MTD 31AS53TF799 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFr MRN

26" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.886912

o SAFETY

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Before using

this product, read this

PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

manual and follow all safety rules and operating

instructions.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

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

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

Assembly......................... Pages8-13

Operation........................ Pages14-17

Service&Maintenance.............. Pages18-23

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

PartsList......................... Pages26-43

RepairProtectionAgreement............ Page47

Espadol............................. Page48

ServiceNumbers................... BackPage

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

CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwill receivefreerepairorfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.

Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson. Forwarrantycoveragedetails to obtain repairor replacement,visit the website: www.craftsman.com

This warranty covers ONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Warrantycoverage does NOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoil filter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.

• Tirereplacementor repaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass. Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,or fromimpacting objectsthatbendtheframe,augershaft,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper storage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil, or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontained intheoperator'smanual.

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

Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOilType: SAE5W-30 EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces

FuelCapacity: 3 Quarts SparkPlug: F6RTC

SparkPlugGap: .020"to .030"

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

beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingtothe safeopera- tionpracticesinthis manual.As withanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroron thepartofthe operatorcanresultin 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 themachineand in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.

Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytothe operatorand/ orbystanders.Keepthismanualina safeplaceforfutureand regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethis machine.Children14andover shouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.

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

Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe machinewhileit is in operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

thearea.

• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhen operatinginreverse.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuse of thispowermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-

tionsin thismanualandon themachine,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentistobeused.

Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother

foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbytheauger/

impeller.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationand whileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe

eyes.

Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.

Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which couldbecomeentangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall

machineswithelectricstartengines.

Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine. Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrock

surfaces.

• Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebefore startingtoclearsnow.

SafeHandlingof Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources ofignition.

• Neverfuelmachineindoors.

• Neverremovegas capor addfuel whilethe engineis hot or running.

• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltanktono morethan1/2inch belowbottomoffillerneckto providespaceforfuel

expansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment. Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore

startingtheengine.

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

waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryeretc.).

• Allowmachinetocool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

• Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

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

• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimof the fueltankor containeropeningatalltimesuntil fuelingis complete.Do notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION

• Donotputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,inthe auger/impeller housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

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

• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsand automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesin placeandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donot touch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.

• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon slopes.Do notoperateon steepslopes.

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

• Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystandersand petsor allow anyoneinfrontof the machine.

• Donotoverloadmachinecapacityby attemptingtoclearsnowat toofastof arate.

• Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureof yourfootingand keepafirmholdon thehandles.Walk,

neverrun.

• Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingor not in use.

• Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecarewhenbackingup.

• Ifthe machineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe engine.

Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore

startingandoperating.

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

• Neverput yourhandinthedischargeorcollectoropenings.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeunclogging.

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

• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,then pull rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)willpull handandarmtowardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo. Broken bones,fractures,bruisesorsprainscouldresult.

• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare andgoodjudgment.

• Forin-warrantysafety,operationormaintenancequestions,orto orderpartsandscheduleservice,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethe dischargechute

is themostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.

Neveruseyourhandto cleanout thedischargechute.

Toclear thechute:

1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

2. Wait 10secondstobe suretheimpellerbladeshavestopped

rotating.

3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,notyourhands.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversandstopthe engine.Waituntiltheauger/impeller cometoa completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.

Checkboltsand screwsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervals tokeepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed oftheengine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto wear anddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's (OEM)partsonlyas listedinthe Partspagesof thisoperator's manual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipment specificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompro- misesafety!

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisen- gageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the adjustment sectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary. Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil,etc.to

protecttheenvironment. Priorto storing,runmachinea few minutestoclearsnowfrom

machineand preventfreezeupofauger/impeller. Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewherethereisan

openflame,sparkorpilot lightsuchasa waterheater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionson off-seasonstorage.

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

Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved. Accordingtothe ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)

andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 60 hoursof operation.Atthe endoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealertoensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnot wornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengineinanyway. Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand causeitto operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

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

OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay

Catalyst(TWO)if soequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineand shouldnotbe usedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered, brush-coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaust systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(ifany)

Ifa sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking orderbytheoperator.IntheStateof Californiatheaboveis required

bylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarrestorfor themuffleris availablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)

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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.

