
3

t 2

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.

==-,.-

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.

S

CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

DISCHARGE

LEFT

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1;DISDHARDE

i

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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Starting The Engine

Alwayskeephandsandfeet dear of movingparts.Donotusea pressurized
starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.

NOTE:Allowtheengineto warmupforafew minutesafterstarting.The
enginewill notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperatures.

Makecertainboththeaugercontrolandwheeldrivecontrolareinthe
disengaged(released)position.

Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donotattemptto turnthe
key.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyfullyinsertedintothe
ignitionswitch.

Eiectrk Starter

Theoptional e[ectrk starter isequippedwith agroundedpowerplug, and
isdesignedto operateonanextensioncordratedfor 15ampsat 125volts,
groundedandratedfor outdooruseusing120volt AChouseholdcurrent,it

mustbe usedwith aproperlygroundedthree-prongreceptacleatai[times
toavoidthe possibilityofeiectrk shock.Followall instructionscarefully

priorto operating theelectricstarter.

Determinethatyourhome'swiringisathree-wiregroundedsystem.Askalicensed
electricianifyouarenotcertain.

Ifyouhaveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows:

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

outletina well-ventilatedarea.

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltothe RUNposition.If
theenginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeathalf-chokeposition
forashortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeintothe RUN

position.

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

RecoilStarter

Donotpull the starterhandlewhilethe enginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_1 position.

2. Movechoketo theCHOKEI,,1¢1position(coldenginestart).Ifengineis
warm,placechokeintheRUNposition.

3. Pushprimerthreetimes,makingsuretocoverventholewhenpushing.

Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen
pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtoberepeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthestarterhandleuntilit beginstoresist,thenpullquicklyand
forcefullytoovercomethecompression.Engineshouldstart.Donotreleasethe

handleandallowittosnapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYtooriginalposition.If
required,repeatthisstep.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltothe RUNposition.If
theenginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeathalf-chokeposition
forashortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeintothe RUN

position.

Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethe machine
unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turntheengineoff after useand
removekey.

Theextensioncordcanbeany length,but must beratedfor 15ampsat125
volts,groundedand ratedforoutdoor use.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.

3. MovechoketotheCHOKEposition [,jC[ (coldenginestart).
NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolintheRUNposition

insteadofCHOKE12¢I

4. Pushprimerthreetimes(3x),makingsureto coverventholeinprimerbulb
whenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent
holewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.

5. Pushstarterbuttontostart engine.Oncetheenginestarts,immediately
releasestarterbutton.Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverload
protection;systemwill temporarilyshut-downtoallowstartertocoolif

electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

Toprolongstarterlife, useshort startingcycles(5secondsmaximum,then

wait one minute).

position.

Stopping TheEngine

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runengineforafewminutesbefore
stoppingto helpdryoff anymoistureontheengine.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto STOP(_ position.

ine.Backfireor en occur.

2. Removethekey.Removingthekeywillreducethepossibilityofunauthorized
startingoftheenginewhileequipmentisnotinuse.Keepthekeyinasafeplace.
Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekey.

3. Wipeallsnowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundtheengineaswellasthe
areainandaroundthewheeldrivecontrolandaugercontrol.Also,engage

andreleasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.

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ToEngageWheelDrive

ReplacingShearPins

1. Withthethrottle controlintheFast(rabbit)_j_ position,movespeed
selectorleverintooneofthesixforward(F)positionsortworeverse(R)

positions.Selectaspeedappropriateforthesnowconditionsandapace
you'recomfortablewith.

flOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntil youare
comfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthesnowthrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnowthrowerwill
move.Releaseit anddrivemotionwi[[stop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositionthespeedselectorlever(changespeedsordirection
oftravel)without firstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnow
throwertoacompletestop.Doingsowi[[resultin prematureweartothe
snowthrower'sdrivesystem.

ToEngageAuger

1. Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezetheaugercontrol
againsttheleft handle.Releaseto stoptheaugers.

Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwith shearpinsandbow-tiecotterpins.

Iftheaugershouldstrikeaforeignobjector kejam, thesnowthrowerisdesigned
sothatthepinsmayshear.Iftheaugerswill notturn,checktoseeif thepinshave
sheared.SeeFigure17.

Figure17

NOTE:Twoextrashearpinsaresuppliedinthemanualbag.

NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswith anything otherthan OEMPartNo.
738-04155replacementshearpins.Anydamageto the augergearboxor
other componentsasaresultof failing todosowill NOTbecoveredbyyour
snowthrower'swarranty.

Alwaysturnoffthesnowthrower'sengineandremovethekeypriortoreplacing
shearpins.

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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageallcontrolsandstop
theengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometoacompletestop.Removethekey
topreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperationorwhile
performinganyadjustmentsorrepairs.

EachUse

1st5-8 hours

25hours

50hours
Annuallyor100hours

BeforeStorage 1. Fuelsystem 1.

f Underheavyloadorinhightemperatures

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.

ENGINEMAINTENANCE

Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice

guidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterortoschedule

service,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Check
Tightenorreplace

Clean
Change

Change

Lubewith lightoil

Change
Cleanandre-gap,orelsereplacewith

newplug.

Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel

oraddagasolineadditivetothegasin
thetank.

Checking Engine Oil

Beforelubricating,repairing,orinspecting,disengageallcontrolsandstop
engine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometoacompletestop.Removethe

[keyto preventunntendedf r ngof theeng he.
NOTE: Check the oil level before each use to be sure correct oil level

is maintained.
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/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,butdonot screwit in.
NOTE:Onsomeengines,athreadedscrewcapwill bepresentinsteadof

thequarterturnlockingcap.Intheinstanceof athreadedoilcap/dipstick,
DONOTscrewthecap/dipstickintocheck.Checktheoilbyrestingthecap/
dipstickonthethreads,butnotscrewingitin.

Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntiloillevel
registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure18.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

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Figure18

Changing Engine Oil

NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthefirst 5hoursofoperationandoncea
seasonorevery50hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthefueltankisempty.Besure
fuelfill capissecure.

2. Placesuitableoil collectioncontainerunderoildrainplug.

3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure19.

18

f

OilDrain

Plug

Figure19

4. Tipenginetodrainoil intothecontainer.Usedoilmustbedisposedofata
propercollectioncenter.

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

Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,the muffler will beveryhot. Becarefulnot

to touchthe muffler.

NOTE:Checkthesparkplugonceaseasonorevery25hoursof operation.Change
thesparkplugonceaseasonorevery100hours.

Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedand
freeofdeposits.

1. Removethesparkplugbootanduseasparkplugwrenchtoremovethe
plug.SeeFigure20.

SparkPlug

5. Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.

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

DONOTusenon-detergentoil or2-strokeengineoil. It couldshortenthe

engine'sservicelife.

y.t,oti'o

(%-400 -200 0o 200 400
(°c) -300 -200 -100 0o

7. Reinstalltheoilfiller cap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyour handswith soapandwater assoonaspossibleafter
handling usedoil.

Checking Spark Plug

DONOTcheckforsparkwith sparkplugremoved.DONOTcrankenginewith
sparkplugremoved.

Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereisapparent
wear,orif theinsulatoris crackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwitha

wirebrushif it istobereused.
Measurethepluggapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessarybybending

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

0.80mm).

F

2

1..030 (.76 mm) Gap

2. Electrodes

3. Porcelain

19

SparkPlugBoot

Figure20

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Figure21

4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthreadthespark
pluginbyhandtopreventcross-threading.

5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchtocompress
thewasher.

NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthesparkplugseats
tocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallingausedsparkplug,tighten1/8-to 1/4-turn
afterthesparkplugseatstocompressthewasher.

'hot andcandama_ me.

Carburetor Adjustment

Thecarburetorisnotuseradjustable.ContactSearsParts& Repairforadjustment.

Lubrication

Drive and Shifting Mechanism

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

NOTE:Beforetippingtheunitonthefronthousing,runthefueltankemptysofuel
doesnotleakoutof thefuel cap.

1. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatit restsontheauger
housing.

2. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrowerby
removingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. RefertoFigure27.

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

22.
NOTE:Becarefulnotto getanyoilonthealuminumdriveplateorrubber

frictionwheel.Doingsowillhinderthesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipe
offanyexcessorspilledoil.

f

4. At leastonceaseasongreasethewheelaxlewithArcticgrease,partnumber
737-0318.Thegreasefitting islocatedonthewheelaxletubebehindthe

wheelaxlesupportbracket.

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.

Gear Case

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

NOTE:Torelievepressure,removetheventplugbeforelubricatingthegearcase.
SeeFigure23.Failuretodosocouldresultindamagetothegearcaseseals.

Augers

Eachof theaugerspiralassembliesissecuredtothespiralshaftwith ashearpin and
cotterpin.Iftheaugershouldstrikeaforeignobjectoricejam,thesnowthroweris
designedsothatthepinsmayshear.

1. Ifaugersdonotturn,checktoseeifpinshavesheared.

2. Replacethepinsifneeded.Tworeplacementshearpinsandcotterpins

havebeenprovidedwiththesnowthrower.Sprayanoil lubricantintoshaft
beforeinsertingnewpinsandsecuringwithnewcotterpins.SeeFigure23.

f

ShearPins VentPlug GreaseFitting ;;

Whe=el

Figure22

Bow-fiePins Spacers

Figure23

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ShavePlate and SkidShoes

Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthroweraresubjectto
wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.

Skid Shoes

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

1. Removethesixcarriageboltsandhexnutsthatsecurethetwo skidshoesto
thesidesoftheaugerhousing.Referto Figure24.

2. Positionthenewskidshoesandsecurewith thecarriageboltsandhexnuts.
Makecertaintheskidshoesareadjustedtobelevel.

Shave Plate

1. Removethehexnutsandcarriageboltsthatsecuretheshaveplatetothe
bottomofthe housing.Referto Figure24.

2. Removetherearmosthexnutandcarriageboltsecuringthebackof each
skidshoetothesidesofthehousing.Loosenthefourremaininghexnuts
securingthe skidshoes.

