Craftsman 536885213 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual Snow Thrower

5.0 Horsepower Electric Start

21-inch Single Stage Auger Propelled

Model 536.885213

CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all of its

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

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de 21 pulgadas

5.0 caballos de fuerza (hp) Monoetapico

Arranque el_ctrico

Propulsado por barrena

Modelo 536.885213

PRECAUCION: 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 ......

SAFETY RULES ...............

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS . ..

ASSEMBLY ...................

OPERATION ..................

MAINTENANCE ...............

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ..

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workman-

ship. If this Craftsman Snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap-

plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover the following:

Items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, drive belts and shear pins.

Repair necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the

owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWERTO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN

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

IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

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2 STORAGE .................... 20

2 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART.. 21

4 REPAIR PARTS ............... 25

8 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ....... 34

14 SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL) .......... 40

16 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .. 64

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

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related 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.

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IT MEANS-- ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

d_k WARNING: Always discon-

IMPORTANT: Safety standards re-

quire 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.

nect the spark plug wire

and place it where it cannot

make contact with spark plug to prevent accidental starting during:

Preparation, Maintenance, or Stor- age of your snow thrower.

TRAINING

1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar

with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the equip- ment. Never allow adults to operate the

equipment without proper instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per- sons, particularly small children and pets.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all

doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

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

3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

4. Handle fuel with care; it is highiy flam- mable.

a. Use an approved fuel container. b. Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel

to a running engine (motor) or hot en- gine (motor).

c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme

care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up

spilled fuel.

e. Never store fuel or snow thrower with

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

f. Check fuel supply before each use, al-

lowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine (motor) and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.

5. For all units with electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certi- fied CSA/UL Use only with a receptacle

that has been installed in accordance with iocal inspection authorities.

6. Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.

7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except

when specifically recommended by manu- facturer).

8. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad- just to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow.

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

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

snow thrower.

OPERATION

1. Do not operate this machine if you are tak- ing drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to

operate this machine.

2. Do not use this machine ifyou are mentally or physically unable to operate this ma- chine safely.

3. Do not put hands or feet near or under ro- tating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

4. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or

traffic.

5. After striking a foreign object, stop the en- gine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect snow thrower for any damage, and repair the

damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

6. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormal- ly, stop the engine (motor) and check im-

mediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before un- clogging the auger/impeller housing or dis-

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

8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped and all controls

are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

9. Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended. Disengage

the auger/ impeller, stop engine (motor), and remove key.

10. Do not run the engine (motor) indoors, ex- cept when starting the engine (motor) and

for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; ex- haust fumes are dangerous (containing

CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).

11. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes. Do not at- tempt to clear steep slopes.

12. Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, plates or other safety pro-

tective devices in place.

13.Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearen- closures,automobiles,windowwells,

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at fre-

drop-offs,andthelikewithoutproperad- justmentofthesnowdischargeangle.

Keepchildrenandpetsaway.

14.Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in

attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

15.Neveroperatethemachineathightrans- portspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Lookbe-

hindandusecarewhenbackingup.

16.Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersor

3. Always refer to operator's guide instruc-

allowanyoneinfrontoftheunit.

17.Disengagepowertothecollector/impeller whensnowthroweristransportedornotin

use.

18.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesap- provedbythemanufacturerofthesnow

4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction

5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after

thrower(suchastirechains,electricstart kits,ect.).

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;never 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.

_lb WARNING: This snow thrower isfor use on sidewalks, driveways

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.

quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working

condition.

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.

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

period,

labels, as necessary.

throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller.

and other ground level surfaces.

IMPORTANT:Manyof the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understandthe purposefor each symbol.

Control And Operating Symbols

Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run

H N

Engine Off Engine Stop On Choke Off Choke On Neutral

Throttle Primer Button

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Ignition Key

®Q

Ignition Off Ignition On

Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage

Push To Engage

Electric Starter

Fuel Oil FueI OilMixture

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.

Safety Warning Symbols

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

Read Owner's Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

WARNING

Hot Surface

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DANGER

Avoid Injury From

Rotating Auger. Keep

Hands, Feet And

Clothing Away.

STOP

DANGER

Stop The Engine

Before Unclogging

Discharge Chute!

Contents of Parts Bag

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)

1 - Electric Starter Cord (not shown)

d_lb 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 ._.

