Craftsman 247.889704 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFr MRN

26" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.889704

CAUTION" Before using this product, read this manual and

follow all safety rules and operating

instructions.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

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,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

(July9,2012)

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

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

Assembly......................... Pages8-13

Operation........................ Pages14-17

Service&Maintenance.............. Pages18-25

Off-SeasonStorage................... Page26

Troubleshooting...................... Page27

PartsList......................... Pages28-45

RepairProtectionAgreement............ Page49

Espadol............................. Page50

CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwill receivefreerepairorfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.

ADDiTiONAL LiFETiME LiMiTED WARRANTY on UPPER and LOWER CHUTE

FORAS LONGAS ITISUSEDbythe originalownerafterthe secondyearfromthedateof purchase,theupperandlowerchuteofthissnow throwerarewarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanshipas verifiedby a Searsauthorizedserviceprovider.Withproofofpurchase, youwill receiveanewchutefree of charge.Youare responsibleforthelaborcostofinstallationandanycostincurredtoverifythedefect.

Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainrepairor replacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com

ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsin materialandworkmanship.Warrantycoveragedoes NOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoil filter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups. Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance. Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orfromimpacting

objectsthatbendtheframe,augershaft,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedby improper storage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontained intheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).in general,fuelshouldbeused within30 daysof itspurchasedate.

Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyisvoid if thisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedtoanotherperson.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalso haveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOilType: 5W-30 EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces FuelCapacity: 2 Quarts

SparkPlug: F6RTC(951-10292) SparkPlugGap: .020"to .030"

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

beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywith

theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

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

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,

TRAiNiNG

• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachineand in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.

Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/ orbystanders.Keepthismanualina safeplaceforfutureand regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethis machine.Children14andover shouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.

• Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour snow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersandthe like.

Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe machinewhileitisin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters

thearea.

• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatinginreverse.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthispowermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-

tionsin thismanualandon themachine,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.

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.

Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine. Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrock

surfaces.

• Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebefore startingtoclearsnow.

SafeHandlingof Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

• Neverfuel machineindoors.

• Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhilethe engineis hot or running.

• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow bottomoffillerneckto providespaceforfuelexpansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengineandequipment.Move machinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

• Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater,space

heater,clothesdryeretc.).

• Allowmachineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

• Neverfill containersinsideavehicleor ona truckor trailerbed witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundaway

fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailerandrefuelit ontheground.Ifthis is not possible,thenrefuel suchequipmenton atrailerwitha portablecontainer,ratherthan froma gasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththerimofthefueltankor containeropeningatalltimes untilfuelingiscomplete.Do not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION

• Do not puthandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,intheauger/impeller housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

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

• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsand automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesin placeandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea. Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholor drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donot touch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon orcrossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon

slopes.Do notoperateonsteepslopes.

Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty damageorpersonalinjurycausedbya ricochet.

Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsorallow anyoneinfrontofthemachine.

Donot overloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnowat toofastof a rate.

Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureofyourfootingand keepa firmholdon thehandles.Walk,

neverrun.

Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransportingor not in use.

Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecarewhenbackingup.

Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.

Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore startingandoperating.

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

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

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufac- turer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.). Forinformation concerningtheseitems,call 1-800-469-4663.

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

Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthismanual,usecare andgoodjudgment. Toorderpartsor scheduleservicefor thisproduct,call 1-800-

469-4663.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechute

is themostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.

Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclear thechute:

1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

2. Wait 10secondsto be surethe impellerbladeshavestopped rotating.

3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,not yourhands.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Waituntiltheauger/impeller cometoa completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.

Checkboltsand screwsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervals tokeepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed oftheengine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowear anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's (OEM)partsonlyas listedinthe Partspagesof thisoperator's manual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginalequipment specificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompro- misesafety!

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisen- gageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Refertotheadjustment sectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary. Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil,etc. to

protecttheenvironment. Priorto storing,runmachineafew minutestoclearsnowfrom

machineand preventfreezeupofauger/impeller. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan

openflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchas a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionson off-seasonstorage.

Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.

Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved. AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)

andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or60 hoursof operation.Attheendof theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnot wornexcessively.Failuretodo so can resultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengineinanyway. Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadtoa runawayengineand causeittooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

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

OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)andThreeWay

Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

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

Ifa sparkarrestorisused,itshouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking orderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveis required

bylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarrestorforthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)

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

operate

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades

inside

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades

inside

WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.

Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

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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

Thispageleftintentionallyblank.

NOTE:Referencesto rightorleft sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrombehindtheunitinthe operatingposition(standing directlybehindthesnowthrower,facingthe handlepanel).

REMOVING FROM CARTON

1. Cutthe cornersof thecartonandlaythesidesflaton theground. Removeanddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhas beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

ASSEMBLY

1. Observethe lowerrearareaof the snowthrowerto besureboth cablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandle

upward. a. Placetheshiftleverin theF6position.

b. Pullupandbackonupperhandleasshownin Figure1.As

youare raisingthehandleupward,makesurethatbothends ofthecentercablearepositionedproperlyinthe brackets. Alignupperhandlewiththe lowerhandle.

c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandletolowerhandle.

Removeanddiscardanyrubberbands,ifpresent.Theyare forpackagingpurposesonly.

2. Removecotterpin,wingnut,and hexscrewfromchutecontrol headandclevispinandbow-tiecotterpinfromchutesupport bracket.See Figure2.

3. Insertchutecontrolrodintoinputof chutecontrolhead.Pushrod asfarintothe chutecontrolheadaspossible,keepingtheholesin therodpointingupward.SeeFigure3.

Chute Control Head

_ort

Bracket

Figure2

Figure1

Figure3

4. Placechuteontochutebaseandensurechutecontrolrodis posi- tionedunderhandlepanel.Installhexboltpreviouslyremoved butdonotsecurewithwingnutatthistime.SeeFigure4.

5. Squeezethetriggeron thehandlepaneljoystickand rotatethe chutebyhandtofaceforward.Theholes inthechutecontrolinput willbefacingup.SeeFigure5.

NOTE:The chutewill not rotatewithoutsqueezingthetriggeronthe

joystick.

6. Rotatethejoysticktotheoneo'clockpositionsothesilverindica- torarrowontheinputshaftbelowthecontrolpanelpointsupward. SeeFigure6.

NOTE:Thejoystickwillbeangledslightlytotheright.SeeFigures5 & 6.

Chute Controlf

Figure5

Figure4

FroatView

Joystick

Figure6

Makesureall cablesare routedtotheleftofthechutecontrolrod. Lineupthe holein the rodwiththearrowonthe inputshaftand

inserttherodintotheinputshaftbelowjoystickonhandlepanel. SeeFigure7.

NOTE:The chutecontrolrodwillfit snugglyintotheinputshaft. Supportthe rearof the dashpanelwithone handwhileinsertingthe rodwithyourotherhandtoensurethe rodisinsertedallthe way into theinputshaft.

8. Nowpushthechutecontrolrodbacktowardsthehandlepanel untilthe holein the rodlinesupwiththeholein thechutecontrol inputclosestto the chutecontrolhead.Insertthecotterpin.See Figure8.

NOTE:The secondholeisusedto achievefurtherengagementof the chutecontrolrodintotheinputshaftifrequiredandcanbe usedlater foradjustmentif thechutedoesnotfullyrotate.Refertothe Service& MaintenancesectionforChuteControlRodadjustments.

9. Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadto chutesupportbracketwith wingnut,andclevispinand bow-tiecotterpinremovedearlier.Do notovertighten.SeeFigure9.

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Figure7

Figure9

10. Checkthatall cablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguide ontheengine.SeeFigure10.

NOTE:Ifthechutecontrolis notassembledcorrectlyitwillnotmove freelynorwillit movefullyto the rightandleft.

11. Theextensioncordfortheelectricstarteris fastenedwitha cable tietotherearoftheaugerhousingforshippingpurposes.Cutthe

cabletie and removecordbeforeoperatingtheunit.

SET-UP

Shear Pins Holesare locatedintheplasticdashpanelforconvenientshear

pinstorage.SeeFigure11.Referto the Operationsectionformore informationregardingshearpin replacement.

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Figure10

Figure11

Chute Clean=Out Tool Achute clean-out tool isfastenedtothe top of the augerhousing

witha mountingclip.SeeFigure12.Thetoolisdesignedtocleara chuteassemblyoficeandsnow.Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletie atthefactory.Cutthecabletiebeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

loff m=ovingpartshave

stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly.

Tire Pressure

Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecom- mendedpsi.Equaltirepressureshouldbemaintainedatall times. Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim assemblytoburstwithforcesufficienttocauseseriousinjury.Refer tosidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure.

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.Referto the tire sidewall fortiremanufacturer'srecommendedpsianddeflate(or inflate)the tiresasnecessary.

