Craftsman 247889550 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRN

24" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.88955

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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o SAFETY

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

2/6/2009

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

SafeOperationPractices.............. Pages3-6

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

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

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

Off-SeasonStorage................... Page24

Troubleshooting...................... Page25

PartsList......................... Pages26-34

RepairProtectionAgreement............ Page38

Espadol............................. Page39

Service&Maintenance.............. Pages16-23

CRAFTSMANLiMiTED WARRANTY

Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto allsuppliedinstructions,if this snowthrowerfailsdueto a defectinmaterialorworkmanshipwithin

twoyearsfromthe dateorpurchase,returnittoanyauthorizedCraftsmandrop-offlocationforfreerepair.Forthe nearestauthorizedlocation, call1-800-4MYHOME.

Thiswarrantyappliesforonly90 daysfromthedateof purchaseifthissnowthroweriseverusedforcommercialor rentalpurposes.

Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. SearswillNOTpayfor:

• Expendableitemsthatbecomewornduringnormaluse,includingbutnotlimitedtoskidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air

cleaner,belts,andoil filter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.

• Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,or glass.

• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyimpactingobjectsthatbendtheframeor

crankshaft,orover-speedingtheengine.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedby improper storage,failureto usethe propergradeandamountof engineoil, or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontained

intheoperator'smanual.

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

• Normaldeteriorationandwearofthe exteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductisusedinthe UnitedStates.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,NoffmanEstates,IL 60179

EngineOilType: 5W-30 EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces FuelCapacity: 2.3Quarts

SparkPlug: TorchF6RTC(F6TC) SparkPlugGap: .020"to.030"

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Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual

beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera- tionpracticesinthis manual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultin serious injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,

TRAiNiNG

• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.

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

tionscall,1-800-659-5917.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofageto operatethis machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

• Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.

• Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour snow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersandthelike.

• Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe machinewhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

thearea.

• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatinginreverse.

Your Responsibility--Restrict the useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-

tionsin thismanualandon themachine,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.

Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother

foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbytheauger/

impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationand whileperformingan adjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the

eyes.

Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.

Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which couldbecomeentangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all

machineswithelectricstartengines.

Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine. Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelorcrushedrock

surfaces.

Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore

startingtoclearsnow.

SafeHandlingof Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources ofignition.

• Neverfuelmachineindoors.

• Neverremovegascaporaddfuel whiletheengineishot or running.

• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktono morethan1/2inch belowbottomoffiller neckto providespaceforfuel

expansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment. Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore

startingtheengine.

• Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinsidewhere thereis anopenflame,sparkor pilotlight (e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

• Allowmachinetocool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

• Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleorona truckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerandrefueliton theground.Ifthisisnotpossible, thenrefuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

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

OPERATION

• Donotputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,in theauger/impeller housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

• Theauger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Neverbypass itsoperation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycause personalinjury.

• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsand automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesin placeandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea. Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.

• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon slopes.

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

• Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor allow anyoneinfrontofthemachine.

• Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowat toofastof a rate.

• Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureofyourfootingandkeepafirmholdon the handles.Walk,

neverrun.

• Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingor not in use.

• Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecarewhenbackingup.

• Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.

Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebefore

startingandoperating.

• Disengageall controlleversandstopenginebeforeyouleave theoperatingposition(behindthehandles).Waituntiltheauger/ impellercomestoa completestopbeforeuncloggingthechute assembly,makingany adjustments,or inspections.

• Neverputyourhandinthedischargeor collectoropenings.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeunclogging.

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

• Whenstartingengine,pullcord slowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,then pull rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)willpull handandarmtowardenginefasterthan youcanletgo.Broken bones,fractures,bruisesorsprainscouldresult.

• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare andgoodjudgment.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance

andthenameof your nearestservicingdealer.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethe dischargechute

is themostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.

Neveruseyourhandtocleanout thedischargechute.

Toclear thechute:

1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

2. Wait 10secondstobe suretheimpellerbladeshavestopped

rotating.

3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,notyourhands.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

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

Checkboltsand screwsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervals tokeepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed oftheengine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowear anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's (OEM)partsonly."Useofpartswhichdo not meetthe original equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"

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

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil,etc.to protecttheenvironment.

Priorto storing,runmachineafew minutestoclearsnowfrom 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.AttheendoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not wornexcessively.Failureto do socanresultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengineinany way. Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadtoa runawayengineand causeittooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),

OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay

Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineand shouldnotbe usedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered, brush-coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(ifany)

Ifa sparkattesterisused,itshouldbemaintainedin effectiveworking orderbytheoperator.IntheStateof Californiatheaboveis required

bylaw (Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarresterforthemuffleris availablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.

