Craftsman 536884581 Owner’s Manual

CRAFTSMRN ®

3 Horsepower
21 Inch Single Stage
Auger Propelled

SNOWTHROWER

ElectricStart

MODEL NO.

536.884581

Caution:

Readandfollow all Safety
Rulesand Operating

Instructionsbeforefirst use

of this product.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates 60179 U.S.A.

340850 08/23t96

Tableof Contents 2 ServiceandAdjustments 12-15
Warranty 2 Storage 16

SafetyRules 2-4 Troubleshooting 17

ContentsofShippingCarton 4 EdgerRepairParts t8-24

Assembty 5 EngineRepairParts 25-28
Operation 6-10 Spanish(Espaflo!) 29-45

Maintenance ! 1 PartsOrdering/Service BackCover

LIMITEDTWO-YEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMAN SNOWTHROWER

Fortwoyearsfromthedateofpurchase,whenthisCraftsmanSnowThrowerismain-

tained,lubricated,andtunedupaccordingtotheoperatingandmaintenanceinstruc-

tionsintheowner'smanual,Searswillrepair,freeofcharge,anydetectinmaterialor
workmanship.

IfthisCraftsmanSnowThrowerisusedforcommercialor rentalpurposes,thiswar-
rantyappliesforonly90daysfromthedateofpurchase

Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverthefollowing:

• Itemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchassparkpkJgs,drivebeltsand
shearpins

• RepairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuseornegNgence,includingbentcrank
shaftsandthefailuretomaintainthe equipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscon-
tainedintheowner'smanual

WARRANTYSERVICEISAVAILABLEBYRETURNINGTHECRAFTSMANSNOW
THROWERTOTHENEARESTSEARSSERVICECENTER/DEPARTMENTINTHE
UNITEDSTATES.THISWARRANTYAPPLIESONLYWHILETHISPRODUCTISIN
USEINTHEUNITEDSTATES.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhich
mayvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears,RoebuckandCo.,D817WA,HoffmanEstates,IL60179

/k

Z_ CAUTION: Turn key to OFF position

and remove key to prevent accidental
starting when setting-tip, transporting,

adiusting or making repairs.

operator presence controis to minimize the

to defeat the function of the operator

Look for this symbol to point out Important safety precautions. It means---

ATTENTION!!! Become alert!!! Your safety is involved°

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require

risk of injury. Your snow thrower is
equipped with such controls Do not attempt

presence control under any circumstances.
BEFORE USE

• Read the owner's manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and .

the proper use of the snow thrower. Know

how to stop the snow thrower and

disengage the controls quickly.

• Do not operate the snow thrower without .

wearing adequate outer garments Wear

footwear that wilt improve footing on
slippery surfaces

Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children and
pets.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the

snow thrower is to be used and remove

all foreign objects,

Use extension cords and receptacles as

specified by the manufacturer for all snow
throwers with electric drive motors or with

factoryqnstalled or optional starting

motors

Use only attachments and accessories

approved by the manufacturer of the

snow thrower (such as electric starter kits,

etc.).

Never operate the snow thrower without

good visibility or Iight Always be sure of

yourfooting,andkeepa firmholdonthe
handles.Walk;neverrun.

• Thissnowthrowerisforuseonside-
walks,driveways,andothergroundlevel

surfaces.CAUTION:shouldbeexercised
whileusingonsteepslopingsurfaces.DO

NOTUSESNOWTHROWERON
SURFACESABOVEGROUNDLEVEL

Suchasroofsof residences,garages,

porchesorothersuchstructuresor
buildings,

• Checkallboltsatfrequentintervalsfor

propertightnesstobesurethesnow

throwerisinsafeworkingcondition.

• Disengageclutchbeforestartingthe

engine,

• Letengineandsnowthroweradjustto
outdoortemperaturesbeforestartingto
clearsnow,

FUEL SAFETY

• Handlefuelwithcare;itis highlyflam-

mable.

• Useanapprovedcontainer,

• Checkfuelsupplybeforeeachuse,

allowingspaceforexpansionastheheat
oftheengineand/orsuncancausefuel
toexpand.

