Craftsman 247985390 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFr MRN

30" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.985390

,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

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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PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

(August3,2012)

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

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

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

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

Service&Maintenance.............. Pages18-23

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

PartsList......................... Pages26-40

RepairProtectionAgreement............ Page45

Espa_ol............................. Page46

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

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

CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwill receivefreerepairorfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.

Forwarrantycoveragedetails to obtain repairor replacement,visit the website: www.craftsman.com

This warranty covers ONLYdefects in materialandworkmanship. Warrantycoverage does NOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcan wearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnot limitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoilfilter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.

• Tire replacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance. Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,or fromimpacting

objectsthatbendthe frame,augershaft,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper storage,failureto usethe propergradeandamountofengineoil,or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontained intheoperator'smanual.

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

Normaldeteriorationandwearof theexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedtoanotherperson.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOilType: SAE5W-30 EngineOilCapacity: 37ounces

FuelCapacity: Approx.5Quarts SparkPlug: F6RTC(951-10292)

SparkPlugGap: .020"to .030"

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

beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera- tionpracticesinthis manual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroron thepartofthe operatorcanresultin serious injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateof California tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,

TRAiNiNG

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

Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytothe operatorand/ orbystanders.Keepthismanualin a safeplaceforfutureand regularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhow tostopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethis machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper instruction.

• Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour snow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersandthelike.

Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

thearea.

• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhen operatinginreverse.

Your Responsibility--Restrict the useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-

tionsin thismanualandonthemachine,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentistobeused.

Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother

foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbytheauger/

impeller.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationand whileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe

eyes.

Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.

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

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall

machineswithelectricstartengines.

Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine. Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelorcrushedrock

surfaces.

• Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore startingtoclearsnow.

SafeHandling of Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyour skinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sourcesof ignition.

• Neverfuel machineindoors.

• Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineis hotor running.

• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfillfueltank.Fill tankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow bottomoffillerneckto providespaceforfuelexpansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipe itoff theengineandequipment.Move machinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

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

heater,clothesdryeretc.).

• Allowmachinetocool atleast5 minutesbeforestoring.

• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailerbed witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundaway

fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailerandrefuelitonthe ground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuel suchequipmenton a trailerwitha portablecontainer,ratherthan froma gasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefueltankor containeropeningatalltimes untilfuelingiscomplete.Donot use a nozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION

• Do notputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,intheauger/impeller housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

• Theauger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Neverbypass itsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafeandmaycause personalinjury.

• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsand automaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesinplaceandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Do notoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Donot touch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon orcrossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon

slopes.Do notoperateon steepslopes.

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

Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor allow anyoneinfrontof themachine.

Donot overloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowat toofastof a rate.

Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureofyourfootingandkeepafirmholdon thehandles.Walk,

neverrun.

Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransportingornot in use.

Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecarewhenbackingup.

Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.

Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebefore startingandoperating.

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

Neverputyourhandinthedischargeorcollectoropenings.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshave stoppedbeforeunclogging.

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufac- turer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.). Forinformation concerningtheseitems,call1-800-469-4663.

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

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

469-4663.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethe dischargechute

is themostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.

Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclear thechute:

1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

2. Wait 10secondstobe surethe impellerbladeshavestopped rotating.

3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,not yourhands.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

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

Checkboltsand screwsforpropertightnessat frequentintervals tokeepthemachineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed ofthe engine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowear anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's (OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe Partspagesof thisoperator's manual.Useofpartswhichdonot meettheoriginalequipment specificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompro- misesafety!

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 can resultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

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

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)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 sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any)

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

WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE

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

WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

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

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

REMOVING FROM CARTON

1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlaythe sidesflaton the ground. Removeanddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthroweroutof thecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

ASSEMBLY

1. Observethe lowerrearareaofthesnowthrowertobesure both cablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandle

upward. a. Placetheshiftleverin the F6position.

b. Pullupandbackon upperhandleas shownin Figure1.As

youare raisingthehandleupward,makesurethatbothends ofthe centercablearepositionedproperlyinthebrackets. Alignupperhandlewiththelowerhandle.

c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto lowerhandle.

