Craftsman 536884670 Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROWAWAY

MODEL NO.-

536°884670

Caution:

Read and Follow All Safety Rules

and instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

5 HORSEPOWER

21" SINGLE STAGE

AUGER PROPELLED

120V ELECTRIC START

SNOW THROWER

Assembly

o Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

Service and Adjustments

o Repair Parts

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, nL60179 UoS=Ao

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SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND A

PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG

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 PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

BEFORE USE

e Read the Owner's

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 winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on

slippery surfaces.

® Keep the area of operation clear of alt persons,

particularly small children, and pets.

¢ Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow

thrower is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

e Use extension cords and receptacles as

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

factory4nsta!led or optional starting motors_

® Use only attachments and accessories ap-

proved by the manufacturer of the snowthrower (such as electric starter kits, etc.).

e 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.

e This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks,

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.

e Disengage clutch before starting the engine. ® Let engine and snow thrower adjust to outdoor

temperatures before starting to clear snow.

Manual carefully° Be

FUEL SAFETY

® Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable ® Use an approved fuel container.

e 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 fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running engine or hot engine°

® Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel in the

tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

OPERATING SAFETY ® Never allow children or young teenagers to

operate the snow thrower and keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to

operate the snow thrower without proper in- struction. Do not carry passengers.

® Always wear safety glasses or eye shields

during operation or while performing an

adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower.

® Exercise extreme caution when operating on or

crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads° Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

® Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts_ Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

e Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,

especially when operating in reverse or back- ing up.

® Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.

Exercise caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

e Never operate the snow thrower without

proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.

SAFETY RULES

• 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 transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are danger- ous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS),.

e Take all possible precautions when leaving the

snow thrower unattended° Disengage the auger/ impeller, stop engine, and remove key.

e Do not overload the machine capacity by

attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate..

SAFE STORAGE

e Always refer to Owner's Manual instructions for

important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period.

e Disengage power to the auger!impeller when

snow thrower is transported or not in use.

Q Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the

fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space

heaters, clothes dryers, and the likeo A!low the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.r

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY e After striking a foreign object, stop the engine

and remove the wire from the spark plug, or

disconnect the cord from the electric motor. Thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any

damage, and repair the damage before

restarting and operating the snow thrower. if the snow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (or electric motor) and check immediately for the cause_ Vibration

is generally a warning of trouble.

e Stop the engine (or electric motor) whenever

you leave the operating position, before un- clogging the auger/impeller housing or dis-

charge guide, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Remove wire from spark plug or disconnect cord from electric

motor.

® When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make

certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire

and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

e Never attempt to make any adjustments while

the engine is running (except when specifically recommended in this manual).

e Maintain or replace safety and instruction

labels, as necessary.

e Run the snow thrower a few minutes after

throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the

auger/impeller.

_DISCHARGE CHUTE!

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT

_ IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT

MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT.q YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

CONGRATULATIONSon yourpurchaseof a Sears CraftsmanSnowThrowerIthasbeendesigned,engi- neeredandmanufacturedtogiveyouthebestpossible

dependabilityandperformance

Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemyoucannoteasily remedy,pleasecontactyournearestSearsServiceCen-

tedDepartmentSearshascompetent,well-trainedtech-

niciansandthepropertoolstoserviceorrepairthisunit Pleasereadandretainthismanual,Theinstructionswilt enableyoutoassembleandmaintainyoursnowthrower

properly,Alwaysobservethe"SAFETYRULES"

MODEL

NUMBER536_884670 SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOF PURCHASE

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSE POWER: 5 hp

DISPLACEMENT:

GASOLINE CAPACITY:

FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO:

SPARK PLUG : (GAP .030 in.)

8.46

cu. in.

1.62 quarts Unleaded

40:1 (3.2 oz of air-

cooled engine 2- cycle oil specified for 40:1 ratio per 1 gal of gas)

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Champion

RCJ8Y

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product, Contact your nearest Sears Store fordetails

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES

o Read and observe the safety rules

e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring lor and using your snow thrower ® Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

SNOW THROWER

For two years from the date ol purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship

If this Craftsman Snow Thrower is used for commercial or rentat purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase

This warranty does not cover:

e Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark piugs, drive belts and shear

pins

e Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure

to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owner's manual

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS 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 rightswhich may vary from slate to slale

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ...................................................2-3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...........................4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ........... 4,13

WARRANTY .......................................................... 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................5

INDEX ........................................................................5

ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 6-7

OPERATION ..........................................................8-12

iNDEX

Adjustment:

Aug er Cent tel Cable ....................14,15

Auger ..............................................................17

Belt Guides ................................................16

Drive Belt ..............................................15

Carburetor ......................................... 14

Spark Plug ...........................................13, 17

Assembly:

Chute Control Rod ........................... 7

Handle Assembly ................................... 7

Unpacking ............................................. 7

Belt:

Adjust Belt ..............................................t 5

Belt Maintenance .................................15

Replace Belt .........................................15

Belt Guides, Adjustment ........................16

Carburetor, Adjustment ..........................14

Choke Control .................................8, 11, 12

Primer Button ........................... 8, 11, 12

Controls:

Auger ...................................... 8, 11, 12

Snow Thrower .........................8-9, 11, 12

Customer Responsibilities ............ 4,13

Agreement ..................................................4

Engine ...................................................13

Spark Plug ..................................................13

General Recommendations .......... ! 3

Drive, Auger ..........................................14, 15

Deflector, Snow Chute ............ 8, 9, 12

Engine:

Controls .........................................8, t 1, 12

Fuel Mix Ratio .......................................4, 10

Oil Type ............................................4, 10

Starting, Electric .......................... 11

Starting, Recoil ......................10, 11,12

Storage ............................................ 18

Electric Start ........................... 8, t 1

Fuel Mix Ratio ............................... 4, 10

Fuel, Type ................................ 4, 10

Fuel, Storage ...................................1O, 18

Handle, Upper and Lower ............ 7, 8

Ignition, Key ......................... 8, 11

lndex ............................................. 5

Levers:

Choke Control ................. 8, 11, 12

Chute Control .......................... 7-9, 12

Lubrication:

Chute Control Rod ...............................13

Chute Flange ............................... 13

Oil:

Engine ............................................ tO

Storage ..................................... 18

Type ......................................... 4, 10

Operation:

Carburetor .............................................11

Engine and Auger Controls, 8, 11, 12

Operating Snow Thrower ..........8_9, 12

Operating Tips ............................. 12

Starting the Engine, Electric ......... 11

Starting the Engine, Recoil ....... 11,12

Snow Thrower Controls ............8-9, 12

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .........t4q7

STORAGE ............................................................ 18

TROUBLE SHOOTING .......................................19

REPAIR PARTS (SNOW THROWER)._20-27

REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE) ................... 28-31

PARTS ORDERINGISERVlCE ........... 32

Parts ..................... 2o-31

Primer Button ........................... 8, 11

Product Specifications ................. 4

Repair/Replacement Parts ....20-31

Recoil Starter .................. 8, 11, 12

Replacement, Belts ............... 15

Replacement, Scraper Bar 16

Safety Rules ....................... 2-3

Service and Adjustments:

Auger ............................. 17

Auger Control Cable ........ 14,15

Belt Guides ...................... 16

Drive Belt ............ 15

Belt Replacement .......... 15

Carburetor ............................... 14

Scraper Bar Replacement ......... 16

Spark Plug ..................... 13, 17

Specifications .................... 4

Starting the Engine, Electric 11

Starting the Engine, Recoil ...... 12

Stopping the Snow Thrower ....... 9

Shipping Carton .............. 6

Storage ........................ 18

Table of Contents ........................ 5

Trouble Shooting Chart .......... 19

Tools Required for Assembly .......... 6

Warranty ............. 4

CO TENTS OF ARDWARE PACK

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CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG (not shown full size)

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1 _ 3 2 ounce containr

1 - Elecllie Starter Cord 10 FI Crattsman 2_cycte oil

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

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1 - Owner's manual

Parts Bag

1 - Chute Control Rod

ASSE LY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1 - 3/8" Wrench {or adjustable wrench) 1 - Regular screwdriver 1 - Knife (to cut carlon)

_ CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses or

Figure 1shows the snow [hrower completely assembled

Reference to lhe dght and left hand side el the snow thrower is from the operator position at the handle

eye shields while assembling snow thrower,

TEE KNOB

2 -Keys & Ring Assembly

(Atlached to engine in plastic bag)

CABLE

CHUTE

CONTROL ROD

FIG,, 1

L,L '

ASSE

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER

FROM CARTON

@ Remove atlpacking material @ Remove a]l inserts located in the carton

@ Locate and remove container ol Craftsman 2-cycle

oil @ Remove chute control rod from insert and set aside O Cut down all four corners of carlon and lay panels fiat @ Pull the snow thrower out of the carton

TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE

@ Remove the wrap from the upper handle @ Loosen the tee knob on the chute deflector (Fig 1)

@ Raise chute deflector to top position (Fig 2A) and

tighten tee knob

@ Loosen the tee knob on each side ofthe upper handle

(Fig 2)

¢ Pull the chute deflector to one side (Fig 2B) to clear

the upper handle and raise the upper handle to the operating position as shown in Fig 1 (NOTE: Hold the

upper handle apart to prevent scratching the lower handle)

¢_ Check to be sure the clutch cable is not caught in the

handle Tighten the tee knobs on the upper handle

@ Loosen tee knob on the chute deflector and move itto

snow throwing position (Fig 1)

@ Tighten tee knob on the chute deflector

TO ASSEMBLE THE CHUTE CON-

TROL ROD

UPPER HANDLE

DEFLECTOR

CHUTE

AUG

CONTROL

BAR

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

TEE KNOB

UPPER HANDLE

FIG,, 2

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

UPPER

HANDLE

@ Remove the screw and nut from the end of the chute

control rod and lay aside

@ Push the end of the chute control rod tllrough the hole

in chute control rod bracket on the lower handle (See

Fig 3)

