Craftsman 536886261 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual Snow Thrower

9.0 Horsepower Electric Start

26-inch Dual Stage

Model536.886261

CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all of its

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

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de 26 pulgadas

9.0 caballos de fuerza (hp) Bietapico

Arranque el_ctrico

Modelo 536.886261

PRECAUCION: Antes de usar este producto,

lea este manual y siga todas las reglas de

seguridad e instrucciones de operaci6n.

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

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WARRANTY STATEMENT ......

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

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS . ..

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

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

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ..

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER

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

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

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

plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover the following:

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

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

owner's manual.

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

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

IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179

2 STORAGE .................... 30

2 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART.. 31

4 REPAIR PARTS ............... 35

6 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ....... 51

11 SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL) .......... 60

17 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..

20 BACK COVER

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

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

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

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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

_k ARNING: Always discon-

IMPORTANT: Safety standards re-

quire operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury. Your snow

thrower is equipped with such controls.

Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence control under any circumstances.

nect the spark plug wire

and place it where it cannot

make contact with spark plug to prevent accidental starting during:

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

TRAINING

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

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

2. Never allow children to operate the equip- ment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

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

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

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other

foreign objects.

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

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

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

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

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

c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme

care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up

spilled fuel.

e. Never store fuel or snow thrower with

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

or spark.

f. Check fuel supply before each use, al-

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

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

that has been installed in accordance with iocal inspection authorities.

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

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

when specifically recommended by manu- facturer).

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

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

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

snow thrower.

OPERATION

1. Do not operate this machine if you are tak- ing drugs or other medication which can

cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine.

2. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this ma-

chine safely.

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

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

traffic.

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

thrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating

the snow thrower.

6. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormal- ly, stop the engine (motor) and check im- mediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before un-

clogging the auger/impeller housing or dis- charge chute and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

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

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

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

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

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

for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; ex-

haust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).

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

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

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

tective devices in place.

13.Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearen-

2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in

closures,automobiles,windowwells, drop-offs,andthelikewithoutproperad- justmentofthesnowdischargeangle.

Keepchildrenandpetsaway,

14.Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby attemptingtoclearsnowattoofastarate.

15.Neveroperatethemachineathightrans-

3. Always refer to operator's guide instruc-

portspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Lookbe- hindandusecarewhenbackingup.

16.Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersor allowanyoneinfrontoftheunit.

17.Disengagepowertothecollector/impel]er whensnowthroweristransportedornotin

use.

18. Use only attachments and accessories ap- proved by the manufacturer of the snow

thrower (such as tire chains, electric start kits, ect.),

19. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light, Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the

handles. Walk;never run,

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

21, Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a

roof.

MAINTENANCE AND

STORAGE

1, Check shear bolts and other bolts at fre-

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

4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction

5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after

_lb WARNING: This snow thrower is

Caution should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE

SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of resi-

dences, garages, porches or other such structures or buildings.

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

space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine (motor) to cool before storing in any enclosure.

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

period.

labels, as necessary.

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

for use on sidewalks, driveways and other ground level surfaces.

iMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup- plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for

each symbol.

CONTROL AND OPERATING SYMBOLS

Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run

I-I N

Engine Off Engine Stop On Choke Off Choke On

Throttle Primer Button

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Ignition Key

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Ignition Off Ignition On

Neutral

Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage

Push To Engage

Electric Starter

Discharge DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT

Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Transmission Ignition Key

Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run,

Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop.

Fuel Oil FueI OilMixture

Safety Warning Symbols

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

Read Owner's Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

WARNING

Hot Surface

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DANGER

Avoid Injury From

Rotating Auger. Keep

Hands, Feet And

Clothing Away.

STOP

DANGER

Stop The Engine

Before Unclogging

Discharge Chute!

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG (ACTUAL SIZE)

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown)

1 - Warranty Card (not shown)

*Non-Assembly Parts, found in toolbox located on belt cover

1 - Shift Lever Knob (not actual size)

PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON

(NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE)

2- Ignition Keys (Attached to engine in plastic bag)

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1-Snow Chute Assembly

4_lb WARNING: Always wearsafety glasses or eye shields

while assembling snow

thrower.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1 - Knife to cut carton

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

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the

shipping position.

Figure 2 shows the snow thrower com- pletely assembled.

References to the right or left hand side

of the snow thrower are from the view-

point of the operator's position behind

the unit.

Auger Drive Lever

Shifter

Lever

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Drive Lever

Clutch Cable

Crank Assembly

Chute Deflector

Height

Adjust Skid

Figure 2

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER

FROM CARTON

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

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

2. Remove and discard the packing material from around the snow

thrower.

3. Cut down all four corners of the car-

ton and lay the panels flat.

