CRRFTSMRN
5 Horsepower
22 Inch Dual Stage
120V. Electric Start
SNOWTHROWER
MODEL NO.
536.886140
Caution:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use
of this product.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
760996 09/17/97
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Warranty 2
Safety Rules
Contents of Shipping Carton
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
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 workmanship.
If this Craftsman Snow Thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
applies 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.
* Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con
tained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW
THROWER TO THE NEAREST 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.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D8.17WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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2-4
4-5 Repair Parts
5-8 Engine Repair Parts
8-14
14-16
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Service and Adjustments
Storage
Troubleshooting
Spanish(Espanol)
Parts Ordering/Service
17-21
22
23
24-32
33-37
38-63
Back Cover
SAFETY RULES
Look for this symbol to point out Important safety precautions. It means-
A
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plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting-up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.
IMPORTANT: Safety standards require
operator presence controls to minimize the
risk of injury. Your snow thrower is
equipped with such controls. Do not attempt
to defeat the function of the operator
presence control under any circumstances.
ATTENTiONtl! Become alertll! Your safety is involved.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
California Proposition 65
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engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the
State of Caiifomia to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
WARNING: The
TRAINING
1. Read the operator's manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the snow throwe
Know how to stop the snow thrower ar
disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the sr
thrower and keep them away while it
operating. Never allow adults to oper
the snow thrower without proper inst?
tion. Do not carry passengers.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of i
persons, particulariy small children:
pets. •
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping c
falling, especially when operating I'
reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area wh(
snow thrower is to be used an^
all doormats, sleds, boards, wir
other foreign objects.
2. Disengage all clutches before starting
the engine (motor).
3. Do not operate the snow thrower
without wearing adequate winter outer
garments.Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly
flammable.
(a) Use an approved fuel container.
(b) Never remove fuel tank cap or add
fuel to a running engine or hot
engine.
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with
extreme care. Never fill fuel tank
indoors.
(d) Replace fuel tank 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, allowing space for expansion
as the heat of the engine (motor)
and/or sun can cause fuel to
expand.
5. Use extension cords and receptacles
as specified by the manufacturer for all
snow throwers with electric drive
motors or electric starting motors.
6. Adjust the snow thrower height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
7. Never attempt to make any adjust
ments while the engine (motor) is
running (except when specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
8. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower
adjust to outdoor temperatures before
starting to clear snow.
9. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair to
protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the snow thrower.
OPERATION
1. Do not operate this machine if you are
taking drugs or other medication which
can cause drowsiness or affect your
ability to operate this machine.
2. Do not use this machine if you are
mentally or physically unable to
operate this machine safely.
3. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
4. Exercise extreme caution when oper-
ating on or crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
5. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine (motor), remove the wire from
the spark plug, disconnect the cord on
electric motors, thoroughly inspect the
snow thrower for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting anc
operating the snow thrower.
6. If the snow thrower should start to
vibrate abnormally, stop the (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
unclogging the auger/impeller housing
or discharge guide, and when making
any repairs, adjustments, or inspec
tions.
8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the auger/impeller and all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent acciden
tal starting.
9. Take all possible precautions when
leaving the snow thrower unattended.
Disengage the auger/impeller, stop
engine, and remove key.
10. Do not run the engine indoors, except
when starting the engine and for
transporting the snow thrower in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumes are dangerous (contain
ing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOR
LESS and DEADLY GAS).
11. Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Exercise caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
12. Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety
protective devices in place.
13. 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.
14. Do not overload the machine capacity
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.
16. Never direct discharge at bystanders or
allow anyone in front of the snow
thrower.
Disengage power to the auger/impeller
17.
when snow thrower is transportée
■ ■ sported c
not in use.
18. Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer of the
snow thrower (such as tire chains,
eiectric start kits, etc.).
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.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check shear bolts and other bolts
frequently for proper tightness to be
sure the snow thrower is in safe
working condition.
2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel
in the fuel tank inside a building where
ignition sources are present such as
hot water and space heaters, clothes
dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to
coot before storing in any enclosure.
3. Always refer to operator's manual
instructions for important details if the
snow thrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
Contents of Parts Bag (actual size)
1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)
2 - Parts Bags (not shown)
*Non-Assembly Parts, found
in tool box located on belt cover.
or
4. Maintain or replace safety and instruc
tion labels, as necessary.
5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes
after throwing snow to prevent freeze-
up of the auger/impeller.
WARNING: 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.
ADA№àERTi^bANGER
AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING AUGER-
KEEP HANDS, FEET,
AND CLOTHING AWAY!
r ^
STOP THE ENGINE
BEFORE UNCLOGGING
DISCHARGE CHLTTE!
1- Shifter
4 - Flatwashers 11/32 In.
1- Nut, 5/16-18 Reghex
1 - Screw, 5/16>18 X 2 In.
Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)
2 - Ignition Keys
(Attached to engine in plastic bag)
1 - Crank Assembly
1 - container 5W30 oil
ASSEMBLY
3 - Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18x1.00 In.
n.
1 - container Fuel
Stabilizer
1 - Snow Chute Assembly
A CAUTION: Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while assembling
snow thrower.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
1 - Knife to cut carton and plastic ties
2 - 1/2 inch wrenches (or adjustable
wrenches)
2 - 9/16 inch wrenches (or adjustable
wrenches)
2 - 3/4 inch wrenches (or adjustable
wrenches)
1 - Pliers (to spread cotter pin)
1 - Screwdriver
1 - Measuring tape or ruler
The figure below shows the snow thrower in
the shipping carton.
The figure below shows the snow thrower
completely assembled.
References to the right or left hand side
of the snow thrower are from the viewpoint
of the operator's position behind the unit.
Auger drive lever
Shifter,
lever
Traction drive lever
Clutch cable
Crank assembly
Chute deflector
Height
adjust
skids
TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER
FROM CARTON
• Locate and remove container of 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 materiai
from around the snow thrower.
• Cut aii four comers of the carton from top
to bottom and lay the panels flat.
• Roll the snow thrower off the carton by
pulling on the lower handle. CAUTION:
DO NOT back over cables.
• Remove the packing materiai from
handie assembiy and piastic protector on
top of auger housing.
• Cut ties securing the clutch control cables
to the lower handle and lay cables back
away from the motor frame.
TO INSTALL THE UPPER HANDLE
AND CRANK ASSEMBLY
• Cut tie holding shift rod to tower handle
and move shifter to the first gear.
• Loosen, but do not remove the screws,
flatwashers, iockwashers and hex nuts in
the upper hoies of the iower handie. See
figure below.
NOTE: Position cable through slots on
shifter plate.
* Install hardware supplied in the parts bag
(Screw, flatwasher, lockwasher, and hex
nut) into middle hole on right hand side of
handles. Do not tighten until all bolts are
in place.
* Locate crank assembly removed earlier
and remove the 3/8" nylon locknut and
flatwasher from the eye bolt assembly.
See figure below.
• Reinstall flatwasher and adapter. Install
eye bolt through lower hole in the left
hand side of the handle. See figure be
low.
• Install the 3/8" flatwasher and the 3/8" ny
lon locknut on the eye bolt as shown in
figure below.
• Raise upper handle into operating posi
tion. Upper handle should be to the
outside of the tower handle.
NOTE: Make sure the cables are not caught
between the upper and lower handle.
NOTE: If the cables have become discon
nected from the clutch levers, reinstall the
• Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis pin
and universal joint pin from yoke end of
crank rod assembly as shown in next fig
ure.
• Place universal joint into end of worm
gear lining up large holes. Insert universal
joint pin (ensure opening in pin is in line
with small openings in universal joint).
• Place yoke end of crank rod around uni
versal joint, lining up openings. Insert
clevis pin through assembly and secure
with cotter pin. Spread ends of cotter pin
to lock iniplace. See next figure.
• Tighten nut on eye bolt, keeping eye in
tine with the rod while tightening the in
side securely.
• Tighten all handle bolts.
