Operator's Manual
CRRFr MRN
28" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88791
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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ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
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9/18/2009
WarrantyStatement.................... Page2
SafeOperationPractices.............. Pages3-6
SafetyLabels......................... Page7
Assembly......................... Pages8-13
Operation........................ Pages14-17
Service&Maintenance.............. Pages18-23
Off-SeasonStorage................... Page24
Troubleshooting...................... Page25
PartsList......................... Pages26-36
RepairProtectionAgreement............ Page41
Espa_ol............................. Page42
ServiceNumbers................... BackPage
CRAFTSMANFULLWARRANTY
Whenoperatedandmaintainedaccordingtoallsuppliedinstructions,ifthisCraftsmansnowthrowerfailsduetoadefectinmaterialorworkman-
shipwithintwoyearsfromthedateofpurchase,call1-800-4-MY-HOME(1-800-469-4663)toarrangeforfreein-homerepair(orreplacementif
repairprovesimpossible).
Thiswarrantyappliesforonly90daysfromthedateofpurchaseifthissnowthroweriseverusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes.
Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects inmaterial andworkmanship. SearswillNOTpayfor:
• Expendableitemsthatbecomewornduringnormaluse,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,skidshoes,shaveplate,shear
pins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoil filter.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.
• Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps,orglass.
• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orfromimpacting
objectsthatbendtheframe,augershaft,etc.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper
storage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountof engineoil, or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontained
intheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused
within30 daysof itspurchasedate.
Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantyappliesonly whilethisproductis usedinthe UnitedStates.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalso haveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
EngineOilType: SAE5W-30
EngineOilCapacity: 37ounces
FuelCapacity: Approx.5Quarts
SparkPlug: TorchF6RTC
SparkPlugGap: .020"to .030"
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Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera-
tionpracticesinthis manual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroron thepartof the operatorcanresultin serious
injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes
andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,
TRAiNiNG
• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/
orbystanders.Keepthismanualina safeplaceforfutureand
regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.Forques-
tionscall,1-800-4MY-HOME.
• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow
tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethis
machine.Children14andover shouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon
themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.
Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour
snow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtoward
roads,bystandersandthe like.
Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe
machinewhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhen
operatinginreverse.
Your Responsibility--Restrict the useofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon the machine,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentistobeused.
Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother
foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownby the auger/
impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationand
whileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.
Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe
eyes.
Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.
Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which
couldbecomeentangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhich
willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall
machineswithelectricstartengines.
Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrock
surfaces.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running,
exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebefore
startingtoclearsnow.
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SafeHandlingof Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilled
onyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyourskinand
changeclothesimmediately.
• Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
• Neverfuelmachineindoors.
• Neverremovegas capor addfuelwhiletheengineishot
or running.
• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
• Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto no morethan1/2inch
belowbottomoffillerneckto providespaceforfuel
expansion.
• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.
Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore
startingtheengine.
• Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinsidewhere
thereis anopenflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,
waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).
• Allowmachinetocoolatleast5 minutesbeforestoring.
• Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailerand refueliton the ground.If thisisnotpossible,
thenrefuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimof the fueltankor
containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do
notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.
OPERATION
• Donotputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,in the auger/impeller
housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan
amputatehandsandfeet.
• Theauger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Neverbypass
itsoperation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycause
personalinjury.
• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsand
automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
• Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.Keep
all safetydevicesin placeandworking.
• Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
• Donotoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholor
drugs.
• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donot
touch.Keepchildrenaway.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel
surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon
slopes.
• Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards
windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty
damageorpersonalinjurycausedbya ricochet.
• Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor allow
anyoneinfrontofthemachine.
• Donotoverloadmachinecapacityby attemptingtoclearsnowat
toofastof a rate.
• Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always
be sureofyourfootingand keepa firmholdon thehandles.Walk,
neverrun.
• Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingor not
in use.
• Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslippery
surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecare whenbackingup.
• Ifthe machineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.
Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore
startingandoperating.