4. For shipping purposes, the height

adjust skids are attached to the

pallet. Remove the screw that se-

cures each height adjust skid to the pallet. See Figure 2.

5. Roll snow thrower off the pallet by pulling on the lower handle. CAU-

TION: DO NOT back over cables.

Remove the packing material from handle assembly.

Cut ties securing the clutch control

cables to the lower handle and lay cable back away from the motor

frame.

TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE AND CRANK ASSEMBLY

1. Cut tie holding shift rod to lower handle and move shifter to the first

forward gear.

2. Cut and discard the plastic tie that secures the crank assembly.

3. Loosen, but do not remove, the screws, flatwashers, Iockwashers,

and hex nuts in the upper holes of

the lower handle. See Figure 3.

4. Remove the fasteners and the eye- bolt from the lower holes of the low-

er handle See Figure 5.

Right Hand Side Of U

Loosen, but do not

remove

11/32"

Flatwasher

5/16" Hex Nut

5/16" Screw

5/16"Split _ Lockwasher

Figure 3

NOTE: Make sure the cables are not

caught between the upper and lower

handle.

5. Raise the upper handle into operat- ing position.

NOTE: If the cables have become dis-

connected form the clutch levers, rein- stall the cables as shown in Figure 4.

6. Install the fasteners that were re- moved in step 4. DO NOT tighten

until all bolts are in place.

Left Side Of _\ Upper Handle

3/8" Nylon

Eye Bolt Figure 5

7. Attach the crank rod to the universal

joint assembly with the hair pin. See

Figure 6.

8. Tighten nut on eye bolt. Make sure

eye bolt is properly aligned and the crank can freely rotate.

9. Tighten all handle bolts.

Control

Cable

Figure 4

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Universal Joint Assembly Crank Rod

Figure 6

TO INSTALL SHIFTER KNOB

1. Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end of the shifter le-

ver until it is snug against the hex jam nut and the lip is pointed away from the engine. Tighten the hex

jam nut against the bottom of the

shifter lever knob to lock in posi-

tion.

NOTE: Ifthe cables have become dis-

connected, connect cables as shown in

Figure 8.

Traction Drive Cable Auger Drive Cable

Figure 8

SNOW CHUTEASSEMBLY

1. Turn crank assembly counterclock- wise until it stops.

2. Position snow chute on inside of snow chute flange and align the

three holes in the snow chute with

holes on snow chute flange. (See Figure 9)

3. Place three 5/16-18 carriage bolts

from inside of chute as shown in

Figure 9. (hardware is found in parts bag).

4. Place three 5/16-18 flatwashers and three 5/16-18 nuts on outside

of flange.

5. Tighten all four carriage bolts se- curely.

NOTE: DO NOT overtighten carriage bolts.

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6. Turn crank assembly clockwise and make sure all carriage bolts are

tight.

Carriage Bolts ,

Snow Chute

Nut

Flange

Figure 9

HOW TO SET THE SKID HEIGHT

Your snow thrower is equipped with

height adjust skids on the outside of the

auger housing. To adjust the skid

height for different conditions, see To

Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the Service And Adjustment section.

HOW TO SET THE LENGTH OF THE CABLES

The cables were adjusted at the factory and no adjustments should be neces-

sary. However, after the handles are put

in the operating position, the cables can

be too tight or too loose. If an adjust- ment is necessary, see "How To Check

And Adjust The Cables" in the Service And Adjustment section.

_" 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:

v' All assembly instructions have been

completed. _' The discharge chute rotates freely. v" No remaining loose parts in carton.

While learning how to use your snow thrower, pay extra attention to the fol-

lowing important items:

v' Engine oil is at proper level. v' Make sure gas tank is filled properly

with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.

_' Become familiar with all controls-

their location and function. Operate controls before starting engine.

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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Electric Drive Lever (left hand) Start (right hand)

Button

Primer

Auger _ Traction Drive Lever

Ignition Switch Crank

Box Assembly

Choke Control Recoil

Throttle Starter

Control Handle

Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops the auger and impeller (snow gathering

and throwing) Traction Drive Lever - Propels the

snow thrower forward and in reverse. Speed Shifter Lever - Selects the

speed of the snow thrower (6 speeds for- ward and 2 speeds reverse).

Crank Assembly - Changesthe direction of snowthrowingthroughthe dischargechute.

Chute Deflector - Changes the distance the snow is thrown.

Discharge Chute - Changesthe heigl_

anddirectionthesnow isthrown.

Height Adjust Skid - Adjusts the ground

clearance of the auger housing.

Ignition Key - Must be inserted to start

the engine.

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Height Adjust Skid Figure 10

Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the en- gine manually. Choke Control - Used to start a cold

engine.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into the carburetor manifold for fast starts in

cold weather. Throttle Control - Controls the engine

speed.