• Fillfueltankoutdoorswithextremecare,
Neverfillfueltankindoors.Replacefuel

tankcapsecurelyandwipeupspilled
fuel.

• Neverremovethefueltankcaporadd

fueltoa runningor hotengine,

• Neverstorefuelorsnowthrowerwithfuel
inthetankinsidea buildingwherefumes
mayreachanopenflame.

OPERATING SAFETY

o Never allow children or young teenagers

to operate the snow thrower, Keep them
away while it is operating, Never allow

adults to operate the snow thrower
without proper instruction.

, Do not operate this machine if you are

taking drugs or other medication which
can cause drowsiness or affect your
ability to operate this machine.

• Do not use this machine if you are

mentally or physically unable to operate
this machine safely,

• Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields during operation or while perform-

ing an adjustment or repair to protect
your eyes from foreign objects that may

be thrown from the snow thrower,

• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

• Exercise extreme cautbn to avoid
slipping or falling, especially when

operating in reverse or backing up.

• Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Excerctse caultion when changing

direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes_

• Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates, or other safety
protective devices in place.

• Never operate the snow thrower near

glass enclosures, automobiles, window

wells, drop_offs, and the tike without
proper adjustment of the snow discharge

angle. Keep children and pets away.

• Never operate the snow thrower at high

transport speeds on slippery surfaces

Look behind and use care when backing.

• Never direct discharge at bystanders or
allow anyone in front of the snow thrower,

• Do not run the engine indoors, except
when starting the engine and for trans-
porting the snow thrower in or out of the

building. Open the outside doors; exhaust

fumes are dangerous, containing CAR-

BON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and
DEADLY GAS.

• Take all possible precautions when
leaving the snow thrower unattended.

Disengage the auger/impeller, stop

engine, and remove key°

• Do not overload the machine capacity by

attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

SAFE STORAGE

• Always refer to the owner's manual

instructions for important details if the
snow thrower is to be stored for an

extended period,

• Disengage power to the auger/impeller

when snow thrower is transported or not
in use.

• Never store the snow thrower with fuel in

the fuel tank inside a building where
ignition sources are present such as

water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
and the like. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

• After striking a foreign object, stop the

engine (motor)_ Turn the ignition OFF to
prevent accidental starting.. Thoroughly
inspect the snow thrower for any damage,

and repair the damage before restarting
and operating ito

• If snow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop engine (motor) and

check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position_ Also, remove

the ignition key before unclogging the

auger/impeller housing or disch,_rge
chute, and when making any repairs,

adjustments, or inspections. Remove wire
from spark plug to prevent accidental

starting.

• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the augedimpeller and all

moving parts have stopped. Remove the
ignition key to prevent accidental starting.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running except when
specifically recommended by the manu-

facturer.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction

labels, as necessary.

• Run the snow thrower afew minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the

.auger/impeller°

/Ik WARNING: The engine exhaust

from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm.
,t_ WARNING: This unit is equipped with

an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved for-

est-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the engine's exhaust sys-

tem is equipped with a spark arrester meet-

ing applicable local or state taws (if any). if a
spark arrester is used, it should be main-

tained ineffective working order by the op-
erator.

In the state of California the spark attester is

required by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-
nia Public Resources Code). Other states

may have similar taws. Federal laws appIy
on federal lands. A spark arrester/muffler is

available through your nearest Sears Autho-

rized Service Center (See ENGINE REPAIR
PARTS section in this manual).

Contents of Parts Bag

I - Owner's Manual (not shown)
1 Paris Bag (not shown)

1 - 3°2 ouBce container

Craftsman 2-cycle otl

1 - Electric Starter Cord

10 ft.

tk

/IkCAUTION: Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while assembling

snow thrower,

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1 - Knife to cut carton
The figure to the right shows the snow

thrower completely assembled°
References to the right or left hand side

of the snow thrower are from the viewpoint
of the operator's position behind the unit.

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER
FROM CARTON

• Locate and remove container of Crafts-
man 2-cycle oil,

• Remove the inserts positioned around the
unit and the packing material,

, Cut down all four corners of the carton

and lay the panels flat.

