Craftsman 536886531 Owner’s Manual

"MPORTANT MANUAL

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

536.886531

DO NOT THROW AWAY

Caution: Read and Follow

All Safety Rules and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

5 HORSEPOWER 22" DUAL STAGE

SNOW THROWER

Optional electric start

• Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities ° Servlc_ and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

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SAFETY RULES

_ CAUTION. ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND _li

PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG

TQ 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.

TRAINING

1. Read the operator's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the snow thrower. Know how to stop the snow thrower and disengage the

controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the snow thrower and keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the snow th rower without proper instruction. Do not carry passengers.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, 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 snow thrower is to be used and remove all doormats,

sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral 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.

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

thetank insideof abuilding 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 fuelto expand.

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.

7o Never attempt to make any adjustments 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 put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts° Keep clear of the discharge opening at all

times,,

2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert

for hidden hazards or traffic.

3. 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 and operating the snow thrower.

4, If the snow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the (motor) and check immediately forthe cause_ Vibration is generally a warning of trouble°

5. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger/

impeller housing or discharge guide, and when

making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. When 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 accidental starting°

7 Take all possible precautions when leaving the

snow thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/

impeller, shift to neutral, stop engine, and remove key.

SAFETY RULES

8. Do not runthe engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust lumesaredangerous (containing CARBON

MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).

9. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.

Exercise caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

10. Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.

11. Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, window wells,

drop-oils, and the like without properadjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and

pets away.

12. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

13o Never operate the snowthrower at high transport

speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and

use care when backing°

t4. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow

anyone in tront of the snow thrower.

15. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when

snow thrower is transported or not in use.

16. Useonly attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as tire chains, electric start kits, etc.).

17. 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

rug.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent improper tightness to be sure the snow thrower

is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the snow throwerwith fuel inthe 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

cool before storing in any enclosure.

3. Always refer to operator's manual instructions for important details if the snow thrower isto be

stored for an extended period°

4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

5o Run the snow thrower a few minutes after

throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/

impelter_

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,

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I _ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT ! A IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT

!,_ MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!!

CAUTION: STOP THE

ENGINE BEFORE

UNCLOGGING

%DISCHARGE CHUTE.Lj

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Snow Thrower It has been designed, engi- neered and manufactured to give you tfTebest possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department Sears has competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this

unit

Ptease read and retain this manual The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower properly, Always observe the "SAFETY RULES,"

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MODEL NUMBER 536 886531

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF'--_ PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERtAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tNA SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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HORSE POWER: 5 hp

DISPLACEMENT: 12.04

cu. in.

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 2 quarts

Unleaded

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OIL (21 oz. Capacity): SAE 5W-30

SPARK PLUG : Champion

(GAP .030 in.) RJ19LM

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VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .010 In.

Exhaust: .010 In_

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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears Store for details

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your snow thrower a FolIow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual,,

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

SNOW THROWER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated and luned_up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship

tf 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:

* Expendable 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 crankshafts and the failure

to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES TH1SWARRANTY

APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE tN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from

state to state

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......4,15,16

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

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

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

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

OPERATION .................. ................................... t 0-14

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........... 17-23

STO RAG E ..............................................................24

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS .....................25

TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................... 26

REPAIR PARTS (SNOW TH ROWER)co. 28-37

REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE) ................................38-42

PARTS ORDERINGISERVlCE ........Back Cover

INDEX

Adjustment:

Belt ...................................................18,19

Bell Guide ...........................................20

Cable ...........................................................18

Carburetor ...........................................13,22

Friction Wheel ....................................20,2t

Spark Plug .................................................23

Traction and Auger .................... 18,19

Assembly:

Crank Assembly ............................................ 8

Shifter Lever ....................................................9

Skid Height Adjustment ..................7, 17

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

Belts:

Adjust Belts ........................ 18,19

Belt Guide Adjustment ............ 20

Replace Belts ............................... 19

Cables, Clutch ......................... 7, 9, 18

Carburetor: ........................................13,24

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

Clutch, Levers ........................... 10, 11

Controls:

Engine ............................ 10, 11, t3, t4

Snow Thrower ............................ 10

Crank:

Adjusting Rod ...................... 8, 17

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

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

Customer Respo nsibilities .........4,15,16

Agreement .................................. 4

Auger Gear Box .................... 16

Auger Shaft .................................. 15

Engine ........................................ 16

General Recommendations ........ 15

Hex Shaft and Gears .................... 16

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

Drive, Traction ......................... 11

Deflector, Snow Chute .................. 1t

Engine:

