MTD 31BH97SJ799 Owner’s Manual

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Electric Start

SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.883980

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,, SAFETY , 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

Form No.769-08169

(June 15,2012)

Warranty Statement .................................. Page 2

Safe Operation Practices .......................... Page 3

Safety Labels ............................................ Page 7

Assembly .................................................. Page 8

Operation .................................................. Page 14

Service and Maintenance ......................... Page 19

Off-Season Storage .................................. Page 27

Troubleshooting ........................................ Page 28

Parts List ................................................... Page 29

Repair Protection Agreement ................... Page 48

Espa_ol ..................................................... Page 49

Service Numbers ...................................... Back Cover

CRAFTSMANCXTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthe dateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship.A defective

productwillreceivefree repairorreplacementif repairisunavailable.

Forwarranty coveragedetails to obtain free repairor replacement,visitthe website: www.craftsman.com

Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Warranty coveragedoes NOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcan wearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles, driftcutters,skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoil filter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups. Tirereplacementor repaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedto damagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orfrom impactingobjectsthatbendthe frame,augershaft,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountof engineoil,or failuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingtothe instructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfuel determinedtobecontaminatedor oxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbe

usedwithin30 daysofitspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearof theexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedtoanotherperson.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

SearsBrands ManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates,IL 60179

EngineOilType: 5W-30 EngineOilCapacity: 37ounces

FuelCapacity: Approx.5 Quarts SparkPlug: F6RTC(951-10292)

SparkPlugGap: .020"to.030"

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

beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

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

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateof California tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,

TRAiNiNG

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

Failuretodo socan resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/ orbystanders.Keepthismanualin asafeplaceforfutureand regularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofageto operatethis machine.Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproper instruction.

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

Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfromthe machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

thearea.

• Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatinginreverse.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthispowermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-

tionsin thismanualandon themachine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.

Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandother

foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorthrownbytheauger/

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. Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelorcrushedrock

surfaces.

• Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore startingtoclearsnow.

SafeHandling of Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

• Neverfuelmachineindoors.

• Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineishotor running.

• Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow bottomoffillerneckto providespaceforfuelexpansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitofftheengineandequipment.Move machinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

• Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewherethereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater,space

heater,clothesdryeretc.).

• Allowmachinetocoolat least5minutesbeforestoring.

• Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleor ona truckortrailerbed witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundaway

fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailerandrefuelitonthe ground.Ifthis isnotpossible,thenrefuel suchequipmenton a trailerwithaportablecontainer,ratherthan froma gasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthenozzlein contactwiththerimofthefueltankor containeropeningatalltimes untilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION

• Donot puthandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,in theauger/impeller housingorchuteassembly.Contactwiththerotatingpartscan amputatehandsandfeet.

• Theauger/impellercontrolleverisa safetydevice.Neverbypass itsoperation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafeandmaycause personalinjury.

• Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsand automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewitha missingordamagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesinplaceandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholor drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donot touch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon orcrossinggravel surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon

slopes.Do notoperateonsteepslopes.

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

Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersand petsor allow anyoneinfrontof themachine.

Donot overloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowat toofastof a rate.

Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureofyourfootingand keepafirmholdon the handles.Walk,

neverrun.

Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingor not in use.

Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindandusecarewhenbackingup.

Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine, disconnectthesparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.

Inspectthoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebefore startingandoperating.

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

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

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

Whenstartingengine,pullcord slowlyuntilresistanceis felt,then pull rapidly.Rapidretractionof startercord(kickback)willpull handandarmtowardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Broken bones,fractures,bruisesorsprainscouldresult.

Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare andgoodjudgment. Toorderpartsor scheduleserviceforthisproduct,call 1-800-

469-4663.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwiththe rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechute

is themostcommoncauseofinjuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.

Neveruseyourhandtocleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclear thechute:

1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

2. Wait 10secondstobe surethe impellerbladeshavestopped rotating.

3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,notyourhands.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof 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.Refertothe adjustment sectioninthisoperator'smanualforinstructions.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary. Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil,etc.to

protecttheenvironment. Priorto storing,runmachinea few minutestoclearsnowfrom

machineand preventfreezeupof auger/impeller. Neverstorethemachineorfuel containerinsidewherethereisan

openflame,sparkorpilot lightsuchasawaterheater,furnace, clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualforproperinstructionson off-seasonstorage.

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

Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved. Accordingtothe ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)

andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or60hoursof operation.Atthe endoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not wornexcessively.Failuretodoso canresultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengineinanyway. Tamperingwiththe governorsettingcanleadto arunawayengineand causeitto operateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,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 sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any)

Ifa sparkarrestorisused,itshouldbe maintainedineffectiveworking orderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveis required

bylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarrestorfor themufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.

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

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WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

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

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NOTE:Referencesto rightorleft sideof thesnowthrowerare determinedfromthe operatingpositionlookingforwardtothe frontof

themachine.

