Craftsman 247.885500 User Manual [en, es]

Owner’s Manual

CRRFTSMRN

8.5 Horse Power
26” Two-Stage Track Drive

Snow Thrower

Model No.

247.885500

CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.

770-0373A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content

Warranty Information
Safe Operation Practices
Accessories
Assembly
Operation

Page

2
3
5 Off-Season Storage
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12

Content

Maintenance
Service & Adjustment

Trouble-Shooting
Repair Parts

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17
20
24
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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Two -Year Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated and tuned
up according to the instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material

and workmanship.
If this Craftsman snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days

from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as skid shoes, shave plate and spark
plugs.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner’s manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL60179

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Horsepower; 8.5
Engine Oil SAE 5W30 oil
Fuel Capacity: 1 gallon
Spark Plug: RJ-19LM
Engine: 143.988501

MODEL NUMBER

247.885500Model Number

Serial Number.......

Date of Purchase
Record both serial number and date of purchase

and keep in a safe place for future reference.

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the

personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate your snow thrower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in
personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As

DANGER:'''''^^ any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious

injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be

maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources

Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the

muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section

of this manual.)

TRAINING

• Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this machine before operating it. Keep this
manual In a safe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts.

® Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a

snow thrower. Children 14 years old and over should
only operate a snow thrower under close parental
supervision. Only persons well acquainted with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your
snow thrower.

• No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.

PREPARATION

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is

to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards,
wires and other foreign objects.

• Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate

outer garments for winter. Do not wear jewelry, long
scarfs or other loose clothing which could become
entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.

• Before working with gasoline, extinguish all cigarettes

and other sources of ignition. Check the fuel before
starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors,
while the engine is running, or until engine has been

allowed to cool at least two minutes. Replace gasoline
cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before
starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

® Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with

electric drive motors or electric starting motors.

« Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or

crushed rock surface.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine
is running (except where specifically recommended
by manufacturer).

® Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor

temperature before starting to clear snow.

® Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during

operation or while performing an adjustment or repair,
to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine in any direction.

OPERATION

“ Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keep clear of discharge opening and auger at all
times.

® Exercise extreme caution when operating on or

crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.

« Do not carry passengers.
® After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove

wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the
snow thrower for any damage. Repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

® If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop

the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

» Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating

position, before unclogging the collector/impeller
housing or discharge guide and before making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never place your

hand in the discharge or collector openings. Use a
stick or wooden broom handie to unclog the
discharge opening.
Take ail possible precautions when leaving the unit

unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop
the engine and remove the key.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain coiiector/impeilerand aii moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect spark piug wire and keep away
from plug to prevent accidental starting.

Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it
and/or transporting the snow thrower in or out of
building. Open doors before starting the engine in that
case. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.

Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
Never operate the snow thrower without guards,
piates or other safety protection devices in place.
Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosure, automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc.,
without proper adjustments of snow thrower
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate. Never operate the
machine at high transport speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone
in front of unit while throwing snow.
Disengage power to collector/impeller of the snow
thrower when transporting it or when the unit is not in use.
Use only attachments and accessories (such as
wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.) approved

by the snow thrower manufacturer.

• Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk, never run.

• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause severe
burn injury. Do not touch the muffler or the engine
while starting or operating the snow thrower.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at

frequent intervals for proper tightness, thus ensuring
that the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank

inside a building where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water heaters, space heaters, clothes
dryers and the like. Allow engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.

• Always refer to owner’s guide instructions for
important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for
an extended period.

• Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

• Check clutch controls periodically to verify that these
engage and disengage properly and readjust if
necessary. Refer to Service and Adjustments section
page 20 of this owner’s guide.

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.

Following are representations of some of the safety labels on your Craftsman snowthrower. Please follow the

instruction on these labels and maintain safety while using or servicing the equipment.

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AWARNING

1. STOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING

DEBRIS AND SERVICING UNIT.

2. KEEP CLEAR OF IMPELLER WHILE

ENGINE IS RUNNING

3. NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT
BYSTANDERS OR WINDOWS OR
ALLOW ANYONE IN FRONT OF

UNIT

4. THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA
THE EQUIPMENT IS TO BE

USED AND REMOVE ALL DOOR
MATS, SLEDS, BOARDS, WIRES AND
OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS

5. REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR
FULL INSTRUCTIONS n7s<i

AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING AUGER ­KEEP HANDS, FEET
AND CLOTHING AWAY.

