Craftsman 536.885910 User Manual

MANUAL

iCaution:

Read and Follow

_ All Safety Rules

and Instructions

i Before Operating

This Equipment

CRAFTSMAN®

8 HORSEPOWER

26" DUAL STAGE

TRAC-PLUS

120V. ELECTRIC START

SNOW THROWER

• Assembly

Operatzon

Maintenance

• Service and Adjustments

- RePair Parts

SEARS,. ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 ,U.S.A.

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SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE A

WiRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT

ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SE'I-I'ING-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 CIRCU MSTANCES.

BEFORE USE

• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thor-

oughlyfamiliar with the controls arid the proper

use of the snow thrower. Know how to stopthe

show thrower and disengage the controls

quickly.

:o Do notoperatethesnowthrowerwithoutwear-

ing adequate winter outer garments. Wear

footwear that will improve footing on slippery

surfaces.

o Keepthe area ofoperation clearof all persons,

particularly small children, and pets.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow

thrower isto be used and remove all doormats,

sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

• Use extension cords and receptacles as speci-

fied by the manufacturer for all .snow throwers

with electric drive motors or electdc starting

motors.

• Use only attachments and accessories ap-

provedbythe manufacturerofthesnowthrower

(such as tire chains, electdc start kits, etc.)

• Never operate the snow thrower without good

visibilityorlight. Always be sure of yourfooting,

and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk;

never run.

• 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 shear bolts and other bolts at frequent

intervals for proper tightness to be sure the

snow thrower is in safe working condition.

• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral

before starting the engine.

• Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel

.... or crushed rock surface.

• _Let engine andsnow thrower adjust to outdoor

..... temperatures before starting to clear snow.

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FUEL SAFETY

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

• Use an approved fuel container.

• Check fuel supply before each use, allowing

space for expansion as the heat of the engine

and/or sun can cause fuei_to expand.

Fill fueltankoutdoorswith 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 orsnowthrcwer with fuel inthe

tank inside of a building where fumes may

reach an open flame or spark.

OPERATING SAFETY

• _ Never allow children or young teenagers to

operate the snow throwerand keep them away

while it :is operating. Never allow adults to

operate ,the snow thrower without proper in-_

struction. Do not carry passengem.:

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields

• during operation orwhile performing an adjust,

ment 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 ddves, 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.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, es-

pecially when operating in reverse.

Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.

Exercise caution when changing direction on

slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

• Never operate the snow thrower withoutproper

guards, plates or other safety protective de-

vices in place ......

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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 trans-

port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind

and use care when backing.

• . Never directdischarge 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 inor out of the building. Open the

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outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous

.(containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOR-

LESS and DEADLY GAS).

• Take all possible precautions when leaving the

........snow thrower unattended. Disengage the au-

:" ger/impeller, shift to neutral, stop erigine, and

• .: remove key .... ....

•-_ Do not overload the machine capacity by at-

tempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

SAFE STORAGE

• Always refer toOwner's Manual instructions for

important details if the snow thrower is to be

stored for an extended period.

• Disengage power to the auger/impeller when

snow thrower is transported or not in use.

• Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the

REPAIRIADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

• After striking aforeign object, stop the engine

(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,

disconnect the Cord on electric motors, thor-

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oughly !nsPect the snow thrower for any dam-

age, _and.repair the damage before restarting

and Operating th_ snow thrower.

..e If the snow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check

immediately for the cause. Vibration is gener-

" ally a warning of trouble.

• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave

the operating position before unclogging the

auger/impeller housing or discharge guide,

and when making any repairs, adjustments, or

inspections.

• When cle'aning, repairing, or inspecting, make

certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts

have stopped. Disconnectthe spark plug wire

and keep the wire away from the plug to pre-

-;ventaccidental Starting. " : -

• Never attempt to make any adjustmentswhile

the engine is running (except when specifically

recommended by.manufacturer,).

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction la-

bels, as necessary.

• Run the snow thrower a few minutes after

throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the

auger/impeller- . •

fuel t_.nkinsideabuilding whereignition sources ........... '

are present such. as hot water and space ....:

• heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the .....

engine to cool before storing in any enc!osure .......

UNCLOGGING DIS-

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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TOPOINT OUT

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT

MEANS--ATTE NTION!!! BECOME •ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

CraftsmanSnow Thrower. tt has been designed;engi-

neered and manufacturedto give youthe best possible

dependabilityand performance.

