Craftsman 247.88704 Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual
21" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88704
®
CAUTION: using
this product, read this
manua_ and fo_mow am_
safety fumes and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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5/28/2008
Warranty Statement .................................. Page 2
Safe Operation Practices .......................... Pages 3=5
Safety LabeUs............................................ Page 6
AssemMy .................................................. Pages 7=8
Operation .................................................. Pages 9=11
Service and Maintenance ......................... Pages 12-16
Off=Season Storage .................................. Page 17
Troubb Shooting ....................................... Page 18
Parts List ................................................... Page 20-26
Repair Protection Agreement ................... Page 30
Espa_oU..................................................... Page 31
Service Numbers ...................................... Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY
Two Years on Snow Thrower
Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingtoaiIsuppibd instructions,ifthis snowthrowerfaibdueto a defectinmaterialorworkmanshipwithin
twoyearsfromthedateor purchase,caiI1=800=4=MY-HOME®toarrangeforfreerepair.
Thiswarrantyappibsforonly90 daysfromthedateof purchaseifthissnowthroweriseverusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes.
Duringthefirstyearofpurchase,there wiiIbenochargeforwarrantyserviceinyourhome.Foryourconvenience,in-homewarrantyservicewill
stillbeavailableafterthefirstyearof purchase,buta tripchargewillapply.Thischargewillbe waivedif youtransportthe snowthrowertoan
authorizedCraftsmandrop-offlocation.Forthe nearestauthorizedlocation,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Thiswarranty covers ONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Searswill NOTpayfor:
, Expendableitemsthatbecomewornduringnormaluse,includingbutnotlimitedtoskidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air
cleaner,belts,andoil filter.
, Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.
, Tire replacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,or glass.
, Tireorwheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance.
, Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedtodamagecausedbyimpactingobjectsthat bendtheframeor
crankshaft,orover-speedingtheengine.
, Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnot limitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper
storage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingto theinstructionscontained
intheoperator'smanual.
, Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused
within30 daysof itspurchasedate.
, Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductis usedinthe UnitedStates.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears, Roebuckand Co.,Noffman Estates,IL (}0179
EngineOilType:
EngineOilCapacity:
FuelCapacity:
SparkHug:
SparkHug Gap:
@SearsBrands,LLC
SAE 5%30
20 ounces
2 Quarts
Torch F6RTC
.020"-.030"
Model Number.................................................................
Serial Number.................................................................
Dateof Purchase.............................................................
Recordthemodelnumber,serialnumber
anddateof purchaseabove
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Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsinthismanual
beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDiTSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera-
tionpracticesinthis manualAswithanytypeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultin serious
injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes
andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethe followingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
CAUFORNIA PROPOSmON 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
, Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson themachineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
Failuretodosocan resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/
orbystanders.Keepthismanualina safeplaceforfutureand
regularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.Forques-
tionscall,1-800-659-5917.
Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow
tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethis
machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesinthismanualandon
themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadulL
Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour
snow4hrowingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtoward
roads,bystandersandthelike.
Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat bast 75feetfromthe
machinewhileitisin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhen
operatinginreverse.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsinthismanualandonthemachine.
SAVE THESE NSTRUCT ONS!
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.
Removealldoormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother
foreignobjects,whichcouldbetrippedoverorthrownbythe auger/
impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationand
whileperformingan adjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.
Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the
eyes.
, Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.
Donot wearjew@y,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which
couldbecomeentangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhich
willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
, Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all
machineswithelectricstartengines.
, Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine.
, Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running,
exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual
, Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebefore
startingtoclearsnow.
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SafeHandlingof Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilled
onyourselfor yourclotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskinand
changeclothesimmediately_
, Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
, Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
, Neverfuelmachineindoors.
, Neverremovegascaporaddfuel whiletheengineis hot
or running.
, Allowengineto coolat basttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
, Neveroverfill fueltanL Filltanktono morethanY_inch
belowbottomoffillerneckto providespaceforfuel
expansion.
, Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
, ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipmenL
Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore
startingtheengine.
, Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereis anopenflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
, Allowmachinetocoolatbast 5 minutesbeforestori%
, Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailer
bedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
, if possible,removegas_poweredequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailerand refueliton theground,if thisisnotpossible,
thenrefuelsuchequipmentona trailerwithaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
, Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankor
containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do
notuse anozzlelock-opendevice.
, Do notputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,in theauger/impeller
housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan
amputatehandsandfeel
, Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypass
itsoperation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycause
personalinjury.
, Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsand
automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
, Neveroperatewithamissingor damagedchuteassembly.Keep
all safetydevicesin placeandworki%
, Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
, Do notoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor
drugs.
, Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do not
toucL Keepchildrenaway.
, Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon orcrossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.
, Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon
slopes.
, Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageorpersonalinjurycausedbya ricocheL
, Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor allow
anyoneinfrontofthe machine.
, Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingtoclearsnowat
toofastof a rate.
, Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always
be sureofyourfootingand keepafirmholdon thehandles.Walk,
neverrun.
, Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingor not
in use.
, Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedson slippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecare whenbackingup.
, ifthe machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,
disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.
inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore
startingandoperati%
, Disengageall controlleversandstopenginebeforeyouleave
theoperatingposition(behindthehandles).Waituntilthe auger/
impellercomestoa completestopbeforeuncloggingthechute
assembly,makinganyadjustments,or inspections.
, Neverputyourhandinthe dischargeor collectoropenings.Do
notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff
engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave
stoppedbeforeuncloggi%
, Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufac_
turer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
, Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,then
pull rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)willpull
handandarmtowardenginefasterthan youcan letgo.Broken
bones,fractures,bruisesorsprainscouldresulL
, ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare
andgoodjudgmenLContactCustomerSupportforassistance
andthenameof yournearestservicingdealer.
CLEARUNG A CLOGGED DUSCHAF{GE CHUTE
Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechute
is themostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.
Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclear thechute:
1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
2. Wait 10secondstobesuretheimpellerbladeshavestopped
rotating_
3_ Alwaysusea clean-outtool,notyourhands.
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MAUNTENANCE& STORAGE
, Nevertamperwithsafetydevices_Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof
thismanual
, Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall
controlleversandstoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impeller
cometoa completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand
groundagainsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
, Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervals
tokeepthemachinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforanydamage.
, Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed
oftheengine.
, Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowear
anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall
componentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(OEM)partsonly."Useofpartswhichdo notmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand
compromisesafety!"
, Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisen-
gageproperlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Referto theadjustment
sectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.
, Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsforgas,oil,etc. to
protecttheenvironment.
, Priorto storing,runmachinea few minutestoclearsnowfrom
machineand preventfreezeupofauger/impeller.
, Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasawaterheater,furnace,
clothesdryeretc.
, Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
, Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor
leaks.Replaceif necessary.
, Do notcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.
, AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct
hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or60 hoursof
operation.AttheendoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine
inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealertoensurethat
allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnot
wornexcessively.Failuretodosocanresultinaccidents,injuries
ordeath.
DO NOT MODUFY ENGUNE
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengineinany way.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand
causeittooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting
ofenginegovernor.
NOTUOE REGARDUNG EMUSSUONS
EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are
certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude
thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),
OxidizingCatalyst(CO),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay
Catalyst(TWO)if soequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineand
shouldnotbeusedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,
brush-coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust
systemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws(ifany)
Ifasparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworking
orderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveis required
bylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
A sparkarresterforthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears
PartsandRepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfoflowaftinstructionsonthe machine
beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.
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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 ]s running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine ]s running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, ]n 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-- ELECTRICALSHOCK
Do not usethe engine's electric starter in the rain
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NOTE:Referencesto rightorHeftsideof thesnowthrowerare
determinedfrombehindtheunitinthe operatingposition(standing
directlybehindthesnowthrower,facingthe handHepaneH).
REMOVUNG FROM CARTON
1. CutthecornersofthecartonandHaythesidesflaton theground.
RemoveanddiscardaHHpackinginserts.
2. Movethesnowthrowerout ofthecarton.
3. MakecertainthecartonhasbeencompHeteHyemptiedbefore
discardingit.