• Disengageall controlleversandstopenginebeforeyouleave
theoperatingposition(behindthehandles).Waituntilthe auger/
impellercomestoa completestopbeforeuncloggingthechute
assembly,makingany adjustments,or inspections.
• Neverput yourhandinthedischargeor collectoropenings.Do
notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff
engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave
stoppedbeforeunclogging.
• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythe manufac-
turer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceis felt, then
pull rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)willpull
handandarmtowardenginefasterthanyoucan let go. Broken
bones,fractures,bruisesorsprainscouldresult.
• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare
andgoodjudgment.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance
andthenameofyournearestservicingdealer.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechute
is themostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.
Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclear thechute:
1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
2. Wait 10secondstobe suretheimpellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.
3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,notyourhands.
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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof
thismanual.
• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall
controlleversandstopthe engine.Waituntiltheauger/impeller
cometoa completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand
groundagainsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervals
tokeepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforanydamage.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed
oftheengine.
Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowear
anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall
componentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(OEM)partsonly."Useofpartswhichdo notmeettheoriginal
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand
compromisesafety!"
Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisen-
gageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Refertotheadjustment
sectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil,etc. to
protecttheenvironment.
Priorto storing,runmachinea few minutestoclear snowfrom
machineand preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasa waterheater,furnace,
clothesdryeretc.
Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor
leaks.Replaceif necessary.
Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct
hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or60 hoursof
operation.Attheendof theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine
inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat
allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not
wornexcessively.Failuretodo so can resultinaccidents,injuries
ordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengineinanyway.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadtoa runawayengineand
causeittooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting
ofenginegovernor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS
EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are
certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,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 sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws(ifany)
Ifa sparkattesterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworking
orderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveis required
bylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
A sparkarresterforthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears
PartsandRepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine
beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.
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 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
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NOTE:Referencesto rightorleft sideofthesnowthrowerare
determinedfrombehindtheunitinthe operatingposition(standing
directlybehindthesnowthrower,facingthe handlepanel).
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. Cutthe cornersof thecartonandlaythesidesflaton theground.
Removeanddiscardallpackinginserts.
2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.
3. Makecertainthecartonhas beencompletelyemptiedbefore
discardingit.
ASSEMBLY
1. Observethe lowerrearareaofthesnowthrowertobesureboth
cablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandle
upward.
a. Placethe shiftleverin theF6position.
b. Pullupandbackon upperhandleasshownin Figure1.As
youare raisingthehandleupward,makesurethat bothends
ofthecentercablearepositionedproperlyinthe brackets.
Alignupperhandlewiththe lowerhandle.
c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto lowerhandle.
Removeanddiscardanyrubberbands,ifpresent.Theyare
forpackagingpurposesonly.
2. Removecotterpin,wing nut,andhexscrewfromchutecontrol
headandclevispinandbow-tiecotterpinfromchutesupport
bracket.SeeFigure2.
3. Insertroundendofchuterodinto inputofchutecontrolhead.
Pushrodasfarintothe chutecontrolheadaspossible,keeping
theholesinthechuterodpointingupward.SeeFigure3.
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Chute
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4. Placechuteontochutebaseandensurehexrodis positioned
underhandlepanel.Installhexboltpreviouslyremovedbut do
notsecurewithwingnutatthistime.See Figure4.
5. Squeezethetriggeron thehandlepaneljoystickandrotatethe
chutebyhandtofaceforward.Theholesinthechutecontrol
inputwill befacingup.SeeFigure5.
NOTE:The chutewill not rotatewithoutsqueezingthetriggeronthe
joystick.
6. Rotatethejoysticktotheoneo'clockpositionsothesilver
indicatorarrowontheinputshaftbelowthecontrolpanelpoints
upward.SeeFigure6.
NOTE:Thejoystickwillbe angledslightlyto theright.SeeFigures5 &
6.
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7, Insertthehexendofchuterodintothe inputshaftbelowjoystick
on handlepanel,Makesureto lineuptheholeinthe hexendof
chuterodwiththearrowontheinputshaft.SeeFigure7.
