Craftsman 536885203 Owner’s Manual

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Operator's Manual

Snow Thrower

3.8 Horsepower 4-Cycle Engine 21-inch Single Stage

Auger Propelled

Model536.885203

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all of its

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

Manual del usario

Quitanieves

de 21 pulgadas

3.8 caballos de fuerza (hp) Monoet&pico

Propulsado por barrena

Modelo 536.885203

PRECAUCI6N: Antes de usar este producto,

lea este manual y siga todas las reglas de seguridad e instrucciones de operaci6n.

Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT ...... 2

SAFETY RULES ............... 3

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .... 5

ASSEMBLY ................... 7

OPERATION .................. 9

MAINTENANCE ............... 15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .. 18

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 material 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 during narmal 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

THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER 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., D817WA, Hoffmen Estates. IL 60179

STORAGE .................... 23

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .. 24

REPAIR PARTS ............... 28

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ....... 34

SPANISH (ESPA_IOL) .......... 40

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..

BACK COVER

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub-

jected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty,

the operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your

snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual must be checked at least once each season.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Horse Power: 3.8 Displacement: 10 eu. in.

Fuel Tank: 1 quart

Champion RJ19LM

Spark Plug:

Gap 0.030

NOTE: Engine horsepower ratings may vary by engine adjustments, manufacturing variances, altitude, at- mospheric conditions, fuel and main-

tenance.

_L OOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

with spark plug to prevent accidental starting during: Preparation, Mainte-

nance, or Storage of your snow thrower.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require oper- ator presence controlsto minimize the riskof in-

jury, Your snow thrower is equipped with such

controls. Do not attempt te defeat the function of the operator presence control under any cir-

cumstances,

TRAINING

1. Read this operating and service instruction

2. Never allow children to operate the snow

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per-

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the s-

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IT MEANS-- ATTENTIONI!! BECOME ALERTI!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

2. Disengage all clutches before starting the engine (motor).

3. DO not operate the snow thrower without

Engine Exhaust, some of its con- stituents, and certain vehicle com- ponents contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm,

Battery posts, terminals and re- lated accessories contain lead

and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. WASH

HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

the spark plug wire and place it

WARNING: Always disconnect where it cannot make contact

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 quick- ly.

thrower. Never allow adults to operate the snow thrower without proper instruction.

sons, particularly small children and pets.

especially when operating in reverse.

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

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. Never store fuel or snow thrower with

fuel in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

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 snow thrower with electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certified CSA!UL Use only with a re- ceptacle that has been installed in accord-

ance with local inspection authorities.

6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except when specifically recommended by manu- facturer).

7. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad- just to eL_deartemperatures before starting to clear snow.

8. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an ad-

justment or repair te protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the

snow thrower.

OPERATION

t. Do net operate this snow thrower ifyouare

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

2. Do not use the snow thrower if you are mentally or physicallyunable to operate the

snow thrower safely.

3. Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderro- tatingparts.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

4. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperating onorcrossinggraveldrives,walksor

roads.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.

After stdking a foreign object, stop the en- gine (motor), remove the wire from the

spark plug, thoroughly inspect snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating

the snow thrower.

6. If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and

check immediately 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 augedimpaller housing or dis-

charge chute and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the augar/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 and stop the engine

(motor).

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 deers; 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.

14. Do nct overlead the snow thrower capecity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a

rate.

15. Never operate the snow thrower at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing up.

16. Never direc_ discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the snow thrower.

17. Disengage power to the collestar/impeller when snow thrower is transperfed or not in

use.

18. Use only attashments and eccassorles ap- proved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower.

19. 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;nevar run.

20. Do not over- reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

21. Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a roof.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower 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 for imperfant 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 throwing snow to prevent freeze- up of the anger/impeller.

_bb WARNING: This snow thrower isfor 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 resi- dences, garages, porches or other such

structures or buildings.

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IMPORTANT:Many ofthe following symbols are locatedon yoursnow thrower or on litera- ture suppliedwith the product. Beforeyou operatethe snow thrower,learnandunderstand

the purposefor eachsymbol. Control And Operating Symbols

Slow Fast

Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run

I I-I N

Engine Off Engine Stop

Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key Ignition Off Ignition On

Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage

Push To Engage Fuel

Electric Starter

On Choke Off Choke On Neutral

Oil Fuel Oil Mixture

Discharge DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT

Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Transmission Ignition Key

Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run,

Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop.

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Safety Warning Symbols

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

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DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

Read Owner's Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

WARNING

Hot Surface

DANGER

Avoid Injury From

Rotating Auger. Keep

Hands, Feet And

Clothing Away.