, Pull snow thrower out of the carton_

TO ASSEMBLE THE SNOW
THROWER

, Remove wrap on upper handle and along

the side of both handles, Discard wrap.

• Loosen the tee knobs on each side of the
upper handle. See figure on this page_

• Raise the upper handle to the operating

position as shown in figure. Hold upper

handle apart to prevent scratching lower
handle.

° Check to be sure the clutch cable is not

caught in the handle. Tighten the tee
knobs.

Auger Control Bar

Chute Control

Tee

Chute Deflector

Knob

i/' CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new snow thrower,
to ensure that you receive the best perfor-

mance and satisfaction from this quality
product, p_ease review the following

checklist:

,f All assembly instructions have been

completed.

#' The discharge chute rotates freely.

4' No remaining loose parts in carton.

While learning how to use your snow
thrower, pay extra attention to the following

important items:

,Z,I Make sure gas tank is filled with the

correct mixture of gasoline and oil.

,/'4" Become familiar with a!l controls-their

location and function. Operate controls
before starting engine.

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize

yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future

reference_

Electric Start ignition Off ignition On Oil/Fuel Mixture Primer Button Push to Engage

Electric Starter

Auger Control Bar

Handle

Chute Control

Chute !lector

Lower

Chute

Auger A., Roy !oke Control El

"Auger Housing Button

Auger Control Bar - Starts and stops the
auger which propels the snow thrower.

Chute Control Rod - Changes the direc*

tion of snow discharge.
Chute Deflector - Changes the distance

the snow is thrown,
Dlscharge Chute - Changes the direction

the snow is thrown.
Ignttlon Switch Key - Must be inserted

and turned to the ON position to start the
engine_

REAR

Box

!{)nttton Switch

Choke Control - Used 1ostart a cold en-
gine

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into the
carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold
weather,

Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the engine

manually_

Electric Starter Button - Used to start the
engine using the 120V electric starter,

HOW TO USE YOUR
SNOW THROWER

TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

• To stop the auger, release the auger

control bar.

NOTE: If the auger continues to creep, refer
(To Adjust Auger Control Cable paragraph on

page !2).

• To stop the engine, turn key to the OFF
position.

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

• Turn the chute control rod to set the
direction of the snow throwing.

• Loosen the wing knob on the chute
deflector and move the deflector to set

the distance. Move the deflector (UP) for

more distance, (DOWN) for less distance.

Then tighten the wing knob (See figure

below).

Knob

be_o CAUTION: Read owner's manual

re operating machine. Never direct
discharge toward bystanders, Release the
auger control bar and stop the engine

before unclogging discharge chute or auger
housing and before leaving the machine_

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasoho_ or
those using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage,

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of

an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage for 30 days or
longer. Start engine and let it rununtil fuel

lines and carburetor are empty. Use

carburetor bowl drain to empty residual
gasoline from float chamber (See figure in

Storage section, page 16), Use fresh fuel
next season. (See Storage Instructions on

page 16 for additional information).
Never use engine or carl_uretor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur

"TO USE AUGER PROPEL ACTION

• Squeeze the auger control bar down
against the upper handle to allow the
auger to turn.

• To propel forward, raise the handle to
allow the rubber auger blades to contact

the ground (See figure below).

NormaE

Blades

FILL GAS
The two cycle engine used on this snow

thrower requires a mixture of gasoline and
oil for lubrication of the bearings and other

moving parts_ The correct fuel mixture ratio
is 40:1 (3.2 oz. oil per gallon of gas - see

Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil must
be pre-mixed in a clean gasoline container.

Always use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.

ig

FUEL MIX CHART (Mlxture 40:1)

U.S. IMPERIA L S. L (METRIC)

o,,GAs OIL G sI OiL

i Gal 3,2 oz, 1 Gal 3.7oz, 4 Liters 100ML

GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE

Mix gasoline and oil as follows:

• Pour 1 U.So cluart of fresh, dean,
unleaded automotive gasoline to a gallon

gasoline container.

. Add &2 oz of clean, high quality,

Craftsman two-cycle oil into the gasoline
container (One 3.2 ounces of oil pro-

vided)_

DO NOT FILL THE FUEL 'TANK WITH GASOLINE THAT DOES NOT HAVE OIL MIXED IN IT.
SHAKE THE GASOLINE CONTAINER BEFORE EACH FILLING OF THE FUEL TANK.