Auger

Drive Cable

Chute Deflector

Crank

Handle

Knob

Figure 1

1- Container 3.2 ounce

HOW TO REMOVE FROM THE

CARTON

1. Locate and remove container of Craftsman 2-cycle oil.

2. Locate all parts packed separately and remove from the carton.

3. Remove and discard the packing

material from around the snow

thrower.

4. Cut down all four corners of the car- ton and lay the panels flat.

5. Hold onto the lower handle and pull the snow thrower off the carton.

CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables.

6. Remove the packing material from the handle assembly.

How To Assemble The Handle

Loosen the knobs on each side of

the handle (Figure 1).

Raise the upper handle to the oper- ating position. Hold the upper han- dle apart to prevent scratching the

lower handle.

NOTE: Make sure the cables are not caught between the upper and lower

handle.

3. Tighten the knobs.

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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:

_' Make sure the fuel tank is filled with

the correct mixture (40:1 ratio) of gas-

oline and oil. _' Become familiar with the location of

all controls and understand their

function.

v" Before starting the engine, make sure

all controls operate correctly.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Horse Power: 5 Displacement: 8,46 cu. in. Fuel Tank: 1,62 quart

Fuel/Oil Mixture: 40:1 Ratio

3,2 ounces of air cooled engine 2-cycle oil speci-

fied for 40:1 per 1

gallon of gasoline.

Spark Plug: Champion RCJ8Y

or equivalent

(Gap 0.030)

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NOTE: Engine horsepower ratings

may vary by engine adjustments,

manufacturing variances, altitude, at- mospheric conditions, fuel and main-

tenance.

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

Chute Deflector

Ignition Switch

Key

Discharge

Chute REAR Switch

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.

Choke Box Control Electric Starter

Button Figure 2

RecoilStarter Handle - Startsthe en-

gine manually.

Electric Starter Button - Use to start

the engine when using the 120V electric starter.

Choke Control - Used to start a cold engine.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into

the carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold weather.

Ignition Switch Key - Must be inserted and turned to the ON position to start the engine.

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Spark Plug Access Panel - Aides in

the removal of the spark plug.

The operation of any snow thrower can

result in foreign objects being thrown

into the eyes, which can result in se- vere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating

the snow thrower. We recommend standard safety

glasses or a wide vision safety mask for over your glasses.

,_ WARNING: Read Owner's

Manual before operating

machine. Never direct dis-

charge toward bystanders stop the engine before unclogging discharge

chute or auger housing and before leaving the machine.

TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

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

NOTE: If the 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 key 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 3).

Deflector Down Deflector Up

HOW TO THROW SNOW

1. Engage the auger drive lever.

2. To stop throwing snow, release the

auger drive lever.

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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 4). 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- ver.

NOTE: If the auger continues to rotate,

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

section.

Auger

Wing Knob Figure 3

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Figure 4

FILL GAS:

NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CER-

TIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFOR-

NIA AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES:

Are certified to operate on regular un-

leaded gasoline. Includethe following

emission control system(s): EM, TWC

(if so equipped). Include any user ad- justable features-therefore no other ad- justments are needed.

HOW TO MIX THE FUEL MIXTURE

The two cycle engine, used onthis 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 one gallon of gas - see the Fuel

Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil must

be pre-mixed in a clean gasoline con- tainer. Always use fresh, clean, un-

leaded gasoline.

FUEL MIXTURE CHART (mixture 40:1)

_lb WARNING: Experiences in-

those using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to

separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- age the fuel system 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 car-

buretor bowl drain to empty residual

gasoline from the float chamber. Use fresh fuel next season. See the Stor-

age section in this manual for additional

information.

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

damage may occur.

dicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or

Do norfill the fuel tank with gasoline that doesnot have oil mixed in it. Shake the

gasoline container before eachfilling of the fuel tank.

OII Add more gas (32 oz.) Shake Can (3 U. S. Quarts)

I os I '"PE"'ALI s,l.e,rtoI

Mix gasoline and oil as follows:

1. Pour one (1) U.S. quart of fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gaso-

line into a one gallon size gasoline

container.

2. Add 3.2 ounces of clean, high quali- ty, two-cycle oil to the gasoline con-

tainer.

IMPORTANT:Donot use outboard motoroil or multi-viscosity oils,such

as 10W-30 or 10W-40.