STOP

DANGER

Stop The Engine

Before Unclogging

Discharge Chute!

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Contents of Parts Bag (actual size)

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)

1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown)

d_l= WARNING: Always wear

TOOLS REQUIRED

1 - Knife to cut carton

Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the

operating position.

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.

safety glasses or eye shields while assembling snow

thrower.

Auger Drive Lever _.

Chute Crank

Deflector

Auger

Drive Cable

1- Container 5W30 Oil

Locate all parts packed separately and remove from the carton.

NOTE: Place fuel stabilizer in a safe place until needed for storage.

Remove and discard the packing material from around the snow

thrower.

Cut down all four corners of the car-

ton and lay the panels fiat.

Loosen the knobs holding the upper handle to the lower handle (See

Figure 2). Raise the upper handle to

the operating position. _ghten the

knobs.

Roll snow thrower off the carton by pulling on the lower handle.

CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables.

Remove the packing material from handle assembly. Remove the lower

insert from the axle.

Upper Handle

Figure 1

HOW TO REMOVE FROM THE

CARTON

1. Locate and remove container of Craftsman 5W30 oil.

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Knob

Figure 2

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_" CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new snow

thrower, to ensure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from

this quality 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 fol-

lowing important items:

_" Engine oil is at proper level. _" Make sure gas tank is filled properly

with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.

_" Become familiar with all controls-

their location and function. Operate

controls before starting engine.

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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.

Drive Lever

Recoil

Chute Deflector Handle

Discharge

Chute

Starter

Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops the auger.

Crank Assembly - Changes the direc- tion of snow throwing through the dis- charge chute.

Chute Deflector - Changes the distance the snow is thrown.

Discharge Chute - Changes the direc- tion the snow is thrown.

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Lever Control Primer

Button

Figure 3

Ignition Lever - Must be moved tothe

on position to start the engine.

RecoilStarterHandle - Startsthe en-

gine manually. Choke Control - Usedtostarta cold

engine.

Primer Button - injects fuel directly into

the carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold weather.

_IL ARNING: Read Owner's

charge toward bystanders. Stop the engine before unclogging discharge

chute or auger housing and before leaving the machine.

Manual before operating machine. Never direct dis-

TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

1. To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever. See Figure 3.

NOTE: Ifthe snow thrower contin- ues to slowly move forward, see

"How To Adjust The Auger Control

Cable" in the Service And Adjust- ment Section.

2. To stop the engine, move the igni- tion lever to the off position.

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

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

2. 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 4).

_lb ARNING: The operation of

any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being

thrown into the eyes, which can re- sult in severe eye damage. Always

wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower.

We recommend standard safety glasses or use a wide vision safety

mask over your glasses.

HOW TO MOVE FORWARD

Hold the auger drive lever against

the handle (See Figure 5). The au-

ger will begin rotating.

To go forward, raise the handle to

allow the rubber auger blades to contact the ground. Maintain a firm

hold on the handle as the snow

thrower starts to move forward.

Guide the snow thrower by moving

the handle either left or right. Do

not attempt to push the snow throw- er.

3. TO stop, release the auger drive le-

vet.

NOTE: If the auger continues to rotate,

see "How To Adjust The Auger Control Cable" in the Service and Adjustments

section.

Deflector Down Deflector Up

Wing Knob Figure 4

HOW TO THROW SNOW

1. Engage the auger drive lever.

2. To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever.

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o0er\

Leve\

Figure5

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FILL OIL:

NOTE: Engine may already contain

some residual oil. Check frequently when filling the crankcase. DO NOT

overfill. The snow thrower was shipped with a

container of 5W30 motor oil. This oil must be added to the engine before op-

erating.

1. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and fill the crank case to "FULL" line on

dipstick. DO NOT overfill. See Figure 6.

2. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be

used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 20°E or lower.

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

NOTE: Oil level must be between full and

Add mark. Figure 6

FILL GAS:

The engine is certified to comply with California and US EPA emission regula- tions for ULGE (Utility or Lawn and Gar-

den Equipment) engines. ULGE engines are certified to operate on reg- ular unleaded gasoline.

_IL ARNING: 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 sys- tem of an engine while in storage.

NOTE: To avoid engine problems, the

fuel system must be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use the float

bowl drain to empty residual gasoline

from the float chamber. Use fresh fuel

next season. See the Storage section in this manual for additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded premium, or reformulated automo-

tive gasoline. DO NOT use leaded

gasoline. We recommend that you add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline. Use the fuel stabilizer supplied with

the unit or purchase Craftsman Fuel

Stabilizer No. 3550. Make sure that

the container you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or

other foreign particles. Never use

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gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container.

make certain that you have read the fol- lowing information.

