MTD 31A-2M1A799 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFr MRN

21" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.88704

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this

manual and follow all safety rules and operating

instructions.

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

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o SAFETY

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

2/6/2009

WarrantyStatement..................................Page2

SafeOperationPractices..........................Pages3-5

SafetyLabels............................................Page6

Assembly..................................................Pages7-8

Operation..................................................Pages10-12

ServiceandMaintenance.........................Pages13-17

CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY

Two Years on Snow Thrower

Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingtoallsuppliedinstructions,ifthissnowthrowerfailsdueto a defectinmaterialorworkmanshipwithin twoyearsfromthedateor purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®toarrangeforfree repair.

Thiswarrantyappliesforonly90daysfromthedateof purchaseifthissnowthroweriseverusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.

Duringthefirstyearofpurchase,therewillbenochargefor warrantyserviceinyourhome.Foryourconvenience,in-homewarrantyservicewill stillbeavailableafterthe firstyearof purchase,butatripchargewillapply.Thischargewillbe waivedif youtransportthesnowthrowertoan authorizedCraftsmandrop-offlocation.Forthenearestauthorizedlocation,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Searswill NOTpayfor:

• Expendableitemsthatbecomewornduringnormaluse,includingbutnot limitedtoskidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoil filter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups. Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps,or glass.

Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance. Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedtodamagecausedbyimpactingobjectsthatbendthe frameor

crankshaft,orover-speedingtheengine.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper storage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountof engineoil,or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtothe instructionscontained

intheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfuel determinedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused

within30 daysof itspurchasedate. Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Off-SeasonStorage..................................Page18

TroubleShooting.......................................Page19

PartsList...................................................Page20-27

RepairProtectionAgreement...................Page31

Espa_ol.....................................................Page32

ServiceNumbers......................................BackCover

Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductis usedinthe UnitedStates.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

EngineOilType: SAE5W-30 EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces

FuelCapacity: 2 Quarts SparkPlug: TorchF6RTC SparkPlugGap: .020"-.030"

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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,ifnot followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual

beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera- tionpracticesinthis manual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroron thepartof theoperatorcanresultin serious injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,

TRAiNiNG

• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineand in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.

Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytothe operatorand/ orbystanders.Keepthismanualin a safeplaceforfutureand regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.Forques-

tionscall,1-800-659-5917.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhow tostopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofageto operatethis machine.Children14andover shouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

• Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper instruction.

• Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour snow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersandthe like.

• Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe machinewhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

thearea.

• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatinginreverse.

Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-

tionsin thismanualandon themachine,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis tobeused.

Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother

foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbythe auger/

impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationand whileperformingan adjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe

eyes.

Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.

Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which couldbecomeentangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall

machineswithelectricstartengines.

Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine.

Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore

startingtoclearsnow.

SafeHandling of Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources ofignition.

• Neverfuelmachineindoors.

• Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineis hot or running.

• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktono morethan1/2inch belowbottomoffiller neckto providespaceforfuel

expansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment. Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore

startingtheengine.

• Neverstorethemachineor fuel containerinsidewhere thereis anopenflame,sparkor pilotlight (e.g.furnace,

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

• Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

• Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerand refueliton theground.If thisisnotpossible, thenrefuelsuchequipmentonatrailerwitha portable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthe fueltankor containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION

• Donot puthandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,in theauger/impeller housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththe rotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

• Theauger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Neverbypass itsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafeandmaycause personalinjury.

• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsand automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesinplaceandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donot touch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon slopes.

• Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards windows,walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty damageorpersonalinjurycausedby a ricochet.

• Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystandersand petsor allow anyoneinfrontof themachine.

• Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowat toofastof a rate.

• Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureof yourfootingandkeepafirmholdon the handles.Walk,

neverrun.

• Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingor not in use.

• Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhenbackingup.

• Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine, disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe engine.

Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebefore

startingandoperating.

• Disengageall controlleversandstopenginebeforeyouleave theoperatingposition(behindthehandles).Waituntiltheauger/ impellercomestoa completestopbeforeuncloggingthechute assembly,makinganyadjustments,or inspections.

• Neverputyourhandinthedischargeorcollectoropenings.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeunclogging.

• Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufac- turer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).

• Whenstartingengine,pullcord slowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,then pull rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)willpull handandarmtowardenginefasterthanyoucanlet go.Broken bones,fractures,bruisesorsprainscouldresult.

• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,use care andgoodjudgment.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance

andthenameofyour nearestservicingdealer.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechute

is the mostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.

Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclear thechute:

1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

2. Wait 10secondstobe suretheimpellerbladeshavestopped

rotating.

3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,notyourhands.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversandstoptheengine.Waituntilthe auger/impeller cometoa completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.

Checkboltsand screwsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervals tokeepthemachineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed ofthe engine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowear anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's (OEM)partsonly."Useofpartswhichdo notmeetthe original equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisen- gageproperlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Refertotheadjustment sectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.

Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil,etc. to protecttheenvironment.

Priorto storing,runmachineafew minutestoclearsnowfrom machineandpreventfreezeupof auger/impeller. Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewherethereisan

openflame,sparkorpilot lightsuchas a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualfor properinstructionson off-seasonstorage.

Checkfuelline,tank, cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.

Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved. AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)

andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or60 hoursof operation.At theendoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not wornexcessively.Failureto do socanresultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengineinanyway. Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand causeitto operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),

OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay

Catalyst(TWO)if soequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineand shouldnotbe usedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered, brush-coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any)

Ifa sparkattesterisused,itshouldbemaintainedin effectiveworking orderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveis required

bylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarresterforthemuffleris availablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson themachine beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and

operate

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades

inside

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades

inside

WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.

Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain

NOTE:Referencesto rightorleft sideofthesnowthrowerare determinedfrombehindtheunitinthe operatingposition(standing directlybehindthesnowthrower,facingthe handlepanel).

REMOVING FROM CARTON

1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlaythesidesflaton theground. Removeanddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

ASSEMBLY

Positioning the Upper Handle

1. Pivottheupperhandleintotheoperatingpositionmakingsurenotto pinchthe cableinthe process,asillustratedinFigure1,untilit clicksintoplace.

Figure1

2. Tightenthewingknobstosecurethehandleinplace. See Figure2.

Figure2

SETUP

Fuel Recommendations

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedtominimizecombus- tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasolinewith up to 10%ethanolor15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe used.Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureordirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterinthefuel tank.DO NOTuseE85gasoline.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot

smokeorallowflamesor sparksintheareawherethe engineis

refueledor wheregasolineisstored.

• Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetank

capis closedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnotto spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuel orfuelvapor

mayignite.Ifanyfuelis spilled,makesuretheareaisdry before startingthe engine.

• Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof

vapor.

Adding Fuel

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthe machine indoorsorwhiletheengineis hotorrunning.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.

Alwayskeephandsandfeetclear ofequipmentmovingparts.Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.

1. Removethegascap,checkthefuellevelandaddfuelif necessary.

Adding Oil

Theengineis shippedwithoutoil intheengine.Youmustfillthe enginewithoilbeforeoperating.Runningthe enginewithinsufficient oilcancauseseriousenginedamageandvoidthe productwarranty.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.See Figure3.

Level

ADJUSTMENTS

Chute Assembly

Thepitchof thechuteassemblycontrolstheangleat whichthesnow

isthrown.

1. Loosenthewingknobfoundonthe left sideofthe chuteassem- blyandpivotthe upperchuteupwardordownwardtothedesired pitch.Retightenthe wingknobbeforeoperatingthesnowthrower. SeeFigure5.

f --,,

Figure3

NOTE:Donotscrewinthedipstickwhencheckingtheoil level.

2. Slowlyaddoil untiltheoillevelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow (L)on thedipstick,Figure4. RefertotheServiceandMainte- nancesectionforthe correctoilviscosityandengineoil capacity.

Figure5

Positionthechuteassemblyopeningbyusingthechutehandleto

throwthesnowinthedesireddirection.SeeFigure5.

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Figure4

NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingtheenginewithoil mayresultinthe enginesmoking,hardstartingor sparkplugfouling.

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RecoiJ Starter

Gas Ca

er ControJ

Chute Assernbl,

Shave Plate

Auger

Nowthat youhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it's importanttobecome acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.RefertoFigure10.

CHOKE LEVER

Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechokeplateoncarburetorand aidsinstartingengine.

Pressingprimerforcesfueldirectlyintoengine'scarburetor

PRIMER

toaidin cold-weatherstarting.

IGNITION KEY

Theignitionkeyisa safetydevice.It mustbefully insertedinorderfortheengineto start.Removethe ignitionkeywhenthesnowthrowerisnotin use.

