Craftsman 247887900 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRAFTSMAN°

28" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.887900

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.

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• SAFETY ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST

ESPANOL

7/6/2007

WarrantyStatement..................................Page2

RepairProtectionAgreement...................Page3

SafeOperationPractices.........................Pages4-5

SafetyLabels............................................Page7

Assembly..................................................Pages8-11

Operation..................................................Pages12-15

ServiceandMaintenance.........................Pages16-21

Off-SeasonStorage..................................Page22

TroubleShooting......................................Page23

PartsList...................................................Page24-35

Espa_ol.....................................................Page38

ServiceNumbers......................................BackCover

Two-YearWarranty on CraftsmanSnowThrower

Thisequipmentiscoveredbyatwo-yearwarranty,providedthatitismaintained,lubricated,andtunedupaccordingtotheinstructionsinthe operator'smanual.Duringthewarrantyyears,ifthisequipmentexperiencesanyfailureduetodefectsinmaterialorworkmanship,RETURNIT

TOYOURNEARESTSEARSPARTS&REPAIRCENTER,andSearswillrepairit,freeofcharge.In-homewarrantyserviceisavailable,butyou willhavetopayatripcharge.

Thiswarrantydoesnotcover:

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchasskidshoes,shaveplateandsparkplugs.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper

storage,bentcrankshafts,failuretousethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobecontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused within30 daysof itspurchasedate.

• Equipmentifusedfor commercialorrentalpurposes.

Thiswarrantyappliesforonly90 daysif this productiseverusedforcommercialor rentalpurposes.

This warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductis usedintheUnitedStates.

This warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Hoffman Estates,IL 60179

EngineOil Type: SAE5W-30 EngineOil Capacity: 26 ounces

FuelCapacity: 4 Quarts SparkPlug: Champion@RJ19LM

SparkPlugGap: .030"

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__L Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructions

safetyand/orpropertyofyourselfandothers.Read andfollowallinstructionsinthismanualbefore

attemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywiththese instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol,

HEEDITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherulesfor safeoperationinthismanual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,

carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcanresultinserious injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand

throwingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructions couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.

YourResponsibility:Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto personswhoread,understand,andfollowthewarningsandinstruc-

tionsinthismanualandonthemachine.

TRAINING

,, Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthemachineandin

the manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keepthis manualina safeplacefor future andregularreferenceandfor ordering replacementparts.

,, Be familiarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto stop

the machineanddisengagethemquickly.

,, Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis machine.Chil-

dren14yearsoldandovershouldreadandunderstandtheoperation instructionsandsafetyrulesinthis manualand shouldbetrainedand supervisedbya parent.

,, Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout properinstruction. ,, Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-

throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystanders andthe like.

,, Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenat least 75feet fromthe

machinewhileit is inoperation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthearea.

,, Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin

reverse.

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to

1cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto beused.Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which

couldbetrippedoverorthrownbythe auger/impeller. ,, Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile

performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects

whichricochetcancauseserious injurytothe eyes.

,, Donotoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot

wearjewelry,longscarvesor otherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon

slipperysurfaces.

,, Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall units

with electricstartengines.

,, Adjustcollectorhousingheighttoclear gravelor crushedrocksurfaces. ,, Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine. ,, Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running,except

wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

,, Letengineand machineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto

clearsnow.

Safe Handling of Gasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecarein handling gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour clothes,whichcan ignite.Washyour skinandchangeclothesimmediately. ,, Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

,, Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesofignition. ,, Neverfuel machineindoors.

,, Neverremovegascapor addfuel whilethe engineishot or running. ,, Allowenginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

,, Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan Y2inchbelowbottomof

fillerneckto providespacefor fuelexpansion. ,, Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. ,, Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Move

machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

,, Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewherethere isan open

flame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,water heater,spaceheater,

clothesdryeretc.). ,, Allowmachineto coolatleast5minutesbeforestoring.