REMOVING FROM CRATE

1. Removescrewsfromthebottomof thecratesecuringthesides, andendsof theshippingcrate.

2. Liftoff thetopoff ofthe crateandsetoutof thewayof the assemblyarea.

3. Removeanddiscardplasticbagthatcoversunit.

4. Removeanyloosepartsincludedwithunit(e.g.,Operator's Manual,etc.).

5. Pushdownonthelowerhandleandpullunitbackout ofcrate.

6. Makecertainthecratehas beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

ASSEMBLY

1. Makecertainthe springsatthelowerendofthe augeranddrive cablesaresecurelyhookedintotheir respectiveactuator bracketsbeforepivotingthehandleupward.Referto Fig. 10.

a. Placethe speedselectorshiftleverin theF6 position. b. Cutthecabletiesecuringthetwo piecechutecrankto the

lowerhandle.Thecable tieisusedforshippingpurposes.

c. Removethe upperwingknobandcarriageboltfromeach

sideof thelowerhandle.Pulluponupperhandleasshown in Fig.1.Alignupperhandlewiththelowerhandle.Again, makecertainthespringsat thelowerendoftheaugerand drivecablesaresecurelyhookedintotheirrespective actuatorbrackets.Also,removeanyrubberbandssecuring thecablesto thewingnuts.

Tightenthetwowingknobsalreadyinstalledinthe upper holesto firmlysecuretheupperhandleandsupporttubes. See Fig.2.

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NOTE:Ifthe fullrangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved,refertothe "MakingAdjustments"section.

Chute Directional Control

1. Removethehairpinclipfromthespiralcontrolas showninA of Fig.3.

2. Insertthechutedirectionalcontrolrodintothefittingonthe spiral controlas seeninBof Fig.3.

3. Securewiththe hairpinclippreviouslyremoved.SeeFig.3.

Figure1

Securethesupportbracket,upperhandleandlowerhandle

Figure3

withthetwo wingknobsandcarriageboltsremovedearlier. SeeFig.2.

Chute Assembly

1, Removelocknutsandscrewssecuringoneof theflangekeepers

tothe chuteassembly,Loosenthefastenersoftheothertwo flangekeepers,SeeFig,4,

2, Placechuteassemblyontochutebaseas showninFig,5,Make

surethatthe chutenotchesengagewiththespiralendofchute directionalcontrol,andthe twoflangekeepersarebeneaththe flangeonthe chutebase,

3, Secureflangekeeperremovedearlierwithlocknutsandscrews,

Tightendownnutssecuringtheothertwoflangekeepers.See Fig.4.

SET-UP

Chute Clean=Out Tool

Neveruseyourhandsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut offengineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly,

A chuteclean-outtool is fastenedtothetop oftheaugerhousing witha mountingclip. SeeFig.6. Thetoolisdesignedtoclearachute assemblyofice andsnow.Thisitem,alongwiththeextensioncord,is fastenedwitha cabletieatthefactoryforshippingpurposes.Youmay

cut thecabletieatthistime.

Clean=out Tool

Figure4

If notalreadydone,slipthecablesthat runfromthehandle paneltothe dischargechuteintothecableguideontopof the engine.SeeFig.5.

Normallythecabletiesholdingthe steeringcablesagainstthe handlearelooselyinstalledoneachsideofthe lowerhandleat thefactory.Pullthecableties tighttosecure.Cuttheexcess

fromtheendsof cableties.

Figure6

Drift Cutters

The snow thrower drift cutters are mounted inverted at the factory for shipping purposes.

1. Removethe four wing knobs (twooneachside)andcarriage bolts.Placedrift cutter in upright positionand re-secure.See Fig.7.

Figure7

Shear Pins

A pairof replacementaugershearpinsandbowtiecotterpinshave

beenincludedwithyour snowthrower.Thereareholesprovidedinthe plasticdashpanelforconvenientstorageofthe shearpins.Pushthe pinsthroughtheholesin thedashpanelandsecurewiththebow-tie

cotterpins.See Fig.8.

theareais drybeforestartingtheengine.

• Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwithskinorbreath- ingofvapor.

Adding Fuel

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthemachine

indoorsorwhile theengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,

cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.

Alwayskeephandsandfeetclear ofequipmentmovingparts.Donot

usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.

Cleanaroundfuel fillbeforeremovingcap tofuel.

Fuel Level Indicator

TopView

Figure8

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecom- mendedpsi.Equaltire pressureshouldbemaintainedatalltimes.

Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim assemblytoburstwithforcesufficienttocauseseriousinjury.Refer to sidewalloftireforrecommendedpressure.

Thetirescan beover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire

pressurebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower. Refertothetiresidewall for rnanufactures'srecommendedpsianddeflate(or inflate)thetires as necessary.