_ll ARNING: Gasoline is flam-

gasoline.

• Do not fill fuel tank while snow

• Keep away from open flame or an

• Never fill the tank completely. Fill

• Always fill fuel tank outdoors and

• Make sure to wipe up any spilled

• Store gasoline in a clean, ap-

mable. Always use caution

when handling or storing

thrower is running, when it is hot, or when snow thrower is in an en-

closed area.

electrical spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.

the tank to within 1/4"-1/2" from the top to provide space for ex- pansion of fuel.

use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.

fuel before stating the engine.

proved container and keep the cap in place on the container.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Before you service or start the en- gine, familiarize yourself with the snow thrower. Be sure you under-

stand the function and location of all controls.

2. Be sure that all fasteners are tight.

3. Before starting the engine, make sure all controls operate correctly.

How To Start A Cold Engine

1. Move the ignition lever to the on

position.

2. When starting the engine, do not engage the auger drive ]ever.

3. Move the choke control to the FULL choke position.

4. Push the primer button while cov- ering the vent hale as follows: Re-

move finger from primer button between primes.

Do not prime if temperature above 50° F (10 ° C).

Push two times if temperature is 50° F (10 ° C) to 15°F (-10° C).

Push four times if temperature is below 15° F (-10 ° C).

Push five times if temperature is below 0° F (-18 ° C).

5. Pull the recoil starter handle rapid- ly (See Figure 7). Do not allow the

handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm

hold on it.

Pull starter handle rapidly.

HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, move the ignition lever to the OFF/STOP position.

HOW TO START THE ENGINE

(RECOIL STARTER)

Make sure that the engine has sufficient oil. The engine is equipped with a recoil starter. Before starting the engine,

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6. As the engine warms up, move choke control to 1/2 choke posi-

tion. When engine runs smoothly,

move choke lever to OFF Position.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for

several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0°R

Figure 7

How To Start A Warm Engine If restarting a warm engine after a short

shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and do not push the primer button. If the en-

gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.

FROZEN STARTER Ifthe starter isfrozen and will not turn

engine:

1. Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.

2. Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter.

Ifthe engine still fails to start, repeat the

two previous steps until the engine starts. Then continue with the direc-

tions for cold start. To help prevent possible freeze-up of

recoil starter and engine controls, pro- ceed as follows after each snow remov-

al job.

1. With the engine running, pull the starter rope hard with a continuous

full arm stroke three or four times.

Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound. This is not harmful to the engine or starter.

2. With the engine not running, wipe all snow and moisture from the carbu-

retor cover in area of control levers.

Also move throttle control, choke

control, and starter handle several

times.

_lb ARNING: Never run en-

gine exhaust contains CARBON

MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet,

hair and loose clothing away from

any moving parts on engine and snow thrower.

• The temperature of muffler and

• DO NOT allow children or young

gine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. En-

nearby areas may exceed 150°R

Avoid these areas.

teenagers to operate or be near snow thrower while it is operat-

ing.

HOW TO REMOVE OBJECTS FROM AUGER

4_lb WARNING: Do not attempt

without taking the following precau- tions:

to remove any item that may become lodged in auger

Release auger dnve lever. Move the ignition lever to the stop

position to stop the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire. Do not place your hands in the au-

ger or discharge chute. Use a pry bar.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

1. When the handle is raised, the au- ger blades will engage the ground

and the snow thrower will move for-

ward. When the auger drive lever is

released, the auger blades will stop. If the blades do not stop, see "How

To Adjust The Auger Drive Cable" in the Service And Adjustment section.

2. Most efficient snow throwing is ac- complished when the snow is re- moved immediately after if fails.

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3. For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each previous path.

4. Whenever possible, discharge the snow down wind.

5. The distance the snow will be dis- charged can be adjusted by moving

the discharge chute deflector. Raise the deflector for more distance or

lower the deflector for less distance.

6. In windy conditions, lower the chute deflector to direct the discharged snow close to the ground where it is

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less likely to blow into unwanted areas.

7. For safety and to prevent damage to the snow thrower, keep the area to be cleared free of stones, toys

and other foreign objects.

8. When clearing snow from crushed

rock or gravel driveways, do not al- low the auger blades to contact the driveway. Move the handle down to slightly raise the auger blades.

9. The forward speed of the snow thrower is dependent on the depth

and weight of the snow. Experience

will establish the most effective

method of using the snow thrower under different conditions.

