Craftsman 536.887751 User Manual

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Operator's Manual

Snow Thrower

7.75 Horsepower Electric Start

26-inch Dual Stage

Model 536.887751

CAUTION: Before us=ngthis product,

read this manual and follow all of =ts

Safety Rules and Operat=ng Instruct=ons

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PRECAUCION: Antes de usar este producto,

lea este manual y slga todas las reglas de

segundad e _nstrucc_ones de operac_6n

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WARRANTY STATEMENT ....... 2

SAFETY RULES ............... 2

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .... 4

ASSEMBLY ................... 6

OPERATION ................... 12

MAINTENANCE ................ 19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ... 22

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, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

If this Craftsman Snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap- plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover the following:

Items which become worn dudng 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

THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER 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

STORAGE .................... 33

TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE ... 34

REPAIR PARTS ................ 38

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ........ 56

SPANISH (ESPANOL) .......... 63

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .

BACK COVER

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

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, end 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 end lead compounds, chemicals

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

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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

d_ WARNING: Always discon-

IMPORTANT: Safety standards re- quire operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury. Your snow

thrower is equipped with such controls.

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

circumstances.

nect the spark plug wire

and place it where it cannot

make contact with spark plug to prevent accidental starting during:

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

TRAINING

1. Read this oberaiing and service instruction 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 quick- ]y.

2. Never allow children to operate the snow thrower. Never allow adults to operate the snow thrower without proper instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per- sons, perticulady 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 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 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 snow throwers wflh electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certified CSA/UL. Use only with a re- ceptacle that has been installed in accord- ance with local ieepection authorities.

6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except when specifically recommended by manu- tacturer).

7. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad- just to o_door temperatures before starting

to clear snow.

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

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

snow thrower.

OPERATION

1. Do not operate this snow thrower ifyou are taking drugs or other reedication which can

cause drewsiness or affect your ability to operate this snow thrower.

2. Do not use the snow thrower if you are mentally or physicallyunable to operate the

snow thrower 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 snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and

check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before un- clogging the augedimpeller 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 wflhout proper guards, plates or other safety pro- tective devices in place.

13.Neveroperatethe snow thrower near en-

closures, automobiles, window wells, drop- offs, and the like without proper adjustment

of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.

14. Do not overload the snow thrower capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a

rate.

15. Never operate the snow thrower at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces.

Look behind and use care when backing

up.

16. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the snow thrower.

17. Disengage power to the collectodimpeller when snow thrower is transported or not in

use.

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

thrower (such as tire chains, electdc 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- queet intervals for proper tightness to be

sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in 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 stodng in any enclosure.

3. Always refer to operator's guide instruc- tions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended

period.

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

5. Run the snow thrower a few min_es after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the

anger/impellec

_1= WARNING: This snow thrower isfor 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 resi- dences, garages, porches or other such

structures or buildings.

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IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your snow thrower or on litera- ture supplied with the product. Before you operate the snow thrower, learn and understand

the purpose for each symbol.

CONTROL AND OPERATING SYMBOLS

Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run

H N

Engine Off Engine Stop On Choke Off Choke On Neutral

®G

Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key

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Ignition Off Ignition On

DriveClutch Forward

ReverseAugerClutchAugerCollector Engage

PushToEngage

ElectricStarter

Fuel Oil FuelOilMixture

Discharge DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT

Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Transmission Ignition Key

Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run,

Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop.

Safety Warning Symbols

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

Read Owner's Manual

Before Operating

This Machine.

WARNING

Hot Surface

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DANGER

Avoid Injury From

Rotating Auger. Keep

Hands, Feet And

Clothing Away.

STOP

DANGER

Stop The Engine

Before Unclogging

Discharge Chute!

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG (ACTUAL SIZE)

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

1 - Warranty Card (not shown)

*Non-Assembly Parts,foundintoolboxlocatedon beltcover

(not actual size)

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1 - Shift Lever Knob

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,_ 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 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

Traction Drive Lever

Crank Assembly

Chute Deflector

Height

Adjust Skid

Figure1 shows the snow thrower in the

shipping position,

Scre_ 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.