TO INSTALL SHIFTER LEVER KNOB
• Thread the 1/2-13 hexjam nut found in the
parts bag onto shifter lever. Thread the
shifter lever knob onto the threaded end
of the shifter lever until it is snug against
the hexjam nut and the lip is pointed away
from the engine. Tighten hexjam nut
against the bottom of the shifter lever
knob. See figure below.
TO ASSEMBLE SNOW CHUTE
• Turn crank assembly counterclockwise
until it stops.
• Locate three carriage bolts, flatwashers
and nuts (found in parts bag) from snow
chute flange. DO NOT remove carriage
bolt over worm gear.
• Position snow chute on snow chute flange
and align the three holes in the snow
chute with holes in the snow chute flange
as shown in figure below.
• Install carriage bolts from inside of chute
as shown in figure below, flatwashers and
nuts.
• Tighten carriage botts securely. Be careful
not to overtighten. See figure below.
• Turn crank assembly clockwise and make
sure all carriage bolts are tight.
NOTE; If the cables have become discon
nected, reinstall spring as shown in figure
below. Clutch
Clutch Spring
TO CHECK/ADJUST CLUTCH CONTROL CABLES
The control cables attached to the auger
clutch lever and traction clutch lever as
shown in figure below may need to be ad
justed before you use your snow thrower.
For instructions on checking or adjusting the
control cables, (See To Adjust Clutch Control
Cables paragraph on page17).
HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW
THROWER
• Your snow thrower is equipped with height
adjust skids (see second figure on page 5)
on the outside of the auger housing. To
adjust the skid height for different
conditions, (see To Adjust Skid Height
paragraph on page 17).
/ 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 following
irriportant 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.
Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops the
auger and impeller (snow gathering and
throwing).
Traction Drive Lever - Propels the snow
thrower fonvard and in reverse.
Speed Shifter Lever - Selects the speed of
snow thrower (6 speeds fonward and 2
speeds reverse).
Crank Assembly - Changes the direction of
snow throwing through the discharge chute.
Chute Deflector - Changes the distance
the snow is thrown.
Discharge Chute - Changes the direction
the snow is thrown.
Height Adjust Skids - Adjusts the ground
clearance of the auger housing.
Ignition Key - Must be inserted to start the
engine.
OPERATION
Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the engine
manually.
Choke Control - Used to start a cold en
gine.
Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into the
carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold
weather.
Throttle Control - Controls the engine
speed.
Electric Starter Button - Used to start the
engine using the 120 V electric starter.
Shear Bolt - Shear bolts are designed to
break (to protect the machine) if an object
becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use
of a harder bolt will destroy the protection ,
provided by the shear bolt.
Toolbox- Spare shear pins and spacers >
located in toolbox.
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.
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Engine Engine Off Choke On Fast Slow Stop Fuel
Start Run
Drive Clutch Auger Clutch
H -A 9 B
Oil
Ignition Key
insert to run
pull out to stop
|,vJ_
Primer
Button
The operation of any snow thrower can re
sult in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye dam
age. 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, available at Craftsman Retail
Stores or Service Centers.
CAUTION: Read owner’s manual
before operating machine. Never direct
discharge toward bystanders. Release the
auger control bar and stop the engine
before unclogging discharge chute or auger
housing and before leaving the machine.
HOWTO USE YOUR SNOW
THROWER
TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER
• To stop throwing snow, release the auger
drive lever (see last figure on this page).
• To stop the wheels, release the traction
drive lever (see last figure on this page).
• To stop the engine, push the throttle con
trol lever to off and pull out (DO NOT
TURN) the ignition key, see figure below.
Primer button Starter Button
Ignition
key
TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD
• To shift, release the traction drive lever
and move the speed shifter lever to the
speed you desire. Ground speed is deter
mined by snow conditions. Select the
speed you desire by moving the speed
shifter lever into the appropriate area on
the speed selector.
Speeds 1,2- Wet, Heavy, Extra Deep
Speed 3 - Light
Speed 4 - Very Light
Speeds 5, 6 - Transport only
• Engage the traction drive lever as shown
in figure below, left hand. As the snow
thrower starts to move, maintain a firm
hold on the handles, and guide the snow
thrower along the clearing path. Do not at
tempt to push the snow thrower.
• To move the snow thrower backward,
move the speed shifter lever into first or
second reverse and engage the traction
drive lever (left hand).
IMPORTANT: Never move the speed shifter
lever white the traction lever is down.
TO THROW SNOW ^
• Push down the auger drive lever, see fig
ure below.
• Release to stop throwing snow.
Traction Drive Lever Auger Drive Lever
Choke
control
Throttle
Recoil starter
handle
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE
• Turn the crank assembly to set the direc
tion of the snow throwing.
• Loosen the wing knob on the chute de
flector and move the deflector to set the
distance. Move the deflector (UP) for
more distance, (DOWN) for less distance.
Then tighten the wing knob, see figure
below.
TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN
• The left hand wheel is secured to the axle
with a klick pin see figure below. This unit
was shipped with this klick pin in the
locked position (klick pin through hole
In wheel).
Locked
Position
Klick Pin
2-Wheel Drive
For ease of maneuverability in light snow
conditions, disconnect the klick pin from
the wheel locked position and push into
the single wheel drive (klick pin through
axle hole only) position (see figure
below). .
Make sure that the klick pin is in the
single wheel drive position of the axle
only and not through the locked position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE FILL OIL
NOTE: Engine may already contain some
residual oil. Check frequently when filling
the crankcase. Do not over fill. This snow
thrower was shipped with a container of
5W30 motor oil. This oil must be added to
the engine before operating. Remove the
oil fill cap/dipstick and fill the crank case to
(FULL) line on dipstick (20 ounces) (see
next figure).
Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each
time you check the oil level.
For extreme cold operating conditions of
0°F and below, use a partial synthetic
0W30 motor oil for easier starting.
NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be used
to make starting easier in areas where the
temperature is 20® F. or lower.
Oil Fill/Dipstick
NOTE: Oil level must be
between full and add
mark.
FILL GAS
NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI
FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA
AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS
FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to op
erate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include
the following emission control system(s):
EM, TWC (if so equipped). Include any user
adjustable features • therefore no other ad
justments are needed.
WARNING; Experience indicates that alco
hol blended fuels (called gasohol or those
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and for
mation of acids during storage. Acidic gas
can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Start the engine and let it
mn until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use the carburetor bowl drain to
empty residual gasoline from the float
chamber. Use fresh fuel next season (see
Storage instructions on page 22 for addi
tional information).
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
Fill the fuel tank with a fresh, clean, un
leaded regular, unleaded premium, or
reformulated automotive gasoline only. DO
NOT use leaded gasoline. Be sure that the
container you pour the gasoline from is
clean and free from rust or other foreign
particles. Never use gasoline that may be
stale from long periods of storage in the
container.
^ CAUTION: Gasoline is flammable and
caution must be used when handling or stor
ing it.
Do not fill fuel tank while snow thrower is
running, when it is hot, or when snow
thrower is in an enclosed area.
Keep away ffom 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 fun
nel or spout to prevent spilling.
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Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel be
fore starting the engine.
Store gasoline in a clean, approved con
tainer and keep the cap in place on the
container.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, move the throttle control
lever to ® (STOP) position and remove
key. Keep the key in a safe place. The
engine will not start without the key.
NOTE; DO NOT turn key.
TO START ENGINE (Electric Starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil.
The snow thrower engine is equipped with a
120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil
starter. Before starting the engine, be cer
tain that you have read the following infor
mation;
COLD START
• Be sure the auger drive and traction drive
levers are in the disengaged (released)
position.
• Move the throttle control to (FAST)
position. See figure on page 9.
• Remove the keys from the plastic bag.
Insert one key into the ignition slot. Be
sure it snaps into place. DO NOT TURN
KEY. Keep the second key in a safe
place.
• Rotate the choke knob clockwise to
choke ON position. See figure on page 9.
• Connect the power cord to the switch box
on the engine.
