Craftsman 247888460 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

P R 0 F E S S I 0 N A L

45" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.88846

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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6/15/2009

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

SafeOperation Practices .......................... Pages 3-6

Safety Labels ............................................ Page 7

Assembly .................................................. Pages 8-12

Operation .................................................. Pages 13-16

Service and Maintenance ......................... Pages 17-24

Off-Season Storage .................................. Page 25

Troubleshooting ........................................ Page 26

Parts List ................................................... Page 28-40

Repair Protection Agreement ................... Page 45

Espa_ol ..................................................... Page 46

Service Numbers ...................................... Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONALFULL WARRANTY

Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingtoallsuppliedinstructions,ifthis CraftsmanProfessionalsnowthrowerfailsduetoa defectinmaterial orworkmanshipwithintwoyearsfromthedateofpurchase,call1-800-4-MY-HOME(1-800-469-4663)toarrangeforfreein-homerepair(or replacementifrepairprovesimpossible).

Thiswarrantyappliesforonlyone yearfromthedateof purchaseifthis productiseverusedforcommercialor rentalpurposes. ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.SearswillNOTpayfor:

• Expendableitemsthatbecomewornduringnormaluse,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugerbladesorpaddles,driftcutters,skidshoes, shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoilfilter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.

• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,or from impactingobjectsthatbendtheframe,augershaft,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanical

damagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil, or failureto maintaintheequipment accordingtothe instructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfuel determinedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).In general,fuelshouldbeusedwithin30 daysof itspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductiswithinthe UnitedStates. Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears, Roebuckand Co., Hoffman Estates,IL 60179

EngineOilCapacity: 37ounces FuelCapacity: Approx.5 Quarts

SparkPlug: TorchF6RTC(951-10292) SparkPlugGap: .020"to.030"

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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfandothers. Readandfollowallinstructionsin thismanual

beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera- tionpracticesinthis manual.As withanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroron the partofthe operatorcanresultin serious injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateof California tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,

TRAiNiNG

• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineand in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.

Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/ orbystanders.Keepthismanualin a safeplaceforfutureand regularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.Forques-

tionscall,1-800-4MY-HOME.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhow tostopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofageto operatethis machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe

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 useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-

tionsin thismanualandonthemachine,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto beused.

Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother

foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbytheauger/

impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationand whileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe

eyes.

Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.

Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which couldbecomeentangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall

machineswithelectricstartengines.

Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine. Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelorcrushedrock

surfaces.

Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore

startingtoclearsnow.

SafeHandling of Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources ofignition.

• Neverfuelmachineindoors.

• Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineishot or running.

• Allowengineto coolat leasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltanktono morethan1/2inch belowbottomoffiller neckto providespaceforfuel

expansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment. Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore

startingtheengine.

• Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewhere thereis anopenflame,sparkorpilotlight(e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

• Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

• Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleorona truckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerand refuelitontheground.Ifthisis not possible, thenrefuelsuchequipmentona trailerwithaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankor containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION

• Do notputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,in the auger/impeller housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

• Theauger/impellercontrolleverisa safetydevice.Neverbypass itsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafeandmaycause personalinjury.

• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsand automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesinplaceandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Do notoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Donot touch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon slopes.

• Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards windows,walls,carsetc. Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty damageorpersonalinjurycausedby a ricochet.

• Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor allow anyoneinfrontof themachine.

• Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingtoclearsnowat toofastof arate.

• Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureofyourfootingandkeepafirmholdon the handles.Walk,

neverrun.

• Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingor not in use.

• Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecarewhenbackingup.

• Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engine, disconnectthe sparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.

Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore

startingandoperating.

• Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyouleave theoperatingposition(behindthehandles).Waituntiltheauger/ impellercomestoa completestopbeforeuncloggingthechute assembly,makinganyadjustments,orinspections.

• Neverputyourhandinthedischargeorcollectoropenings.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshave stoppedbeforeunclogging.

• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufac- turer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).

• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,then pull rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)willpull handandarmtowardenginefasterthanyoucanlet go.Broken bones,fractures,bruisesorsprainscouldresult.

• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthismanual,usecare andgoodjudgment.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance

andthenameofyour nearestservicingdealer.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechute

is themostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.

Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclear thechute:

1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

2. Wait 10secondstobe suretheimpellerbladeshavestopped

rotating.

3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,not yourhands.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversandstoptheengine.Waituntilthe auger/impeller cometoa completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.

Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessatfrequentintervals tokeepthemachineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed ofthe engine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowear anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsandreplacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's (OEM)partsonly."Useofpartswhichdo not meettheoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisen- gageproperlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Refertothe adjustment sectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsforgas,oil,etc. to protecttheenvironment.

Priorto storing,runmachinea few minutestoclearsnowfrom machineand preventfreezeupofauger/impeller. Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewherethereisan

openflame,sparkorpilot lightsuchasa waterheater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualforproperinstructionson off-seasonstorage.

Checkfuelline,tank, cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.

Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved. Accordingtothe ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)

andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or60 hoursof operation.At the endoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealertoensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not wornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,donotmodifyengineinany way. Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadtoa runawayengineand causeitto operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),

OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay

Catalyst(TWO)if soequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineand shouldnotbe usedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered, brush-coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any)

Ifa sparkattesterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworking orderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveis required

bylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarresterforthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and

operate

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine 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 IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain

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NOTE:Referencesto rightorleft sideofthesnowthrowerare determinedfromthe operatingpositionlookingforwardtothefrontof

themachine.

REMOVING FROM CRATE

1. Removescrewsfromthebottomof thecratesecuringthesides, andendsof theshippingcrate.

2. Liftoff the topoffofthecrateandsetoutof thewayof the assemblyarea.

3. Removeanddiscardplasticbagthatcoversunit.

4. Removeanyloosepartsincludedwithunit(e.g.,Operator's Manual,etc.).

5. Pushdownonthelowerhandleandpullunit backoutofcrate.

6. Makecertainthecratehasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

ASSEMBLY

1. Makecertainthe springsatthe lowerendoftheaugeranddrive cablesaresecurelyhookedintotheir respectiveactuator bracketsbeforepivotingthehandleupward.Referto Fig. 10.

a. Placethe speedselectorshiftleverin theF6position. b. Cutthecabletie securingthetwopiecechutecranktothe

lowerhandle.Thecable tieisusedfor shippingpurposes.

c. Removethe upperwingknobandcarriageboltfromeach

sideof thelowerhandle.Pulluponupperhandleasshown in Fig.1.Alignupperhandlewiththe lowerhandle.Again, makecertainthespringsat thelowerendoftheaugerand drivecablesaresecurelyhookedintotheirrespective actuatorbrackets.Also,removeanyrubberbandssecuring thecablesto thewingnuts.

2. a. Securetheupperhandleandlowerhandlewiththetwo wing

knobsandcarriageboltsremovedearlier.

b. Tightenthetwo wingknobsalreadyinstalledin theupper

holesto firmlysecuretheupperhandleand supporttubes.

3. Alignthe upperand lowershiftrods,thenslidetheshift rod

connectordownoverthe endofthelowershift rod.Tapthe connectoruntilthelower rodiscompletelythroughtheconnector. See Fig.2.

Figure 1

NOTE:If theconnectoris notproperlyassembled,theshiftrodwill pivotand youwillnotbeabletoproperlychangespeedsordirection.

NOTE:If thefullrangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannot be achieved,referto the "MakingAdjustments"section.

a. Cutthecabletie securingthechuteassemblyto thelower

chutecrankrodforshippingpurposes.

b. Removethe internalcotterpinfromtheupperchutecrank.

Slidetheupperchutecrankinto thesleeveon the lower chutecrank.See Fig.3.

c. Alignthe holein theupperchutecrankwiththe holeinthe

sleeve(Ifnecessary,useapairof plierstoassistinaligning holes).Inserttheinternalcotterpinthroughtheholesto securethechutecrank.SeeFig.3.

Figure3

5. Removelocknutsandscrewssecuringoneofthe flangekeepers tothe chuteassembly.

6. Placechuteassemblyontochutebaseas showninFig.4, makingsurethatthe notchesengagewiththespiralendofchute

directionalcontrol.

7. Secureflangekeeperremovedearlierwithlocknutsandscrews. Tightendownnutssecuringtheothertwoflangekeepers.SeeFig.5.

8. If notalreadydone,slipthe cablesthat runfromthehandle paneltothe dischargechuteintothecableguideextendingover thetopofthe engine.SeeFig.4.

9. Normallythecabletiesholdingthesteeringcablesagainstthe handlearelooselyinstalledoneachsideofthe lowerhandleat thefactory.Pullthecableties tighttosecure.Cuttheexcess

fromtheendsof cableties.

Theextensioncordis fastenedwithacabletie to therearoftheauger housingforshippingpurposes.Cutthecabletie andremoveit before operatingthesnowthrower.

SET-UP

Chute Clean=Out Tool

Neveruseyourhandsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut off engineandremainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshave stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtoolto clearthechuteassembly.

Figure4

A chuteclean-outtool isfastenedtothetop oftheaugerhousing witha mountingclip.SeeFig.6.Thetoolisdesignedtoclearachute assemblyofice andsnow.Thisitem,alongwiththeextensioncord,is fastenedwithacable tieatthefactoryfor shippingpurposes.Youmay

cutthecabletieat thistime. Drift Cutters

1. Removethetwo screwsand locknutsthat secureeach drift cutter,andremovethemfromthesidesof theaugerhousing.

2. Turnthedriftcuttersaroundandpositionthemas shownin Fig.7 tothe outsideoftheaugerhousing.

3. Attachthedriftcutterswiththescrewsandlocknutsremovedearlier.

F-

ChuteCrank Bracket

Figure5

Chute Clean=out Tool

Figure7

Figure6

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

Underanycircumstancedonotexceedmanufacturer'srecom- mendedpsi.Equaltire pressureshouldbemaintainedat alltimes.

Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim assemblytoburstwithforcesufficienttocauseseriousinjury.Refer to sidewallof tireforrecommendedpressure.

Thetirescan beover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire

pressurebeforeoperatingthe snowthrower. Refertothetire sidewall

for rnanufactures'srecommendedpsianddeflate(or inflate)thetires as necessary.