NOTE:Thechuterodwillfit snugglyintotheinputshaft.Supportthe
rearofthedashpanelwithonehandwhileinsertingthechuterodwith
yourotherhandto ensurethechuterodis insertedall the way intothe
inputshaft.
8. Nowpushthe roundend ofchuterod backtowardsthehandle
paneluntilthe holein the rodlinesupwiththe holein thechute
controlinputclosesttothechutecontrolhead.insertthecotter
pin,SeeFigure8,
NOTE:The secondholeis usedto achievefurtherengagementof
thehexendofchuterodintothe inputshaftifrequiredandcanbe
usedlaterforadjustmentif thechutedoesnotfullyrotate.Refertothe
Service& Maintenancesectionfor ChuteControlRodadjustments.
9. Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadto chutesupportbracketwith
wingnut,andclevispinandbow-tiecotter pinremovedearlier.
SeeFigure9.
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10. Checkthatallcablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguide "_
on theengine.SeeFigure10.
NOTE:Forsmoothestoperation,the cablesshouldallbetotheleftof
thechutecontrolrod.
11. Theextensioncordforthe electricstarterisfastenedwitha
cabletie to therearoftheaugerhousingforshippingpurposes.
Cutthecabletie and removecord beforeoperatingthe unit.
SET-UP
Shear Pins
Holesare locatedinthehandlepanelforconvenientshearpin storage.
SeeFigure11.RefertotheOperationsectionfor moreinformation
regardingshearpin replacement.
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Chute Clean=Out Tool
Achute clean-out tool is fastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousing
witha mountingclip.SeeFigure12.Thetoolisdesignedtocleara
chuteassemblyoficeandsnow.Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletie
atthefactory.Cutthecabletiebeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.
loft _1 .allmovingpartshave
stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly.
Tire Pressure
Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecom-
mendedpsi.Equaltirepressureshouldbemaintainedatall times.
Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim
assemblytoburstwithforcesufficienttocauseseriousinjury.Refer
tosidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure.
Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire
pressurebeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.Referto the tire sidewall
fortiremanufacturer'srecommendedpsianddeflate(or inflate)the
tiresasnecessary.
Chutedean=out Tool
Figure12
NOTE:Equaltire pressureistobe maintainedat alltimesforperfor-
mancepurposes.
ADJUSTMENTS
Skid Shoes
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor
shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operat-
ingthesnowthrower.
It is not recommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravel
asitcaneasilypickup andthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal
[njury ordamageto thesnowthrowerand surroundng property.
• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes
higherontheaugerhousing.
• Usea middleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobe clearedis
uneven,suchas a graveldriveway
NOTE:If youchoosetooperatethesnowthrowerona gravelsurface,
keepthe skidshoesin positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthe
groundandtheshaveplate.
Toadjustthe skidshoes:
1. Loosenthefour hexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.
Moveskidshoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure13.
2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe
groundtoavoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.
3. Retightennutsand boltssecurely.
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Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall
instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentsto verifyyoursnow
throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.
Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows:
1. Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandin the disengaged"up"
position,thecableshouldhavevery littleslack.ItshouldNOTbe
tight.
2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Referto
StartingtheEngineintheOperationsection.
3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthe snow
thrower),engagethe augers.
4. Allowtheaugersto remainengagedforapproximatelyten(10)
secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveral
times.
5. Withtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up" position,walktothe
frontofthemachine.
6. Confirmthatthe augershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand
showNOsignsof motion.IfanyaugershowsANYsignof
rotating,immediatelyreturntotheoperator'spositionandshutoff
theengine.WaitforALLmovingpartstostopbeforeadjustingthe
augercontrol.
7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexboltonthe
augercablebracket.SeeFigure14.
8. Positionthe bracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward
toincreasecabletension).
9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.
10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen
achieved.
Figure14
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Headlight
Shift Lever
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F Auger Control
Gas Cap
ChuteAssembly
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Augers
Nowthat youhavesetup yoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome
acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure15.