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WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw 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

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

REMOVING FROM CARTON

1. Cutthe cornersof thecartonandlay the sidesflaton theground. Removeanddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhas beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

ASSEMBLY

1. Observethe lowerrearareaof the snowthrowertobesureboth cablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandle

upward. a. Placethe shiftleverin theF6position.

b. Pullupandbackon upperhandleasshownin Figure1.As

youare raisingthehandleupward,makesurethat bothends ofthecentercablearepositionedproperlyinthebrackets. Alignupperhandlewiththe lowerhandle.

c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto lowerhandle.

Removeanddiscardany rubberbands,if present.Theyare forpackagingpurposesonly.

2. Removecotterpin,wing nut,andhexscrewfromchutecontrol headandclevispinandbow-tiecotterpinfromchutesupport bracket.SeeFigure2.

3. Insertthe chutecontrolrodintoinputofchutecontrolhead.Push

rodasfar intothechutecontrolheadaspossible,keepingthe holesin therodpointingupward.SeeFigure3.

Chute Control Head

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Bracket

Figure2

Figure1

Figure3

4. Placechuteontochutebaseandensurechutecontrolrodis positionedunderhandlepanel.Installhexboltpreviouslyremoved

butdo notsecurewithwingnutatthistime.See Figure4.

5. Squeezethetriggeron the handlepaneljoystickand rotatethe

chutebyhandto faceforward.Theholesinthe chutecontrol inputwill befacingup. SeeFigure5.

NOTE:The chutewill notrotatewithoutsqueezingthe triggeronthe

joystick.

6. Rotatethejoystickto theoneo'clockpositionsothesilver

indicatorarrowonthe inputshaftbelowthecontrolpanelpoints upward.SeeFigure6.

NOTE:Thejoystickwillbe angledslightlyto theright.SeeFigures5 &

Chute Controlf

Figure5

Figure4

FroatView

Joystick

Figure6

7. Makesureall cablesare routedtotheleftof thechutecontrol rod.Lineupthe holein therodwiththearrowon theinputshaft

and insertthe endofthe rodintotheinputshaftbelowjoystickon

handlepanel.SeeFigure7.

NOTE:Thechutecontrolrodwillfit snugglyintotheinputshaft. Supporttherearof thedash panelwithone handwhileinsertingthe rodwithyourotherhandto ensuretherodis insertedall the way into

theinputshaft.

8. Nowpushthe chutecontrolrodbacktowardsthehandle paneluntilthe holein therodlinesupwiththe holeinthechute

controlinputclosesttothechutecontrolhead.Insertthecotter

pin.SeeFigure8.

NOTE:The secondholeis usedtoachievefurtherengagementofthe rodintotheinputshaftifrequiredandcanbe usedlaterfor adjustment ifthechutedoesnotfullyrotate.Refertothe Service& Maintenance sectionforChuteControlRodadjustments.

9. Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadto chutesupportbracketwith

wingnut,andclevispinandbow-tiecotterpinremovedearlier.Do notovertighten.SeeFigure9.

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10. Checkthatallcablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecable guide "_ on theengine.SeeFigure10.

NOTE:Ifthechutecontrolis notassembledcorrectlyit willnotmove freelynorwillit movefullyto therightandleft.

11. Theextensioncordforthe electricstarterisfastenedwitha cabletie to therearof theaugerhousingforshippingpurposes.

Cutthecabletie and removecordbeforeoperatingthe unit.

SET-UP

Shear Pins Holesare locatedinthehandlepanelforconvenientshearpin storage.

SeeFigure11.Refertothe Operationsectionformoreinformation regardingshearpin replacement.

Figure10

Figure11

Chute Clean=Out Tool Achute clean-out tool isfastenedtothe top oftheaugerhousing

witha mountingclip.SeeFigure12.Thetool isdesignedtocleara chuteassemblyoficeandsnow.Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletie atthefactory.Cutthecable tiebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

loft _1 .allmovingpartshave

stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtoolto clearthe chuteassembly.

