Craftsman 247889990 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFr MRN

28" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.88999

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 ESPArqOL

2/4/2009

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

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

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

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

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

Service&Maintenance.............. Pages16-21

CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedandmaintainedaccordingtoall suppliedinstructions,if thissnowthrowerfailsdueto adefectin materialor workmanshipwithin

two yearsfromthedateorpurchase,call1-800-4-MY-HOME®toarrangefor freerepair.

Thiswarrantyappliesforonly90daysfromthedateof purchaseif thissnowthroweriseverusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes.

Duringthefirstyearof purchase,therewillbeno chargeforwarrantyservicein yourhome.Foryourconvenience,in-homewarrantyservicewill still beavailableafterthefirstyearof purchase,buta tripchargewillapply.Thischargewillbewaivedif youtransportthesnowthrowertoan authorizedCraftsmandrop-offlocation.Forthe nearestauthorizedlocation,call1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects inmaterial andworkmanship. SearswillNOTpay for:

• Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse,includingbutnot limitedtoskidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air

cleaner,belts,andoilfilter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,ortune-ups.

• Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireorwheel replacementorrepairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyimpactingobjectsthatbendtheframeor

crankshaft,or over-speedingtheengine.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper

storage,failuretouse thepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingto theinstructionscontained

intheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobe contaminatedor oxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbe used

within30daysofitspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.

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

Troubleshooting...................... Page23

PartsList......................... Pages24-36

RepairProtectionAgreement............ Page40

Espa_ol............................. Page41

ServiceNumbers................... BackPage

Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethis productisusedinthe UnitedStates.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

Sears,Roebuckand Co.,NoffmanEstates, IL60179

EngineOilType: SAE5W-30 EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces

FuelCapacity: 3 Quarts SparkPlug: Champion®RC12YC

SparkPlugGap: .030"

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Serial Number.................................................................

Dateof Purchase.............................................................

Recordthemodelnumber,serialnumber

anddateof purchaseabove

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

beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingtothe safeopera- tionpracticesinthismanual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment, carelessnessor erroronthepartofthe operatorcanresultinserious injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety instructionscould resultinseriousinjuryordeath.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSiTiON 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateof California tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,

TRAiNiNG

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

Keepthis manualinasafeplacefor futureand regularreference andfororderingreplacementparts.

• Readthe Operator'sManualand followallwarningsandsafety instructions.Failuretodosocan resultin seriousinjurytothe operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestionscall, 1-800-659-5917.

Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofageto operatethis machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper instruction.

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

Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

thearea.

• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatinginreverse.

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

tionsin thismanualandonthemachine,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentistobeused.

Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother

foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbytheauger/

impeller.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationand whileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe

eyes.

Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.

Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which couldbecomeentangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall

machineswithelectricstartengines. Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelorcrushedrock

surfaces.

Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine.

• Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore startingtoclearsnow.

SafeHandling of Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sources ofignition.

• Neverfuelmachineindoors.

• Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineis hot or running.

• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktono morethan1/2inch belowbottomoffiller neckto providespaceforfuel

expansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment. Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore

startingtheengine.

• Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinsidewhere thereis anopenflame,sparkorpilotlight(e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

• Allowmachinetocoolatleast5 minutesbeforestoring.

• Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerand refueliton theground.Ifthisis not possible, thenrefuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimof thefueltankor containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION

• Donot puthandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,in the auger/impeller housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

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

• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsand automaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesinplaceandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do not touch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon orcrossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon slopes.

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

• Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor allow anyoneinfrontof themachine.

• Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowat toofastof a rate.

• Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureofyourfootingandkeepafirmholdon thehandles.Walk,

neverrun.

• Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingornot in use.

• Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhenbackingup.

• Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.

Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebefore

startingandoperating.

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

• Neverputyourhandinthe dischargeor collectoropenings. Alwaysusetheclean-outtoolprovidedtounclogthedischarge opening.Donotunclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running. Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingparts havestoppedbeforeunclogging.

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

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

• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare andgoodjudgment.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance

andthenameofyour nearestservicingdealer.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

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

Checkboltsand screwsforpropertightnessat frequentintervals tokeepthemachineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed ofthe engine.

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

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

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsforgas,oil,etc. to protecttheenvironment.

