Craftsman 247887800 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
CRRFr MRN
21" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88780
o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORM1/O.769-06194B
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CRAFTSMANTWOYEAR FULL WARRANTY
FORTWOYEARSfromthe dateof purchase,this productiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwill
receivefreerepairorfree replacementifrepairisunavailable.
Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductiseverusedwhile providingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson.
Forwarranty coverage details to obtain repairor replacement,visit the website: www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Warrantycoverage does NOTinclude:
• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedto augers,augerpaddles,drift
cutters,skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoil filter.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.
• Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.
• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,or fromimpacting
objectsthatbendthe frame,augershaft,etc.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper
storage,failureto usethe propergradeandamountofengineoil, or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingto theinstructionscontained
intheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused
within30 daysof itspurchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearof theexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineOilType: SAE5W-30
EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces
FuelCapacity: 2 Quarts
SparkPlug: F6RTC
SparkPlugGap: .020"-.030"
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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera-
tionpracticesinthis manual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultin serious
injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes
andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,
TRAiNiNG
• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.
Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/
orbystanders.Keepthismanualin a safeplaceforfutureand
regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts. Forques-
tionscall,1-800-4MY-HOME.
• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow
tostopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofageto operatethis
machine.Children14andover shouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon
themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.
Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour
snow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtoward
roads,bystandersandthe like.
Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe
machinewhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen
operatinginreverse.
Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof thispowermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-
tionsin thismanualandon the machine,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.
Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother
foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbythe auger/
impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationand
whileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.
Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe
eyes.
Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.
Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which
couldbecomeentangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhich
willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all
machineswithelectricstartengines.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running,
exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore
startingtoclearsnow.
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SafeHandling of Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilled
onyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyourskinand
changeclothesimmediately.
• Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof
ignition.
• Neverfuel machineindoors.
• Neverremovegascapor addfuel whilethe engineishotor
running.
• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
• Neveroverfillfueltank.Fill tankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow
bottomoffillerneckto providespaceforfuelexpansion.
• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipe itoff theengineandequipment.Move
machinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe
engine.
• Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater,space
heater,clothesdryeretc.).
• Allowmachineto coolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailerbed
witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor
trailerandrefuelitonthe ground.Ifthis is notpossible,thenrefuel
suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,ratherthan
froma gasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankor
containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Donotuse
a nozzlelock-opendevice.
OPERATION
• Do notputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,in theauger/impeller
housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththe rotatingpartscan
amputatehandsandfeet.
• Theauger/impellercontrolleverisa safetydevice.Neverbypass
itsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafeandmaycause
personalinjury.
• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsand
automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
• Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.Keep
all safetydevicesinplaceandworking.
• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
• Do notoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor
drugs.
• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donot
touch.Keepchildrenaway.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon
slopes.
Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageorpersonalinjurycausedby a ricochet.
Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsorallow
anyoneinfrontof themachine.
Donot overloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowat
toofastof a rate.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always
be sureof yourfootingand keepa firmholdon thehandles.Walk,
neverrun.
Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingor not
in use.
Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhenbackingup.
Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,
disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundit againsttheengine.
Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebefore
startingandoperating.
Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyouleave
theoperatingposition(behindthehandles).Waituntiltheauger/
impellercomestoa completestopbeforeuncloggingthechute
assembly,makinganyadjustments,or inspections.
Neverputyourhandinthedischargeorcollectoropenings.Do
notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff
engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave
stoppedbeforeunclogging.
Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufac-
turer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
Whenstartingengine,pullcord slowlyuntilresistanceis felt,then
pull rapidly.Rapidretractionof startercord(kickback)willpull
handandarmtowardenginefasterthanyoucanlet go.Broken
bones,fractures,bruisesorsprainscouldresult.
Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare
andgoodjudgment.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance
andthenameofyour nearestservicingdealer.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethe dischargechute
is the mostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.
Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclear thechute:
1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
2. Wait 10secondstobe surethe impellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.
3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,notyourhands.
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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof
thismanual.
• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall
controlleversandstoptheengine.Waituntilthe auger/impeller
cometoa completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand
groundagainsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.
Checkboltsand screwsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervals
tokeepthemachineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforanydamage.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed
ofthe engine.
Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowear
anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall
componentsandreplacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(OEM)partsonly.Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe original
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand
compromisesafety!
Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisen-
gageproperlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Refertotheadjustment
sectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsforgas,oil,etc.to
protecttheenvironment.
Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutestoclear snowfrom
machineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkorpilot lightsuchas a waterheater,furnace,
clothesdryeretc.
Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualforproperinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
Checkfuelline,tank, cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor
leaks.Replaceif necessary.
Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct
hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 60 hoursof
operation.At theendof theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine
inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealertoensurethat
allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not
wornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents,injuries
ordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengineinany way.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand
causeitto operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting
ofenginegovernor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are
certifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude
thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),
OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay
Catalyst(TWO)if soequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineand
shouldnotbe usedonor nearany unimprovedforest-covered,
brush-coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust
systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws(if any)
Ifa sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking
orderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveis required
bylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
A sparkarrestorforthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears
PartsandRepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachine
beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.
Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and
muffler to cool before touching.
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NOTE:All referencesto theleftorrightsideof thesnowthrowerare
fromtheoperator'sposition.Anyexceptionswillbe noted.
UNPACKING THE SNOW THROWER
1. Openthetop ofthe carton.
2. Cutdownthecornersonthefrontofthecartonandfolddownthe
frontside.
3. Pullthesnowthroweroutofthe carton.Besure notto damage
thechute,or anycablesattachedtothe chute,whichis shipped
undertheshroudonthebacksideofthe carton.
ASSEMBLY
Positioning the Upper Handle
1. Removethewingknobsandcarriageboltsfromthetopofthelower
handle.SeeFigure1.Itisnotnecessaryto removetheshoulder
screwandflangelocknutbelowthewingknobandcarriagebolt.
3. Tightenthepreviouslyremovedhardwaretosecurethe handlein
place.SeeFigure2.
installing the Chute
1. PlacethechutehandleonthelowerchuteasshowninFigure3.
Becertainthatthehandleis alignedinthechannelonthechute
andthetabssnap intoplace.
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Pivottheupperhandleintotheoperatingposition.Besurenotto
pinchanyof thecablesintheprocess.SeeFigure2.
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Figure3
2. Removethe screwsinthechutebase.SeeFigure4.
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Figure4
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Aligntheholes inthechutebasewiththe holesinthelowerchute
andsecurewiththepreviouslyremovedscrews.SeeFigure5.
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SET-UP
Fuel Recommendations
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedto minimizecombus-
tionchamberdeposits)withaminimumof87 octane.Gasolinewith
upto10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe
used.Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureordirty gasoline.Avoidgetting
dirt, dust,orwaterinthe fueltank.DONOTuse E85gasoline.
• Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot
smokeorallowflamesor sparksin theareawheretheengineis
refueledor wheregasolineisstored.
• Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetank
capis closedproperlyandsecurely.
• Becarefulnotto spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapor
mayignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybefore
startingtheengine.
• Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwithskinorbreathingofvapor.
Adding Fuel
Figure5
Installing the Recoil Starter Handle
1. Removetheeyeboltandhandleknobfromthemanualbag.
2. Placetheeyeboltand handleknobonthe upperhandleasshown
inFigure6. Donot fullytightenthehardwareuntil instructedtodo
SO.
HandleKnob
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely
flammableandthe vaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthemachine
indoorsorwhilethe engineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,
lc gars,p pesandothersourcesof gnt on.
Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearofequipmentmovingparts.Donot
usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.
1. Removethegascap,checkthefuellevelandaddfuelifnecessary.
Figure6
NOTE:The openingof theeye boltshouldfacetowardthebackof the
snowthrower.