Electric Start Button - (if so equipped) Usedto startthe engine usingthe120 V elec-

tnc starter. Shear Pin -Shear pins are designed to

break (to protect the machine) ff an ob- iect becomes lodged in the aguer hous-

ing. Toolbox -spare shear pins and spacers

are located in toolbox.

• Chute Deflector

Discharge Chute

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The operation of any snow thrower can

result in foreign objects being thrown

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

the snow thrower. We recommend standard safety

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

,_ WARNING: Read Owner's

Manual before operating

machine. Never direct dis-

charge toward bystanders stop the engine before unclogging discharge

chute or auger housing and before leaving the machine.

TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

1. To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever. See Figure 10.

2. To stop the wheels, release the traction drive lever.

3. To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever to off and pull

out the ignition key.

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

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

2. Loosen the wing knob on the chute

deflector and move the deflector to set the distance. Move the deflector

(Up) for more distance, (Down) for less distance. Then tighten the

wing knob (See Figure 11).

Knob

the speed you desire by moving the speed shifter lever left into the ap-

propriate notches on the shift lever plate:

Speeds 1,2 - Wet, Heaw Speed 3 - Light

Speed 4 - Very Light Speed 5,6 - Transport only

2. Engage the traction drive lever (left hand). As the snow thrower starts

to move, maintain a firm hold on the

handles, and guide the snow throw-

er along the clearing path. Do not attempt to push the snow thrower.

3. To move the snow thrower back-

ward, move the speed shifter lever

right into first or second reverse and

engage the traction drive lever (left

hand).

IMPORTANT: Do not move the speed

shifter lever while the traction lever

is down.

TO THROW SNOW

1. Push down the auger driver lever (right hand).

2. Release to stop throwing snow.

TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN

1. The left hand wheel is secured to

the axle with a klick pin. This unit was shipped with this klick pin in the

locked position (through wheel hole). See Figure 12.

Klick Pin

Figure 11

HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

1. TO shift, release the traction drive lever (left hand) and move the

speed shifter lever to the speed you desire. Ground speed is deter- mined by snow conditions. Select

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Locked Position

2-Wheel Drive

2. For ease of maneuverability in light snow conditions, disconnect the

klick pin from the wheel locked position and push into the single

wheel drive position (unlocked axle

hole only). See Figure 13.

Figure 12

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Klick Pin

! Unlocked

sition

Single Wheel Drive Figure 13

NOTE: 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

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

stand the function and location of all controls.

2. Check the tension of clutch cable before starting the engine. See To

Adjust The Control Cable para-

graph in the Service & Adjust- ments section of this manual.

3. Be sure that all fasteners are tight.

4. Make sure the height adjust skids are properly adjusted. See To Ad-

just Skid Height paragraph in the

Service & Adjustments section of

this manual.

5. Check tire pressure (14-17 pounds). Do not exceed maximum amount of pressure.

CHECK THE OIL:

NOTE: The engine was shipped from

the factory filled with oil. Check the lev- el of the oil. Add oil as needed.

1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check the level of the

oil while the engine runs.

2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Check the oil.

3. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill

cap/dipstick (see Figure 14). Do not add too much oil.

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_/Dipstick

Figure 14

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

NOTE: For extreme cold operating

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

starting.

NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas

where temperature is consistently 20°R or lower.

FILL GAS: NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE

CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CAL-

IFORNIA AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES:

Are certified to operate on regular un-

leaded gasoline. Include the following

emission control system(s): EM, TWC

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

_IL ARNING: Experiences in-

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

separation and formation of acids during storage, Acidic gas can dam- age the fuel system of an engine while in storage,

NOTE: To avoid engine problems, the

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

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

buretor bowl drain to empty residual gasoline from the float chamber. Use

fresh fuel next season. See the Stor- age section in this manual for additional

information.

dicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

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

damage may occur.

1. Fill the fuel tank only with afresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded premium, or reformulated automo-

tive gasoline. DO NOT use leaded

gasoline. Make sure that the con-

tainer you pour the gasoline from is

clean and free from rust or other for- eign particles. Never use gasoline

that may be stale from long periods

of storage in the container.

_[b ARNING: Gasoline is flam-

gasoline.

Do not fill fuel tank while snow

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

Keep away from open flame or an

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

Never fill the tank completely. Fill

the tank to within 1/4"-1/2" from the top to provide space for expansion

of fuel. Always fill fuel tank outdoors and

use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.

Make sure to wipe up any spilled

fuel before stating the engine. Store gasoline in a clean, approved

container and keep the cap in place on the container.

mable. Always use caution when handling or storing

TO STOP ENGINE

To stop engine, move the throttle con- trol lever to "STOP" position and re-

move key. Keep the key in a safe place. The engine will not start without

the key.