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

CAUTION: DO NOT back over control cables.

6. Remove all packing material from

the unit.

7. Cut ties securing the clutch control cable 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 3 and Figure 5.

Right HandSide Of U

Loosen, but do not

remove

11/32"

5/16" Hex Nu

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 drive levers, rein- stall the cables as shown in Figure 4.

Lever

"Z" Fitting

Flatwasher

5/16" Screw

Figure 3

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

j Locknut

Eye Bolt

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

erank can freely rotate.

9. Tighten all handle bolts.

Flatwasher

Figure 5

Control Cable Figure 4

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Cran_ _od

Figure 6

NOTE: If the cables have become dis-

connected, connect cables as shown in

Figure 7.

Traction Drive Cable Auger Drive Cable

Figure 7

HOW TO INSTALL

THE SPEED SELECT KNOB

Install the speed select knob to the

speed select lever. See Figure 8.

Knob

_ Speed Select

,!i!_ Speed Select

Lever

Figure 8

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How To Install The Speed Control Rod

1. Put the speed select lever into the

sixth gear position.

2. Attach the speed control rod (end _.

with 90 °bend) to the speed select bracket with washer and cotter Speed Select

pin. See Figure 9. Speed

3. Put the speed select lever into the Bracket first gear position.

4. Attach the ball joint, located on the Cotter Pin bottom end of the speed control rod, to the shift yoke assembly.

See Figure 10. The fasteners are Speed attached to the ball joint at the Control

factory. Rod

5. The length ot the ball joint and speed control rod have been pre-

adjusted at the factory, if an adjust- ment is required, loosen the nut.

Remove the fasteners to discon- nect the ball joint from the shift

yoke assembly. To lengthen or shorten the speed control rod, turn

the adapter to obtain the correct length.

6. Make sure the speed select lever functions correctly. Move the speed

select lever through al speeds.

Select

Speed Control Rod

Jo _ se eF_gurelo

Lever

Figure 9

Shift Yoke Assembly

How To Assemble The Chute Deflector

1. Remove the carriage bolt. See Figure 11.

2. Raise the chute deflector into oP- erating position.

3. Fasten chute deflector to flange with carriage bolt. Make sure to install with head of carriage bolt on

Operating Pos

Chute Deflector

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Carriage Bolt

Flang_,Washer Nut

the inside of the flange.

4. Fasten with washer and Iocknut.

5. Tighten Iocknut securely. NOTE: Make sure all carriage

bolts in flange are tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Figure 11

How To Set The Skid Height

The snow thrower is equipped with

height adjustable skids mounted on

the outside of the auger housing. See

Figure 12. To adjust the height of the

skids, see To Adjust Skid Height para-

graph 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: _" All assembly instructions have been

completed,

_" The discharge chute rotates freely, _" No remaining loose parts in carton,

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

lowing important items: _" Engine oil is at proper level, _" Make sure gas tank is filled properly

with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline,

_" Become familiar with all controls-

their location and function, Operate controls before starting engine,

Adjustable Skids

Figure 12

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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.

Traction Drive Lever

Crank Assembly

Chute Deflector

Discharge

Chute

Primer

Ignition Key

Speed Shifter Lever,

Auger Drive Lever _.

Gas Tank

Choke Control

Recoil Starter

Handle

Height Adjust Skid

Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops the anger and impeller (snow gathering and throwing)

Traction Drive Lever - Propels the snow thrower forward and in reverse.

Speed Shitter Lever - Selects the speed of the snow thrower (6 speeds for- ward and 2 speeds reverse),

Crank Assembly - Changes the direc- tion of snow throwing through the dis- charge chute.

Chute Deflector - Changes the distance the snow is thrown,

Discharge Chute - Changes the height and direction the snow is thrown.

Height Adjust Skid - Adjusts the ground clearance of the auger housing.

Ignition Key - Must be inserted to start the engine,

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Shear Pin

Scraper Bar Figure 13

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)

Used to start the engine using the 120 V elec- tric starter.