Priorto storing,runmachineafew minutestoclearsnowfrom machineand preventfreezeupofauger/impeller. Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewherethereisan

openflame,sparkorpilot lightsuchasa waterheater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualforproperinstructionson off-seasonstorage.

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

Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved. Accordingtothe ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)

andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 60 hoursof operation.Atthe endoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not wornexcessively.Failureto do so canresultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

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

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

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

OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay

Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

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

Ifa sparkattesterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworking orderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveis required

bylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarresterforthemuffleris availablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine 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 determinedfrombehindtheunit intheoperatingposition(standing directlybehindthesnowthrower,facingthe handlepanel).

REMOVING FROM CARTON

1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlaythe sidesflaton theground. Removeanddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthroweroutof thecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

ASSEMBLY

1. Observethe lowerrearareaof the snowthrowertobesureboth cablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandle

upward. a. Placethe shiftleverin theF6position.

b. Pullupandbackon upperhandleas shownin Figure1.As

youare raisingthehandleupward,makesurethatbothends ofthe centercablearepositionedproperlyinthebrackets. Alignupperhandlewiththelowerhandle.

c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandletolowerhandle.

Removeanddiscardany rubberbands,ifpresent.Theyare forpackagingpurposesonly.

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

chutebase.

3. Placechutecontrolleverinthe centeredposition.SeeFigure1.

4. Placechuteassemblyontochutebaseand securechutecontrol assemblytochutesupportbracketwithclevispinand cotterpin removedearlier.SeeFigure3.

Figure2

Figure1

Figure3

5. Finishsecuringchutecontrolassemblytochutesupportbracket withwingnutandhexscrewremovedearlier.SeeFigure4.

6. Checkthatallcablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguide onthelowerhandle.SeeFigure5.

7. Theextensioncordfortheelectricstarterisfastenedwithacable tietotherearoftheaugerhousingforshippingpurposes.Cutthe

cabletieandremoveitbeforeoperatingtheunit.

SET-UP

Shear Pins Holesare locatedintheplasticdashpanelforconvenientshearpin

storage.SeeFigure6. Refertothe Operationsectionformoreinforma- tionregardingshearpinreplacement.

Figure5

Figure4

Figure6

Chute Clean-Out Tool

A chute clean-out tool isfastenedtothe topoftheaugerhousing witha mountingclip.SeeFigure7.The toolisdesignedtocleara chuteassemblyofice andsnow.Thisitemis fastenedwith acabletie atthe factory.Cutthecabletie beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

Neveruseyour handstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut

loft engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave [stoppedbeforeusingthe clean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly.

Tire Pressure

Beforeoperating,checktirepressureandreducepressurein bothtires

to between15psiand20 psi.

NOTE:Ifthe tirepressureisnotequalinboth tires,theunitmaynot

travelina straightpathandthe shaveplatemaywearunevenly.

Chute Clean=out Tool

ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes

Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthe factoryfor

shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priortooperat- ingthesnowthrower.

youoperate

as itcan easilypickupandthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal

lit is notrecommendedthat this thrower

injuryordamagetothe snowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.

snow on

• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes higherontheaugerhousing.

• Useamiddleor lowerpositionwhentheareato beclearedis uneven,suchasa graveldriveway

NOTE:Ifyouchooseto operatethesnowthrowerona gravelsurface, keeptheskidshoesin positionformaximumclearancebetweenthe

groundandtheshaveplate. Toadjustthe skidshoes:

1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twoon eachside)andcarriagebolts. Moveskidshoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure8.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoeis againstthe groundtoavoid unevenwearon the skidshoes.

3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.

gravel

Figure7

Figure8

Auger Control

Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentstoverifyyoursnow

throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.

Checktheadjustmentofthe augercontrolasfollows:

1. Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandin thedisengaged"up" position,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack.ItshouldNOTbe tight.

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Referto StartingtheEngineinthe Operationsection.

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

4. Allowtheaugertoremainengagedforapproximatelyten(10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveral

times.

5. Withtheaugercontrolinthedisengaged"up"position,walktothe frontofthe machine.

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

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexboltonthe augercablebracket.SeeFigure9.

8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6abovetoverifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved.

