MTD 31AS63EE799 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFr MRN

24" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.881730

,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION" Before using this product, read this manual and

follow all safety rules and operating

instructions.

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

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PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

(July9,2012)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwill receivefreerepairorfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.

ADDiTiONAL LiFETiME LiMiTED WARRANTY on UPPER and LOWER CHUTE

FORAS LONGASITIS USEDbythe originalownerafterthe secondyearfromthedateof purchase,theupperandlowerchuteofthis snow throwerarewarrantedagainstany defectsinmaterialorworkmanshipasverifiedby a Searsauthorizedserviceprovider.Withproofof purchase, youwill receivea newchutefree ofcharge.Youare responsiblefor thelaborcost ofinstallationandanycostincurredtoverifythedefect.

Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainrepairor replacement,visitthe website:www.craftsman.com

ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbut notlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoilfilter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.

• Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance. Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,or fromimpacting

objectsthatbendthe frame,augershaft,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedby improper storage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingto theinstructionscontained intheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).in general,fuelshouldbeused within30 daysof itspurchasedate.

Normaldeteriorationandwearof theexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductisever usedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorif rentedto anotherperson.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOilType: 5W-30 EngineOilCapacity: 20ounces FuelCapacity: 2 Quarts

SparkPlug: F6RTC(951-10292) SparkPlugGap: .020"to .030"

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

beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

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

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,

TRAiNiNG

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

Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytothe operatorand/ orbystanders.Keepthismanualin a safeplaceforfutureand regularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethis machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper instruction.

• Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour snow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersandthelike.

Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe machinewhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters

thearea.

• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhen operatinginreverse.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthispowermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-

tionsin thismanualandon the machine,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.

Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother

foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbythe auger/

impeller.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationand whileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe

eyes.

Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.

Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,which couldbecomeentangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhich willimprovefootingonslipperysurfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall

machineswithelectricstartengines.

Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingtheengine. Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrock

surfaces.

• Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore startingtoclearsnow.

SafeHandling of Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

• Neverfuel machineindoors.

• Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineishotor running.

• Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfillfueltank.Fill tankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow bottomoffillerneckto providespaceforfuelexpansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.Move machinetoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

• Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater,space

heater,clothesdryeretc.).

• Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutesbeforestoring.

• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona truckortrailerbed witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundaway

fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailerandrefuelitonthe ground.Ifthis is notpossible,thenrefuel suchequipmenton a trailerwitha portablecontainer,ratherthan froma gasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankor containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donot use a nozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION

• Do notputhandsorfeetnear rotatingparts,intheauger/impeller housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

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

• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsand automaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewithamissingordamagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesinplaceandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Do notoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof alcoholor drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donot touch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon

slopes.Do notoperateon steepslopes.

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

Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystandersand petsor allow anyoneinfrontof themachine.

Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingtoclearsnowat toofastof a rate.

Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureof yourfootingand keepa firmholdon thehandles.Walk,

neverrun.

Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransportingor not in use.

Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedson slippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhenbackingup.

Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engine, disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.

Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebefore startingandoperating.

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

Neverputyourhandinthedischargeor collectoropenings.Do notunclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeunclogging.

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufac- turer(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.). Forinformation concerningtheseitems,call1-800-469-4663.

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

Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthismanual,usecare andgoodjudgment. Toorderpartsor scheduleserviceforthisproduct,call 1-800-

469-4663.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechute

is the mostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.

Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclear thechute:

1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

2. Wait 10secondstobe surethe impellerbladeshavestopped rotating.

3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,not yourhands.

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)partsonlyaslistedinthe Partspagesof thisoperator's manual.Useofpartswhichdonot meettheoriginalequipment specificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompro- misesafety!

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisen- gageproperlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Refertotheadjustment sectioninthisoperator'smanualfor instructions.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary. Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsforgas,oil,etc.to

protecttheenvironment. Priorto storing,runmachinea few minutestoclearsnowfrom

machineand preventfreezeupof auger/impeller. Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewherethereisan

openflame,sparkorpilot lightsuchas a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualforproperinstructionson off-seasonstorage.

Checkfuelline,tank, cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.

Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved. AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)

andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 60 hoursof operation.AttheendoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not wornexcessively.Failuretodo so canresultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

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

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(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 nearany unimprovedforest-covered, brush-coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaust systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any)

Ifa sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking orderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequired

bylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarrestorforthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machine 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 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

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

REMOVING FROM CARTON

1. Cutthecornersof thecartonandlay thesidesflaton the ground. Removeanddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthrowerout ofthecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhas beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

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ASSEMBLY

1. Placethe shiftleverin theForward-6position.

2. Observethe lowerrearareaofthe snowthrowertobesure both cablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandle

upward.See Figure1.

NOTE:Makecertainthe upperendsof eachcableare seatedproperly in itsbracket.

3. Securethehandlebytighteningtheplasticwingknoblocatedon boththe leftand rightsidesof thehandle.SeeFigure2.Remove anddiscardanyrubberbands,if present.Theyarefor packaging purposesonly.

4. Removewingnut andhexscrewfromchutecontrolheadand clevispinandcotterpinfromchutesupportbracket.Position chute(forward-facing)overchutebase.SeeFigure3.

Figure2

Chute Control Head

pport

Bracket

Figure1

Figure3

5. Placechuteontochutebaseandsecurechutecontrolheadto chutesupportbracketwithclevispinandcotterpin removed

earlier.SeeFigure4.

6. Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadtochutesupportbracketwith wingnut andhexscrewremovedearlier.SeeFigure5.

7. Insertthe chutedirectionalcontrolintothesupportbracketonthe rearofthedashpanel.SeeFigure6.

8. Removethehairpinclipfromthe rearofthechutecontrolhead.

9. Insertchutedirectionalcontrolinto rearofthe chutecontrolhead. Securethechutedirectionalcontroltothe chutecontrolheadwith

thehairpinclip removedearlier.SeeFigure7.

Figure6

Figure4

Figure7

Figure5

SET-UP

Chute Clean-Out Tool Achute clean-out toolisfastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousing

witha mountingclip.SeeFigure8.Thetoolisdesignedto cleara chuteassemblyofice andsnow.Thisitemis fastenedwitha cabletie atthe factory.Cutthecabletie beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.

Neveruseyour handsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut offengineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclear thechuteassembly.

Tire Pressure

Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecom- mendedpsi.Equaltirepressureshouldbemaintainedat all times. Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim assemblytoburstwithforcesufficientto causeseriousinjury.Refer tosidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure.

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.Refertothetiresidewall fortiremanufacturer'srecommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)the tiresasnecessary.

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Chute Clean-Out

Tool

Figure8

NOTE:Equaltire pressureistobe maintainedat alltimesforperfor- mancepurposes.

ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor

shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priortooperat- ingthesnowthrower.

It isnot recommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravel asit caneasilypickup andthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal

njuryordamageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.

• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes higherontheaugerhousing.Referto Figure9.

• Usea middleor lowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedis uneven,suchasagraveldriveway.

NOTE:If youchoosetooperatethesnowthrowerona gravelsurface, keepthe skidshoesin positionformaximumclearancebetweenthe groundandtheshaveplate.

Toadjustthe skidshoes:

1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts. Moveskidshoestodesiredposition. SeeFigure9.

Smooth Surface

Surface

Figure9

2, Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe

groundtoavoidunevenwearontheskidshoes,

3, Refightennutsandboltssecurely,

Chute Assembly Thedistancesnowisthrowncan beadjustedbychangingtheangleof

thechuteassembly,Todoso:

1, Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkeyandloosenthe

plasticwingknobfoundontheleft sideofthe chuteassembly.

2, Pivotthechuteupwardordownwardbeforeretighteningthewing

knob,See Figure10,

Auger Control

Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall instructionsbelow,Performalladjustmentstoverifyyoursnow throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly,

Checktheadjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:

1. Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.SeeFigure11 inset.Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandin thedisengaged "up"position,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack.Itshould NOTbetight.

2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthe snowthrowerengine.Referto StartingtheEngineinthe Operationsection.

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

4. Allowtheaugertoremainengagedforapproximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveral

times.