Tire Pressure

Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecom- mendedpsi.Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all times. Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim assemblytoburstwithforcesufficienttocauseseriousinjury.Refer tosidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure.

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.Refertothetiresidewall fortiremanufacturer'srecommendedpsianddeflate(or inflate)the tiresasnecessary.

Chutedean=out Tool

Figure12

NOTE:Equaltire pressureisto be maintainedat alltimesfor perfor- mancepurposes.

ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor

shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operat- ingthesnowthrower.

It is notrecommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravel asitcaneasilypickup andthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal

njuryordamageto thesnowthrowerand surroundng property.

• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes higherontheaugerhousing.

• Usea middleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobe clearedis uneven,suchas a graveldriveway

NOTE:If youchoosetooperatethesnowthrowerona gravelsurface, keepthe skidshoesin positionformaximumclearancebetweenthe groundandtheshaveplate.

Toadjustthe skidshoes:

1. Loosenthefour hexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts. Moveskidshoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure13.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeis againstthe groundtoavoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.

3. Retightennutsand boltssecurely.

Figure13

Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentsto verifyyoursnow throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.

Checktheadjustmentof theaugercontrolasfollows:

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

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Referto StartingtheEngineinthe Operationsection.

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

4. Allowtheaugersto remainengagedforapproximatelyten(10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveral

times.

5. Withtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up"position,walktothe frontofthe machine.

6. Confirmthatthe augershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand showNOsignsof motion.If anyaugershowsANYsignof rotating,immediatelyreturntotheoperator'spositionandshutoff theengine.WaitforALLmovingpartstostopbeforeadjustingthe augercontrol.

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexbolt onthe augercablebracket.SeeFigure14.

8. Positionthe bracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved.

Figure14

Shift Lever

Drive Control

Gas Cap

z Four=WayChuteControP (Joystick)

j_ Auger Control

...........WheelSteeringControl

ChuteAssembly

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Muffler Recoil Starter

Clean Out

Tool

Primer

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Key

Fill

Throttle Control

Choke Control

Augers

Skid Shoe

Oil Drain Electric Starter Outlet

Figure15

Nowthat youhavesetup yoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome NOTE:Donot turnthe keyinan attemptto starttheengine.Doingso acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.RefertoFigure15. maycauseit to break.

SHIFT LEVER

Theshiftleveris locatedonthe rightsideofthehandlepanel. Placethe shiftleverintoanyofeightpositionstocontrolthe directionoftravelandgroundspeed.

Forward Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F) speeds.Positionone(1)is t 2

6 CHOKE CONTROL

5 The chokecontrolisfoundon the rearof theengineand isactivated 4 by turningthe rotarychokeknobtotheCHOKEposition.Activating

thechokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateonthecarburetorandaidsin

3 startingtheengine.

PRIMER

theslowestand positionsix (6) isthe fastest. F 1 Reverse

Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)is the

Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintotheengine'scarburetor

toaid incold-weatherstarting.

slowerandtwo(2) is the faster.

OIL FILL

KEY

Thekeyisa safetydevice.Itmustbefully insertedin orderfor the enginetostart.Removethekeywhenthe snowthroweris notin use.

Engineoil levelcan becheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

GAS CAP

Unthreadthegascaptoadd gasolinetothefueltank.

:lectric Start

Button

Meets ANSi Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto thesafetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

THROTTLE CONTROL

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon therearof the engine.It regulatesthe speedof theengineandwillshutoff theenginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

Theaugercontrolis locatedonthelefthandle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandleto engagethe augerand startsnowthrowing action.Releaseto stop.

DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK

DRIVE

CONTROL

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

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

AUGERS

Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintothe auger housing.

SKID SHOES

Positiontheskid shoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupward forhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelor

crushedrocksurfaces.

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechute assembly.

WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS

Theleft andrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedon theunderside ofthehandles.Squeezetherightcontrolto turnright;squeezetheleft

controltoturnleft. NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyouarefamiliar

withthesecontrols.