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 and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE

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

WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

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

1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGiMPELLER ANDAUGER,CONTACTWiTHiMPELLEROR

AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.

2. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG DISCHARGECHUTE.

3.DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,

AND REMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL

MOVING PARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERViCiNGMACHINE.

TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTSiNJURiES, NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS. USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEN OPERATINGON

GRAVELSURFACES.

5.BEAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

NOTE:Referencesto rightorleft sideofthesnowthrowerare determinedfrombehindtheunitintheoperatingposition(standing directlybehindthesnowthrower,facingthe handlepanel).

REMOVING FROM CARTON

1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlaythesidesflaton theground. Removeanddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

LOOSE PARTS

Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedwiththismanual.Refer toReplacingShearPinsintheOperationsectionformoreinformation regardingshearpin replacement.

ASSEMBLY

1. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position.

2. Observethe lowerrearareaofthesnowthrowertobesureboth cablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandle

upward.See Figure1.

Figure1

NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in itsbracket.

Securethehandlebytighteningtheplasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left andrightsidesofthehandle.SeeFigure2.Remove anddiscardanyrubberbands,ifpresent.Theyareforpackaging purposesonly.

Figure2

Positionthechuteassemblyoverthebase.See Figure3.

Closetheflangekeepersto securethechuteassemblytothe chutebase.SeeFigure4.The flangekeeperswillclickintoplace whenproperlysecure.

NOTE:Iftheflangekeeperswill noteasilyclickintoplace,usethe palmof yourhandtoapplyswift,firmpressuretothebackofeach.

Removetheflatwasherand hairpinclipfromthe endofthe chutedirectionalcontrol.

Insertthe endof the chutedirectionalcontrolintothelower bracketandsecurewiththe flatwasherandhairpinclipjust

removed.See Figure5.If necessary,thelowerbracketcan

beadjusted.Referto ChuteBracketAdjustmentinthe Service& Maintenancesection.

f F

Figure4

Figure3

Figure5

SET-UP

Chute Clean-Out Tool Achute clean-out tool is fastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousing

witha mountingclip.SeeFigure6.Thetoolisdesignedtocleara chuteassemblyofice andsnow.Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletie atthefactory.Cutthecabletiebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

Neveruseyour handsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut offengineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly.

Tire Pressure

Beforeoperating,checktirepressureand reducepressureinbothtires tobetween15psiand20 psi.

NOTE:If thetire pressureis notequalin bothtires,theunitmaynot travelin a straightpathandtheshaveplatemaywearunevenly.

ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor

shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priortooperat- ingthesnowthrower.

ChuteClean-outTool

Figure6

It is not recommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravel asitcaneasilypickup andthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal

njuryordamageto the snowthrowerandsurroundng property.

• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes higherontheaugerhousing.

• Usea middleor lowerpositionwhentheareato be clearedis uneven,suchasa graveldriveway

NOTE:If youchooseto operatethesnowthrowerona gravelsurface, keepthe skidshoesin positionformaximumclearancebetweenthe groundandtheshaveplate.

Toadjustthe skidshoes:

1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twooneach side)andcarriagebolts. Moveskidshoestodesiredposition. SeeFigure7.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeis againstthe groundtoavoidunevenwearonthe skidshoes.

3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.

Figure7

Chute Assembly Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbychangingtheangleof

thechuteassembly.Todo so:

1. Stopthe engineby removingtheignitionkeyandloosenthe plasticwingknobfoundonthe left sideof the chuteassembly.

2. Pivotthechuteupwardordownwardbeforeretighteningthewing knob.See Figure8.

Auger Control

Priorto operatingyour snowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentstoverifyyoursnow throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.

Checktheadjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:

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

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Referto StartingtheEngineintheOperationsection.

3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger.

4. Allowtheaugerto remainengagedforapproximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveral

times.

5. Withtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up"position,walktothe frontofthemachine.

6. Confirmthatthe augerhas completelystoppedrotatingand showsNOsignsofmotion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturntothe operator'spositionandshutoff theengine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto stopbeforeadjustingthe augercontrol.

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexbolt onthe augercablebracket.SeeFigure9.

8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved.

Figure8

Figure9

Drive Control

ShiftLever

Gas Cap

Chute Assembly OilFill

\ \,

Clean Out

Tool

Augers

Nowthat youhavesetup yoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure10.