NOTE:Equaltirepressureisto bemaintainedatalltimesforperfor-

mancepurposes.

Fuel Recommendations

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedto minimizecombus- tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasolinewith

upto 10%ethanolor15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe

used.Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureordirtygasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterinthefueltank.DO NOTuseE85gasoline.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped. Donot smokeorallowflamesor sparksinthearea

wherethe engineis rdueledor wheregasolineis

stored.

• Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesure

thetankcap isclosedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnottospillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel

or fuelvapormayignite.Ifanyfuelis spilled,makesure

Figure9

2. A fuellevelindicatorislocatedinthe fueltank. Filltankuntilfuel reachesthefuel levelindictor,Figure9.Becarefulnottooverfill.

Checking Oil Level

Theengineis shippedwithoil in theengine.Youmust,however, checkthe oillevelpriorto operatingthesnowthrower.Runningthe enginewith insufficientoil cancauseseriousenginedamageand voidtheenginewarranty.

Someengineswillhavea quarter-turnoil fill/dipstickcap,othersmay havea threadedoilfill/dipstickcap.Followthe instructionsnextthat applyto yourenginemodel.

Checking Oil Level on Engines with Quarter=Turn Oil Fill Caps

NOTE:Besuretochecktheengineona levelsurfacewiththeengine stopped.

Toavoidenginedamage,itisimportantto:

• Checkoillevelbeforeeachuseandevery5 operating hourswhenengineiswarm.Checkoillevelmore frequentlyduringenginebreak-in.

• Keepoil levelbetween"H"and'%'marksondipstick. SeeFig.10.

• Besureoil fillcap/plugistightenedsecurelywhen checking.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.See Fig.10.

2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintotheoil fillerneck,andtightenthecap untilseated.

3. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoil untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L), Fig.10.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Checking Oil Level on Engines with threaded Oil

Fill Caps

NOTE:Besuretochecktheengineon a levelsurfacewiththeengine stopped.

Toavoidenginedamage,itis importantto:

• Checkoillevelbeforeeachuseandevery5 operating hourswhenengineiswarm.Checkoil levelmore

frequentlyduringenginebreak-in.

• Keepoillevelbetween"H"and"L"markson dipstick. SeeFig.11.

• Besureoilfillcap/plugistightenedsecurelywhen

checking.

1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.See Fig.11.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintothe oilfillerneck,restingon the threads,butdo nottighten.

3. Removethe oilfillercap/dipstick.Ifthe levelislow,slowlyaddoil

untiloillevel registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow (L),Fig.11.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil maycausesmoking,hard starting,or sparkplugfouling.

NOTE:DONOTallowoil leveltofallbelowthe"L"markonthe dipstick.Doingsomayresultinequipmentmalfunctionsordamage.

NOTE:Tochangethe oilonyourengine,seethe MaintenanceSec- tionof theengineoperator'smanualincludedwiththesnowthrower.

NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwithoil maycausesmoking,hard starting,or sparkplugfouling.

NOTE:DO NOTallowoil leveltofallbelowthe"L"markon the

dipstick.Doingsomayresultinequipmentmalfunctionsor damage.

NOTE:Tochangetheoil onyourengine,seethe MaintenanceSec-

tionof theengineoperator'smanualincludedwiththe snowthrower.

Figure10

Figure11

ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes

Itisnot recommendedthatyouoperatethissnowthrowerongravel asit caneasilypickupandthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal injuryor damagetothesnowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.

Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactory forshippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownwardpriortooperatingthe

machine. Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,adjustthe skidshoesso

thattheshaveplateonthebottomof the augerhousingisjustoffthe ground.

Adjusttheskidshoesto alowerpositiontoraisetheshaveplateoff the groundwhenclearingunevenareas,suchas aribbontypedrivewayor agraveldriveway

NOTE:If youchoosetooperatethesnowthrowerona gravelsurface, keepthe skidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthe groundandtheshaveplate.

To adjust the skid shoes:

1. Adjustskidshoesby looseningthesix(threeon eachside)hex nutsandcarriagebolts securingtheskidshoestotheauger housing. RefertoFigure12.

AUGER AND DRIVE CONTROL CABLES

Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall instructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentsto verifyyoursnow throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.

Testing Auger Drive Control Whenthe augercontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"up" posi-

tion,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack,butshouldNOTbetight.

RefertoFig.13for locationof controls.

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ShavePlate

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2. Whileobservingthedistancebetweentheshaveplateand the ground,adjusttheskidsshoesupor downtoachievethedesired shaveplateheight.SeeFigure12.

3. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoesareagainst thegroundto avoidunevenwearontheskidshoes;thentighten nutsandboltssecurely.

Plate

Raise

Shave

Plate

Figure13

1. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengineas instructedintheOperationsection.

2. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagetheaugercontrolandallowthe augerto remain engagedforapproximatelytensecondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.