AUGER CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolis locatedon therighthandle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandleto engagethe wheeldrive.Releasetostop.

Thedrivecontrolalso lockstheaugercontrolso youcan operate thechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowing

process.If theaugercontrolisengagedsimultaneouslywiththedrive control,the operatorcanreleasetheaugercontrol(onthelefthandle) andtheaugerswillremainengaged.Releasebothcontrolstostopthe augersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.

Failureto dosowillresultinincreasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive

system.

FOUR-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM

CHUTE DiRECTiONAl CONTROL

CHUTETiLTgOWN

CHUTEROTATE CHUTEROTATE

LEFT RIGHT

CHUTETiLTUP J

Thefour-waychutecontroFM(Joystick)islocatedon theleft sideof the

handlepanel. * Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,squeezethe

buttononthechutecontrolleverandpivotthechutecontrollever

tothe rightorto theleft.

* Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,pivotthe

chutecontrolleverforwardtotiltthe chutedownandbackwardto tilt the chuteup.

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

Neveruseyourhandstocleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut

loft engineandremainbehindhandlesuntil allmovingpartshave lstoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtoolto clearthe chuteassembly.

Thechuteclean-outtoolis convenientlyfastenedtotherearofthe augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecome lodgedin thechuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:

1. Releaseboththe AugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stopthe enginebyremovingthe ignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresitto the rearofthe augerhousing.

4. Usethe shovel-shapedendof theclean-outtooltodislodgeand scoopanysnowand icewhichhasformedin andnearthechute assembly.

5. Refastenthe clean-outtooltothe mountingclipontherearof theaugerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnow thrower'sengine.

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

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningson the machineand inthismanualbeforeoperating.

Oil Theunit wasshippedwith oil inthe engine.Checkoillevelbefore

eachoperationtoensureadequateoil intheengine.Forfurther instructions,refertothe stepson page18.

NOTE:Besureto checkthe engineon a levelsurfacewiththe engine stopped.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

2. insertthecap/dipstickintothe oilfillerneck,butdo NOTscrewit

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/gasolinemixtureor dirtygasoline.Avoidgetting dirt,dust,or waterinthefueltank.DONOTuse E85gasoline.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot smokeorallowflamesor sparksinthe areawheretheengineis

refueledor wheregasolineisstored.

• Donotoverfillthefueltank.After refueling,makesurethetank capisclosedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnotto spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapor mayignite,ifany fuelis spilled,makesurethe areaisdrybefore startingthe engine.

• Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof

)or.

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthe machine indoorsorwhilethe engineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

1. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to fuel.

2. A fuellevelindicatorislocatedin thefueltank.SeeFigure15 inset.Becarefulnottooverfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthefuel

levelindicatorto allowspaceforfuel expansion.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearof movingparts.Donotusea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.

NOTE:Allowtheengineto warmupfor a fewminutesafter starting. Theenginewillnotdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating

temperatures.

1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolarein the disengaged(released)position.

2. insertkeyinto slot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donotattempt toturnthekey.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthe keyfullyinsertedintothe ignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

Theoptionalelectricstarteris equippedwitha groundedthree-wire powercordandplug,and isdesignedto operateon 120voltAC householdcurrent.It mustbeusedwitha properlygroundedthree- prongreceptacleatall timesto avoidthe possibilityofelectricshock.

Followall instructionscarefullypriorto operatingtheelectricstarter. DONOTuse electricstarterinthe rain.

Determinethatyourhome'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem.

Aska licensedelectricianifyou arenotcertain.

Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows. Ifyoudonothavetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusethe electric

starterunderanyconditions.

1. Plugtheextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedontheengine's surface.Plugtheotherendof extensioncordintoa three-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilatedarea.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_" position.

3. MovechoketotheCHOKEI,'_1 position(coldenginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.

4. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverventholein primerbulbwhen pushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronly once.Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingtobe repeated.

5. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncetheenginestarts,im- mediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarteris equippedwith thermaloverloadprotection;systemwilltemporarilyshut-downto

allowstartertocool if electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontroltoRUN position.Iftheenginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionfor a shortperiodoftime,andthen slowly rotatethechokeintoRUNposition.

