MTD 31AM63TF799 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRH

26" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.88970

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.

Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORM1/0.769-03956A

o SAFETY

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

2/6/2009

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

SafeOperationPractices.............. Pages3-6

SafetyLabels......................... Page7

Assembly......................... Pages8-11

Operation........................ Pages12-15

Off-SeasonStorage................... Page24

Troubleshooting...................... Page25

PartsList......................... Pages26-35

RepairProtectionAgreement............ Page39

Espadol............................. Page40

Service&Maintenance.............. Pages16-23

CRAFTSMANLiMiTED WARRANTY

Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto allsuppliedinstructions,if this snowthrowerfailsdueto a defectinmaterialorworkmanshipwithin

twoyearsfromthe dateorpurchase,returnittoanyauthorizedCraftsmandrop-offlocationforfreerepair.Forthe nearestauthorizedlocation, call1-800-4MYHOME.

Thiswarrantyappliesforonly90 daysfromthedateof purchaseifthissnowthroweriseverusedforcommercialor rentalpurposes.

Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. SearswillNOTpayfor:

• Expendableitemsthatbecomewornduringnormaluse,includingbutnotlimitedtoskidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air

cleaner,belts,andoil filter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.

• Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,or glass.

• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyimpactingobjectsthatbendtheframeor

crankshaft,orover-speedingtheengine.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedby improper storage,failureto usethe propergradeandamountof engineoil, or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontained

intheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused within30 daysof itspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearofthe exteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductisusedinthe UnitedStates.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,NoffmanEstates,IL 60179

EngineOilType: 5W-30 EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces FuelCapacity: 2.3Quarts

SparkPlug: TorchF6RTC(F6TC) SparkPlugGap: .020"to.030"

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Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual

beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera- tionpracticesinthis manual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultin serious injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,

TRAiNiNG

• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.

Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/ orbystanders.Keepthismanualin a safeplaceforfutureand regularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.Forques-

tionscall,1-800-659-5917.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofageto operatethis machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

• Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.

• Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour snow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersandthelike.

• Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe machinewhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

thearea.

• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatinginreverse.

Your Responsibility--Restrict the useofthis powermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-

tionsin thismanualandon themachine,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.

Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother

foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbytheauger/

impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationand whileperformingan adjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the

eyes.

Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.

Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which couldbecomeentangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all

machineswithelectricstartengines.

Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine. Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelorcrushedrock

surfaces.

Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore

startingtoclearsnow.

SafeHandlingof Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources ofignition.

• Neverfuelmachineindoors.

• Neverremovegascaporaddfuel whiletheengineishot or running.

• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktono morethan1/2inch belowbottomoffiller neckto providespaceforfuel

expansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment. Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore

startingtheengine.

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

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

• Allowmachinetocool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

• Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleorona truckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerandrefueliton theground.Ifthisisnotpossible, thenrefuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankor containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION

• Donotputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,in theauger/impeller housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

• Theauger/impellercontrolleveris a safetydevice.Neverbypass itsoperation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycause personalinjury.

• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsand automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesin placeandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea. Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.

• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon slopes.

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

• Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor allow anyoneinfrontofthemachine.

• Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowat toofastof a rate.

• Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureofyourfootingandkeepafirmholdon the handles.Walk,

neverrun.

• Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingor not in use.

• Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecarewhenbackingup.

• Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.

Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebefore

startingandoperating.

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

• Neverputyourhandinthedischargeor collectoropenings.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeunclogging.

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

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

• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare andgoodjudgment.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance

andthenameof your nearestservicingdealer.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethe dischargechute

is themostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.

Neveruseyourhandtocleanout thedischargechute.