TO START ENGINE

(electric starter, if equipped)

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 start-

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ing the engine, be certain that you have read the following information.

_ ARNING: The starter is

designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current.It must be proper-

ly 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. De- termine 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

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", always unplug the end in the three-

hole grounded receptacle first. COLD START

1. Be sure auger drive and traction

2. Move throttle control to'FAST' posi-

3. Remove the keys form the plastic

4. Rotate choke knob clockwise to the

5. Connect the power cord to the

6. Plug other end of power cord into a

equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is

drive levers are in the disengaged

(RELEASED) position.

tion.

bag. Insert one key into ignition

slot. Make sure it snaps into place.

Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a safe place.

choke ON position.

switch box on the engine.

three-hole, grounded 120 VOLT, AC

receptacle. (See WARNING in this

section).

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7. Push the primer button while cov-

ering the vent hole as follows: Re- move finger from primer button

between primes. Do not prime if temperature above

50° F (10° C). Push two time if temperature is 50°

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

below 15° F (-10 ° C).

8. Push 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 pro-

tected. If overheated it will stop au- tomatically and can be restarted

only when it has cooled to a safe

temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10

minutes is required).

9. When the engine starts, release the

starter button and move choke le-

ver to "1/2 choke" position. When

engine runs smoothly, move choke lever to "No Choke" Position.

10. Disconnect power cord from recep- tacle, first, and then from switch

box.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for

several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0°E

11. Run 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 en-

gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start

instructions.

TO START ENGINE

(recoil starter)

Be sure that the engine has sufficient eil. 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

1. Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged

(RELEASED) position.

2. Move throttle control to'FAST' posi- tion.

3. Remove the keys form the plastic

bag. Insert one key into ignition

slot. Make sure it snaps into place.

Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a safe place.

4. Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position.

5. Push the primer button while cov- ering the vent hole as follows: Re-

move finger from primer button between primes.

Do not prime if temperature above

50 ° F (10oC).

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

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

6. Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do

not allow the handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping afirm hold on the starter

handle.

7. As the engine warms up, move choke lever to "1/2 choke" position. When engine runs smoothly, move

choke lever to "No Choke" Posi- tion.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for

several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0°R

8. Run 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 en-

gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start

instructions.

FROZEN STARTER

Ifthe starter is frozen and will not turn

engine:

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

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

Ifthe engine still fails to start, repeat the

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

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

recoil starter and engine controls, pro-

ceed as follows after each snow remov- al job.

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

full arm stroke three or four times.

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

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

retor cover in area of control levers.

Also move throttle control, choke

control, and starter handle several

times.

_lb ARNING: Never run en-

gine exhaust contains CARBON

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

hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and

snow thrower. The temperature of muffler and

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.

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

tions:

• Release auger drive lever.

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

to remove any item that may become lodged in auger

Move throttle lever to stop posi-

tion.

Remove (do not turn) ignition key.

Disconnect spark plug wire. Do not place your hands in the

auger or discharge chute. Use a

pry bar.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

1. For maximum snow thrower efficien- cy in removing snow, adjust ground

speed, NEVER the throttle. Go slower in deep, freezing or wet

snow. If the wheels slips, reduce forward speed. The engine is de- signed to deliver maximum perfor-

mance at full throttle and should be run at this power setting at all times.

2. Most efficient snow throwing is ac- complished when the snow is re-

moved immediately after if falls.

3. For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each path previously taken.

4. The snow should be discharged down wind whenever possible.

5. For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper bar is 1/8" above the skids. For extremely hard-

packed snow surfaces, adjust the

skids upward so that the scraper

bar touches the ground.

6. On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at 1-1/4" below the scraper bar. See To Adjust Skid

Height paragraph in the Service &

Adjustments section of this manu- al. Rocks and gravel must not be

picked up and thrown by the ma-

chine.

7. After the snow throwing job has

been completed, allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, which will

melt snow and accumulated ice off

the engine.

8. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

9. Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from the entire snow

thrower, and flush with water (if pos- sible) to remove all salt or other chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICERECORDS

Fillindatesasyou Before

completeregular Each

service. Usa Often

Every Every Every

5 10 25 Each Before SERVICE

Hours Hours Hours SeasonStorage DATES

Change Engine Oil

_ ...........................::::::::::::::::::::::

Check Spark Plug

Check Fuel _/

Check Cable Adjustment

See Cable Adjustment)

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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

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

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

manual.

Some adjustments will need to be

made periodically to properly maintain

your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual

,/ ,/

should be checked atleast once each season.

AFTER EACH USE

Check for any loose or damaged parts.

Tighten any loose fasteners.

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

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

replace immediately.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER 9 HP

DISPLACEMENT 19.34 cu, in.