Shouldyou experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

CenterlDepartrnent. We have competent, we,-trained

techniciansandthe propertoolstoservice orrepair this

unit.

PId_zseread andretainthis manual. The instructionswill

enableyoutorassembleand maintain yoursnowthrower

pr0pedy. .AIways observe the "SAFETY RULES."

MODEL

NUMBER 536.885910

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF

PURCHASE.

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TOTHE REAR

OF THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP INA SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product. Contactyournearest Sears Store for details.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSE POWER: 8 hp

DISPLACEMENT: 19.43

cu. in.

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GASOUNE CAPACITY: = 4 quarts

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OIL (26 oz. Capacity): 10W-3O

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SPARK PLUG : Champion

(GAP .030 in.) J8C

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VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .010 In.

Exhaust: .010 In.

* S,A.E 5W-3O motor oi! may be used to make

start!ng easier in areas where temperature is

consistently 20° F. or lower.

-'=CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Followa regularschedulein maintaining,cadngfor and usingyoursnow thrower.

• Followthe instructionsunder=Maintenance" and "Storage'sections of thisowner's manual.

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

SNOW THROWER

Fortwoyears fromthe date of purchase,when thisCraftsmanSnowThrower is maintained,lubricated

andtuned-up according to the instructionsinthe owner's manual, Searswill repair, free of charge, any

defectin material and workmanship.

Ifthis CraftsmanSnow Thrower is used forcommercial or rental purposes, this warranty appliesfor only _

90 daysfromthe date of purchase.

Thiswarrantydoes not coverthe following:

• Expendableitemswhichbecome worn duringnormal use, such as s__rk plugs,tire chains; drive belts

and shear pins.

= Repairs necessary because of operator abuse ornegligence,includingbent crankshaftsand the failure

to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontained inthe owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVA1LABLEBY 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.

Thiswarrantygives you specificlegalrights,and you may also have otherrightswhich may varyfrom

state to state. •.:

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Department731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

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TABLE OFCONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ........................................ 2,3

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............ ._4

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

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

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

ASSEMBLY ................................................ 6-9

OPERATION .......................................... 10-15

MAINTENANCE ........................ 16-17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........... 18-24

STORAGE ................................................... 25

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS .............. 26

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................... 27

REPA! RPARTS (SNOW TH ROWER)...28-36

REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE} .................... 37-40

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE..... Back Cover

INDEX

A

Adjustment:

Auger ................ :................. ;.......... 19 •

Belt ...................... .:....................... 19

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Belt Guide ......................... :21

Cable .................... ;........................ 19 :

Carburetor ..................................... 24

Fdctbn Wheel ................................ 2t

Spark Plug ..................................... 24

Track.............................................. 23

Tractionand Auger ........................ lg

Assembly:

F Operation:

Fuel, Type .................... ,......;.......4, 12 Engine Controls.......;L'.;10, 11, 13,14

Fuel, Storage ............... ...:;:..;,;..: 12, 25 _ Operating Snow Thrower...11, 12, 15

FrictionWheel: Operating Tips............................... 15

Adjustment.................................... 21 Starting the Engine, Electric .:........ 13

Replacement ................................. 22 Starting the Engine, Reoofl....L...... 14

G : Snow Thrower Controls ......... ;..10-12

Geam: Weight Transfer System ................ 12

AugerGear Box ...................... 16, 17

Hex Shaft ....................................... 16

H

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

CrankAssembly ... ........................... 8 :::;.Headlight.; ....... ;.......;;;;;_.:.;_;:.;.;;;;.9. I0

Headlight ......................................... 9 " Height Adjust Skids ::::::::::::::::::::::: t8

ShifterLever ,.; ......;..........;;..;.:;.:;;;.9 ....... Hex Shaft. ......... :::;:.:.:.:::::::..:.:,.16, 17.....