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

6. Confirmthatthe augerhascompletelystoppedrotatingand showsNOsignsofmotion.If theaugershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturntothe operator'spositionandshutoff theengine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto stopbeforeadjustingthe augercontrol.

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexbolt onthe augercablebracket.SeeFigure11.

8. Positionthe bracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward toincreasecabletension).

9. Retightentheupperhex bolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved.

Figure10

Figure11

Drive Control

GasCap

ShiftLever

Auger Control

Chute Directional Control

ChuteAssembly

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Augers

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Figure12

Nowthat youhavesetup yoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome KEY acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures,RefertoFigure12,

SHIFT LEVER

Thekeyisa safetydevice.It mustbefully insertedinorderforthe enginetostart. Remove thekeywhenthesnowthrowerisnotinuse.

Throttle Control

Recoil Starter Handle

Choke Control

Oil Drain Electric Starter Outlet

:lectric Start

Button

1 2345 6

Theshiftleveris locatedonthedash panel.Placetheshift leverinto anyof eightpositionstocontrolthe directionoftravelandground speed.

Forward Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F) speeds.Positionone(1)is the

slowestandpositionsix(6) isthe fastest. Reverse

Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)is theslower andtwo(2) isthe faster.

Meets ANSi Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothe safetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyinan attempt to starttheengine.Doingso maycauseitto

break.

CHOKE CONTROL

Thechokecontrolis foundon the rearofthe engineand isactivatedbyturningthe rotary

chokeknobto theCHOKEposition.Activating thechokecontrolclosesthechokeplateon the carburetorandaidsinstartingthe engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL

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Theaugercontrolis locatedon thelefthandle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandleto engagetheaugerand startsnowthrowing action.Releaseto stop.

DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK

J DRIVE

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedonthe rearofthe engine.It regulatesthe speedof theengineandwill shutoff theenginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition.

Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyinto ___144

theengine'scarburet°rt° aidinc°'dweather [k, _"_'-_ 3" Jstarting.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

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

OIL FILL

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

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CONTROL

Thedrivecontrolis locatedonthe righthandle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandleto engagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop. Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolso youcan operate thechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowing

process.If theaugercontrolisengagedsimultaneouslywiththedrive control,the operatorcan releasetheaugercontrol(onthelefthandle) andtheaugerswillremainengaged.Releaseboth controlstostopthe augersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.

Failureto dosowillresultinincreasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive

system.

OVERHEAD CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

GAS CAP

Unthreadthegascaptoaddgasolinetothefueltank.

AUGER

Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateand drawsnowintothe auger housing.

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechute assembly.

AUGER CONTROL

/_CCHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

LEFT

DISCHARGE CHUTETILTDISCHARGE

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The overhead chute directionalcontrol is located in the center ofthe

snow thrower between the handle panel and lowerhandle. To change the direction inwhich snow isthrown, rotate the chute directional

control.

SKID SHOES

Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupward forhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor

crushedrocksurfaces.

ADJUSTABLE

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut off engineandremainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclear thechuteassembly.

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

1. Releaseboththe AugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stopthe enginebyremovingtheignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclip whichsecuresit tothe rearofthe augerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtoolto dislodgeand scoopanysnowand icewhichhasformedin andnearthechute assembly.

5. Refastenthe clean-outtooltothemountingcliponthe rearof theaugerhousing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnow thrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandinginthe operator'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

eachoperationtoensureadequateoilinthe engine.Forfurther instructions,refertothe stepson page16.

NOTE:Besuretochecktheengineon a levelsurfacewiththeengine stopped.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

2. insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,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 low leadedtominimizecombus-

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.Do not smokeorallowflamesor sparksin theareawheretheengineis

refueledor wheregasolineisstored.

• Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetank capis closedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnotto spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuel vapor mayignite,ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybefore startingthe engine.

• Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof

)or.

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

1. Cleanaroundfuelfillbeforeremovingcaptofuel.

2. A fuellevelindicatorislocatedinthefueltank.SeeFigure12

inset.Becarefulnottooverfill.Filltank untilfuelreachesthefuel levelindicatortoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearof movingparts.Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.