Shear Pin - Shear pins are designed to break (to protect the machine) if an ob-

ject becomes lodged in the auger hees- ing.

Toolbox - spare shear pins and spacers are located in toolbox.

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The operation of any snow thrower can

result in foreign objects being thrown

less distance. Then tighten the

wing knob (See Figure 15).

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.

_IL ARNING: Read Owner's

charge toward bystanders. Stop the engine before unclogging discharge

Manual before operating machine. Never direct dis-

HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

chute or auger housing and before

leaving the machine.

To shift, release the traction drive

lever (left hand) and move the

TO STOP YOUR

SNOW THROWER

speed shift lever to the speed you desire. See Figure 14. Ground speed is determined by snow condi-

1. To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever. See Figure 14.

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.

tions. Select the speed you desire

by moving the speed shifter lever left into the appropriate notches on

the shift lever plate:

Speeds 1, 2 - Wet. Heavy Speed 3 - Light Speed 4 - Very Light

Speed 5. 6 - Transport only

Auger Drive Lever Traction Drive Lever

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

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE is down.

1. Turn the crank assembly 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

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TO THROW SNOW

1. Push down the auger driver lever (right hand). See Figure 14.

2. Release to stop throwing snow.

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TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN

1. The right 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 16.

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 17.

NOTE: Make sure that the klick pin is in the single wheel drive position of the

axle only and not through the locked

position.

Klick Pin

Locked Position

2-Wheel Drive

Figure 16

Figure 17

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.

To Add Oil

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 18). Do not add too much oil.

OI1 Fill Cap/Dipstick

FULL

NOTE: Oil level must be between Full and Add mark Figure 18

4, Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely

each time you check the oil level.

NOTE: S.A,E. 5W30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 20°R

or lower.

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FILL GAS:

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The engine is certified to comply with California and US EPA emission regula-

tions for ULGE (Utility or Lawn and Gar- den Equipment) engines. ULGE

engines are certified to operate on reg-

ular unleaded gasoline.

_L ARNING: Alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or

those using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys- tem 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 fresh fuel next season. See the Storage sec-

tion in this manual for additional infor-

mation. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh,

clean, unleaded regular, unleaded pre-

mium, or reformulated automotive gas-

oline. DO NOT use leaded gasoline.

Make sure that the container you pour

the gasoline from is clean and free from

rust or other foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container.

Fuel Tank

Figure 19

_IL ARNING: Gasoline is flam*

mable. Always use caution when handling or storing

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 ex-

pansion 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, ap-

proved container and keep the

cap in place on the container.

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HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

1. To stop the engine, move the throttle control lever to the "SLOW"

position, then move to the "STOP" position (see Figure 20).

ontml

Figure20

2. Pull out and remove the ON/OFF key (see Figure 21). Keep the

ON/OFF key in a safe place. The engine will not start without the ON/OFF key.

_IL ARNING: The starter is

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

edy grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electrical shock which may be injurious to operator.

• Follow all instructions carefully

• Determine that your house wiring

• If your system is grounded and a

• When connecting 120 volt AC

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

as set forth in the "To Start En- gine" section.

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 un-

der any conditions.

three*hole receptacle is not avail* able at the point your starter will

normally be used, one should be installed by a licensed electrician.

"Power Cord", always connect the

cord to the Switch Box on the en= gine first, then plug the other end

into the three*hole grounded re=

ceptacle. When disconnecting

"Power Cord", always unplug the

end in the three*hole grounded re= ceptacle first.

Figure21

TO START ENGINE

Be sure that the engine has sufficient

oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter. Before

starting the engine, be certain that you

have read the following information.

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How To Start A Cold Engine

1. Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged (RELEASED) position.

2. Turn the rotary choke knob to the CHOKE position (see Figure 22).

3. Depress the primer button three

times (see Figure 22).

Choke Knob Recoil Starter Handle

4. Move throttle control to "FAST" position. Operate the engine with

the throttle control in the "FAST" position (see Figure 23).

gure 25

7. (ELECTRIC START) Connect the power cord to the engine and de-

press the starter button.