3. Install the fuel cap onto the gasoline container. Vigorously shake the

gasoline container to mix the oil with the gasoline.

4. Add an additional three (3) U.S. quarts of gasoline to the gallon con- tainer. Again shake the gasoline

container.

1 U.S Gallon container "_

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_lb ARNING: Gasoline is flam-

gasoline.

Do not fill fuel tank while snow

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

closed area.

Keep away from open flame or an

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

Never fill the tank completely. Fill

the tank to within 1/4"-1/2" 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 stating the engine. Store gasoline in a clean, approved

container and keep the cap in place on the container.

mable. Always use caution when handling or storing

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 STOP THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, move the ignition

key to the stop position.

HOW TO START THE ENGINE

The engine is equipped with a 120 volt AC electric starter and also a recoil

starter. Before starting the engine,

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

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designed to operate on 120

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volt A.C. household current.

Carefully follow all instructions in the "How To Start The Engine" sec-

tion. To connect a 120 volt A.C. power cord, always connect the

power cord to the switch box on the engine first. Then, plug the oth-

er end into the receptacle. When disconnecting the power cord, al-

ways unplug the end from the re- ceptacle first.

HOW TO START A COLD ENGINE

1. Fill the fuel tank with a fresh, clean fuel mixture. See "How To Mix The

Fuel Mixture".

2. Make sure the auger drive lever is in the disengaged (released) posi-

tion.

3. Insert the ignition key and turn to

the ON position.

4. Move the choke control to the full

choke position.

5. (Electric Start) Connect the power

cord to the switch box located on the engine.

6. (Electric Start) Plug the other end

of the power cord into a 120 VOLT, A.C. receptacle. (See the WARN-

ING in this section).

7. Push the primer button while cov-

ering the vent hole as follows: Re-

move finger from primer button between primes.

Do not prime if temperature above

50 ° F (10 ° C).

Push two time iftemperature is 50° F (10 ° C) to 15°F (-10 ° C).

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

Push five time iftemperature is be- low 0° F (-18 ° C).

8. (Electric Start) Push on the elec-

tric start button until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than

10 seconds at a time. The electric

starter is thermally protected. If the

electricstarteroverheates,itwillau-

tomaticallystopandcanonlybere-

startedwhenithascooledtoasafe

temperature.Awaitofabout5to10

minutesisrequiredtoallowthe electricstartertocool.

9. (Recoil Start) Rapidly pull the re-

coil starter handle. Do not allow

the recoil starter handle to snap

back. Slowly return the recoil start- er handle,

10. If the engine does not start in 5 or 6 tries, See the "Trouble Shooting

Chart" Instructions.

11. (Electric Start) When the engine

starts, release the electric start button,

12. (Electric Start) First disconnect the

power cord from the receptacle.

Then, disconnect the power cord from the switch box.

13. As the engine warms up, move the

choke control to 1/2 choke posi-

tion. When the engine runs smooth-

ly, move the choke control to the off position.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for

several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0°E

WARM START

Ifrestarting a warm engine aftera 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.

_lb WARNING: 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 nearby areas may exceed 150°1=.

Avoid these areas.

DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to operate or be near snow thrower while it is operating.

_hb ARNING: Do not attempt without taking the following precau-

tions:

• Release auger drive lever.

• Move the ignition lever to the

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

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

to remove any item that may become lodged in auger

stop position to stop the engine.

Do not place your hands in the

auger or discharge chute. Use a

pry bar.

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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 falls.

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

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. Do not use the auger propelling fea-

ture when clearing gravel or

crushed rock driveways. Move the handle down to slightly raise the au-

ger.

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 discharge chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly as the auger re-

ceives 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 into the 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 SeasonStorage DATES

Tighten Atl Screws and ./ _/ . . . . .

Nuts

Check Spark Plug _/ _/

Lubricate Chute Control .....

Flange

Drain Fuel _/

Check Fuel _/ . I I I I I I

Check Auger Ddve

_able Ad ustment See Cab e Ad ustment _/

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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

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

warranty, the operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed inthis

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 should be checked at least once each season.

AFTER EACH USE

Check for any loose or damaged

parts. Tighten 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.

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.