Positioning the Upper Handme
1. PivottheupperhandHeintotheoperatingpositionmakingsurenotto
pinchthe cabHeinthe process,asiHHustratedin Figure1,untiHit
chicksintopHace.
2_ TightenthewingknobstosecurethehandHeinpHace.
See Figure2,
if
Figure2
Figure1
Fuem Recommendations
UseautomotivegasoHine(unHeadedorHowHeadedtominimizecombus-
tionchamberdeposits)withaminimumof87 octane.GasoHinewith
up to 10%ethanoHor 15%MTBE(MethyHTertiaryButyHEther)canbe
used.Neverusean oiH/gasoHinemixtureordirtygasoHine.Avoidgetting
dirt, dust,or waterinthefueHtank.DONOTuseE85gasoHine.
, RefueHina weHH-ventiHatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot
smokeoraHHowflamesor sparksin theareawheretheengineis
refuelledor wheregasoHineis stored.
, Donot overfiHHthefueHtank.After refuelling,makesurethetank
capisdosed properHyandsecureHy.
, BecarefuHnotto spiHHfueHwhenrefuelling.SpiHHedfueHorfueHvapor
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mayignite.HfanyfueHis spiHHed,makesurethe areaisdrybefore
startingthe engine.
, AvoidrepeatedorproHongedcontactwithskinor breathingof
vapor.
Adding Fuem
UseextremecarewhenhandHinggasoHine.GasoHineisextremeHy
fHammabHeandthevaporsareexpHosive.NeverfueHthe machine
indoorsorwhiHetheengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.
AHwayskeephandsandfeetcHearofequipmentmovingparts.Do not
usea pressurizedstartingfluid.VaporsarefHammabHe.
1. Removethegascap,checkthefueHHeveHandaddfueHif neces-
sary.
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Adding Oim
Theengineis shippedwithoutoilin theengine.Youmustfillthe
enginewithoilbeforeoperating.Runningtheenginewithinsufficient
oilcancauseseriousenginedamageandvoid theproductwarranty.
1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.See
Figure3.
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Chute Assembmy
Thepitchofthechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat whichthesnow
isthrown.
1. Loosenthewingknobfoundontheleft sideofthechuteassem-
blyandpivottheupperchuteupwardordownwardtothedesired
pitch.Retightenthewingknobbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
SeeFigure5.
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Figure3
NOTE:Donotscrewinthe dipstickwhencheckingtheoil level
2. Slowlyaddoil untiltheoillevelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow
(L)onthedipstick,Figure4. Referto theServiceandMainteo
nancesectionforthecorrectoil viscosityandengineoilcapacity.
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Figure5
Positionthechuteassemblyopeningbyusingthechutehandleto
throwthesnowin thedesireddirection.SeeFigure5_
Figure4
NOTE:Donotoverfill Overfillingtheenginewithoil mayresultinthe
enginesmoking,hardstartingor sparkplugfouling.
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Gas Cap
Chute Assembl
Shave Plate
Nowthatyouhavesetupyour snowthrower,it'simportanttobecome
acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.RefertoFigure10.
CHOKE LEVER
Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechokeplateoncarburetorand
aidsin startingengine.
Pressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyintoengine'scarburetor
PRUMER @
toaidin cold=weatherstarting.
UGNUTUONKEY
Theignitionkeyisa safetydevice_it mustbefully I_:"_}
insertedinorderfortheenginetostart.Removethe
ignitionkeywhenthesnowthroweris notinuse.
Figure10
RECOUL STARTER
Thestarterhandleisusedto starttheengine_
GASOLINE CAP
Removethegascaptoaddfuel
AUGER
Whenengaged,theaugersrotationdrawssnowintotheaugerhousing
andthrowsitoutthedischargechute.Rubberpaddiesontheaugers
alsoaidin propellingthesnowthrowerastheycomeincontactwith
thepavemenL
AUGER CONTROL
Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandleis usedto
engageanddisengagedrivetotheauger.Squeezethe controlhandle
againsttheupperhandleto engagetheauger;releaseittodisengage.
NOTE:Donotturnthe ignitionkeyinanattemptto start
theengine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreaL
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsinstitute(ANSI).
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
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CHUTE ASSEMBLY
Rotatethedischargechutetotheleftor rightusingthechutehandb.