@ Align the hole in the chute contro! rod wiltl tt_ehole in

the Iowerchute control rod (See Fig 31 Secure wilh the screw and nut

O Rotate the chute control rod tully clockwise and coun-

lerclockwise The discharge chute should rolate freely

FIG. 2A FIGo 2B

FIG. 3

OPERATIO

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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,

AUGER CONTROL BAR

UPPER

LOWER HANDLE

CHUTECONTROLROD

RECOIL

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

HANDLE

RECOIL

DISCHARGI

PRIMER STARTER

BUTTON _1

IGNITION

\\ STARTER SWITCH

AUGE_ CONTROL KEY

ASSEMBLY

AUGER HOUSING

SCRAPER BAR

FIG. 4

SEARS SNOW THROWERS conformto the safety standards ofthe American National Standards lnstitute,,B71.3-t984

,11,1 i, ii

AUGER CONTROL BAR - Starts and stops the auger

which propels the snow thrower° CHUTE CONTROL ROD. Changes thedirection 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 engine. PRIMER BUTTON - Injects fuel directly into the carbu-

retor manifold for fast starts in cold weather,, RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Starts the engine

manually, ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON - Used to start the

engine using the 120 V electric starter

•OPERATION

The operalion of any snow lhrower can resufl in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower We recommend standard safety glasses, available at SEARS Retail or SEARS Service Center. or a wide vision safety mask for over your glasses

HOW TO USE YOUR

SNOW THROWER

TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

O To stop the auger, release the auger control bar

NOTE: If the auger continues to creep, refer to the To

Adjust Auger Control Cable paragraph on page 14 and

• To stop the engine, turn key to the OFF position @ Turn the crank assembly to set the direction of the

snow throwing

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

@ Loosen the tee knob on the chute deflector and

move the deflector to set the distance Move the deflector UP !or more distance, DOWN for less distance. Then tighten the tee knob (See Fig 5)

TO USE AUGER PROPEL ACTION

TEE KNOB

FIG, 5

AUGER _o_-

PROPELLE£ 1_7_'+ ':\\;

POSITION

@ 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 btades to contact the ground (See Fig

AUGER BLADES

CAUTION: READ OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE

NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD BYSTANDERS,

RELEASE THE AUGER CONTROL BAR AND STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE UN- CLOGGING DISCHARGE CHUTE OR AU- GER HOUSING AND BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE

/7' '

FIG,, 6

NORMAL

OPERATING

POSITION

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OP RATIO

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE OUTBOARD MOTOR

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or those using ethanol or methanol)

can attract moisture which leads to separation and for- mation 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 for30 days or longer. Start the engine and

let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty, Use the carburetor' bowl drain to empty residual gasoline from the float chamber (See Fig_ 19)_ Use fresh fuel next

season. (See Storage Instructions on page 18 for addi- tional information°)

Never' use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur°

RLL 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 premixed in a clean gasoline container, Always use fresh, clean, unleaded

gasoline._

FUEL MIX CHART (Mixture 40:1)

U.S. ""'J IMPERU_L' S.L(METRIC} i

GAs O,LI GAS"I OIL GAS"'IO,Li

[1 Gal. _12 OZ. jili'GaL I 3.7 oz.,, 14L,!,tersl OO.MLI

GASOLIINE AND OIL MIXTURE

Mix gasoline and oil (See Fig 7) as follows: @ Pour I UoS quart of fresh, clean, unleaded au-

tomotive gasoline into a gallon gasoline container

@ Add (3,2 oz) of clean, high quality, Craftsman two-

cycle oil to the gasoline container

O Reinstall the cap on the gasoline container and

shake container vigorously so the oil mixes with the gasoline ,.

O Add an additional 3 U_S quads of gasoline to the

gallon container and shake the container again

....._ CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW THROWER IS RUNNING, HOT, OR WHEN SNOW THROWER IS

IN AN ENCLOSED .AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR ELECTRICAL SPARK, AND DO

NOT SMOKE WHILE iVIIXING FUEL OR FILLING FUEL TANK. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COM-

PLETELY, BUT FILL THE TANKTO WITHIN 1/4- 1/

2 INCH FROM 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 ENGINE. STORE GASOLINE INA CLEAN, APPROVED CON-

TAINER, AND KEEP CAP IN PLACE ON CON- TAINER. KEEP GASOLINE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED PLACE, NEVER IN THE HOUSE.

NEVER BUY MORE THAN A 30 DAY SUPPLY OF GASOLINE TO ASSURE VOLATILITY. GASOLINE IS INTENDED TO BE USED AS A FUEL FOR

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES; THERE- FORE, 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.

OILOR AUTOMOBILE OILS, SUCH AS SAE 30 OIL, OR MULTI-VISCOSITY OILS, SUCH AS 10W-30 OR t0W-40

AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN HANDLING OR STORING IT. DO NOT

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

(112 CUP OR 32 OZ ) SHAKE CAN

' + I(L S-/ + = ,@,

! U,S GALLON CONTAINER

FIG=7

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