HandJe

Figure10

Chok

Exhaust

Oil FillCap.._._

w/Dipstick

Oil Drain/

SparkPlug/ "_

Boot

_\/\_l//_ Recoil

J; %/'Starter

Hand_

RECOIL STARTER

Thestarterhandleisusedtostart theengine.

GASOLINE CAP

Removethegascaptoaddfuel.

AUGER

Whenengaged,theaugersrotationdrawssnowintotheaugerhousing andthrowsit outthe dischargechute.Rubberpaddlesonthe augers alsoaidin propellingthe snowthrowerastheycomeincontactwith thepavement.

AUGER CONTROL

Locatedontheupperhandle,theaugercontrolhandleisusedto engageanddisengagedrivetothe auger.Squeezethecontrolhandle againsttheupperhandleto engagetheauger;releaseittodisengage.

NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyinan attemptto start theengine.Doingso maycauseitto break.

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothe safetystandardofthe AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSi).

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Rotatethedischargechuteto theleftor rightusingthechutehandle. Thepitchof thedischargechutecontrolstheangleat whichthesnow isthrown.Loosenthewingknobontheside ofthedischargechute beforepivotingthedischargechuteupwardordownward.Retighten theknoboncethe desiredpositionhasbeenachieved.

SHAVE PLATE

Theshaveplate maintainscontactwiththepavementasthe snow throwerispropelled,allowingsnowclosetothe pavement'ssurfaceto bedischarged.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

machineandinthismanualbeforeo

1. Thesparkplugwirewasdisconnectedfor safety.Attachthespark plugwireto thesparkplugbeforestarting.

STARTING THE ENGINE

)ressurizedstartin{ flammable.

5. Iftheengineiswarm,pushthe primerbuttononlyonce. NOTE:Alwayscovertheventholeintheprimerbuttonwhenpushing.

Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryforthefirststartifthe tempera- tureis below15° R

6. Graspthestarterhandleandpulltheropeoutslowly,until itpulls

slightlyharder.Letthe roperewindslowly.

7. Pullthestarterhandlerapidly.Donotallowthehandleto snap

back.Allowit to rewindslowlywhilekeepinga firmholdon the handle.

8. Astheenginewarmsupandbeginstooperateevenly,slidethe

chokeleverslowlytothe 1/2chokeposition.Whentheengine

| a

beginsto runsmoothly,movethechoketothe OFF_ _position. Iftheenginefails, returnto FULLI_1 choke,thenslowlymoveto

t÷II

1/2chokethentheOFF_ _position.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Runthe enginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdryoff

anymoistureontheengine.

2. Tostoptheengineremovetheignitionkeyandstoreitin a safe

place.

3. Wipeallthesnowandmoistureawayfromtheenginecontrols

area.

Toavoidcarbonmonoxidepoisoning,makesuretheengineis outdoorsina well-ventilatedarea.

1. Insertthe ignitionkeyintotheslot.SeeFigure11.Donotattempt toturnthekey.Doingso maycauseittobreak.

Figure11

Muffler,engineandsurroundingareasbecomehotandcan causea

burn.Becarefulanddonot touchwhenthe,/are hot.

ENGAGING THE AUGERS

Engagethe augerbysqueezingtheaugercontrolagainsttheupper handle.Releasethecontrolto stoptheaugers.

ENGAGING THE DRIVE

Liftup slightlyonthe handletoallowthe rubberpaddlesontheauger tocontactthe pavementand propelthe snowthrowerforward.Pushing downwardonthehandlewill raisetheaugersoffthe groundandstop

theforwardmotion.

NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureonthe handlewillresultin

prematureweartotherubberaugerpaddles,whichisnotcoveredby thewarranty.

2. MovethechokelevertotheFULLI_1 chokeposition(cold enginestart).

I II

3. If theengineiswarm,placethechokeintheOFFi I position insteadof FULL.

4. Pushthe primerfiveto seven(5-7)times,makingsuretocover theventholewhenpushing.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs.

Eachuse 1. Engineoillevel.

2. Snowthrowerandexhaust

1. Check

2. Clean

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof

completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest SearsService

Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME@.

= =

area.

1st5 hours 1. Engineoil. 1. Change. Every5hours 1. Engineoil. 1. Check.

2. Exhaustarea. 2. Clean.

25 hours 1. Sparkplug. 2. Check.