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Chute Clean-out Tool

Figure12

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NOTE:Equaltire pressureistobe maintainedat alltimesfor perfor- mancepurposes.

ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor

shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operat- ingthesnowthrower.

It is not recommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravel asitcaneasilypickup andthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal

njuryordamageto the snowthrowerandsurroundng property.

• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes higherontheaugerhousing.

• Usea middleor lowerpositionwhentheareatobe clearedis uneven,suchas a graveldriveway

NOTE:If youchoosetooperatethesnowthrowerona gravelsurface, keepthe skidshoesin positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthe groundandtheshaveplate.

Toadjustthe skidshoes:

1. Loosenthefour hexnuts(twooneach side)andcarriagebolts. Moveskidshoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure13.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe groundtoavoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.

3. Retightennutsand boltssecurely.

Smooth Surface

Surface

Figure13

Auger Control

Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentsto verifyyoursnow throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.

Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows:

1. Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandin thedisengaged"up" position,thecableshouldhavevery littleslack.ItshouldNOTbe tight.

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Refer toStartingtheEngineintheOperationsection.Makesurethe throttleis setin the FASTposition.

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

4. Allowtheaugersto remainengagedforapproximatelyten(10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveral

times.

5. Withtheaugercontrolinthedisengaged"up" position,walkto the frontofthemachine.

6. Confirmthattheaugershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand showNOsignsof motion.IfanyaugershowsANYsignof rotating,immediatelyreturntotheoperator'spositionandshutoff theengine.WaitforALLmovingpartstostopbeforeadjustingthe augercontrol.

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexbolt onthe augercablebracket.SeeFigure14.

8. Positionthe bracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved.

/_Auger Control \

Figure14

Auger

Chute Assembly

Clean Out

Tool

Drive Control

Gas Cap

Shift Lever

Four-Way Chute ControP (Joystick)

Auger Control

Muffler Recoil Starter

'\ Handle

Primer FUEL LEVEL

Hous_

Augers

_ Skid Shoe

Figure15

Nowthat youhavesetup yoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure15.

SHIFT LEVER 6

Theshiftleverislocatedonthe rightsideofthehandlepanel. 5 Placethe shiftleverintoanyof eightpositionstocontrolthe 4

directionoftravelandgroundspeed. Forward 3

Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)is t 2 theslowestand positionsix (6) isthefastest. F 1

Reverse Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)is the

slowerandtwo(2) isthefaster.

Key

Throttle Control

Choke Control

Oil Drain

Electric Starter Outlet

KEY

Thekeyisa safetydevice.It mustbefully insertedinorderfortheenginetostart. Remove thekeywhenthesnowthrowerisnotin use.

NOTE:Donot turnthekeyinan attemptto start theengine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreak.

CHOKE CONTROL

Thechokecontrolisfoundon therearofthe engineand is activatedbyrotatingtheknob

totheCHOKEposition.Activatingthe choke controlclosesthe chokeplateon thecarburetor andaidsin startingthe engine.

=lectric Starter

Button

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechute assembly.

Meets ANSi Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

THROTTLE CONTROL

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon therearoftheengine.It regulatesthe speedof theengineandwillshutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition.

DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK

f DRIVE

CONTROL

Depressingthe primerforcesfuel directlyinto _p theengine'scarburetortoaid incold-weather

starting.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

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

OIL FILL

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

GAS CAP

Unthreadthegascaptoaddgasolinetothe fuel tank.

AUGERS

Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintotheauger housing.

AUGER CONTROL

f AUGER

CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolis locatedontherighthandle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandletoengagethewheeldrive.Releaseto stop.

Thedrivecontrolalso lockstheaugercontrolsoyoucanoperate thechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowing

process.If theaugercontrolis engagedsimultaneouslywiththedrive control,the operatorcanreleasetheaugercontrol(onthelefthandle) andtheaugerswillremainengaged.Releasebothcontrolstostopthe augersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.

Failureto dosowillresultinincreasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive

system.

FOUR-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM

CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL

CHUTETiLTDOWH

CHUTEROTATE CHUTEROTATE

LEFT RIGHT

CHUTETiLTUP

Thefour-waychutecontroFM(Joystick)islocatedon theleft sideofthe

handlepanel. * Tochangethe directioninwhichsnowisthrown,squeezethe

buttononthechutecontrolleverand pivotthe chutecontrollever

tothe rightortotheleft.