Skid Height Adjustment ............. 7, 18 I

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

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Belts:

Adjust Belts.....;:_.......;.:,................. 19

BeltGuide Adjustment................... 21

Belt Maintenance..: .......::::............. 16

Replace Belts .......................... ;20, 21

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Cables,Clutch ........................... 7, 9, lg

Carburetor:.................................. 24,25 :: :

Ignition, Key.................... 10, 11, 13, 14

index ........_......................................... 5

L

Levers:

AugerDrive clutch ........7, 10, 11, 19

Choke ,. .............. ......... 10, 11, 13, 14

Sh_e_ ................................. 9, 10, 11

Throttle Control ...:........ 10, 11, 13, 14

TractionDrive Clutch ..:..7, 10, 11, 19

Lubrication:

P

Parts............................................ 28-40

Primer Button................. 10, 11, 13, 14

R

Repair/Replacement Parts .......... 28-40

Recoil Starter ...................... ;...:;....... 14

Replacements:

Auger Shear Bolt ....i ...................... 23

Belts......................................... 20, 21

FrictionWheel ............................... 22

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Safety Rules.:.. ............................... 2, 3.

Service and Adjustments:

Auger Housing Height ............... 7, 18

•Auger Shear Bolt ........................... 23

Belts ......................................... 19-21

Belt Guide ....................... L..;......... .21

Chain _....:.:........... ;:,:::..:..: 16 •

Choke........;::::::::;:::::::;:::::....... I0,. 1I, 13

Clutch, Levers .......... :.......... ;;;.;;.10, 11

Controls:

Engine .:.:L._............LI" 10, 11,13, I4

Snow Thrower ............................... IO

Crank:

AdjustingRod ............................ 8, 18

Assembly......................................... 8

Operation....................................... 11

Customer Responsibilities.................. 4

Drive, Auger ....... ._............................ 11

Drive, Traction.;:,...... .................... 11

Deflector,Snow Chute ..................... 11

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Engine:

Control......................... 10, 11, 13, 14

Oil Cap ..................................... 12, 17

Oil Change ............................. ..,.. 17

Oil Level.....: .......... ;............:.:... 12, 17

Oil Type ............................... 4, 12, 17

Speed Governor ............................ 24

Starting,Electrically....................... 13

Starting,Manually .......................... 14

Storage.......................................... 25

Auger Gear Box............................ 17: :::i:Belt Replacements .......... ...;....20, 21

Auger Shaft ............... ;.............. 16, 26 Cable .............................. ...,.. 7, 9,_19

Chain and Sprockets ............... 16, 26 Carburetor............................... 24,25

Chart. ............................................ 26 FrictionWheel.......................... 21, 22

Engine ..................................... 12, 17 Spark Plug .......... :;......................... 24

Hax Shaft and Gears ..................... 16 Track .............................................. 23

: Weight Transfer System .......... 12, t6 Service Recommendations ............ 26

M : Spark Plug................................. 17,24

Maintenance: Specifications ..................................... 4

Agreement ....................................... 4 Speed Governor ........._,.................... 24

Auger Gear Box ................... .......... 17 Startingthe Engine:

Auger Shaft ......................... , ......... 16 Electric Start .._........._.................... 13

Chain and sprockets.......... _........... 16 ReCoilStart ...;................................ 14

Engine .................................. .........17- Stoppingthe Engine .......... ;..11, 13,14

General Recommendations ........... 16 Stopping the Snow Thlower ............ .11

Hex Shaftand Gears ..................... 16 Shipping Carton ............................. 6, 7

Weight Transfer System ................ 16 Skid Height .........................;..........7, 18

• O Shifter Lever................................. 9-11

Oil: Shear Bolts...................................... :23

Engine ................................ 4, 12, 17 Storage ............................................ 25

Extreme Cold Weather ......._...:.12,17 _ T

Storage :..... ..... .i.L._ .... _.........,..25 Table of Contents ..:..;.._................. ..5

Type.................................. 4, 12, 17 Trouble ShootingChart .................... 27

Tools for Assembly ....................... ._6

TractionDrive Belt .................... 19,21

Track Adjustment............................ 23

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Warranty..;.. ......:.....;.............. :.........:_4

WeightTransfer System.......... 12,_18

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THIS SNOW THROWER ISEQUIPPED WITH "TRAC-PLUS" AND ONLY

MOVES EFFECTIVELY WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING

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ffyoursnowthrower must be moved withoutthe aid of theengine, it willbe easier to pullthe snowthrower back-

wardbythe handles, ratherthan pushing.

OnstartUp,the trackdrive system may betightand wniloosenup as the _ow thrower is used. Alterfirstuse,

checkthe trackfor tension and adjust if necessary. See the Track Adjustmentparagraph in theService and Adjust-

mentssectionof this manual. Check trackadjustmentand fasteners regularly.