7. Afterengineis running,disconnectpowercordfromelectric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendat the wall outletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeendfromthe engine.

Recoil Starter

Donotpullthestarterhandlewhiletheenginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position.

2. MovechoketotheCHOKEI_¢1 position(coldenginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.

3. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverventholewhen pushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscover ventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtobe repeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntilitbeginstoresist,then pullquicklyandforcefullytoovercomethecompression.Engine shouldstart.Donot releasethehandleandallow ittosnapback. ReturnropeSLOWLYtooriginalposition.If required,repeatthis step.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontroltoRUN position.Iftheenginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionfor a shortperiodoftime,andthen slowly rotatethechokeintoRUNposition.

TO ENGAGE DRIVE

1. Withthethrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit) position,moveshift leverintooneof thesixforward(F) positionsor tworeverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snowconditionsand

a paceyou'recomfortablewith.

NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,use the slowerspeedsuntil

youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththe operationofthesnow thrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnow throwerwillmove.Releaseit anddrivemotionwillstop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositionthe shiftlever(changespeedsordirection oftravel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrolandbringingthesnow throwertoa completestop.Doingsowill resultinprematurewearto thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.

TO ENGAGE AUGERS

1. Toengagethe augersandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe augercontrolagainstthelefthandle.Releasetostoptheaugers.

REPLACING SHEAR PiNS

Theaugersaresecuredto thespiralshaftwith shearpinsandcotter

pins.If the augersshouldstrikeaforeignobjectorice jam,thesnow throwerisdesignedsothatthepinsmayshear.If theaugerswill not turn,checktoseeifthe pins havesheared.SeeFigure16.

NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithanythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM PartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Anydamagetotheaugergearboxorothercomponentsas a resultof failingto do sowill NOTbecoveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.

Alwaysturnoff thesnowthrower'sengineand removethe keypriorto

replacingshearpins.

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Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine

unattendedwiththeenginerunning.Turntheengineoffafteruse and removekey.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefora few minutes beforestoppingtohelpdry offanymoistureontheengine.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto OFFposition.

2. Removethekey.Removingthe keywillreducethepossibilityof unauthorizedstartingoftheenginewhileequipmentisnotin use. Keepthekeyina safeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithoutthe key.

3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.

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Figure16

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

EachUseandevery5 hours

1st5 hours

Annuallyor25 hours

Annuallyor50 hours

Annuallyor100hours

BeforeStorage

1. Engineoil level

2. Looseor missinghardware

3. Unitandengine.

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

2. Controllinkagesandpivots

3. Wheels

4. GearshaftandAugershaft

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

1. Fuelsystem

1. Check

2. Tightenor replace

3. Clean

1. Change

1. Check

2. Lubewithlight oil

3. Lubewithmultipurposeautogrease

4. Lubewithlight oil

1. Change

1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlack

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking Engine Oil

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof

completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearestSearsService

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

d fuel

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controls

Iandstopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo acomplete _stop.

NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil level ismaintained.

Whenaddingoiltotheengine,referto viscositychart below.Engine oilcapacityis 600 ml(approx.20 oz.). Donot over-fill.Usea 4-stroke, oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor

serviceclassificationSG, SR MotoroilsclassifiedSG, SFwill show thisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oilfillerneck,andtightenthe cap untilseated.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Iflevelis low,slowlyaddoiluntil oil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H) andlow(L).SeeFigure17.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Changing Engine Oil NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthefirst5 hoursof operationand

oncea seasonorevery50 hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankby runningengineuntilthefuel tankisempty. Besurefuelfillcapis secure.

Figure17

2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.

3. Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure18on nextpage.

4. Tipenginetodrainoil intothe container.Usedoil mustbe disposedofata propercollectioncenter.

Usedoil is a hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly.

IDo notdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyour localauthori- lties or SearsServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.

Refillwiththerecommendedoil andchecktheoil level.See RecommendedOil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis 20

ounces.

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(%-40 °-20 o 0o 200 400 ("c) -300 -200 -10° 0°

DONOTusenondetergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.Itcouldshorten theengine'sservicelife.