* Tochangethe angle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,pivotthe

chutecontrolleverforwardtotiltthechutedownandbackwardto tilt the chuteup.

Theaugercontrolislocatedontheleft handle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugersandstartsnowthrowing action.Releasetostop.

SKID SHOES

Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupward forhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor

crushedrocksurfaces.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

Neveruseyourhandsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut off engineandremainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtoolto clear thechuteassembly.

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

1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresit to the rearoftheaugerhousing.

4. Usethe shovel-shapedendof theclean-outtooltodislodgeand scoopanysnowand icewhichhasformedin andnearthechute assembly.

5. Refastenthe clean-outtooltothemountingclip ontherearof theaugerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthe snow thrower'sengine.

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

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningsonthe machineand inthismanualbeforeoperating.

Oil Theunit wasshippedwith oil inthe engine.Checkoillevelbefore

eachoperationtoensureadequateoil intheengine.Forfurther instructions,refertothe stepson page18.

NOTE:Besureto checktheengineon alevelsurfacewiththeengine stopped.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

2. insertthecap/dipstickintothe oilfillerneck,andtightenthecap untilseated.

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

NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwithoilmayresultinenginesmoking, hardstartingorsparkplugfouling.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Gasoline Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombus-

tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof 87octane.Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe used.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixtureordirtygasoline.Avoidgetting dirt,dust,or waterinthefuel tank. DO NOTuse E85gasoline.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot smokeorallowflamesor sparksin theareawherethe engineis

refueledor wheregasolineisstored.

• Donot overfillthe fueltank.After refueling,makesurethe tank capisclosedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnotto spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuel vapor mayignite,ifany fuelis spilled,makesuretheareaisdrybefore startingthe engine.

• Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof

)or.

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthemachine indoorsorwhiletheengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

1. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcaptofuel.

2. A fuellevelindicatorislocatedinthe fueltank.SeeFigure15

inset.Becarefulnottooverfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthefuel levelindicatortoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearof movingparts.Donotusea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.

NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmupfora fewminutesafter starting. Theenginewillnotdevelopfullpoweruntilitreachesoperating

temperatures.

1. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolarein the disengaged(released)position.

2. insertignitionkeyinto slot.Makesure itsnapsintoplace.Donot attempttoturnthekey.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyisfully insertedintothe ignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

Theoptionalelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-wire

powercordand plug,andis designedtooperateon120voltAC householdcurrent.Itmustbe usedwitha properlygroundedthree- prongreceptacleat all timesto avoidthepossibilityof electricshock. Followall instructionscarefullypriortooperatingtheelectricstarter.

DONOTuseelectricstarterinthe rain.

Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wiregroundedsystem.

Aska licensedelectricianif you arenotcertain.

Ifyou havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows. Ifyou donothavethe properhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectric

starterunderanyconditions.

1. Plugtheextensioncordintothe outletlocatedon theengine's surface.Plugtheotherendof extensioncord intoa three-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilatedarea.

2. MovethrottlecontroltoFAST(rabbit)_ position.

3. MovechoketotheCHOKEI,"1pos t /co denginestart).If

engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.

4. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverventholewhen pushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscover ventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtobe repeated.

5. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncethe enginestarts,im- mediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarteris equippedwith thermaloverloadprotection;systemwilltemporarilyshut-downto

allowstartertocoolifelectricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontroltoRUN position.Iftheenginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionfor a shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly rotatethechokeintoRUNposition.

7. Afterengineis running,disconnectpowercordfromelectric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendatthewall outletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeendfromthe engine.

Recoil Starter

Donotpullthestarterhandlewhiletheenginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.

2. MovechoketotheCHOKEJ..#Jposition(coldenginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.

3. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverventholewhen pushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscover ventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtobe repeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntilitbeginstoresist,then pullquicklyandforcefullytoovercomethecompression.Engine shouldstart.Donot releasethehandleandallowittosnapback. ReturnropeSLOWLYtooriginalposition.If required,repeatthis step.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontroltoRUN position.Iftheenginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionfor a shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly rotatethechokeintoRUNposition.

TO ENGAGE DRIVE

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

(R)positions.Selecta speedappropriateforthesnowconditions

anda paceyou'recomfortablewith.

NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeedsuntil

youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthesnow 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.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwith shearpinsandcotter

pins.If the augersshouldstrikeaforeignobjectoricejam,the snow throwerisdesignedsothatthe pins mayshear.If theaugerswillnot turn,checktoseeifthepinshavesheared.SeeFigure16.

NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswithanythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EMPartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Anydamagetotheaugergearboxorothercomponentsas a resultof

[fa ngto dosow NOTbe coveredby yoursnowthrowerswarranty.

Alwaysturnoff the snowthrower'sengineandremovethekeypriorto replacingshearpins.

Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine

unattendedwiththeenginerunning.Turntheengineoffafteruseand removeignitionkey.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Afteryouarefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefora fewminutes beforestoppingtohelpdry offanymoistureonthe engine.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto OFFposition.

2. Removetheignitionkey.Removingthekeywill reducethepos- sibilityof unauthorizedstartingof theenginewhileequipmentis notinuse.Keepthe keyin a safeplace.Theenginecannotstart withouttheignitionkey.

3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.

Figure16

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs.

EachUseandevery5

hours

1st5 hours

Annuallyor25hours

Annuallyor50hours Annuallyor100hours

BeforeStorage

1. Engineoillevel

2. Looseormissinghardware

3. Unitandengine.

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

2. Controllinkagesand pivots

3. Wheels

4. GearshaftandAugershaft

5. 4-WayChuteControlTM

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

1. Fuelsystem

1. Check

2. Tightenor replace

3. Clean

1. Change

1. Check

2. Lubewithlightoil

3. Lubewithmultipurposeautogrease

4. Lubewithlightoil

5. Checkforcableslackness

1. Change

1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlack

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

1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

offuel

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controls

Iandstopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete _stop.

Checking Engine Oil NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil level

ismaintained. Whenaddingoiltotheengine,referto viscositychart below.Engine

oilcapacityis 600ml (approx.20oz.).Donot over-fill.Usea 4-stroke, oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor

serviceclassificationSG, SR MotoroilsclassifiedSG,SFwillshow thisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintothe oilfillerneck,andtightenthecap untilseated.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Ifthe levelislow,slowlyaddoil untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H) and low(L), Figure17.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Figure17

Changing Engine Oil

NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthe first 5hoursof operationand oncea seasonorevery50hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthe fuel tankisempty. Besurefuelfillcapissecure.

2. Placesuitableoil collectioncontainerunderoildrainplug.

3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure18.

4. Tipunittodrainoil intothecontainer.Usedoil mustbe disposed ofata propercollectioncenter.

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

tiesor SearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.

Refillwiththerecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.See RecommendedOil Usagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis20

ounces.

u i

Synthetic

Oil Drain

Plug

_=, ,J

Figure18

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

DONOTuse nondetergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.It couldshorten

theengine'sservicelife.

7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyourhandswithsoapandwaterassoonas possibleafterhandling usedoil.

Checking Spark Plug

DONOTcheckfor sparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank enginewithsparkplugremoved.

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbevery hot.Becareful notto touchthemuffler.

NOTE: Checkthe sparkplugoncea seasonorevery25hoursof operation.Changethesparkplugoncea seasonor every100hours. Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbe properly gappedandfreeofdeposits.

Spark Plug

Figure19

1. Removethesparkplugbootand usea sparkplugwrenchto removetheplug.SeeFigure19.

2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthe sparkplugifthereis apparentwear,oriftheinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthe

sparkplugwithawirebrushif it is to be reused.

3. Measurethe pluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure20.Thegap shouldbe set to.02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).

4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasheris ingoodconditionandthread thesparkplugin byhandto preventcross-threading.

5. Afterthe sparkplugis seated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto compressthewasher.

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

hotandcan ine.

LUBRICATION

Gear Shaft

Thegear(hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedatleastoncea seasonor afterevery25 hoursof operation.

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuel fromtank byrunningengine untilitstops.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

3. Removethe lowerframecoverfromthe undersideofthesnow throwerbyremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

4. Applya lightcoatingofengineoil (or3-in-1oil) to the hexshaft. SeeFigure21.

Figure20

NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,be carefulnottogetanyoilon thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowillhinder thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil. Wheels

Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Auger Shaft Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinson augershaft.Spray

lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearings foundat eitherendof the shaft.SeeFigure22.

Figure21

Figure22

SHAVE PLATE AND SKiD SHOES

Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthrowerare subjectto wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced whennecessary.

NOTE:Theskidshoesonthismachinehavetwowearedges.When onesidewearsout, theycan be rotated1800to usethe otheredge.