CONTE_S OF SHIPPING CARTON r,' TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1-

PartsShown Below:

1 - Snowthrowercompletely assembledexcept for

thecrank assembly, shifterlever assembly and

knob, andrtheupper handle, whichis inthe folded

downposition.

PartsBag Containing:

Owner'sManual (Not Shown)

ElectdcStarter Cord 9.5 Ft (not shown)

1 - Knife (to cut cartonand plastiaties)

2 - 1/2 inchWrenches (or adjustablewrenches)

2- 9!16 inch Wrenches (or adjustablewrenches)

2- 3/4 inchWrenches (or adjustablewrenches)

1. Pair Pliers (to spread cotter pin)

1- ScreWdriver

2 - 3/8 in. Flatwashers

"2- 1t4-20x 1 _3!,$ In.

Hex Head Boit_

1-3/8 In. Lockwasher

CONTENTS OF PARTSBAG

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1 - KnobWithThreads

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1-3/8 In. Hex Nut

1-3/8 - 16x2 In. Hex Head Bolt

*2 - Spare 1/4 - 20 Locknuts

2 - Cablelies

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*Non-Assembled Parts

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FigureI showsthesnowthrowerintheshippingposition.

Figure2showsthesnowthrowercompletely assembled.

Reference to the right and left hand side of the sndw

thrower isfrom the operator'spositionat the handle.

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER

FROM CARTON (See Fig 1)

• Removetop pallet and discard.

• Cut allfour comers ofthe carton from topto bottom

and lay the panelsfiat.

• Cut the cable ties attached to the auger.

• Cutanddiscardthe plastictiesthat securethecrank

assemblyand place the assemblyaside.

• Removethepackingmaterialfromthe controlpanel.

• Cut and discard the packing securing the clutch

cablesto the lowerhandle.

With two 9t16 inch wrenches, loosen (do not

remove) both bolts securingthe upper and lower

handles. Swingthe upperhandle intotheoperating

position.

NOTE: ifthe cables havebecome disconnectedfromthe

clutchlevers,reinstallthe cables as shown in Figure3.

• Tightenbothbolts securely.

Rollthe snowthroweroff the skid by pullingonthe

handle.

NOTE: This snowthrowerisequipped with a trackdrive

and can be hardto pushwhen the engine is notrunning.

Itiseasierto pullthe snowthrower backward ifitmustbe

moved withoutthe engine running.

The drive system may be tight when youfirstuse your

snowthrower. It loosensup as you use it.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW

THROWER

• Forpacking,the heightadjustskidswere mounted

with the bottom lip tumed inward. Remove skid

mounting nuts (Fig. 2) and remount withthe lip

outward.

To adjusttheskidheightfordifferent conditions,see

To AdjustSkidsHeights paragraph on page 18.

CAUTION: IF YOU ARE REMOVING

A SNOW FROM ANY ROCKY OR UNEVEN

SURFACES, RAISE THE FRONT OF THE

SNOW THROWER BY MOVING THE

SKIDS DOWN. THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT

ROCKS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM BEING

PICKED UP AND THROWN BY THE AUGER.

LOWER HANDLE

CRANK

CLUTCH

CABLE

FIG. 1

UPPER

HANDLE

. ASSEMBLY

FIG. 2

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DRIVE

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TO INSTALL THE UPPER HANDLE AND

CRANK ASSEMBL

Onthe rightsideofthe handle,installand securethe

following parts (found in parts bag) in the lower

handle hole as shown in Fig. 4A:

1 - 3/8"x 2, bolt

2 - 3/8" flatwashers & 1 - 3/8" iockwasher

1 - 3/8" nut

• Removethe 3/8" nylonlocknut and flatwasherfrom

theeyebolt assembly(onthechute crankassembly).

thetightnessofthe two 3/8" jam nuts.Thejam

nu_sshouldbe 3 inches from the end of the eye

bolt(RD,4B inset).

• Installeye bolt throughlower hole on the lefthand

sideof the handle (See Rg. 4B).

• Installthe 3/8" flatwasherand the 3/8" nylon Iocknut

looselyon the eye bolt asshown in Fig. 4B.

• _Rernovetheplasticcap,the cotterpin andthewasher

fromthe wormed endof thecrank assembly andset

aside (See Fig.5).

o_: Rotatethe notched section of the dischargechute

towardthe crank-adjustingrod.