Skid Shoe
Wheel Steering Control
Muffler
Recoil Starter
Handle
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Oil Fill
_rimer
Choke
Control
Control
Oil Drain
Electric Starter Outlet
Electric
Starter
Button
Figure15
NOTE:Donot turnthekeyinan attemptto starttheengine.Doingso
maycauseit to break,
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SHIFT LEVER
Theshiftleverislocatedonthe rightsideofthehandlepanel.
Placethe shiftleverintoanyof eightpositionstocontrolthe
directionoftravelandgroundspeed.
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)is t 2
theslowestand positionsix (6) is the fastest. F 1
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One(1)isthe
slowerandtwo(2) isthefaster.
KEY
Thekeyisa safetydevice.It mustbefully insertedinorderforthe
enginetostart.Removethekeywhenthesnowthrowerisnotinuse.
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
6 CHOKE CONTROL
5 Thechokecontrolisfoundon therearoftheengineand isactivated
4 byturningthe rotarychokeknobto the CHOKEposition.Activating
thechokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateonthecarburetorandaids in
3 startingthe engine,
PRIMER
Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintotheengine'scarburetor
toaid incold-weatherstarting.
OIL FILL
Engineoil levelcan becheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.
GAS CAP
Unthreadthegascapto add gasolinetothefueltank.
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THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedontherearoftheengine.It regulatesthe
speedof theengineandwillshutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe
STOPposition.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric
starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
Theaugercontrolislocatedon thelefthandle.Squeezethecontrol
gripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugerand startsnowthrowing
action.Releaseto stop.
DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK
DRIVE
CONTROL
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET
Requirestheuseof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included)
anda 120Vpowersource/walloutlet.
AUGERS
Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateand drawsnowintothe auger
housing.
SKID SHOES
Positiontheskid shoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupward
forhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelor
crushedrocksurfaces.
HEADLIGHT
Theheadlightison whenevertheengineisrunning.
WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS
Theleft andrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedon theunderside
ofthehandles.Squeezethe rightcontroltoturnright;squeezetheleft
controltoturnleft.
NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyouarefamiliar
withthesecontrols.
Thedrivecontrolis locatedon therighthandle.Squeezethecontrol
gripagainstthehandletoengagethewheeldrive.Releaseto stop.
Thedrivecontrolalso lockstheaugercontrolsoyoucanoperate
thechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowing
process.If theaugercontrolisengagedsimultaneouslywiththedrive
control,the operatorcanreleasetheaugercontrol(onthelefthandle)
andtheaugerswillremainengaged.Releaseboth controlstostopthe
augersandwheeldrive.
NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.
Failureto dosowillresultinincreasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive
system.
FOUR=WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM
CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL
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LEFT RIGHT
AUGER CONTROL
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CHUTETiLTUP
Thefour-waychutecontrolTM (Joystick)is locatedon theleft sideofthe
handlepanel.
* Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowis thrown,squeezethe
buttononthechutecontrolleverand pivotthe chutecontrollever
tothe rightortotheleft.
Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,pivotthe
chutecontrolleverforwardtotiltthechutedownand backwardto
tilt the chuteup.
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CLEAN-OUT TOOL
Neveruseyourhandstocleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut
loft engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshave
lstoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly.
Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtothe rearofthe
augerhousingwitha mountingclip. Shouldsnowandice become
lodgedin thechuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedasfollowsto
safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:
1. Releaseboththe AugerControlandtheDriveControl.
2. Stopthe engineby removingtheignitionkey.
3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresit to the
rearoftheaugerhousing.
4. Usethe shovel-shapedendof theclean-outtooltodislodgeand
scoopanysnowand icewhichhasformedin andnearthechute
assembly.
5. Refastenthe clean-outtooltothemountingclip ontherearof
theaugerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnow
thrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnow
thrower),engagethe augercontrolfora fewsecondstoclearany
remainingsnowandice fromthechuteassembly.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningsonthe
machineand inthismanualbeforeoperating.