SHIFT LEVER

SkidShoe

Auger Control

_ ChuteDirectionalControl

Mumer Recoil Starter

Primer

Ignition Key

Throttle Control

Choke Control

Oil Drain

andle

Electric Starter Outlet

Figure10

IGNITION KEY

Theignitionkeyis a safetydevice.Itmustbe fullyinsertedinorderfortheenginetostart.

Removethe ignitionkeywhenthe snowthrower

isnotinuse.

:lectric Start

Button

1 2345 6

Theshiftleverislocatedonthedashpanel.Placetheshiftleverinto anyof eight positionstocontrolthe directionoftravelandground speed.

Forward

Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)is the slowestandpositionsix(6) isthe fastest.

Reverse Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)istheslower

andtwo(2) isthe faster.

Meets ANSi Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSi).

NOTE:Donot turntheignitionkeyinan attempt to startthe engine.Doingso maycauseit to

break.

CHOKE CONTROL

Thechokecontrolisfoundon therearof the engineand isactivatedbyturningthe rotary

chokeknobto the ON position.Activatingthe chokecontrolclosesthechokeplateonthe carburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Theaugercontrolislocatedon thelefthandle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugersandstartsnowthrowing action.Releaseto stop.

DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK

J DRIVE

The throttle controlis located on the rear ofthe engine. Itregulates the speed of the engine and willshut offthe engine when moved intothe STOP position.

Depressingthe primerforcesfuel directlyintothe

PRIMER I _TY-"-L

engine'scarburetortoaid incold-weatherstarting.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

Thishandleisusedto manuallystartthe engine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

Requirestheuseof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) anda 120Vpowersource/walloutlet.

OIL FILL

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

GAS CAP

Unthreadthegascap to addgasolinetothefueltank.

CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolis locatedonthe righthandle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandletoengagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop.

Releasebothcontrolsto stoptheaugersandwheeldrive. NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.

Failureto dosowillresultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrive system.

CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

/_CCHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

ADJUSTABLE

DISCHARGE DISCHARGE

LEFT

CHUTETILT

AUGERS

Whenengaged,theaugersrotateanddrawsnowintotheauger housing.

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechute assembly.

AUGER CONTROL

J AUGER

CONTROL

,....

\ J

Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedonleft sideofthesnowthrower. Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowis thrown,turnchutedirectional

controlasfollows: * Crankclockwiseto dischargetotheleft.

* Crankcounterclockwisetodischargetothe right.

SKID SHOES

Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupward

forhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelor crushedrocksurfaces.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut off engineandremainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly.

Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtothe rearof the augerhousingwitha mountingclip. Shouldsnowandice become lodgedin thechuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:

1. Releaseboththe AugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stopthe engineby removingtheignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresitto the rearoftheaugerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtool to dislodgeand scoopanysnowand icewhichhasformedin andnearthechute assembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothemountingclipontherearof theaugerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnow thrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe augercontrolfora fewsecondstoclearany remainingsnowandice fromthechuteassembly.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningsonthe machineand inthismanualbeforeoperating.

Oil Theunitwasshippedwithoil intheengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeach

operationto ensureadequateoilin theengine.Forfurtherinstructions, referto the stepsonpage16.

NOTE:Besureto checktheengineon a levelsurfacewiththeengine stopped.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintotheoil filler neck,butdonot screwit in.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyadd oil (5%30, witha minimumclassificationof SF/SG)untiloil level registersbetweenhigh(H) andlow(L).

NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking, hardstartingorsparkplugfouling.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Gasoline Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedtominimizecombus-

tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe used.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixtureordirtygasoline.Avoidgetting dirt,dust,orwaterin thefueltank.DONOTuseE85gasoline.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot smokeorallowflamesor sparksin theareawheretheengineis

refueledor wheregasolineisstored.

• Donotoverfillthe fueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetank capisclosedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnotto spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapor mayignite.Ifany fuelis spilled,makesuretheareaisdrybefore startingthe engine.

• Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof

)or.

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthemachine indoorsorwhilethe engineis hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

1. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcaptofuel.

2. A fuellevelindicatorislocatedin the fueltank.Filltankuntilfuel reachesthefuellevelindictor.SeeFigure10inset.Becarefulnot

tooverfill.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearof movingparts.Donotusea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.

NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmupfor a fewminutesafterstarting. Theenginewillnotdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating

temperatures.

1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolarein the disengaged(released)position.

