Craftsman 536884582 Owner’s Manual

3.0 Horsepower
21 Inch Single Stage

Auger Propelled
SNOW THROWER

ElectricStart

MODEL NO.

536.884582

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.

761124 08/11/98

Table of Contents 2 Service and Adjustments 12-15
Warranty 2 Storage 16

Safety Rules 2-4 Troubleshooting 17
Contents of Shipping Carton 4 Snow Repair Parts 16.24

Assembly 5 Engine Repair Parts 25-29
OpemUon 6-10 Spanish(Espa_ol) 30-46

Maintenance 11 Parts Ordering/Service Back Cover

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER

For one year 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, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in msterial or workmanship. 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 dudng normal use, such as spark plugs, ddve befls and
shear pins.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-

shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW
THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTEPJDEPARTMENT IN THE

UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN
USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rights which

may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

,Z_ Look for this symbol to point out Important safety precautions. It means_

position and remove key to prevent
accidental starting when setting-up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require
operator presence controls to minimize the
risk of injury. Your snow thrower is
equipped with such controls. Do not attempt

to defeat the function of the operator

)resence control under any circumstances.

ATTENTIONIll Become alertlll Your safety is involved.

CAUTION: Always tum key to OFF

A_ California Proposition 65

WARNING:The

engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer

birthdefects orotherreproductive

harm.

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 will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, padicularly 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 electrib drive motors or with
factory-installed or optional starting

motors.

2

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 light. Always be sure of

your footing, and keep a firm hold on the
handles. Walk; never run.

• This snow thrower isfor use on side-

walks, driveways, and other ground level
surfaces. CAUTION: should be exercised

while using on steep sloping surfaces. DO

NOT USE SNOW THROWER ON
SURFACES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
such as roofs of residences, garages,

porches or other such structures or
buildings.

• Check all bolts at frequent intervals for

proper tightness to be sure the snow
thrower is in safe working condition.

• Disengage clutch before starting the
engine.

• Let engine and snow thrower adjust to
outdoor temperatures before starting to
clear snow.

FUEL SAFETY

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-

mable.

• Use an approved container.

• Check fuel supply before each use,

allowing space for expansion as the heat
of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to
expand.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel

tank cap securely and wipe up spilled

fuel.

• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add
fuel to a running or hot engine.

• Never store fuel orsnow thrower with fuel

in the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame.

OPERATING SAFETY

• 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 tt_ismachine 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.

• Exemise extreme caution to avoid slipping
or falling, especially when operating in

reverse or backing up.

• Do not clear snow across the face of

slopes. Excercise 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 like 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 ovedoad 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 key to OFF position
and remove key to prevent accidental

starting. Thoroughly inspect the
snowthrower for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and

operating it.

• Ifsnow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-

tion is generally a waming of trouble.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position. Also, turn

key to OFF position and remove key

before unclogging the auger/impeller

housing or discharge 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 auger/impeller and all
moving parts have stopped.Turn key to

OFF position and remove 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 a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the

auger/impeller.

Z_ WARNING: This unit is equipped with

an intemst 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 an'ester meet-
ing applicable local or state laws (if any). If a

spark arrester is used, it should be main-
tained in effective working.order by the op-

erator.

In the state of Califomia the spark arrester is
required by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-

nia Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lands. A spark arraster/muffler is
available through your nearest Sears Autho-
rized Service Center (See ENGINE REPAIR

PARTS section in this manual).

Contents of Parts Bag

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)
1 - Parts Bag (not shown)

1 -3.2 ounce container 1 - Electric Starter Cord

Craftsman 2-cycle oll 10 ft.

2_

CAUTION: 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 matedal.

• Cut down two comers nearest the
handles and lay the panel down flat.

• Remove and discard bottom packaging.

• 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.

• NOTE: Make sure the cables are not

caught between the upper and lower

handle.

• Check to be sure the clutch cable is not
caught in the handle. Tighten the tee

knobs.