Oil
Theunit wasshippedwith oil inthe engine.Checkoil levelbefore
eachoperationtoensureadequateoil intheengine.Forfurther
instructions,refertothe stepsonpage18.
NOTE:Besureto checktheengineon a levelsurfacewiththe engine
stopped.
1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.
2. insertthecap/dipstickintothe oilfillerneck,butdo NOTscrewit
in.
3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyadd
oil (5W-30,witha minimumclassificationof SF/SG)untiloil level
registersbetweenhigh(H) andlow(L).
NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking,
hardstartingorsparkplugfouling.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
Gasoline
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombus-
tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof87octane.Gasolinewith
upto 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe
used.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixtureordirtygasoline.Avoidgetting
dirt,dust,or waterinthefuel tank. DO NOTuse E85gasoline.
• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot
smokeorallowflamesor sparksintheareawherethe engineis
refueledor wheregasolineisstored.
• Donotoverfillthefueltank.After refueling,makesurethetank
capisclosedproperlyandsecurely.
• Becarefulnotto spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuel vapor
mayignite,ifany fuelis spilled,makesuretheareaisdrybefore
startingthe engine.
• Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof
)or.
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthemachine
indoorsorwhilethe engineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.
1. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcaptofuel.
2. A fuellevelindicatoris locatedinthefueltank.SeeFigure15
inset.Becarefulnottooverfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthefuel
levelindicatortoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearof movingparts. Donotusea
pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.
NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmupfora fewminutesafter starting.
Theenginewillnotdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating
temperatures.
1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolarein the
disengaged(released)position.
2. insertkeyinto slot. Makesureitsnapsintoplace.Donotattempt
toturnthekey.
NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyfullyinsertedintothe
ignitionswitch.
Electric Starter
Theoptionalelectricstarteris equippedwitha groundedthree-wire
powercordandplug,and isdesignedto operateon120voltAC
householdcurrent.It mustbeusedwitha properlygroundedthree-
prongreceptacleatall timestoavoidthepossibilityofelectricshock.
Followall instructionscarefullypriortooperatingtheelectricstarter.
DONOTuse electricstarterintherain.
Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wiregroundedsystem.
Aska licensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.
Ifyouhaveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.
Ifyoudonot havetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusethe electric
starterunderanyconditions.
1. Plugtheextensioncord intothe outletlocatedon theengine's
surface.Plugtheotherendof extensioncordintoa three-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilatedarea.
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2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position. TO ENGAGE DRIVE
3. MovechoketotheCHOKEIJl position(coldenginestart).If
engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.
4. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto coverventholein
Withthethrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)position,moveshift
leverintooneof the sixforward(F)positionsortworeverse(R)
positions.Selecta speedappropriateforthesnowconditionsand
a paceyou'recomfortablewith.
primerbulbwhen pushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronly
once.Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermay
requireprimingtobe repeated.
5. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.Oncetheenginestarts,im-
mediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarteris equippedwith
thermaloverloadprotection;systemwilltemporarilyshut-downto
NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntil
youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthesnow
thrower.
2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthe handleandthesnow
throwerwillmove.Releaseitanddrive motionwillstop.
allowstartertocoolifelectricstarterbecomesoverloaded.
6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto RUN
position.Iftheenginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke
athalf-chokepositionfor a shortperiodof time,andthen slowly
rotatethechokeintoRUNposition.
7. Afterengineis running,disconnectpowercordfromelectric
starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendatthewall
outletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeendfromthe engine.
Recoil Starter
NOTE:NEVERrepositionthe shiftlever(changespeedsordirection
oftravel)withoutfirst releasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnow
throwertoa completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto
thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.
TO ENGAGE AUGER
1. Toengagethe augerand startthrowingsnow,squeezethe auger
controlagainsttheleft handle.Releasetostoptheauger.
REPLACING SHEAR PINS
Donotpullthestarterhandlewhiletheenginerunning.
1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)'_ position.