Figure9

Shift Lever

Drive Control

Four=WayChuteControP

/_ AugerControl

Gas Cap

Wheel Steering Control

Chute Assembly

OU Fill

Key

Choke

Stop Switch

Recoil Starter Handle

Electric Star Button

Electric Starter

Outlet

Clean Out

Tool

Augers Skid Shoe

Figure10

Nowthat youhavesetup yoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome NOTE:Donot turntheignitionkeyinanattemptto startthe engine. acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.RefertoFigure10. Doingsomaycauseit to break.

SHIFT LEVER

Theshiftleveris locatedonthe rightsideofthehandlepanel. Placethe shiftleverintoanyof eightpositionstocontrolthe directionoftravelandgroundspeed.

Forward Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F) speeds.Positionone(1)is t 2

6 CHOKE CONTROL

5 Thechokecontrolisfoundon therearof theengineand isactivated 4 byturningtherotarychokeknobtotheCHOKEposition.Activating

thechokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon thecarburetorandaidsin

3 startingthe engine.

PRIMER

theslowestandpositionsix(6) isthe fastest. F 1 Reverse

Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)isthe

Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintotheengine'scarburetor

toaid incold-weatherstarting.

slowerandtwo(2) isthefaster.

OIL FILL

IGNITION KEY

Theignitionkeyis a safetydevice.It mustbefullyinsertedinorderfor theengineto start.Removetheignitionkeywhenthe snowthroweris

notinuse.

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

GAS CAP

Unthreadthegas captoadd gasolinetothefuel tank.

Meets ANSi Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothe safetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

STOP SWITCH

PressintotheONpositionwhenstartingtheengineand willshutoff theenginewhenmovedintothe OFFposition.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

Thishandleisusedto manuallystartthe engine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

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

AUGERS

Whenengaged,theaugersrotateanddrawsnowintotheauger housing.

SKID SHOES

Positiontheskid shoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupward forhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor

crushedrocksurfaces.

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthe chute assembly.

WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS

Theleft andrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedon theunderside ofthe handles.Squeezetherightcontroltoturnright;squeezetheleft

controltoturn left. NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyou arefamiliar

withthesecontrols.

DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK

Thedrivecontrolis locatedon therighthandle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandleto engagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop.

Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolso youcanoperate thechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowing

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

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.

Failureto doso willresultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrive

system.

FOUR-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM

CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL

CHUTETiLTgOWN

jPUSHHUTTOHi

CHUTEROTATE_

LEFT

jPUSHHUTTOHi

_ CHUTENOTATE

HIGHT

AUGER CONTROL

J AUGER

Theaugercontrolis locatedontheleft handle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandleto engagetheaugersandstartsnowthrowing action.Releasetostop.

CONTROL

_.. CHUTETiLTUP j

Thefour-waychutecontrolTM iSlocatedontheleft sideof thehandle

panel. * Tochangethe directioninwhichsnowis thrown,squeezethe

buttononthechutecontrolleverand pivotthechutecontrollever

tothe rightortothe left.

* Tochangethe angle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,pivotthe

chutecontrolleverforwardto tiltthechutedownandbackwardto tilt thechuteup.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

Neveruseyourhandsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut

loft engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshave lstoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtool toclearthe chuteassembly.

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

1. Releaseboththe AugerControlandthe DriveControl.

2. Stopthe engineby removingtheignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresit tothe rearofthe augerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtool todislodgeand scoopanysnowand icewhichhasformedin andnearthechute assembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtoolto themountingcliponthe rearof theaugerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnow thrower'sengine.

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

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

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

Alwaysfillthefuel tankoutdoorsandusea funnelorspoutto preventspilling.

• Fillfueltankwithclean,fresh,unleadedgasolinewitha minimum of85 octane.Freshfuelpreventsgumfromforminginthefuel systemoronessentialcarburetorparts.Purchasefuelin a quantitythatcan beusedwithin30days.

• Neverfillthefuel tankcompletely.Fillthetanktowithin1-1/2" fromthetop toprovidespaceforexpansionoffuel.

• Makesuretowipeoffanyspilledfuelbeforestartingthe engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolarein the disengaged(released)position.

2. Insertignitionkeyintoslot.Makesure it snapsintoplace.Donot attempttoturn thekey.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyis fully insertedintothe ignitionswitch.

Electric Starter Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wiregroundedsystem.

Aska licensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningsonthe machineand inthismanualbeforeoperating.

Oil Theunitwasshippedwithoil intheengine.Checkoillevelbeforeeach

operationto ensureadequateoilin theengine.Forfurtherinstructions, referto thestepsonpage16.