OPERATION

. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingparts,intheauger/impeller

housingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscanamputate handsand feet.

,, The auger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits

operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafeand maycause personal injury.

,, The controlleversmustoperateeasilyin both directionsand automati-

callyreturnto thedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

,, Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall

safetydevicesinplaceand working.

,, Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine

exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

,, Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholordrugs. ,, Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancauseaburn.Donottouch. . Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel surfaces.

Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic. . Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingon slopes. . Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows,

walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonal

injurycausedbya ricochet. . Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsorallowanyone

infrontofthe machine. . Do notoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnow at toofast

ofa rate. . Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Alwaysbe

sureof your footingandkeepa firm holdonthehandles.Walk,never

run. . Disengagepowertothe auger/impellerwhentransportingor notin use.

,, Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.

Lookdownand behindand usecarewhenbackingup. ,, If the machineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,

disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect

thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperat-

ing. . Disengageallcontrolleversandstop enginebeforeyouleavethe

operatingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntilthe auger/impeller

comesto a completestopbeforeuncloggingthe chute assembly,making

anyadjustments,orinspections. ,, Neverputyourhandinthe dischargeorcollectoropenings.Always

usetheclean-outtoolprovidedto unclogthedischargeopening.Do

not unclogchuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoffengine

andremainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbefore

unclogging. ,, Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer

(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabs etc.). ,, If situationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,usecareand

goodjudgment.ContactyourSearsServiceCenterforassistance.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperation

regularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthis

manual.

,, Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol

leversand stopthe engine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometoa completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireandgroundagainstthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.

. Checkboltsandscrewsfor propertightnessatfrequentintervalstokeep

the machinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamage.

. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.

Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedofthe engine.

. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesare subjectto wearand

damage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponents andreplacewith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM) partsonly.

"Useof partswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications may leadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisengage

properlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Referto theadjustmentsectionin this

operator'smanualfor instructions. . Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary. . Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas, oil,etc.to protect

the environment. . Priortostoring,runmachineafewminutesto clearsnowfrom machine

andpreventfreezeup of auger/impeller. . Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethere isanopen

flame,sparkor pilotlightsuch asawaterheater,furnace,clothes dryer

etc. ,, Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionson

off-seasonstorage.

Do not modify engine

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway.Tampering withthegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineandcauseitto operate

at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingofenginegovernor.

Notice Regarding Emissions Engineswhichare certifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederalEPAemission

regulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsys-

tems:EngineModification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if soequipped.

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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR

AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.

2. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG DISCHARGECHUTE.

3. DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE, ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL

MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.

4. TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES, NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.

USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON GRAVELSURFACES.

5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.

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NOTE:Referencesto rightor leftsideof thesnowthrowerare determinedfrombehindtheunitintheoperatingposition(standing directlybehindthesnowthrower,facingthehandlepanel).

REMOVING FROM CARTON

1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlaythesidesflat ontheground. Removeand discardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

ASSEMBLY

1. Observethelowerrearareaofthesnowthrowertobesureboth cablesarealignedwithrollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandle

upward. a. Placetheshift leverintheF6position.

b. Pullupand backon upperhandleas showninFigure1.As

youare raisingthehandleupward,makesurethatbothends ofthecentercablearepositionedproperlyinthebrackets. Alignupperhandlewiththe lowerhandle.

c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandletolowerhandle.

Removeanddiscardanyrubberbands,if present.Theyare forpackagingpurposesonly.

2. Removewingnutandhexscrewfromchutecontrolassembly andclevispinandcotterpinfromchutesupportbracket.See Figure2. Positionthechuteassembly(forward-facing)overthe

chutebase.

3. Placethe4-waychutecontrolinthe centeredposition.

4. Placechuteassemblyontochutebaseandsecurechutecontrol assemblytochutesupportbracketwithclevispinandcotterpin removedearlier.SeeFigure3.