3. Slowlypulltherecoilstarterhandleuptowardstheeye bolt.
4. Sliptherecoilstarterropeintotheeyeboltfromthebacksideof
thesnowthrower.SeeFigure6.
5. Securelytightentheeyeboltandhandleknob.
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Checking and Adding Oil
Theengineis shippedwithoutoil intheengine.Youmustfillthe
enginewithoil beforeoperating.Runningtheenginewithinsufficient
_o cancauseserous engnedamageandvod the productwarranty.
1. Placethe snowthroweronaflat,levelsurface.
2. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.See
Figure7.
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Slowlyaddoil untilthe oil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H) and low
(L) onthedipstick,Figure8. RefertotheServiceandMainte-
nancesectionforthe correctoil viscosityandengineoilcapacity.
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NOTE:Donotusesyntheticoilforthefirstfivehoursofuse.Useoilprovided.
3. Add2/3ofthebottleof oil provided,reinsertdipstick,checklevel
andaddmoreoil if necessary.
NOTE:Donotscrewinthedipstickwhencheckingtheoil level.
NOTE:Itisimportantto NOToverfillwithoil.
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ChuteAssembl'
AugerControl
Recoil
GasCa
Control
Oil
ShavePlate
Aug{
Figure9
Nowthat youhavesetup yoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome
acquaintedwithitscontrolsandfeatures.RefertoFigure9.
CHOKE CONTROL
Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateoncarburetorand
aidsinstartingengine.Thechokeleverslidesbetweenthe RUNI { I
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andCHOKE|f_ positions.
PRIMER __ ,q_,q
Pressingtheprimer,makingsureto coverthe
ventholewhenpushing,forcesfueldirectlyinto _-'X 3X
theengine'scarburetortoaid incold-weatherstarting.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
Therecoilstarterhandleisusedto starttheengine.
GAS CAP
Handle
Removethegascaptoaddfuel.
KEY
Thekeyis a safetydevice.It mustbefullyinsertedin
orderfortheenginetostart.Removethekeywhenthe
snowthrowerisnot inuse.
NOTE:Do notturn thekeyinanattemptto startthe
engine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreak.
AUGER
Whenengaged,theaugerrotationdrawssnowintotheaugerhousing
andthrowsit outthe dischargechute.Rubberpaddlesontheauger
alsoaidin propellingthesnowthrowerastheycomein contactwith
thepavement.
AUGER CONTROL
Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandleisusedto
engageanddisengagedrivetothe auger.Squeezethecontrolhandle
againsttheupperhandleto engagethe auger;releaseitto disengage.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardofthe AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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CHUTE ASSEMBLY
Rotatethedischargechuteto theleftorrightusingthe controlhandle.
Thepitchof thedischargechutecontrolstheangleat whichthesnow
isthrown.Loosenthewingknobontheside ofthe dischargechute
beforepivotingthedischargechuteupwardordownward.Retighten
theknoboncethe desiredpositionhasbeenachieved.
SHAVE PLATE
Theshaveplate maintainscontactwiththepavementasthesnow
throwerispropelled,allowingsnowclosetothe pavement'ssurfaceto
bedischarged.
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET
Requirestheuseof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda 120V
powersource/walloutlet.
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric
starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
OIL FILL/DiPSTICK
Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.
OIL DRAIN
Engineoilcanbedrainedthroughtheoil drain.
MUFFLER
Engineexhaustexitstheenginevia themuffler.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
machineandin thismanualbefore
STARTING THE ENGINE
3ressurizedstartinc areflammable.
Toavoidcarbonmonoxidepoisoning,makesurethe engineis
outdoorsina well-ventilatedarea.
1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolisin thedisengaged
(released)position.
2. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Do not
attempttoturn thekey.See Figure10.
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NOTE:Theenginecannotstartunlessthe keyisfullyinsertedintothe
ignitionswitch.