Removeanddiscardany rubberbands,ifpresent.Theyare forpackagingpurposesonly.

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

3. Insertthechutecontrolrodintoinputofchutecontrolhead.Push rodasfar intothechutecontrolheadaspossible,keepingthe holesinthe rodpointingupward.See Figure3.

Chute Control Head

Chute

Figure2

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Figure1

Figure3

4. Placechuteontochutebaseandensurechutecontrolrodis positionedunderhandlepanel.Installhexboltpreviouslyremoved

butdonot securewithwingnutatthistime.SeeFigure4.

5. Squeezethetriggeronthehandlepaneljoystickand rotatethe chutebyhandto faceforward.Theholesinthechutecontrolinput willbefacingup.SeeFigure5.

NOTE:The chutewillnotrotatewithoutsqueezingthetriggeronthe

joystick.

6. Rotatethejoysticktotheoneo'clockpositionsothesilverindica- torarrowon theinputshaftbelowthe controlpanelpointsupward SeeFigure6.

NOTE:Thejoystickwillbe angledslightlyto the right.SeeFigures5 &

TopView

Figure5

Figure4

FrontView

Joystick

Figure6

. Makesureaiicablesareroutedtotheleftof thechutecontrolrod.

Lineuptheholeinthe chutecontrolrodwiththearrowonthe inputshaftandinserttherodintotheinputshaftbelowjoystickon handlepanel.SeeFigure7.

NOTE:Thechutecontrolrodwillfit snugglyintothe inputshaft. Supporttherearofthedashpanelwithone handwhileinsertingthe rodwithyourotherhandto ensuretherodisinsertedall the way into

theinput shaft.

8. Nowpushthe chutecontrolrodbacktowardsthehandlepanel untilthe holeinthe rodlinesupwiththeholeinthe chutecontrol inputclosestto thechutecontrolhead.Insertthecotterpin.See Figure8.

NOTE:The secondholeis usedtoachievefurtherengagementof chutecontrolrodintothe inputshaftif requiredandcanbe usedlater foradjustmentifthechutedoes notfullyrotate.RefertotheService&

MaintenancesectionforChuteControlRodadjustments.

9. Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadto chutesupportbracketwith

wingnut,andclevispinandbow-tiecotterpin removedearlier.Do

notovertighten.SeeFigure9.

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Figure7

Figure9

10. Checkthatall cablesare properlyroutedthroughthecable guide "_ ontheengine.SeeFigure10.

NOTE:Ifthe chutecontrolisnotassembledcorrectlyitwill notmove freelynorwillit movefullyto therightandleft.

SET-UP

Shear Pins Holesare locatedinthehandlepanelforconvenientshearpin storage.

SeeFigure11.Refertothe Operationsectionformoreinformation regardingshearpin replacement.

Figure10

Figure11

Chute Clean-Out Tool Achute clean-out tool isfastenedtothe topofthe augerhousing

witha mountingclip.SeeFigure12.Thetoolis designedtocleara chuteassemblyofice andsnow.Thisitemisfastenedwithacabletie atthe factory.Cutthecabletiebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

loft _1 .allmovingpartshave

stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly.

Drift Cutters

1. Removethetwo screwsandlocknutsthatsecureeach drift cutter,andremovethemfromthesidesof theaugerhousing.

2. TurnthedriftcuttersaroundandpositionthemasshowninFigure 13tothe outsideoftheaugerhousing.

3. Attachthedrift cutterswiththe screwsandlocknutsremoved earlier.

Tire Pressure

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

Chutedean-out Tool

Figure12

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.Refertothe tiresidewall fortiremanufacturer'srecommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)the tiresasnecessary.

NOTE:Equaltire pressureistobe maintainedat alltimesfor perfor- mancepurposes.

ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor

shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priortooperat- ingthesnowthrower.

It isnotrecommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravel asitcaneasilypickup andthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal

njuryordamageto thesnowthrowerandsurroundng property.

