Craftsman 247.887000 User Manual

Owner's Manual

5 Horse Power 22" Two-Stage

Snow Thrower

Model No.

247.887000

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.

Visit our website: www.sears.com/craffsman FORM NO. 769-00750

Printed in U.S.A. (7/2003)

• Safety

• Assembly

• _peration

• Service

° Maintenance

• EspaSol, p.31

Content Page

Warranty Information .................................... 2

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

Assembly ...................................................... 5

Operation ...................................................... 7

Maintenance ................................................. 11

Content Page

Service & Adjustment ....................................... 13

Off-Season Storage ......................................... 15

Trouble-Shooting ............................................. 16

Parts List ......................................................... 20

Espanbl ......................................................... 30

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 instruc-

tions 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 PARTS & REPAIR CENTER 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, IL 60179

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Horsepower: 5 Engine Oifi SAE 5W30 Capacity: 21 oz.

Fuel: Unleaded Regular Capacity: Spark Plug: RJ19LM

Eng he: Craftsman Eng ne Moode 143.045003

Model Number

Record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a

safe p ace for future reference.

_lb WARNING: 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal

injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.

,_ WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit

chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with

any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place

for future and regular reference and for ordering

replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage these controls quickly.

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Those 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and be trained and supervised by a parent in order to operate this equipment.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, bystanders and the like.

6. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75

feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

7. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when backing up.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all door mats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.

2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

3. Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

4. Use agrounded three wire extension cord and receptacle

for all units with electric start engines.

5. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

6. Disengage all bails before starting the engine.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running, except where specifically recommended in the operator's manual.

Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious

personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container.

b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other

sources of ignition.

c. Never fuel machine indoors. d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the

engine is hot or running.

e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before

refueling.

f. Never over-fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than

½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space

for fuel expansion.

g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and

equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5

minutes before starting the engine.

i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside

where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light

(e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes

dryer etc.).

j. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before

storing.

Operation

1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/ impeller housing or discharge chute. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

2. The auger/impeller bail is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury.

3. The bails must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when

released.

4. Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working.

5. Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilated area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an

odorlessanddeadlygas.

6. Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof alcoholordrugs.

7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Do nottouch.

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing gravelsurfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

9. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile operatingonslopes.

10.Planyoursnowthrowingpatterntoavoiddischarge towardswindows,walls,carsetc.Toavoidproperty

damageorpersonalinjurycausedbyaricochet.

11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpets orallowanyoneinfrontofthemachine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclear snowattoofastofarate.

13.Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Alwaysbesureofyourfootingandkeepafirmhold

onthehandles.Walk,neverrun.

14.Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhen transportingornotinuse.

15.Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedson slipperysurfaces.Lookdownandbehindandusecareif

youarebackingup.

16.Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,disconnectthesparkplugandgrounditagainst

theengine.Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairany damagebeforestartingandoperating.

17.Disengageallbailsandstopenginebeforeyouleavethe operatingposition(behindthehandles).Waituntilthe

auger/impellercomestoacompletestopbefore uncloggingthedischargechute,makingany

adjustments,orinspections.

18.Neverputyourhandinthedischargeorcollector openings.Alwaysuseachuteclean-outtoolprovidedto

unclogthedischargeopening.Donotunclogdischarge chutewhiletheengineisrunning.

19.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe manufacturer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).

20.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual, usecareandgoodjudgment.ContactyournearestSears

storeforassistanceorcallCustomerService.

Maintenance & Storage

1, Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

2. Disengage all bails and stop engine. Wait until the auger/ impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark

plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before cleaning, repairing, or

inspecting.

3. Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.

Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.

4. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe

operating speed of the engine.

5. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently

check all components and replace with original equipment manufacturer's (O.EM.) parts only. "Use of

parts which do not meet the original equipment

specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!"

6. Check all controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the

adjustment section in this operator's manual for

instructions.

7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as

necessary.

8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

9. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.

10. Never store the machine or fuel centainer inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water

heater, furnace ,clothes dryer etc.