Toremoveskidshoes:

1. Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexflangenutswhichsecure themtothe snowthrower.

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefour carriagebolts(twoon eachside)and hexflangenuts.Referto Figure23.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhichattachit tothe snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriage boltsareto the insideofhousing.Tightensecurely.Referto Figure23.

ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Cable If thefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,

referto the figuretotherightandadjusttheshiftcableasfollows:

1. Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forwardspeedposition(F6).

2. Loosenthehex nutontheshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure

24.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslack inthecable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

NOTE:Augersnotshown for clarity.

Figure23

Drive Control Whenthedrivecontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"up"position,

thecableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight.Also,

ifthereisexcessiveslackinthedrivecableor if the unitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cable mayneedtobeadjusted.

Checktheadjustmentof the drivecontrolasfollows:

1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergently forward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethe drivecontrolandgentlyattempttopushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.The unitshouldnot

rollfreely.

3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshiftleverbackand forthbetweenthe R2positionandthe F6 positionseveraltimes.

Thereshouldbeno resistanceintheshiftlever.

4. If anyoftheabovetestsfailed,thedrivecable isinneedof adjust- ment.Proceedasfollows:

a. Shutoff theengineas instructedintheOperationsection. b. Loosenthelowerhexboltonthe drivecablebracket.See

Figure25.

c. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or

downwardto increasecabletension).

d. Retightenthelowerhex boltand repeatsteps1 through4.

Figure24

........

Figure25

Chute Control Rod Toachievemorechutecontrolrodengagementinthe inputshaftunder

thehandlepanel,thechutecontrolrodwillhaveto beadjusted.Refer toFigure26.

Toadjustthis rod,proceedasfollows:

1. Removethecotterpinfromtheholeclosestto the chutecontrol headon the chutecontrolinput.

2. Pullout thechutecontrolroduntiltheholein it linesupwiththe otherholein thechutecontrolinput.

3. Reinsertthecotterpinthroughthisholeandthechutecontrolrod.

Auger Control RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheauger

controlcable.

Skid Shoes RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskid

shoes.

BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedas follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuel fromtank byrunningengine untilitstops.

2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthe frontoftheenginebyremov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure27.

3. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.SeeFigure28.

Figure26

Figure27

Figure28

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatitrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideofthesnowthrower byremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.SeeFigure

29.

6. Removethebeltasfollows.RefertoFigure30. A. Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt

keeper.

B. Unhooktheaugerbrakebracketspringfromtheframe.

7. Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebelt betweenthesupportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure31.

8. Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowingtheseinstructionsinopposite orderandmannerofremoval.

9. PerformtheAugerControltestoutlinedintheAssemblysection ofthismanual.

NOTE:Do NOTforgetto reinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnect thespringtotheframeafterinstallinga replacementaugerbelt.

Figure29

Figure30

Figure31

Drive Belt

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'sdrivebelt,proceedas follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuel fromtank byrunningengine untilitstops.

2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthe frontoftheenginebyremov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure27on previouspage.

3. Removethe beltfromenginepulleyas follows.Referto Figure32. A. Rollthe augerbeltoff theenginepulley. B. Usea wrenchto pivottheidlerpulleytowardthe right.

C. Liftthedrivebeltoffenginepulley.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerup andforwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrower byremovingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.Referto

Figure29.

6. Backoutthestopboltto increasetheclearancebetweenthe frictionwheeldiscandfrictionwheel.SeeFigure33.

7. Slipthedrivebeltoffthefrictionwheeldiscandthenbetween frictionwheelandfrictionwheeldisc.SeeFigure33.

8. Reassembledrivebeltbyfollowingtheseinstructionsin opposite orderandmannerof removal.Besureto reinstallthestopbolt.

Figure32

FRICTION WHEEL REMOVAL

Ifthe snowthrowerfailstodrivewiththedrivecontrolengaged, andperformingthe drivecontrolcableadjustmentfailstocorrect theproblem,thefrictionwheelmayneedtobe replaced.Followthe instructionsbelow.Examinethefrictionwheelrubberfor signsof wear orcrackingandreplaceif necessary.

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuel fromtank byrunningengine untilitstops.

2. Placetheshiftleverin thirdForward(F3)position.

3. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

4. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof the snowthrower byremovingself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

5. Removethe right-handwheelbyremovingthe screwandbell washerwhichsecureitto theaxle.SeeFigure34.

Friction

Wheel

Friction

WheelDisci i

Figure33

Figure34

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