• InStallthewommd end ofthe-crankthrough-the-hole

inthe adjustingrod and secure theend with the fiat

washer and cotterpin, as shownin Fig.5.

• Bendthe ends ofthe cotter pin around the rod and

reinstallthe plasticcap.

• Tightenthe eye boltinstalled earlier, keeping eye in

linewiththe rod while tighteningthe insidencure]y.

• Onthe eyebolt, tightentheoutside 3/8" jam nutup

agalnst_theother 3/8" jam nut and retum the boot

over the adapter(See Fig. 4B).

• Rotate the chute crank fully clockwise and fully

counter,clockwise. The discharge chute should

rotatefully to the outer diameter of the worm and

shouldclear approximately1/8" (see Fig. 5). If the

chute crank needs to be adjusted, go to the

ServiceandAdjustmentssectiononpage 18. Screws

securingchuteclips at the base ofthe chute should

be slightlyloosefor easy rotation.

NOTE: Be surethe crankdoes nottouchthe sideofthe

engineorthe coverwill be scratched.

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Bile BOLT

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TO INSTALL HEADLIGHT

The headlightis mountedon the right side ofthe upper '

handle.Itis installedupsidedownfor shippingpurposdst'_

• Remove the nut on the pivot bolt (Fig, 5A), place

headlightincorrectposition(as shown inFig.5B and

in Fig 2), and retightennut.

• Tie the headlightcable to upper and lowerhandles

withtheplasticcabletiessuppliedinthe partsbagby

threading the pointed ends of each tie throughthe

square end and pullingtightlyaround the headlight -

cable and the handle.

NOTE: One sideof the plastictiehas small notchesin it,

whilethe otherside is smooth.The notchedsidemustbe

ontheinsideofthe Ioopwhichisformedwhentha endsare

put together,

• Tryto loosenthecabletie. ffitcanbe loosened,it has

been attachedwiththe smoothsideon the insideof_:

theloop.Removethecabletieandreverseitsdirection.

• Cut off excess plastictie.

TO INSTALL THE SHIFTER LEVER

Stand the snowthrower up on the,frontofthe auger

_ housing,as shownin Figure 6A.

• Cut the plastic tie which holds the shifter lever

assemblytothe shiftbracket(Fig. 6B).

• Remove the Iocknut, washer, spring and bolt

(Fkjure6D).

• ReposiUon the shifterleverintothe slotinthe

controlpanel,as shown inFig.6(3,and reinstallthe

bolt,spring,washerand thelocknut.

• TightenthelocknutuntilI/8"to3/16"(2or3 threads)

oftheboltprotrudepastthelocknut.

• Thread the shifterleverknobonto the threaded end

ofthe shifterleveruntilitis tight (Fig. 6D).

• Move the shitter lever through all the speeds to

ensure proper tension of the spring, tf the shifter

lever sticks in any of the notches, loosen the

Iocknut1t4turnatatime untgthe shifterlevermoves

freely.

e: Return the snow thrower to the normal operating

position.

TO CHECK/ADJUST CLUTCH

CONTROL CABLES

The contro!cablesattachedtotheaugerclutchleverand

tractionclutchlever may needto be adjustedbeforeyou

use yoursnow thrower.

Fort:instructionson checking or adjusting=the control

cables,see ToAdjustClutchControlCablesparagraphon

page 19.

RG. 5A FIG. 5B

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A

PLASTICTIE

CONTROL PANEL

C

WASHER

1/S TO 3/16 INCH OF

EXPOSED THREADS

FIG. 6

SHmTER

LEVER

B

SHIFTER KNOB

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THROWER .......

KNOWYOUR:SNOW

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW

TH ROWER. Compare the illustrationswith your snowthrowertofamiliarize yourselfwith the location of vadous

controls and adjustments. 'Save this manual for future r_emn_

AUGER DRIVE TRACTION DRIVE

.... i LEVER LEVER

LEVER

...... . CHUTE DEFLECTOR :

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

WBGHT

TRANSFER

IGNITION

KEY

PRIMER BUTTON

BUTTON

REOOIIL

STARTER

HANDLE

CHOKE CONTROL

SCRAPER BAR

THROTTLE CONTROL

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SEARS TRAC-PLUS SNOWTHROWERS conformtothe safety standardsof the American National Standards

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AUGER DRIVE LEVER - Startsandstopsthe augerand

impeller(snowgathering andthrowing).