Ak CAUTION: This starter is equipped
with a three-wire power cord and plug
and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC
household current. It must be properly
grounded at all times to avoid the possibility
of electrical shock, which may be injurious
to operator. Follow all instructions carefully
as set forth in the "To Start Engine" section.
Determine that your house wiring is a threewire grounded system. Ask a licensed elec
trician if you are not sure. If your house wire
system is not a three-wire system, do not
use this electric starter under any condi
tions. If your system is grounded and a
three-hole receptacle is not available at the
point your starter will normally be used, one
should be installed by a licensed electrician.
When connecting 120 volt AC power cord,
always connect the cord to the switch box
on the engine first, then plug the other end
into the three-hole grounded receptacle.
When disconnecting power cord, aMrays
unplug the end in the three-hole grounded
receptacle first.
• Plug the other end of the power cord into
a three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C.
receptacle.
• Push the primer button while covering the
vent hole as follows: (Remove finger
from primer button between primes).
See figure on page 9 for location.
Do not prime if temperature is above
50“F.
Two times if temperature is 50°F to 15“F.
Four times if temperature is below 15“F.
• Ptish down on the starter button until the
engine starts. Do not crank for more than
10 seconds at a time. This electric starter
is thermally protected. If overheated it will
stop automatically and can be restarted
only when it has cooled to a safe tem
perature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes
is required).
• When the engine starts, release the
starter button and move choke lever to
“M2 choke” position. When engine runs
smoothly, move choke lever to “No
Choke" Position.
• Disconnect the power cord from the
receptacle first and then from the switch
box on engine.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for sev
eral minutes before blowing snow in tem
peratures below 0“F.
• Run the engine at full throttle ^ (FAST)
when throwing snow.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, move the throttle control
lever to O (STOP) position and remove
key. Keep the key in a safe place. The
engine will not start without the key.
NOTE: DO NOT turn key.
TO START ENGINE (Recoil Starter)
Be sure that*the engine has sufficient oil.
The snow thrower engine is equipped with
a recoil starter. Before starting the engine,
be certain that you have read the following
information:
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COLD START
• Be sure the auger drive and traction drive
levers are in the disengaged (released)
position.
• Move the throttle control to ^ (FAST)
position. See figure on page 9 for loca
tion.
• Remove the keys from the plastic bag. In
sert one key into the ignition slot. Be sure
it snaps into place. DO NOT TURN KEY.
Keep the second key in a safe piace.
• Rotate the choke knob clockwise to [-|
choke ON position. See figure on page 9.
• Push the primer button, see figure on
page 9, while covering the vent hole as
follows: (Remove finger from primer
button between primes).
Do not prime if temperature is above
50“F.
Two times if temperature is 50“F to
15°F.
Four times if temperature is below 15°F.
• Pull the recoil starter handle rapidly. Do
not allow the handle to snap back, but al
low it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
• As engine starts warms up move choke
lever to “1/2 choke" position. When engine
runs smoothly, move choke lever to “No
Choke” Position
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for sev
eral minutes before blowing snow in
temperatures below 0®F.
• Run the engine at full throttle ^ (FAST)
when throwing snow.
WARM START
If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave choke at (OFF) and do not
push the primer button. If the engine fails to
start, follow the Cold Start instructions
above.
If the starter still fails to turn engine, repeat
the two previous steps until the starter en
gages. Then continue with the directions for
cold start.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil
starter and engine controls, proceed as fol
lows after each snow removal job.
• 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.
• With the engine not running, wipe all
snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in area of control levers. Also move
throttle control, choke control, and starter
handle several times.
A CAUTION: Never run engine indoors
or in enclosed, pooriy ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains CARBON MON
OXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY
GAS. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from any moving parts on en
gine and snow thrower.
WARNING: Temperature of muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid
these areas.
DO NOT allow children or young teenagers
to operate or be near snow thrower while it
is operating.
A CAUTION: Do no attempt to remove
any item that may become lodged in
auger without taking the following precau
tions:
* Release auger drive and traction drive
levers.
* Move throttle lever to stop position.
* Remove (DO NOT TURN) ignition key.
* Disconnect spark piug wire.
* Do not piace your hands in the auger or
discharge chute. Use a pry bar.
FROZEN RECOIL STARTER
If the starter is frozen and will not turn
engine:
• Pull as much rope out of the starter as
possible.
• Release the starter handle and let it snap
back against the starter.
SNOW THROWING TIPS
• For maximum snow thrower efficiency in
removing snow, adjust ground speed,
NEVER the throttle. Go slower in deep,
freezing, or wet snow. If the tracks slip,
reduce forward speed. The engine is de
signed to deliver maximum performance
at fuil throttle and should be run at this
power setting at all times. Most efficient
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snow blowing is accomplished when the
snow is removed immediately after it
falls.
For complete snow removal, slightly over
lap each path previously taken. Use
more overlap in deep snow to prevent
overloading.
The snow should be discharged down
wind whenever possible. In windy condi
tions, lower the chute deflector to direct
discharged snow close to the ground,
where it is less likely to blow into un
wanted areas.
For normal usage, set the skids so that
the scraper bar is 1/8" above the sleds.
For extremely hard-packed snow sur
faces, adjust the skids upward so that the
scraper bar touches the ground.
On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, set
the skids at 1-1/4" below the scraper bar
(See To Adjust Skids Height paragraph
on page 17). Stones and gravel must not
be picked up and thrown by the machine.
• After the snow throwing job has been
completed, allow the engine to idle for a
few minutes, which wilt melt snow and
accumulated ice off the engine.
• Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after
each use.
• Remove ice and snow accumulation and
all debris from the entire snow thrower,
and flush with water (if possible) to re
move all salt or other chemicals. Wipe
snow thrower dry.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSE POWER: 5HP
DISPLACEMENT: 12.04 cu. in.
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 2 quart
___________________(unleaded)
OIL (20 oz. Capacity) ; 5W-30
SPARK PLUG:
Champion RJ19LM
(Gap .030) or
Equivalent
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICE
RECORDS
After
Fill In dates as
you complete
regular service
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Tighten all screws and nuts
Check Traction Clutch Cable
Adjustment (See cable Adj)
Replace Spark Plug
Check Drive Belts
Lubricate all pivot points
Drain Fuel
Check Auger clutch cable
Adjustment (See Cable Adj)
first 2
Hours
Before
Each
Use
VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .010 In.
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
As
Needed
Every
10
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Each
Season
»
Exhaust: .010 In.
SERVICE
DATES
Before
Storage
I/'
Lubricate Disc Drive Plate Zerk
14
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this snow thrower does not
cover items that have been subjected to op
erator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain the snow thrower as instructed in
this manual. The maintenance chart is pro
vided to assist the operator in properly
maintaining the snow thrower.
Some adjustments will need to be made pe
riodically to properly maintain your snow
thrower.
AFTER FIRST USE
• Check for any loose or damaged parts.
• Tighten any loose fasteners.
• Check and maintain the auger.
• After each use, remove all snow and slush
off the snow thrower to prevent freezing of
auger or controls.
• Check controls to make sure they are
functioning properly.
• If any parts are worn or damaged, replace
immediately.
LUBRICATION CHART
Lubricate
Disc Drive
Plate Zerk
with a Hi
Temp EP
Moty
Grease.
SNOW THROWER
LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS
• Lubricate Disc Drive Plate every twenty-five
(25) hours and at the end of the season and/
or before storage.
To Lubricate:
• Position speed selector lever in first gear.
• Stand the snow thrower up on the auger
housing end.
• Remove the bottom panel (see second
figure on page 19).
Rubber
Friction
ex
Shaft
Wheel
Gears
(Require
No
Lubrication)
Friction „ _
Wheel Grease Zei
Bearing Assembly-
Place coin In gap
between Irlctlon
wheel and disc drive
J/plate
Point at which grease
should be visible
□
-Grease Zerk
• Turn disc drive plate clockwise by hand
until grease zerk is clearly visible at front
center. See figure below.