Oil

(1/2 cup or 3,2 oz,)

(1 u.so +

Quart)

Gasoline (_

1U.S. gallon container

IMPORTANT: Do not use outboard motor
oil or automobile oils, such as SAE 30 oil,

or multi-viscosity oils, such as 10W-30 or

10W-40.

• Reinstall the cap on the gasoline
container and shake container vigorously
so the oi_mixes with the gasoline

• Add an additional 3 U.S_ quarts of
gasoline to the gallon container and
shake the container again.

WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and

. caution must be used when handling or

storing it, Do not fill fuel tank while snow

thrower is running, hot, or when snow
thrower is in an enclosed area. Keep away

from open flame, electrica! spark, and do

not smoke while filling the fuel tank. Never
fill fuel tank completely; but fill the tank to
within 1/4-1/2 inch from the top to provide
space for expansion of fuel Always fill fuel

tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to
prevent spilling. Make sure to wipe up any

spilled fuel before starting the engine. Store
gasoline in a clean, approved container,

and keep the cap in place on the container.

Keep gasoline in a cool, well ventilated
place; never in the house. Never buy more
than a 30 day supply of gasoline to ensure
volatility. Gasoline is intended to be used as

a fuel for internal combustion engines;
therefore, do not use gasoline for any other

purpose. Since many children like the smell
of gasoline, keep it out of their reach

because the fumes are dangerous to
inhale, as well as being explosive.

TO STOP ENGINE

• To stop the engine, turn the key to OFF
and remove key. Keep key in a safe

Shake Can

place, The engine wilt not start without the

key. See figure on next page,

TO START ENGINE (ELECTRIC

START)

The snow thrower engine is equipped with a

120 volt AC electric starter and recoil starter.

Before starting the engine, be certain that
you have read the following information:

COLD START

• Insert the key and turn ON,

• Move the choke control to the FULL
position,

• Connect the power cord to the switch box

on the snow thrower.

• Plug the other end of the power cord into
a three hole, grounded 120 volt AC
receptacle.

• Push the primer button while covering the

vent holes as follows: (Remove finger
from primer button between primes).

Do not prime iftemperature is above
50°F.

Two times if temperature is 50 ° F to 15°F.
Four times if temperature is below 15°F.

• Push down on the starter button until the

engine starts Do not crank for more than

10 seconds at a time. This electric starter

isthermally protected, If overheated it will
stop automatically and can be restarted

only when it has cooled to a safe tempera_
lure (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is

required.

• Disconnect the power cord from the
receptacle first and then from the switch

box on the snow thrower.

. As the engine warms up and begins to

operate evenly, move the choke control
slowly to the OFF position. If the engine

falters,returnto I/2 chokeuntilitruns
smoothly,thenmovetoOFFposition.

NOTE:Allowengine to warm up for a

few minutes before using snow thrower,
as the engine will not develop full power

until it reaches operating temperature_
WARM START

,, Be sure the choke is in the OFF posi-

tion and puli the starter handle until the
engine starts.

• Do not prime a warm engine. If the en-
gine fails to start, follow the Cold En-
gine Start instructions on page 8.

Primer Button Recoil Starter

Vent Hole

Choke _ -_rterButton

Handle

Starter

3ox

vent holes as follows: (Remove finger

from primer button between primes).

Do not prime if temperature is above

50°F.
Two times if temperature is 50 ° F to 15°F.

Four times if temperature is below 15°Fo

• Pull the starter handle with a smooth
rapid movement. Do not allow the starter

rope to snap back. Rewind smoothly
while holding the starter handle. If the
engine fires but does not start, pull the
starter handleuntit the engine starts.

• After three pulls, repeat the priming and
pulling steps again.

• As the engine warms up and begins to
operate evenly, move the choke control
slowly to the OFF position. If the engine

falters, return to 1/2 choke until it runs
smoothly, then move to OFF position.