3. Slidetheshaveplateoutoftheoff-setslotatthebottomofthehousing,and
frombetweentheskidshoesandsidepanelsofthehousing.

4. Withthemountingholestowardthe backoftheunit,slidethenewshave
plateintopositionandsecurewiththefastenersremovedpreviously.

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Figure25

Chute Bracket Adjustment

Ifthespiralatthebottomofthechutedirectionalcontrolisnotfully engagingwith

thechuteassembly,thechutebracketcanbeadjusted.Todoso:

5. Loosenthetwo nutswhichsecurethechutebracketandrepositionit
slightly.SeeFigure26.

6. Retightenthe nuts.

Figure24

Adjustments

Shift Cable

Ifthefull rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,refertothe
Figure25andadjusttheshiftcableasfollows:

1. Placetheshiftleverinthefastestforwardspeedposition.

2. Loosenthehex nutontheshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure25.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthecable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

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Chute Control

Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbyadjustingtheangleofthechute
assembly.RefertotheOperationsectionforinstructions.

Theremotechutecontrolcableshavebeenpre-adjustedat thefactory.Movethe

remotechuteleveronthecontrolpanelforwardto pivottheupperchutedown;
movetheleverrearwardtopivottheupperchuteup.

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Wheel drive control

RefertotheAdjustmentsectionof theAssemblyinstructionstoadjustthewheel
drivecontrol.Tofurthercheckthe adjustment,proceedasfollows:

1. Withthesnowthrowertippedforward(becertaintorunthefuel tankdry
beforetippingtheunitforward),removetheframecoverunderneaththe
snowthrowerbyremovingtheself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure27.

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2. Locatetheopeningbetweentheaxlesupportbracketandthefrontframe
support(SeeFigure28).Lookingthroughthisopening,with thewheeldrive

controlreleased,theremustbeclearancebetweenthefrictionwheeland
thedriveplateinallpositionsofthespeedselectorlever.

3. Withthewheeldrivecontrolengaged,thefrictionwheelmustcontactthe
driveplate.SeeFigure28.

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Skid Shoes

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskidshoes.

Tire Pressure

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthetirepressure.

Belt replacement

Belt Removal Preparation

1. Removethechutecrankrodfromthechutecrankassemblybyremovingthe
hairpinclipshowninFigure29.Movethechutecrankrodawayfromthe

assemblyasshown.

2. Removethreeself-tapscrewsonbothsidesofthetransmissionhousingas
showninFigure29.

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4. If thereisnofrictionwheelclearance,orthefrictionwheeldoesnotsolidly
contactthedriveplate,re-adjustthe locknutonthelowerendofthedrive
cablefollowingtheinstructionsintheAssemblysection.

5. Reassembletheframecover.

Auger Control

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheaugercontrolcable.

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Figure29

Removetheplasticbeltcover,locatedneartheengine,byremovingthe

threeself-tappingscrewsthatsecureit.SeeFigure30.

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LoosentheboltshowninFigure31securingthebeltkeeperbracketandremove

theotherbolt.Pushthebeltkeeperandbracketupofftheenginepulley.

Loosen

Figure31

Auger Belt Replacement

Removethebow-tieclipandflat washerfromtheferruleinordertodisconnectthe
augeridlerrodfromthebrakebracketassembly.SeeFigure32.

NOTE:Makesurethat thelocationoftheferruleontheaugeridlerrodis
maintained.

HairpinClip

andWasher

z-fitting

Figure33

Placea blockofwoodunderneaththeaugerhousingasshowninFigure34
andseparateaugerhousingfromtheframebytiltingthehousingforwardand
pullingupthehandles.

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1. Sliptheaugercontrolbelt(thefrontbelt)offtheenginepulley.

2. Pullthebrakebracketassemblytowardsthecableguiderollerandunhook
theaugercablez-fitting.SeeFigure33.

3. Fromboth sidesofthetheframeassembly,usea 1/2"wrenchto remove
thethreehextapscrewssecuringtheframetotheaugerhousingassembly.
Referbackto Figure29.

NOTE:Donotremovethelowerhexflangelocknutoneachside.

AugerIdler Rod

Ferrule

Figure34

5. Blocktheimpellerwithapieceofwoodtopreventitfromspinningandusea
1/2"wrenchtoremovethehexscrewandflatwasherfromthecenterof the

pulleyontheaugerhousing.SeeAinFigure35.

6. Liftthe brakebracketassemblyoutofthepulleygroove(BinFigure35)and

slidethepulleyassemblyoffthe postsoftheaugerpulleyadapter(C)to
removetheoldbelt.

NOTE:Thepulleyadaptermayslideofftheaugerinputshaftwhenremoving
thepulley.Useextracautiontoensuretheadapterdoesfall and/orget
damagedwhenremovingthepulley.

PlacethenewaugerbeltintheV-grooveof theaugerpulleyand

placethepulleyw/belt insidethebeltkeepers.