11. Atways refer to the operator's manual for proper

instructions on off-season storage.

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use of this power equipment to persons who read, understand and follow warnings and instructions in this

manual and on the machine.

Do not modify engine

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any

way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a

runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

Notice regarding Emissions

Engines which are certified to comply with California and

federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road

Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded

gasoline, and may include the following emission control

systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

Engine Identification Decal

This decal indicates the engine's model number, specification

and teh date of manufacture. Please look at the decal on the engine of your equipment and record these information for

future reference. The engine identification decal also includeds engine life

specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of

the engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life

as certified by EPA and/or CARB. To find the life period specification of the engine, please read the engine decal and

and locate the letter (enclosed by quotation marks) between

the words Moderate and Life Period. Match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your decal. For

example, HMSK 80 models are designated as: "C"-- 125 hours

"B" -- 250 hours "A" -- 500 hours

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil in the crankcase, but no gasoline. After assembly, see page 8 for fuel and oil fill-up details.

Removing From Carton

1. Cut the comers of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.

2. Remove (i) plastic bag containing owner's manual, and (ii) electric extension cord.

3. Move the snow thrower out of the carton.

4. Make certain the carton has been completely emptied before discarding it.

Before Assembly

NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or rear of the unit is

from the operating position unless otherwise stated.

Make sure the spark plug wire is disconnected and moved away from the spark plug. Cut and remove cable ties holding upper handle to

lower chute.

Setting Up The Handle

1. Loosen the hand knob on the upper chute and pivot the upper chute upwards as far as itwill go. Follow the direction of the arrow in Figure 1.

Handle

Saddle Bracket

Hex Bolt

Figure 2

3. Hold both control bails against the upper handle and pull up as shown in Figure 3. Make sure that the upper handle locks over the lower handle and the saddle brackets align with the handle. You may

have to carefully maneuver the upper handle to

clear the discharge chute.

CAUTION: Be careful not to bend or kink the cables.

Final position of Upper Handle

_f I I

II II

Upper Chute

Chute Handle*

Chute Knob

* Meantonly to rotate the chute

Figure 1

_hb WARNING: Do not lift the snow thrower by

the chute handle.

2. Loosen the handle knob, saddle washer and saddle bracket on each side of the handle. See Figure 2.

Initial position of

Figure 3

4. Tighten the handle knobs on each side of the handle. Refer to Figure 2.

5. Rotate the chute by the chute handle to the desired operating position.

6. Tighten the hand knob on the upper chute making sure the flat washer and the carriage bolt are correctly positioned. Refer to Figure 1.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

This tool and the electric extension cord are fastened with a cable tie to the auger housing for shipping. Cut

the cable tie and remove extension cord now.

Final Adjustments

IMPORTANT:Check the adjustments as instructed and make any final adjustments necessary before operating the unit. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness.Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to unit.

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce pressure, if needed, to 10-15 psi. Maintain equal pressure on both wheels of the

snow thrower.

pressure

,_ WARNING: Maximum tire under

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. Refer to Figure 6 for location of shave plate and skid shoes.

For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. When the area to be cleared is uneven, place skid shoes in the middle or high position. See Figure 4.

any circumstance is 15 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive

pressure (over 15 psi) when seating beads may cause tire!rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury

nPosition

Middle Position

Skid

Hex Nut

Figure 4

Drive Cable

Make sure that the drive cable is routed parallel to

the left upper handle, then across the top of the

lower handle and finally parallel to the right lower handle.

Three cable ties have been used to loosely tie the two control cables to the lower handle. Two of

these cable ties are on each arm, and third on the top cross bar of the lower handle. Tighten these

cable ties to secure the cable to the lower handle.

See Figure 5.

Position

NOTE: Itis not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower. However, if you have to operate it on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance.

1. Adjust skid shoes by loosening two hex nuts and carriage bolts on each skid shoe, and moving the skid shoe to the desired position. See Figure 4.

2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the

skid shoes.