NOTE: Allow engine to warm up for a

few minutes before using snow thrower,
as the engine will not develop ful! power
until it reaches operating temperature,

WARM START

CAUTION: This starter is equipped to

operate on 120 volt AC household currenL
Follow all instructions carefully as set forth
in the "To Start Engine" section. When

connecting 120 volt AC power cord, always

connect the cord to the switch box on the

engine first, then plug the other end into the
household receptacle. When disconnecting

the 120 volt AC power cord, always unplug
from the household receptacle first.

TO STOP ENGINE

• To stop the engine, turn the key to OFF
and remove key. Keep key in a safe

place. The engine will not start without

the key. See figure above,

TO START ENGINE (RECOIL START)
Before starting the engine, be certain that

you have read and understood all the
instructions on the preceding pages.
COLD START

• insert the key and turn ON,

o Move the choke control to the FULL

position_

• Push the primer button while covering the

• Do not prime a warm engine. If the en-
gine fails to start, follow the Cold En-

gine Start instructions on this page..

Z_ CAUTION: Never run engine indoors

or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and a deadly gas. Always stand
behind snow thrower(operator's position)
when starting engine. Do not put hands,

feet, hair or loose clothing in or near the

discharge chute deflector or auger housing

while the engine is running, The tempera-
ture of the muffler and neaby areas may

exceed 150 ° F,; avoid these areas also.

/_ WARNING: Objects such as gravel,

rocks or other debris, if struck by the auger,
may be thrown with sufficient force to cause

personal injury or property damage.
We recommend standard safety glasses or

Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

• This snow thrower will propel itself
forward when the handle is raised'

enough to cause the auger blades to
contact the ground. The auger should

stop when auger control bar is released°

If it does not, refer to Adjust Auger

Control Cabfe paragraph on page 12.

• For most efficient snow throwing, turn the
discharge chute deflector to throw snow
downwind, and slightly overlap each
swath. In light snow take up to a full cut

and in heavy snow take less than a full
cut,

• The distance snow will be discharged can
be adjusted by moving the discharge

chute deflector. Raise the deflector for
more distance or lower the deflector for
less distance.

• In windy conditions, lower the chute
deflector to direct discharged snow close

to the ground where it is less likely to

blow into unwanted areas,

• Keep the area to be cleared free of
stones, toys and other foreign objects for
safety and to prevent damage to the

snow thrower.

• Do not use the auger propelfing feature

when clearing gravel or crushed rock
driveways° Move the handle down to

raise the auger slightly.

• The allowable forward speed of the snow

thrower is dependent on the depth and
weight of the snow. Experience wilt

establish the most effective method of
using the snow thrower under different

conditions.

DRY AND AVERAGE SNOW
, Snow up to eight inch depth can be

removed rapidly and easily by walking at

a moderate rate. For snow or drifts of a
greater depth you may find it desirable to

slow your pace to allow the discharge
chute 1o dispose of the snow as rapidly

as the auger receives the snow°

• Plan to have the snow discharged in the

direction the wind is blowing.

WET PACKED SNOW

• Move slowly into snow of this condition.

The greater the depth, the slower you

should goo When it appears that the wet,
packed snow is causing the auger to slow

down and the chute to clog, back off and
begin a series of short jabs into the snow°

These short back and forth, 4 to 6 inch,
jabbing motions will "belch" the snow

from the chute.

SNOW BANKS AND DRIFTS

• In snow of greater depth than the unit,
use the jabbing technique described
above. Turn the discharge chute away

from the snow bank. More time wil! be
required to remove snow of this type than

level snoW,

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSE POWER: 3HP

DISPLACEMENT: 6.0 cu. in,

GASOLINE CAPACITY: t quart

(unleaded)

FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO: 40:!