Thepitchofthedischargechutecontrolstheangleatwhichthesnow
isthrown.Loosenthewingknobonthesideofthedischargechute
beforepivotingthedischargechuteupwardordownwar&Retighten
theknoboncethedesiredpositionhasbeenachbve&
SHAVE PLATE
Theshaveplatemaintainscontactwiththepavementasthesnow
throwerispropelled,allowingsnowcloseto thepavement'ssurfaceto
bedischarge&
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGUNE
machineand inthismanualbefore
1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedforsafety.Attachthespark
plugwiretothesparkplugbeforestarting.
STARTUNG THE ENGUNE
3ressurizedstarfinc areflammabb.
5. Iftheengineis warm,pushtheprimerbuttononlyonce.
NOTE:Alwayscovertheventholeintheprimerbuttonwhenpushing.
Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryforthefirst startifthetempera-
tureisbelow15° R
6. Graspthe starterhandleandpulltheropeoutslowly,untilitpulls
slightlyharder.Lettheroperewindslowly.
7. Pullthestarterhandlerapidly.Donotallowthehandletosnap
back.Allow ittorewindslowlywhilekeepingafirmholdonthe
handle.
8. Asthe enginewarmsupandbeginsto operateevenly,slidethe
chokeleverslowlytothe 1/2chokeposition.Whentheengine
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beginsto runsmoothly,movethechoketo theOFF_ _position.
Iftheenginefails,returnto FULL1"_1choke,thenslowlymoveto
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1/2chokethenthe OFF_ _position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Runtheenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdryoffany
moistureontheengine.
2. Tostopthe engineremovetheignitionkeyandstoreitin a safe
place.
3. Wipeallthesnowandmoistureawayfromtheenginecontrols
area.
Toavoidcarbonmonoxidepoisoning,makesuretheengineis
outdoorsin awelPventilatedarea.
1. inserttheignitionkeyintotheslot.SeeFigure11.Donotattempt
toturnthekey.Doingsomaycauseittobreak.
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Muffler,engineandsurroundingareasbecomehotandcancausea
burn.BecarefulanddonottouchwhentheyarehoL
ENGAGUNG THE AUGERS
Engagetheaugerbysqueezingtheaugercontrolagainsttheupper
handle.Releasethecontroltostoptheaugers.
ENGAGUNG THE DRUVE
Liftupslightlyonthehandletoallowtherubberpaddlesonthe auger
tocontactthe pavementand propelthesnowthrowerforwar&Pushing
downwardonthehandlewill raisetheaugersoffthegroundandstop
theforwardmotion.
NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureonthe handlewillresultin
prematurewearto therubberaugerpaddies,whichisnotcoveredby
thewarranty.
2. MovethechokelevertotheFULL1'_'1chokeposition<cold
enginestart).
3. ifthe engineiswarm,placethechokeintheOFF! I position
insteadofFULL.
4. Pushthe primerfiveto seven(5_7)times,makingsureto cover
theventhob whenpushing.
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ThispageUeftintentionallybUank.
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MAUNTENANCESCHEDULE
Followthemaintenanceschedubgivenbeiow.Thischartdescribes
serviceguidelinesoniy.UsetheServiceLogcoBmntokeeptrackof
compbtedmaintenancetasks.To locatethe nearest SearsService
Centeror to schedule service,simply contact Searsat
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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Eachuse 1. 1. Check
1st5 hours 1. 1. Change.
Every5hours 1. 1. Check.
25 hours 1. 2. Check.
Everyseason/50hours 1. 1. Change
Everyseason/lO0hours 1. 1. Cban, replace,re-gap
Everyseason/Before 1. 1. Lubricate
storage 2. 2. Lubricate
EngineoilbveI.
2. 2. Cban
Snowthrowerandexhaust
area.
Engineoil
Engineoil
2. 2. Cban.
Exhaustarea.
SparkpBg.
Engineoil
SparkpBg
Pivotpoints
Controlhandle
3. 3. Lubricate
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
ine maintenance.