2. Insertignitionkeyinto slot.Makesureitsnapsintoplace.Donot attempttoturn the key.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyis fullyinsertedintothe ignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

Theoptionalelectricstarteris equippedwitha groundedthree-wire

powercordand plug,andisdesignedtooperateon 120voltAC householdcurrent.Itmustbe usedwitha properlygroundedthree- prongreceptacleat all timesto avoidthepossibilityofelectricshock. Followall instructionscarefullypriorto operatingtheelectricstarter.

DONOTuseelectricstarterinthe rain.

Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wiregroundedsystem.

Aska licensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.

Ifyouhaveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows. Ifyoudonothavetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectric

starterunderanyconditions.

1. Plugtheextensioncord intotheoutletlocatedonthe engine's surface.Plugtheotherendof extensioncordintoa three-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilatedarea.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.

3. MovechoketotheONposition I,"1(c denginestart).If

engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.

4. Pushprimerthreetofive(3-5)times,makingsureto covervent holewhenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce. Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequire primingto berepeated.

5. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.Oncetheenginestarts,im- mediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverloadprotection;systemwilltemporarilyshut-downto

allowstartertocoolifelectricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto RUN position.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionfor a shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly rotatethechokeinto RUNposition.

7. Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfromelectric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendatthewall outletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeendfromtheengine.

RecoiJ Starter

TO ENGAGE DRIVE

1. Withthethrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)'_ position,move shiftleverintooneof thesix forward(F)positionsortworeverse

(R)positions.Selecta speedappropriateforthesnowconditions

anda paceyou'recomfortablewith.

NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeedsuntil

youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthe snow thrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnow throwerwillmove.Releaseitanddrivemotionwillstop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositionthe shiftlever(changespeedsordirection oftravel)withoutfirst releasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnow throwertoa completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.

TO ENGAGE AUGERS

1. Toengagethe augersandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe augercontrolagainstthelefthandle.Releasetostoptheaugers.

Donotpullthestarterhandlewhiletheenginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.

2. MovechoketotheONposition I,,_q (coldenginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.

3. Pushprimerthreetofive(3-5)times,makingsureto covervent holewhenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce. Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequire primingto berepeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntilitbeginsto resist,then pullquicklyandforcefullytoovercomethe compression.Do notreleasethehandleandallowitto snapback.Returnrope SLOWLYto originalposition.Ifrequired,repeatthisstep.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto RUN position.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionfor a shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly rotatethechokeinto RUNposition.

Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine

unattendedwiththeenginerunning.Turntheengineoffafteruse and removeignitionkey.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefora few minutes beforestoppingtohelpdryoffany moistureontheengine.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto STOP_ position.

2. Removetheignitionkey.Removingthekeywill reducethepos- sibilityof unauthorizedstartingof theenginewhileequipmentis notinuse.Keepthekeyin a safeplace.The enginecannotstart withouttheignitionkey.

3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwithfourshearpinsand

bow-tieclips.Iftheaugershouldstrikea foreignobjector icejam,the snowthrowerisdesignedsothatthe shearpinsmayshear.If augers

willnotturn,checkto seeif thepinshavesheared.SeeFigure11.

NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswithanythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EMPart No.738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Anydamagetothe augergearboxor othercomponentsasa resultof

[fa ngto dosow NOTbe coveredbyyoursnowthrowerswarranty.

Alwaysturnoff the snowthrower'sengineandremovethekeypriorto replacingshearpins.

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Figure11

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. Lubewithlightoil

3. Lubewithmultipurposeautogrease

4. Lubewithlightoil

1. Change

1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlack

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof

completedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearestSearsService

Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

offuel

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controls

Iandstopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete _stop.

Checking Engine Oil NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil level

ismaintained. Whenaddingoilto the engine,referto viscositychartbelow.Engine

oilcapacityis 600ml(approx.20oz.). Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke, oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor serviceclassificationSG, SR MotoroilsclassifiedSG,SFwillshow thisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintotheoil filler neck,butdonot screwitin.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyadd oiluntil oil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure12.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Changing Engine Oil NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthefirst5 hoursof operationand

oncea seasonorevery50 hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthe fuel tankisempty. Besurefuelfill cap is secure.

2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoildrainplug.

Figure12

3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure13on nextpage.

4. Tipenginetodrainoil intothecontainer.Usedoilmustbe disposedofat a propercollectioncenter.

Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoilproperly.

IDo notdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyour localauthori- lties or SearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.

Refillwiththerecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.See RecommendedOil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis20

ounces.

(%-400 -200 0o 200 400 ("c) -300 -200 -10° 0°

DONOTuse nondetergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.itcouldshorten

theengine'sservicelife.

Oil Drain

Plug

7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

afterhandling usedoil.