• Place a coin or (a shim of equal thick
ness) between the rubber friction wheel
and disc drive plate to prevent rubber fric-|
tion wheel contacting the drive disc.
• To grease zerk, use a hand grease gun,
lubricate with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease
See inset of second figure on this page.
DO NOT over fill or allow grease to come
in contact with the disc drive plate or fric
tion wheel or damage will result. Fill zerk
only until grease becomes visible below
bearing assembly located under grease
zerk. See jnsert in figure above.
IMPORTANT: Remove coin and ensure that
a gap exists between friction wheel and disc
drive plate.
NOTE: Clean all excess grease found on
friction disc hub.
CAUTION: Do not allow grease to contact
friction wheel and disc drive plate.
15
LUBRICATION
• Hex Shaft and Gears - Hex shaft and
gears require no lubrication. All bearings
and bushings are lifetime lubricated and
require no maintenance.
NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above
components can cause contamination of
the friction wheel. If the disc drive plate or
friction wheel comes in contact with grease
or oil, damage to the friction wheel will re
sult.
Should grease or oil come in contact with
the disc drive plate or friction wheel, be sure
to clean the plate and wheel thoroughly.
NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and
gears should be wiped with 5W-30 motor oil
to prevent rusting. See figure above.
• Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box
has been factory lubricated for life. If for
some reason lubricant should leak out,
have auger gear case checked by a com
petent repairman.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Check the crankcase oil level (see figure be
low) before starting the engine and after
each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add
S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil as needed. Tighten
fill cap/dipstick securely each time you
check the oil level.
NOTE: Oil level must be
between full and add mark
OIL RECOMMENDATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SG. Select
the oil’s viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature:
NOTE: For extreme cold operating condi
tions of 0° and below, use a partial synthetic
0W30 motor oil for easier starting.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils improve
starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils wilt result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your engine
oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
Change the oil every 25 hours and at the
beginning of each season.
• Position the snow thrower so that the oil
drain plug is at the lowest point on the en
gine. Remove the oil drain plug and the oil
fill cap/dipstick. Drain the oil into a suit
able container. Oil wilt drain more freely
when warm.
• Replace the oil drain plug and tighten se
curely.
SPARK PLUG
• Make sure that the spark plug is tightened
securely into the engine and the spark
plug wire is attached to the spark plug.
• If a torque wrench is available, torque
plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds.
• Clean the area around the spark plug
base before removal to prevent dirt from
entering the engine.
• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap
periodically at .030 inch.
16
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
A
CAUTION: Always disconnect the
spark plug wire and tie back away from
the plug before making any adjustments
or repairs.
TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT
This snow thrower is equipped with two
height adjustment skids, located on the out
side of the auger housing (see figure be
low). These skids elevate the front of the
snow thrower.
For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids
as follows:
• Check tire pressure (14 to 17 pounds).
• Place the extra shear bolts supplied
(found in parts bag) under each end of the
scraper bar near but not under the skid.
• Loosen the skid mounting nuts (see figure
above) and adjust the skids up to bring
the front of the snow thrower down. Re
tighten the mounting nuts.
• Set the skid on the other side at the same
height.
For rocky or uneven surfaces, adjust the
skids as follows:
• Raise the front of the snow thrower by
moving the skids down. This will help pre
vent rocks and other debris from being
picked up and thrown by the auger.
• Loosen the carriage bolts and nu*s secur
ing the scraper bar to the auger housing.
• Adjust the scraper bar to the proper posi
tion.
• Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts, mak
ing sure that the scraper bar is parallel
with the working surface.
• For extended operation, the scraper bar
may be reversed. If the scraper bar must
be replaced due to wear, remove the car
riage bolts and nuts and install a new
scraper bar.
CAUTION: Be certain to maintain proper
ground clearance for your particular area to
be cleared. Objects such as gravel, rocks
or other debris, if struck by the impeller,
may be thrown with sufficient force to cause
personal injury, property damage or dam
age to the snow thrower.
TO ADJUST THE CLUTCH CONTROL
CABLES
Periodic adjustment of the cables may be
required due to normal stretch and wear on
the belts. To check for correct adjustment,
the control lever must be in the full forward
position, resting on the plastic bumper. The
control cables are correctly adjusted when
the center of the "Z" fitting is in the center of
the hole and there is no droop in the cable.
See figure below.
Control Lever
Auger Drive Lever
”Z" Fitting
must be in full
forward position
(Just contacting
plastic bumper)
when checking
TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR
After considerable use, the metal scraper
bar will have a definite wear pattern. The
scraper bar may have to be returned to its
original lower setting to maintain the original
performance level. To adjust:
• Position the snow thrower on a level sur
face.
• Make sure both tires are equally inflated.
Proper tire pressure is 14 to 17 PSI. See
side of tire for maximum inflation. Do not
exceed sidewall maximum pressure on
tire.
Plastic Bumper
If adjustment^is necessary:
• Remove fuel from tank, and stand blower
on end.
• Disconnect the "Z" fitting from drive lever.
• Pull rubber boot off the top of the spring.
Push the cable through the spring (see
first figure on page 18) to expose the
threaded portion of the cable.
17
AUGER DRIVE BELT
If your snow thrower will not discharge
snow, and the auger drive belt (see figure
below) is damaged, replace it as follows;
• Hold the square end of the threaded por
tion with pliers and adjust the locknut in or
out until the excess slack is removed.
• Pull the cable back through the spring
and connect the cable. Do the same for
the other lever cable, if needed.
NOTE; Whenever the traction drive or au
ger belts are adjusted or replaced, the
cables will need to be adjusted.
TO ADJUST BELTS
AUGER DRIVE BELT
If your snow thrower will not discharge
snow, check the control cable adjustment. If
it is correct, then check the condition of the
auger drive belt. It may be loose or dam
aged. If it is damaged, replace it (see To
Replace Belts on this page).
Traction Drive
Pulley
Traction
Drive Belt
Belt Guide
(Right Hand)
Traction Drive
Idler Pulley
Auger Idler
Pulley
Auger Drive Belt
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove the belt cover (see figure
below).
Auger Drive
Pulley
Belt Guide
(Left Hand)
TRACTION DRIVE BELT
The traction drive belt (see second figure
on this page) has constant spring pressure
and does not require adjustment.
• Replace the traction drive belt if it is slip
ping (see To Replace Belts paragraph on
page 18).
TO REPLACE BELTS
The drive belts on this snow thrower are of
special construction and should be replaced
with original equipment belts available from
your nearest Craftsman Store or Service
Center.
You will need the assistance of a second
person while replacing the belts.
Drain the gaisoline from the fuel tank by re
moving the fuel line at the carburetor. Drain
the gas into a container and reinstall the
fuel line.
CAUTION: Drain the gasoline out
doors, away from fire or flame.
Loosen the belt guides (see first figure
this column) and pull away from the en
gine drive pulley.
Loosen nut on the auger idler pulley (see
first figure, this column) and pull idler pul
ley away from the belt.
Remove top two bolts that secure auger
housing to motor mount frame. Loosen
bottom two bolts. Auger housing and mo
tor mount frame will separate, hinged by
bottom two bolts.
Remove ojd belt from the auger drive pul
ley.
Install the original equipment replacement
belt in reverse order of removal.
Position drive belt onto the auger drive
pulley.
Adjust the belt guides (see To Adjust The
Belt Guides paragraph on page 19).
Reinstall the belt cover.
1B
• Check clutch control cable adjustment,
see page 17.
• Reconnect spark plug wire.
TRACTION DRIVE BELT
If your snow thrower will not move forward,
check the traction drive belt (see second
figure on page 18) for wear (Check other
causes also in the Trouble Shooting Points
section). If the traction drive belt needs to
be replaced, proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Remove the belt cover (see last figure on
page 18).
• Loosen the belt guides and pull away
from engine drive pulley (see first figure).
• Loosen nut on auger idler and pull auger
idler pulley away from belt. Note location
of idler pulley for later re-installation.
