Craftsman 536.881130 User Manual
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11.0 Horsepower
30 Inch Dual Stage
120V. Electric Start
SNOW THROWER
MODEL NO.
536.881130
Caution:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Operating Instructions before
first use of this product.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY STATEMENT
SAFETY RULES
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ....
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ... 20
STORAGE ................................
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART ..
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REPAIR PARTS........................
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ENGINE REPAIR PARTS.........
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SPANISH (ESPAÑOL)
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PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..
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BACK COVER
WARRANTY STATEMENT
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER
For two yeeu’s from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in materia! or workman
ship.
If this Craftsman Snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap
plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Items which become worn duri ng normal use, such as spark plugs, drive belts and shear
pins.
• Repair necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts
and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the
owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW
THROWERTO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN
THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS
IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may
vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D617WA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179
SAFETY RULES
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS— ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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ik WARNING: A
The engine exhaust from this prod
uct contains chemicals known tothe
State of California to cause cancer, |
birth defects or other reproductive |
harm.
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WARNING: Always disconnect
the spark plug wire and piace it
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where it cannot make contact
with spark plug to prevent accidental
starting during: Preparation, Mainte
nance, or Storage of you snow thrower.
IMPORTANT: Safety standards require oper
ator presence controls to minimize the risk of in(ury. Your snow thrower is equipped with such
controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function
of the operator presence control under any cir
cumstances.
TRAINING
1. Read the operating and service Instruction
manual cau’efully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equip
ment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment vrlthout proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per
sons, particularly small children and pets.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
especiEilly when operating in reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment Is to be used and remove all
doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other
foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches before starting the
engine (motor).
3. Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate winter outer garments.
Wear footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam
mable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running engine (motor) or hot en
gine (motor).
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel.
e. Never store fuel or snow thrower with
fuel in the tank inside of a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark.
f. Check fuel supply before each use, al
lowing space for expansion as the heat
of the engine (motor) and/or sun can
cause fuel to expand.
5. For all units with electric starting motors
use electric starting extension cords certi
fied CSA/UL. Use only vi/ith a receptacle
that has been installed in accordance with
local inspection authorities.
6- Adjust the snow thrower height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surface.
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7. Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine (motor) is njnning (except
when specifically recommended by manu
facturer).
8. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad
just to outdoortemperatures before starting
to clear snow.
9. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an ad
justment or repair to protect eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the
snow thrower.
OPERATION
1. Do not operate this machine if you are tak
ing drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine.
2. Do not use this machine if you are mentally
or physically unable to operate this ma
chine safely.
3. Do not put hands or feet near or under ro
tating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
4. Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
5. After striking a foreign object, stop the en
gine (motor), remove the wire from the
spa1< plug, thoroughly inspect snow
thrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the snow thrower.
6. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormal
ly, stop the engine (motor) and check im
mediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position, before un
clogging the auger/impeller housing or dis
charge chute and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the auger/impeller and all
moving parts have stopped and all controls
are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
9. Take all possible precautions when leaving
the snow thrower unattended. Disengage
the auger/ impeller, stop engine (motor),
and remove key.
10. Do not run the engine (motor) indoors, ex
cept when starting the engine (motor) and
for transporting the snow thrower in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors; ex
haust fumes are dangerous (containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS).
11.
Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not at
tempt to clear steep slopes.
12.
Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety pro
tective devices in place.
13.
Never operate the snow thrower near en
closures, automobiles, window wells,
drop-offs, and the like without proper ad
justment of the snow discharge angle.
Keep children and pets away.
Do not overload the machine capacity by
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attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
Never operate the machine at high trans
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port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be
hind iind use care when backing up.
Never direct discharge at bystanders or
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allow anyone in front of the unit.
Disengage power to the cofiector/impeller
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when snow thrower is transported or not in
use.
18.
Use only attachments and accessories ap
proved by the manufacturer of the snow
thrower (such as tire chains, electric start
kits, ect.).
Never operate the snow thrower without
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good visibility or light. Mways be sure of
your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handles. Waik;never run.
Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing
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and balance at £tll times.
21. Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a
roof.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at fre
quent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in
the tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.
Allow the engine (motor) to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
3. Always refer to operator's guide instruc
tions fcx important details if the snow
thrower is to be stored for an extended
period.
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after
throv/ing snow to prevent freeze-up of the
auger/impeller.
WARNING: This snow thrower is
for use on sidewalks, driveways
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Caution should be exercised while using on
steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE
SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE
GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of resi
dences, garages, porches or other such
structures or buildings.
and other ground level surfaces.
IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup
plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for
each symbol.
Contro) And Operating Symbols
If» S) ®
Slow
Fast
Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run
O I hi H N
Engine Off Engine Stop
Throttle Primer Button
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On
ignition Key
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Choke Off Choke On
Ignition Off
Neutral
Ignition On
Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage
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Push To Engage
Electric Starter
Fuei
Oil
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Discharge DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT
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Fuel Oil Mixture
1/
Weight Transfer
Lift Handle To
Engage
Weight Transfer
Depress Pedai
To Disengage
Safety Warning Symbols
DANGER
Thrown Objects.
Keep Bystanders Away.
IMPORTANT
Read Owner's Manual
Before Operating
This Machine.
WARNING
Hot Surface
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Keep Bystanders Away.