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5. Finishsecuringchutecontrolassemblyto chutesupportbracket withwingnutandhexscrewremovedearlier.SeeFigure4.

6. Checkthatallcablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguide ontopoftheengine.SeeFigure5.

7. Theextensioncordisfastenedwitha cabletietotherearofthe augerhousingforshippingpurposes.Cutthecabletie and

removeitbeforeoperatingtheunit.

SET=UP

Shear Pins Holesare locatedintheplasticdashpanelforconvenientshearpin

storage.SeeFigure6. Referto the Operationsectionformoreinforma- tionregardingshearpinreplacement.

Figure5

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Figure6

Chute Clean=Out Tool Achuteclean-out tool isfastenedtothetopof theaugerhousing

witha mountingclip.SeeFigure7.The toolisdesignedtocleara chuteassemblyof iceandsnow.This itemisfastenedwithacabletie atthe factory.Cut thecable tiebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

_leveruseyourhandsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff I

_ngineandremainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedI _eforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthe chuteassembly. J

Tire Pressure

Beforeoperating,checktirepressureandreducepressurein bothtires tobetween15psiand20 psi.

NOTE:Ifthetirepressureis notequalinbothtires,theunitmaynot travelinastraightpathandtheshaveplatemaywearunevenly.

ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes

Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor

shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operat- ingthesnowthrower.

It is notrecommendedthat youoperatethissnowthrowerongravel

as it can easilypickupandthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal

injuryordamageto thesnowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.

Chute Clean-out Tool

Figure7

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• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes higherontheaugerhousing.

• Usea middleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedis uneven,suchasagraveldriveway

NOTE:Ifyouchoosetooperatethesnowthroweronagravelsurface, keeptheskidshoesin positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthe

groundand theshaveplate.

Toadjusttheskidshoes:

1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts. Moveskidshoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure8.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe

groundto avoidunevenwearon the skidshoes.

3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.

Figure8

Auger Control

Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentstoverifyyoursnow

throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.

Checktheadjustmentof theaugercontrolasfollows:

1. Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandin the disengaged"up" position,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack.ItshouldNOTbe tight.

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Refer toStartingtheEngineintheOperatlohnsection.Makesurethe

throttleis setin theFASTposition.

3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger.

4. Allowthe augerto remainengagedforapproximatelyten(10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveral

times.

5. WiththethrottlecontrolintheFAST(rabbit)position_ and theaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up"position,walktothefront

ofthemachine.

6. Confirmthatthe augerhascompletelystoppedrotatingand showsNOsignsof motion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturntotheoperator'spositionandshutoff theengine.WaitforALL movingpartsto stopbeforeadjustingthe augercontrol.

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexboltonthe augercablebracket.SeeFigure9.

8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(ordownward toincreasecabletension).

9. Retightenthe upperhexbolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved.

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Figure9

Drive

ShiftLever

Four-Way

ChuteControFM

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Chute

Aseerably

Headli,

ElectricStartBntte_

GasCap

OilFill

EngineContreJs

Cleen-DntTool

Electric Starter Outlet

Primer

Choke

Control

Augers

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Figure10

Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyinan attempttostarttheengine. acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.RefertoFigure10. Doingso maycauseit tobreak.

Recoil Starter

ttandle

SHIFT LEVER

Theshift leverislocatedon the rightsideofthehandlepanel. Placetheshift leverintoanyofeightpositionsto controlthe directionof travelandgroundspeed.

Forward Yoursnowthrowerhassix forward(F) speeds.Positionone(1)is t 2 theslowestand positionsix (6) isthefastest. F 1

Reverse Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)isthe g t

slowerandtwo(2) is thefaster.

IGNITION KEY

Theignitionkeyis a safetydevice.It mustbefullyinsertedin orderfor theenginetostart.Removethe ignitionkeywhenthesnowthroweris

notin use.