TRACTION DRIVE LEVER - Propelsthe snow thrower

forwardand in reverse.

SPEED SHIFTER LEVER - Selects the speed of the

snowthrower(6 speeds forwardand 2 speeds reverse).

HEADLIGHT -Turns onwheneverthe engineis running.

CRANK ASSEMBLY - Changesthe directionof snow

throwingthroughthedischargechute.

CHUTE DEFLECTOR - Changesthe distancethe snow

isthrown. :

• DISCHARGE CHUTE :Changes the direction the snow

is thrown.

" WEIGHTTRANSFER PEDAL- Engage for heavy snow

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conditions, to keep the snowthrowerfromclimbing drifts

and hard-packedsnow. When released, it eases trans-

portofthe snowthrower.

HEIGHT ADJUST SKIDS - Adjuststhegroundclear-

ance of the auger housing.

IGNITION KEY- Mustbe insertedto start the engine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON - Used to start;the

engine usingthe 120 V electricstarter.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Starts the engine manu-

ally. *

CHOKE CONTROL - Used to start a cold engine.

PRIMER BUTTON - Injectsfuel directlyintothe carbu-

retormanifoldforfast starts in cold weather.

THRO'I-rLE CONTROL -Controlsthe enginespeed,

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• OPERATION

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The operationofanysnowthrowercanresultinforeign objectsbeingthrownintothe

eyes, which can resultinsevere eye damage. Alwayswear safety glasses or eye

shieldswhile operatingthe:snow thrower.

We recommend standardsafety glasses or wide visionsafety mask for over your

glasses available at SEARS Retail or Catalog Stores.

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW

THROWER

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

Tum the crank assembly to setthe direction ofthe

snowthrowing.

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Loosenthe wing knob on the chute deflectorand

.... movethe deflectorto set the distance. Move the

deflector UP for more distance, DOWN for less

distance. Then tightenthe wing knob (Fig. 9).

TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

• To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive

lever (See Fig. 11).

• To stopthe track, release the traction drivelever.

• To stopthe engine, pushthethrottlecontrol leverto

: offand pullout the ignitionkey (See Fig. 10).

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

• To shift, release thetraction drive lever and move

the speed shifter lever to the speed you desire.

Ground speed is determined by snow conditions;

= Select the speed you desire by movingthe speed

shifterleverintotheappropriatecoloredarea onthe

...........controlpanel. =

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'.... Red - Wet, Heavy; Slushy, Extra Deep

Amber - Moderate

White - Very Light

= Green -Transport only

. Engage the tractionddve lever (See Fig 11, left

• hand).Asthe snowthrowerstartstomove,maintain

a firm hold on the handles, and guide the snow

, : thrower alongthe clearing path. Do not attemptto

push the snowthrower;

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• . To move the snow thrower backward, move the

speed shifter leverintofirstor secondreverse and

engage thetractiondrive lever (left hand).

IMPORTANT: DONOTMOVETHESPEED SHIFTER

. . LEVER WHILE THE TRACTION

LEVER IS DOWN.

TO THROW SNOW

• Pushdownthe auger drive lever (See Fig. 11,

: . right hand).

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• Release to stopthrowingsnow.

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WING KNOB

FIG, 10

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TRACTION DRIVE AUGER DRIVE

LEVER LEVER

OFF

ON ON

.LEFT _ RIGHT

HAND HAND

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FIG. 11

CAUTION: READ OWNER'S MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.

NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD

BYSTANDERS. STOP THE ENGINE BE-

FORE UNCLOGGING DISCHARGE

CHUTE OR AUGER HOUSING AND

BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE,

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OPERATION

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TO USE WEIGHT TRANSFER SYSTEM

In hard packedor heavy snow conditions,conventional

snowthrowerstendto rideupandleave unevenmounds

ofsnowbehind. Forthese conditions, your new tracked

snowthrowerhasa uniqueweighttransfer system(See '_

Fig. 12) designedto minimize ride-up.

Steppingonthe weighttransferpedalshiftsmoreweight

to the auger housing.This weight transfer keeps the

snow thrower in contact with the ground and reduces

ride-upon ice and snow.

in lighter snow conditions or when transporting, you

Shouldrelease the weight transfer system for easier

steering.

• To use theweighttransfer,holdthe upperhandle

firmlyand pushdown on theweighttransferpedal

(SeeFig.12)withtheballofyourfoot.