NOTE:Allowtheengineto warmupfora fewminutesafter starting. Theenginewill notdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating

temperatures.

1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolarein the disengaged(released)position.

2. insertkeyintoslot. Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donotattempt toturn thekey.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyfullyinsertedintothe ignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

Theoptionalelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-wire

powercordand plug,andis designedtooperateon120voltAC householdcurrent.Itmustbe usedwitha properlygroundedthree- prongreceptacleat all timesto avoidthe possibilityofelectricshock. Followall instructionscarefullypriortooperatingthe electricstarter.

DONOTuseelectricstarterinthe rain.

Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wiregroundedsystem.

Aska licensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.

Ifyou haveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows. Ifyou donothavetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectric

starterunderanyconditions.

1. Plugtheextensioncord intothe outletlocatedon theengine's surface.Plugtheotherendof extensioncordintoa three-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutletinawell-ventilatedarea.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_T position.

3. Movechoketothe CHOKEIJl position(coldenginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.

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

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

allowstartertocool ifelectricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontroltoRUN position.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionforashortperiodoftime,andthenslowly rotatethechokeinto RUNposition.

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

Recoil Starter

Donotpullthestarterhandlewhilethe enginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position.

2. Movechoketothe CHOKEI,'_¢1position(coldenginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokein RUNposition.

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

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

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontroltoRUN position.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionforashortperiodoftime,andthenslowly rotatethechokeinto RUNposition.

TO ENGAGE DRIVE

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

(R)positions.Selectaspeedappropriatefor thesnowconditions

anda paceyou'recomfortablewith.

NOTE:When selectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntil

youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththe operationofthesnow thrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthe snow throwerwillmove.Releaseit anddrivemotionwillstop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositionthe shiftlever(changespeedsordirection oftravel)withoutfirstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthe snow throwertoa completestop.Doingsowill resultinprematurewearto thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.

TO ENGAGE AUGER

1. Toengagetheaugerand startthrowingsnow,squeezetheauger controlagainsttheleft handle.Releasetostopthe auger.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

Eachaugerbladeis securedtothespiralshaftwitha shearpinand bow-tieclip. Ifanaugerbladestrikesa foreignobjectoricejam,the pinwillshearoff topreventdamagetothe blade.Ifanaugerblade

doesnotturn,checkto seeif its pinhasshearedoff.SeeFigure13.

NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswithanythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EMPart No.738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Anydamagetothe augergearboxorothercomponentsasa resultof

[fa ngto doso w NOTbe coveredbyyoursnowthrowers warranty.

Alwaysturnoff thesnowthrower'sengineandremovethe keypriorto replacingshearpins.

Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine

unattendedwiththeenginerunning.Turnthe engineoffafteruseand removekey.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefora few minutes beforestoppingtohelpdryoffany moistureonthe engine.

1. MovethrottlecontroltoOFFposition.

2. Removethekey.Removingthe keywillreducethepossibilityof unauthorizedstartingoftheenginewhileequipmentisnotin use. Keepthekeyina safeplace.The enginecannotstartwithoutthe key.

3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolson theengine.

Figure13

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

EachUseandevery5 hours

1st5 hours

Annuallyor25 hours

Annuallyor50 hours

Annuallyor100hours

BeforeStorage

1. Engineoil level

2. Looseor missinghardware

3. Unitand engine.

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. Lubewithlightoil

3. Lubewithmultipurposeautogrease

4. Lubewithlightoil

1. Change

1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlack

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking Engine Oil

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof

completedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearestSearsService

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

offuel

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controls

Iandstopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete _stop.

NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil level ismaintained.

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

serviceclassificationSG, SRMotoroilsclassifiedSG,SFwillshow thisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oilfillerneck,butdo NOTscrewit in.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyadd oiluntil oil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure14.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Changing Engine Oil NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthe first5 hoursof operationand

oncea seasonorevery50 hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthefuel tankisempty. Besurefuel fillcap issecure.

1 •

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marks

Figure14

2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoildrainplug.

3. Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure15on nextpage.

4. Tipunittodrainoil intothe container.Usedoilmustbedisposed ofat a propercollectioncenter.

Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoil properly.

IDo notdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyour localauthori- lties or SearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.