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto thesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

6 CHOKE CONTROL

Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearof theengineandisactivated

byrotatingthe knobclockwise.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthe

chokeplateonthecarburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.

PRIMER

Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintotheengine'scarburetor

toaid incold-weatherstarting.

OIL FILL

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedontherearoftheengine.

It regulatesthespeedofthe engineandwillshutoff the enginewhenmovedintotheSTOPposition.

SKID SHOES

Positiontheskidshoesbasedon surfaceconditions.Adjust upwardforhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhen operatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK

DRIVE

CONTROL

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

This handleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine's electricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

Requirestheuseofathree-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) anda120Vpowersource/walloutlet.

AUGERS

Whenengaged,the augersrotateanddrawsnowintotheauger

housing.

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechute assembly.

GAS CAP

Unthreadthegascap toaddgasolineto thefueltank.

AUGER CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolis locatedon therighthandle.Squeezethe control gripagainstthehandletoengagethewheeldrive.Releaseto stop.

Thedrivecontrolalso locksthe augercontrolsoyoucanoperate thechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowing

process.If the augercontrolisengagedsimultaneouslywiththedrive control,the operatorcanreleasetheaugercontrol(onthelefthandle) andtheaugerswillremainengaged.Releaseboth controlstostopthe augersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.

Failuretodoso willresultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrive system.

FOUR=WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM

CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

[PHSHH°TTO.I©CHUTEROTATE

LEFT

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CHUTEROTATE

HIGHT

Theaugercontrolislocatedonthe lefthandle.Squeezethecontrol

gripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugersandstart snowthrowing action.Releasetostop.

_. CHUTETiLTUP j

Thefour-waychutecontrolTM is locatedonthe leftsideof thehandle

panel. ,, Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowis thrown,squeezethe

buttononthe joy-stickandpivotthejoy-sticktotherightortothe left.

,, Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowis thrown,pivotthe

joy-stickforwardorbackward.

WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS

Theleftandrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedontheunderside of the handles.Squeezetherightcontroltoturnright;squeezetheleft

controlto turnleft.

NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyouarefamiliar withthesecontrols.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

NOTE:Aplasticdustcapmaybefoundinsidethefuelfillopening. Removeanddiscard,if present.

fever useyourhandstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff I

gineandremainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedI foreusingtheclean-outtooltoclear the chuteassembly, j

Thechuteclean-outtoolis convenientlyfastenedto the rearof the augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecome lodgedin the chuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:

1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stopthe engineby removingtheignitionkey.

3. Removethe clean-outtool fromtheclipwhichsecuresittothe rearoftheaugerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtoolto dislodgeand scoopanysnowandicewhichhasformedin andnearthechute assembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothe mountingclipontherearof theaugerhousing,reinsertthe ignitionkeyandstartthesnow

thrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe augercontrolforafewsecondsto clearany remainingsnowandicefromthechuteassembly.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

,, Alwaysfill thefuel tankoutdoorsand useafunnelorspoutto

preventspilling.

,, Fillfuel tankwithclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline. ,, Neverfill thefueltankcompletely.Fillthe tanktowithin1/2"from

thetoptoprovidespaceforexpansionoffuel.

,, Makesureto wipeoff anyspilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug.Makecertainthe metal loopon theendof the sparkplugwire(insidetherubberboot)is

fastenedsecurelyoverthe metaltip onthesparkplug.

2. Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolareinthe disengaged(released)position.

3. MovethrottlecontroluptoFAST_ position.Insertignitionkey

intoslot. Makesureitsnapsintoplace.Donotattemptto turn the key.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyis fullyinsertedintothe ignitionswitch.

Electric Starter Determinethatyourhome'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem.

Askalicensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningsonthe machineand inthis manualbeforeoperating.

Oil Theunit wasshippedwithoilintheengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeach

operationtoensureadequateoilintheengine.Forfurtherinstructions, referto the stepsonpage 16.