NOTE:Equaltirepressureisto bemaintainedatalltimesforperfor- mancepurposes.

Fuel Recommendations Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombus-

tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof 87 octane.Gasolinewith

upto 10%ethanolor15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe used.Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureordirty gasoline.Avoidgetting

dirt, dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuse E85gasoline.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot smokeorallowflamesor sparksintheareawheretheengineis refueledor wheregasolineisstored.

• Donot overfillthefueltank. Afterrefueling,makesurethetank

capis closedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnotto spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuel orfuel vapor mayignite.Ifany fuelis spilled,makesuretheareaisdry before startingtheengine.

• Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwithskinor breathingofvapor.

Adding Fuel

Fuel Level Indicator

TopView

Figure8

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,butdoNOTscrewit in. IMPORTANT:DoNOTscrewthecap/dipstickinwhencheckingtheoil

level.

3. Removethe oilfillercap/dipstick.Ifthelevelis low,slowlyaddoil untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H) andlow (L),Fig.9. Refer tothe EngineMaintenancesectionforcorrectoilviscosityand engineoil capacity.

NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwithoilmayresultinenginesmoking, hardstartingor sparkplugfouling.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthemachine

indoorsorwhile theengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,

cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.

usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.

1. Cleanaroundfuelfillbeforeremovingcaptofuel.

2. A fuel levelindicatorislocatedinthefueltank.Filltankuntilfuel reachesthefuel levelindictor,Figure8. Becarefulnottooverfill.

Checking Oil Level

Theengineis shippedwithoilintheengine.Youmust,however, checkthe oil levelpriortooperatingthe snowthrower.Runningthe

enginewith insufficientoil cancauseseriousenginedamageand

[vo d theengne warranty.

NOTE:Be suretochecktheengineon a levelsurfacewiththeengine stopped.

1. Removeoil fillercap/dipstick,wipethedipstickclean.SeeFig.9.

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ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes

itis notrecommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravel asit caneasilypickupand throwloosegravel,causingpersonal injuryordamagetothe snowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.

Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryforship- pingpurposes.Adjustthemdownwardpriortooperatingthe machine.

• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes higherontheaugerhousing.

• Useamiddleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedisuneven.

NOTE:Ifyou choosetooperatethesnowthroweron agravelsurface, keepthe skidshoesin positionformaximumclearancebetweenthe groundandtheshaveplate.

Toadjusttheskidshoes:

1. Loosenthesixhexnuts(threeoneachside)andcarriagebolts.Move skidshoestodesiredposition.SeeFig.10.

NOTE:Whenengagingtheauger,youmayheara "chirp"sound. Thisisnormal,itisthe beltengagingthepulley.Asthebeltwears, this soundwillnotbeheardwhenengagingtheauger.

3. Withtheenginerunningandtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged "up"position,walktothe frontof themachine.Confirmthatthe augerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsno signsof

motion.

4. Iftheaugershowsany signsof rotating,immediatelyreturntothe operator'spositionandshutoff theengine.Waitfor all moving

partsto stopbeforereadjustingtheaugercontrolcable.

Testing Wheel Drive Control & Speed Selector Lever

RefertoFig.11forlocationofcontrols.

1. Movethespeedselectorshiftleverintosixth(6)position.

2. Withthewheeldrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowerforward, thenpullit back.Themachineshouldmovefreely.

3. Engagethedrivecontrolandattemptto movethemachineboth forwardandback,resistanceshouldbefelt.

4. Movethespeedselectorshiftleverintothefastreverse(R2)position andrepeattheprevioustwosteps.

Ifyouexperiencedresistancerollingtheunit,eitherwhenrepositioning

thespeedselectorshiftleverfrom6 to R2orwhenattemptingto movethe

machinewiththedrivecontrolreleased,adjustthedrivecontrolimmedi-

ately.SeeAdjustingDriveandAugerControls.

Figure10

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoeisagainstthe groundtoavoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.

3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.

Operatinga snowthrowerequippedwithsteelskidshoesmayresult in damagetonaturalstonepaversurfaces(e.g.sandstone,blue- stone,limestone).Forinformationon availablepolymerskidshoes,

call1-800-4MY-HOME.

Testing Auger Drive Control Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandin thedisengaged"up"posi-

tion,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack,butshouldNOTbetight. Referto Fig.11forlocationofcontrols.

Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyoursnow throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.

Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengineas instructedin theOperationsection.

Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagetheaugercontrolandallowtheaugertoremain engagedfor approximatelyten secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.

Auger Control

Cable

Shift Lever

Drive

_(--.---- Control

Drive Control Cable

Figure11

Adjusting Wheel Drive & Auger Controls

1. Frombeneaththehandle,pulldownwardonthe appropriatecable andunhookthespringfoundontheendof thecablefromits respectiveactuatorbracket.RefertoFig.12and13.

2. Slidethe springupthecableto exposethecablecouplerthreads andlocknut.Referto Fig.13.

3. Ifadjustingthedrivecable,threadthelocknutoutward(downthe couplertowardsthe endof thethread)tolengthenthecableand allowthe unitto movefreelywhenthecontrolis released. Threadthelocknutinward(up thecouplertowardsthecable)to shortenthecable toreduceslippageandpreventthemachine frombeingeasilymovedwiththedrivecontrolengaged.