Oil Drain

Plug

7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyourhandswithsoapandwateras soonas possibleafterhandling usedoil.

Checking Spark Plug

DONOTcheckfor sparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank

enginewithsparkplug removed.

Iftheenginehas beenrunning,themufflerwillbevery hot.Becareful notto touchthemuffler.

NOTE: Checkthesparkplugoncea seasonorevery25hoursof operation.Changethesparkplugoncea seasonor every100hours. Toensureproperengineoperation,the sparkplugmustbe properly gappedandfreeofdeposits.

1. Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto removetheplug.See Figure19.

2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereis apparentwear,orif the insulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthe sparkplugwitha wirebrushif it isto be reused.

3. Measurethe pluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure20.Thegap shouldbeset to.02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).

4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthread thesparkplugin byhandto preventcross-threading.

5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto compressthewasher.

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

Figure18

Spark Plug

Figure19

Electrode

.02-.03 in.

{0.60-0.80 ram)

Figure20

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LUBRICATION

Gear Shaft Thegear(hex)shaft shouldbelubricatedatleastoncea seasonor

afterevery25 hoursofoperation.

1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine untilitstops.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restson theaugerhousing.

3. Removethe lowerframecoverfromtheundersideofthe snow throwerbyremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

4. Applya lightcoatingofengineoil (or3-in-1oil) to thehexshaft. SeeFigure21.

NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,be carefulnottogetany oilon thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowillhinder thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipeoffanyexcessor spilledoil. Wheels

Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Auger Shaft Atleastoncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft.Spray

lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearings foundat eitherendoftheshaft.SeeFigure22.

Figure21

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SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES

Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthrowerare subjecttowear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced whennecessary.

NOTE:Theskidshoeson thismachinehavetwowearedges.When onesidewearsout,theycanbe rotated1800to usetheotheredge.

Toremoveskidshoes:

1. Removethetwocarriagebolts,washers(ifequipped),andhex flangenutsthat secureeachskidshoetothe snowthrower.

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefourcarriagebolts(twoon eachside),washers,andhexflangenuts.Referto Figure23.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhichattachit tothe snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriage boltsareto theinsideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure

23.

Figure22

Figure23

ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Cable If thefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved,

referto the figureto the rightandadjusttheshiftcableasfollows:

1. Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forwardspeedposition(F6).

2. Loosenthehex nuton theshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure

24.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthe cable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

Drive Control Whenthedrivecontrolis releasedandin thedisengaged"up"position,

thecableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight.Also, ifthereis excessiveslackin thedrive cableor ifthe unitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,thecablemayneedtobeadjusted.

Checktheadjustmentof thedrivecontrolas follows:

1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergently forward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethe drivecontrolandgentlyattempttopushthesnow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.The unitshouldnot

rollfreely.

3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshiftleverbackand forthbetweenthe R2positionandthe F6positionseveraltimes.

Thereshouldbeno resistancein theshiftlever.

4. If anyof theabovetestsfailed,the drivecable is in needof adjust- ment.Proceedasfollows:

5. Shutoff theengineas instructedintheOperationsection.

6. Loosenthelowerhexboltonthe drivecable bracket.SeeFigure

25.

7. Positionthe bracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

8. Retightenthelowerhex boltand repeatsteps1 through4.

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Chute Control Rod Toachievemorechutecontrolrodengagementinthe inputshaftunder

thehandlepanel,thechutecontrolrodwillhavetobeadjusted.Refer toFigure26.

Toadjustthis rod,proceedasfollows:

1. Removethecotterpin fromtheholeclosesttothechutecontrol headon thechutecontrolinput.

2. Pulloutthechutecontrolroduntilthe holein it lines upwiththe otherholeinthe chutecontrolinput.

3. Reinsertthecotterpinthroughthis holeandthechutecontrolrod.

Figure25

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Figure26

Auger Control f "_ RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheauger

controlcable.

Skid Shoes RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthe skid

shoes.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Auger Belt

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedas follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine untilitstops.