GASOLINE 4 quarts CAPACITY (unleaded)

OIL CAPACITY 5W30 (20 oz capacity)

SPARK PLUG: Champion RJt 9LM

(Gap ,030 in.) or

equivalent

VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: ,010 In,

Exhaust: ,010 In.

CAUTION: Do not allow grease or

oil to contact the rubber friction wheel or the disc drive plate.

6. Installthe bottom panel.

Figure 15

SNOW THROWER

AS REQUIRED

The following adjustment should be

preformed more than once each sea-

son.

1. Auger drive belt should be adjusted after the first 2 to 4 hours of use,

again about mid-season and twice each season thereafter (See to Ad-

just Belts paragraph in the Ser-

vice end Adjustment section).

CHAIN LUBRICATION

EVERY 25 HOURS

1. Position speed selector lever in first (1) forward gear.

2. Stand the snow blower up on the auger housing end.

NOTE: When the crank case if

filled with oil, do not leave the

snow blower standing up on the auger housing for an extended period of time.

3. Remove the bottom panel.

4. Lubricate the chains with a chain

type lubricant.

5. For storage, wipe the hexsheft and sprockets with 5W30 motor oil.

NOTE: Clean all excess grease or oil found on the rubber friction

wheel or the disc drive plate.

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AUGER GEAR BOX

The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require addition-

al lubrication. If for some reason the

lubricant should leak out, have auger

gear case checked by a competent re-

pairman.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

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

(5) hours of continuous use. See Figure 16. Add S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil

as needed. Tighten fill cap/dipstick se- curely each time you check the oil lev-

el.

Change the oil every twenty-five (25)

hours or at least once a year if the

snow thrower is not used for twenty- five (25) hours.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

1. Position the snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest

point on the engine.

2. Remove the oil drain plug and the oil fill cap/dipstick. Drain the oil

into a suitable container. NOTE: The oil will drain more freely

when the engine is warm.

3. After draining all the oil, reinstall the oil drain plug securely.

4. Fill the engine crankcase with S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil, pouring

slowly. DO NOT OVERFILL.

SPARK PLUG

Check the spark plug every twenty- five (25) hours. Replace the spark plug

if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked.

1. Make sure the spark plug is clean.

Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping the electrodes (do not sand blast or usa a wire brush).

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

if necessary. See Figure 17.

3. Before installing the spark plug, coat the threads lightly with oil for

easy removal. Tighten the spark

plug to a torque of 15 foot-pounds.

Feeler Gauge

0.030"

Spark Plug

Figure 17

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make contact with spark plug to pre- vent accidental starting when mak-

ing any adjustments or repairs.

TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped with two

height adjustment skids, located on

the outside of the auger housing. See

Figure 18.

These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower.

nect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot

Nuts

Auger F

For normal hard surfaces, such as a paved driveway or walk, adjust the

skids as follows.

1. Position the snow thrower on a level surface.

2. Make sure both tires are equally in- flated. Proper tire pressure is 14to

17 PSI. See side of tire for maxi- mum inflation. Do not exceed side-

wall maximum pressure on tire.

3. Place the extra shear bolts supplied

(found in parts bag) under each end of the scraper bar next to the adjustable skids.

4. Loosen the mounting nuts that hold the adjustable skids. To bring the

front of the snow thrower down,

Height Adjust Skid

Figure 18

raise the adjustable skids. Tighten

the mounting nuts. See Figure 18. NOTE: For rocky or uneven surfaces, raise the front of the snow thrower by

moving the skids down.

_ WARNING: Be certain to

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

damage to the snow thrower.

maintain proper ground clearance for your particular

TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR

After considerable use, the metal scrap- er bar will have a definite wear pattern.

The scraper bar in conjunction with the skids should always be adjusted to al-

low 1/8" between the scraper bar and

the sidewalk or area to be cleaned.

1. Position the snow thrower on a level

surface.

Make sure both tires are equally in-

flated. Proper tire pressure is 14to

17 PSI. See side of tire for maxi- mum inflation. Do not exceed side-

wall maximum pressure on tire.

Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts

securing the scraper bar to the au- ger housing.

Adjust the scraper bar to the proper

position.

Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts,

making 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 carriage bolts and nuts

and install a new scraper bar.

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BELT ADJUSTMENT

Traction Drive Belt

The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require an adjustment. If the traction drive belt

is slipping, replace the belt. See "How

To Replace The Belts" in the Mainte-

nance section.

Auger Drive Belt

Ifyour snow blower will not discharge

snow, check the control cable adjust-

ment. If it is correct, then check the

condition of the auger drive belt. If it is damaged or loose, replace it (see Belt

Replacement in this section of the manual).