Donotover-tightenthecable.Over-tighteningmaypreventtheauger shaftfromdisengagingandcompromisethesafetyofthesnowthrower.

Ifadjustingtheaugercable,threadthelocknut downthecoupler towardstheendof thethreadtolengthenthecableasnecessaryto stoptheaugershaftfromturningwhenthecontrolis released.

4. Reattachthespringtotherear-mostholein theactuatorbracket.

5. Repeatthewheeldriveandaugercontrolteststoverifyproper adjustment.Repeatpreviousstepsif necessarytoattainproper adjustmentof eachcable.

Rearwardmost holeof the actuator brackets

Figure12

Figure13

DriftCutters

Drive Two-wayChuteControlTM

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ChuteAssembly

SpeedSelector ShiftLever

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Steering

Wheel Control

Clean-out Tool_

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Housing

SkidShoes

Figure

Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome acquaintedwithitscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure14.

SPEED SELECTOR SHIFT LEVER

Thespeedselectorshiftleveris locatedon therightsideofthehandle panel.Placethespeedselectorshiftleverintoanyof eightposi- 6

tionstocontrolthedirectionoftravelandgroundspeed. Forward 5

Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F) speeds.Positionone(1)is 4 theslowestandpositionsix(6) isthefastest. 3

Reverse Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One(1)isthe t 2

slowerandtwo(2) isthefaster. F ]

Control

Oil Filler

Cap/Dipstick

Primer

Key

Throttle

_L=-GasCap

OilDrain

CHOKE CONTROL

Thechokecontrolis foundontherearof the engineand isactivatedbyrotatingtheknob

counter-clockwise.Activatingthechokecontrol closesthe chokeplateonthecarburetorandaids

instartingtheengine.

ThrottleControl

Electric Start

Button

Electric

Outlet

RecoilStarter Handle

KEY

Thekeyisa safetydevice.Itmustbefullyinsertedin orderforthe enginetostart.Removethekeywhenthesnowthrowerisnotin

use.

NOTE:Do notturnthekeyin anattemptto starttheengine.Doingso maycauseitto break.

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardofthe AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

R 1 The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates

the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved

into the STOP position.

PRIMER

Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe

engine'scarburetorto aidin cold-weatherstarting.

OIL FILL

Engineoillevelcan becheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

Requirestheuseofa three-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) anda 120Vpowersource/walloutlet.

AUGERS

Whenengaged,the augersrotateanddrawsnowintotheauger housing.

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthe chute assembly.

GAS CAP

Unthreadthegascapto addgasolinetothefueltank.

DRIVE

CONTROL

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL

LOCK

Thewheeldrivecontrolis locatedon therighthandle.Squeezethe controlgrip againstthehandletoengagethe wheeldrive.Release to stop.TheWheeldrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsoyou canoperatethechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snow throwingprocess.Ifthe augercontrolisengagedsimultaneouslywith thewheeldrivecontrol,theoperatorcanreleasetheaugercontrol(on theleft handle)andtheaugerswillremainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stoptheaugersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethewheeldrivecontrolbeforechanging speeds.Failuretodo sowill resultinincreasedwearonyourmachine's drivesystem.

AUGER CONTROL

Theaugercontrolis locatedontheleft handle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandleto engagetheaugersandstartsnowthrowing action.Releasetostop.

OIL DRAIN

Engineoilcanbedrainedthroughtheoil drain.

TWO-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM

Thedistancesnowisthrowncan bechangedbyadjustingtheangle ofthe chuteassembly.Movethe chutecontrolforwardtodecreasethe distance,towardtherearto increase.

CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

Thechutedirectionalcontrolis locatedontheleft sideofthe snow thrower.

• Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,crankclockwiseto dischargetothe leftandcounterclockwisetodischargetotheright.

SKID SHOES

Positiontheskidshoesbasedon surfaceconditions.Adjustupward

forhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelor crushedrocksurfaces.

WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS

Theleftand rightwheelsteeringcontrolsare locatedontheunderside ofthe handles.Squeezethe rightcontroltoturnright;squeezetheleft

controltoturn left. NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerin openareasuntilyouarefamiliar

withthesecontrols.

HEADLIGHT

Theheadlightislocatedontop ofthehandlepanel.It maybeadjusted bylooseningthescrewsoneachsideof thelighthousing,pivotingthe lightupor down,andretighteningthescrews.

DRIFT CUTTERS

Thedrift cuttersaredesignedforuseindeepsnow.Theiruseis optionalfornormalsnowconditions.Maneuverthesnowthrowerso thatthecutterspenetrateahighstandingsnowdriftto assistsnow fallingintotheaugersforthrowing.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtotherearofthe augerhousingwitha mountingclip. Shouldsnowandice become lodgedin thechuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:

Neveruseyour handstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut

off engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshave

stoppedbeforeunclogging.