NOTE: When engaging the auger, you may hear a "chirp" sound. This

is normal, it is the belt engaging the pulley. As the belt wears, this sound will not be heard when engaging the auger.

3. Withtheenginerunningandthe augercontrolin thedisengaged "up"position,walktothe frontofthe machine.Confirmthatthe

augerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsnosignsof motion.

4. Iftheaugershowsanysignsof rotating,immediatelyreturntothe operator'spositionandshutofftheengine.Waitforall moving partstostopbeforereadjustingthe augercontrolcable.

Testing Wheel Drive Control & Speed Selector Lever RefertoFig.13forlocationofcontrols.

1. Movethespeedselectorshiftleverintosixth(6)position.

2. Withthewheeldrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowerforward, thenpullitback.Themachineshouldmovefreely.

3. Engagethedrivecontrolandattempttomovethemachineboth forwardandback,resistanceshouldbefelt.

4. Movethespeedselectorshiftleverintothefastreverse(R2)position andrepeattheprevioustwosteps.

Ifyouexperiencedresistancerollingtheunit,eitherwhenrepositioning thespeedselectorshiftleverfrom6toR2orwhenattemptingtomovethe machinewiththedrivecontrolreleased,adjustthedrivecontrolimmedi- ately.SeeAdjustingDriveandAugerControls.

Adjusting Wheel Drive & Auger Controls

1. Frombeneaththehandle,pulldownwardontheappropriatecable andunhookthespringfoundontheendofthecablefromits respectiveactuatorbracket.RefertoFig.14.

Figure15

Ifadjustingthedrivecable,threadthelock nutoutward(downthe couplertowardstheend ofthethread)tolengthenthecableand allowthe unittomovefreelywhenthecontrolis released. Threadthe locknutinward(upthecouplertowardsthecable)to

shortenthecableto reduceslippageandpreventthemachine frombeingeasilymovedwiththedrive controlengaged.

Donotover-tightenthecable.Over-tighteningmaypreventtheauger shaftfromdisengagingandcompromisethesafetyofthesnowthrower.

b_ Rearwardmost holeof

\.. theactuator brackets .1)

Figure14

2. Slidethespringup thecableto exposethecablecouplerthreads andlocknut. Referto Fig.15.

Ifadjustingtheaugercable,threadthe locknutdownthecoupler

towardstheendofthe threadtolengthenthecableasnecessaryto

stoptheaugershaftfromturningwhenthecontrolis released.

4. Reattachthespringtothe rear-mostholeinthe actuatorbracket.

5. Repeatthewheeldriveandaugercontrolteststo verifyproper adjustment.Repeatpreviousstepsifnecessarytoattainproper adjustmentofeachcable.

"I- SpeedSelector '_

Lever

Drive 'Chute ControlTM

Control

Headli_

ChuteAssembly

WheelSteeringControl

Drift Cutters '_

Clean-outTool

Augers

\Auger

Housing

SkidShoes

Nowthat youhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.RefertoFigure16.

SPEED SELECTOR SHIFT LEVER

Thespeedselectorshiftleveris locatedontherightside ofthe handlepanel.Placethespeedselectorshiftlever intoany ofeightpositionstocontrolthedirectionoftravel andgroundspeed.

Forward Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F) speeds.Position

one(1)isthe slowestand positionsix(6) isthefastest. Reverse

Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)is theslowerandtwo (2) isthefaster.

6 5 4 3

t 2

F1 R1

Chute

Directional

Control

Oil Filler

Cap/Dipstick

PrimerKey

Throttle

OilDrain

Figure16

CHOKE CONTROL

Thechokecontrolisfoundon therearofthe engineand isactivatedbyrotatingtheknob

counter-clockwise.Activatingthechokecontrol closesthe chokeplateon thecarburetorandaids in startingtheengine.

KEY

Thekeyis asafetydevice.It mustbefullyinserted in orderfortheengineto start.Removethekey

whenthe snowthroweris notinuse.

NOTE:Donotturnthekeyinan attempttostart theengine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreak.

Electric

Start

Button

Electric Starter Outlet

RecoilStarter Handle

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto thesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

ThrottleControl

GAS CAP

Unthreadthe gascapto addgasolinetothefueltank.

OIL DRAIN

Engineoil canbedrainedthroughtheoildrain.

Thethrottlecontrolis locatedontherearoftheengine,it regulatesthe speedof theengineandwillshutofftheenginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition.

PRIMER

Depressingtheprimerforcesfuel directlyintotheengine'scarburetor toaidin cold-weatherstarting.

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoiladded

OIL FILL I _Tp_._-

throughtheoilfill. |

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

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

AUGERS

Whenengaged,theaugersrotateanddrawsnowintotheauger housing.

DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK

DRIVE

CONTROL

Thewheeldrivecontrolis locatedonthe righthandle.Squeezethe controlgrip againstthe handletoengagethe wheeldrive.Release to stop.TheWheeldrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsoyou canoperatethechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snow throwingprocess.Iftheaugercontrolis engagedsimultaneouslywith thewheeldrivecontrol,theoperatorcanreleasetheaugercontrol(on theleft handle)andtheaugerswillremainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stoptheaugersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethewheeldrivecontrolbeforechanging speeds.Failuretodo sowillresultinincreasedwearonyourmachine's

drivesystem.

TWO-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedout thechute assembly.

AUGER CONTROL

AUGER

CONTROL

Theaugercontrolis locatedontheleft handle.Squeezethecontrol gripagainstthehandleto engagetheaugersandstartsnowthrowing action.Releasetostop.

Thetwo-waychute-pitchcontrolislocatedonthe left sideofthe

handlepanelandisusedto controlthedistanceofsnowdischarge

fromthechute. * Tochangetheupperchuteangleto controlthedistancethat

snowisthrown,pivottheleverforwardor backward.

* Movetheleverforwardtopivotthe upperchutedownand reduce

thedistancesnowisthrown.

* Movethelever rearwardtopivotthe upperchuteupwardand

increasethedistancesnowisthrown.

CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL

DISCHARGE_ DISCHARGE

CH UTE TILT

DOV_N

CH UTE TILT

NOTE:Toincreaseordecreasethetensiononthe two-waychute control,tightenorloosenthewing knobonthechuteassembly.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedon theleftsideof thesnow thrower.

• Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowis thrown,crankclockwiseto dischargeto theleftandcounterclockwiseto dischargeto theright.

SKID SHOES

Positiontheskidshoesbasedon surfaceconditions.Adjustupward forhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelor

crushedrocksurfaces.

WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS

Theleftandrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedonthe underside ofthe handles.Squeezetherightcontroltoturn right;squeezethe left

controltoturn left. NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyou arefamiliar

withthesecontrols.

HEADLIGHT

Theheadlightislocatedinsideofthe handlepanel.

DRIFT CUTTERS

Thedrift cuttersaredesignedforuseindeepsnow.Theiruseis optionalfornormalsnowconditions.Maneuverthesnowthrowerso thatthecutterspenetrateahighstandingsnowdrifttoassistsnow fallingintotheaugersforthrowing.

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsand warningsonthe

machineandinthis manualbeforeoperating.

Oil Theunitwasshippedwithoilin theengine.Checkoillevelbeforeeach

operationtoensureadequateoil inthe engine.Forfurtherinstructions,

refertotheService& Maintenancesectionofthis manual.

NOTE:Besuretochecktheengineona levelsurfacewiththeengine stopped.

1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoil fillerneck,andtightenthecap turningclockwiseuntilcap isseated.

NOTE:Onsomeengines,athreadedscrewcapwillbe present insteadofthe quarterturnlockingcap.Intheinstanceofa threadedoilcap/dipstick,DONOTscrewthecap/dipstickinto check.Checktheoil byrestingthecap/dipstickonthethreads, butnot screwingitin.

Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstick.Ifthelevelis low,slowlyadd

oil (5W-30,witha minimumclassificationofSF/SG)untiloil level

registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow (L).

NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking, hardstartingor sparkplugfouling.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine

Gasoline

CLEAN-OUT TOOL

Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtotherearof the augerhousingwitha mountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecome lodgedin thechuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:

Neveruseyourhandsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut offengineand remainbehindhandlesuntil all movingpartshave stoppedbeforeunclogging.

1. Releaseboththe AugerControlandtheWheeldrivecontrol.

2. Stopthe enginebyremovingthekey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresit tothe rearofthe augerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtooltodislodgeand scoopanysnowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthechute assembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothemountingclipontherearof the augerhousing,reinsertthe keyandstartthesnowthrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagetheaugercontrolfora fewsecondstoclearany remainingsnowandice fromthechuteassembly.

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableandthevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthemachine indoorsorwhiletheengineis hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedto minimizecombus- tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasolinewith up to 10%ethanolor15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbe used.Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureordirtygasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterinthefueltank.DO NOTuseE85gasoline.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Donot

smokeorallowflamesor sparksintheareawheretheengineis

refueledor wheregasolineisstored.

• Donotoverfillthefueltank.After refueling,makesurethetank

capis closedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnotto spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapor

mayignite.Ifanyfuelis spilled,makesuretheareaisdrybefore startingthe engine.

• Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwithskinorbreathingofvapor

1. Cleanaroundfuelfillbeforeremovingcaptofueltopreventdebris fromenteringfueltank..

2. A fuellevelindicatorislocatedinthe fueltank. Filltankuntilfuel reachesthefuel levelindictor.SeeFigure10inset.Becarefulnot

tooverfill.

STARTING THE ENGINE Recoil Starter

Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearofmovingparts.Donot usea

pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsareflammable.