Checking Spark Plug

DONOTcheckfor sparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank enginewithsparkplugremoved.

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbevery hot.Becareful notto touchthe muffler.

NOTE: Checkthe sparkplugoncea seasonorevery25hoursof operation.Changethesparkplugoncea seasonorevery100hours. Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbe properly gappedandfreeof deposits.

1. Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto removetheplug.See Figure14.

2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereis apparentwear,orif the insulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthe sparkplugwitha wirebrushifitisto be reused.

3. Measurethepluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure15.Thegapshouldbeset to.02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).

4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthread thesparkplugin byhandtopreventcross-threading.

5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto compressthewasher.

Figure13

Spark Plug

Figure14

Electrode

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

Figure15

become hotandcan inc.

LUBRICATION

Gear Shaft Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedatleastoncea seasonor

afterevery25 hoursofoperation.

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtank byrunningengine untilitstops.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardso that itrestson theaugerhousing.

3. Removethe lowerframecoverfromtheundersideofthe snow throwerbyremovingthefourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

4. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil) tothe hexshaft. SeeFigure16.

NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,be carefulnotto get any oilon thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowillhinder thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil.

Wheels Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles

witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Chute Directional Control Oncea season,lubricatethe eye boltbushingandthespiralwith3-in-1

oil.

Figure16

Auger Shaft Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinson augershaft.Spray

lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthe spacersandflangebearings foundat eitherendoftheshaft.SeeFigure17.

SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES

Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthe snowthrowerare subjecttowear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced whennecessary. Toremoveskidshoes:

1. Removethefourcarriagebolts,washers,andhexflangenuts whichsecurethemtothesnowthrower.

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththe fourcarriagebolts(twoon eachside),washers,andhex flangenuts.RefertoFigure18.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhichattachit tothe snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsofcarriage boltsaretotheinsideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure18.

Figure17

NOTE:Augers not shown for clarity.

Figure18

ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Cable

If thefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved, referto the figuretotherightandadjusttheshiftcableas follows:

1. Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forwardspeedposition(F6).

2. Loosenthehex nuton theshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure

19.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardto takeupslackinthe cable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

Drive Control Whenthedrivecontrolisreleasedandin thedisengaged"up"position,

thecableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight. Also, ifthereis excessiveslackin thedrive cableor iftheunitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,thecable mayneedtobeadjusted. Checktheadjustmentofthedrivecontrolasfollows:

1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergently forward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattempttopushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.The unitshouldnot

rollfreely.

3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshiftleverbackand forthbetweenthe R2positionandtheF6positionseveraltimes.

Thereshouldbeno resistanceintheshiftlever.

4. If anyoftheabovetestsfailed,the drivecableisin needofadjust- ment.Proceedasfollows:

5. Loosenthelowerhexbolt onthedrivecable bracket.SeeFigure

20.

6. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

7. Retightenthelowerhexbolt.

Figure19

Chute Bracket If the spiralatthe bottomofthechutedirectionalcontrolisnotfully

engagingwiththechuteassembly,thechutebracketcanbeadjusted. Todo so:

1. Loosenthetwonutswhichsecurethechutebracketandreposi- tionitslightly.See Figure21.

2. Retightenthenuts.

Figure20

Figure21

Auger Control f "_ RefertotheAssemblysectionfor instructionsonadjustingtheauger

controlcable.

Skid Shoes RefertotheAssemblysectionfor instructionsonadjustingthe skid

shoes.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Auger Belt

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedas follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtank byrunningengine untilitstops.

2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthefrontof the engineby remov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure22.

3. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.See Figure23.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardso that itrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof the snowthrower byremovingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.SeeFigure

24.

Figure22

Figure 23

Figure24

6. Removethebeltasfollows.RefertoFigure25. a. Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt

keeper.

b. Unhookthesupportbracketspringfromtheframe.

7. Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebelt betweenthesupportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure26.

8. Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowinginstructionsinreverseorder.

9. PerformtheAugerControltestoutlinedintheAssemblysection ofthismanual.

NOTE:DoNOTforgettoreinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnect thespringtotheframeafterinstallingareplacementaugerbelt.

Drive Belt Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'sdrivebelt,proceedas

follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuel fromtankby runningengine untilit stops.

2. Removetheplasticbelt coveronthefrontoftheenginebyremov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure22on previouspage.

3. Removethebeltasfollows.RefertoFigure27. a. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.

b. Useawrenchto pivotthe idlerpulleytowardthe right. c. Liftthedrivebeltoff enginepulley.

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Figure25

Figure26

Figure27

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