10. After each snow throwing job, allow the engine to run for a few minutes.

The snow and accumulated ice will

melt off the engine.

11. Clean the snow thrower after each

use.

12. Remove ice, snow and debris from the entire snow thrower. Flush with water to remove all salt or other

chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.

DRY AND AVERAGE SNOW

1. Snow up to eight inches deep can be removed rapidly and easily by

walking at a moderate rate. For

snow or drifts of a greater depth, slow your pace to allow the dis- charge chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly as the auger receives the

snow.

2. Plan to have the snow discharged in the direction the wind is blowing.

WET PACKED SNOW

Move slowly into wet, packed snow. If the wet, packed snow causes the auger to slow down or the discharge chute be- gins to clog, back off and begin a series of short back and forth jabs intothe snow. These short back and forth jabs, four to six inches, will "belch" the snow

from the chute.

SNOW BANKS AND DRIFTS

In snow of greater depth than the unit,

use the same "jabbing" technique de- scribed above. Turn the discharge chute away from the snow bank. More time will be required to remove snow of this type than level snow.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICERECORDS

Fillindatesasyou Before Every Every Every

completeregular Each 5 10 25 Each Before SERVICE

service. Use Often Hours Hours Hours Season Storage DATES

Change Engine Oit _

Not ............................................

Check Spark Plug ._ ._

Drain Fuel ._

Check Adjustment of Auger Control Cabte ._

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been

subjected to operator abuse or negli- gence. To receive full value from the

warranty, the operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this

manual. Some adjustments will need to be

made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower.

_IL ARNING: To prevent acci-

dental starting when making any adjustments or repairs,

always disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot

make contact with the spark plug. AFTER EACH USE

Run the machine to clear the auger

of snow. To prevent freezing of the auger or

controls, remove all snow and slush from the snow thrower.

parts.

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_ghten any loose fasteners.

Check and maintain the auger. Check controls to make sure they

are functioning properly. If any parts are worn or damaged,

replace immediately.

LUBRICATION BEFORE STORAGE

Lubricate chute control

flange, Lubricate flange with a clinging type grease such as

Lubriplate.

Figure 8Check for anyloose or damaged

ADJUST AUGER CONTROLCABLE

The auger control cable was adjusted at the factory. If the auger will not en-

gage or disengage correctly, adjust the auger control cable as follows:

1. Loosen the nut that holds the cable tension spring (See Figure 9).

2. Slide the cable tension spring to- ward the rear of the unit until all

cable slack is removed. NOTE: The auger control cable is

properly adjusted when the free cable slack is removed and there is no tension on the idler arm.

3. Tighten the nut that holds the cable tension spring.

If belt stretch has occured, move the

end the auger control cable to the out- side hole as follows:

1. Loosen the nut that holds the cable tension spring (See Figure 9).

2. Move the cable tension spring to- ward the front of the unit to achieve

maximum cable slack.

3. Remove the upper end of the auger

control cable from the auger drive

lever.

4. Install the auger control cable in the hole shown in Figure 10.

5. Slide the cable tension spring to- ward the rear of the unit until all

cable slack is removed. NOTE: The auger control cable is

properly adjusted when the free cable slack is removed and there is

no tension on the idler arm.

6. Tighten the nut that holds the cable tension spring.

I Spring

Figure 9

Auger

Drive Lever

Handle

Cable

Figure 10

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ENGINE LUBRICATION

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five

(5) hours of continuous use. See Figure 11. Add S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil

as needed. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil

level.

011FillCap/Dipstick

NOTE: 0il levelmust be between the FULL and ADD mark.

Figure 11

Change the oil every twenty-five (25) hours or at least once a year if the

snow thrower is not used for twenty-five

(25) hours.

HOW TO CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL To change the engine oil, the engine

must be tilted forward and the oil drained from the oil fill tube as follows.

1. Lift the rear of the snowthrower and tilt the unit forward. In the correct

position, the snowthrower will be setting on the front of the auger

housing.

2. Put an oil drain pan under the oil fill tube (See Figure 12).

3. Carefully remove the oil fill cap/dip- stick. Oil will begin to flow into the

oil drain pan.

4. After all the oil has drained from the engine, set the snowthrower in the

upright operating position.

5. Fill the engine with S.A.E. 5W30 oil. Make sure the oil reaches the FULL

mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.

NOTE: For extreme cold operating

conditions of 0°F and below, use a par- tial synthetic 5W30 motor oil for easier

starting.

SPARK PLUG

Check the spark plug every twenty-five

(25) hours. Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked.