Everyseason/50hours 1. Engineoil 1. Change Everyseason/lO0hours 1. Sparkplug 1. Clean,replace,re-gap Everyseason/Before 1. Pivotpoints 1. Lubricate

storage 2. Controlhandle 2. Lubricate

3. Extensionspring 3. Lubricate

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Removetheoildrainplug,Figure12.

ine maintenance.

Periodicinspectionandadjustmentof theengineisessentialifhigh levelperformanceistobemaintained.Regularmaintenancewillalso ensurealongservicelife.Therequiredserviceintervalsandthetype ofmaintenanceto beperformedaredescribedinthetableabove. Followthehourlyor calendarintervals,whicheveroccurfirst. More frequentserviceisrequiredwhenoperatinginadverseconditions.

Changing Engine Oil Theengineoil shouldbechangedafterthe firstfivehoursof useand

thenoncea seasonor afterevery50 hoursof use. NOTE:Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseandaftereveryfivehours

ofoperationtobesurethecorrectoil levelismaintained.Referto CheckingOilLevelintheOperationSection.

1. Drainfuelfromthetankbyrunningtheengineuntilthefueltankis empty.Besurethe fuelfill capissecure.

2. Placea suitableoilcollectioncontainerundertheoil drainplug.

Figure12

4. Tiptheenginetodrainoilintothe container.Usedoil mustbe disposedofat a propercollectioncenter.

5. Reinstallthe drainplugandtightenitsecurely.

6. Refillwiththerecommendedoilandchecktheoillevel;refertoAdding Oil intheOperationSectionforinstructions..

7. Reinstallthe oil fillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyourhandswithsoapandwaterassoonas possibleafterhandlingusedoil.

NOTE:Pleasedisposeofusedmotoroil ina mannerthatisfriendlyto theenvironment.Takeit toa recyclingcenteror othercollectioncenter. Oil Recommendations

Whenaddingoilto theengine,refertotheviscositychartbelow (Figure13).Engineoilcapacityis600 rnl(approx.20 oz.). Donot over-fill.Usea4-stroke,oranequivalenthighdetergent,premiumqual- ity motoroilcertifiedto meetor exceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer's requirementsfor serviceclassificationSG,SRMotoroils classifiedSG,

SFwill showthisdesicnationonthecontainer.

DONOTuse non-detergentoil or 2-strokeengineoil.Itcouldshorten theengine'sservicelife.

m m

Synthetic

Removethesparkplugbootand usea sparkplugwrenchto removetheplug,Figure14.

Spark Plug Boot

Figure14

Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug.Discardthe sparkplugif thereis anyapparentwear,oriftheinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Clean thesparkplugwitha wirebrushifit istobe reused.

Measurethepluggapwithafeelergauge.Correctasnecessaryby bendingthe sideelectrode,Figure15.Thegapshouldbesetto .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).

(%-40 o -20o 0o 200 400 (oc) -30° -20° -10° 0°

Figure13

Spark Plug

cranktheen(inewiththe sark__ removed.

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbe veryhot.Becareful notto touchthemuffler.

Thesparkplugshouldbecheckedevery25hoursandchangedonce a seasonorevery100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,the sparkplugmustalso beproperlygappedandfree ofdeposits.

Electrode

_==== .02=.03in.

(0.60=0.80ram)

Figure15

4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthreadthe sparkplugin byhandto preventcross-threading.

5. Afterthe sparkplugisseated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto compressthewasher.

NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthe sparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga used sparkplug,tighten1/8-to 1/4-turnafterthesparkplugseatsto

corn_ressthewasher.

becomever hotandcan damac me.

Cleaning the Engine Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,allowitto coolforatleasthalfan hour

beforecleaning.Periodicallyremovedirtbuild-upfromengine.

Donot spraytheenginewithwaterto cleanitbecausethewater couldcontaminatethefuel.Usinga gardenhoseor pressurewashing

Iequipmentcanalsoforcewaterintothemuffleropening.Waterthat [passesthroughthe muffercan enterthecy nderandcausedamage,j

. Loosenthefourlocknutsandboltswhichsecuretheshave

plateto thehousing.SeeFigure16.Movethe shaveplatetothe desiredpositionandretightenthenutsandboltssecurely.

Figure16

Accumulationofdebrisaroundthe mufflercouldcausea fire. Inspect andcleanbeforeeveryuse.