1. ReleaseboththeAugerControland theWheeldrivecontrol.

2. Stopthe engineby removingthekey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromthe clip whichsecuresittothe rearoftheaugerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtooltodislodgeand scoopanysnowandice whichhasformedin andnearthechute assembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothemountingclipontherearofthe augerhousing,reinsertthekeyandstartthesnowthrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagetheaugercontrolforafewsecondsto clearany remainingsnowandice fromthechuteassembly.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningson the machineandin thismanualbeforeoperating.

Oil Theunit wasshippedwithoilintheengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeach

operationtoensureadequateoilin theengine.Forfurtherinstructions, referto theService& Maintenancesectionofthismanual.

1. Removethedipstickfromtheoilfill.

2. Checkandmakesurethatthe levelofoil isuptothe FULLmark onthedipstick. NOTE:Do NOTscrewthe screwtheoilcapintochecktheoillevel.

3. If theoil levelisnot upto FULL,pourfreshmotoroil (5W-30,with a minimumclassificationofSF/SG/SH/SJ)slowlythroughthe opening.Replaceoil fill dipstickandcheckoillevelagain.

Gasoline

• Makesurethatthe containerfromwhichyoupourthegasolineis cleanandfree fromrustorotherforeignparticles.

• Alwaysfillthe fuel tankoutdoorsandusea funnelor spoutto

preventspilling.

• Fillfuel tankwithclean,fresh,unleadedgasolinewitha minimum of87 octane.Freshfuelpreventsgumfromformingin thefuel

systemor on essentialcarburetorparts.Purchasefuelin a

quantitythatcanbe usedwithin30days.

• Neverfillthe fueltankcompletely.Fillthetankto within1-1/2" fromthetopto providespaceforexpansiond fuel.

• Makesureto wipeoffanyspilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolandwheeldrivecontrolarein thedisengaged(released)position.

2. Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donot attempt toturn thekey.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthe keyfullyinsertedintothe ignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

Theoptionalelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-wire powercordandplug,and isdesignedtooperateon120voltAC householdcurrent.It mustbe usedwitha properlygroundedthree- prongreceptacleatall timestoavoidthe possibilityof electricshock.

Followall instructionscarefullypriortooperatingtheelectricstarter.

Determinethatyour home'swiringisa three-wiregroundedsystem.

Aska licensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.

Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas follows:

1. Plugtheextensioncordintothe outletlocatedontheengine's surface.Plugtheother endofextensioncordintoathree-prong 120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilatedarea.

2. Rotatechokecontrolto FULL I,,"1chokeposition(fora cold

enginestart).

NOTE:If theengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolintheRUN positioninsteadof CHOKEIJl position.

3. Pushprimerthree(3x)times,makingsuretocoverventhole whenpushing.If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Always coverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequirepriming to berepeated.

4. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.

Toprolongstarterlife,useshortstartingcycles(5 secondsmaximum thenwaitone minute).

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthemachine

indoorsorwhiletheengineis hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,

cigars,pipesand othersourcesofignition.

Storegasolineina clean,approvedcontainerandkeepthecap in placeonthe container.

5. Oncetheenginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarterbutton.The electricstarterisequippedwiththermaloverloadprotection;

systemwilltemporarilyshut-downtoallowstartertocoolif electric starterbecomesoverloaded.

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto the RUN

position.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke

athalf-chokepositionfora shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly

rotatethechokeinto theRUNposition.

7. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,alwaysunplugtheend atthe three-prongwalloutletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeend

fromthesnowthrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Rotatechokecontrolto CHOKE IJl position.Ifengineis alreadyhot,do notusetheCHOKE.

2. Pushprimerthreeto five(3-5)times,makingsuretocovervent holewhenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce. Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequire primingtobe repeated.

3. Graspthe recoilstarterhandleandslowlypullthe ropeout.At thepointwhereit becomesslightlyhardertopulltherope,slowly allowthe ropetorecoil.

4. Pullthestarterhandlewitha firm,rapidstroke.Engineshould start.Donot releasethehandleandallowitto snapback.Keepa firmholdonthestarterhandleandallowit to slowlyrecoil.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto theRUN position.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionfora shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly rotatethechokeinto the RUNposition.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Runenginefor a fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdry off any moistureonthe engine.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto STOPposition.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

Theaugersare securedtothespiralshaftwith shearpinsandbow-tie cotterpins.If theaugershouldstrikeaforeignobjectoricejam,the snowthrowerisdesignedsothatthe pinsmayshear.Iftheaugerswill notturn,checktosee ifthepinshavesheared. SeeFigure15.

NOTE:Twoextrashearpinsaresuppliedin themanualbag.

NEVERreplacetheaugershearpins withanythingotherthanOEM PartNo.738-04155replacementshearpins.Anydamagetothe

augergearboxorothercomponentsas a resultoffailingtodo sowill

NOTbecoveredbyyour snowthrower'swarranty.

Alwaysturnoffthesnowthrower'sengineand removethekeypriorto

replacingshearpins.

DoNOTmovethe chokecontroltoCHOKE 14¢1positionto stop theengine.Backfireorenginedamagemayoccur.

2. Removethe key.Removingthekeywillreducethepossibilityof unauthorizedstartingofthe enginewhileequipmentisnot inuse. Keepthekeyina safeplace.Theenginecannotstart withoutthe key.

3. Wipeallsnowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundtheengineas wellas theareainandaroundthewheeldrivecontrolandauger control.Also,engageandreleasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.

TO ENGAGE WHEEL DRIVE

1. Movespeedselectorshiftleverintooneofthesixforward(F) positionsortwo reverse(R)positions.Selectaspeedappropriate forthe snowconditionsanda paceyou'recomfortablewith.

NOTE: WhenselectingaDriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntil youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththe operationof thesnow

thrower.

2. Squeezethewheeldrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnow throwerwillmove.Releaseitanddrive motionwillstop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositionthespeedselectorshiftlever(change speedsordirectionoftravel)withoutfirstreleasingthewheeldrive controlandbringingthesnowthrowerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultinprematurewearto thesnowthrower'sdrive system.

Figure15

TO ENGAGE AUGERS

1. Toengagetheaugersandstart throwingsnow,squeezethe augercontrolagainsttheleft handle.Releaseto stoptheaugers.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo a completestop.Removethekeytopreventunintendedstarting.Always wearsafetyglassesduringoperationorwhileperforminganyadjustments orrepairs.

EachUse

1. Engineoillevel

2. Looseormissinghardware

3. Unitandengine.

1st5 - 8hours

25 hours

1. Engineoil

1. Engineoi11-

2. Controllinkagesand pivots

50 hours Annuallyor100hours

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

BeforeStorage 1. Fuelsystem

1. Check

2. Tightenor replace

3. Clean

1. Change

2. Lubewithlightoil

1. Change

1. Cleanand re-gap,orelse replace

1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlackof

Underheavyloador inhightemperatures

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest SearsService Centeror toscheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat

1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

= =

withnewplug.

fueloradda gasolineadditivetothe gasin thetank.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking Engine Oil

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageallcontrolsand stopengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometoa completestop. Removethekeytopreventunintendedfiringoftheengine.

NOTE: Checktheoillevelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil level ismaintained.

Whenaddingoilto theengine,referto viscositychart below.Engineoil capacityisapproximately37 ounces.Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke, oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor serviceclassificationSG,SRMotoroilsclassifiedSG,SFwillshow thisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintotheoilfiller neck,butdo not screwit in.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyadd oiluntil oil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow (L). SeeFigure16.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Figure16

Changing Engine Oil NOTE:Changetheengineoil afterthefirst5 hoursofoperationand

oncea seasonor every50hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthefueltankis empty. Besurefuel fillcapis secure.

2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.

3. Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure17.

4. Tipenginetodrainoil intothecontainer.Usedoil mustbe disposedofat a propercollectioncenter.

Oil Drain

Plug

Figure17

Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly. Donotdiscardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori-

tiesor SearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

Iftheenginehas beenrunning,themufflerwillbeveryhot.Becareful

notto touchthemuffler.

NOTE: Checkthesparkplugoncea seasonor every25hoursof

operation.Changethe sparkplugoncea seasonorevery100hours. Toensureproperengineoperation,the sparkplugmustbeproperly

gappedandfreeof deposits.

1. Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto removetheplug.SeeFigure18.

Spark Plug

Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.

Refillwiththerecommendedoilandcheckthe oil level.See RecommendedOil Usage chart. The engine's oilcapacity is 37

ounces.

DONOTuse non-detergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.Itcouldshorten

theengine'sservicelife.

(°F}=40o =20o 0o 200 400 (°c) -30° -20° -10° 0°

7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyour handswithsoapandwateras soonas possibleafterhandling usedoil.

Checking Spark Plug

DONOTcheckforsparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank enginewithsparkplugremoved.

Figure18

2. Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug. Discardthe sparkplugifthereis apparentwear,orif theinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthe

sparkplugwithawirebrushifit is tobe reused.

3. Measurethepluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctasnecessary

bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure19.Thegap shouldbeset

to .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).

,'2 3

1..030 (.76 mm) Gap

2. Electrodes

k"_i Porcelain

Figure19

4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasheris ingoodconditionandthread thesparkpluginby handto preventcross-threading.

5. Afterthe sparkplugisseated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto compressthewasher.

NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthe sparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga used sparkplug,tighten1/8-to 1/4-turnafterthe sparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.

hotandcan ine.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Thecarburetoris notuseradjustable.ContactSearsParts& Repairfor adjustment.

LUBRICATION

Drive and Shifting Mechanism

Atleastoncea seasonorafterevery25 hoursofoperation,remove rearcover.Lubricateall chains,sprockets,gears,bearings,shafts,and theshiftingmechanism.Useengineoilora spraylubricant.Referto Figure20.

Chute Directional Control

Onceaseason,lubricatetheeyeboltbushingandthespiralwith3-in-1 oil.

Auger Shaft At leastoncea season,oneata time,removeallof theshearpins

fromthe augershaft.Spraylubricantinsidethehubof eachauger spiralassemblyandaroundthe spacersontheaugershaft.

Greasefittingscan alsobefoundateachendofthe augershaft.

Lubricatewitha greasegunoncea season.SeeFigure21.

f ...............

Figure20

NOTE:Becarefulnottoget anyoilon thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinderthesnowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil.