AugerControl

Chute Control

Tee Knob

Chute Deflector

J CHECKLIST

Beforeyou operate your new snow thrower,
toensure that you receivethe best perfor-

mance and satisfactionfromthisquality
product,please review the following

checklist:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/ The discharge chute rotates freely.
/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

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

important items:
// Make sure gas tank is filled with

40:1ratio mixture of gasoline and oil.

,/,/ Become familiar with all controis-thalr

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.

ElectricStart IgnitionOff IgnitionOn Oil/Fuel Mixture PrimerButton Pushto Engage

ElectricStarter

Auger ControlBar

Chute

Chute

Auger/

'AugerHousing Button

Augel" 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.

Discharge Chute - Changes the direction
the snow is thrown.

Ignition Switch Key - Must be inserted

and turned to the ON position to start the
engine.

Choke Control - Used to start 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

manu_.lly.

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

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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 12).

• 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).

Win Knob

be_o CAUTION: Read owners 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 gasohol 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 run untilfuel
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 carburetor 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).

Normal
Operating

Position

FILL GAS
NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI-

FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA
AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS

FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to

operate on regular unleaded gasoline.

Include the following emisssion control

system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped).

Include any user adjustable features -

therefore no other adustments are needed.

The two cycle engine used on this snow
thrower requires a mixtUre of gasoline and

oilfor 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 gaso-

line.
FUEL MIX CHART (Mixture 40:1)

o,sLo,LiG,slo,,I I I

Blades

GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Mix gasolineand oil as follows:

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

OII

(1/2cup or3.2oz.) Shake(;an

1 U.S. gallon container

• Pour 1 U.S. quart of fresh, clean,

unleaded automotive gasoline to a gallon
gasoline container.

• Add 3.2 oz of clean, high quality,

Craftsman two-cycle oil into the gasoline

container (One 3.2 ounces of oil pro-

vided).
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 con-

tainer and shake container vigorously so
the oil mixes with the gasoline

• Add an additional 3 U.S. quads of

gasoline to the gallon container and
shake the container again.

WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and cau-

tion 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, electrical spark, and do not smoke

while filling the fuel tank. Never fill fuel tank
completely; but fillthe tank to within 114-1/2

inch from the top to provide space for ex-

pansion of fuel. Always fill fuel tank out-
doors and use a funnel or spout to prevent

spilling. Make sure to wipe up any spilled
fuel before starting the engine. Store gaso-

line 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 be-

cause 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

place. The engine will not start without th
key. See figure on next page.

TO.START ENGINE (ELECTRIC

START)

The snow thrower engine is equipped with
120 volt AC electric starter and recoil starte

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 if temperature is above

50oF.
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
20 seconds at a time. This electric starter

is not thermally protected. Allow starter to
cool off for 10 minutes before starting
again or electric starter damaged can

Occur.

• Disconnect the power cord from the
receptacle first and.then from the switch
box on the snow thrower.

• When the engine starts,releasethe
starterbuttonand move choke leverto

=1/2 choke" position. When engine runs
smoothly, move choke lever to "No

Choke" Position.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in

temperatures below 0°F.
WARM START

• Be sure the choke is in the OFF posi-
tion and pull 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.

RecoilStarter

Vent Hole Handle

Starter

O O

vent holes as follows: (Remove finger
from pdmer button between pdmas).

Do not pdme if temperature is above
50OF.

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

Four times if temperature is below 15°F.

• 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. Ifthe
engine fires but does not start, pull the
starter handle until the engine starts.

• After three pulls, repeat the priming and

pulling steps again.

• As engine starts warms up move choke
lever to =1/2 choke" position. When

engine runs smoothly, move choke lever
to =No Choke" Position

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for
several minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0°F.

WARM START

Choke! Electric

Z_ CAUTION: This starter is equipped to

operate on 120 volt AC household current.

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 th_ engine, be certain that
you have read and understood all the
instructions on the preceding pages.

COLD START

• Insert the key and turn ON.

• 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, poody ventilated areas.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, •
an ododess 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.

Z_ 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.