LUBRICATION Before Storage

1. Remove the top cover. See "How To Remove The Top Cover".

2. Lubricate the chute control flange. Apply a clinging type of grease such

as Lubriplate.

Chute Controi

Flange

Figure 5

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HOW TO REMOVE THE TOP COVER

1. Remove the discharge chute.

2. Remove the fuel cap.

3. Remove the two bolts and nuts (A) from the front of the top cover.

4. Remove the two bolts (B) from the

left and right side ofthe top cover.

5. Remove the eight screws (C) on

the left and right side of the top

cover.

6. Remove the three screws (D) from the top portion of the control panel.

7. Carefully pull the rear of the top

cover up and over the gas tank.

8. To install the top cover, reverse the

above steps.

TopCover

Discharge

Chute

Figure 6

HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT COVER

1. If equipped, remove the heat shield from the rear of the belt cover.

2. Remove the bolts and nuts (A) that hold the belt cover to the auger

housing.

3. Ifthe top cover has not been re+

moved, then remove the screws

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(B) that attach the belt cover to the

top cover.

4. Remove screw (C) that holds the belt cover to the bottom cover.

5. To remove, hold the bottom portion

of the belt cover and pull down and out.

6. To install the belt cover, reverse the

above steps.

Bottom Cover

Heat Shield

/ c

Figure 7

Belt

Cover

_lb ARNING: To prevent acciden-

disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with the

spark plug.

tal starting when making any adjustments or repairs, always

HOW TO ADJUST

THE CHUTECRANK

Ifthe chute crank will not rotate fuIly tothe left or right, adjust as follows.

1. Remove the top cover. See "How To Remove The Top Cover".

2. Loosen the nuts.

3. Move the crank adjusting bracket to allow 1/8 inch (3mm) clearance

between the notch in the flange and

the outer diameter of the worm

gear.

4. Tighten the nuts.

Worm

Gear

Figure 8

HOW TO ADJUST THE

AUGER CONTROL CABLE

The auger control cable is adjusted at the factory. During normal use, the auger

control cable can become stretched and the auger drive lever will not properly en-

gage or disengage the auger.

1. Remove the "Z" hook from the au- ger drive lever (Figure 9).

2. Slide the cable boot offthe cable adjustment bracket (Figure 10).

3. Push the bottom of the auger con-

trol cable through the cable ad- justment bracket until the "Z"

hook can be removed.

4. Remove the "Z" hook from the cable adjustment bracket. Move

the "Z" hook down to the next ad- justment hole.

5. Pull the auger control cable up

through the cable adjustment

bracket.

6. Put the cable boot over the cable adjustment bracket.

7. Install the "Z" hook to the auger drive lever.

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8. To check the adjustment, start the snow thrower. Make sure the auger

does not rotate when the auger drive lever is released.

Drive

Lever

Z-Hook

Auger Control

Cable

Cable Adjust-

ment Bracket

Z-Hook

Figure 10

HOW TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT

The drive belt is of special construction and must be replaced with original fac-

tory replacement belt available from your nearest Sears authorized service

center.

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

2. Remove the drive belt from the idler pulley (Figure 11).

3. Move the belt guide away from the belt.

4. To reduce pressure on the drive belt, move the idler pulley away

from the belt. Remove the drive

belt from between the brake pad and the roller.

5. Remove the old drive belt.

6. To install the new drive belt, re-

verse the above steps.

7. Make sure the drive belt is seated properly on the pulleys.

8. Set the belt guide to 3/32" clearance as shown in Figure 12.

NOTE: When the auger control lever is engaged, the belt guide must be 3/32" from the drive belt.

9. Install belt cover. See "How To Re- move The Belt Cover".

7. Tip the auger enough to allow the auger to slide out of the auger

housing.

8. To install auger, reverse the above steps.

Belt

Guide

Brake Rolier

Drive Belt

Figure 11

IdlerPulley Engine Pulley

HOW TO REPLACE THE AUGER

t. Remove the belt cover. See "How

To Remove The Belt Cover".

2. Remove the drive belt. See "How To Replace The Drive Belt".

3. Remove the auger pulley (1) from

the auger shaft (threads are left

hand; turn clockwise to remove).

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

paddle to secure auger.

5. Remove the fasteners from the bearing assembly. Remove the

bearing assembly from the auger

housing.

6. Slide the auger out of the bearing

assembly on the right side of the snow thrower.