3. Tighten nuts and bolts securely.

Drive Cable

Cable Tie

Upper Handle

Cable

•=_ Cable Tie Lower Handle

Figure 5

Readthisowner'smanualandsafetyrulesbeforeoperatingyoursnowthrower.Compareillustrationbelowwith yoursnowthrowertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationofvariouscontrolsandadjustments.

Operating Controls

(See Figure 6 .)

Auger Control Bail

Upper Handle

Drive Control Bail

Oil FiB/

Gas Tank_

Cap

Discharge

Chute

Handle

Shave Plate Chute Clean-Out Tool lg

Skid Shoe Oil

Figure 6

Drive Control Bail

Locatedontheunderside ofthe upperhandle, thedrive controlbail isusedtoengage/disengagewheels.Squeeze

thedrive control bail against the upper handle to engage the wheels; releaseto disengage.

Auger Control Bail

The auger control bail is adjacent to the upper handle. Squeeze this bail against the handle to engage the augers; release to disengage the augers.

Chute Knob

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by raising the upper chute for greater distance, or lowering itfor

less distance. Loosen the chute knob on the side of the discharge chute to adjust. Pivot the chute to desired

position, and retighten the chute knob.

Throttle Control

The throttlecontrol islocated on the engine. Itregulates

the speed of the engine.

carpi,;

Key

Muffler Dilpstick

Spark |

I Plug

Throttle Control

Fuel Fill

CI°

Recoil

Starter

i_i WARNING: Nevermake adjustments tothe

discharge chute unless bothaugerand ddvecontrol bailsare disengaged and you are standing beside

theequipment.

Chute Handle

The direction ofsnow throwing corresponds to the

direction of the chute opening. Use the chute handle to turn the chute assembly in the rightdirection.

Ignition Key

Insert ignition key into the ignition switch for the unit to start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use. Do riot turn the key to start/stop the unit.

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground can

be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position when

area to be cleared is uneven.

Before Starting Engine

Engine Oil

The unit isshipped with oil inengine. For subsequent fill-ups, refer to grade specifications on page 11. Follow the steps below before starting engine each time.

1. Remove the dipstick from the oil fill. For location of the oilfill, see Figure 6.

2. Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark on the dipstick.

3. If the oillevel is not upto FULL, pour fresh oil slowly through the plug. Replace dipstick and check oil level again.

Gasoline

_b WARNING: Since gasoline is flammable,

IMPORTANT:Your snow thrower is equipped with a plasticfuel tank insertfor

shipping purposes. Please discard it before filling up gasoline for the first time.

CAUTION: Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank.

use caution when handling or storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while the engine is running, when it

is hot or in an enclosed area. Keep your snow thrower away from any open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke while filling

the fuel tank.

Always use clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline. Avoid using alcohol blended fuels which can attract moisture and damage fuel system if left in tank dudng storage. See Off-Season Storage section on

page 15.

Fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout

to prevent spilling. The gasoline container should

be clean and free ofrust or other foreign particles.

Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fillthe tank to

within 1/4"-1/2" from the top to provide space for

expansion of fuel. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

To Start Engine

plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current.

Cold Start

1. Determine whether your house widng isa three-

wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

_ WARNING: The electdc starter must be

NOTE: When connecting the power cord, always connect cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other end into a three-hole grounded 120 Volt receptacle. When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the end from the three-hole, grounded receptacle first.

3. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.

4. Make sure that the auger control bail and the drive

5. Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key

6. Move the choke knob to FULL choke position.

7. Move throttle control to the FAST position.

8. Turn fuel valve on, if so equipped.

9. Connect power cord to the switch box on engine.

10. Plug the other end of the power cord intoa three-

11. Push pdmer button three times,

12. Push down on the electric starter

propedy grounded at all times to avoid the

possibilityof electric shock to the operator. If yourhouse wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do notuse thiselectric starter under any conditions.

If your house wiring system is grounded and a three-hole receptacle is not available at the point the snow thrower starter will normally be used, one should be installed by a licensed electrician.

control bail are disengaged.

into the ignition slot. Do not turn the key. Keep second key in a safe place.

hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.

making sure to cover vent hole when pushing.

button until the engine starts. Do

not crank for more than 20 seconds at a time. Allow the

starter to cool down before cranking again.