Wheels Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles

witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Bow=Tie Pins S pacers

Figure21

SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES

Theshaveplateandskidshoeson thebottomofthesnowthrowerare subjectto wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyand replaced whennecessary.

Skid Shoes NOTE:The skidshoesonthis machinehavetwowearedges.When

one sidewearsout,theycanberotated1800touse theotheredge.

1. Removethesixcarriageboltsandhexnutsthatsecurethetwo skidshoestothe sidesoftheaugerhousing.Referto Figure22.

Figure22

2. Positionthenew skidshoesandsecurewiththe carriagebolts andhexnuts.Makecertaintheskidshoesare adjustedto be

level.

Shave Plate

1. Removethehexnutsandcarriageboltsthatsecuretheshave plateto thebottomofthehousing.

2. Removetherearmosthexnutand carriageboltsecuringtheback ofeachskidshoeto thesidesofthehousing.Loosenthefour remaininghexnutssecuringtheskidshoes.

3. Slidetheshaveplateoutofthe off-setslotat thebottomofthe housing,andfrombetweentheskidshoesandside panelsofthe housing.

4. Withthemountingholestowardthebackofthe unit,slidethenew shaveplateinto positionandsecurewiththefastenersremoved previously.

ADJUSTMENTS

Speed selector Rod

If thefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved, referto Figure20totheleftandadjustthe speedselector rodas

follows:

1. Lookingunderneaththehandlepanel,notewhichofthethree holesin thespeedselectorlevertheferruleisinsertedinto.Also notethe directionof insertion.Thenremovetheinternalcotterpin

andflatwasherfromtheferruleandwithdrawtheferrulefromthe speedselector lever.SeeFigure23.

Chute Control

Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbe adjustedbyadjustingthe angleof thechuteassembly.Refertothe Operationsectionforinstructions.

Theremotechutecontrolcableshavebeenpre-adjustedatthefactory.

Movethe remotechuteleveron thecontrolpanelforwardtopivotthe upperchutedown;movetheleverrearwardtopivottheupperchute up.

Wheel drive control

Referto theAdjustmentsectionof theAssemblyinstructionsto adjust

thewheeldrivecontrol.Tofurtherchecktheadjustment,proceedas follows:

1. Withthesnowthrowertippedforward(becertaintorunthe fueltankdry beforetippingtheunitforward),removetheframe coverunderneaththesnowthrowerbyremovingthe self-tapping

screws.

2. Locatetheopeningbetweentheaxle supportbracketand thefrontframesupport(See Figure24).Lookingthroughthis opening,withthe wheeldrivecontrolreleased,theremustbe clearancebetweenthe frictionwheelandthe driveplateinall

positionsofthespeedselector lever.

3. Withthewheeldrivecontrolengaged,thefrictionwheelmust contactthedriveplate.SeeFigure24.

\ \

Ferrule

\ \

Figure23

2. Placespeedselectorleverin sixth(6) positionorfastestforward speed.

3. Pushspeedselector rodand speedselectorarmassemblydown sharplyasfaras itwillgoto putthe driveintothefastestforward position.

4. Asnecessary,rotatetheferruleupordownthespeedselector roduntilthe ferrulelinesup withtheholefromwhichitwasearlier removed.See Figure23.

5. Fromthedirectionnotedearlier,inserttheferruleintotheproperhole.

6. Reinstallthewasherandtheinternalcotterpin.

Friction

Wheel

Figure24

4. Ifthereisnofrictionwheelclearance,or thefrictionwheeldoes notsolidlycontactthe driveplate,re-adjustthelocknut onthe lowerendof thedrivecablefollowingtheinstructionsinthe

Assemblysection.

5. Reassembletheframecover.

Chute Bracket Ifthe spiralatthebottomofthechutedirectionalcontrolis notfully

engagingwiththechuteassembly,thechutebracketcanbeadjusted. Todo so:

1. Loosenthetwonutswhichsecurethechutebracketandreposi- tionit slightly.SeeFigure25.

2. Retightenthenuts.

Figure25

2. Removethe plasticbeltcover,locatedneartheengine,by remov- ing thethreeself-tappingscrewsthatsecureit.See Figure27.

Figure27

3. LoosentheboltshowninFigure28securingthe beltkeeper bracketandremovetheotherbolt.Pushthebelt keeperand bracketupoff theenginepulley.

Auger Control Refertothe Assemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheauger

controlcable.

Skid Shoes Refertothe Assemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthe skid

shoes.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Belt Removal Preparation

1. Removethecotterpinwhichsecurestheupperchutecranktothe lowerchutecrank.Referto Figure26.

Figure26

Figure28

Auger Belt Replacement

1. Removethebow-tieclipandflatwasherfromtheferruleinorder todisconnecttheaugeridlerrodfromthe brakebracketassem- bly.SeeFigure29. NOTE:Makesurethatthelocationoftheferruleontheauger

idlerrodismaintained.

2. Sliptheaugercontrolbelt(the frontbelt)offtheenginepulley.

3. Pullthebrakebracketassemblytowardsthecableguideroller and unhooktheaugercablez-fitting.SeeFigure30.

4. Frombothsidesofthetheframeassembly,usea 1/2"wrenchto

removethethreehextap screwssecuringtheframeto theauger

housingassembly.ReferbacktoFigure26.