1. Disconnect spark plug wire.

5. Have someone engage auger drive clutch. Check tension on belt (op-

posite idler pulley). Belt should de-

flect about 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) with

moderate pressure Figure 20). You may have to move idler pulley more

than once to obtain the correct ten- sion.

Auger

Drive

l "_-- Engine

--_ _ Pulley J i_ O 1/2 inch

idler_,.._('/tc /', _-"_ Deflection

,._ \_.j (12.5mm)

P°"°Y1o, "

2. Remove screw from belt cover, Remove belt cover (see Figure 19).

3. Loosen nut on auger idler pulley and move auger idler pulley towards

belt about 1/8 inch (3 ram) (see Figure 22).

4. Tighten nut.

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Engaged ___

Figure20

6. Reinstall belt cover.

7. Whenever belts are adjusted or re- placed, the cables will need to be

adjusted. (See Cable Adjustment in this section of the manual).

8. Attach the spark plug wire.

HOW TO REPLACE THE BELTS

The drive belts are of special construc- tion and must be replaced with original

factory replacement belts available from your nearest authorized service center.

Some steps require the assistance of a second person.

How To Remove the Auger Drive Belt Ifthe auger drive belt is damaged, the

snow thrower will not discharge snow.

Replace the damaged belt as follows.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2. Loosen the bolts on each side of

the bottom panel (see Figure 21).

3. Remove the bottom panel. Bolt Bottom

Panel

from the engine pulley. Replace the auger drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center.

8. Install the new auger drive belt onto the auger drive pulley and

Auger

Housing

onto pulley.

9. Adjust the auger drive belt. See "How To Adjust The Auger Drive

Belt" in the Maintenance section.

10. Adjust the belt guide. See "How To Adjust The Belt Guide" in the Main-

tenance section.

Figure 21

4. Remove screw from belt cover. Remove the belt cover (see

Figure 19).

5. Loosen the belt guide. Pull the belt guide away from the auger drive

pulley (see Figure 22).

6. Pull the idler pulley away from the auger drive belt.

7. Remove the old auger drive belt

from the auger drive pulley and 15. Connect the spark plug wire.

X__'_'_ Traction Drive Belt

Engine Pulley

11. Install the belt cover. Tighten screw (See Figure 19).

12. Check the adjustment of the cables.

See "How To Check And Adjust The Cables" in the Maintenance section.

13. Install the bottom panel (see

Figure 21).

14. Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.

Beit Guide

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Auger Idler Pulley Auger Drive Belt

E-Ring

Swing Plate

Axle Rod

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Auger Drive Pulley

Traction Drive

Spring

Traction Drive Belt

Traction Drive Pulley

Engine Pulley

Figure 22

How To Remove

The Traction Drive Belt

Ifthe snow thrower will not move for- ward, check the traction drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive

belt is worn or damaged, replace the

belt as follows.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2. Remove the auger drive belt. See

"How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt" in the Maintenance section.

3. Remove the e-ring from one end of

the swing plate axle rod. Remove the swing plate axle rod to allow

the the swing plate to pivot forward

(see Figure 22).

4. Remove the traction drive spring.

5. Remove the old traction drive belt

from the traction drive pulley and from the engine pulley. Replace

the traction drive belt with an origi-

nal factory replacement belt avail- able from an authorized service center.

6. Installthe new traction drive belt

onto the traction drive pulley and

onto engine pulley.

7. Make sure the traction drive idler

pulley is properly aligned with the

traction drive belt.

8. Attach the traction drive spring.

9. Install the swing plate axle rod and

secure with the e-ring removed earlier.

10. The bottom of the swing plate must be positioned between the align-

ment tabs. Make sure the swing

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plate is properly secured (see Figure 23).

Alignment Tabs Figure 23

NOTE: If the drive will not engage

after the traction drive belt has

been replaced, then check to make sure that the swing plate is

positioned between the align- ment tabs.

11.

Install and adjust the auger drive belt. See "How To Remove The Au-

ger Drive Belt" in the Maintenance section.

12. Adjust the belt guide. See "How To Adjust The Belt Guide" in the Main- tenance section.

13.Installthe bottom panel (see

Figure21).

14. Tighten the bolts on each side of

the bottom panel.

15. Install the belt cover. Tighten screw (see Figure 19).

16. Check the adjustment of the cables.

See "How To Check And Adjust The Cables" in the Maintenance section.

17. Connect the spark plug wire.

BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove spark plug wire.

2. Have someone engage auger drive.

3. Measure the distance between the belt guide and belt. The distance

should be 1/8 inch (3.175 ram) for guide. See Figure 24.

Belt Guide

Control lever must be in full forward posi- tion (just contacting plastic bumper) when checking cable length.