_ WARNING: Be sure no one other than the

operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting or operating. Do not operate this

snow thrower unless the discharge chute assembly has been properly installed.

For location of engine controls, see Figure 6.

A. Electric Starter

The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The electric

starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and

_ WARNING: Severe damage to electric

starter is possible if you continue to crank for more than 20 seconds without a cool-down.

13. When the engine starts, release the starter button and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position. Ifthe engine falters, rotate the choke to FULL and then gradually to OFF.

NOTE: When engaging the electric starter, a slight hesitation ofa few seconds may occur before the engine starts to turn. This is normal and is not harmful to the engine.

14. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first and then from the switch box on the engine.

15. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. Operate at FULL throttle when throwing snow.

Warm Start

If restarting a warm engine, rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and press the starter button. Do not push the primer button.

B. Recoil Starter

Make sure that the auger control bail and the drive controlbail are released.

Cold Start

1. Move throttle control to FAST position.

2. Push key into the ignitionslot so that itsnaps into

place. Do not turn key. Remove plastic bag and keep the second key in a safe place.

3. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position.

4. Push theprimer buttonwhile

covering the vent hole. Remove your finger from the primer between primes. Do not prime if

temperature isabove 50° F. Prime two times when

temperature isbetween 50°F and 15°F and four times below 15°F.

5. Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the handle to snap back, but allow itto rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

6. As the engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF position. If the engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF choke position.

7. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

8. Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when throwing snow.

NOTE: If the starter motor runs but the engine does not turn over, the starter gear may have frozen. Place the snow thrower in a warmer part of the garage till the gear

is free of the accumulated ice.

Frozen Recoil Starter

If the starter is frozen and wilt not turn the engine, proceed as follows:

1. Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.

2. Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter.

3. If the engine still fails to start, repeat the first two steps. If continued attempts do not free starter,

follow the electric starter procedures to start.

Avoid freezing of the recoil starter by referring to instructions in the next column.

Warm Start

If restarting an engine after a temporary shut- down, rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and do not prime.

Pull the starter handle as instructed before.

Before Stopping

1. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine.

2. To avoid possible freeze-up of the starter, follow

these steps:

Recoil Starter

a. With the engine running, pullthe starter rope

with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times.

Electric Starter

a. Connect power cord to switch box, then to

120 Volt AC receptacle.

b. While the engine is running, push the starter

button and spin the starter for several seconds.

c. Disconnect power cord from the receptacle

first, then from the snow thrower.

NOTE: The unusual sound from pulling the starter rope or from spinning the starter will not harm the engine.

To Stop The Snow Thrower

1. While standing inthe operator's position (behind the

snow thrower), engage the auger control bailfor a few seconds to clear any remaining snow and ice from the discharge chute.

2. To stop the wheel, release the drive control bail.

3. To stop throwing snow, release the auger control bail.

4. To stop engine, push throttle control lever to OFF and pull out the key. Do not turn key.

5. Wipe off all snow and moisture from the carburetor area and around the engine.

_ WARNING: The temperature of muffler and

the surrounding areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas.

Clearing the Snow

CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for foreign

objects. Remove, if any.

1. Start the engine following Starting instructions.

2. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction, away from bystanders and/or buildings.

3. Making certain no bystanders or obstacles are in front of the unit, squeeze the auger control bail completely against the upper handle to fully engage the augers.

4. While the auger control handle is engaged, squeeze the drive control bail completely against the upper handle to engage the wheels.

5. Asthesnowthrowerstartstomove,maintainafirm holdonthehandle,andguidethesnowthrower

alongthepathtobecleared.

6. Releasethebailstostopthesnowthrowingaction andforwardmotion.

NOTE:Your unit is equipped with a clutch in the

transmission. If the wheels stop turning while trying to discharge large volumes of snow, immediately disengage drive control bail and allow rotating augers to discharge snow from the housing. Continue operation

on a narrower stretch with less volume of snow.