• Remove auger drive belt from engine pul
ley.
• Pull the idler pulley away from the drive
belt, allowing belt to be positioned onto
engine pulley.
• Release idler pulley. Ensure idler pulley is
properly engaged with belt.
• Reinstall auger drive belt.
• Adjust belt guides (see To Adjust The
Belt Guides paragraph below).
• Adjust idler on auger belt.
• Reinstall the belt cover.
• Reconnect the spark plug wire.
TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDES
After you replace the traction or auger drive
belt, you need to adjust one or both of the
belt guides. Proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Remove the belt cover (See last figure on
page 18).
• Engage the auger drive clutch lever.
• Measure the distance between the belt
guides and the belt (See next figure). The
distance should be 3/32" for each guide.
• If adjustment is necessary, loosen the
belt guide mounting bolts. Move the belt
guides to the correct position. Tighten the
mounting bolts.
• Reinstall the belt cover.
• Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Drive Pulley
3/32 Inch
Belt Guide,
(Right Hand)
Auger Idler
Beit Guide
(Left Hand)
3/32 Inch
Impeller
TO ADJUST THE FRICTION WHEEL
If the snow thrower will not move fonward,
you need to check the traction drive belt, the
traction drive cable or the friction wheel. If
the friction wheel is damaged, it will need to
be replaced (see the To Replace Friction
Wheel paragraph on page 20). If the friction
wheel is not worn, check the adjustment, as
follows:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Drain the gasoline from the gas tank.
• Stand snow thrower on the auger housing
end.
• Remove the bottom panel (see figure be
low).
Motor Mount Frame Remove Top Bolts
Bottom
Panel
Auger
Housing
Loosen Bottom Bolt
(each side)
• Position the shifter lever in first (1) gear.
• Note the position of the friction wheel on
the disc drive plate. The right outer side of
the disc drive plate should be 3" from the
center of the friction wheel (See figure be
low).
Friction
Wheel __wex Shaft
19
If adjustment is necessary:
• Loosen bolts in speed selector lever (see
figure below).
Speed Selector Lever
TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL
Remove right side bearing plate. Leave
hex shaft in original position.
Remove friction wheel from hub. Slip fric
tion wheel off hex shaft towards right side.
See figure below.
If the snow thrower will not move fonward,
and the friction wheel is worn or damaged,
you need to replace it as follows: (First allow
the engine to cool).
• Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
• Drain the fuel in a container and reinstall
the fuel line.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• Stand the snow thrower up on the auger
housing end (see figure below).
n Friction Wheel,
Bearing
Bearing
Plate Bolts
Fasteners
(Bolts,
lockwashers
and nuts)
Uriit Standing on Auger Housing End
Plate Bolts
Remove the bottom panel (see second
figure on page 19).
Remove the three (3) fasteners securing
the friction wheel to the hub (see second
figure above).
Remove the four bolts securing the bear
ing plates (both sides), (see second fig
ure above).
Auger
TO REPLACE AUGER SHEAR BOLT
The augers are secured to the auger shaft
with special bolts (see figure betow) that are
designed to break (to protect the machine) if
an object becomes lodged in the auger
housing. Use of a harder bolt will destroy the
protection provided by the shear bolt.
Shear Pin
hear Bolt
Spacer
IMPORTANT: To ensure safety and perfor
mance levels, only original equipment shear
bolts should be used. When replacing shear
bolts, be sure to replace shear bolt spacers.
To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed as
follows:
• Move the throttle to O (STOP) and turn
off all controls.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire. Be sure
all moving parts have stopped.
• Align the hole in the auger tube with the
hole in the auger shaft. Install the new
shear pin and shear bolt spacer found in
toolbox on top of belt cover.
NOTE: Spacer fits inside the larger hole in
the auger tube.
• Reconnect the spark plug wire.
20
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting,
see your nearest Authorized Craftsman
Service Center. Engine performance shouid
not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet.
For operation at higher elevations, contact
your Authorized Craftsman Service Center.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine
governor, which is factory set for proper en
gine speed. Overspeeding the engine
above the factory high speed setting can be
dangerous. If you think the engine-governed
high speed needs adjusting, contact your
nearest Craftsman Service Center, which
has the proper equipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments.
TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE
SPARK PLUG
NOTICE: This spark ignition system meets
all requirements of the Canadian Interfer
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.
NOTICE: This engine complies with all cur
rent Australian and New Zealand limitaions
regarding electromagnetic interference. If
you have difficulty starting your snow
thrower, you may need to adjust or replace
the spark plug. Follow the instructions be
low.
Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are
pitted or burned or if the porcelain is
cracked.
TO ADJUST:
* Clean the spark plug by carcfu!!y scrap
ing the electrodes (do not sand bl'ist or
use a wire brush).
• Be sure the spark plug is clean and free
of foreign material. Check the electrodes
gap (see figure below) with a wire feeler
gauge and reset the gap to .030 inch if
necessary.
TO REPLACE:
• If you need a new spark plug, use only
the proper replacement spark plug (See
page 14).
• Set the gap to .030 inches.
• Before installing the spark plug, coat its
threads lightly with oil or grease to insure
easy removal.
• Tighten the plug firmly into the engine.
• If a torque wrench is available, torque the
plug to 18 to 23 ft. - lbs.
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STORAGE
A
CAUTION: Never store your snow
thrower indoors or in an enclosed, poorly
ventilated area if gasoline remains in the
tank, fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light from a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, cigarette, etc.
To prevent engine damage (if snow thrower is
not used for more than 30 days) follow the
steps below.
SNOW THROWER STORAGE
• Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.
• Lubricate ail lubrication points (See the
Maintenance section on pages 14-16).
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
securely fastened. Inspect all visible mov
ing parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur
faces; sand lightly before painting.
• Cover the bare metal parts of the blower
housing auger and the impeller with rust
preventative, such as a spray lubricant.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by a
Craftsman Service Center is a good way to
insure that your snow thrower will provide
maximum performance for the next season.
ENGINE STORAGE
Gasoline must be removed or treated to pre
vent gum deposits from forming in the tank,
filter, hose, and carburetor during storage.
Also during storage, alcohol blended gaso
line that uses ethanol or methanol (some
times called gasohol) attracts water. It acts
on the gasoline to form acids which damage
the engine.
• To remove gasoline, run the engine until
the tank is empty and the engine stops.
Then drain remaining gasoline from car
buretor by pressing upward on bowl drain
located on the bottom of carburetor (see
figure below).
• If you do not want to remove gasoline,
use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit or
purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No.
33500. Add fuel stabilizer to any gasoline
left in the tank to minimize gum deposits
and acids. If the tank is almost empty,
mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a
separate container and add some to the
tank.
Always follow instructions on stabilizer con
tainer. Then run engine at least 10 minutes
after stabilizer is added to allow mixture to
reach carburetor. Store snow thrower in a
safe place. See Warning s^ove.
You can keep your engine in good operating
condition during storage by:
• Changing oil (See page 16).
• Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This
can be done by first removing the spark
plug and squirting a few drops of clean
engine oil into the spark plug hole. Then
cover the spark plug hole with a rag to
absorb oil spray. Next, rotate the engine
by pulling the starter rope fully out two or
three times. Finally, reinstall spark plug
and attach spark plug wire.
OTHER
• If possible, store your snow thrower in
doors and cover it to give protection from
dust and dirt.
• If the machine must be stored outdoors,
block up the snow thrower to be sure the
entire machine is off the ground.
• Cover the snow thrower with a suitable
protective cover that does not retain
moisture. Do not use plastic or vinyl.
IMPORTANT: Never cover snow thrower
while engine and exhaust areas are still
warm.