Conlrol .......................... t0, 1t, 13, 14

Oil Cap ....................... t2, 16

Oil Change .......................... 16

Oil Level ...................... 12, 16

Oil Type .......................... 4, 12, 16

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

Starting, Manually ................. 13

Storage .................................... 24

Fuel, Type ............................. 4, 12

Fuel, Storage .......................................12, 24

Friction Wheel:

Adjustment ........................................ 20

Replacement ................................. 21

Gears:

Auger Gear Box ............................... 16

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

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

Height Adjust Skids ...............................7, 17

Hex Shaft .........................................................t 6

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

Index .......................... 5

Levers:

Auger Drive Clutch ........7, 10, 11, 18

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

Shifter ................................... 9, 10, 11

ThrOttle Control ........... 10, l 1,13, t 4

Traction Drive Clutch .... 7, 10, 11, 18

Lubrication:

Auger Gear Box .......................... 18

Auger Shaft ................... 15

Chart .................................... 25

Disc Drive Plate ......................... 15

Engine ................................. t2,!6,24

Flex Shaft and Gears ................ 16

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Engine .....................................4, 12, 16

Extreme Cold Weather .............. 12,16

Storage ....................................... 24

Type ....................... 4, I2, I6

Operation:

Carburetor .................. 13

Engine Controls .......... 10, 11, !3,14

Operating 9now Thrower 11, 12, 15

Lockout Pin, Wheel ................... 12

Operating Tips ...................... 14

Starting the Engine, Recoil ........ 13

Snow Thrower Controls ......... 10-12

Parts .............................. 28-42

Primer Bulton ........... 10, 1t, 13

Repair/Replacement Parts ...... 28-42

Recoil Starter .......................... 13

Replacements:

Auger Shear Boil ...............................22

Belts ............................................. 18,19

Friction Wheel ..............................20,21

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

Service and Adjustments:

Auger Housing Height .............. 7, 17

Auger Shear Bolt ............................. 22

Belts ........................................... 18-19

Belt Guide ......................................... 20

Belt Replacements .............................19

Cable ...................................... 7, 9, 18

Carburetor ............................ 13,22, 24

Friction Wheel ................. 20, 2t

Spark Plug ................................... 23

Service Recommendations ............ 24

Spark Plug ................................. 16, 23

Specifications ......................... 4

Speed Governor .......................... 22

Starting the Engine:

Recoil Start ........................................ 13

Stopping the Engine ................ 13, ! 4

Stopping the Snow Thrower ............. 11

Shipping Carton .............................. 6, 7

Skid Height .................................. 17

Shifter Lever ......................... 9-11

Shear Bolts ....................... 22

Storage ................................ 24

Table of Contents ......................... 5

Trouble Shooting Chart .................... 26

Tools for Assembly .......................... 6

Traction Drive Belt ................. 18, I9

Tire Pressure ..................... 17

Warranty ..................................... 4

Wheel, Lockout Pin ........ !2

ASSE LY

.,?,ONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

- Snow thrower complelely assembled except for t the crank assembly, smiter lever knob, and the 2

upper handle, which is in the folded down position 2

- Parts Bag Containing: 2

- Owner's Manual (Not Shown) and 1

Parts Shown Below: 1

- Conlainer of 5W30 Oil 1

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG

*2 -Spare Shear Bolts

(1t4-20 x t-3/4 tn)

Kniie (to cut cadon and plastic ties)

1/2 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

9/16 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 3/4 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

Pliers (to spread cotter pin)

Screwdriver

Measuring Tape or Ruler

2 - ignition Keys

"2- Spare 1t4-20 Lecknuts

1 - Knob With Threads

"Non-Assembly Parts

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"2-Spare t14-20Sleeve Spacers

Figure1showsthesnowthrowerinthe shipping position

Figure 2shows thesnow thrower completely assembled Reference to the right and left hand side of the snow

thrower is from the operator's position at the handle.

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER

FROM CARTON (See Fig. 1)

• Remove staples from the top of the carton

• Locate and remove container of 5W30 oil.