Refillwiththerecommendedoil andcheckthe oil level.See RecommendedOil Usagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis20

ounces.

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

DONOTuse nondetergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.Itcouldshorten

theengine'sservicelife.

Oil Drain

Plug

7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

afterhandling usedoil.

Checking Spark Plug

DONOTcheckforsparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank enginewithsparkplugremoved.

Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbevery hot.Becareful notto touchthemuffler.

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

1. Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto removetheplug.See Figure16.

2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugif thereis apparentwear,orif the insulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthe sparkplugwitha wirebrush ifit isto bereused.

3. Measurethe pluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctasnecessary bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure17.The gapshouldbeset to.02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).

4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthread thesparkplugin by handtopreventcross-threading.

5. Afterthesparkplugis seated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto compressthewasher.

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

Figure15

Spark Plug

Figure16

Electrode

.02-.03 in.

{0.60-0.80 ram)

Figure17

become hotandcan inc.

LUBRICATION

Gear Shaft Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbe lubricatedatleastoncea seasonor

afterevery25 hoursofoperation.

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuel fromtank byrunningengine untilit stops.

2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restson theaugerhousing.

3. Removethe lowerframecoverfromtheundersideofthesnow throwerbyremovingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

4. Applya lightcoatingofengineoil (or3-in-1oil) to thehexshaft. SeeFigure18.

NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,be carefulnottogetanyoilon thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowillhinder thesnowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoffanyexcessor spilledoil.

Wheels Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles

witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Chute Directional Control Oncea season,lubricatetheeyeboltbushingand thespiralwith3-in-1

oil.

Figure18

Auger Shaft Atleastoncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft.Spray

lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthe spacersandflangebearings foundat eitherendof theshaft.SeeFigure19.

SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES

Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthrowerare subjecttowear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced whennecessary.

NOTE:Theskidshoeson thismachinehavetwowearedges.When onesidewearsout,theycan be rotated1800to usetheotheredge.

Toremoveskidshoes:

1. Removethetwocarriagebolts,washers,andhexflangenutsthat secureeachskidshoetothe snowthrower.

2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththe fourcarriagebolts(twoon eachside),washers,andhex flangenuts.RefertoFigure20.

Toremoveshaveplate:

1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhichattachit tothe snowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriage boltsaretothe insideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure

20.

Figure19

NOTE:Augers notshown for clarity.

Figure20

ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Cable

If thefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved, referto thefiguretothe rightandadjustthe shiftcableasfollows:

1. Placetheshiftleverin thefastest forwardspeedposition(F6).

2. Loosenthehex nutontheshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure

21.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardto takeupslackinthecable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

Drive Control Whenthedrivecontrolis releasedandin thedisengaged"up"position,

thecableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight. Also, ifthereisexcessiveslackin thedrivecableor ifthe unitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cablemayneedto beadjusted. Checktheadjustmentofthedrivecontrolasfollows:

1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergently forward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.

2. Engagethe drivecontrolandgentlyattempttopushthesnow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.Theunitshouldnot

rollfreely.

3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movethe shiftleverbackand forthbetweenthe R2positionandtheF6 positionseveraltimes.

Thereshouldbeno resistancein theshiftlever.

4. If anyof theabovetestsfailed,thedrivecableis in needof adjustment.Proceedasfollows:

a. Shutoff theengineas instructedinthe Operationsection. b. Loosenthelowerhexboltonthe drivecable bracket.See

Figure22.

c. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or

downwardto increasecabletension).

d. Retightenthelowerhexbolt.

Figure21

Chute If thechutefailsto remainstationaryduringoperation,the preiloadd

thechutecan beadjustedbytighteningthehexnutfoundonthefront ofthe chutecontrolhead.

1. Toincreasethepreload,tightenthehexnutclockwisein1Aturn intervals.SeeFigure23.

2. If thechutedirectionalcontrolisdifficulttocrank,decreasethe preloadbylooseningthehexnutcounterclockwisein 1Aturn

intervals.

Figure22

Figure23

Auger Control f "_ Refertothe Assemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheauger

controlcable.