Bowl Drain
Carburetor Bowl
22
TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE
Difficult starting
Engine runs er>
ratically
Engine stalls
Engine runs er
ratically;
or
Loss of power
Excessive
vibration
Units fails to
propel itself
CAUSE CORRECTION
Defective spark plug
Water or dirt in fuel system
Blocked fuel line or low on fuel
Replace defective plug
Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel
Clean fuel line; check fuel sup
ply; add fresh gasoline (gaso-
line/oil mixture if 2-cycle engine)
Unit running on CHOKE
Water or dirt in fuel system
Move choke lever to OFF position
Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel
Loose parts; damaged impeller
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Tighten all bolts and make all
necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have the unit ser
viced by a Craftsman service
repairman
Drive belt loose or damaged
Incorrect adjustment of auger con
Replace drive belt
Adjust traction drive cable
trol cable
Unit fails to
discharge snow
Worn or damaged friction wheel
Auger drive belt loose or dam
aged
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly
Shear boit broken
Discharge chute clogged
Foreign object lodged in auger
Repair friction wheel
Replace auger belt
Adjust auger control cable
Replace with shear pin located
in tool box on belt cover.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean discharge chute and in
side of auger housing.
Stop engine immediately and dis
connect spark plug wire. Remove
object from auger.
23
CRAFTSMAN 22” - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.886140
ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY
REF
NO.
6
7
8
9
PART NO.
330783
6216
6217
6219
760996
PART NAME
Motor, Electric Starter
Screw, 1/4-20X.50
Screw #6-32x2.50
Cord, Starter Motor
Owner’s Manual Eng/Sp
BEF,
AUGER FRAME
REF^
PART NO. PART NAME
NO.
ENGINE Model 143.985003 53
10
; (See Engine pages)
12 710024 Screw, 5/16-18 58
120638 Washer, Hvsptik 59
13
3949 Guide, Rod Belt RH
31
33 120638
Washer, Hvsptik 63
34 910828 Screw, 5/16-24X.625
41 3949 Guide, Rod Belt LH 68
120638 Washer, Hvsptik
43
44 910828 Screw. 5/16-24X.625
51 579855
Washer, Crankshaft
Note: Always use original equipment parts. Use of
service/replacement parts other than original parts
may void your warranty.
24
REF.
NO.
57
60
67
69
REF,
PULLEY
PART NO.
579854
579932
73840
586251,
586253
581264
313826
120382
39573
PART NAME
Pulley Half V3L
Belt,V3L 33.13Lg
Flatwasher .765x1.12x.06
Spacer, Sleeve
Pulley, Engine
Belt. V 4L
Flatwasher
Washer, RegspUk
Screw, 3/8-24x1.00
All unnumbered items are
Interchangeable with opposite side
326928F
CRAFTSMAN 22" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.886140
FRAME ASSEMBLY
REF.
AUGER
HOUSiNG
REF.
AUGER
HOUSrNG
REF.
NO. PART NO.
80 340578-833
88
780055 Screw, 5/16-18X.50 Tap,
90 583031-853 Panel, Bottom
91
310169
100
761195 Plate, Clutch Arm Mtg.
103
761198
104
710200
105 41529
106
340682
107
340579
108
761153
109
340869
110
180124
112
313843
115
41529
PART NAME
Frame Assembly
Screw, 1/4-20x.63Tap.
Arm-Clutch
Bolt, 3/8-16 Shoulder
Nut, 3/8-16 Hxctrlkjam
Clip, Cable
Bracket,Compact CableMtg
Cable, Auger Clutch Cont.
Shield, Cable
Screw, 3/8-16x1.25
Idler Pulley
Nut, 3/8-16 Hxctrlkjam
I
REF.
AUGER
HOUSING
342573A
REF.
PART NO. PART NAME
NO.
313854 Spring, Tension Return I
133
140 579872 Lever, idler Arm Traction
180077
141
142 73795 Flatwasher.328x.125x.075
143 579865,
144 71038 Nut, 5/16-18 Hexctrik
313854
145
180124
146
148 313843
149 41529 Nut, 3/8-16 Hexctrlkjam
760478 Belt Cover w/ Storage
160
161 310169 Screw, 1/4-20X.63 Tap
162 120392 Flatwasher .281x.63x.065
163 760539
Screw. 5/16-18X.75
Bushing, Idler Lever
Idler Spring
Screw, 3/8-16x1.25
Idler Pulley
Lid, Belt Cover
25
CRAFTSMAN 22” - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.886140
DRIVE ASSEMBLY
190
-198
REF.
NO.
PART NO.
190 579941
191
313853
192
137185
193
313919 Return Spring
195 579937
196 11871
198 782585
210 583163-853
211
583206
215 583155
216 85501
217 71074
221 73811
222
580969
223 43846
224
580970
225 580961
226
580965
227 578962
228
229 180020
230
120380
334163
PART NAME
Lever, Shaft Tract. Clutch
Bearing, Flanged
Cotter Pin .125x1.00
Lever, Spring Trac Cl.
Screw, 1/4-20X.63
Nut, 1/4-20 Reghexctrik
Disc, Assy Fric. Wheel
Zer, Grease
Shaft, Hex Traction
Bearing, Trunion
Bearing, Trunion
Ring, Retaining
Flatwasher .680x1.12x.060
Bearing, Ball
Key, Square
Pulley, V3L
Wave Washer
Flatwasher .281x1 .OOx.063
Washer, Regsptik
Screw, 1/4-20X.75
Bearing & Retainer Assy.
REF.
NO. PART NO
231 780055
235 579858
240 579897
243 462
244 71074
245 337029
246 313883
11871
247
249 303008
250 579858
255 334163
256
780055
270
334168
271
780055
275 579893
276
334163
277
780055
278 579867
26
PART NAME
Screw, 5/16-18X.50 Tap.
Washer, Sp. .502x.75x.0605
Hex, Assy #40-8
Ring, Retex
Flatwasher .53x1 .OOx.063
Bearing, Trunion Cl. Release
Wheel ^y. Friction Disc
Screw, 1/4-20X.63
Nut, 1/4-20 HexKeps
Washer, Sp .502x.75x.0605
Bearing & Retainer Assy.
Screw, 5/16-18X.50 Tap.
Bearing & Retainer Assy.
Screw, 5/16-18X.50 Tap.
Jack Assy #41-36T&8T
Bearing & Retainer Assy.
Screw, 5/16-18X.50 Tap.
Chain, Roller #42
CRAFTSMAN 22" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.886140
GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY
REF.
NO. PART NO.
300
10577
301
10576
303
710025
304
46931
305 303008
306 9344
310
9566
311 50304
312
48275
313 340284
314 51279
315
51405
PART NAME
Gear Case, RH
Gear Case, LH
Screw, 1/4-20x75
Nut, 1/4-20 Mac-Lock
Nut, 1/4-20 Hexkeps
Screw, 3/8-16x.50 Tap.
Oil Seat
Bearing, Flanged
Flatwasher 752x1,24x.093
Shaft, Auger Output
Gasket, Gear Case
Gear, Worm
REF.
NO. PART NO.
316 431787
320 50221
321
583125
322
580295,
323
454565
324
48275
325 313828
326 50304
327
9566
340
760194-853 impel Assy.
341
454565
27
313996B
PART NAME
Key, Woodruff #61
Bearing, Flanged
Shaft, Worm Imp
Thrust Collar
Spring Pin
Flatwasher 752x1,24x.093
Bearing, Roll
Bearing, Flanged
Oil Seal
Spring Pin
CRAFTSMAN 22" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.886140
AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY
REP.
PART NO. PART NAME
NO.
480 583124 Pulley, V4L
481 577400
71371
482
485 334514 Spacer, Slev .676x1 x.53
490 582960 Retainer, Ball
491 43846 Bearing, Ball
493 180077
499 710026
500
760811-833 Housing Assy.
502
309235 Ratchet Fastener
504 71003
505 120382
506 1499
510
581395-853 Blade, Scraper 24*
511 340714
514
780285 Nut, 1/4-20 Whiz-lk
520
340520-853 Auger Assy LH
521
340525-853 Auger Assy RH
* When ordering replacement parts order Shear Pin, part #760875
Screw 5/16-18X.63
Square Key ,18Sqx.88Lg
Screw, 5/16-18X.75
Nut, 5/16-18 Hexwdfllk
Screw, 3/8-16X.75
Washer, Regsptik
Nut, 3/8-16 Reghexctrik
Carr. Bolt, 1/4-20X.75
REF.