1. Removethedipstickfromtheoil fill.

2. Checkandmakesurethatthe levelofoil is upto the FULLmark onthedipstick.

3. Iftheoil levelisnotupto FULL,pourfreshmotoroil (5W-30,with a minimumclassificationofSF/SG/SH/SJ)slowlythroughthe opening.Replaceoil filldipstickandcheckoil levelagain.

Gasoline o Storegasolineinaclean,approvedcontainerandkeepthecap in

placeonthe container.

• Makesurethatthe containerfromwhichyoupourthegasolineis cleanandfreefromrustor otherforeignparticles.

Theoptionalelectricstarterisequippedwithagroundedthree-wire powercordand plug,andisdesignedtooperateon 120voltAC householdcurrent.It mustbeusedwitha properlygroundedthree- prongreceptacleat alltimestoavoidthepossibilityof electricshock. Followall instructionscarefullypriortooperatingtheelectricstarter.

DONOTuseelectricstarterin therain.

Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows:

1. Plugtheextensioncord intotheoutletlocatedon the engine's surface.Plugtheotherendof extensioncord intoathree-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilatedarea.

2. RotatechokecontroltoCHOKEI,._¢1position.

3. Depressprimer.Ifitis 15°Forhigherpushprimertwotimes,if below15°F,pushprimerfourtimes.

4. PushStopswitchto ONposition.

5. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.

Toprolongstarterlife,useshortstartingcycles(5 secondsmaximum thenwaitoneminute).

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnow throwerwillmove.Releaseitanddrivemotionwillstop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshiftlever(changespeedsordirection oftravel)withoutfirstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnow throwertoa completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.

6. Oncethe enginestarts,releasestarterbutton.

7. Allowtheenginetowarmup severalminutes,adjustingchoke towardRUNposition.Waituntilengineruns smoothlybeforeeach chokeadjustment.

8. Whendisconnectingthe extensioncord,alwaysunplugtheend atthe three-prongwalloutletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeend

fromthesnowthrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Rotatechokecontrolto CHOKE IJl position.

2. Depressprimer.Ifit is 15°Forhigherpushprimertwotimes,if below15°F,pushprimerfourtimes.

3. PushStopswitchto ONposition.

4. Graspthe recoilstarterhandleandslowlypullthe ropeout.At thepointwhereit becomesslightlyhardertopulltherope,slowly allowthe ropeto recoil.

5. Pullthestarterhandlewitha firm,rapidstroke.Donotrelease thehandleandallowitto snap back.Keepafirmholdonthe starterhandleandallowitto slowlyrecoil.

6. Allowtheenginetowarmup severalminutes,adjustingchoke towardRUNposition.Waituntilengineruns smoothlybeforeeach chokeadjustment.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Afteryouarefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefora fewminutes beforestoppingtohelpdryoffany moistureontheengine.

1. PushStopswitchto OFFposition.

2. Removetheignitionkeyandstoreina safeplace.

3. Wipeallsnowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundtheengineas wellas theareainandaroundthedrivecontrolandaugercontrol. Also,engageand releasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.

TO ENGAGE AUGERS

1. Toengagethe augersandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe augercontrolagainstthelefthandle.Releasetostoptheaugers.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

Theaugersare securedtothespiralshaftwithfourshearpinsand

bow-tieclips.Ifthe augershouldstrikea foreignobjector icejam, thesnowthrowerisdesignedsothattheshearpins mayshear.If the augerswill notturn,checktoseeifthe pinshavesheared.SeeFigure

11.

NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithanythingotherthan Sears

PartNo.88389replacementshearpins.Any damagetotheauger gearboxorothercomponentsasa resultoffailingtodoso will NOT becoveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.

Alwaysturnoff thesnowthrower'sengineandremovethekeypriorto

replacingshearpins.

TO ENGAGE DRIVE

1. Moveshiftleverintooneofthesixforward(F) positionsor two reverse(R)positions.Selectaspeedappropriatefor thesnow conditionsand a paceyou'recomfortablewith.

NOTE: Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntil youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththe operationofthesnow

thrower.