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SHUTOFF ENGINE
BEFORE UNCLOG
GING DISCHARGE
CHUTE.

ACCESSORIES

These accessories were available when the snow thrower was purchased. They are also
available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can
order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your snow thrower.

Belt

Spark Plug

HARDWARE PACK

Lay the hardware pieces from the hardware pack on the figure here and you will have automatically sorted these
according to the steps of the assembly procedure described later. (Only one unit of each hardware has been shown per group.

The number in parenthesis indicates the total number of the hardware needed in that group.)

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil, but
without gasoline, in the engine. After assembly, see

OPERATION section of this manual for fuel selection
and fill-up.

NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your

snow thrower, stand behind the unit with the engine

farthest away from you. See Figure 1 inset.

Your snow thrower has been completely assembled
at the factory, except the handle and the handle
panel, the discharge chute assembly, the chute crank
assembly and the shift rod. These parts are shipped
loose in the carton.

Removing From Carton

® Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides

flat on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.

• Remove all loose parts. For a complete list of
the loose parts, refer to the following section,

• Move the snow thrower out of the carton.

• Make certain all parts and literature have been

removed before discarding the carton.

Loose Parts

(See Figure 1.)

a. Handle Panel and Chute Assembly
b. Right Hand Handle
c. Left Hand Handle

d. Chute Crank Assembly
e. Shift Rod
f. Hardware Pack

Assembly Tips: For easier assembly purposes,

remove the chute from the carton and lay it on top of
the engine. Do not unwrap the chute till you have
installed the handle panel and the clutch cables.

Tools Required

1. 1/2", 7/16”, 3/8” wrenches or a set of adjustable
wrenches

2. Set of standard head screw drivers

3. Set of philips head screw drivers

4. Funnel

WARNING: Make certain the spark plug

A

wire is disconnected and moved away from

the spark plug before assembling the snow
thrower.

Attaching Handle Assembly

® Stretch out control cables and place on the floor.

Place the right handle in position with the flat

side against the snow thrower. You can identify

the right handle by the traction drive control label
on it and the left handle by the auger dutch
control label on it.

® Secure bottom hole in the handle to the snow

thrower using 5/16 x3/4" hex bolt and lock
washer from the hardware pack (group A on
page 6). Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.

Lock Washer &

Place a handle tab, included in the hardware
pack (group A on Page 6), over the upper hole in
handle so that the contour of the handle tab
matches that of the handle. See Figure 2.
Secure handle tab to the snow thrower using
hex bolt (5/16 X 1 -3/4" long) and lock washer
from the same group in the hardware pack. Do
not tighten at this time.
Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do
not tighten at this time.
Place the handle panel in position between the
handles so the ends of the curved part of the
handles go through the slots in the handle panel.

Align the holes in the handle with the holes on
the two sides of the handle panel. See Figure 3.

the contour of the carriage bolt head with the
handle.

• Attach each side of rear of handle panel with one
1 /4-20 hex bolt and flange nut from the hardware
pack (group C on page 6). See Figure 3. Do not
tighten at this time.

• Tighten all loose hardware on the handle
assembly in the following order — first the hex
bolts at the bottom of the handle, then the
carriage bolts and lastly the hex bolts on the rear
of the handle panel.

Attaching Clutch Cables

The Z ends of the clutch cables are hooked into the
clutch grips on each handle.

• Locate two .375” wide hex jam nuts which were
placed on the Z ends for shipping purposes.
Thread these nuts all the way up the threaded
portion of the Z ends of the clutch cables. See

Figure 4.

• Place the clutch grip in the raised (up) position.

• Thread the cable onto the threaded portion of
the Z fitting until there is no slack in the cable,
but the cable is NOT tight. See Figure 4. Do not
overtighten cable.

• When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the
hex nut against the bottom portion of the cable to
lock it in position. Use pliers and 3/8" wrench to
lock the hex nut.

• Tighten traction drive control cable in the same
manner.

Right Handle

Figure 3

Attach the handle panel to the handle with two
carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side
against the handle panel) and hex nuts on each
side. See Figure 3. You will find these fasteners
in the hardware pack (group B on page 6). Align

A

(Viewed from under the handle panel)

Figure 4

WARNING: If there is tension on the cable

when the clutch grip is released, the safety

features of the snow thrower may be
overridden.