NOTE:Allowtheengineto warmupfora fewminutesafterstarting. Theenginewill notdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating temperatures.

1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolandwheeldrivecontrolare in thedisengaged(released)position.

2. Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsinto place.Donotattempt toturnthekey.

NOTE:The enginecannotstartwithoutthekeyfullyinsertedintothe ignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

Theoptionalelectricstarterisequippedwithagroundedthree-wire

powercordandplug,andis designedtooperateon 120voltAC householdcurrent.Itmustbeusedwithaproperlygroundedthree- prongreceptacleatalltimesto avoidthepossibilityof electricshock. Followallinstructionscarefullypriortooperatingtheelectricstarter.

Determinethatyourhome'swiringisathree-wiregroundedsystem. Aska licensedelectricianif youarenotcertain.

If youhaveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows:

1. Plugtheextensioncordinto theoutletlocatedonthe engine's surface.Plugtheotherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutletin awell-ventilatedarea.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.

3. Movechoketothe CHOKEpositionI,._1 (coldenginestart). NOTE:Ifthe engineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolinthe

RUNpositioninsteadof CHOKEIJl position.

4. Pushprimerthreetimes(3x),makingsureto coverventholein primerbulbwhen pushing.If engineis warm,pushprimeronly once.Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingtobe repeated.

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

allowstartertocool ifelectricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

Toprolongstarterlife,useshortstartingcycles(5 secondsmaximum thenwaitoneminute).

6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontroltothe RUN position.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchoke athalf-chokepositionfora shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly rotatethechokeintothe RUNposition.

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

Donot pullthestarterhandlewhile theenginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.

2. MovechoketotheCHOKEIJl position'_'(coldenginestart).If engineiswarm,placechokeinthe RUNposition.

3. Pushprimerthreetimes,makingsuretocoverventholewhen

pushing.If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscover

ventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto be

repeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthestarterhandleuntilit beginsto resist,thenpull quicklyandforcefullytoovercomethecompression.Engineshould

start.Donot releasethehandleandallowitto snapback.Return ropeSLOWLYtooriginalposition.Ifrequired,repeatthisstep.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontroltotheRUN

position.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineand runwithchoke

at half-chokepositionfora shortperiodoftime,andthenslowly

rotatethechokeintotheRUNposition.

Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine unattendedwiththeenginerunning.Turntheengineoffafteruseand

removekey.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefora fewminutes

beforestoppingto helpdry off anymoistureon the engine.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto STOPI_ position.

inc. Backfireoren( occur.

2. Removethekey.Removingthekeywillreducethepossibilityof

unauthorizedstartingof theenginewhileequipmentisnotinuse. Keepthekeyinasafeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekey.

3. Wipeallsnowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundtheengineas wellas theareain andaroundthewheeldrivecontrolandauger control.Also,engageand releasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.

TO ENGAGE WHEEL DRIVE

1. Withthethrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)_ position,move speedselector leverintooneofthesixforward(F)positionsor

two reverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the

snowconditionsanda paceyou'recomfortablewith. NOTE: WhenselectingaDriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeeds

untilyouarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthe snowthrower.

2. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnow throwerwillmove.Releaseitanddrive motionwill stop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositionthespeedselectorlever(changespeedsor directionoftravel)withoutfirstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringing thesnowthrowertoa completestop.Doingsowillresultin premature wearto thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.

TO ENGAGE AUGER

1. Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezetheauger controlagainstthelefthandle.Releaseto stoptheaugers.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

Theaugersaresecuredtothe spiralshaftwithshearpinsandbow-tie cotterpins.Ifthe augershouldstrikeaforeignobjector icejam,the snowthrowerisdesignedsothatthe pinsmayshear.If theaugerswill notturn,checkto seeifthepinshavesheared.SeeFigure17.

NOTE:Twoextrashearpinsare suppliedinthemanualbag.

NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswithanythingotherthanOEM PartNo.738-04155replacementshearpins.Anydamagetothe

Iaugergearboxor othercomponentsas,a resultoffailingtodo sowill [NOTbe coveredbyyoursnowthrowerswarranty.

Alwaysturnoff thesnowthrower'sengineand removethekeypriorto replacingshearpins.

Figure17

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo a completestop.Removethekeytopreventunintendedstarting.Always wearsafetyglassesduringoperationorwhileperforminganyadjustments orrepairs.

EachUse

1st5 -8hours

25 hours

50 hours Annuallyor100hours

1. Engineoillevel

2. Looseormissinghardware

3. Unitandengine.

1. Engineoil

1. Engineoi11-

2. Controllinkagesand pivots

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

1. Check

2. Tightenor replace

3. Clean

1. Change

2. Lubewithlightoil

1. Change

1. Cleanandre-gap,orelse replace withnewplug.

BeforeStorage 1. Fuelsystem

1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlackof fueloradda gasolineadditivetothe gasin thetank.