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8. Turnthepulleyasnecessarytoalignitsthreeslotsapproximatelywith the
postsof thepulleyadapter,thenpivotthebrakebracketassemblyawayfrom
thepulleygroove.Whilealigningthepulleyslotsandadapterposts,push
theaugerpulleyfullyontotheadapter.RefertoFigure35.Ensurethebrake
puckofthebrakebracketassemblyalignsandisfullyseatedinthepulley

groove.
NOTE:If thepulleyadapterwasremovedwiththe pulley,alignthesplines

ofthepulleyadapterandaugerinputshaft,andpushthe pulleyandadapter
ontotheinputshaft.Referto Figure35.

9. SlidethewasherontothehexscrewremovedearlierandapplyLoctite262to
thethreadsofthehexscrew.

10. Insertthehexscrewthroughthepulleyassemblyandintothethreadsof
theinputshaft.Torquethehexscrewto250-325in.Ibs.tosecuretheauger
pulleyassemblyontheinputshaft.

11. If alsoreplacingthedrivebelt,proceedtothe"DriveBelt"instructions.If
not,repositionthetransmissionframebackontotheaugerhousing.

12. Installthedrivebeltontheenginepulley,re-connecttheaugercable
z-fittingandaugeridlerrodferruletothe brakebracket.Repositionand
securetheenginepulleybeltguard,andre-installthebeltcover.

NOTE:Makesuretoremovethepieceofwoodblockingtheimpeller.
Checktheaugerdrivebeltadjustment.Withtheaugerclutchleverinthe
disengagedposition,thetopsurfaceof thenewbeltshouldbeevenwith the
outsidediameterof thepulley.

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

NOTE:Thebrakepuckmustalwaysbefirmlyseatedinthepulleygroovewhen
augercontrolisdisengaged.

IMPORTANT:Repeatthe"AugerDriveControlTest"fromtheAssemblysection
beforeoperatingsnowthrower.

Drive Belt Replacement

Ifnotalreadydone,removetheaugerdrivebeltfromthefrontpulleyoftheengine
doublepulley.Referto"AugerBeltReplacement"instructionsintheprevious

sub-section.

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Pulltheidlerpulleyawayfromthebacksideofthedrivebeltto relieve
thetension.SeeFigure36.

Slipthedrivebeltoff theidlerpulley.Carefullyreleasetheidlerpulley.

1. Rollthedrivebeltoffthe lowerdrivepulley.

2. Removethebeltfromtheenginepulley.

3. Installthenewbeltonthepulleysinthereverseorderandre-tensionwith
theidlerpulley.

4. Reassemblebyperformingthepreviousstepsintheoppositeorderand

mannerof removal.

ChangingFriction Wheel

Therubberonthefrictionwheelissubjecttowearandshouldbechecked
periodically.Replacethefrictionwheelifanysignsof wearorcrackingarefound.

1. Runtheunit'sfueltankdrybeforeperformingStep2.Donotattemptto
pourfuelfromtheengine.

2. Tipthesnowthrowerupandforward,sothat itrestsonthehousing.

3. Removescrewsfromtheframecoverunderneaththesnowthrower(referto
Figure37).Removetherightwheelfromtheaxle.

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4.

Usinga3/4"wrench,holdthehexshaftandremovethehexscrewand
bellevillewasherandbearingfromleftsideoftheframe.RefertoFigure38.

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Belleville Washer

FrictionWheel Ass'y.

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Figure38

5.

Holdingthefrictionwheelassembly,slidethehexshaftoutofthefriction
wheelassemblyandtheright sideoftheframe.Thespaceron theleft side
ofthe hexshaftwill fallandthesprocketshouldremainhangingloseinthe

chain.

6.

Liftthefrictionwheelassemblyoutbetweentheaxleshaftandthedrive
shaftassemblies.

Removefourscrewssecuringthefrictionwheeltothe hubassembly(referto
Figure39).Discardoldfrictionwheel.

Shaft Out

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8.

Reassemblethenewfrictionwheelontothehubassembly,tighteningthe
fourscrewsinrotationandwithequalforce.Itisimportanttoassemblethe
frictionwheelsymmetricallyforproperfunctioning.

Repositionthefrictionwheelassemblyinthesnowthrowerframe.Insertthe
pinfromthespeedselectorarmassemblyintothefrictionwheelassembly
andholdassemblyin position.RefertoFigure40.

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10. Slidethehexshaftthroughtherightsideoftheframetowardtheleft side

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andthroughthefrictionwheelassembly.

11. Aftermakingcertainthatthechainisonboththelargeandthesmall
sprocket,alignthehexshaftwith thehexhubofthesmallsprocket,and
slidetheshaftthroughthesprocket.

NOTE:Ifthesprocketfellfromthesnowthrowerwhileremovingthehex
shaft,placethesprocketonthechain.Realignthesprocketonthechainwith
thehexhubfacingtherightsideofunit.Positionthehexhubofthesprocket
towardthefrictionwheelwhenslidingthesprocketontothehexshaft.

12. Slidethespacerontotheendofthehexshaft.
flete: Thespaceristo beplacedonthehexshaftbetweenthesprocketand

bearingpreviouslyremovedontheleft sideoftheframe.

13. Alignthebearingontherightendofthe hexshaftwiththehole
in therightsideoftheframe,thenpushthehexshafttotheleft
intopositionintheframe.

14. Slidethebearingontotheleftendofthehexshaftandpressinto
theholeontheleftsidetheframe.

15.