_ Throttle Control

Figure 23

5. Remove the ON/OFF keys from the plastic bag. Insert one of the

ON/OFF keys into the key slot (see Figure 24). Make sure the key snaps into place. Do not turn the ON/OFF key. Keep the second ON/ OFF key in a safe place.

Figure24

6. (RECOIL START) Rapidly pull the starter handle (see Figure 25). Do

not allow the recoil starter handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind

slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle,

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Connect

Power Cord

Starter Button

8. 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.

9. Run engine at full throttle "FAST"

when throwing snow. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow in temper-

atures below 0°E

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 If the starter is frozen and will not turn

engine:

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

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

peat until the engine starts.

Figure26

Tohelppreventpossiblefreeze-upof

recoilstarterandenginecontrols,pro-

ceedasfollowsaftereachsnowremov- aljob.

1. Withtheenginerunning,pullthe starterropehardwithacontinuous

fullarmstrokethreeorfourtimes.

Pullingofstarterropewillproducea loudclatteringsound.Thisisnot harmfultotheengineorstarten

2. Withtheenginenotrunning,wipeall snowandmoisturefromthecarbu-

retorcoverinareaofcontrollevers. Alsomovethrottlecontrol,choke

control,andstarterhandleseveral times.

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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

• DO NOT allow children oryoung

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

nearby areas may exceed 150°F.

Avoid these areas.

teenagers to operate or be near snow thrower while it is operat*

ing.

HOW TO REMOVE OBJECTS FROM AUGER

_lb ARNING: Do not attempt

without taking the following precau- tions:

to remove any item that may become lodged in auger

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

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Release auger drive lever. Move throttle lever to stop position. Remove (do not turn) ignition key.

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

ger or discharge chute. Use a pry

bar.

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.

SERVICERECORDS

Fill indatesasyou Before Every Every Every

completeregular Each 5 10 25 E_h Before SERVICE

service. Use Often Hours Hours Hours Seas_l Storage DATES

LubricateAuger Shaft _ _/

Check Engine Oil Level _/ _/ _/

Check Spark Plug _/ ,,/

Adjust Drive Belt _/ ["_

* Adjust after 2 to 4 hours of use.

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.

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AFTER EACH USE

Run the machine to clear the auger

of snow. To prevent freezing of the auger or

controls, remove all snow and slush

from the snow thrower.

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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER 7.75 HP DISPLACEMENT 206cc

GASOLINE 4 quarts CAPACITY (unleaded)

OIL CAPACITY 5W30 (20oz capacity)

SPARK PLUG: Longlife platium

P/N5066

VALVE Intake: 0.004-0.006 in. CLEARANCE: Exhaust: 0.009-0.011 in.

SNOW THROWER

AUGER DRIVE BELT

Adjust the auger drive belt after the first 2 to 4 hours of use, again about mid-

season and twice each season thereaf- ter (See "Belt Adjustment" in the

Service and Adjustment section).

AUGER SHAFT LUBRICATION

EVERY 10 HOURS

1. Lubricatethe Zerk fittings (A) every ten hours with a grease gun,

2. Each time a shear bolt is replaced, the auger shaft MUST be greased.

See Figure 27. See To Replace Au-

ger Shear Bolt in the Service and Adjustment section.

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 hexshaft and

sprockets with 5W30 motor oil. NOTE: Clean all excess grease or

oil found on the rubber friction

wheel or the disc drive plate.

CAUTION: Do not allow grease or oil to contact the rubber friction

wheel or the disc drive plate.

6. Install the bottom panel.

Hexshaff

Figure27

CHAIN LUBRICATION

EVERY 25 HOURS

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

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Figure 28

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. Add S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil as needed. Tighten fill

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

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick _ <:_

FULL

Figure 29

Figure 30

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, See

"To Add Oil" in the Operation Sec-

tion.

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.

To access the spark plug, the snow

hood must be removed. See "How To Remove The Snow Hood" in the Ser-

vice And Adjustment section.

1. Make sure the spark plug is clean. Clean the spark plug by carefully

scraping the electrodes (do not sand blast or use a wire brush).