"Z" Fitting

1/8 Inch (3.175 ram)

Figure24

4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen belt guide mounting bolt. Move belt

guide to the correct position. Tight- en mounting bolt.

5. Reinstall belt cover.

6. Reconnect spark plug wire.

HOW TO CHECK AND AD-

JUST THE CABLES

The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be neces-

sary. If the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment will

be necessary.

Whenever belts are adjusted or re-

placed, the cables will need to be ad-

justed.

To check for correct adjustment, un- hook "Z" fitting at clutch lever (see

Figure 25).

1. Move clutch lever to the full forward position (just contacting plastic

bumper). Holding cable tight, note position of fitting to hole in clutch le-

ver.

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Plastic Bumper

2. The center of the "Z" fitting should be between the centre and top of

the hole in the clutch lever. Adjust either the auger drive cable or the

traction drive cable as follows.

Auger Drive Cable Adjustment

_ ARNING: Drain the gaso-

line outdoors, away from fire or flame.

1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snow thrower up on the

front end of the auger housing.

2. Push cable through spring to ex- pose the threaded portion of the

cable (see Figure 26).

Square End

Cable Spring

Locknut

3. Hold square end of threaded portion

with pliers and adjust Iocknut in or out until correct adjustment is

reached. Pull cable back through

spring and connect cable.

Figure 25

Figure 26

TRACTION DRIVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT

_lb WARNING: Drainthe gaso- 6. Pushthe bottom ofthetraction

1. Remove the gas from the gas tank.

2. Loosen the bolts on each side of

3. Remove the bottom panel.

4. Disconnect the "Z" fitting from the

5. Slide the cable boot off the cable

line outdoors, away from

fire or flame, justment bracket untilthe"Z"

Stand the snow thrower up on the

front end of the auger housing.

the bottom panel (see Figure 27).

Bolt Bottom Panel

Auger

Housing

\ \ Bolt _/._J

Figure27

drive lever (see Figure 25).

adjustment bracket (see Figure 28).

drive cable through the cable ad-

hook can be removed.

7. Remove the "Z" hook from the

cable adjustment bracket. Move the "Z" hook down to the next ad-

justment hole.

8. Pull the traction drive cable up

through the cable adjustment

bracket.

9. Put the cable boot over the cable

adjustment bracket.

10. Install the "Z" hook to the traction drive lever (see Figure 25).

11. To check the adjustment, depress the drive lever and check the length of the drive spring. In correct ad-

justment, the length of the drive spring is

3" min., 3-3/8" max. (76 mm. min., 85 ram. max) (see Figure 29).

Cable Boo

i -9'""")

Cable Adjustment /_ "Z" Hook Bracket Figure28

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Drive Spring Figure 29

HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACE

THE FRICTION WHEEL

How To Check The Friction Wheel

Ifthe snow thrower will not move for-

ward, check the traction drive belt, the traction drive cable or the friction wheel.

Ifthe friction wheel is worn or damaged, it must be replaced. See "How To Re-

place the Friction Wheel" in this section. Ifthe friction wheel is not worn or dam-

aged, check as follows.

1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snow thrower up on the

front end of the auger housing

(see Figure 30).

_b ARNING: Drain the gaso-

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

3. Loosen the bolts on each side of

4. Remove the bottom panel.

5. Position the shift speed lever in

6. Note the position of the friction

line outdoors, away from

fire or flame.

the bottom panel (see Figure 30).

the lowest forward speed.

wheel (see Figure 31). The correct

distance "A" from the right side of

the friction wheel to the outside of the motorbox is as follows:

Tire Size Distance "A"

12 and 13 inch 4-1/8" 16 inch 4-5/16"

If the friction wheel is net in the correct position, adjust as follows.

5. Install the bottom panel (see Figure 30).

6. Tighten the bolts on each side of

the bottom panel.

Bolt Bottom Panel

Auger

Housing

Figure30

Figure 31

How To Adjust The Friction Wheel

1. Position the shift speed lever in the lowest forward speed.

2. Loosen the bolts on the speed control rod (see Figure 32).

3. Move the friction wheel to the cor- rect position (see Figure 31).

4. Tighten the bolts on the speed

control rod (see Figure 32).

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Figure 32

How To Replace The Friction Wheel

If the friction wheel is worn or

damaged, the snow thrower will not

move forward. The friction wheel must be replaced as follows.

1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snow thrower up on the

front end of the auger housing (4).

(see Figure 30).

_hb ARNING: Drain the gaso-

line outdoors, away from

fire or flame.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

3. Remove the fasteners that secure the right wheel. Remove the right wheel from the axle (see Figure 33)

4. Loosen the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.

5. Remove the bottom panel.

6. Remove the fasteners that secure the drive sprocket to the axle (see

Figure 34).

7. Remove the left wheel, axle, and

drive sprocket.