Attaching Shift Rod

• Place the shift lever in the sixth (6) speed
position.

• Place the bent end of the shift rod into the hole in
the shift arm assembly. See Figure 5. Secure with
5/16 flat washer and hairpin clip from the hardware
pack (group D on page 6).

• Start threading the ferrule (included in the same
group in the hardware pack) onto the other end
of the shift rod. It has to line up with the upper
hole in the shift lever (beneath the handle
panel). While aligning the ferrule, push down on
the shift rod and the shift arm assembly as far as
it will go.

• Once the ferrule slides into the hole, turn it
counter-clockwise one more full turn and insert it
in the hole in the shift lever.

Place the chute flange keeper (flat side down)
beneath lip of chute assembly as shown in
Figure 6.You will find the chute flange keepers in
group E of the hardware pack,
insert 1/4-20 hex bolt from group E of the
hardware pack (on page 6) up through chute

flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in

Figure 6. Do not tighten at this time. Rotate

chute to install all the flange keepers.

Traction

Drive

Clutch

Shift
Lever

Chute Distance
Control

/

Auger
Control

Upper
Hole in
Shift
Lever

Flat
Washer

airpin

Clip

Spring
Washer

hift

Rod

Shift Arm

Hairpi
Clip

Flat

Assembly

Washer

Figure 5

NOTE: It may be necessary to pull the shift lever out

of the sixth speed position and move it towards the
fifth speed position until the ferrule slides into the hole
without force.

• After assembling all three chute flange keepers,
tighten, then back off 1/4 turn to allow easier

movement of the chute. Use (2) 7/16" wrenches.

Attaching Chute Crank

• Insert 5/16x1.5" hex bolt (from group F of the

hardware pack on page 6) through the upper
chute crank bracket. This bracket is already
assembled on the chute crank. See Figure 7 for
the position of the chute crank on the snow
thrower.

Lock Washer,

• Secure the ferrule to the shift lever with another

5/16 flat washer and hairpin clip from group D of
the hardware pack. See Figure 5.

• Make certain to check for correct adjustment of
the shift rod as instructed in the Adjustment
section before operating the snow thrower.

Attaching Chute

• Place the chute assembly over the chute
opening with the latter facing the front of the unit.

NOTE: Make sure that the chute cables are

straightened while assembling the chute.

Place the hex bolt into the hole provided in the
left handle. Fasten with lock washer and 5/16
hex nut from the same group of the hardware

pack. Do not tighten until after attaching the

other end of the chute crank.

You may have to loosen the carriage bolts and
hex lock nuts which secure the lower chute
crank bracket to the extension on the left side of

the chute assembly. See Figure 8.

Attaching Turn Triggers

• Check and make sure that the right hand trigger
cable is routed in front of the traction drive cable.

• Feed the trigger cable up through the outer side of
the slot in the handle panel. Do noffeed the cable
through the same side of the slot as the Z fitting.

• Place the cable barrel fitting into the hole in the
trigger. You can find the triggers and associated
hardware in group H of the hardware pack (on
page 6). Pull on the cable and rotate it around the
bottom of the trigger, with the inner cable in the
slot, until the cable end can be pushed into the
trigger housing and snapped tight. See Figure 11.

Place one 3/8 ID flat washer (from group G of

the hardware pack) on the end of the chute

crank, then insert the end of the crank into the
eye hole in the plastic bushing in the chute crank
bracket. See Figure 9.

Place the other 3/8 ID flat washer (from the
same group of hardware) on the end of the
chute crank and insert hairpin clip into eye hole
at the end of the chute crank. See Figure 9.
Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the
chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute
assembly. Tighten the nuts on the lower chute
crank bracket securely.

Trigger

Note: When the cable is installed correctly, you should

not be able to pull the cable out of the trigger housing.

• Place the right turn trigger in position

underneath the right handle. Secure with screw
and weld nut from group H of the hardware pack.
See Figure 12. You will need a phlllips
screwdriver for tightening the screw.

Figure 9

Using a wrench, tighten the hex bolt and the hex
nut on the upper chute crank bracket.

Fully rotate the chute, using the chute crank, to
make sure that it moves freely.
Slip the cables that run from the handle panel to
the chute into the cable guide located on top of
the engine. See Figure 10.

Cable Guide

Figure 10

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Figure 12

Secure the right turn trigger cable to the right
lower handle, using cable tie provided in the

hardware pack. Make sure to route the cable tie

over the drive cable. See Figure 13.