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

if necessary. See Figure 31.

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.

FeelerGauge

0.030"

Spark Plug

2_.../

Figure 31

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_ ARNING: Always discon*

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 32,

These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower,

nect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot

raise the adjustable skids. Tighten

the mounting nuts. See Figure 32.

NOTE: For rocky or uneven surfaces, raise the front of the snow thrower by

moving the skids down.

_1= ARNING: 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

Nuts

Auger t- g Height Adjust Skid

Figure32

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 14 to

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

mum sidewall 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,

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 14 to

17 PSI. See side of tire for maxi- mum inflation. Do not exceed maxi- mum sidewall 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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HOW TO REMOVE

THE SNOW HOOD To access the spark plug, the snow

hood must be removed as follows: 1, Remove the choke control knob

(see Figure 33).

2, Remove the ON/OFF key.

3, Remove the four mounting screws.

4, Slowly remove the snow hood (see

Figure 34). Make sure that the prim- er button hose and the ignition wire

are not disconnected.

5, To install the snow hood, first make

sure that the primer button hose and the ignition wire are connected.

6, Mount the snow hood to the engine

and secure with the four mounting screws (see Figure 35),

7, Align the tab on the choke control

knob with the slot in the snow hood (see Figure 36).

8, Connect the choke control knob

with the choke shaft. Make sure the choke control knob is properly

installed, If the choke control knob is not installed correctly, the choke

will not operate.

Snow Hood Figure 34

Choke Control Knob

Screws

Snow Hood

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Screws

ON/OFF

Key

Figure 33

Snow Hood

Tab Control

Slot _ iJii

Figure 35

Knob

- Choke

Figure36

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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 Service And Adjustment section.

Auger Drive Belt

If your 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 "How To Replace The Belts" in this section of

the manual).

1. Disconnect spark plug wire.

2. Remove screw from belt cover. Remove belt cover (see Figure 37).

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 38). You may have to move idler pulley more

than once to obtain the correct ten-

sion.

Auger

--j_ ,_, Pulley J ;,_0 1/2 inch

._- ".._ (12.5mm)

idler_._._C/tc f'_\_'_" Deflection

Pulley )to, /- ;,\

Engaged _ ',

L "

Figure38

6. Reinstall belt cover.

3. Loosen nut on auger idler pulley and move auger idler pulley towards belt about 1/8 inch (3 mm) (see

Figure 40).

4. Tighten nut.

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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

equipment replacement belts available from your nearest Sears service center,

Some steps require the assistance of a second person,

How To Remove the Auger Drive Belt If the 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 39).

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3, Remove the bottom panel.

Bolt Bottom

Pane,

Auger

Housing

Figure 39

4, Remove screw from belt cover,

Remove the belt cover (see Figure 37).

5, Loosen the belt guide. Pull the belt

guide away from the auger drive pulley (see Figure 40),

6, Pull the idler pulley away from the

auger drive belt,

7, Remove the old auger drive belt

from the auger drive pulley and

_'_=_/_ Traction Drive Belt

Engine Pulley

from the engine pulley, Replace the auger drive belt with an original

equipment replacement belt avail- able from a Sears service center.

8, Install the new auger drive belt

onto the auger drive pulley and onto pulley.

9, Adjust the auger drive belt, See

"How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt" in the Service And Adjustment section,

10, Adjust the belt guide, See "How To

Adjust The Belt Guide" in the Ser-

vice And Adjustment section,

11, Install the belt cover, Tighten

screw (See Figure 37).

12, Check the adjustment of the cables,

See "How To Check And Adjust The Cables" in the Service And Adjust- ment section,

13, Install the bottom panel (see

Figure 39),

14, Tighten the bolts on each side of

the bottom panel.

15, Connect the spark plug wire,

Belt Guide

Traction Drive Idler Pulley

Auger Idler Pulley

E-Ring

Swing Plate

Axle Rod

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Auger Drive Pulley

Auger Drive Belt

Traction Drive

Spring

Traction Drive Belt

Traction Drive Pulley

Engine Pulley

Figure 40

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How To Remove

The Traction Drive Belt

If the 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 Service And Adjustment

section.

plate is properly secured (see Figure 41),

3, Remove the e-ring from one end of

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

the swing plate to pivot forward (see Figure 40).