Placethebellevillewasher(roundedsidetowardhead)ontothe

hexscrewremovedearlier,andinsertthescrewintothethreaded
holeofthehexshaft.

16.

Graduallytightenthehexscrewtofullyseatthebearingsineach
sideoftheframeandtosecurethehexshaft.

17. Positiontheframecoveronthebottomoftheframeandsecure
with theself-tappingscrews.Pivotthesnowthrowerdowntoit

normaloperatingposition.

IMPORTAfl#RepeatthedrivecontroltestfromtheAssemblysectionof thismanual

beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

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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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2. 784-0315A Housing,Bearing

3. 918-04514 GearBoxAssembly,Auger

4. 918-0281A BracketAssy,AugerBrake

5. 684-0090B-0637 Impellar,16"

6. 684-04224-0691 Housing,Auger- 45"

7. 684-04151-4028 SpiralAssy,LH

8. 684-04152-4028

9. 710-1245B

10. 710-0389

11. 710-0451

12. 710-0347

13. 710-0376

14. 710-04484

SpiralAssy,RH
Screw,5/16-24x .875
Bolt,Carriage,3/8-16x .750
Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x .75

Screw,HexCap,3/8-16x 1.75
Screw,HexCap,5/16-18x 1.00

Screw,5/16-18x .750

15. J 926-04012 _Nut,Push

16. 736-0188 Washer,..76x 1.49x .06

17. 710-3168 Bolt,Carriage,3/8-16x 1.0

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

19. 911-0677 Ferrule

20. 917-0299 Gear,Worm,DblThread

21. 712-04063 Nut,FlngeLk,5/16-18

22. 712-04065 Nut,FigLk,3/8-16

23. 941-0217 Sleeve

24. 936-0291 Washer,Flat,.88IDx .38OD

25. 914-0126 Key,HiPro,3/16x3/4

26. 914-0135 Key,Woodruff,I/4 x 3/4

27. 714-04040 Pin,BowtieCotter

28. 915-0118 Pin,Spirol,5/16x 1.75

29. 725-0157 Tie, Cable

30. 731-1696B Adapter,Chute,6"

31. 738-0275 Shaft,Gear,Worm

32. 731-05163 Spacer,1.0x 1.5x 1

33. 731-2635 Clip,Mounting

34. 931-2643 Tool,Cleanout

35. 732-0858 Spring,Extension

36. 936-0159 Washer,.349x .879x .063

37. 736-0174 Washer,.625x .885x .015

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

39. 950-04020 Spacer,1.004x 1.375x .25

40. 921-0146 Oil Seal

41. 936-3008 Washer,.344x .75x .12

42. 736-3046A Washer,1.01x 1.86x .06

43. 938-0281 Screw,Shoulder,.625x .17

44. 738-04155 Pin,Shear,.25x 1.75

45. 738-04159 Axle,Spiral,45"

46. 741-0192 Bearing,Flangew/Flats

47. 941-04024 Bearing,SelfAligning

48. 941-0475 Bushing,Nylon

49. 741-0494 Bushing,Flange,1.051x 1.16

50. 747-0980A Rod,AugerIdler

51. 721-0325 Plug

52. 954-04194A V Belt,4Lx44.60"Long

53. 756-0178 Pulley,FlatIdler,2.75OD

54. 756-04244A Pulley,AugerDrive,10.0

55. 784-0385C Bracket,AugerIdler

56. 790-00264A-0637 Bracket,GearBox Support

57. 921-0145 Seal,Oil

58. 936-0266 Washer,Flat,1.52IDx2.00D

59. 790-00181 DriftCutter

60. 790-00280-0637 Plate,Shave,45"

61. 741-0184 Bearing,Thrust

62. 784-5697-0637 Shoe,Skid

63. 749-04384-0637 SupportTube

64. 710-3008 Screw,5/16-18x .75

65. 748-04067A Pulley,Adapter,.75Dia.

66. 918-0246 HsgAssyAugerRH(Inc.40 &70)

67. 918-0247 HsgAssyAugerLH(Inc.40 & 70)

68. 710-1260A Screw,LD,5/16-18x .750

69. 711-04714 Shaft,Drive,Auger

70. 741-0670 FlangeBearing

71. 716-0111 Ext,Ret, Ring

72. 917-1425 Gear,Worm,LH

73. 937-3000 LubeFitting,3/16#70

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710-0276

710-04682

710-0572

710-3118

712-04063

912-3010

914-0101

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
Hex Nut,5/16-18

internalCotterPin

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

10 914-04040 _internalCotterPin _732-0184 Spring,Extension
11 715-04095 SpringPin

12 720-0201A Knob,Crank
13 720-04072A 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 Washer,.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
23 749-04309-0691 Handle,Upper- LH

24 749-04310-0691 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 2-WayChuteControlTM Assy
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

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

63 925-0659 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
75 790-00248B-0637 PanelBracket
76 790-00281B-0637 ShiftLever

77 731-05324 LensPanel
78 777X41804 ReflectorLabel

79 746-04338 Cable,ChuteTilt
80 710-0599 Self-TapScrew(NotShown)