PART NO. PART NAME
NO.
•
522
523 3943
n
524
9517
525
526 8619 Nut, 5/16-18 Wdfl
527 9357 Screw, 5/16-18X.75
540 780061
541 340720
542 120393
543
120638
544 120376
26
339972F
Screw. 1/4-20x1.75
Spacer Sleeve
Nut, 1/4-20 Reghexctrik
Flanged Bearing
Skid, Height Adjust
Carr. Bolt 5/16-18X.75
Ratwasher .344x.69x.065
Washer, HvspUk
Nut, 5/16-18 Reghex
CRAFTSMAN 22" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.886140
DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY
REF.
NO.
PART NO.
582 340720
583 12021
584 71038
588 6711
PART NAME
Carr. Bolt 5/16-18X.75
Washer. Plastic
Nut, 5/16-18 hexnylon
Plastic Washer
592 12021 Plastic Washer
593 6711 Plastic Washer
594 120393 Flatwasher .344x.69x.065
595
120638
Washer, Hvsptik
596 120393 Flatwasher ,344x.69x.065
597 13527
598 120376
599 126358
600
600-1
760990-853
760989
Knob, T 2 Blade
Nut, 5/16-18 Reghex
Carr. Bolt 5/16-18x1.00
Chute Assembly
Lower Chute
REF.
NO.
600-2 11780
600-3 305216
601
602
603
604 760268
605
606
607 180020
608
609
610
611
29
PART NO.
PART NAME
Upper Chute
Hinge Pin
586280
120393
7103^
Carr, Bolt 5/16-18x1.00
Flatwasher .344x.69x.065
Nut, 5/16-18 Hexnyl
Flap, chute Insert
760987
Pop, Rivet
585214-853 Collar. Chute Rect.
Screw, 1/4-20X.75
120392
782585
337227
585193
Flatwasher .281x.63x.065
Nut, 1/4-20 Reghexctrik
Retainer, Ring Inner
Retainer, Ring Outer
CRAFTSMAN 22" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.886140
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
REF
NO. PART NO. PART NAME
720 9552-853
724 11234
725 120393
726 120638
727 120376
728 11261
730 334195
731 334195
733 4140
734 3535
739 4049
741 1579
743 579869
Upper HarKile
Screw, 5/16-18x2.75
Flatwasher .344x.69x.065
Washer, Hvsptik 750 339541-853 Handle, Lower
Nut, 5/16-18 Reghex 751 180079
Stop, Red Plastic 752
Kit for RH Handie Assy 753 120376
Kit for LH Handie Assy. 754 309436
Pin, Clutch Handie 755 337407-853
Nut, Push On
Bumper, Reel.
Cabie, Ciutch
Spring, Tension
REF.
AUGER FRAME
REF
NO. PART NO. PART NAME
744 1673
745 782585
746
308146 Boot, Clutch Spring
Spring, Auger Clutch
Nut, 1/4-20 Reghexctrlk
Screw 5/16-18x1.00
120638 Washer, Hvsptik
Nut, 5/16-18 Reghex
Pushnut, 5/16
Brkt, Gear Seiectc^
756
180087
Screw, 5/16-18x2.00
757 300303 Screw, Ptastite
30
3396228
CRAFTSMAN 22" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.886140
WHEEL ASSEMBLY
REF.
NO. PART NO. PART NAME
650
652
653
654
655
656
671
580883
583012
73839
782585
581730
579867
73840
Shaft, Axle Wheel/mid
Sprkf & Hub Assy.
Screw 14-20x2.25
Nut, i/4-20 Reghxctrik
Bearing, Flanged
Chain, Roller #42x40P
Ratwasher.765x1.12X.06
LO'vVFR
V\ ,
SHIFnr YOKE ASSEMBLY
HArjfiLF
Jl'
\
31
REF.
NO. PART NO. PART NAME
673 585591 Bushing, Wheel 4'Lg
318504
675
676 577015
677 782585
678 239 Ring, Ret.
73842
679
REF.
PART NO. PART NAME
NO.
790 581631-853 Shift Rod
791 180020 ' Screw, 1/4-20X.75
792 782585
318486
795
796 304438 Knob, Shift
800 760564
801 180020
802 782585
579944
811
812 581795 Rod, Assy Yoke
813 1499
Tire & Rim
Screw Shr 1/4-20x1.75
Nut, 1/4-20 Reghxctrik
Pin, Klik
Nut, 1/4-20 Reghexctrik
Nut, 1^-13 Hexjam
Lever, Spring
Screw, 1/4-20X.75
Nut, 1/4-20 Reghexctrik
Bearing, Ranged
Nut, 3/8-16 Reghexctrik
3190530
CRAFTSMAN 22" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.886140
CHUTE CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY
REF.
NO. PART NO. PART NAME
850 585426
854 307399
309312
855
856
578159
860 71457
861 148
862 308145
863 124829
864
120394
Crank Assy, W/yoke
Chute Crank Handle
Flatwasher, .39x.70x.35
Ring, Ret. E.
Eye Bolt 3/8-16x5.00
Grommet Eye Bolt
Boot, Eye Bolt Chute Crank
Nut, 3/8-16 Hexjam
Flatwasher ,406x.81x.065
REF.
NO.
865
866
867
870
871
872
873
874
875
PART NO.
309344
120394
71046
585195
585196
578063
578309
578060
579493
334215C
PART NAME
Adapter, Boot to Handle
Flatwasher .406x.81x.065
Nut, 3/8-16 Hexnyl
Bracket, Worm Mtg
Worm, Gear Chute Rot
Block Univ. Pivot
Clevis Pin
Pin, Univ. Joint
Cotter Pin .06X.50
DECALS
REF.
NO. PART NO.
822
823
824
825
826
827
828
829
830
831
833
760971
313892
70141*
302922
760972
760963
761079
3902
3903
340047
760983
314005F
PART NAME
Decal, 9* Impeller
Decal, Danger Chute
Decal, Danger Auger
Decal, Danger English
Decal, Craftsman
Decal, El Start 5/22
Decal, Danger Chute
Decal, Traction Dr. Engage
Decal, Gear Selector
Decal, Gear Selector
Decal, Toolbox
32
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.985003
CARBURETOR 640084
^20A
PART# PART NAME
REF.
1 631615
631767
2
6 640070
7 650506
10 632108
14 631815
15 630735
631807 FUEL FITTING
16
17 651025
18 630766
640018
20
20A 640053
631951
25
631024 SHAFT, FLOAT
27
632019
28
29 631028
631021
30
631022
31
32 27136A
27554
33
36 632735
37 632547
40 640085
44 27110
47 630748
631027
48
THROTTLE SHAFT & LEVER ASSY.
THROTTLE RETURN SPRING
THROTTLE SHUTTER
THROTTLE & CHOKE SHUTTER SCREW
CHOKE SHAFT & LEVER ASSY
CHOKE SHUTTER
CHOKE POSITIONING SPRING
THROTTLE CRACK SCREW/IDLE SPEED SCREW
TENSION SPRING
IDLE RESTRICTOR SCREW
IDLE RESTRICTOR SCREW CAP
FLOAT BOWL ASSY (INCL. NOS. 32 & 33)
FLOAT
■0“ RING, FLOAT BOWL TO BODY
INLET NEEDLE, SEAT & CLIP (INCL. NO 31)
SPRING CLIP
BOWL DRAIN ASSY
DRAIN PLUNGER GASKET
MAIN NOZZLE TUBE
•0" RING, MAIN NOZZLE TUBE
HIGH SPEED BOWL NUT
BOWL NUT WASHER
WELCH PLUG, IDLE MIXTURE WELL
WELCH PLUG, ATMOSPHERIC VENT
33
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.985003
„.350
370» 1
"I?
cToA-y
!1J
34
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.985C03
REF.