1. Removethe dipstickfromtheoilfill.

2. Checkandmakesurethatthelevelofoilis upto theFULLmark onthedipstick.

3. If theoillevelis notupto FULL,pourfreshmotoroil(5W-30,with a minimumclassificationofSL/SJ)slowlythroughtheopening. Replaceoil fill dipstickandcheckoil levelagain.

Gasoline

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel the machine

indoorsorwhilethe engineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,

[c gars,ppesandothersourcesof gnton. ,, Storegasolinein aclean,approvedcontainerandkeepthe capin

placeonthecontainer.

,, Makesurethatthecontainerfromwhichyoupourthegasolineis

cleanandfreefromrustor otherforeignparticles.

Theoptionalelectricstarteris equippedwithagroundedthree-wire powercordandplug,andis designedtooperateon120voltAC householdcurrent.It mustbeusedwith aproperlygroundedthree- prongreceptacleatall timestoavoidthepossibilityof electricshock. Followall instructionscarefullypriortooperatingtheelectricstarter.

Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows:

1. Plugtheextensioncord intothe outletlocatedontheengine's surface.Plugtheotherend of extensioncordintoathree-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutletinawell-ventilatedarea.

2. RotatechokecontroltoFULL IJl chokeposition(foracold enginestart).

NOTE:If theengineis alreadywarm,placechokecontrolin the OFF positioninsteadofFULL IJl •

3. Pushtheprimertwoor threetimesforcoldenginestart,making

sureto coverventholeinthecenterofthe primerwhenpushing.

NOTE:DO NOTuse primerto restartawarmengineaftera short

shutdown.

4. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.

NOTE:Donotholdthebuttondownforlongerthanseven(7)seconds

ata time.Doingso maydamageyourengine'selectricstarter.

5. Oncetheenginestarts,releasestarterbutton.

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatechokecontrolto theOFF position.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotatechokecontrolbackto

FULL I,,_1 thenslowlyintotheOFFpositionagain.

7. Whendisconnectingthe extensioncord,alwaysunplugtheend atthethree-prongwalloutletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeend

fromthesnowthrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Rotatechokecontrolto FULL IJl chokeposition(coldengine

start).

NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolintheOFF position

insteadofFULLIJ|.

2. Pushthe primertwoorthreetimesforcoldenginestart,making

sureto coverventholeinthecenterof the primerwhenpushing.

NOTE:DONOTuseprimertorestartawarmengineafterashort shutdown.

NOTE:Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryifthetemperatureis below15°Fahrenheit.

NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntil

youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthesnow thrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnow throwerwillmove.Releaseitanddrivemotionwillstop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshiftlever(changespeedsordirection of travel)withoutfirstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnow throwertoa completestop.Doingso willresultin prematurewearto thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.

TO ENGAGE AUGERS

1. Toengagetheaugersandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe augercontrolagainstthelefthandle.Releasetostoptheaugers.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

Theaugersaresecuredto thespiralshaftwithtwoshearpinsand

bow-tieclips.Iftheaugershouldstrikeaforeignobjectoricejam, thesnowthrowerisdesignedsothat theshearpinsmayshear.If the augerswill notturn,checktoseeifthe pins havesheared.SeeFigure

11.

3. Graspthe recoilstarterhandleandslowlypulltheropeout.Atthe pointwhereitbecomesslightlyhardertopullthe rope,slowly

allowthe ropetorecoil.

4. Pullthestarterhandlewitha firm,rapidstroke.Donotrelease thehandleandallowit tosnapback.Keepafirmholdonthe starterhandleandallowitto slowlyrecoil.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltotheOFF position.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotatethechokecontrol

backtotheFULL I,,_1positionandthenslowlyinto the OFF positionagain.

NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmupfor afewminutesafterstarting.

Theenginewill notdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating

temperatures.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Runenginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdryoffany moistureonthe engine.

Movethrottlecontrolto STOP1.position.