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Transmission
DANGER
Thrown Objects.
DANGER
Avoid Injury From
Rotating Auger. Keep
Hands, Feet And
Clothing Away.
STOP
Ignition Key
Insert To Run,
Pull Out To Stop.
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WARNING
DANGER
Stop The Engine
Before Unclogging
Discharge Chute!
ASSEMBLY
Contents of Parts Bag (actual size)
1 - Owner’s Manual {not shown)
1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown)
1 - Warranty Card (not shown)
2 - Parts bags (not shown)
•Non-Assembly Parts, found in toolbox located on belt cover
1 - Screw, 3/6-16 X 2 in
1- Nut, 3/8 In.
1 -Split Lockwasher 1 -Flatwasher
2 - Shift Lever Knobs 2 ” 3/8
(not actual size) Hex Jam Nuts
3/8 In.
1 - Starter Cord
(not actual size)
Parts packed separately in carton (not shown fuii size)
2- Ignition Keys
(Attached to engine in plastic bag)
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always wear
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safety glasses or eye shields
while assembling snow
thrower.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
1 - Knife to cut carton
1 - 1/2 inch wrenches
{or adjustable wrenches)
1 - 9/16 inch wrenches
(or adjustable wrenches)
1 - 3/4 inch wrenches
(or adjustable wrenches)
1 - Pliers (to spread cotter pin)
1 - Screwdriver
1 - Measuring tape or ruler
Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the
shipping position.
Figure 2 shows the snow thrower com
pletely assembled.
References to the right or left hand side
of the snow thrower are from the view
point of the operator's position behind
the unit.
TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER
FROM CARTON
1. Locate all parts packed separately
and remove from the carton,
NOTE: Place fuel stabilizer in a safe
place until needed for storage.
2, Remove top pallet from carton.
Cut and discard the plastic ties se
3.
curing the chute rod to the upper
pallet and place aside. Discard pal
let.
Cut down all four corners of the car
ton and lay the panels flat.
Cut the bands holding the snow
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thrower to the lower pallet.
Remove snow thrower from lower
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pallet.
Remove the packing material from
the handle assembly and all protec
tive material from unit and discard.
Cut ties securing the clutch control
8.
cables to the lower handle.
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ASSEMBLY
TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE AND
CRANK ASSEMBLY
1, Loosen, but do not remove, the
screws, flatwashers, lockwashers,
and hex nuts in the upper holes of
the lower handle. See Figure 3.
Right Heind Side / /
Of Upper Handle\^ /
washer, and hex nut) into bottom
hole on right hand side of handles.
DO NOT tighten until all bolts are In
place.
Locate crank assembly removed
earlier and remove the nylon lock
nut and flatwasher from the eye
bolt assembly. See Figure 5.
Loosen,
but do not
remove
Hex Nut
3/8"
Lockwasher
NOTE: Make sure the cables are not
caught between the upper and lower
handle.
2. Raise the upper handle into operat
ing position. Upper handle should
be to the outside of the lower han
dle.
NOTE: If the cables have become dis
connected form the clutch levers, rein
stall the cables as shown in Figure 4.
3. Install hardware supplied in the
parts bag (screw, flatwasher, lock-
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3/8" Hex
Nut
, 3/8 X 2"
□ Screw
3/8" Flatwasher
Figure 3
Reinstall flatwasher and adaptor.
5.
Install eye bolt through lower hole
on the left hand side of the handle.
Install the 3/8” flatwasher and the
6.
3/8” nylon locknut loosely on the
eye bolt.
7,
Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis
pin and universal joint pin from
yoke end of crank rod assembly.
See Figure 6.
8.
Place universal joint into end of
worm gear lining up large holes. In
sert universal joint pin (ensure
opening In pin Is In line with
small openings In universal
joint).
Piace yoke end of crank rod
9.
around universal joint, lining up
openings. Insert clevis pin through
assembiy and secure with cotter
pin. Spread ends of cotter pin to
lock in place.
10. Tighten nut on eye bolt. Make sure
eye bolt is properly aligned and the
crank can freely rotate.
11. Tighten all handle bolts.
ASSEMBLY
Cotter Pin
ASSEMBLE SNOW CHUTE
1. Remove back carriage bolt. See
Figure 7.
2. Tilt chute back into operating posi
tion. See Figure 8 .
3. Replace carriage bolt from inside of
chute.
4. Replace flat washer and nylon lock
nut on outside of flange.
5. Tighten carriage bolt securely.
Figure 8
NOTE: If the cables have become dis
connected, reinstall springs as shown in
Figure 9.
NOTE: Check all carriage bolts in
flange for tightness. DO NOT over
tighten.
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CONNECT REMOTE CHUTE
1, Push remote chute control lever into
"Chute Deflector Up” position.
2.
Feed “Z” fitting through hole in re
mote chute bracket. See.
Snap remote chute control cable
3.
into remote chute bracket. See.
Connect “Z" fitting into remote chute
control bracket. See.
5.
Push remote chute control lever into
“Chute Deflector Down" position.
Cut tie strap on chute deflector. See
6.
Figure.
SPEED SELECT LEVER
1.
Cut plastic tie securing speed select
lever assembly to the shifter brack
et. See Figure 10.
2.
Remove locknut, washer, spring,
and the boit. See Figure 12,
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