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Dogg,SteeringDrive,LH

Dogg,SteeringDrive,RH
ShaftAssembly,Steering
Assembly,FrictionWheel

Wheel,Friction,Bonded

710-0896 Screw,HexWash

6. 684-0118B-0637 Bracket,AugerActuator

7. 684-0119B-0637 Bracket,DriveActuator

8. 684-0161-0637 Arm,Shift

9. 984-04103 RodAssembly,Shift

10. 684-04212-0637 Bracket,FrictionDriveSupport

11. 684-04235 Sprocket,32T

12. 710-04484 JTT Screw,5/16-18x .750

13. 710-0538 Screw,HexCap Lock,

14. 710-0599 Screw,Hex, 1/4-20x .50

15. 710-0788 Screw,Hex, 1/4-20x 1.00

16. 710-1652 Screw,HexWash.

17. 710-3001 Screw,HexCap,3/8-16

18. 911-04279 Shaft,HexDrive

19. 711-04605 Shaft,Actuator

20. 912-0116 Nut, HexinsertJamLock

21. 912-0138 Nut, Hex,1/4-28GR5

22. 712-04065 Nut,HxFlngeinsertLk

23. 912-0413 Nut, HxinsertJamLk

24. 712-0717 Nut, insert3/8-16

25. 713-0284 Chain,Endless,#41x36L

26. 713-0286 Chain,#420x 40L

27. 913-04015 Sprocket,#41x lOT

28. 914-0104 Pin, InternalCotter

29. 914-0135 Key,Woodruff

30. 914-0388 Key,Hi-Pro,3/16x5/8

31. 916-0104 •E-Ring

32. 716-0136 Ring,Retaining 73.

33. 716-04048 Ring,Retainer 74.

34. 917-0302 Plate,Drive 75.

35. 726-0221 SpeedNut,.500 76.

36. _9320121 Spring,Extension 77.

37. 932-0209 Spring,Extension 78.

38. 936-0158 Washer,Lock,5/8 79.

39. 736-0242 Washer,Bell.,.34x .872x .06
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D = O O

936-0300 Washer,.406x .875x.059

41. 936-0329 Washer,Lock,1/4

42. 711-04615 Pin,Clevis

43. 914-0149B Pin,InternalCotter

44. 937-3000 Fitting,Lube,3/16Drive

45. 738-0143 Screw,Shldr.,.498x .34

46. 738-0279 Spindle,DrivePlate

47. 738-0924A Screw,HexShldr.,1/4-28

48. 741-0163A Ass'y,Bearing/Housing

49. 941-04025 Bearing,SelfAligning

50. 741-04108 Bearing,HexFlange

51. 941-0563 Bearing,Ball

52. 741-0747 Bush,Fig,.5625IDx 1.375x.4375

53. 741-0748 Bush,Fig,.5ID x.627OD

54. 746-04337A Cable,Steering

55. 946-0951A Cable,AugerIdler

56. 747-0973 Rod,DriveClutch

57. 750-04703 Spacer,1.01x 1.50x .93

58. 750-04717 Spacer,.49x 7.865

59. 750-04718 Spacer,.49x 3.545

60. 750-05342 Spacer,.566x .87x .190

61. 750-05343 Spacer,.566x .87x 1.25

62. 750-0903B Spcr.,.514x .632x2.44

63. 950-0997 Spacer,.675x 1.0x .23

64. 750-1302B Spcr,.6725x 1.125x2.48

65. 756-0344 Pulley,Drive

66. 756-0625 Roller,Cable

67. 784-0404 RetainerBracket

68. 784-0406A-0637 Bracket,FrameSupport

69. 784-0407-0637 Bracket,AxleSupport

70. 790-00257-0691 Cover,UpperFrame

71. 790-00259-0691 Cover,LowerFrame

72. 790-00349-0691 TransFrame
684-04169 IdlerPulleyAssembly

710-0157 Screw,Hex5/16-24x .75
710-0191 Screw,Hex3/8-24x 1.25
710-0607 Screw,HxWashHd Tapp
710-0624 Screw,HexCap,5/16-24x 1.50

710-0654A Screw,3/8-16x 1.00
710-0809 Screw,1/4-20x 1.25

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738-04439 Screw,HexCap,5/16-24x .875

81. 710-0347

82. 714-0118

83. 926-04012

84. 931-2531

85. 732-04308A

86. 936-0119
8_ 736-3082A

88. 736-3092

89. 952Z490-SUA EngineComplete

90. 748-04112A ShoulderSpacer,.3175x .500x .094

91. 750-04571 ShoulderSpacer,.260x .785x .538

92. 750-04821 ShoulderSpacer,.340x 1.00

93. 750-05316 Spacer,1.02x 1.63x .1425

94. 954-04194A V-Belt,4Lx 44.60

95. 954-04202 V Belt,3/8x 36.68

96. 756-04224 Pulley,Fiatidler,2.75OD

97. 756-0241B DoublePulley,3.25x 2.75

98. 784-0385D Bracket,Augeridler

99. 790-00167A-0637 Belt KeeperBracket

100. 790-00208C idler DriveWheelBracket

101. 790-00254A-0637 BeltCoverBracket

102. 634-0225A-0911 WheelAss'y.- LH
634-0226A-0911 WheelAss'y.- RH

734-2031 Tire

D = 0 e

Screw,HexCap,3/8-16x 1.75
Key,Square,1/4x 1.5

Nut,Push
Cover,Belt

TorsionSpring,.850dia.x .333Ig.
Washer,Lock,5/16

Washer,Fiat,.406x 1.25
Washer,Fiat,.265x 1.0x.030

103. 711-04606A Axle,Wheel,45"