2. MovechoketotheCHOKEI,'_1 position(coldenginestart).If
engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.
3. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto coverventholewhen
pushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscover
ventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtobe
repeated.
4. Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntilitbeginstoresist,then
pullquicklyandforcefullyto overcomethecompression.Engine
shouldstart.Donot releasethehandleandallowittosnapback.
ReturnropeSLOWLYtooriginalposition.If required,repeatthis
step.
5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto RUN
position.Iftheenginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke
athalf-chokepositionfor a shortperiodof time,andthen slowly
rotatethechokeintoRUNposition.
Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwith shearpinsandcotter
pins.If the augersshouldstrikeaforeignobjectoricejam,thesnow
throwerisdesignedsothatthe pins mayshear.If theaugerswill not
turn,checktoseeifthepinshavesheared.SeeFigure16.
NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithanythingotherthanSears
SKU#88389/0EM PartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.
Anydamagetotheaugergearboxorothercomponentsasa resultof
failingto do sowill NOTbecoveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.
Alwaysturnoff thesnowthrower'sengineand removethekeypriorto
replacingshearpins.
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Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine
unattendedwiththeenginerunning.Turntheengineoffafter useand
removekey.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefora few minutes
beforestoppingtohelpdry offanymoistureonthe engine.
1. Movethrottlecontrolto OFFposition.
2. Removethekey.Removingthe keywillreducethepossibilityof
unauthorizedstartingoftheenginewhileequipmentisnotin use.
Keepthekeyina safeplace.The enginecannotstart withoutthe
key.
3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo
acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs.
EachUseandevery5
hours
1st5 hours
Annuallyor25 hours
Annuallyor50 hours
Annuallyor100hours
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoil level
2. Looseormissinghardware
3. Unitandengine.
1. Engineoil
1. Sparkplug
2. Controllinkagesandpivots
3. Wheels
4. GearshaftandAugershaft
1. Engineoil
1. Sparkplug
1. Fuelsystem
1. Check
2. Tightenor replace
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Check
2. Lubewithlight oil
3. Lubewithmultipurposeautogrease
4. Lubewithlight oil
1. Change
1. Change
1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlack
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking Engine Oil
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
serviceguidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof
completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest SearsService
Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
d fuel
Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controls
Iandstopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete
_stop.
NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil level
ismaintained.
Whenaddingoiltotheengine,referto viscositychart below.Engine
oilcapacityis 1100ml(approx.37oz.). Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke,
oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified
tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor
serviceclassificationSG, SR MotoroilsclassifiedSG,SFwillshow
thisdesignationonthecontainer.
1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.
2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oilfillerneck,butdo NOTscrewit
in.
3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntil
oil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow (L). SeeFigure17.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthe first 5 hoursof operationand
oncea seasonorevery50 hoursthereafter.
1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthefueltankisempty.
Besurefuelfillcapissecure.
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2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.
3. Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure18on nextpage.
4. Tipenginetodrainoil intothe container.Usedoil mustbe
disposedofata propercollectioncenter.
Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoil properly.
IDo notdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyour localauthori-
lties or SearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
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Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.
6.
Refillwiththerecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.See
RecommendedOil Usagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis37
ounces.
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("c) -300 -200 -10° 0°
DONOTusenondetergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.itcouldshorten
theengine'sservicelife.
Oil Drain
Plug
7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.
Thoroughlywashyourhandswithsoapandwaterassoonas
possibleafterhandling usedoil.
Checking Spark Plug
DONOTcheckfor sparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank
enginewithsparkplug removed.
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbevery hot.Becareful
notto touchthemuffler.
NOTE: Checkthesparkplugoncea seasonorevery25hoursof
operation.Changethesparkplugoncea seasonorevery100hours.
Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbe properly
gappedandfreeofdeposits.
1. Removethesparkplugbootanduse a sparkplugwrenchto
removetheplug.See Figure19.
2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugif thereis
apparentwear,orif the insulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthe
sparkplugwitha wirebrushifitisto be reused.