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 equipment replacement belt

available from a Sears service cen- ter.

6, Install the 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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Alignment Tabs Figure 41

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 Service And Adjustment section,

12, Adjust the belt guide, See "How To

Adjust The Belt Guide" in the Ser-

vice And Adjustment section,

13, Install the bottom panel (see

Figure 39),

14, Tighten the bolts on each side of

the bottom panel.

15, Install the belt cover, Tighten

screw (see Figure 37).

16, Check the adjustment of the cables,

See "How To Check And Adjust The Cables" in the Service And Adjust-

ment section,

17, Connect the spark plug wire,

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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 mm) for

guide. See Figure 42.

_--_ O,_/ Belt Guide

Auger idler, _ _ - \\

Pulley _/'" d \\

"Z" Fitting

Figure 43

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

the hole in the clutch lever. Adjust

either the auger drive cable or the

traction drive cable as necessary

according to the following instruc-

tions.

Engaged 0_._._

Figure42

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

ADJUST 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 43),

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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Auger Drive Cable Adjustment

1. Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops.

2. Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing.

3. Push cable through spring to ex-

pose the threaded portion of the cable (see Figure 44).

Square End _

Cable Spring

Locknut

Figure 44

4. 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.

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TRACTION DRIVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT

1, Run theengineuntilthe fuel tankis 6, Pushthe bottom ofthetraction

empty and the engine stops.

2. Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing.

3. Loosen the bolts on each side of the bottom panel (see Figure 45).

Bolt Bottom Panel

Auger

Housing

Bolt

\,,

Figure45

4. Remove the bottom panel.

5. Slide the cable boot off the cable adjustment bracket (see

Figure 46).

drive cable through the cable ad-

justment bracket until the "Z"

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. To check the adjustment, depress the drive lever and check the length

of one of the drive springs. In cor-

rect adjustment, the length of the drive spring is: minimum 3" (76 mm.)

maximum 3-3/8" (85 mm.) (see Figure 47).

3-3/8" max.

Traction f4__;pT't Drive Cable /

Cable Adjustment _/v 7_"Hook Bracket Figure 46

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Drive

Figure 47

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HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACE

THE FRICTION WHEEL

How To Check The Friction Wheel

If the 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.

If the friction wheel is not worn or dam- aged, check as follows.

1. Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops.

2. Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing

(see Figure 48).

3. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

4. Loosen the bolts on each side of

the bottom panel (see Figure 48).

5. Remove the bottom panel.

6. Position the shift speed lever in

the lowest forward speed.

7. Note the position of the friction

wheel (see Figure 49). 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 not in the

correct position, adjust according to the following instructions,

How To Adjust The Friction Wheel

4. Turn the trunnion nut until it is aligned with the mounting hole in

the shifter rod (see Figure 50). When aligned, attach the trunnion

nut and secure with washer and cot-

ter pin.

5. Install the bottom panel (see Figure 48).

6. Tighten the bolts on each side of

the bottom panel.

Bolt Bottom Panel

Auger

Housing

\ Bolt

Speed Control Rod

Trunnion Nut

Figure 48

Figure 49

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

2. Remove washer and cotter pin that connect the trunnion nut to the

shifter rod, Remove the trunnion nut from the shifter rod (see

Figure 50).

3. Move the friction wheel to the cor- rect position (see Figure 49).

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/,/,_-- Figure 50

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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. Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops.

2. Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing.

(see Figure 48).

3. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

4. Remove the fasteners that secure

the left wheel. Remove the left wheel from the axle (see Figure 51)

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

6. Remove the bottom panel.

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

Figure 52).

8. Remove the right wheel, axle, and

drive sprocket.

9. Remove the four bolts that hold the

bearings on each side of the hex shaft (see Figure 53).

Wheel

Bottom Panel

Chain

Figure 51

Figure 52

Bolts

10. 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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Figure 53

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