104. 756-04244A AugerPulley,10.0x .5

734-1124A-0662 RimAssembly
934-0255 Valve

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777D18046 777122341

777S32636

l. EEP AWAY FROM ROTATING IMPELLER AND AUGER. CONTACT

WITHIMPELLEROR AUGER CANAMPUTATEHANDS AND FEET.

2. USE CLEAN-OUT TOOLTO UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE.

3. DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOP ENGINE, AND REMAINBEHIND
HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVESTOPPED BEFORE

UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING MACHINE.

4. TO AVOID THROWN OBJECTS INJURIES, NEVER DIRECT
DISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.USEEXTRA CAUTIONWHEN
OPERATINGON GRAVEL SURFACES.

5. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL _ =4

777D16353

777S32280 777D16340

777123013

777122340

777D18038

777122363

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11
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710-04915

951-11339

710-04915

951-10757
951-11595

731-05632

951-10637
951-11302

710-04914
951-11181
951-11321

710-04968
951-11338

712-05015
951-11311

710-04915

D = I! II

BoltM6x12
MufflerShield
BoltM6x12

ThrottleControlKnob
ControlPanel

Key
KeySwitchAssembly

ChokeKnob
BoltM6xlO

ExhaustPipeShield
CarburetorHeatShield
BoltM6x16

MufflerAssembly
Nut,M8
ThrottleControlAssembly

BoltM6x12

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131
132

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134
135

135
136
137
138
139

147

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b

C

d

e

f

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710-05392
710-05056
951-11315
951-11353

951-11354
751-14035
951-10639A

951-11824
951-11304
951-11192
736-04477
712-05015

751-14231

n/a
736-04638

710-05469
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a

X

StudM6-8x100
StudM6-8x118
CarburetorIntakeGasket
CarburetorInsulator

CarburetorGasket
CarburetorAssembly

PrimerAssembly
PrimerBulb

HeaterBox
ChokeAssembly

LockWasher
NutM6

CarburetorRebuildKit
(Incl.h,l,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,v,x)

ChokeShaft
ChokeControlLeverWasher

FuelShutoffLeverScrew

ChokePlate
ThrottleShaft
ThrottlePlate

Gasket

D = O

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n/a

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951-11906
n/a

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n/a

n

n/a

o

n/a

P

n/a

q

n/a

r

s

n/a

t

951-11970
n/a

U

951-11348

V

710-04945

W

X

951-11349
710-04938

Y

139_ 0--139

D = O e

ThrottleShaftCover

IdleJetRivet
IdleJetAssembly

IdleSpeedAdjustingScrew
PrimerPipe

PrimerHose
PrimerHoseClamp

CarburetorBody

FloatPin
EmulsionTube
NickelPlatedBrassNeedleValve
MainJet

NeedleValveSpring
Float

FuelBowlGasket
FuelBowl

FuelBowlGasket
FuelBowlMountingBolt

FuelDrainPlugGasket
FuelDrainPlug

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140

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44

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144-GasketKit-Complete

145-GasketKit-External

146-CompleteEngine

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42

43
44
48

49
5O
51
52
53

54

55
56

57
58
59
60

61
62
64

65
66
67

951-11951
951-12092
951-11953

951-11954
951-12593
951-11956

951-11373
736-04453
714-04077
951-11958
951-11365

951-11358

951-10307
715-04102

715-04092
951-11959
951-11376
736-04545

951-11283
951-11577
951-14220

951-11340

951-11375
710-06061
710-06062

m = O Q

ConnectingRodAssembly
Piston

PistonPinSnapRing
PistonPin

PistonRingSet
GovernorGear/ShaftAssembly
RadialBallBearing

FlatWasher
GovernorShaftClip

GovernorSeal
GovernorArmShaft

CrankshaftKit
(Inc.49,54,55,65,81)

WoodruffKey
DowelPin 9X 12

DowelPin7 X14
CamshaftAssembly

CrankcaseCoverGasket
Washer

Oil FillPlugAssembly
O-Ring
CrankcaseCover
CrankcaseCoverKit

(Inc.49,59,60,64-68)
Oil Seal

BoltM8x38
BoltM8x45

m

68
69
7O

71
73
74

75
76
77

78
79
8O
81

140
141

143
144

145

146

710-06063
710-04968
951-11320

710-05349
951-11381
951-12073

951-11904
951-11971A
951-11359A

951-11360A

951-11350
736-04440
710-04906
951-11499
951-12095

951-11969
951-10641
951-11362

951-11363

952Z490-SUB

D = W O

BoltM8x35
BoltM6x16

OilTubeSupportBracket
BoltM6x8

Oil FillTubeO-Ring
Oil FillTubeAssembly
DipstickO-Ring
DipstickAssembly

CrankcaseKit
(Inc.49,52,77,81)