• Secure the left turn trigger cable to the lower
handle using the other cable tie. Make sure to
route the cable tie below the auger drive cable
so that when the trigger cable is secured by the
cable tie, the auger drive cable is left outside the
cable tie.

• Trim excess ends from each cable tie.

Adjusting Traction Drive Control

• To check the adjustment of the traction drive
control and shift lever, move the weight transfer
lever to the transport position (shown in Figure
16 on page 13) and the shift lever all the way
forward to sixth (6) position.

• With the traction drive controi released, pull the
triggers up to the handle and then push the snow
thrower forward to check that the tracks turn.

• Squeeze traction drive control against the handle
and pull the starter. The tracks should turn.

• Now release the traction drive control and pull
the starter again. The unit should not move.

• Before proceeding with adjustment, check to
make sure that the spark plug is

disconnected.

• If the traction drive control needs adjustment,
loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable
and thread the cable one turn. Recheck
adjustment and repeat as necessary.

• Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.

NOTE: The right side cable tie must be used to keep

cable from coming in contact with the moving shift
arm from the transmission.

Lamp Wiring

• Wrap the wire from the lamp down the right
handle. Plug wire into the alternator lead wire
under the fuel tank.

IMPORTANT: Assemble your snow thrower, then

check the adjustments as instructed and make any
final adjustments necessary before operating the unit.

Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage

to the snow thrower.

Final Adjustments

Adjusting Auger Control

• To check the adjustment of the auger control,
squeeze the left hand clutch grip until the rubber
bumper is compressed. There should be slack in

the clutch cable.

• Release the clutch grip. The cable should be

straight. Make certain you can depress the
auger control grip against the left handle
completely.

• If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hex jam
nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out
(for more slack).

• Recheck the adjustment. Tighten the jam nut

against the cable when correct adjustment is

reached.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Service and

Adjustment section.

Adjusting Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be changed by adjusting the skid shoe.
® Return weight transfer lever (shown in Figure

16) to normal position before adjusting skid

shoes.

• For close snow removal, adjust skid shoes
higher to minimize gap between the shave plate
and the ground.

• For snow removal from uneven ground like
gravel, adjust skid shoes downward to create
sufficient clearance between the bottom edge of
shave plate and the ground.

• Adjust the skid shoes by loosening the four hex

nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes

to desired position. Make certain the entire

bottom surface of skid shoe is against the
ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid
shoes. See Figure 14.

• Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

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IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the

friction wheel and the drive plate.

Shifting Mechanism

• Lubricate the shifting mechanism and pivot
points on the shift rod with engine oil at least
once a season or after every 25 hours of
operation.

Traction Drive Control

• Lubricate cams on the ends of the control rods
which interlock the traction drive and auger
controls at least once a season or every 25
hours of operation with grease. The cams can be
accessed beneath the handle panel.

Gear Case

• The gear case is lubricated with grease at the
factory and does not require checking. If
disassembled for any reason, lubricate with two
ounces of Shell Alvania grease.

Bearings

• Once a season lubricate the auger bearings and
the bearings on the side of the frame with light
oil. See lube chart below.

Check V-belts

Follow the instructions below to check the condition
of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation.

• Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing two self-tapping screws.

• Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or
excessively worn out belts.

Check Friction Wheel

Follow the instructions below to check the condition of
the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation.

• Remove the four self-tapping screws from the
frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

• Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for
excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the
friction wheel drive hub.

• Also engage traction drive control and check if
the friction wheel is making contact with the
friction plate.

• If it does not make contact, adjust the traction
drive cable following instructions page 11 and
page 20. Recheck the friction wheel.

• Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary.
Refer to instructions on page 22.

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Engine Maintenance

Engine Oil

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil’s
SAE viscosity grade according to the expected
operating temperature.

colder

5W30-^

-32°

Viscosity Chart

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30

etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi
viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption

when used above 32° F. Check your snow thrower’s
engine oii level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.

Refer to the viscosity chart for proper selection of

engine oil.

Checking Oil Level

Before operating the snow thrower, check the oil

level.

• With engine on level ground, the oil must be to
FULL mark on dipstick.

• Stop engine and wait several minutes before

checking oil level. Remove oil fill cap and
dipstick.

• Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and

tighten securely.

• Remove dipstick and check. If oil is not up to the
FULL mark on dipstick, add 5W30 oil.

warmer

► SAE30

Changing Oi!