Figure11

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

EachUseandevery5 hours

1st5 hours

Annuallyor25 hours

Annuallyor50 hours Annuallyor100hours

BeforeStorage

1 Underheavyloadorin hightemperatures

1. Engineoil level

2. Looseormissinghardware

3. Unitandengine.

1. Engineoil

1. Engine0i11-

2. Controllinkagesandpivots

3. Wheels

4. GearshaftandAugershaft

5. 4-WayChuteControlTM

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

1. Fuelsystem

1. Check

2. Tightenor replace

3. Clean

1. Change

2. Lubewith lightoil

3. Lubewith multipurposeautogrease

4. Lubewith lightoil

5. Checkfor cableslackness

1. Change

1. Runengineuntilitstopsfromlack

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearest Sears Service Centeror toscheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat

1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

offuel

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

all controls

and stopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometoa complete

lBeforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengage

stop.

Checking Engine Oil

1. Besureengineisuprightandlevel

2. Unscrewoilfillcapfromoilfiller tubeandwipedipstickclean.

3. Screwoilfillcapbackintooil fillertube.Tightensecurely.

4. Unscrewandremoveoil fill capfromoil fillertube.Noteoillevel. Ifoil readingondipstickisbelow"ADD"mark,slowlyaddoilto reach"FULL"level.SeeFigure12.

5. Screwoilfillcapbackintooil fillertube.Tightensecurely.

6. Wipeawayanyspilledoil.

Changing Engine Oil Toavoidenginedamage,it isimportantto:

• Checkoillevelbeforeeachuseandeveryeightoperatinghours.

• Changeoilafterfirst5 to 8operatinghoursandevery50operat- inghoursoronce a seasonthereafter.

1. Placeengineleveland removesafetykey.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwireandkeepitawayfromsparkplug. (Refertonextsection).If connected,disconnectextensioncord frompowersource.

,,.J ,,,,J

Maintain oil level

at FULL

13 13

Figure12

3. WithengineOFFbutstillwarm,removeoildrainpluganddrainoil intoanappropriatereceptacle.SeeFigure13.

Usedoilisahazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoilproperly. Donotdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori-

tiesorSearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

Reinstalloildrainplugandtightensecurely.

Refilltheenginewith recommendedoil. SeeRecommendedOil Usagechart.The engine'soil capacityis20ounces.

Recommended Oil Usage

SiUiheiic 5W 3Q:i O_io

6. Wipeawayanyspilledoil.

Checking Spark Plug Checksparkplugyearlyor every100operatinghours.

1. Removechokecontrolknobandsafetykey.

2. Loosenandremovethemountingscrewsfromthesnowhood. SeeFigure14.

3. Slowlyremovethesnowhood,makingsurethattheprimerbulb hoseandignitionwireremainconnected.SeeFigure14inset.

4. Removeandinspectsparkplug.

5. Replacesparkplugifporcelainiscrackedorif electrodesare pitted,burnedorfouledwithdeposits.

6. Checkelectrodegapwitha feelergaugeandsetgapto .030 (0.76ram)ifnecessary.SeeFigure15.

7. Reinstallsparkplugandtightensecurely.

8. Remountthe snowhoodto theenginewith themountingscrews, againmakingsurethe primerbulbhoseandignitionwireare

connected.

9. Connectthechokecontrolknobto thechokeshaftonthe carburetor.Ifthe chokecontrolknobisnotinstalledcorrectly,the

chokewillnotoperate.

10. Installthe safetykey.

Oil Drain

Figure13

Screws

Figure14

NOTE:A resistorsparkplugmustbe usedforreplacement.Contacta SearsPartsand RepairCenterfora replacementsparkplug.

Carburetor Enginesoperatedatabout3000to5000feet(900to 1500meters)

abovesealevelmayrequireahighaltitudecarburetormainjet. If erraticperformanceis observed,contactaSearsPartsand Repair Centerforcosttoinstall/purchasea highaltitudecarburetormainjet.

1..030 (.76mm)Gap

2. Electrodes

3. Porcelain

Figure15

Engine Speed

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,DO NOTmodifyengineinany way.Tamperingwiththe governorsettingcancausetheengineand equipmentto operateatunsafespeeds.NEVERtamperwithfactory settingofenginegovernor.Runningthe enginefasterthanthespeed setatthe factoryisdangerous.

LUBRICATION

Gear Shaft Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbe lubricatedatleastoncea seasonor

afterevery25 hoursofoperation.