Skid Shoes Refertothe Assemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskid

shoes.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Auger Belt

Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedas follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuel fromtank byrunningengine untilitstops.

2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthe frontoftheenginebyremov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure24.

3. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.See Figure25.

4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat itrestson theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromthe undersideof thesnowthrower byremovingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.SeeFigure

26.

Figure24

Figure 25

Figure26

6. Removethebeltasfollows.RefertoFigure27. A. Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt

keeper.

B. Unhooktheaugerbrakebracketspringfromtheframe.

7. Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebelt betweenthesupportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure28.

8. Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowinginstructionsinreverseorder.

9. PerformtheAugerControltestoutlinedintheAssemblysection ofthismanual.

NOTE:DoNOTforgettoreinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnect thespringtotheframeafterinstallingareplacementaugerbelt.

Drive Belt Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'sdrivebelt,proceedas

follows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtankby runningengine untilit stops.

2. Removetheplasticbelt coveronthefrontof theengineby remov- ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.See Figure24on previouspage.

3. Removethebeltas follows.RefertoFigure29. A. Rolltheaugerbeltofftheenginepulley.

B. Useawrenchto pivottheidlerpulleytowardthe right. C. Liftthe drivebelt offenginepulley.

Figure27

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Figure28

Figure29

4, Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatitrestson

theaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideofthesnowthrower byremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.Referto

Figure26,

6. Backoutthestopbolttoincreasetheclearancebetweenthe frictionwheeldiscandfrictionwheel,SeeFigure30,

7. Slipthedrivebeltoffthepulleyandbetweenfrictionwheeland frictionwheeldisc,SeeFigure30,

8, Removeandreplacebeltinthereverseorder,Besuretoreinstall

thestopbolt.

FRiCTiON WHEEL REMOVAL

Ifthe snowthrowerfailsto drivewiththedrivecontrolengaged, andperformingthedrivecontrolcableadjustmentfailstocorrect theproblem,thefrictionwheelmayneedtobe replaced.Followthe instructionsbelow.Examinethefrictionwheelrubberforsignsof wear orcrackingandreplaceif necessary.

1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuel fromtank byrunningengine untilit stops.

2. Placethe shiftleverin thirdForward(F3)position.

3. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restson theaugerhousing.

4. Removetheframecoverfromthe undersideof thesnowthrower byremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

5. Removethe right-handwheelbyremovingthe screwandbell washerwhichsecureitto theaxle.See Figure31.

6. Carefullyremovethehexnutandwasherwhichsecuresthe hex shaftto thesnowthrowerframeand lightlytap theshaft'send todislodgetheballbearingfromthe rightsideof theframe.See Figure32.

Frictior

Wheel

Friction

Wheel Disc

Stop Bolt

Figure30

/ ii

Figure31

Figure32

NOTE:Becarefulnot todamagethethreadsonthe shaft,

7. Carefullypositionthehexshaftdownwardandto theleft before carefullyslidingthefrictionwheelassemblyoffthe shaft.See Figure33.

NOTE:Ifyou'rereplacingthefrictionwheelassemblyasa whole, discardthewornpartand slidethenewpartontothehexshaft.

8. Followthe stepsaboveinreverseorderto reassemble components.

9. Performthetest previouslydescribedinthe DriveControl section.

If you'redisassemblingthefrictionwheeland replacingonlythe rubber ring,proceedasfollows:

1. Removethefourscrewswhichsecurethefrictionwheel'sside platestogether.SeeFigure34.

2. Removetherubberringfrombetweenthe plates.

3. Reassemblethesideplateswitha newrubberring. NOTE: Whenreassemblingthe frictionwheelassembly,makesure

thattherubberringis centeredand seatedproperlybetweentheside plates.Tighteneachscrewonlyone rotationbeforeturningthewheel clockwiseandproceedingwiththenextscrew.Repeatthisprocess severaltimestoensuretheplatesaresecuredwithequalforce (between6 ft-lbsand9ft-lbs).

Figure33

4. Slidethefrictionwheelassemblybackontothehexshaftand followthestepsabovein reverseorderto reassemble

components.

5. Performthetestpreviouslydescribedin the DriveControl

section.

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Figure34

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