• Locatethe crank assembly and place the assembly

aside

o Remove and discard the packing material from

around snow thrower

o Cut all four corners of the carton from top to bottom

and lay the panels flat

= Remove the packing material fromthe control panel

and upper handle assembly

• Rollthe snowthrower off the carton by pulling onthe lower handle+

CAUTION: Do Not back over cables

® To complete upper handle instaltation and install

chute crank assembly, see To Install The Upper Handle and Crank Assembty paragraph on page 8

CABLE

UPPER

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

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NOTE: If the cables have become disconnected from lhe

clutch levers, reinstall the cabfes as shown in Fig, 3.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW

THROWER

Your snow thrower is equipped with height adjust skids (See Fig 2) on the outside ot the auger hous- ing. To adjust the skid height fordifferent conditions, see To Adjust Skk:l Height paragraph on page 17+.

" CAUTION: IF' YO'U'"'ARE 'R'E'r_0VING

SNOW FROM ANY GRAVELED OR UJ_-

EVEN SURFACE, RAISETHE FRONTOF

THE SNOW THROWER BY MOVING THE SKIDS DOWN+ THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT STONES AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM BEING PICKED UP AND THROWN BY THE AUGER.

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FIG. 2

TRACTION

DRIVE

LEVER

ASSEMBLY

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rO INSTALL THE UPPER HANDLE AND CRANK ASSEMBLY

• Remove the screws, flatwashers, lockwashers, and hex nuts securing the shitter plate in the lower holes

of the lower handle and move shift lever to 3rd gear

® Loosen, but do not remove, the screws, flatwashers,

lockwashers, and hex nuts in _heupper holes ol the lower handle

® Raise upper handle into operating position Upper

handle should be to the outside of the lower handle and shifter prate to the inside

O Replacethe right hand screw, flatwasher, lockwasher,

and hex nut through the handle and shifter plate Do not tighten t_ntilall bolts are in place

NOTE: Unless you have the assistance of another per- son, it may be easier toinstall one side ot the handle at a

time.

@ Remove the 3/8" nylon locknut and flatwasher from

the eye bolt assembly (on the chute crank assembly

earlier) Check to make sure thetwo 3/8" jam nuts are tight The jam nuts should be 275 inches fromthe end

of the eye bolt (See Fig 4B)

@ Remove the plastic bag, the plastic cap, the cotter pin

and the washer from the crank assembly and set aside (See Fig 5)

@ Rotate the notched section of the discharge chute

toward the crank-adjusting rod (See Fig 5)

® Install the wormed end of the crank through the hofe

in the adjusting rod and secure the end with the llatwasher and cotter pin, as shown in Fig 5

• Bend the ends of the cotter pin around the rod and reinstall the plastic cap

@ Instal] eye bolt through lower hole in the left hand side

ot the handle and shifter plate (See Fig 4B)

® tnstall the 3/8" flatwasher and the 3/8" nylon locknut

loosely on the ey bolt as shown in Fig 4B

® Tighten the eye bolt installed earlier, keeping eye in

line with the rod while tightening the inside securely

® Tightenthe screw, flalwasher, Iockwasherand hex nut

at the lower right hand hole (See Fig 4A)

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

O Tighten two upper handle bolts

Rotate the chute crank fully clockwise and lultycounler- clockwise The discharge chule should rotale tully with approximately 1/8 inch ctearance belween ihe worm and the bottom ot the notch (See Fig 5)

FTER PLATE

FLATWASHER

BOOT

ADAPTER

3_FLATWASHER

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PLASTIC

CAP COTTER/-

FLA_.

CRANK ADJUSTING ROD

)118 INCH

NOTCHED SECTION

;LEARANC_

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If the chute crank needs to be adjusted, go to the

Service and Adjustments section on page 17 Screws securing chute clips atthe base of thechule should be

slight}y loose for easy rotation

NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the

engine or the cover wilt be scratched,

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TO INSTALL SHIFTER LEVER KNOB

• Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end ol the shilter lever until it is snug against the hex nut and the lip is pointed toward the engine Tighten the

hex nut against the botlom o! the shift lever knob (See

Fig 6)

SHIFTER KNOB

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HEX

_._. LEVER

F,GI'6"'

TO CHECKJADJUST CLUTCH

CONTROL CABLES

The control cables, Fig. 7, attached to the auger clutch

lever and traction clutch lever may need to be adjusted

belore you use your snow thrower

For instructions on checking or adjusting the control cables, see ToAdjust Clutch Control Cables paragraph on page 18