Figure13

• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes higherontheaugerhousing.

• Usea middleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobe clearedis uneven,suchasa graveldriveway.

NOTE:Ifyou choosetooperatethesnowthroweron agravelsurface, keepthe skidshoesin positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthe groundandtheshaveplate. Toadjustthe skidshoes:

1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twooneach side)andcarriagebolts. Moveskidshoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure14.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe groundtoavoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.

3. Refightennutsandboltssecurely.

Auger Control

Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentsto verifyyoursnow throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.

Checktheadjustmentofthe augercontrolasfollows:

1. Theaugercontrolislocatedonthe left handle.SeeFigure15 inset.Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandin thedisengaged "up"position,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack.Itshould NOTbetight.

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

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

4. Allowtheaugersto remainengagedforapproximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveral

times.

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

6. Confirmthattheaugershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand showNOsignsof motion.If anyaugershowsANYsignof rotating,immediatelyreturntothe operator'spositionandshutoff theengine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto stopbeforeadjustingthe augercontrol.

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexboltonthe augercablebracket.SeeFigure15.

8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved.

Smooth Surface

Uneven Surface

Figure14

Figure15

Drive Control

Shift Lever

j Four-Way Chute ControP (Joystick)

Headlight_

Gas Cap

ChuteAssembly

Drift Cutter

Clean Out

Tool

Auger

Housing

Augers

Nowthat youhavesetup yoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.RefertoFigure16.

SHIFT LEVER 6

Theshiftleveris locatedonthe rightsideofthehandlepanel. 5 Placethe shiftleverintoanyof eightpositionstocontrolthe 4

directionoftravelandgroundspeed. Forward 3

Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F) speeds.Positionone(1)is t 2 theslowestandpositionsix(6) isthe fastest. F 1

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

slowerandtwo(2) isthefaster.

DRIFT CUTTERS

Thedrift cuttersaredesignedforuseindeepsnow.Theiruse is optionalfornormalsnowconditions.Maneuverthe snowthrowerso thatthecutterspenetrateahighstandingsnowdrifttoassistsnow fallingintotheaugersforthrowing.

_ Skid Shoe

Figure16

)÷......................Auger Control

_÷ Heated Grip

-Wheel Steering Control

Muffler

Recoil Starter Handle

Oil Fill

Oil Drain

KEY

Thekeyisa safetydevice.Itmustbefullyinsertedinorderforthe engineto start.Removethe keywhenthesnowthrowerisnotinuse.

NOTE:Donotturnthekeyinan attempttostarttheengine.Doingso maycauseit tobreak.

CHOKE CONTROL

Thechokecontrolis foundontherearof theengineand is activated byturningtherotarychokeknobtothe CHOKEposition.Activating thechokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon thecarburetorandaidsin startingthe engine.

PRIMER

Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintotheengine'scarburetor

toaid incold-weatherstarting.

OIL FILL

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

Meets ANSi Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothe safetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

THROTTLE CONTROL

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon therearofthe engine.Itregulatesthe speedof theengineandwillshutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

Requirestheuseof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda 120V powersource/walloutlet.

AUGERS

Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateand drawsnowintotheauger housing.

SKID SHOES

Positiontheskid shoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupward forhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor

crushedrocksurfaces.

HEADLIGHT

Theheadlightison whenevertheengineis running.

WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS

Theleft andrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedon theunderside ofthe handles.Squeezetherightcontroltoturnright;squeezetheleft

controltoturn left. NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyou arefamiliar

withthesecontrols.

AUGER CONTROL

J AUGER

CONTROL

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 willresultinincreasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive

system.

FOUR-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM

CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL

CHUTETiLTDOWN

CHUTEROTATE CHUTEROTATE

LEFT RIGHT

_ CHUTETiLTUP

Thefour-waychutecontrolTM (Joystick)islocatedon theleft sideofthe

handlepanel. * Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowis thrown,squeezethe

buttononthechutecontrolleverand pivotthechutecontrollever

tothe rightortothe left.

* Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,pivotthe

chutecontrolleverforwardto tiltthechutedownandbackwardto tilt thechuteup.

Theaugercontrolis locatedontheleft handle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandleto engagetheaugerandstartsnowthrowing action.Releasetostop.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

Neveruseyourhandsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut

loft engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshave lstoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtool toclearthe chuteassembly.

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

1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresit tothe rearofthe augerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtooltodislodgeand scoopanysnowand icewhichhasformedin andnearthechute assembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtoolto themountingclipontherearof theaugerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnow thrower'sengine.

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

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningsonthe machineand inthismanualbeforeoperating.

Oil Theunit wasshippedwith oil inthe engine.Checkoillevelbefore

eachoperationtoensureadequateoilinthe engine.Forfurther instructions,refertothe stepsonpage18.

NOTE:Besuretochecktheengineon a levelsurfacewiththeengine stopped.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

2. insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,andtightenthe cap untilseated.

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

NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking, hardstartingorsparkplugfouling.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Gasoline Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedto minimizecombus-

tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe used.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixtureor dirtygasoline.Avoidgetting dirt,dust,or waterinthefuel tank.DONOTuse E85gasoline.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththe enginestopped.Donot smokeorallowflamesor sparksinthe areawheretheengineis

refueledor wheregasolineisstored.

• Donotoverfillthefueltank.After refueling,makesurethetank capis closedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnotto spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuel vapor mayignite,ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybefore startingthe engine.

• Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof

)or.

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

1. Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcaptofuel.

2. A fuel levelindicatorislocatedinthefueltank.SeeFigure16 inset.Becarefulnottooverfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthefuel

levelindicatortoallowspacefor fuelexpansion.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearof movingparts.Donotusea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.

NOTE:Allowtheengineto warmupfora fewminutesafterstarting. Theenginewill notdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating

temperatures.

1. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolareinthe disengaged(released)position.

2. insertkeyintoslot. Makesureitsnapsintoplace.Donot attempt toturn thekey.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyfullyinsertedintothe ignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

Theoptionalelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-wire powercordandplug,and isdesignedto operateon120voltAC householdcurrent.It mustbeusedwitha properlygroundedthree- prongreceptacleat all timestoavoidthepossibilityofelectricshock.

Followall instructionscarefullypriortooperatingtheelectricstarter. DONOTuse electricstarterintherain.

Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wiregroundedsystem.

Aska licensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.

Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows. Ifyoudonot havetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectric

starterunderanyconditions.

1. Plugtheextensioncord intotheoutletlocatedontheengine's surface.Plugtheotherendof extensioncord intoathree-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilatedarea.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position. TO ENGAGE DRIVE

3. MovechoketotheCHOKEIJl position(coldenginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.

4. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto coverventholein

Withthethrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)position,moveshift

leverintooneofthe sixforward(F)positionsortworeverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriateforthesnowconditionsand

a paceyou'recomfortablewith.

primerbulbwhen pushing.If engineis warm,pushprimeronly once.Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingtobe repeated.

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

NOTE:When selectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntil

youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththe operationofthesnow thrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthe handleandthesnow throwerwillmove.Releaseitanddrive motionwillstop.

allowstartertocool ifelectricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

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

7. Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfromelectric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendatthe wall outletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeendfromtheengine.

Recoil Starter

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

TO ENGAGE AUGER

1. Toengagetheaugerand startthrowingsnow,squeezetheauger controlagainsttheleft handle.Releasetostoptheauger.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

Donotpullthestarterhandlewhilethe enginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)'_ position.

2. MovechoketotheCHOKEI,'_1 position(coldenginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.

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

4. Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntilitbeginsto resist,then pullquicklyandforcefullytoovercomethe compression.Engine shouldstart.Donotreleasethehandleandallow ittosnapback. ReturnropeSLOWLYto originalposition.Ifrequired,repeatthis step.