1. Make sure the spark plug is clean. Clean the spark plug by carefully

scraping the electrodes (do not sand blast or use a wire brush).

2. Check the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge and reset gap to 0.30"

if necessary. See Figure 13.

3. Before installing the spark plug,

coat the threads lightly with oil for easy removal. Tighten the spark plug to a torque of 15 foot-pounds.

011Drain

, Pan

Figure 12

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0.030"

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Spark Plug

Figure 13

HOW TO REMOVE THE TOP COVER

There are no adjustments under the top cover. If removal is required, follow the

steps below.

1. Remove screws A that attach the rod support clamp the the top cov- er. Pivot crank assembly rod up

and lay on unit.

2. Remove locking screw B.

3. Remove attachment screws C from lower rear edge.

4. Slide the top cover approximately 3/8 inch toward the gas tank and lift up.

5. To install the top cover, reverse the above steps.

Top Cover

Crank

,ssembly

Rod

Figure lz

HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT COVER

1. Remove the screws A and nuts B from the belt cover.

2. Remove attachment screw C from the rear of the belt cover.

3. Remove the belt cover from the

unit.

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4. To install the belt cover, reverse the

above steps.

NOTE: The belt cover has belt guides moulded onto the inside of the cover. When

you install the belt cover, engage the auger drive lever to tighten the belt against the

pulley, This will provide adequate clearance for the belt guides when installing the belt cover,

Belt Cover

A A

A Figure 15

HOW TO ADJUST

THE AUGER BRAKE

The auger brake is adjusted at the fac- tory to assure safe operation of the snowthrower. If the auger brake needs

an adjustment, follow the steps below:

1. To access the auger brake, tilt the front of the unit up.

2. Make sure the auger drive belt is properly installed. See "How To Re-

move The Auger Drive Belt".

3. Turn the adjuster nut (See Figure 16) in or out until the brake

arm is in contact with the auger drive belt (See Figure 17).

4. Hold the auger drive lever in the en- gaged position and push the brake

arm down to remove all slack.

5. In correct adjustment, there will be 1/4 inch clearance between the

brake arm and the auger drive belt when the auger drive lever is

engaged (See Figure 17).

Brake Arm

Auger

Drive Belt

Auger

Drive Lever

Adjuster

Nut

Brake Arm

Figure 16

Figure 17

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HOW TO REMOVE

THE AUGER DRIVE BELT The auger drive belt is made of special

construction and must be replaced with

an original equipment belt available from Sears.

Ifthe auger drive belt is damaged, the snowthrower will not discharge snow and will not move forward. Replace the

damaged belt as follows:

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2. Remove the belt cover. See "How

To Remove The Belt Cover".

3. Note the path of the auger drive

belt. For assistance, a diagram de- cal is provided.

4. Remove the belt guide screw and

the belt guide See Figure 18). To

remove the belt guide, rotate the belt guide down.

5. Remove the idler screw and idler

pulley from the idler arm (See Figure 19).

6. Remove the auger drive belt from

the engine pulley and pull through

side of motor box (See Figure 20).

7. To remove the auger drive belt

from the impeller pulley, move the

idler arm to the engaged position. This will provide clearance between the impeller pulley and the brake

arm to remove the auger drive belt

(See Figure 21).

8. To install a new auger drive belt, re- verse the above steps.

9. Check the adjustment of the auger

drive cable. See "Adjust Auger Con-

trol Cable".

Belt

Guide

Idler Screw

Auger Drive Belt

Idler Arm

idler

Figure 19

Figure 20

Belt

Guide

Screw

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Auger Drive Belt

ire 18

Impeller

Pulley

CJesrsnce

Brake Arm

Figure 21

HOW TO REMOVE THE AUGER

1. Remove the belt cover. See "How To Remove The Belt Cover".

2. Remove the auger drive belt. See "How To Remove The Auger Drive

Belt" in the Service And Adjustment section.

3. Remove the auger pulley from the

auger shaft (threads are left hand;

turn clockwise to remove).

8. Slide the auger out of the right side of the auger housing (See Figure 22).

9. Slide the auger out of the bearing on the left side of the auger hous-

ing.

10. To install the auger, reverse the above steps.

4. To keep the auger from rotating, set a 2"x4" piece of wood on the cen-

ter paddle to secure auger.

5. Remove bolts A, washer F, and nuts B from front of right cover (See Figure 23).

6. Remove screw C from back of right

cover.

7. Remove bolts D and nuts E.

RightCover C

Washer

Auger Figure 22

Auger

Housing

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Auger

Auger Pulley

Figure 23

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