LUBRICATION

Lubricatethepivotpointsonthecontrolhandleandtheextension springat theendof thecontrolcablewitha lightoil onceeveryseason andbeforethesnowthroweris putintostorageattheendof the

season.

ADJUSTMENTS

Shave Plate

Tochecktheadjustmentof theshaveplate,placethemachineona levelsurface.Thewheels,shaveplateandaugersshouldallcontact thelevelsurface.Notethatifthe shaveplateis adjustedtoohigh, snowmayblowundertheaugerhousing.Iftheshaveplatewearsout excessively,orthe snowthrowerdoesnot self-propel,theshaveplate maybetoolowandneedsto beadjusted.

NOTE:Onnewsnowthrowersormachineswitha newshaveplate installed,theaugersmaybeslightlyofftheground.

Toadjustthe shaveplateproceedasfollows:

1. Drainthegasfromthesnowthrower.

2. Pullthestartercorduntil resistanceisfelt. Thentip thesnow throwerbackuntilit restson thehandles.

4. Tipthesnowthrowerbacktotheoperatingpositionandpullthestarter handlea fewtimesto seeifit isdifficultto pull.

5. Ifthestarteris difficultto pull,removethesparkplugand pullthe handleseveraltimestoensurethatanyoiltrappedinthe headis

removed.

Oilmaycomeoutof thesparkplugholewhenitis removedandthe starterhandleis pulled.

6. Inspectthesparkplug.If itiswet,cleanoffanyoil before

re-installing.

Control Cable Asa resultof boththecontrolcableandtheaugerdrivebeltstretching

duetowear,periodicadjustmentsmaybenecessary.Iftheauger seemsto hesitatewhenrotating,proceedasfollows:

Theupperholeinthe controlhandleprovidesforanadjustmentin cabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe endofcontrolcablefromthe bottomholein the controlhandleand reinsertitintheupperhole. Insertthe cablefromtheoutsideas shownin Figure17.

Control

Handle

2. Removethe beltbygraspingit fromthebottomoftheaugerpulley and pullingoutward.

NOTE:Pushdownonthe idlerpullerto releasethebeltfromunderthe beltkeeper.SeeFigure18.

Toreplacethebeltfollowtheseinstructionsand referto Figure19:

Figure17

Testthesnowthrowerto seeifthere isa noticeabledifference.If aftertheadjustmenttothecontrolcabletheaugerstill hesitateswhen

rotating,seeBeltReplacementforinstructionsonreplacingthebelt.

Chute Assembly

Refertothe Assemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthechute assembly.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Auger Drive Belt

1. Removethebeltcoverby removingthefivehex screwsthat secureitto theframe.SeeFigure18.

................Belt Keeper

Figure19

1. Pushdownon theidlerpulley.

2. Positionthebelton topof theaugerpulleyandunderthe belt keeper.

3. Routethebeltaroundtheenginepulley.

4. Pushthebeltoverthebottomoftheaugerpulley.

5. Reinstallthe beltcoverremovedearlier.

Figure18

REPLACING AUGER PADDLES

Thesnowthrowerauger'srubberpaddlesaresubjecttowearand shouldbereplacedifany signsof excessiveweararepresent.

DoNOTallowtheauger'srubberpaddlesto weartothepointwhere

Iportionsof themetalaugeritselfcancomein contactwiththepave- lment.Doingsocan resultin seriousdamageto yoursnowthrower.

Tochangethe rubberpaddles,proceedasfollows:

1. Removetheexistingrubberpaddlesbyunscrewingthe self- tappingscrewswhichsecurethemto theauger.SeeFigure20.

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Self-Tappir ..,,

Figure20

2. Securethereplacementrubberpaddlestotheaugerusingthe hardwareremovedearlier.

ToobtainreplacementpaddlescallSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME.Ask forpart# 735-04033.

REPLACING SHAVE PLATE

Theshaveplateisattachedtothe bottomoftheaugerhousingand issubjecttowear.It shouldbe checkedperiodically.Therearetwo wearingedgesandtheshaveplatecanbe reversed.

1. Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexlocknutswhichattachit tothe snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reversetheexistingshaveplateor installa one,makingsurethe newshaveplateand makingsuretheheadsof thecarriagebolts areontheinsideofthehousing.

3. Adjusttheshaveplateasinstructedon page14.

4. Tightensecurelyonceadjusted.

Toobtaina newshaveplate,call Searsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME.Askfor part#731-1033

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