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Electric Starter
Determinethatyourhome'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem.
Aska licensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.
Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas follows:
1. Plugtheextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedontheengine's
surface.Plugtheotherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACoutletinawell-ventilatedareaSeeFigure11.
Recoil Starter
1. Pushthechokeleverto theCHOKEIll position.
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2. Iftheengineiswarm,placethechokeintheRUN_ I position
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insteadofCHOKEI"rl.
3. Pushtheprimerthree(3) times,makingsuretocoverthevent
holewhenpushing.
4. Iftheengineiswarm,pushtheprimerbuttononlyonce.
5. Graspthe recoilstarterhandleandslowlypullthe ropeout.At
thepointwhereit becomesslightlyharderto pullthe rope,slowly
allowthe ropeto recoil.
6. Pullthestarterhandlewitha firm,rapidstroke.Donotrelease
thehandleandallowit to snapback. Keepa firm holdon the
starterhandleandallow itto slowlyrecoil.
7. Allowtheenginetowarmupseveralminutes,adjustingchoke
towardRUN| _position.Waituntilenginerunssmoothlybefore
eachchokeadjustment.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Runtheenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingtohelpdry off
anymoistureontheengine.
2. Tostoptheengineremovethekeyand storeit inasafeplace.
3. Wipeallthesnowandmoistureawayfromtheenginecontrols
area.
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2. Pushthe chokeleverto theCHOKEI"#1 position.
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3. Iftheengineis warm,placethechokeintheRUN_ I position
insteadofCHOKEIII.
4. Pushthe primerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverthevent
holewhenpushing.
5. Iftheengineis warm,pushtheprimerbuttononlyonce.
6. Pushstarterbuttontostart engine.
7. Oncethe enginestarts,releasestarterbutton.
8. Allowtheenginetowarmupseveralminutes,adjustingchoke
towardRUN| _position.Waituntilenginerunssmoothlybefore
eachchokeadjustment.
9. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,alwaysunplugtheend
atthe three-prongwalloutletbeforeunpluggingthe oppositeend
fromthesnowthrower.
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Muffler,engineandsurroundingareasbecomehotandcancausea
burn.Becarefulanddonot touchwhenthe_arehot.
ENGAGING THE AUGER
Engagethe augerbysqueezingtheaugercontrolagainsttheupper
handle.Releasethecontroltostopthe auger.
ENGAGING THE DRIVE
Liftupslightlyonthe handletoallowtherubberpaddiesontheauger
tocontactthe pavementand propelthe snowthrowerforward.Pushing
downwardonthe handlewill raisetheaugeroff the groundandstop
theforwardmotion.
NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureonthehandlewillresultin
prematureweartothe rubberaugerpaddies,whichwillnotbecovered
bythe warranty.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechute
isthe mostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.
Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclear thechute:
1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
2. Wait 10secondstobe surethe impellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.
3. Alwaysusea clean-outtoolor stick,notyourhands.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall
controlsandstopthe engine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecome
toa completestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit against
theengineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglasses
duringoperationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
Eachuse .
1st5 hours 1. 1. Change.
Every5hours 1. 1. Check.
25 hours 1. 2. Check.
Everyseason/50hours 1. 1. Change
Everyseason/100hours 1. 1. Clean,replace,re-gap
Everyseason/Before 1. 1. Lubricate
storage 2. 2. Lubricate
Engineoillevel.
2.
Snowthrowerandexhaust
area.
Engineoil.
Engineoil.
Exhaustarea.
2. 2. Clean.
Sparkplug.
Engineoil
Sparkplug
Pivotpoints
Controlhandle
3. 3. Lubricate
Extensionspring
1. Check
2. Clean
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
usedoil.
Oil Recommendations
Whenaddingoilto theengine,referto theviscositychartbelow
(Figure12).