7. On each succeeding pass, readjust the chute deflector to the desired position and slightly overlap the previously cleared path.

Operating Tips

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes

as the engine will not develop full power until # reaches operating temperature.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

_ ARNING: Stop engine by removing

The clean-out tool isconveniently fastened to the rear ofthe

auger housing with a mounting clip. See Figure 7.

When snow and icecollect inthe discharge chute during

operation, use this tool to safely clean the chute and chute opening. Follow the steps below to operate it:

1. Release both auger and drive control bails.

2. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.

3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures

4. Use the shovel-shaped end ofthe clean-out tool to

_ WARNING: Never use your hands to clean

ignition key and wait for ALL moving parts to stop, before using the chute clean-out tool.

ittothe rear ofthe auger housing. See Figure 7.

dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near the discharge chute.

snow and ice from the discharge chute or auger housing.

,_ WARNING: The temperature of muffler and

NOTE: Itis not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury and/or damage to the snow thrower.

surrounding areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas.

For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after itfalls. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previous swath. Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard-packed snow.

If for some reason, you have to operate the snow

thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest

position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

5. Re-fasten the chute clean-out tool to the mounting dip on the rear of theauger housing.

6. Reinsert the ignition keyand startthe snow thrower's engine for more snow cleaning.

Figure 7

General Recommendations

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow

thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will have to be made

periodically to maintain your unit properly.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least

once each season.

Follow maintenance schedule on next page. Periodically check all fasteners and make sure

these are tight.

_bb WARNING: Always stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments.

Maintenance Schedule

Maint, Tasks Every25

Product:

Lubricate pivot points I I I I _, I

Check V belts

Engine: Check engine oil _ I I I I I I I

hours

Service Dates

Change engine oiI

Check spark plug

Replace spark plug

Empty fue! system

,t ,t

Maintaining The Engine

Engine Oil

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Refer to the table below to select oil:

Oil Type Temperature Recommended Oil

Straight Grade Above 32°F SAE 30W Multi Grade 0°F to 32°F SAE 5W30 or

SAE lOW

Synthetic Below 0°F SAE 0W30

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi- viscosity oils will result in increased off consumption

when used above 32°F. Check your snow thrower's engine oil 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

1. Before operating snow thrower, check the oil level.

2. With engine on level ground, oil must be to FULL

mark on dipstick. See Figure 8.

Fill up if

J needed

Figure 8

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.

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

Changing Oil

Change engine oil after first two hours of operation and

every 25 hours thereafter. In order to change oil, you will have tofirst drain the

spent engine oil from the engine and then refill with fresh oil.

1. Drain oil while engine iswarm. Remove oil drain plug located at the bottom of the recoil starter of the engine. Catch oil in a suitable container.

2. When engine is drained of all oit, replace drain plug

securely.

3. Remove the dipstick from the oilfill. For location of the oilfill, see Figure 6. Pour fresh oil slowly through the plug. Replace dipstick.

4. Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark on the dipstick.

Spark Plug

Clean spark plug and reset the electrode gap to 0.030" at least once a season or every 100 hours of operation; replace every 200 hours of operation.

Clean area around the spark plug base. Remove and inspect the spark plug. Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted, bumed, or the porcelain is cracked. See Figure 9.

Lubrication

Fora view ofthe lubrication points on the snow thrower, see Figure 10.

1. Lubricate pivotpoints on the auger control bail and

ddve control bail with a light engine oilonce a

season.

2. Lubdcate the auger idler bracket with a light engine oil once a season

Lube

NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing

with a commercial solvent.

Electrodes

.030"

Gap

Figure 9

Porcelain

here

Figure 10

Check V-Belts

Follow instructions below to check condition of drive belts every 25 hours of operation.

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

2. Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively worn out belts. Replace, if necessary, following

instructions on page 13.

_bb ARNING: Always stop the engine of the

snow thrower, disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug before

performing any adjustments or repairs.