(3_2 oz. of air-
cooled engine 2

cycle oil specified

for 40:1 per 1 gaL of

gas)

SPARK PLUG: Champion RCJSY

(Gap ,030) or
Equivalent

10

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

;SERVICE

RECORDS

Fill In dates as

you complete

regular service

i

TightenAil Screws&Nuts j

CheckSparkPlug
CheckDriveBelts

Lubricate ChuteControlFlang_

CheckFue!
DrainFuel

Before After As I Before Begin

Each firstt2 Needed ,Storage Each

Use Hours Season

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not
cover items that have been subjected to op-
erator abuse or negligence. To receive full

value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain the snow thrower as instructed in

this manual. The above chart is provided to
assist the operator in properly maintaining

the snow thrower°

SCHEDULE

i

LU BRICATION CHART

SERVICE
DATES

SNOW THROWER
AFTER FIRST USE

• Check for any loose or damaged parts
after each user

• Tighten any loose fasteners,
AFTER EACH USE
. Run the machine to clear the auger of

SNOW_

• Remove all snow and slush from the snow
thrower to prevent freezing of auger or

controls.

LUBRICATION - AS REQUIRED
, Lubricate the flange on the discharge

chute before storage. See To Remove
Top Cover instructions on page !2_

, See Lubrication Chart diagram for

lubrication points and type of lubricant,

Lubricate chute conlro] flange

/

Coat flange wilh a clinging lype
grease such as Lubdplate

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG

• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap
periodically. To service or replace spark
plug, see To Replace the Spark Plug

paragraph on page 15.

• Make sure that the spark plug is tightened
securely into the engine and the spark
plug wire is attached to the spark plug

• If a torque wrench is available, torque
plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds.

• Clean the area around the spark plug
base before removal to prevent dirt from

entering the engine,,

11

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor on this snow thrower is not

adjustable.
IMPORTANT: If you think the carburetor is

not operating properly, contact your
nearest Sears service center.

,_ CAUTION: Never tamper with the
engine governor which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Over speeding the
engine may increase the danger of

personal injury and will void the engine
warranty. If you think the engine governor

high speed needs adjusting, contact your
nearest Sears service center who has the

proper equipment and experience to
make any unnecessary adjustments.

TO ADJUST THE CHUTE CRANK

ASSEMBLY
If you cannot rotate the chute crank fully to the

left and to the right, you need to adjust the

chute crank. See first figure on this page.

• Remove the top cover. See To Remove
Top Cover instructions on this page

• Loosen both 1/2" nuts on the crank
adjusting bracket using I/2" wre.nches

, Swivel the crank adjusting bracket to

allow about 1/8" clearance between the
notch in the flange and the outer diameter

of the worm.

• Once this clearance is set, tighten the
nuts.

TO ADJUST THE AUGER CONTROL

CABLE

The auger control cable isset at the factory for
proper operation, tf you need to adjust the

cable, because the control bar does not prop-

erly engage or disengage the auger, do the

following:

• Remove "Z" hook from the auger control

bar, See second figure on this page.

• Slide the boot toward the loose end of the

cable, See last figure on this page,

• Push the cable down through the hole in

the top of the cable adjustment bracket to
provide slack in the cable. See last figure
on this page°

• Remove the "Z" hook from the top hole in

the cableadjustment bracket and move to
the next hole away from the top of the

bracket. See last figure on this page.

• Pull cable slack through cable adjustment
bracket and insert in the control bar. See

last figure on this page.

, Replace boot over cable adjustment

bracket.

• Insert "Z" hook in the auger control bar.

• Start the snow thrower and check that the

auger does not continue to turn when the
auger control bar is released,

Adjustments

Notch in
Flange

Auger Control

Bar

Cable-._

TO REMOVE TOP COVER

• Follow these steps from operator's

position.

, Remove the T-knob and fasteners on the

discharge chute.

Nuts

:Adjust-

ment Bracket

"Worm

ook

• Remove the gas cap.

• Remove the two bolts and nuts from the
front lip of the top cover, Use a flat head

screwdriver and a 3/8" wrench.

. Remove the bolt from the front right side°

Use a 5/16" and 3/8" wrench.

° Remove the four screws on the left side of

the top cover. Use a large flat head
screwdriver.

. Remove the bolt from the front left side,

Use a 5/16" and 3/8" wrench.

• Remove the four screws on the right side
of the top cover° Use a large flat head

screwdriver.

• Remove the three screws from the top
portion of the control panel.. Use a large

flat head screwdriver.

• Carefully pull up on the rear of top cover
making sure to clear gas tank.