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof
completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service
Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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Engineoilcapacityis600ml(approx.20oz.). Donotover-fill.Usea
4-stroke,oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroil
certifiedto meetor exceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequire-
mentsfor serviceclassificationSG,SEMotoroils classifiedSG,SF
willshowthis designationon thecontainer.
NOTE:Pleasedisposeofusedmotoroilina mannerthatisfriendlyto
theenvironment.Takeittoa recyclingcenteror othercollectioncenter.
DONOTusenon-detergentoilor2-strokeengineoil.It couldshorten
theengine'sservicelife.
Synthetic
("F)-40o-20o 0o 200 400
(°c) -30° -20° -10° 0°
Figure12
Changing Engine Oil
Shutoffthe engineand removethe ignitionkeybeforeperforming
anymaintenance.Topreventaccidentalstart-up,disconnectthe
sparkplugboot.
Periodicinspectionandadjustmentoftheengineis essentialif high
levelperformanceis tobemaintained.Regularmaintenancewillalso
ensurea longservicelife.Therequiredserviceintervalsandthe type
of maintenancetobe performedaredescribedin the tableabove.
Followthehourlyorcalendarintervals,whicheveroccurfirst.More
frequentserviceis requiredwhenoperatinginadverseconditions.
Checkoil levelbeforeeachuseandevery5 operatinghourswhenthe
engineiswarm.RefertoCheckingandAddingOilintheAssembly
Section.
Changetheoil afterthefirst5 operatinghoursandevery50 operating
hoursthereafter.EngineshouldstillbewarmbutNOThotfrom recent
use.
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.
Drainfuelfromthetankby runningtheengineuntilthefueltankis
empty.Besurethe fuelfill capis secure.
2.
Removethethreescrewsthatsecurethelowerpanel.Removethe
lowerpanelbyliftinguponthepaneltofreethetabsatthe bottom
ofthepanelfromthetab slotsandthenpullback.SeeFigure13.
7. Refillwiththe recommendedoiland checktheoil level;referto
CheckingandAddingOil intheAssemblySection.
8. Reinstallthe oil fillercap/dipsticksecurely.
9. Re-installthe lowerpanelbyplacingthetabs inthetab slots,
liftingthepanelintoplaceandsecurewiththe threescrews
removedinstep2.
Spark Plug
DONOTcheck fora sparkwiththe sparkplugremoved.DONOT
cranktheenginewiththe sparkplugremoved.
Iftheenginehas beenrunning,the mufflerwillbeveryhot. Becareful
notto touchthemuffler.
Thesparkplugshouldbecheckedevery25hoursandchangedonce
a seasonor every100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,the
sparkplugmustalso beproperlygappedandfreeof deposits.
1. RemovethelowerpanelasinstructedintheChangingEngineOil
section.RefertoFigure13.
2. Removethe sparkplugbootand usea sparkplugwrenchto
removetheplug,Figure15.
Figure13
NOTE:Thebottomof thepanelhastabsthathelpholdit in place.
NOTE:Anoil drainextensionkitisavailableseparately.Contacta
SearsPartsand RepairCenterforkit#753-06684.
3. Placea suitableoilcollectioncontainerundertheoildrainplug.
4. Removetheoil drainplug,Figure14.
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k,_ Oil DrainPlug" .,,
Figure14
SparkPlug
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SparkPlugBoot
Figure15
3. Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug.Discardthe sparkplugifthereis
anyapparentwear,oriftheinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Clean
thesparkplugwitha wire brushif it is tobe reused.
NOTE:Aresistorsparkplugmustbeusedforreplacement.Contact
a SearsPartsandRepairCenterfora replacementsparkplug(Part#
951-10292).
4. Re-installthe lowerpanel.
5. Tipthesnowthrowerbacktodrainoilintothecontainer.Usedoil
mustbedisposedof ata propercollectioncenter.
6. Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.
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Measurethepluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctasnecessary
bybendingthesideelectrode,Figure16.Thegapshouldbeset
to.02-.03inches(0.60-0.80turn).