• To release,pullupon theweighttransferpedalwith

thetopofyourfoot.

NOTE: The weighttransfersystemwillnotwork ifthe

augerhousingheightadjustskidsareadjustedtothe

highestposition.

!BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

FILL/ADD OIL:

The engineon thissnow throwerwas shippedwithout

oil. Addoilbeforeyou start the engine. Remove the oil

fillcap/dipstickand fill the crank case to FULL lineon

dipstick (about 26 ounces) (See Fig. 13) with S.A.E.

_10W-30motoroil(orequivalent).Do notoverfULTighten

thefillcap/dipsticksecurelyeach time you checkthe oil

level.

NOTE: S.A.E. 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make

starling easier in areas where temperature is consis-

tently20° F. or lower.

FILL GAS:

WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcohol blended

fuels(calledgasoholorthoseusingethanolor methanol)

can attract moisturewhich leadsto separationand for-

marion of acids during storage. Acidicgas candamage

thefuel system of an enginewhile in storage.

To avoid engine problems,the fuel system should be

emptiedbefore storagefor 30 days or longer. Startthe

engineand letitrununtilthe fuel linesand carburetorare

empty. Use the carburetorbowldrain to emptyresidual

gasoline from the floatchamber (Fig. 42), Use fresh fuel

nextseason. (See Storageinstructionson page 25 for

additionalinformation.)

Never use engineor carburetorcleane_'productsinthe

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. !

Filtthefuel tankwithclean,fresh, unleaded grade auto:

:motive gasoline.Be surethat the container youpourthe

t2

OFF

ON

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FIG.12

OIL FILL CAWDIF_STICK

NOTE: OIL LEVEL

MUST BE BETWEEN

FULL AND ADD MARK

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RG.13

gasolinefrom isclean andfree fromrustor otherforeign

)articles.Neveruse gasolinethatmay bestale from long

)eriodsof storage in the container,

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A CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN

HANDLING OR STORING IT.

DO NOT RLL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW

THROWER IS RUNNING,WHEN IT IS HOT, OR

WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN ENCLOSED

AREA.

KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR AN ELEC-

TRICAL SPARK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE

RLLING THE FUEL TANK.

NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. FILL

THE TANKTOWITHIN 1/4 '- 112"FROMTHE TOP

TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL.

i ALWAYS FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND

USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILL-

ING.

MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED

CONTAINER AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON

THE CONTAINER.

TO STOP ENGINE

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PRIMER BUTTON

• To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to

STOP positionand remove key, Keep the key in a

safe place.The enginewill notstartwithoutthe key."

TO START ENGINE (Electric Starter)

Be sure that the engine has sufficientoil. The snow,

thrower engine isequippedwith a 120 voltA.C. electdc =

starter and recoilstarter. Beforestartingthe engine,be

certainthat you have read the following information:

COLD START (See Fig. 14)

s Be sure the auger drive and traction drive levers

are in the disengaged RELEASED position.

• Movethe throttlecontrol upto RUN position.

• Remove the keys fromthe plasticbag. Insert one

key into the ignitionslot=Be sure it Snaps into

place. DO NOT TURN KEY.='Keepthe secondkey

in a safe place.

• Rotatethe choke knobtO FULL choke position.

• Connect the powercordto the switchbox onthe

engine.

• Plug the other end of the power cord into a

three.h01e,grounded120 volt A.C. receptacle.

• ._ .P_ressthe primer button in cold weather. Press

two or three timeswhile keeping your fingerover

the vent hole on the primer button. Additional

priming may be necessary for the firststartif the

temperature is below 15° F.

• Push down on the starterbutton until the engine

starts. Do notcrank for more than 10 seconds at

atime. This electricstarter isthermallyprotected.

If overheated it will stop automatically and can

be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe

temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes=is

required).