Change engine oil after the first two hours of
operation and every 25 hours thereafter.

In order to do that you will have to first drain the spent
engine oii from the engine and then refill with fresh oil.

• Drain oil while engine is warm. Remove oil drain
cap located at the bottom of the recoil starter of
the engine. Catch oil in a suitable container.

• When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain

plug securely.

• Remove the dipstick from the oil fill plug. For

location of the oil fill plug, see Figure 17. Pour

fresh oil slowly through the plug. Replace

dipstick.

• Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to

the FULL mark on the dipstick.

WARNING: Temperature of muffler and

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nearby areas may exceed 150° F(65°C).
Avoid these areas.

Spark Plug

• Clean area around the spark plug base.

• Remove and inspect the spark plug.

• Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted,
burned, or the porcelain is cracked. See Figure 19.

• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to 0.030"
at least once a season or every 50 hours of
operation. See Figure 19.

• Spark plug replacement is recommended at the
start of each season. Refer to engine parts list
for correct spark plug type.

NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Sparkplug

should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and

washing with a commercial solvent.

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Porcelain

Figure 19

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Always stop the engine, dis

A

connect spark plug wire and move it away
from the spark plug before performing any
adjustments or repairs.

Never attempt to clean the chute or make

any adjustments while the engine is running.

Adjustments

Traction Drive Control

Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Set-Up
Instructions to adjust the traction drive control. If you
are not sure of proper adjustment, check as follows.

• Drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the
gas cap if the snow thrower has already been
operated.

• Tip the snow thrower forward and remove the
four self-tapping screws that hold the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower.

• With the traction drive control released, make
sure that there is clearance between the friction
wheel and the friction plate in all positions of the
shift lever. See Figure 20.

NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be

certain to remove it.

Augers

The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two

shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign
object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so
that the bolts will shear.

• If the augers will not turn, check to see if the
bolts have sheared. Replace if necessary. See
Figure 21. Two replacement shear bolts and hex
lock nuts have been provided in the hardware
pack with the snow thrower. See page 6.

With the traction drive control engaged, make
sure that the friction wheel is making contact
with the friction plate. Also make sure that the
overtravel spring is stretched.

If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut
on the traction drive cable and thread the cable
in or out as necessary.
Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the
frame cover.

Auger Clutch

To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Adjustment
section of Assembly Instructions.

Chute Assembly

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to
page 13.

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted by adjusting the skid shoe. Refer to
page 11 of this manual.

Shift Rod

To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.

• Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
ferrule underneath the shift panel. Remove the
ferrule from the hole in the shift lever.

• Place the shift lever on the handle panel in the
sixth (6) speed position (all the way forward).

• Push down on the shift rod (and shift arm
assembly) as far as it will go. Hold it in this
position. See Figure 22.

• Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod as
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the

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upper hole in the shift iever.

Traction

Drive

Clutch

Upper
Hole in
Shift
Lever

Shift
Lever

Chute Distance
Control

^ Auger

Control

Flat
Washer

airpin

Clip

Auger Drive Belts

• Disconnect the chute crank at the chute
assembly by removing the cotter pin and the flat
washer.

• Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing two self-tapping screws.
See Figure 23.

Self-Tapping
Screw

Spring
Washer

Hairpi
Clip

Flat

Washer

Figure 22

hift

Rod

Shift Arm
Assembly

• Insert the ferrule into the upper hole in the shift
lever from the right side when adjustment is
correct. Secure with the flat washer and the
hairpin clip that you had earlier removed. See

Figure 22.

• Check for correct adjustment of the traction
drive control as instructed in the Final
Adjustment section.

Service

Shave Plate And Skid Shoes

The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the

snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be
checked periodically and replaced when necessary.

• To remove skid shoes, remove the two carriage
bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts (on each
side) which attach them to the snow thrower.
See Figure 14.

• Reassemble new skid shoes with the hardware
earlier removed. Make sure to insert the cupped
side of the washer against the skid shoe so that the
skid shoe is adjusted to be level.

• To remove shave plate, remove the carriage
bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which
attach it to the snow thrower housing.

Reassemble new shave plate, making sure
heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of
the housing. Tighten securely.

Belt Removal And Replacement

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire

from the spark plug and ground it.

A

Self-Tapping Screw

Figure 23

Unthread the bottom of the auger cable from the

top of the cable, leaving the hex nut in place.