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 tokeepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed oftheengine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowear anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's (OEM)partsonly."Useofpartswhichdo not meetthe original equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisen- gageproperlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Refertothe adjustment sectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

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

Priorto storing,runmachineafew minutestoclearsnowfrom machineand preventfreezeupof auger/impeller. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan

openflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasa waterheater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionson 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.AttheendoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not wornexcessively.Failureto do socanresultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengineinany way. Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadtoa runawayengineand causeittooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),

OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay

Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

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

Ifa sparkattesterisused,itshouldbemaintainedin effectiveworking orderbytheoperator.IntheStateof Californiatheaboveis required

bylaw (Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarresterforthemuffleris availablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.

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 IS FLAMMABLE 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

1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGiMPELLER ANDAUGER,CONTACTWiTHiMPELLEROR

AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.

2. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG DISCHARGECHUTE.

3.DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,

AND REMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL

MOVING PARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERViCiNGMACHINE.

TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTSiNJURiES, NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS. USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEN OPERATINGON

GRAVELSURFACES.

5.BEAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

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

REMOVING FROM CARTON

1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlaythesidesflaton theground. Removeanddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

ASSEMBLY

1. Observethe lowerrearareaofthesnowthrowertobesureboth cablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandle

upward. a. Placethe shiftleverin the F6position.

b. Pullupandbackon upperhandleasshownin Figure1.As

youare raisingthehandleupward,makesurethatbothends ofthecentercablearepositionedproperlyinthebrackets. Alignupperhandlewiththelowerhandle.

c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandletolowerhandle.

Removeanddiscardanyrubberbands,ifpresent.Theyare forpackagingpurposesonly.

2. Removewingnutandhexscrewfromchutecontrolassembly andclevispinandcotterpinfromchutesupportbracket.See Figure2. Positionthechuteassembly(forward-facing)overthe

chutebase.

3. Placechutecontrolleverinthecenteredposition.SeeFigure1.

4. Placechuteassemblyontochutebaseand securechutecontrol assemblytochutesupportbracketwithclevispinand cotterpin removedearlier.SeeFigure3.

Figure2

Figure1

Figure3

5. Finishsecuringchutecontrolassemblytochutesupportbracket withwingnutandhexscrewremovedearlier.SeeFigure4.

6. Checkthatallcablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguide ontopoftheengine.SeeFigure5.

7. Theextensioncord fortheelectricstarterisfastenedwitha cable tietotherearoftheaugerhousingforshippingpurposes.Cutthe

cabletie and removeitbeforeoperatingtheunit.

SET-UP

Shear Pins Holesare locatedinthe plasticdashpanelforconvenientshearpin

storage.SeeFigure6. Refertothe Operationsectionfor moreinforma- tionregardingshearpinreplacement.

Figure5

Figure4

Figure6

Chute Clean=Out Tool

A chute clean-out tool isfastenedtothe topoftheaugerhousing witha mountingclip.SeeFigure7.Thetoolisdesignedtocleara chuteassemblyoficeandsnow.Thisitemis fastenedwithacable tie atthefactory.Cutthe cabletie beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

Ioff_1 .allmoving}oartshave

stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly.

Tire Pressure

Beforeoperating,checktirepressureandreducepressurein bothtires

to between15psiand20 psi.

NOTE:Ifthetirepressureisnotequalinbothtires,theunitmaynot

travelina straightpathandtheshaveplatemaywearunevenly.

ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes

Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthe factoryfor

shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operat- ingthesnowthrower.

youoperate

as itcaneasilypickupandthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal

lit is notrecommendedthat this thrower

injuryordamagetothe snowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.

snow on

• Forclosesnowremovalon asmoothsurface,raiseskidshoes higherontheaugerhousing.

• Useamiddleorlowerpositionwhenthe areatobeclearedis uneven,suchasagraveldriveway

NOTE:Ifyouchooseto operatethesnowthrowerona gravelsurface, keeptheskidshoesin positionformaximumclearancebetweenthe

groundandtheshaveplate.

Toadjusttheskidshoes:

1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twoon eachside)andcarriagebolts. Moveskidshoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure8.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoeisagainstthe groundtoavoid unevenwearon theskidshoes.

3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.

gravel

Figure7

Figure8

Auger Control

Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand followall instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentstoverifyyour snow

throwerisoperatingsafelyand properly.

Checktheadjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:

1. Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandin the disengaged"up" position,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack.ItshouldNOTbe tight.

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Refer toStartingtheEngineintheOperati_ection. Makesurethe

throttleis setin the FASTposition.

3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger.

4. Allowtheaugerto remainengagedforapproximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveral

times.

5. Withthethrottlecontrolin theFAST(rabbit)position _J_ and theaugercontrolin the disengaged"up"position,walktothefront

ofthemachine.

6. Confirmthatthe augerhas completelystoppedrotatingand showsNOsignsofmotion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturntothe operator'spositionandshutoff theengine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto stopbeforeadjustingthe augercontrol.

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexbolt onthe augercablebracket.SeeFigure9.

8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved.

Figure9

Drive Control

ShiftLever

J FourWayChuteControP

J j

J AugerControl

GasCap

ChuteAssembly

OUFUl

CleanOut

Tool

'\\

Augers

Nowthat youhavesetup yoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure10.

Skid Shoe

Figure10

SHIFT LEVER 6

Theshiftleverislocatedonthe rightsideof the handlepanel. 5 Placethe shiftleverinto anyofeightpositionstocontrolthe 4

directionoftravelandgroundspeed. Forward 3

Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)is t 2 theslowestand positionsix(6) is the fastest. F 1

Reverse Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)isthe

slowerandtwo(2) isthe faster.

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Snowdrawnintothe augerhousingisdischargedoutthechute assembly.

Mumer Recoil Starter

Handle

Primer

Key

Throttle Control

Choke Control

Oil Drain Electric

.. Starter Outlet ,j

Electric Start

Button

IGNITION KEY

Theignitionkeyisa safetydevice.Itmustbe fullyinsertedin orderfortheenginetostart.

Removethe ignitionkeywhenthesnowthrower

is notinuse. NOTE:Donot turntheignitionkeyinan attempt

to startthe engine.Doingso maycauseit to break.

CHOKE CONTROL

Thechokecontrolisfoundon therearof the engineand is activatedbyrotatingtheknob

clockwise.Activatingthechokecontrolcloses thechokeplateonthecarburetorandaids in startingthe engine.

Meets ANSi Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSi).

THROTTLE CONTROL

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon therearoftheengine.It regulatesthe speedof theengineandwill shutoff theenginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition.

PRIMER

Depressingthe primerforcesfuel directlyinto theengine'scarburetortoaid incold-weather starting.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

Thishandleisusedto manuallystartthe engine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

Requirestheuseof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) anda 120Vpowersource/walloutlet.

DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK

DRIVE

CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolis locatedonthe righthandle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandletoengagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop.

Thedrivecontrolalso lockstheaugercontrolsoyoucan operate thechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowing

process.If the augercontrolis engagedsimultaneouslywiththedrive control,the operatorcanreleasetheaugercontrol(onthe lefthandle) andtheaugerswill remainengaged.Releasebothcontrolstostopthe augersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.

Failureto dosowillresultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrive

system.

FOUR=WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM

OIL FILL

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

GAS CAP

Unthreadthegascap to addgasolinetothefueltank.

AUGERS

Whenengaged,theaugersrotateanddrawsnowintotheauger housing.

AUGER CONTROL

f AUGER

CONTROL

Theaugercontrolis locatedontheleft handle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugersandstart snowthrowing action.Releasetostop.

CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL

CHUTETILTDOWN

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_E ROTATE L,.,,,>CHUTEROTATE

LEFT _ W " HIGHT

L,J

_. CHUTETILTUP j

Thefour-waychutecontrolTM iSlocatedontheleft sideofthehandle

panel. * Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,squeezethe

buttononthechutecontrolleverandpivotthechutecontrollever

tothe rightortotheleft.

* Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,pivotthe

chutecontrolleverforwardto tiltthechutedownandbackwardto tilt the chuteup.

SKiD SHOES

Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupward forhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelor

crushedrocksurfaces.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut off engineandremainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly.

Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtothe rearof the augerhousingwitha mountingclip. Shouldsnowandice become lodgedin thechuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:

1. Releaseboththe AugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stopthe engineby removingtheignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresitto the rearoftheaugerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtool to dislodgeand scoopanysnowand icewhichhasformedin andnearthechute assembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothemountingclipontherearof theaugerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnow thrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe augercontrolfora fewsecondstoclearany remainingsnowandice fromthechuteassembly.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot smokeorallowflamesor sparksin theareawheretheengineis

refueledor wheregasolineisstored.

• Donotoverfillthe fueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetank capisclosedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnotto spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapor mayignite.Ifany fuelis spilled,makesuretheareaisdrybefore startingthe engine.

• Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof

)or.

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthemachine indoorsorwhilethe engineis hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

1. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcaptofuel.

2. A fuellevelindicatorislocatedin the fueltank.Filltankuntilfuel reachesthefuellevelindictor.Becarefulnotto overfill.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearof movingparts.Donotusea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningsonthe machineand inthismanualbeforeoperating.

Oil Theunitwasshippedwithoil intheengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeach

operationto ensureadequateoilin theengine.Forfurtherinstructions, referto the stepsonpage16.

NOTE:Besureto checktheengineon a levelsurfacewiththeengine stopped.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintotheoil filler neck,butdonot screwit in.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyadd oil (5%30, witha minimumclassificationof SF/SG)untiloil level registersbetweenhigh(H) andlow(L).

NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking, hardstartingorsparkplugfouling.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Gasoline Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedtominimizecombus-

tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe used.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixtureordirtygasoline.Avoidgetting dirt,dust,orwaterin thefueltank.DONOTuseE85gasoline.

NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmupfor a fewminutesafterstarting. Theenginewillnotdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating

temperatures.

1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolarein the disengaged(released)position.

2. Insertignitionkeyinto slot.Makesureitsnapsintoplace.Donot attempttoturn the key.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyis fullyinsertedintothe ignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

Theoptionalelectricstarteris equippedwitha groundedthree-wire

powercordand plug,andisdesignedtooperateon 120voltAC householdcurrent.Itmustbe usedwitha properlygroundedthree- prongreceptacleat all timesto avoidthepossibilityofelectricshock. Followall instructionscarefullypriorto operatingtheelectricstarter.

DONOTuseelectricstarterinthe rain.

Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wiregroundedsystem.

Aska licensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.

Ifyouhaveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows. Ifyoudonothavetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectric

starterunderanyconditions.

1. Plugtheextensioncord intotheoutletlocatedonthe engine's surface.Plugtheotherendof extensioncordintoa three-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilatedarea.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.

3. MovechoketotheONposition I#1 (c_d enginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokein OFFposition.

4. Pushprimerthreetofive(3-5)times,makingsureto covervent holewhenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce. Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequire primingto berepeated.

5. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.Oncetheenginestarts,im- mediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverloadprotection;systemwilltemporarilyshut-downto

allowstartertocod if electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto OFF position.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionfor a shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly rotatethechokeinto OFFposition.

7. Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfromelectric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendatthewall outletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeendfromtheengine.

Recoil Starter

Donotpullthestarterhandlewhiletheenginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.

2. MovechoketotheONposition I,,9"1(coldenginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokein OFFposition.

3. Pushprimerthreetofive(3-5)times,makingsureto covervent holewhenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce. Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequire primingto berepeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntilitbeginsto resist,then pullquicklyandforcefullytoovercomethe compression.Do notreleasethehandleandallowitto snapback.Returnrope SLOWLYto originalposition.Ifrequired,repeatthisstep.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto OFF position.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionfor a shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly rotatethechokeinto OFFposition.

TO ENGAGE DRIVE

1. Withthethrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)'_ position,move shiftleverintooneof thesix forward(F)positionsortworeverse

(R)positions.Selecta speedappropriateforthesnowconditions

anda paceyou'recomfortablewith.

NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeedsuntil

youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthe snow thrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnow throwerwillmove.Releaseitanddrivemotionwillstop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositionthe shiftlever(changespeedsordirection oftravel)withoutfirst releasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnow throwertoa completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.

TO ENGAGE AUGERS

1. Toengagethe augersandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe augercontrolagainstthelefthandle.Releasetostoptheaugers.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwithfourshearpinsand

bow-tieclips.Iftheaugershouldstrikea foreignobjector icejam,the snowthrowerisdesignedsothatthe shearpinsmayshear.If augers

willnotturn,checkto seeif thepinshavesheared.SeeFigure11.

NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswithanythingotherthanSears PartNo.88389replacementshearpins.Anydamageto theauger

j gearboxorothercomponentsas,aresultoffailingto do sowill NOT [be coveredbyyoursnowthrowerswarranty.

Alwaysturnoff the snowthrower'sengineandremovethekeypriorto replacingshearpins.

Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine

unattendedwiththeenginerunning.Turntheengineoffafteruse and removeignitionkey.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Afteryouarefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefora fewminutes beforestoppingtohelpdryoffany m_sture ontheengine.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto STOP_ position.

2. Removetheignitionkey.Removingthekeywill reducethepos- sibilityof unauthorizedstartingof theenginewhileequipmentis notinuse.Keepthekeyin a safeplace.The enginecannotstart withouttheignitionkey.

3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.

Figure11

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.

EachUseandevery5

hours

1st5 hours

Annuallyor25hours

Annuallyor50hours Annuallyor100hours

BeforeStorage

1. Engineoillevel

2. Looseormissinghardware

3. Unitandengine.

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

2. Controllinkagesand pivots

3. Wheels

4. GearshaftandAugershaft

5. 4-WayChuteControlTM

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

1. Fuelsystem

1. Check

2. Tightenor replace

3. Clean

1. Change

1. Check

2. Lubewithlightoil

3. Lubewithmultipurposeautogrease

4. Lubewithlightoil

5. Checkfor cableslackness

1. Change

1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlack

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearestSearsService Centeror toscheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat

1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

offuel

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controls

Iandstopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete _stop.

Checking Engine Oil NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil level

ismaintained. Whenaddingoilto the engine,referto viscositychartbelow.Engine

oilcapacityis 600ml(approx.20oz.). Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke, oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor

serviceclassificationSG, SR MotoroilsclassifiedSG,SFwillshow thisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintotheoil filler neck,butdonot screwit in.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoil untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)and low(L),Figure12.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Figure12

Changing Engine Oil

NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthefirst5 hoursofoperationand oncea seasonorevery50hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankby runningengineuntilthefueltankisempty. Besurefuelfill cap is secure.

2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoildrainplug.

3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure13.

4. Tipenginetodrainoil intothecontainer.Usedoilmustbe disposedofata propercollectioncenter.

Usedoil is a hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly. Donotdiscardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori-

tiesor SearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.

Refillwiththerecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.See RecommendedOil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis20

ounces.

u i

Synthetic

Oil Drain

Plug

Figure13

(0F)-40o-20 o 0o 200 400 ("c) -30° -20° -10° 0°

DONOTuse nondetergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.It couldshorten

theengine'sservicelife.

7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyourhandswithsoapandwateras soonas possibleafterhandling usedoil.

Checking Spark Plug

DONOTcheckfor sparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank enginewithsparkplugremoved.

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbevery hot.Becareful notto touchthe muffler.

NOTE: Checkthe sparkplugoncea seasonorevery25hoursof operation.Changethesparkplugoncea seasonorevery100hours. Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbe properly gappedandfreeof deposits.

Spark Plug

SparkPlugBoot

Figure14

1. Removethesparkplugbootand usea sparkplugwrenchto removetheplug.SeeFigure14.

2. Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug. Discardthe sparkplugifthereis apparentwear,orif the insulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthe

sparkplugwithawire brushifit istobe reused.

3. Measurethepluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctasnecessary bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure15.Thegapshouldbeset to.02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).