WARNING: Never attempt to clean the

discharge chute or make any adjustments while the engine is running.

If the augers do not turn, check to see if the bolts have sheared. Replace if necessary. See Figure 11.

Two replacement shear bolts and hex lock nuts have

been provided with the snow thrower. This type of nut is used where vibration occurs. Since lock nuts cannot be

threaded onto a bolt by hand, use a wrench. When

replacing bolts, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts.

Shave Plate & 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.

1. Remove the four carriage bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which attach skid shoes tothe snow

thrower on two sides. See Figure 11.

2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts, bellevilte washers (concave side goes against skid shoes) and hex nuts. Make certain the skid shoes are adjusted to be level.

3. To remove shave plate, remove skid shoe and rest of the hardware includingcarriage bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which attach shave plate to the snow thrower housing. For location of shave plate, see Figure 11.

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

Shear Bolt

Replacing Belts

NOTE: There are two belts on this snow thrower: auger

belt and drive belt. It is recommended that both belts be replaced at the same time.

1. Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground it against the engine.

2. Drain gasoline from the gas tank, or place a piece of plastic sheet underneath the gas cap to prevent gasoline leakage.

3. Remove the self-tapping screw shown in Figure 11, and push the belt cover to release the plastic tabs.

Pull the belt cover out from around the engine and

the chute. Remove it away and save.

Belt Cover

Screw

Carriage

Bolt

Nut Plate Shoe

a[riage / V

Bolt Skid/ Hex Nut

Figure 11

Augers

The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. See Figure 11 . If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts will shear.

Figure 12

Auger Belt

1. Slip the front auger belt off the engine pulley

pushing it down between the idler bracket and the

engine pulley. See Figure 13.

2. Squeeze the auger control bail to release tension on the auger belt; remove the belt.

3. Replace with new belt after replacing the drive belt.

Follow instructions inthe next page to replace the

drive belt.

A _ Engine Pulley

uoerBe,,

5. Place the new drive belt into the groove on the engine pulley. See Figure 14.

6. Tilt the transmission forward and position the drive

belt on the drive pulley.

7. Reconnect the spring to the bolt on the engine frame and secure the transmission.

8. Reassemble the belt cover on the snow thrower.

Adj ustments

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Figure 13

Drive Belt

NOTE: Replace the drive belt before reassembling the

new auger belt.

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

2. Remove the spring that connects the transmission to a bolt on the engine frame. See Figure 14.

removed from

transmission)

Auger Cable

Pedodicadjustment to the auger control cablemay be

required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. Adjustment is needed iftheaugers seem to hesitatewhile taming, but the engine maintains speed.

1. Remove belt cover by pressing the tabs that secure itto the snow thrower housing. Pull the belt cover

from around the engine and chute and keep it away. You can now access the auger cable.

2. Tighten two hex nuts on the auger cable towards

the spring to increase the tension on the auger belt.

See Figure 15.

3. Reassemble the belt cover.

Belt

Nut

Drive

Drive Belt

NOTE:Transmission shown pushedforward

Figure 14

Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure on the drive belt.

Remove the drive belt from around the engine pulley, and away from the unit.

Figure 15

Skid Shoe Refer to page 6 for details.

If the snow thrower wilt not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the last possibility of snow is gone, the equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years.

Preparing Engine

_ 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.

,_ WARNING: Never store snow thrower with

NOTE: Itis important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts ofthe engine

such as the carburetor, fuel Filter,fuel hose or tank during storage.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Follow these instructions to prepare your snow thrower for storage:

_ WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved

1. Remove all gasoline from the carburetor and the

2. Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it

3. Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain,

fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open

flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.

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

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

fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on

these parts and harming the engine.

stops due to lack of fuel.

located below the carburetor cover. See Figure 16.

Drain

Figure 16

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

acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline 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 of

engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with a rag and crank the engine several times to distdbute the oil.

Replace spark plug.

Preparing Snow Thrower

1. 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.

2. Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and

equipment.

3. Follow lubrication recommendations on page 11.

4. Store equipment in a clean, dry area.

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