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Auger

Housing Bearing

Assemlby

\Be,t

3/32 inch Guide

Figure 12

Auger Puliey

Figure 13

HOW TO ADJUST THE BRAKE PAD

The brake pad is adjusted at the factory and a periodic adjustment is not neces-

sary.

IMPORTANT: An adjustment is only necessary if the brake pad has become loose or has been removed. To adjust, proceed as follows:

1. Remove the top cover. See "How To Remove The Top Cover".

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

Idler Pulley

Brake Pad

3. Tie the auger drive lever to the han- dle. This will engage the drive sys-

tem.

Loosen the screw and nut on the brake pad arm (Figure 14).

Set the clearance between the brake pad and the drive belt to 1/8

inch.

6. Tighten the screw and nut on the

brake pad arm.

- :::_ :. Engine Pulley

::' Belt Guide

Drive Belt

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Brake Roller

Figure 14

TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR

The carburetor is not adjustable. En- gine performance should not be af-

fected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations, contact

your nearest Sears Store.

proper engine speed. Over-speeding

the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If the

engine-governed high speed needs an adjustment, contact an authorized Sears Service Center. They have the

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE 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.

The spark plug is housed in the engine compartment under the top cover and

cannot be seen under normal condi- tions.

1. Open the spark plug access door on the control panel (Figure 15).

2. The spark plug and wire are now visible.

3. Remove the spark plug wire.

4. Clean the area around the spark

plug base to prevent dirt from enter- ing the engine when the spark plug

is removed.

5. Remove the spark plug.

6. Check the spark plug. Ifthespark

plug is cracked, fouled or dirty, it must be replaced.

7. Set the gap between the electrodes

of the new spark plug at .030 inch (Figure 16).

8. Install the spark plug in the cylinder head and firmly tighten. Recom-

mended torque is 18 to 20 foot pounds.

Access Door

FeeJerGauge

0.030"

Spark Plug

Figure 15

Figure 16

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_[b ARNING: Never store your

snow thrower indoors or in

an enclosed, poorly venti- lated area. If gasoline remains in the tank, fumes may reach an open

flame, spark or pilot light from a fur- nace, water heater, clothes dryer,

cigarette, etc.

NOTE: To prevent engine damage (if

snow thrower is not used for more than 30 days) follow the steps below.

SNOW THROWER

1. Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.

2. Lubricate all lubrication points. See

the Maintenance section.

3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and

screws are securely fastened. In- spect all visible moving parts for

damage, breakage and wear. Re- place if necessary.

4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before paint- ing.

5. Cover the bare metal parts of the

blower housing auger and the im- peller with rust preventative, such

as a spray lubricant.

NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by a Sears service center is a good way of ensuring that your snow thrower will

provide maximum performance for the

next season.

ENGINE

_lb ARNING: Drain the gaso-

line outdoors, away from

fire or flame.

Gasoline must be removed or treated to

prevent gum deposits from forming in the fuel tank, filter, hose, and carburetor

during storage. Also, during storage al- cohol blended gasoline that uses etha-

nol or methanol (sometimes called gasohol) attracts water. It acts on the

gasoline to form acids which damage the engine.

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TO remove gasoline, run the engine

until the fuel tank is empty and the

engine stops.

If you do not remove the gasoline, use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit

or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi-

lizer No. 3550. Add fuel stabilizer to

any gasoline left in the tank to mini-

mize gum deposits and acids. If the

fuel tank is almost empty, mix stabi-

lizer with fresh gasoline in a sepa- rate container and add some to the

fuel tank.

Always follow the instruction on the stabilizer container. After the stabi-

lizer is added to the fuel tank, run

the engine at least ten minutes to allow the mixture to reach the car-

buretor.

Change the engine oil.

Lubricate the piston/cylinder area. First, remove the spark plug and

squirt a few drops of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole. Next,

cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray. Then, pull two or

three times on the recoil starter rope to rotate the engine. Finally, install

the spark plug and attach the spark

plug wire.

OTHER

1. If possible, store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to give protec-

tion from dust and dirt.

2, If the machine must be stored out-

doors, block up the snow thrower to

be sure the entire machine is off the

ground.

3. Cover the snow thrower with a suit- able protective cover that does not

retain moisture. Do not use plastic.

IMPORTANT: Never cover snow

thrower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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