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

Theaugersare securedtothespiralshaftwith shearpinsandcotter

pins.If theaugersshouldstrikeaforeignobjectoricejam,the snow throwerisdesignedsothatthe pinsmayshear.If theaugerswillnot turn,checkto seeifthe pinshavesheared.SeeFigure17.

NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithanythingotherthan Sears SKU#88389/0EM PartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Anydamagetotheaugergearboxorother componentsasa resultof failingto do sowill NOTbecoveredbyyour snowthrower'swarranty.

Alwaysturnoff thesnowthrower'sengineand removethekeypriorto

replacingshearpins.

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Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine

unattendedwiththeenginerunning.Turnthe engineoffafteruseand removekey.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefora few minutes beforestoppingtohelpdryoffany moistureontheengine.

1. MovethrottlecontroltoOFFposition.

2. Removethekey.Removingthekeywillreducethepossibilityof unauthorizedstartingoftheenginewhileequipmentisnotin use. Keepthekeyina safeplace.Theenginecannotstart withoutthe key.

3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.

Figure17

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

EachUseandevery5 hours

1st5 hours

Annuallyor25 hours

Annuallyor50 hours

Annuallyor100hours

BeforeStorage

1. Engineoil level

2. Looseormissinghardware

3. Unitandengine.

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

2. Controllinkagesandpivots

3. Wheels

4. GearshaftandAugershaft

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

1. Fuelsystem

1. Check

2. Tightenor replace

3. Clean

1. Change

1. Check

2. Lubewithlightoil

3. Lubewithmultipurposeautogrease

4. Lubewithlightoil

1. Change

1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlack

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking Engine Oil

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackof

completedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearest Sears Service

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

d fuel

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controls

Iandstopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete _stop.

NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil level ismaintained.

Whenaddingoilto theengine,referto viscositychart below.Engine oilcapacityis 1100ml(approx.37oz.). Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke, oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor

serviceclassificationSG, SRMotoroilsclassifiedSG, SFwillshow thisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,andtightenthe cap untilseated.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyadd oiluntil oil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L). SeeFigure18.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Changing Engine Oil NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthe first5 hoursof operationand

oncea seasonorevery50 hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthe fueltankisempty. Besurefuel fillcapis secure.

Figure18

2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.

3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure19on nextpage.

4. Tipunitto drainoil intothecontainer.Usedoilmustbedisposed ofat a propercollectioncenter.

Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoilproperly.

IDo notdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori- lties or SearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.

Refillwiththerecommendedoil andchecktheoil level.See RecommendedOil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis37

ounces.

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(%-40 °-20 o 0o 200 400 ("c) -300 -200 -10° 0°

DONOTuse nondetergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.Itcould shorten theengine'sservicelife.

Oil Drain

Plug

7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyourhandswithsoapandwateras soonas possibleafterhandling usedoil.

Checking Spark Plug

DONOTcheckforsparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank

enginewithsparkplug removed.

Iftheenginehas beenrunning,themufflerwillbevery hot.Becareful notto touchthemuffler.

NOTE: Checkthe sparkplugonceaseasonorevery25hoursof operation.Changethesparkplugoncea seasonor every100hours. Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbe properly gappedandfreeof deposits.

1. Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto removetheplug.See Figure20.

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

3. Measurethepluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure21.The gapshouldbeset to.02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).

4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasheris ingoodconditionandthread thesparkplugin byhandto preventcross-threading.

5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwithasparkplugwrenchto compressthewasher.

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

Figure19

Spark Plug

Figure20

Electrode

.02-.03 in.

{0.60-0.80 ram)

Figure21

hotandcan ine.

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 self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

4. Applyalightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil)tothehexshaft. SeeFigure22.

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NOTE:Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft,becarefulnot togetany oil on thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinder thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil. Wheels

Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Auger Shaft Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinson augershaft.Spray

lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthe spacersandflangebearings foundat eitherendoftheshaft.SeeFigure23.

SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES

Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthebottomof thesnowthrowerare subjecttowear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced whennecessary.

NOTE:Theskidshoeson thismachinehavetwowearedges.When onesidewearsout,theycan be rotated1800to usetheotheredge.