1
2
4
5
14
15
16
17
18
20
25
25A
PART#
3646ЭА
26727
0
30969
28277 WASHER
31334 GOVERNOR ROD
31510
31335 GOVERNOR LEVER CLAMP
651018
19
26
26A
30
40
40
40
41
41
41
31426
32600
36552 BLOWER HSING BAFFLE
35883
650802 SCREW, 1/4-20X5/8"
650926
34740 CRANKSHAFT
36073
36074
36075
36070
36071 PISTON & PIN ASSY
36072
42
42 36077 RING SET (.010" OS)
42 36078 RING SET (.020" OS)
43 20381
45
46
48
49
50 33158
60 29745
64
64A 8345
65 650238
69
70 34674C CYLINDER COVER (INCL. 75 -83)
75
80
81
82 30591 GOVERNOR GEAR ASSY.
83
86
36076 RING SET (STD)
32875A CONNECTING ROD ASSY
3261OA CONNECTING ROD BOLT
27241 VALVE LIFTER
32654 OIL DIPPER
30063
27677A
27897 OIL SEAL
30574A GOVERNOR SHAFT
30590A WASHER
30588A GOVERNOR SPOOL
39 610961 FLYWHEEL KEY
90
92 650815 BELLEVILLE WASHER
93 650816
650488 SCREW, 1/4-20X1-1/4"
611199 FLYWHEEL(W/RING GEAR)
PART NAME
CYLINDER (INCL. 2,20,724125)
DOWEL PIN
OIL DRAIN EXTENSION
(PURCHASE LOCALLY)
EXTENSION CAP
GOVERNOR LEVER
SCREW, TORX T-15, 8-32X19/64"
EXTENSION SPRING
OIL SEAL
(INCL 262)
BAFFLE EXTENSION
SCREW 8-32X21/64"
PISTON, PIN & RING SET (STD)
PISTON, PIN & RING SET
(.010" OS)
PISTON, PIN & RING SET
(.020" OS)
PISTON & PIN ASSY
(STD) (INCL 43)
(.010 OS) (INCL. 43)
PISTON & PIN ASSY
(.020 OS) (INCL. 43)
PISTON PIN RETAINING SET
(INCL 46 4 49)
CAMSHAFT (BCR)
BLOWER HOUSING EXT.
SCREW, TORX T-30 1/4-20X1/2*
WASHER
SCREW, 10-24X1/2"
CYLINDER COVER GASKET
(INCL. 81)
FLYWHEEL NUT
100 34443B SOLID STATE IGNITION
101 610118 SPARK PLUG COVER
102 651024 SOLID STATE MTNG STUD
103
110 35182
110A
119
120 36441
125 36471 EXHAUST VALVE
125 36472
126 32644A
126
127
130 6021A
651007
36874 GROUND WIRE
36443 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
32645A
650691 WASHER
SCREW, TORX T-15, 10-24X15/16*
GROUND WIRE
CYLINDER HEAD(INCL, 131)
(STD) (INCL. 151)
EXH/iuST VALVE
(1/32* OS) (INCL 151)
INTAKE VALVE (STD) (INCL 151)
INTAKE VALVE 1/32* OS)
(INCL 151)
SCREW. 5/16-18X1-1/2" 400 36444 GASKET SET
REF.
130A
130B 650818 SCREW, 5/16-18X1-1/2*
135
150
151 31673
169
170
171 31410
172 34146 VALVE COVER
173 35350 BREATHER TUBE
174 650783 SCREW, 10-24X3/4"
178
181
182 6201
183 Э4583А
184 26756
185
186 32698 GOVERNOR LINK
200
203
204 651029
206 610973 TERMINAL
209 650139 SCREW, 8-32X3/4"
209A 30322 LOCK NUT, 8-32
215
219 34582 CHOKE ROD
220 35438 CHOKE KNOB
222 28820
223 650664
224 33673A
260 35656A
262 650737
267 34212
268
274 33670A EXHAUST GASKET
275
277 650327
285 36467A STARTER CUP
287
290 30705 FUEL LINE
35
PART# PART NAME
650694A SCREW, 5/16-18X2"
35395
31672
27234A
27666
29752
650870
33691
36677
31342
35440 CONTROL KNOB
30200
35771
650926 SCREW 8-32X21/64"
292 26460 FUEL LINE CLAMP
298 650665 SCREW, 1/4-15X3/4"
300 35584
301 35355 FUEL CAP
305
307
308 35539 FILL TUBE CLIP
310 35556 DIPSTICK
313 34080 SPACER
328 35593 IGNITION KEY
329 610973 TERMINAL
335
338
340 36247 FUEL TANK BRACKET
342 39963 SCREW TORX T-30 1/4-20X1/2"
342A
345
350
351
355 590574 START HANDLE(MITTEN GRIP)
364 33333 CARBURETOR COVER BKT
365 650735 SCREW 10-24X3/8"
370A 36261
370C 36501 PRIMER DECAL
370D 35878 WARNING DECAL
370G 35282 CHOKE DECAL
370K 36695 STARTER DECAL
380 640084 CARBURETOR (INCL 184)
390 590742
396 33290E ELECTRIC STARTER MOTOR
35554
35499 "O' RING
35072
650257
650675 WASHER
33344 HEAT BAFFLE
570682 PRIMER ASSY.
32180C PRIMER LINE
RESISTOR SPARK PLUG
(RJ19LM)
VALVE SPRING
VALVE SPRING CAP
VALVE COVER GASKET
BREATHER BODY
BREATHER ELEMENT
NUT & LOCK WASHER 1/4-28"
SCREW, 1/4-28X1-11/16"
SCREW. 1/4-28X7/8"
CHOKE BRACKET
CARBURETOR TO INTAKE
PIPE GASKET
INTAKE PIPE
CONTROL BKT (INCL 203-209A)
COMPRESSION SPRING
SCREW, TORX T-10 5-40X7/16"
SCREW 10-32X1/2"
SCREW, 1/4-20X1-19/32"
INTAKE PIPE GASKET
BLOWER HOUSING
SCREW, 1/4-20X1-19/32"
HOLD DOWN BRACKET
SCREW, 10-24X9/16"
MUFFLER (INCL 274)
SCREW 1/4-20X2-27/64"
FUEL TANK(INCL 292&301)
OIL FILL TUBE
CARBURETOR COVER
SCREW 8-32X5/16"
LUBRICATION DECAL
REWIND STARTER
STARTER NO. 590742
14
REF.
3
6
7 590617 SPRING. DOG
8 590645A
11 590647
12 590535
13 590574
14 590741
PART#
590742
590740
590616
PART NAME
STARTER, REWIND
RETAINER
DOG, STARTER
PULLEY & REWIND SPRING ASSY
HOUSING ASSY, STARTER
ROPE, STARTER
(LENGTH 98" & 9/64" DIA.)
HANDLE, STARTER
LOCKING TAB
36
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.985003
STARTER NO. 33290E
REF. PART#
0
1
2 33522
3 33769
4
5
6 35461
7 35450
8 35912
9
10A 35452A
13
14 33441
15
16A 35454
24 35462
25
27A
30 32450B
31
33290E
31749
33524 NUT & GEAR
35911
0
590500 THRUST WASHER
35453
35456 GROUNDING SCREW
650819
650759
PART NAME
ELECTRIC STARTER (110 VOLT)
RETAINER RING
SPRING RETAINER
ANTI-DRIFT SPRING
THRUST WASHER
DRIVE END CAP ASSY (INCL. 7)
‘O’ RING
ARMATURE
HOUSING ASSY (MUST PURCHASE
COMPLETE MOTOR)
BRUSH & SPRING CARD ASSY.
GROUND SCREW
COMMUTATOR END CAP ASSY (INCL 7)
SWITCH ASSY. (INCL 27A)
CASE BOLT
SCREW 6-32X2-1/2*
EXTENSION CORD (10'6‘)
SCREW, TORX-30,1/4-20X23/32’
37
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