Electrode
.02-.03in.
(0.60-0.80ram)
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Figure16
6. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthread
thesparkplugin by handtopreventcross-threading.
7. Afterthe sparkplugis seated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto
compressthewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthe
sparkplugseatsto compressthe washer.Whenreinstallinga used
sparkplug,tighten1/8-to 1/4-turnafterthesparkplugseatsto
compressthewasher.
Removingdebriswillinsureadequatecooling,correctenginespeed
and reducetheriskoffire.
Accumulationofdebrisaroundthemufflercouldcausea fire.Inspect
andcleanbeforeeveryuse.
LUBRICATION
Lubricatethe pivotpointson thecontrolhandleandthe extension
springat theendof thecontrolcablewitha lightoilonceeveryseason
and beforethesnowthrowerisput intostorageat theendof the
season.
ADJUSTMENTS
Shave Plate
Tochecktheadjustmentoftheshaveplate,placethemachineona
levelsurface.Thewheels,shaveplateandaugerpaddlesshouldall
contactthelevelsurface.Notethat ifthe shaveplateis adjustedtoo
high,snowmayblowundertheaugerhousing.Ifthe shaveplatewears
outexcessively,orthesnowthrowerdoesnot self-propel,theshave
platemaybetoo lowandneedstobeadjusted.
NOTE:Onnewsnowthrowersormachineswithanewshaveplate
installed,theaugerpaddlesmaybeslightlyoff theground.
Toadjustthe shaveplateproceedasfollows:
1. Runthe snowthroweruntilthe fueltankis empty.
2. Pullthestartercorduntilresistanceisfelt.Thentip thesnow
throwerbackuntilit restsonthe handles.To ensurethatthe snow
throwerdoesnot tipforward,it maybe necessarytosecurethe
handletothe groundwitha blockorotherobject.
3. Loosenthefourflangelocknutsandcarriageboltswhichsecure
theshaveplatetothe housing.SeeFigure17.Movetheshaveplate
tothe desiredpositionandretightenthenutsandboltssecurely.
Thesparkplugmustbetightenedsecurely.Aloosesparkplugcan
becomeveryhotandcan damagetheengine.
Cleaning the Engine
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,allowitto coolfor atleasthalfan hour
beforecleaning.Periodicallyremovedirtbuild-upfromengine.Before
servicingtheengine,removethecarburetorcoverand/orblower
housing.Discardthedirtand debrisfromthefollowingareas:
Donot spraytheenginewithwaterto cleanit becausethewater
couldcontaminatethefuel.Usinga gardenhoseor pressurewashing
Iequipmentcanalsoforcewaterintothemuffleropening.Waterthat
[passesthroughthe muffercan enterthecy nderandcausedamage.]
* CoolingFins
* AirIntakeScreenor RecoilStarter/FlywheelGuardAreas
* SparkPlugConnection
* Levers
* LinkageArea
* Guards
* Carburetor
* EngineHead
SideView
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Ji
ReversibleShavePlate
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Figure17
4. Tipthesnowthrowerbacktotheoperatingpositionandpullthe
starterhandlea fewtimestosee ifit isdifficultto pull.
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5, If thestarterisdifficulttopull,removethesparkplugandpullthe
handleseveraltimesto ensurethatany oiltrappedinthe engine
headisremoved,
Oilmaycomeoutof thesparkplugholewhen itis removedandthe
starterhandleis pulled.
6. Inspectthesparkplug. Ifit is wet,cleanoff anyoil before
re-installing.
Control Cable
Asa resultof boththecontrolcableandthe augerdrivebelt stretching
duetowear,periodicadjustmentsmaybenecessary.Iftheauger
seemsto hesitatewhenrotating,proceedas follows:
Theupperholeinthe controlhandleprovidesforanadjustmentin
cabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe endofcontrolcablefromthe
bottomholein the controlhandleand reinsertit intheupperhole.