2. Removethe ignitionkeyandstoreinasafeplace.

3. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromthe areaaroundtheengineas wellas the areainandaroundthedrivecontrolandaugercontrol. Also,engageandreleasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.

NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswith anythingotherthanOEM PartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Anydamagetothe augergearboxorothercomponentsasaresultof failingtodoso will NOTbecoveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.

Alwaysturnoffthe snowthrower'sengineand removethekeypriortc

replacingshearpins.

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TO ENGAGE DRIVE

1. WiththethrottlecontrolintheFast_ position,moveshiftlever intooneofthesix forward(F) positionsor tworeverse(R)

positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor thesnowconditionsand a paceyou'recomfortablewith.

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Beforelubricating,repairing,orinspecting,disengageallcontrols

land stopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometoa complete [stop.

Checking Engine Oil

1. Besureengineisuprightandlevel

2. Unscrewoil fill capfromoil fillertubeandwipedipstickclean.

3. Screwoil fill capbackintooilfillertube.Tightensecurely.

4. Unscrewandremoveoilfill capfromoilfillertube.Noteoillevel. If oil readingondipstickisbelow"ADD"mark,slowlyaddoilto reach"FULL"level.SeeFigure12.

5. Screwoil fill capbackintooilfillertube.Tightensecurely.

6. Wipeawayany spilledoil.

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_ Between FULLand ADD

Maintain Oil Level

ADD

Changing Engine OH Toavoidenginedamage,itisimportantto:

,, Checkoil levelbeforeeachuseandeveryfiveoperatinghours. ,, Changeoilafterfirsttwo (2)operatinghoursandevery25operat-

inghoursthereafter.

,, Engineshouldstillbewarmbut nothotfromrecentuse.

1. Locatetheoildrainplug.SeeFigure13.

2. Besurethegascap is onandistightenedsecurely.

3. Cleanareaaroundoil drainplug.

4. Placeapprovedrecyclableoilcontainerunderoil drainplug.

5. Removeoil drainpluganddrainoil.

NOTE:Usedoil mustbedisposedof ata propercollectioncenter.

6. Installoildrain plugandtightensecurely.

7. Refilltheenginewithrecommendedoil. SeeRecommendedOil Usagechart.The engine'soilcapacityis26 ounces.

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Synthetic Multi Grade

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8. Wipeawayany spilledoil.

Checking Spark Plug Checksparkplugyearlyor every100operatinghours

1. Cleanareaaroundsparkplug.

2. Removeand inspectsparkplug.

3. Replacesparkplugif porcelainiscrackedorifelectrodesare pitted,burnedorfouledwithdeposits

4. Checkelectrodegapwitha feelergaugeandset gapto.030 (0.76ram)ifnecessary.SeeFigure14.

5. Reinstallsparkplugandtightensecurely.

NOTE:A resistorsparkplugmustbeusedforreplacement.Contacta SearsPartsand RepairCenterfora replacementsparkplug.

Carburetor If yoususpectyourcarburetorneedsadjusting,seea SearsPartsand

RepairCenter.Engineperformanceshouldnotbe affectedataltitudes upto7,000feet(2,134meters).Foroperationathigherelevations, contacta SearsPartsandRepairCenter.

Engine Speed

Avoidseriousinjuryordeath,DONOTmodifyengineinanyway. Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcancausetheengineand equipmenttooperateat unsafespeeds.NEVERtamperwithfactory settingof enginegovernor.Runningtheenginefasterthanthespeed set at thefactoryisdangerous.

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2. Electrodes Porcelain

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LUBRICATION

Gear Shaft

Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedatleastoncea seasonor

afterevery25hoursofoperation.

1. Topreventspillage,placea pieceofplasticwrapunderthegas capand tightensecurely.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerup andforwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

3. Removethe lowerframecoverfromthe undersideofthesnow throwerbyremovingthefourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

4. Applya lightcoatingofengineoil(or 3-in-1oil)tothehexshaft. SeeFigure15.

NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,be carefulnottogetanyoilon thealuminumdriveplateorrubberfrictionwheel.Doingso will hinder thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipeoff anyexcessorspilledoil.