• Carefully lift top cover over the three bolts
holding the lower chute to the chute ring_

NOTE: This area was designed to have a

tight fit, it will be necessary to rock top
cover carefully over these bolts.

° Remove top cover.

• Reinstall in reverse order_

TO REMOVE BELT COVER

• Follow these steps from operator's
position. See figure on this page.

,, Using a large fiathead screwdriver,

remove the heat shield from the rear of
the belt cover.

• Remove the four bolts and nuts holding
the belt cover to the auger housing. Use
a 5/t6" and 3/8" wrench.

• Remove the two screws holding the belt
cover to the top cover. Use a large flat

head screwdriver. NOTE: tf the top cover
is already removed, omit this step.

• Remove the one screw holding the belt

cover to the bottom cover. Use a large flat
head screwdriver.

• Grasp the bottom portion of the belt cover
and pull down and out to remove.

° Using a large flathead screwdriver,

remove the heat shield from the rear of

the belt cover.

• Reinstall in reverse order.

Bolts to be

removed from

Screws to be
removed from Top

T__ Cover

Cover

Chute

Shield

T-KnoZband
Fasteners

Belt

rews

Bolts to be
removed from removed

Belt Cover from Belt

TO ADJUST BRAKE PAD Cover

The brake pad is adjusted at the factory and

no periodic adjustment is necessary.
IMPORTANT: Adjustment should only be

made to the brake if the brake pad has
become loose or has been removed. To

adjust proceed as follows:
NOTE: See figure on next page for proper
location of brake pad.

• Turn engine off°

• Remove belt cover, See To Remove Belt
Cover paragraph on this page..

• Remove the top cover. See To Remove

Top Cover instructions on page 12.

NOTE: Make sure the belt is in proper

position. See To Replace the Drive Belt
paragraph on page 14.

• Tie the control bail to the upper handle
with a piece of string. NOTE: This will
engage the pulley and belt system.

• Using a 7/16 wrench, 7/'16 socket, and a
rachet loosen screw and nut on brake

pad. See first figure on page 14 for

location of screw and nut°

• Adjust brake pad up or down to have a
1/8" gap between the bottom of the brake

pad and the belt,

, Tighten screw and nut°

NOTEtCheckthedrivebeltadjustment

beforere-installingthebeltcover+SeeTo
AdjusttheDriveBeltparagraphbelow,

Screwandnutto

idlerPulley

beloosened Pulley

Brake=ad

Roller

Belt

TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT

If the engine drive pulley and the auger

drive pulley are not aligned properly,
excessive belt wear wilt occur+ To check the

pulley alignment, proceed as foftows:
, Remove belt cover° See To Remove Belt

Cover on page 13.

• Place a straight edge approximately 16"
tong across the large auger pulley,

touching two points and extending to the
engine putley_ See next figure_ The

outside of the engine pulley must be flush

with the straight edge+ if the pulleys are

aligned, skip to the last step_

To adjust the engine pulley:

• Loosen the 2 set screws on the engine
pulley,

• Slide the engine pulley in or out on the
shaft until the pulley is flush with the

straight edge.

• Tighten the 2 set screws on the engine
pulley.

• Reinstall the belt cover.

If the drive belt is damaged or worn

excessively, replace it with a new belt.

TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT
The drive belt on this unit is of special

construction and must be replaced with the

same type belt available at your nearest

SEARS Service Center.

!

Remove the belt cover, See to Remove

the Belt Cover paragraph on page 13.

o

Move belt guide away from belt+ See first
figure on next page+ Belt may come out
without loosening belt guide, Carefully

press idler pulley down to release brake
pressure on belt,

• Remove belt from between brake pad
and roller,

• Remove old belt.

. Replace with new belt by carefully

pressing down on the idler pulley and

placing the belt between the brake pad

and roller with belt ribs down.

• Release belt pulley,

. Attach new belt to the engine pulley and

auger pulley,

• Make sure the belt is seated properly,

• Move belt guide into position+ The belt
guide should be 3/32" from belt when belt

is engaged as shown In first figure on

page 15,

• Check the drive belt adjustment, See to
Adjust the Drive Belt paragraph on th[s
page.

• Reinstall beltcover.

straight

edge at these

points

Belt

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