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtank byrunningengine untilit stops.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

3. Removethe lowerframecoverfromtheundersideofthe snow throwerbyremovingthe fourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

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

NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,be carefulnottoget anyoilon thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinder thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil. Wheels

Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Figure16

Auger Shaft Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinson augershaft.Spray

lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthe spacersandflangebearings foundat eitherendoftheshaft.SeeFigure17.

SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES

Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthebottomof the snowthrowerare subjecttowear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced whennecessary. Toremoveskidshoes:

1. Removethefourcarriagebolts,washers,andhexflangenuts whichsecurethemtothe snowthrower.

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefourcarriagebolts(twoon eachside),washers,andhex flangenuts.RefertoFigure18.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsandhexnutswhichattachit tothe snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsofcarriage boltsaretothe insideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure18.

Figure17

Figure18

ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Cable

If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved, referto thefigureto therightandadjustthe shift cableasfollows:

1. Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forwardspeedposition(F6).

2. Loosenthehex nuton theshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure

19.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardto takeupslackinthecable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

Drive Control Whenthedrivecontrolis releasedandinthedisengaged"up"position,

thecableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight.Also, ifthereisexcessiveslackin thedrive cableoriftheunitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cablemayneedtobeadjusted.

Checktheadjustmentofthe drivecontrolasfollows:

1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergently forward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattemptto pushthesnow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.Theunitshouldnot

rollfreely.

3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshiftleverbackand forthbetweenthe R2positionandthe F6positionseveraltimes.

Thereshouldbeno resistancein the shiftlever.

4. If anyofthe abovetestsfailed,thedrivecableis in needof adjust- ment.Proceedasfollows:

5. Loosenthelowerhexboltonthedrivecablebracket.SeeFigure

20.

6. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

7. Retightenthelowerhexbolt.

Chute Control Oncea seasonorevery25hoursof operation,whicheverisearlier,

checkwhetherthefour-waychutecontrolTM cableshaveslackened.If thechutedoes notrotatefully,thechutecontrolcableswillhavetobe adjusted.RefertoFigure21.

Figure20

Figure21

Toadjustthesecables,proceedasfollows:

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

2. Graspthe metalcablehousingandgentlypushupwardtotake up slack(usuallynomorethan1/4-inch)inthecablebefore retighteningbothhexnuts.

3. Repeatontheothercableadjusteruntilthe chuteassemblyhas fullrangefromleft-to-right.

Auger Control Refertothe Assemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheauger

controlcable.

Skid Shoes Refertothe Assemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthe skid

shoes.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Auger Belt

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedas follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtank byrunningengine untilitstops.

2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthe frontoftheenginebyremov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure22.

3. Rolltheaugerbeltofftheenginepulley.SeeFigure23.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrower byremovingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.SeeFigure

24.

6. Removethe beltasfollows.Referto Figure25. a. Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasa belt

keeper.

b. Unhookthe supportbracketspringfromtheframe.

f _ f

Figure23

Figure25 Figure24

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 coveronthe frontoftheengineby remov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure22on previouspage.

3. Removethebeltasfollows.Referto Figure27. a. Rolltheaugerbeltofftheenginepulley.

b. Useawrenchto pivottheidlerpulleytowardthe right. c. Liftthedrivebeltoff enginepulley.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof the snowthrower byremovingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.Referto

Figure24.

6. Backoutthestopbolttoincreasetheclearancebetweenthe frictionwheeldiscandfrictionwheel.SeeFigure28.

7. Slipthedrivebelt offthepulleyandbetweenfrictionwheeland frictionwheeldisc.SeeFigure28.

8. Removeandreplacebeltinthereverseorder.

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Figure26

NOTE:Engagingthedrivecontrolwill easereassemblyofthebelt.

FRICTION WHEEL REMOVAL

If thesnowthrowerfailsto drivewiththedrivecontrolengaged,and performingtheDriveControlCableAdjustmentfailstocorrectthe problem,thefrictionwheelmayneedto be replaced.Examinethe frictionwheelforsignsof wearorcrackingandreplaceifnecessary.

NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustbe removedandspecialtoolsare requiredinordertoreplacethis snowthrower'sfrictionwheelrubber. If yourfrictionwheelrubberneedsto bereplaced,contactthenearest SearsParts& RepairCenter.

Figure27

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Figure28

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