TRACTION CLUTCH LEVER AUGER CLUTCH LEVER

OFF __ FF

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CONTROL CABLES

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OPERATION

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 tamiliarize yourself with the location of various

controls and adjustments Save this manual for luture reference

AUGER -TRACTION DRIVE

LEVER LEVER

SPEED SHIFTER

LEVER

_CRANK

ASSEMBLY

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

_BUTTON

CHUTE

SCRAPER BAR

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FIG. 8

SEARS SNOW THROWERS conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute

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 forward and 2speeds reverse) CRANK ASSEMBLY - Changes the direction of snow throwing through the discharge chute CHUTE DEFLECTOR- Changes the distance the snow

HEIGHT ADJUST SKIDS- Adjusts the ground clearance

of the auger housing IGN1TION KEY - Must be inserted to start the engine RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Starts the engine manu-

--. alI_ CHOKE CONTROL - Used to start a cold engine

PRIMER BUTTON- Injects luel directly into the carbure- tor manilotd for last slarts in cold weather

THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls the engine speed

is thrown DISCHARGE CHUTE. Changes the direction the snow

is thrown

OPERATION

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The operation ot any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the

eyes, which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower

We recommend standard safety glasses available at SEARS Retail or Catalog Stores or a wide vision safety mask !or over your glasses

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HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW

THROWER

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

® Turn the crank assemMy to set the direction ol the

snow throwing

® 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 (Fig 9)

TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

• To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever (See Fig. 11)

o To stop the track, release the traction drive Iever.

(See Figure 11).

• To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever to

off and pull out the ignition key (See Fig 10)

NOTE: DO NOT turn key.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD o To shift, release the traction drive lever and move

the speed shifter lever to the speed you desire Ground speed is determined by snow conditions Select the speed you desire by moving the speed shifter lever left into the appropriate nolch on the shift lever plate:

Speeds 1,2 - Wet, Heavy, Extra Deep Speed 3 - Light Speed 4 - Very Light Speeds 5, 6- Transport only

• Engage the traction drive lever (See Fig I1, lelt

ha nd) 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 attempt to push the snow thrower

e To move the snow thrower backward, move the

speed shifter lever right into first or second reverse and engage the traction drive lever (left hand)

IMPORTANT: NEVER MOVETHESPEEDSHfFTER

LEVERWHILE THE TRACTION LEVER IS DOWN

TO THROW SNOW

• Push down the auger drive lever (See Fig 1I,

right hand)

• Release to stop throwing snow

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WING KNOB

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TRACTION DRIVE

LEVER

LEFT RIGHT

HAND HAND

AUGER DRIVE

_EVER

OFF

FIG. 11

CAUTION: READ OWNER'S MANIJA'.

NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE BYSTANDERS. STOP THE ENGINE BE-

FORE UNCLOGGING DISCHARGE CHUTE OR AUGER HOUSING AND BE- FORE LEAVING THE MACHINE°

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OPERATION

O USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN .................

The lett hand wheel is secured to the axle with a klick pin (See Fig 12A) This unit was shipped with

this klick pin in the locked (through wheel hole) position

For ease of maneuverability in light snow condi- lions, disconnect the klick pin from the wheel locked

position and push into the single wheel drive (un- locked axle hole only) position (See Fig 12B)

, Make sure that the klick pin is in the single wheel

drive position ol the axle only and not through the locked position

3EFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

D If the snow thrower must be moved without the aid

of the engine, itis easier to pultthe snow thrower by

the handles rather than pushing

a, Before you service or start the engine, familiarize

yourself with the snow thrower Be sure you un- derstand the function and location of all controls

NOTE: Check tension ot clutch cables before._tarting the engine (See To Adjust The Control Cables paragraph on page 18)

.o Be sure that all lasteners are tight

,o Make sure the height adjust skids are properly

adjusted (See To Adjust Skid Height paragraph on

page 17)

e Check tire pressure (I4 to t7 pounds) See side of

tire for maximum inflation Do not exceed maximum pressure

;FILL OIL:

KUCK PIN

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LOCKED

POSITION

2-WHEEL DRIVE

FIG. t2A

KLtCK PIN

UNLOCKED

POSITION

SINGLE WHEEL DRIVE

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OIL FiLL CAPfDIPSTiCK

This snow thrower was shipped without oil in the engine !5W30 oil is included with this unit and must be added to

!the engine before operaling Remove the oil fill cap/ _dipstick and lill the crank case to FULL line on dipstick i(21 ounces) (See Fig 14) Do not over-fill Tightenthe

fill capldipstick securely each _ime you check Ihe oi!

level

NOTE: Oil must be changed after the lirs_ 2 hours o{

operation to extend engine life

For extre mecold operating condilions of 0: F and below. use a partial synthetic 0W30 or 5W30 motor oil for easier starting