Chain

Bolt

Wheel

Figure 33

Figure 34

8. Remove the four bolts that hold the

bearings on each side of the hex shaft (see Figure 35).

9. Remove the hex shaft and bear-

ings.

NOTE: Take special note of the posi-

tion of the washers on the hex shaft.

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Bolts

Figure 35

10. Remove the three fasteners that hold the friction wheel to the hub

(see Figure 36).

11. Remove the friction wheel from the hub. Slip the friction wheel off the

hex shaft.

12. Assemble the new friction wheel onto hub with the fasteners re-

moved earlier.

13. Install the hex shaft and bearings

with the four bolts removed earlier

(see Figure 37).

Make sure the washers are prop- erly installed in the original posi-

tion. Also, make sure the two washers are properly aligned

with the actuator arms.

14. Make sure the hex shaft turns free- ly.

15. Install the left wheel, axle, and drive sprocket with the fasteners

removed earlier. Install the chain onto the drive sprocket (see

Figure 34).

16. Check the adjustment of the friction wheel. See "How To Adjust The

Friction Wheel" in this section.

17. Make sure the friction wheel and the disc drive plate are free from grease

or oil.

18. Install the bottom panel (see

Figure 33).

19. Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.

20. Install the right wheel to the axle with the fasteners removed earlier.

21.

Connect the spark plug wire.

Fasteners

Hex Shaft

Friction

Hub Wheel

Fasteners

Figure 36

Actuator Arms

Bearings

Washer

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Bearings

Washer

Figure 37

HOW TO REPLACE

THE AUGER SHEAR BOLT

The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special shear bolts. These shear bolts

are designed to break and protect the ma- chine if an object becomes lodged in the au- ger housing. Do not use a harder bolt as the

protection provided by the shear bolt will be Iost.

_lb ARNING: For safety and to

protect the machine, use only original equipment shear bolts.

To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed as follows. Extra shear bolts were pro-

vided in the assembly parts bag.

1. Move the throttle control to the stop position. Disengage all controls.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.

3. Align the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger shaft. Install the

new shear pin and spacer. See Figure 38.

4. Connect the spark plug wire.

i(o "/Spa cer

_ She'Jr Pin

Figure38

TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR

Ifyou think your carburetor needs ad- justing, see your nearest Craftsman Store. Engine performance should not

be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet.

For operation at higher elevations, con- tact your nearest Sears Store.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Over-speeding

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the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed

needs adjusting, contact your nearest

Sears Store, which has the proper equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG

If you have difficultystarting the snow

thrower, adjust or replace the spark

plug. Replacethe spark plug isthe

electrodes are pittedor burned or if the

porcelainis cracked. Follow the instruc-

tions below.

To adjust:

1. Cleanspark plug by carefully scraping the electrodes (Do not sand blast or use a wire brush).

2. Be sure spark plug is clean and free of foreign material. Check elec- trodes gap with a wire feeler gauge and reset gap to 0.030" if neces-

sary. See Figure 39.

To Replace:

1. If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper replacement spark

plug.

2. Set the gap to 0.030 inches.

3. Before installing the spark plug, lightly coat the spark plug threads

with oil or grease to insure easy re-

moval.

4. Firmly tighten the spark plug in the

engine.

5. If a torque wrench is available,

torque the plug to 18 to 23 foot

pounds.

Feeler Gauge

Spark Plug

Figure 39

_lb ARNING: Never store your

snow thrower indoors or in

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

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

cigarette, etc.

NOTE: To prevent engine damage (if

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

SNOW THROWER

1. Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.

2. Lubricate all lubrication points. See

the Maintenance section.

3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and

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

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

4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before paint- ing.

5. Cover the bare metal parts of the

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

as a spray lubricant.

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

provide maximum performance for the

next season.

ENGINE

_blL ARNING: Drain the gaso- Gasoline must be removed or treated to

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

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

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

gasoline to form acids which damage the engine.

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line outdoors, away from

fire or flame.

TO remove gasoline, run the engine

until the fuel tank is empty and the

engine stops.

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

or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi-

lizer No. 3550. Add fuel stabilizer to

any gasoline left in the tank to mini-

mize gum deposits and acids. If the

fuel tank is almost empty, mix stabi-

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

fuel tank.

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

lizer is added to the fuel tank, run

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

buretor.

Change the engine oil.

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

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

cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray. Then, pull two or three times on the recoil starter rope

to rotate the engine. Finally, install the spark plug and attach the spark

plug wire.

OTHER

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

tion from dust and dirt.

2. If the machine must be stored out- doors, block up the snow thrower to

be sure the entire machine is off the

ground.

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

retain moisture. Do not use plastic.

IMPORTANT: Never cover snow

thrower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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