Wheels Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoatthe axles

withamultipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Auger Shaft Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinsonaugershaft.Spray

lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearings foundat eitherendoftheshaft.SeeFigure16.

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SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES

Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthe bottomofthesnowthrowerare subjectto wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced whennecessary. Toremoveskidshoes:

1. Removethefour carriageboltsandhexflangenutswhichsecure themto thesnowthrower.

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththe fourcarriagebolts(twoon eachside) andhexflangenuts.Referto Figure17.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsandhexnutswhichattachit tothe snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsofcarriage boltsareto theinsideofhousing.Tightensecurely.

ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Cable

If the fullrangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved, referto the figureto therightandadjusttheshift cableas follows:

1. Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forwardspeedposition.

2. Loosenthehex nutontheshiftcable indexbracket.SeeFigure

18.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardto takeupslackinthe cable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

Drive Control Whenthe drivecontrolisreleasedandin thedisengaged"up"position,

thecableshouldhavevery littleslack.It shouldNOTbetight.Also, ifthereisexcessiveslackin the drivecableor ifthe unitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,thecablemayneedtobeadjusted.

Checktheadjustmentof thedrivecontrolasfollows:

1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergently forward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattempttopushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.Theunitshouldnot

rollfreely.

3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshift leverbackand forthbetweenthe R2positionandtheF6positionseveraltimes.

Thereshouldbenoresistanceintheshiftlever.

4. If anyoftheabovetestsfailed,thedrivecableisin needof adjust- ment.Proceedasfollows:

5. Loosenthelowerhexbolt onthedrivecablebracket.SeeFigure

19.

6. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(ordownward toincreasecabletension).

7. Retightenthe lowerhexbolt.

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Chute Control Oncea seasonorevery25hoursofoperation,whicheverisearlier,

checkwhetherthefour-waychutecontrolTM cableshaveslackened.If thechutedoesnotrotatefully,thechutecontrolcableswillhavetobe adjusted.RefertoFigure20.

Toadjustthesecables,proceedasfollows:

1. Usinga 1/2"wrench,loosentheupperandlowerhexnutsfoundon onecableadjuster.

2. Graspthe metalcablehousingandgentlypushupwardtotake upslack(usuallynomorethan1/4-inch)inthecablebefore

retighteningbothhexnuts.

3. Repeatontheothercableadjusteruntilthechuteassemblyhas fullrangefromleft-to-right.

Auger Control

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheauger controlcable.

Skid Shoes RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskid

shoes.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Auger Belt

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt, proceedas

follows:

1. Topreventspillage,placea pieceofplasticwrapunderthegas capand tightensecurely.

2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveron thefrontoftheenginebyremov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure21.

3. Rollthe augerbelt off theenginepulley.SeeFigure22.

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4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restson theaugerhousing.

5. Removethe framecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrower byremovingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.SeeFigure

23.

6. Removethe beltas follows.Referto Figure24. a. Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt

keeper.

b. Unhookthesupportbracketspringfromtheframe.

7. Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebelt betweenthesupportbracketandthe augerpulley.SeeFigure25.

8. Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowinginstructionsinreverseorder.

NOTE:Do NOTforgetto reinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnect thespringto theframeafterinstallinga replacementaugerbelt.

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Drive Belt Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'sdrive belt,proceedas

follows:

1. Topreventspillage,placea pieceof plasticwrapunderthegas capand tightensecurely.

2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthe frontoftheenginebyremov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure21on previouspage.

3. Removethe beltas follows.Referto Figure26. a. Rollthe augerbelt off theenginepulley.

b. Useawrenchto pivottheidlerpulleytowardthe right. c. Liftthedrivebeltoffenginepulley.

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