Toremoveskidshoes:

1. Removethetwocarriagebolts,washers(ifequipped),andhex flangenutsthat secureeachskidshoetothe snowthrower.

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefourcarriagebolts(twoon eachside),washers,andhex flangenuts.RefertoFigure24.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsandhexnutswhichattachit tothe snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsofcarriage boltsaretothe insideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure24.

Figure22

Figure23

Figure24

ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Cable If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,

referto thefigureto therightandadjusttheshiftcableas follows:

1. Placetheshiftleverin thefastest forwardspeedposition(F6).

2. Loosenthehex nutontheshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure

25.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardto takeupslackinthecable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

Drive Control Whenthedrivecontrolis releasedandinthedisengaged"up"position,

thecableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight.Also, ifthereisexcessiveslackin thedrive cableorifthe unitexperiences 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,thedrivecableisin needof adjust- ment.Proceedasfollows:

a. Shutofftheengineas instructedinthe Operationsection. b. Loosenthelowerhexboltonthedrivecablebracket.See

Figure26.

c. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or

downwardto increasecabletension).

d. Retightenthelowerhexboltandrepeatsteps1 through4.

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Chute Control Rod Toachievemorechutecontrolrodengagementintheinput shaftunder

thehandlepanelshownin Figure7inthe Assemblysection,thechute controlrodwillhavetobeadjusted.Referto Figure27.

Toadjustthis rod,proceedasfollows:

1. Removethecotterpin fromtheholeclosesttothe chutecontrol headon thechutecontrolinput.

2. Pulloutthechutecontrolroduntilthe holein itlines upwiththe otherholeinthe chutecontrolinput.

3. Reinsertthecotterpinthroughthis holeandthechutecontrolrod.

Figure26

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Figure27

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.SeeFigure28.

3. Rolltheaugerbeltofftheenginepulley.SeeFigure29.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrower byremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.SeeFigure

30.

6. Removethe beltasfollows.Referto Figure31. A. Loosenand removetheshoulderscrewwhichactsas a belt

keeper.

B. Unhooktheaugerbrakebracketspringfromthe frame.

Figure29

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Figure31

7. Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebelt betweenthesupportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure32.

8. Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowingtheseinstructionsinopposite orderandmannerofremoval.

9. PerformtheAugerControltestoutlinedintheAssemblysection ofthismanual.

NOTE:DoNOTforgettoreinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnect thespringtotheframeafterinstallingareplacementaugerbelt.

Drive Belt Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'sdrivebelt,proceedas

follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtankby runningengine untilit stops.

2. Removetheplasticbeltcoveronthefrontofthe enginebyremov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.See Figure28onpreviouspage.

3. Removethebeltfromenginepulleyasfollows.Referto Figure33. A. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.

B. Useawrenchto pivotthe idlerpulleytowardthe right. C. Liftthedrivebeltoffenginepulley.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof the snowthrower byremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.Referto

Figure30.

6. Backoutthestopbolttoincreasetheclearancebetweenthe frictionwheeldiscandfrictionwheel.SeeFigure34.

7. Slipthe drivebeltoffthefrictionwheeldiscandbetweenfriction wheelandfrictionwheeldisc.SeeFigure34.

8. Reassembledrivebeltby followingtheseinstructionsinopposite orderand mannerofremoval.Besureto reinstallthestopbolt.

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Figure32

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FRICTION WHEEL INSPECTION

Ifthe snowthrowerfailsto drivewiththedrivecontrolengaged,and performingtheDriveControlCableAdjustmentfailstocorrectthe problem,thefrictionwheelmayneedto be replaced.Examinethe frictionwheelrubberforsignsof wearorcrackingandreplacewheelif necessary.

NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustbe removedandspecialtoolsare requiredinordertoreplacethis snowthrower'sfrictionwheel.Ifyour frictionwheelneedsto bereplaced,contactthenearestSearsParts& RepairCenter.

Figure33

Frictio_

Friction

Wheel Disc

Stop

Figure34

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