Periodicinspectionandadjustmentoftheengineis essentialifhigh
levelperformanceistobemaintaine&Regularmaintenancewill also
ensurealongservicelife.The requiredserviceintervalsandthetype
ofmaintenanceto beperformedaredescribedinthetableabove.
Followthehourlyorcalendarintervals,whicheveroccurfirst.More
frequentserviceis requiredwhenoperatinginadverseconditions.
Changing Engine Oim
Theengineoil shouldbechangedafterthefirstfivehoursof useand
thenoncea seasonorafterevery50 hoursof use.
NOTE:Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuse andaftereveryfivehours
ofoperationtobesurethe correctoil levelis maintaine&Referto
CheckingOilLevelintheOperationSection.
1. Drainfuelfromthetankbyrunningtheengineuntilthefueltankis
empty.Besurethefuel fillcapissecure.
2. Race a suitableoilcollectioncontainerundertheoil drainplug.
.
Removetheoildrainplug,Figure12.
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Figure12
4. Tipthe enginetodrainoilintothecontainer.Usedoil mustbe
disposedofata propercollectioncenter.
5. Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenitsecurely.
6. Refillwiththerecommendedoilandchecktheoil level;referto
AddingOilintheOperationSectionforinstructions_
7. Reinstalltheoil fillercap/dipsticksecurely.
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Thoroughiywashyourhandswithsoapandwaterassoonas
possibieafterhandBgusedoil
NOTE:Pieasedisposeofusedmotoroiiina mannerthatis frbndHyto
theenvironment.Takeit toa recycBgcenteror othercoiiecfioncenter.
OimRecommendations
Whenaddingoiitothe engine,refertotheviscositychartbellow
(Figure13).Engineoiicapacityis600 mi(approx.20 oz.).Donot
overqiLUsea 4-stroke,or anequivaienthighdetergent,premiumquai-
ity motoroiicertifiedtomeetor exceedU.S.automoWemanufacturer's
requirementsfor serviceciassifbafionSG,SRMotoroiis ciassifbdSG,
SFwiiishowthisdesicnationonthecontainer.
DONOTusenonqetergentoilor bstroke engineoil itcouldshorten
theengine'sservicelife.
f -,
Removethesparkplugbootand usea sparkplugwrenchto
removetheplug,Figure14.
Figure14
Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug.Discardthe sparkplugifthereis
anyapparentwear,oriftheinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Clean
thesparkplugwitha wirebrushifit isto bereused.
Measurethepluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctasnecessary
bybendingthe sideelectrode,Figure15.Thegap shouldbeset
to .02-.08inches(0.60-0.80ram).
(°F) 40 ° -20° 0o 20 ° 40°
(°C) -30 ° -20 ° qO ° 0 °
Figure13
Spark Plug
cranktheen(inewiththe_ removed.
iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbe veryhoLBecareful
notto touchthemuffler.
Thesparkplugshouldbecheckedevery25 hoursandchangedonce
a seasonorevery100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,the
sparkplugmustalsobeproperlygappedandfreeofdeposits.
Electrode
_ o02=o03in,
(0,60=0,80 ram)
Figure15
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4. CheckthatthesparkpBgwasheris ingoodconditionandthread
thesparkplugin byhandtopreventcross4hreading.
5. Afterthe sparkpBg isseated,tightenwitha sparkpBgwrenchto
compressthewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkpBg,tighten1/24urnafterthe
sparkpBgseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga used
sparkpBg,tighten1/8-to 1/44urnafterthe sparkpBgseatsto
corn)ressthe washer.
becomever hotandcan damac une.
Cmeaning the Engine
iftheenginehasbeenrunning,allowittocoolforatbast halfanhour
beforecbaning.Periodballyremovedirtbuild-upfromengine.
3_ Loosenthefour locknutsandboltswhichsecuretheshave
phte tothehousing.SeeFigure16_Movethe shaveplatetothe
desiredpositionandretightenthenutsandboltssecurely.
Figure16
Accumulationofdebrisaroundthemufflercouldcausea fire. Inspect
andcleanbeforeeveryuse.
Lubricatethepivotpointsonthecontrolhandleandtheextension
springat theendofthecontrolcablewithalightoil onceeveryseason
andbeforethesnowthroweris putintostorageattheendof the
season.