2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthefrontoftheenginebyremov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure27.

3. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.See Figure28.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideofthesnowthrower byremovingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.SeeFigure

29.

6. Removethe beltasfollows.RefertoFigure30. a. Loosenandremovethe shoulderscrewwhichactsasa belt

keeper.

b. Unhookthe augerbrakebracketspringfromthe frame.

Figure27

Figure28

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7. Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebelt betweenthesupportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure31.

8. Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowingtheseinstructionsinopposite orderandmannerofremoval.

9. PerformtheAugerControltestoutlinedintheAssemblysection ofthismanual.

NOTE:DoNOTforgettoreinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnect thespringtotheframeafterinstallingareplacementaugerbelt.

Drive Belt Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'sdrivebelt,proceedas

follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuel fromtankby runningengine untilit stops.

2. Removetheplasticbelt coveronthefrontoftheenginebyremov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.See Figure27on previouspage.

3. Removethebeltfromenginepulleyasfollows.Referto Figure32. a. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.

b. Useawrenchto pivotthe idlerpulleytowardthe right. c. Liftthedrivebeltoff enginepulley.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideofthe snowthrower byremovingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.Referto

Figure29.

6. Backoutthestopbolttoincreasethe clearancebetweenthe frictionwheeldiscandfrictionwheel.SeeFigure33.

7. Slipthedrivebeltoffthefrictionwheeldiscandbetweenfriction wheelandfrictionwheeldisc.SeeFigure33.

8. Reassembledrivebeltbyfollowingtheseinstructionsinopposite orderand mannerofremoval.Besureto reinstallthestopbolt.

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FRICTION WHEEL INSPECTION

If the snowthrowerfailsto drivewith thedrivecontrolengaged,and performingtheDriveControlCableAdjustmentfailsto correctthe problem,thefrictionwheelmayneedtobe replaced.Examinethe frictionwheelforsignsof wearor crackingandreplaceifnecessary.

NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustbe removedandspecialtoolsare requiredinorderto replacethissnowthrower'sfrictionwheelrubber. If yourfrictionwheelrubberneedsto bereplaced,contactthenearest SearsParts& RepairCenter.

Figure32

Stop Bol

Figure33

Ifthe snowthrowerwillnotbe usedfor30 daysor longer,orifit istheendofthesnowseasonwhenthelastpossibilityof snowisgone,the equipmentneedstobestoredproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowtoensuretopperformancefromthesnowthrowerfor manymoreyears.

PREPARING ENGINE

Enginesstoredover30daysneedtobedrainedoffueltoprevent deteriorationandgumfromforminginfuelsystemoronessential carburetorparts.If thegasolineinyourenginedeterioratesduring storage,youmayneedto havethecarburetor,andotherfuelsystem components,servicedor replaced.

1. Removeall fuel fromtank by runningengineuntilit stops.Donot attempttopourfuelfromthe engine.

2. Changetheengineoil.

3. Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30 rnl)ofclean engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil,and reinstallthesparkplug.

4. Cleandebrisfromaroundengine,andunder,around,andbehind muffler.Applya lightfilmof oilon anyareasthatare susceptible

torust.

• Storeina clean,dry andwellventilatedareaawayfromanyap- pliancethatoperateswithaflameor pilotlight,suchasa furnace, waterheater,or clothesdryer.Avoidanyareawitha spark producingelectricmotor,orwherepowertoolsareoperated.

Neverstoresnowthrowerwithfuelintank indoorsor inpoorlyventi- latedareas,wherefuelfumesmayreachanopenflame,sparkor pilol lightas ona furnace,waterheater,clothesdryerorgasappliance.

PREPARING SNOW THROWER

Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilatedormetalstor- age shed,careshouldbetakentorustprooftheequipment.Using a light oilor silicone,coattheequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsandcables.

• Removealldirt fromexteriorofengineandequipment.

• Followlubricationrecommendations.

• Storeequipmentina clean,dryarea.

• If possible,avoidstorageareaswithhighhumidity.

• Keeptheenginelevelin storage.Tiltingcancausefueloroil leakage.

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