Remove the six lock washers and hex nuts which
attach the auger housing assembly to the frame.
See Figure 24. (Only two pairs of lock washers and
hex nuts are shown in the figure.)

Lock Washer
and Hex Nut

Track

Frame

Figure 24

Separate the housing from the frame assembly

by standing in the operating position and lifting

up on the handles. The frame and housing will

separate and the rear auger drive belt will come

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off the pulleys. See Figure 25.

FrontAuger

Drive Belt

Figure 25

• To remove the front auger drive belt, push the
idler pulley to the left and lift front auger drive
belt from the front auger pulley. See Figure 25.
Replace both auger drive belts by following the

preceding instructions.

NOTE: When reassembling the two halves of the unit,

make sure that the auger drive cabie is routed
through the cabie roiier guide.

Drive Belt

NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop boit

after the new belt has been assembled. See Figure 26.

Friction Wheel Rubber

The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and
should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation
and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel

rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found.

• Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

• Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it
rests on the housing.

• Remove four self-tapping screws from the

frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

• Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen,

but do not completely remove, the hex bolt and
bell washer from the left end of the shaft. See

Figure 27.

• Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing the two self-tapping screws.
See Figure 23.

• Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

• Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.

• Remove four self-tapping screws from the frame

cover underneath the snow thrower.

• Pulling the idler pulley upward, roll the belt off
the idler pulley and the engine pulley and lift belt
off friction wheel disc. See Figure 26.

=riction

Friction

Removeold

V№eei

belt from

here

Auger

uiiey

Support

Bracket

Figure 26

Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket

drops on the auger pulley. See Figure 26.

Slip belt between friction wheel and friction disc
plate and remove the belt. See Figure 26.
Reassemble with new drive belt.

Move the weight transfer lever to the packed

snow position. Refer to Figure 16.

Lightly tap the head of the bolt to dislodge the
ball bearing from the right side of the frame; then
remove the hex bolt and the bell washer from left
end of the shaft.
Sliding the shaft to the right, remove the spacer,
the sprocket and the friction wheel assembly
from the shaft. See Figure 28.
Remove the six screws from the friction wheel
assembly (three from each side). Remove the

friction wheel rubber from between the friction
wheel plate.

Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the

friction wheel assembly tightening the six screws
in rotation and with equal force.

Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the

pin of the shift rod assembly and slide the shaft

through the friction wheel. See Figure 28.

Slide the shaft into the hex I.D. of the sprocket,

the spacer and the left ball bearing and secure

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with the bell washer and hex bolt. See Figure 28.

Figure 28

Carburetor

WARNING: If any adjustments are made to

A

If you think the carburetor needs to be adjusted, see
your nearest authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet.

the engine while the engine is running (e.g.
carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts.
Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.

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OFF-SEASON STORAGE

If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or

longer, It needs to be prepared for storage. Also, at

the end of the snow season, you should follow the

same set of instructions and store the snow thrower
properly for the off-season. Proper storage ensures
longer life of the snow thrower.

Preparing Engine

WARNING; Never store snow thrower with

fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated

A

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be

empf/edbefore storage for 30 days or longer. Follow
these instructions to prepare your snow thrower for
storage:

• Remove all gasoline from the carburetor and the

areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace,
water heater, clothes dryer or gas
appliance.

It is important to prevent gum deposits from
forming in essential fuel system parts of the
engine such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose or tank during storage.
Also experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage.

fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming
on these parts and causing possible malfunction
of the engine.

WARNING: Drain fuel into approved

A

A

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an

acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabiiizer to

gasoiine in fuel tank or storage container. Always

follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
allow it to reach the carburetor. Do not drain
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

• Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce

container outdoors, away from any open
flame. Be certain engine is cool. Do not
smoke.

Fuel left in engine during warm weather
deteriorates and will cause serious starting
problems.

Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it

stops due to lack of fuel.

Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl
drain, located below the carburetor cover. See
Figure 29.

WARNING: Do not drain carburetor if using

fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.

of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the
cylinder. Crank the engine several times to
distribute the oil. Replace spark plug.

Preparing Snow Thrower

• When storing the snow thrower in an

unventilated or metal storage shed, care should
be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a
light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially any chains, springs, bearings and

cables.

• Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and
equipment.

• Follow lubrication recommendations on
page 17.

• Store in a clean, dry area.

Figure 29

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