NOTE:Donotremovethelowerhexflangelocknut oneach side.

Figure29

AugerIdlerRod

Figure31 NOTE: Ifthepulleyadapterwasremovedwiththepulley,alignthe splinesof thepulleyadapterandaugerinputshaft,andpushthepulley

andadapterontotheinputshaft.RefertoFigure32.

/ pterPost

Brake

Figure30

5. Placeablockofwoodunderneaththeaugerhousingasshownin Figure31andseparateaugerhousingfromtheframebytiltingthe housingforwardandpullingupthehandles.

6. Blocktheimpellerwitha pieceofwoodtopreventitfromspinning andusea 1/2"wrenchtoremovethehexscrewandflatwasher

fromthecenterof thepulleyontheaugerhousing.SeeA in Fig.32.

7. Liftthebrakebracketassemblyoutof thepulleygroove(B in Figure32)andslidethepulleyassemblyoffthe postsof theauger pulleyadapter(C)to removetheoldbelt.

NOTE:Thepulleyadaptermayslideoff theaugerinputshaftwhen removingthepulley.Useextracautionto ensuretheadapterdoesfall and/orget damagedwhenremovingthepulley.

8. Placethe newaugerbeltinthe V-grooveoftheaugerpulleyand placethe pulleyw/beltinsidethebeltkeepers.

9. Turnthepulleyasnecessarytoalignitsthreeslotsapproximately withthepostsofthe pulleyadapter,thenmovethe brakebracket assemblyawayfromtheinputshaft. Whilealigningthepulley slotsandadapterposts,pushthe augerpulleyfullyontothe adapter.Referto Figure32.

PulleySlot

Figure32

10. Slidethewasherontothe hexscrewremovedearlierandapply Loctite262to thethreadsofthe hexscrew.

11. Insertthe hexscrewthroughthepulleyassemblyandintothe

threadsofthe inputshaft.Torquethehexscrewto 250-325in.

Ibs.to securetheaugerpulleyassemblyonthe inputshaft.

12. Ifalsoreplacingthedrivebelt,proceedtothe"DriveBelt"instruc-

tions.Ifnot, repositionthetransmissionframebackonto theaugerhousing.Installthedrivebelton theenginepulley,

re-connecttheaugercablez-fittingandaugeridlerrodferrule

tothe brakebracket.Repositionandsecuretheenginepulley

beltguard,andre-installthebelt cover.

NOTE:Makesuretoremovethepieceof woodblockingtheimpeller.

Checktheaugerdrivebeltadjustment.Withthe augerclutchlever inthedisengagedposition,thetopsurfaceofthe newbeltshouldbe evenwiththeoutsidediameterofthe pulley.

Toadjust,disconnectferrulefrombrakebracketassembly.Thread ferrulein(towardsidler)toincreasetensiononbelt,orout to decrease

belttension. NOTE:Thebrakepuckmustalwaysbefirmly seatedinthepulley

groovewhenaugercontrolisdisengaged. IMPORTANT:Repeatthe"AugerDriveControlTest"fromtheAs-

semblysectionbeforeoperatingsnowthrower. Drive Belt Replacement

If notalreadydone,removethe augerdrivebeltfromthefrontpulleyof theenginedoublepulley.Referto "AugerBeltReplacement"instruc- tionsintheprevioussub-section.

1. a.Pulltheidlerpulleyawayfromthebacksideofthe drivebeltto relievethetension.SeeFigure33.

b.Slipthe drivebeltoffthe idlerpulley. Carefullyreleasetheidler

pulley.

2. Rollthedrive beltoffthelowerdrivepulley.

3. Removethebeltfromtheenginepulley.

4. Installthenewbelt onthepulleysinthe reverseorderand

re-tensionwiththeidlerpulley.

5. Reassemblebyperformingthepreviousstepsintheopposite

orderandmannerof removal.

3. Removescrewsfromtheframecoverunderneaththesnow thrower(referto Figure34).Removethe rightwheelfromthe

axle.

Figure34

Usinga3/4"wrench,holdthehexshaftand removethehex screwandbellevillewasherandbearingfromleftsideof the frame.Referto Figure35.

RemoveHexScrew

FrictionWheelAss'y.

BellevilleWasher

Figure33

CHANGING FRICTION WHEEL

Therubberonthe frictionwheelissubjecttowearandshouldbe checkedperiodically.Replacethefrictionwheelifanysignsof wearor crackingarefound.

1. Runthe unit'sfueltankdrybeforeperformingStep2.Do not attempttopourfuel fromtheengine.

2. Tipthe snowthrowerupandforward,sothatit restsonthe housing.

SlideHex ShaftOut

RightSide

.._

HexShaft

Figure35

5. Holdingthefrictionwheelassembly,slidethehexshaftoutof thefrictionwheelassemblyandthe rightsideoftheframe.The spaceron theleftsideof the hexshaftwillfallandthesprocket shouldremainhangingloseinthe chain.

6. Liftthefrictionwheelassemblyoutbetweentheaxleshaft and thedriveshaftassemblies.

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