Insertthe cablefromtheoutsideas shownin Figure18.
Control
AUGER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Runthe snowthroweruntilthe fueltankisempty.
2. Pullthe recoilstarterhandleuntilresistanceisfelt.Thentipthe
snowthrowerbackuntilitrestson thehandles.
3. Slidea boardup throughtheaugerandthroughthechuteto
securetheaugerinplace.
4. Removethe beltcoverby removingthe threehexwasherscrews
andone hexlockscrewthatsecureitto theframe.SeeFigure19.
HexLockScrew
/ Cable
/ /
Figure18
Testthesnowthrowerto seeif thereisa noticeabledifference.If
aftertheadjustmenttothecontrolcabletheaugerstill hesitateswhen
rotating,seeBeltReplacementforinstructionsonreplacingthebelt.
Chute Assembly
Refertothe Assemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthechute
assembly.
HexWasherScrew.............:._o
Figure19
,
Removetheflangenutthat securestheaugerpulleytothe auger
shaft.SeeFigure20.
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/
FlangeNut
AugerShaft
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AugerPulley
Figure20
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6. Removethe augerpulleyandthe belt.
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ToreplacethebeltfollowtheseinstructionsandrefertoFigure21: Tochangetherubberpaddles,proceedasfollows:
Drive
HexWasherScrew
Paddl_
HexWasherScrew
Figure21
1. Routethebeltaroundthedrivepulleyandundertheidlerpulley.
2. Routetheendofthebeltaroundtheaugerpulleyand slidethe
pulleybackon to theaugershaft.It maybe necessarytopush
downonthe idlerpulleyto gettheaugerpulleyunderthe belt
keeper.
3. Replacetheflangenutandtightensecurely.
4. Reinstallthebeltcoverremovedearlier.
5. Removethe boardfromtheaugerandchute.
REPLACING AUGER PADDLES
Thesnowthrowerauger'srubberpaddlesaresubjecttowearand
shouldbereplacedifany signsof excessiveweararepresent.
DoNOTallowtheauger'srubberpaddlesto wearto thepointwhere
Iportionsof themetalaugeritselfcancomein contactwiththe pave-
[ment.Doingsocan resultin seriousdamageto yoursnowthrower.
Figure22
1. Runthe snowthroweruntilthe fueltankis empty.
2. Pulltherecoilstarterhandleuntilresistanceisfelt.Thentip the
snowthrowerbackuntilit restson the handles.
3. Removethe existingrubberpaddlesbyunthreadingthehex
washerscrewswhichsecurethemto theauger.See Figure22.
NOTE:Theaugerpaddlesshouldbereplacedone-at-a-timesothat
theaugerstillattachedcanbeusedasanexamplefor positioningand
re-installingthenewauger.
4. Securethe replacementrubberpaddlestotheaugerusingthe
hardwareremovedearlier.
Toobtaina fullaugerreplacementkitincludingrubberpaddlesand
hexwasherscrews,callSearsat 1-800-4-MYHOME.Askforpart
753-06469.
REPLACING SHAVE PLATE
Theshaveplateisattachedtothe bottomof theaugerhousingand
is subjecttowear.Itshouldbecheckedperiodically.Therearetwo
wearingedgesandtheshaveplatecanbe reversed.
1. Runthe snowthroweruntilthe fueltankis empty.
2. Pulltherecoilstarterhandleuntilresistanceisfelt.Thentip the
snowthrowerbackuntilit restson the handles.
3. Removethe fourcarriageboltsandflangelocknutswhichattach
it to thesnowthrowerhousing.
4. Reversethe existingshaveplateorinstallanewone,makingsure
thenew shaveplateandthe headsofthecarriageboltsareon
theinsideofthe housing.
5. Adjustthe shaveplateas instructedon page14.
6. Tightensecurelyonceadjusted.
Toobtaina newshaveplate,call Searsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME.Askfor
part#731-07667.
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