3. Measurethe pluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary
bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure20.Thegap shouldbeset
to.02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).
4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthread
thesparkplugin byhandtopreventcross-threading.
5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto
compressthewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthe
sparkplugseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga used
sparkplug,tighten1/8-to 1/4-turnafterthesparkplugseatsto
compressthewasher.
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Electrode
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LUBRICATION
Gear Shaft
Thegear(hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedatleastoncea seasonor
afterevery25 hoursofoperation.
1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuelfromtank byrunningengine
untilitstops.
2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat itrestson
theaugerhousing.
3. Removethe lowerframecoverfromthe undersideofthesnow
throwerbyremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.
4. Applya lightcoatingofengineoil (or3-in-1oil) to the hexshaft.
SeeFigure21.
NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,be carefulnotto get any oilon
thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinder
thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil.
Wheels
Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles
witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.
Auger Shaft
Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinson augershaft.Spray
lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearings
foundat eitherendof the shaft.SeeFigure22.
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SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES
Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthe bottomofthesnowthrowerare
subjecttowear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced
whennecessary.
NOTE:Theskidshoeson thismachinehavetwowearedges.When
onesidewearsout,theycan be rotated1800to usetheotheredge.
Toremoveskidshoes:
1. Removethetwocarriagebolts,washers(ifequipped),andhex
flangenutsthat secureeach skidshoeto the snowthrower.
2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefourcarriagebolts(twoon
eachside),washers,andhex flangenuts.RefertoFigure23.
Toremoveshaveplate:
1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhichattachit tothe
snowthrowerhousing.
2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsofcarriage
boltsareto the insideofhousing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure
23.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Cable
If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved,
referto the figuretotherightandadjusttheshiftcableasfollows:
1. Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forwardspeedposition(F6).
2. Loosenthehex nuton the shiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure
24.
3. Pivotthebracketdownwardto takeupslack inthecable.
4. Retightenthehexnut.
Drive Control
Whenthedrivecontrolisreleasedandin thedisengaged"up"position,
thecableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight.Also,
ifthereis excessiveslackin thedrivecableor iftheunitexperiences
intermittentdrivewhileusing,thecablemayneedtobeadjusted.
Checktheadjustmentof the drivecontrolasfollows:
1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergently
forward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.
2. Engagethe drivecontrolandgentlyattempttopushthe snow
throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.Theunitshouldnot
rollfreely.
3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movethe shift leverbackand
forthbetweenthe R2positionandtheF6positionseveraltimes.
Thereshouldbeno resistancein theshiftlever.
4. If anyoftheabovetestsfailed,thedrivecable is in needofadjust-
ment.Proceedasfollows:
5. Loosenthelowerhexboltonthedrivecablebracket.SeeFigure
25.
6. Positionthe bracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward
toincreasecabletension).
7. Retightenthelowerhex boltand repeatsteps1through4.
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Chute Control Rod
Toachievemorechutecontrolrodengagementinthe input shaftunder
thehandlepanel,thechutecontrolrodwillhaveto beadjusted.Refer
toFigure26.
Toadjustthis rod,proceedasfollows:
1. Removethecotterpin fromtheholeclosestto the chutecontrol
headon thechutecontrolinput.
2. Pulloutthechutecontrolroduntilthe holein it lines upwiththe
otherholeinthechutecontrolinput.
3. Reinsertthecotterpinthroughthis holeandthechutecontrolrod.
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Skid Shoes
RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskid
shoes.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt
Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedas
follows:
1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuelfromtank byrunningengine
untilitstops.
2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthefrontoftheenginebyremov-
ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure27.
3. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.SeeFigure28.
4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat itrestson
theaugerhousing.
5. Removetheframecoverfromthe undersideofthesnowthrower
byremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.SeeFigure
29.
6. Removethe beltas follows.Referto Figure30.
a. Loosenandremovethe shoulderscrewwhichactsasa belt
keeper.
b. Unhookthe supportbracketspringfromthe frame.
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