Underheavyloador inhightemperatures

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearest SearsService Centeror toscheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat

1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

= =

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking Engine Oil

Beforelubricating,repairing,orinspecting,disengageallcontrolsand stopengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometoa completestop. Removethekeytopreventunintendedfiringoftheengine.

NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil level ismaintained.

Whenaddingoilto theengine,refertoviscositychart below.Engineoil capacityisapproximately37 ounces.Donotover-fill.Usea 4-stroke, oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor serviceclassificationSG,SRMotoroilsclassifiedSG, SFwill show thisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintotheoil fillerneck,butdo not screwit in. NOTE:On someengines,athreadedscrewcapwillbepresent

insteadofthequarterturn lockingcap.Intheinstanceof a threadedoil cap/dipstick,DONOTscrewthecap/dipstickin tocheck.Checktheoil byrestingthe cap/dipstickonthe threads,butnotscrewingitin.

3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick,iflevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntil oil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H) andlow(L). SeeFigure18.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Figure18

Changing Engine Oil NOTE:Changetheengineoil afterthefirst5 hoursofoperationand

oncea seasonorevery50 hoursthereafter.

1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthefuel tankisempty. Besurefuel fillcapis secure.

2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.

3. Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure19.

4. Tipenginetodrainoil intothe container.Usedoil mustbe disposedofat apropercollectioncenter.

Oil Drain

Plug

Figure19

Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoilproperly. Donotdiscardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori-

tiesor SearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,themufflerwillbeveryhot.Becareful

notto touchthemuffler.

NOTE: Checkthesparkplugonceaseasonor every25 hoursof

operation.Changethe sparkplugoncea seasonorevery100hours. Toensureproperengineoperation,the sparkplugmustbeproperly

gappedandfreeof deposits.

1. Removethesparkplugbootand usea sparkplugwrenchto removetheplug.SeeFigure20.

Spark Plug

Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenit securely.

Refillwiththerecommendedoil andchecktheoil level.See RecommendedOil Usage chart. The engine's oilcapacity is 37

ounces.

DONOTuse non-detergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil.Itcouldshorten

theengine'sservicelife.

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

7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyourhandswithsoapandwateras soonas possibleafterhandling usedoil.

Checking Spark Plug

DONOTcheckforsparkwithsparkplugremoved.DONOTcrank enginewithsparkplugremoved.

Figure20

2. Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug.Discardthe sparkplugif thereis apparentwear,orif theinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthe

sparkplugwithawirebrushifit istobe reused.

3. Measurethepluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctasnecessary

bybendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure21.Thegapshouldbe set

to .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).

,'2 3

1..030 (.76 mm) Gap

2. Electrodes

k"_i Porcelain

Figure21

4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasheris ingoodconditionandthread thesparkpluginby handtopreventcross-threading.

5. Afterthe sparkplugis seated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto compressthewasher.

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

hotandcan ine.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Thecarburetoris notuseradjustable.ContactSearsParts&Repairfor adjustment.

LUBRICATION

Drive and Shifting Mechanism

Atleastoncea seasonor afterevery25 hoursofoperation,remove rearcover.Lubricateall chains,sprockets,gears,bearings,shafts,and theshiftingmechanism.Useengineoilora spraylubricant.Referto Figure22.

NOTE:Beforetippingtheunitonthe fronthousing,runthefueltank emptyso fueldoesnotleakoutof thefuelcap.

1. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restson theaugerhousing.

2. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrower byremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. Referto

Figure27.

3. Applya lightcoatingofengineoil (or3-in-1oil) tothehexshaft. SeeFig.22.

NOTE:Becarefulnottoget anyoilon thealuminumdrive plateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinderthesnowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoff anyexcessorspilledoil.

4. At least once a season grease the wheel axle with Arctic grease, part number 737-0318. The grease fitting is located on the

wheel axle tube behind the wheel axle support bracket.

Wheels At leastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles

witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Chute Directional Control

Onceaseason,lubricatetheeyeboltbushingandthespiralwith3-in-1 oil.

Auger Shaft At leastonceaseason,oneatatime, removeallof theshearpins

fromthe augershaft.Spraylubricantinsidethehubofeachauger spiralassemblyandaroundthe spacersontheaugershaft.

Greasefittingscan alsobe foundateachendof theaugershaft.

Lubricatewitha greasegunoncea season.SeeFigure23.

Gear Case Theaugergearcaseis equippedwitha greasefitting.Lubricatewith

greaseoncea season(orderpartnumber737-0168).SeeFigure6-2. NOTE:Torelievepressure,removetheventplugbeforelubricatingthe

gearcase.See Figure23. Failuretodosocouldresultindamageto thegearcaseseals.