4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthread thesparkplugin byhandtopreventcross-threading.

5. Afterthe sparkplugisseated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto compressthewasher.

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

hotandcan ine.

LUBRICATION

Gear Shaft

Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedatleastoncea seasonor afterevery25 hoursofoperation.

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtank byrunningengine untilitstops.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardso that itrestson theaugerhousing.

3. Removethe lowerframecoverfromtheundersideofthe snow throwerbyremovingthefourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

4. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil) tothe hexshaft. SeeFigure16.

Electrode

.02=.03 in.

(0.60=0.80 rnrn)

Figure15

NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,be carefulnotto get any oilon thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowillhinder thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil. Wheels

Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Auger Shaft Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinson augershaft.Spray

lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthe spacersandflangebearings foundat eitherendoftheshaft.SeeFigure17.

Figure16

Figure17

SHAVE PLATE AND SKiD SHOES

Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthebottomofthe snowthrowerare subjectto wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced whennecessary. Toremoveskidshoes:

1. Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexflangenutswhichsecure themtothe snowthrower.

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefourcarriagebolts(twoon eachside)and hexflangenuts.Referto Figure18.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhichattachit tothe snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriage boltsaretotheinsideofhousing.Tightensecurely.Referto Figure18.

ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Cable If thefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved,

referto the figuretotherightandadjusttheshiftcableas follows:

1. Placethe shiftleverinthefastest forwardspeedposition(F6).

2. Loosenthehex nuton theshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure

19.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardto takeupslackinthe cable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

NOTE:Augersnot shown for clarity.

Figure18

Drive Control Whenthedrivecontrolisreleasedandin thedisengaged"up"position,

thecableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight. Also, ifthereis excessiveslackin thedrive cableor iftheunitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,thecable mayneedtobeadjusted.

Checktheadjustmentofthedrivecontrolasfollows:

1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergently forward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattempttopushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.The unitshouldnot

rollfreely.

3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshiftleverbackand forthbetweenthe R2positionandtheF6positionseveraltimes.

Thereshouldbeno resistanceintheshiftlever.

4. If anyoftheabovetestsfailed,the drivecableisin needofadjust- ment.Proceedasfollows:

5. Loosenthelowerhexbolt onthedrivecable bracket.SeeFigure

20.

6. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

7. Retightenthelowerhexbolt.

Figure19

Figure20

Chute Control Oncea seasonorevery25hoursofoperation,whicheverisearlier,

checkwhetherthefour-waychutecontrolTM cableshaveslackened.If thechutedoesnotrotatefully,thechutecontrolcableswillhaveto be adjusted.RefertoFigure21.

Toadjustthesecables,proceedasfollows:

1. Usinga 1/2"wrench,loosentheupperandlowerhexnutsfoundon onecableadjuster.

2. Graspthe metalcablehousingandgentlypushupwardtotake up slack(usuallynomorethan1/4-inch)inthecablebefore retighteningbothhexnuts.

3. Repeatontheothercableadjusteruntilthechuteassemblyhas fullrangefromleft-to-right.

Auger Control RefertotheAssemblysectionfor instructionsonadjustingtheauger

controlcable.

Skid Shoes RefertotheAssemblysectionfor instructionsonadjustingthe skid

shoes.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Auger Belt

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedas follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtank byrunningengine untilitstops.

2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthefrontof the engineby remov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure22.

3. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.See Figure23.

Figure21

Figure22

Figure23

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatitrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideofthesnowthrower byremovingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.SeeFigure

24.

6. Removethebeltasfollows.RefertoFigure25. a. Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt

keeper.

b. Unhookthesupportbracketspringfromtheframe.

7. Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebelt betweenthesupportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure26.

8. Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowinginstructionsinreverseorder.

9. PerformtheAugerControltestoutlinedintheAssemblysection ofthismanual.

NOTE:DoNOTforgettoreinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnect thespringtotheframeafterinstallingareplacementaugerbelt.

Figure24

Figure25

Figure26

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