ShortBlockAssembly
(Inc.40-44,48-68,77-81,

102,105,106,108,110,111,
125,131,132,140,141)
Oil DrainPipe
DrainPipeWasher10X16X1.5

Oil DrainPlugBolt
OilSeal

BalanceGearAssembly
Bearing

Oil DrainAsm
GasketKit- Complete

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

GasketKit- External
(Inc.79,108,125,131-133)

CompleteEngine

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(_ ,126a 14S- GasketKit- [xternal

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102
103

104

105
106
107

108
109
109

110
111
112
113
114

115

951-11337
951-11337
951-11962
951-11335

951-12592

951-11361A

715-04097
951-12094
951-10292

951-11212
710-04964
951-11207

710-06064
710-06065
951-11964
951-12077
951-12078

951-12080

D = O 0

ValveKit
ValveKit

Tappet

PushRodKit
CylinderHeadKit

(Inc.106,110-112,125)
CylinderHeadAssembly
(Inc.100,101,104,106,108-112,
114-122,125,129-133)

DowelPin
CylinderHeadGasket

SparkPlug/F6Rtc
MufflerGasket

ExhaustStudM8x48.5
MufflerStudAssembly

BoltM10x1.25x87
BoltM10x1.25x65
IntakeValveSeal

IntakeValveSpringRetainer

ValveSpring

ExhaustValveSpringRetainer

m

116
117
118

119
120
121

122
123
124
125
126a

126b
127
128

142
144

145

146

951-12081
951-11965
951-11981

710-04962
951-11966
751-11123

751-11124
710-05054
951-11220
951-11967
731-07059

726-04101
951-11317
710-04915

951-11333
951-11362

951-11363

952Z490-SUB

D = O O

ExhaustLashCap
PushRodGuide

RockerArmAssembly
Bolt,Pivot
RockerArm

AdjustingNut,Valve

PivotLockingNut

ValveCoverBolt
ValveCover
ValveCoverGasket

BreatherHose
BreatherHoseClamp

CylinderBaffle
BoltM6x12

ValveCoverKit

GasketKit- Complete
(Inc.52,59,65,79,81,106,

108,125,131-133)
GasketKit- External

(Inc.79,108,125,131-133)
CompleteEngine

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87
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710-04965
951-11196
710-04967

951-11305
710-05350
951-12553
710-04969

710-04966
951-11186
951-12556

D = O

ScrewM4X55
ElectricStarter
BoltM8x55

IgnitionCoilAssembly
IgnitionCoilBolt

AlternatorAssembly
BoltM6x30
BoltM6x8

AlternatorWireClampBracket
Flywheel

m

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90

91
92
93

95
96
97
98

951-11313
951-11314

712-04220
710-04968
710-04915

951-11211
951-14223
736-04455
710-04974

98

D = O

CoolingFan
StarterCup
FlywheelNut,M14x1.5

BoltM6x16
BoltM6x12

BlowerHousing
RecoilStarterAssembly

FlatWasher
BoltM6xlO

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25
26

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951-11933
710-04970

750-05312
750-05313
951-11201
951-11319

951-11318
951-11351
710-04968
736-04452

34 32

D = O

FuelCapAssembly
FuelLevelIndicator

BoltM8x20
Bushing,Slot

Bushing,Rnd
FuelTankAssembly
FuelTankShroud

FuelTankMountingBracket
EngineShroud

BoltM6x16
Bush

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26

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27

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951-11700

29

710-04921

30

951-11182

32

712-04212

33

710-04908

34

951-11307

35

951-11306

36

951-11203

37

951-11309

I

24

m = O O

FuelLineKit
FuelHoseClamp

BoltM8x14
FuelTankMountingBracket

FlangeNutM6
GovernorArmBoltM6X21

GovernorArm
GovernorSpring

ThrottleReturnSpring
GovernorRod

43

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.

/

OWNERSWARRANTYRESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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

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

GENERALEMISSIONSWARRANTYCOVERAGE:

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

warrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedbytheuseofanon-exemptedadd-onormodifiedpart.

WARRANTEDPARTS:

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

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

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

1. Fuel Metering System

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

Fuel tank

2. Air Induction System

Air cleaner
Intake manifold

3. Ignition System

Spark plug(s)
Magneto ignition system

4. Exhaust System

Catalytic converter
SAI (Reed valve)

5. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above System

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

6. Evaporative Control

Fuel hose
Fuel hose clamps

Tethered fuel cap
Carbon canister

Vapor lines

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.

FAMILYYBSXS.3192VA 274812

GDOC-100182Rev.B

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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
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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.

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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
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Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A.

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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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® Marca Registrada ! TMMarca de Fabrica de KCD IP, LLC en Estados Unidos, o Sears Brands, LLC in otros paises

MCMarque de commerce ! MDMarque deposee de Sears Brands, LLC

Au Canada pour service en frangais:

1-800-LE-FOYER Mc

(1-800-533-6937)

www.sears.ca