• When the enginestarts,release the starter button

and slowlyrotatethe choketo OFFpositlon. ifthe

enginefalters, rotatethe choke to FULL and then

graduallyto OFF. •

• Disconnectthepowercordfrom the receptaclefirst

and then fromswitchbox on engine:

IGNITION

KEY

CHOKE

CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL

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FIG.14

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STARTER

BUTTON

BOX

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CAUTION: THIS STARTER IS EQUIPPED

WITH ATHREE-WIRE POWER CORD AND

PLUG AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE

ON 120 VOLT AC HOUSEHOLD CUR-

RENT. IT MUST BEPROPERLY GROUNDED AT

ALLTIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF ELEC=

TRICALSHOCK, WHICH MAY BE INJURIOUS TO

OPERATOR. FOLLOW ALL INST.RUCTIONS

CAREFULLY AS SET FORTH IN THE "TO START

ENGINE" SECTION. DETERMINE THAT YOUR

HOUSE WIRING IS A THREE-WIRE GROUNDED _

SYSTEM. ASK A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IF YOU

ARE NOT SURE. IF YOUR HOUSE WIRE SYSTEM

IS NOTA THREE-WIRE SYSTEM, DO NOT USE

THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDI-

TIQNS. IF YOUR SYSTEM IS GROUNDED AND A

THREE-HOLE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE

AT THE POIN YOUR STARTER WILL NORMALLY

BE USED, ONE SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN,

WHEN CONNECTING 120VOLTAC POWER CORD,

ALWAYS CONNECT THE CORD TO THE SWITCH

BOX ON THE ENGINE FIRST, THEN PLUG THE

OTHEREND INTO THE THREE-HOLE GROUNDED

RECEPTACLF--

WHEN DISCONNECTING POWER CORD, ALWAYS

UNPLUG THE END IN THE THREE-HOLE

GROUNDED RECEPTACLE FIRST.

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NOTE: Allowthe engineto warm up for a few minutes

because the engine will not develop full power until it

reaches operatingtemperature.

• Runthe engineatfullthrottleRUN whenthrowing

snow.

WARM START

Ifrestartingawarm engineaftera shortshutdown,leave

choke at OFF and do notpush the primer button.

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CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE IN-

A DOORS ORIN ENCLOSED, POORLY

VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EX-

HAUST CONTAINS CARBON MON-

OXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS.

KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE

CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS

ON ENGINE AND SNOW THROWER.

WARNING: TEMPERATURE OFMUFFLER AND

NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150° F. AVOID

THESE AREAS.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN OR YOUNG TEEN-

AGERS TO OPERATE OR BE NEAR SNOW

THROWER WHILE IT IS OPERATING.

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RATION

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CHOKE

CONTROL

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• To stop engine; move the throttle control lever to

STOP positionand removekey. Keep the key in a

Safe place. The enginewillnot start withoutthe key.

TO START ENGINE (Recoil Starter)

Besurethattheenginehassufficientoil. Beforestarting

-the engine, be certain that you have read the following

information:

COLD START (See Fig. 15)

• Besurethe augerdrive andthe tractionddve levers

are in the disengagedRELEASED position.

Move the throttlecontrolup to RUN position.

Push the key intothe ignitionslot.Be sure it snaps

intoplace. Donotturnkey. Removethe plasticbag

and extra key.

Rotate choke controlto FULL choke position.

Press the primer button in cold weather. Press

twoor three times, whilekeeping yourfinger over

the vent hole on the primer button. Additional

pdrningmay be .necessary for the firststart ifthe

temperature is below15° F.

Pull the starter handle rapidly, Do not allow the

....handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly

while keeping a firm holdonthe starter handle:

As the engine warms up and begins to operate

evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF

position.Ifthe enginefalters, returnto FULL choke,

then slowlymoveto OFF choke position.

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KEY

THROTTLE

FIG.15

RECOIL

STARTER

NOTE: Allowthe engine towarm upfor a few minutes

because the engine will not develop full power until it

reachesoperatingtemperature.

• Run the engine at or near the top speed when

throwing snow.

WARM START

Ifrestartingawarm engineaftera shortshutdown,rotate

choketoOFF insteadofFULL anddonotpushtheprimer

button.

FROZEN RECOIL STARTER

if the starter is frozen and will notturnengine:

• Pull as muchrope out of the Starteras possible.

• Release the starter handle and letitsnap back

• against the starter.

If the engine still fails to start, repeat. If continued

attempts do not free starter, foliQw the electric

starterproceduresto start.

To helpprevent possiblefreeze-up of recoilstarter and

engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow

removaljob.

• _ Withthe engine running, pullthe starterropehard

withacontinuouslull armstrokethreeorfourtimes.

Pullingof starterropewillproducea loudclattering

sound. This isnot harmfultothe engineor starter.

• With the engine not running, wipe all snow and

moisture_rom the carburetorcoverinareaofcontrol

levers; Also move throttle control, choke control,

and starterhandle several times.