Shave Plate
Tochecktheadjustmentof theshaveplate,placethe machineona
levelsurface.Thewheels,shaveplateandaugersshouldallcontact
thelevelsurface.Notethatif theshaveplateisadjustedtoohigh,
snowmayblowundertheaugerhousing.Iftheshaveplatewearsout
excessively,orthe snowthrowerdoesnotseBpropel,theshaveplate
maybetoolowandneedsto beadjusted.
NOTE:Onnewsnowthrowersor machineswitha newshaveplate
installed,theaugersmaybeslightlyoffthe ground.
Toadjustthe shaveplateproceedasfollows:
1. Drainthegasfromthesnowthrower.
2. Pullthestartercorduntilresistanceisfelt.Thentipthesnow
throwerbackuntilitrestson thehandles.
4_ Tipthesnowthrowerbacktotheoperatingpositionandpullthe
starterhandlea fewtimesto seeifit isdifficulttopull.
5_ if thestarterisdifficultto pull,removethesparkplugandpullthe
handleseveraltimestoensurethatanyoil trappedinthe headis
remove&
Oilmaycomeoutofthesparkplughob whenitis removedandthe
starterhandleis pulled.
6. inspectthesparkplug.if itiswet, cleanoffanyoil before
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Controm Cabme
Asa resultofboth thecontrolcane andthe augerdrivebeltstretching
duetowear,periodicadjustmentsmaybenecessary,iftheauger
seemsto hesitatewhenrotating,proceedasfollows:
Theupperhob inthecontrolhandleprovidesforanadjustmentin
cane tension.Toadjust,disconnecttheendofcontrolcane fromthe
bottomhob in thecontrolhandleand reinsertit intheupperhob.
insertthecane fromtheoutsideas shownin Figure17.
2. Removethebeltbygraspingitfromthebottomofthe augerpulley
and pullingoutward.
NOTE:Pushdownontheidler )ullerto releasethebeltfromunderthe
beltkeeper.SeeFigurel&
Toreplacethebeltfollowtheseinstructionsand referto Figure19:
Figure17
Testthesnowthrowerto seeif thereisa noticeabledifference,if
aftertheadjustmenttothecontrolcane theaugerstill hesitateswhen
rotating,seeBeltReplacementfor instructionson replacingthebell
Chute Assembmy
RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthechute
assembly.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Drive Beret
1. Removethebeltcoverby removingthefivehexscrewsthat
secureittotheframe.SeeFigure18.
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Figure19
1. Pushdownon theidlerpulley.
2. Positionthebelton topof theaugerpulleyand underthebelt
keeper.
3. Routethebeltaroundtheenginepulley.
4. Pushthebeltoverthebottomoftheaugerpulley.
5. Reinstallthebeltcoverremovedearlier.
Figure18 15
REPLACUNGAUGER PADDLES
Thesnowthrowerauger'srubberpaddiesaresubjecttowearand
shouldbereplacedifanysignsof excessiveweararepresent.
DoNOTallowtheauger'srubberpaddiesto weartothepointwhere
Tochangethe rubberpaddies,proceedasfollows:
1. Removetheexistingrubberpaddiesbyunscrewingtheself-
tappingscrewswhichsecurethemto theauger.SeeFigure20_
_,_ $etf-Tappir j
Figure20
2. Securethereplacementrubberpaddiestothe augerusingthe
hardwareremovedearlier.
ToobtainreplacementpaddiescallSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME.Ask
forpart#735-04033.
REPLACUNG SHAVE PLATE
Theshaveplateis attachedtothebottomoftheaugerhousingand
issubjecttowear.it shouldbecheckedperiodically.Therearetwo
wearingedgesandtheshaveplatecanbe reversed.
1. Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexlocknutswhichattachit
tothesnowthrowerhousing.
2. Reversetheexistingshaveplateor installaone,makingsurethe
newshaveplateandmakingsuretheheadsofthecarriagebolts
areontheinsideof thehousing.
3. Adjusttheshaveplateasinstructedon page14.
4. Tightensecurelyonceadjusted.
Toobtainanewshaveplate,callSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOMEAskfor
part#731-1033
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