FILL GAS:

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline Be sure lhat the conlainer you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or olher

foreign particles Never use gasoline thai may be stale from long periods of storage in the confainer

WARNING: Experience indicates tl_a_alcohol blended fuels (called gasoholor those using elhanol or methanol)

NOTE: OIL LEVEL MUST

BE BETWEEN FULL

AND ADD MARK

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can attract moisturewhich leads to separation and forma- tion of acids during storage the fuel system of an engine

w_hilei,nstorage Acidic gas can damage the luet system

ol 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 run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty residual

gasoline kom the float chamber (Fig 37, page 24) Use

flesh luel next season (See Storage instructions on

page 24 for additional information )

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the tuel tank or permanent damage may occur

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OPERATION

TO STOP ENGINE

o 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

CARBURETOR

The factory settings for the carburetor are for most conditions_ Ifthe engine isoperated underthe foltowing conditions, you can adjust carburetor mixture. See "How To Adjust The Carburetor"(See Service and Ad-

justments, page 22).

• The engine has a loss of power or does not run smooth..

• The engine's operated above 4,000 feet.

TO START ENGINE

Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil. Before starting

the engine, be certain that you have read the following

information:

COLD START (See Fig. 14)

• Be sure the auger drive and the traction drive

levers are inthe disengaged RELEASED positionL

® Move the throttle control to RUN position ® Push the key into the ignition slot Be sure itsnaps

into place. Do not turn key. Remove the plastic

bag and store extra key in a safe place

• Rotate choke control to FULL choke position _

® Press the primer button in cold weather. Press

two or three times, while keeping your finger over the vent hole on the primer button Release finger

between primes Additional priming may be neces-

sary for the first start ifthe temperature isbelow 15" F_Do not prime if temperature is above 50° F.

• Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the

handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly

while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

• As the engine warms up and begins to operate

evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF position. Ifthe engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF choke position

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes

because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature

• Run the engine at or near the top speed when

throwing snow

WARM START

If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and do not push the primer button.

FROZEN STARTER

If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:

• Pul! as much rope out of the starter as possible

CHOKE

CON_OL

IGNITION RECOIL

KEY STARTER

THROTTLE CONTROL;

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_ CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW THROWER IS RUNNING,WHEN IT tS HOT, OR

WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN ENCLOSED

AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR AN ELEC-

TRICAL SPARK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE

FILLING THE FUEL TANK. NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. FILL

THE TANK TO WITHIN1/4"- I/2" FROMTHETOP TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL.

ALWAYS FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILL-

ING. MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED CONTAINER AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON

.....THE CONTAINER. ,,,

• Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter

If the engine still fails to start, push the primer button two or three times again and repeat the two previous steps until the engine starts. Then continue with the directions

for cold start. To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil starter and

engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow removal job.

e Withtheenginerunning, pullthestarterropehard

with a continuous full arm stroke three or fourtit,: _,

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

o With the engine not running, wipe all snow and

moisture from the carburetor cover in area of control levers Also move throltle control, choke control, and starter handle several times.

PRIMER

FIG°14

AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN HANDLING OR STORING IT.

OPE ATION

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CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED,

POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE 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. WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND

NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 ° FoAVOID THESE AREAS.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN OR YOUNG TEEN-

AGERS TO OPERATE OR BE NEAR SNOW THROWER WHILE IT IS OPERATING.

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CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-

O ngravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at

I-1/4" below the scraper bar (see To Adjust Skid Height paragraph on page 18)_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 will 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 possibte) to remove all sait or other chemicals Wipe snow thrower dry

,_ MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME

LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

• RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION DRIVE LEVERS.

• MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP POSI-

TION,

® REMOVE (DO NOTTURN) IGNITION KEY.

• DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.

e DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE

AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE. USE A PRY BAR.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

It For maximum snow thrower efiiciency in removing

snow, adjust ground speed, NEVER the throttle Go slower in deep, freezing, or wet snow If the track slips, reduce forward speed The engine is designed to deliver maximum performance at full throttle and should be run at this power setting at all

times_.

® Most efficient snowthrowing is accomplished when

the snow is removed immediately after it falls.

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

o The snow should be discharged down wind when-

ever possible.

• For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper

bar is 1/8" above the skids For extremely hard- packed snow surfaces, adjust theskids upward so that the scraper bar touches the ground

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