Augers

Eachoftheaugerspiralassembliesissecuredtothe spiralshaftwith a shearpinandcotterpin.If theaugershouldstrikeaforeignobjector icejam,the snowthrowerisdesignedsothatthepinsmayshear.

1. Ifaugersdonot turn,checkto seeif pinshavesheared.

2. Replacethepinsif needed.Tworeplacementshearpinsand

cotterpins havebeenprovidedwiththe snowthrower.Sprayan oil lubricantintoshaftbeforeinsertingnewpinsand securingwith newcotter pins.SeeFig.23.

i • i I ii

i Shear Pins ii:i " Vent Plug Grease Fitting

Aluminum

Drive

Wheel Axle Support Bracket

/ .............

Bow-Tie Pins Spacers

Figure23

Figure22

SHAVE PLATE AND SKiD SHOES

Theshaveplateand skidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthrowerare subjectto wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced whennecessary.

Skid Shoes NOTE:Theskidshoesonthismachinehavetwowearedges.When

onesidewearsout, theycanberotated1800to usetheotheredge.

1. Removethesix carriageboltsandhexnutsthatsecurethetwo skidshoestothe sidesoftheaugerhousing.RefertoFigure24.

2. Positionthenew skidshoesandsecurewiththecarriagebolts andhexnuts.Makecertaintheskidshoesare adjustedtobe

level.

Shave Plate

1. Removethehexnutsandcarriageboltsthatsecuretheshave plateto thebottomofthehousing.Referto Figure24.

2. Removetherearmosthexnutand carriageboltsecuringtheback ofeachskidshoeto thesidesofthehousing.Loosenthefour remaininghexnutssecuringtheskidshoes.

3. Slidetheshaveplateoutof theoff-setslotat thebottomofthe housing,andfrombetweentheskidshoesandsidepanelsofthe housing.

4. Withthemountingholestowardthebackof theunit,slidethenew shaveplateinto positionandsecurewiththe fastenersremoved previously.

Figure25 Chute Bracket Adjustment Ifthespiralatthe bottomofthechutedirectionalcontrolis notfully

engagingwiththechuteassembly,thechutebracketcanbeadjusted. Todo so:

5. Loosenthetwo nutswhichsecurethechutebracketandreposi- tionit slightly.SeeFigure26.

6. Retightenthenuts.

Figure24

ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Cable If thefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,

referto theFigure25andadjusttheshiftcableasfollows:

1. Placetheshiftleverin thefastestforwardspeedposition.

2. Loosenthehex nuton theshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFig.25.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslack inthecable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

Figure26

Chute Control

Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbe adjustedbyadjustingtheangleof thechuteassembly.Refertothe Operationsectionforinstructions.

Theremotechutecontrolcableshavebeenpre-adjustedat thefactory.

Movethe remotechuteleveronthecontrolpanelforwardtopivotthe upperchutedown;movetheleverrearwardtopivottheupperchute

up.

Wheel drive control Refertothe Adjustmentsectionofthe Assemblyinstructionsto adjust

thewheeldrivecontrol.Tofurtherchecktheadjustment,proceedas follows:

1. Withthe snowthrowertippedforward(be certainto runthe fueltankdry beforetippingtheunitforward),removetheframe coverunderneaththesnowthrowerbyremovingtheself-tapping screws.SeeFig.27.

Figure27

Auger Control

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingtheauger

controlcable. Skid Shoes

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingtheskid

shoes. Tire Pressure

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingthetire

pressure.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Belt Removal Preparation

1. Removethechutecrankrodfromthechutecrankassemblyby removingthe hairpinclip shownin Fig.29.Movethechutecrank rodawayfromtheassemblyas shown.

Removethreeself-tapscrewson bothsidesof thetransmission

housingas showninFig.29.

2. Locatetheopeningbetweentheaxlesupportbracketand thefrontframesupport(SeeFigure28). Lookingthroughthis opening,withthe wheeldrivecontrolreleased,theremustbe clearancebetweenthefrictionwheelandthe driveplateinall positionsofthespeedselectorlever.

3. Withthewheeldrivecontrolengaged,thefrictionwheelmust contactthedrive plate.SeeFigure28.

Drive -Axle Supp.

Plate Bracket

Opening

Figure29

3. Removethe plasticbeltcover,locatedneartheengine,by remov- ing thethreeself-tappingscrewsthatsecureit.See Figure30.

Figure28

4. Ifthereisnofrictionwheelclearance,or thefrictionwheeldoes notsolidlycontactthe driveplate,re-adjustthelocknuton the

lowerendof thedrivecablefollowingtheinstructionsinthe Assemblysection.

5. Reassembletheframecover.

Loosentheboltshownin Figure31securingthebeltkeeper bracketandremovetheotherbolt.Pushthebelt keeperand bracketupoff theenginepulley.

Loosen

Figure31

Auger Belt Replacement

1. Removethebow-tieclipandflatwasherfromtheferrulein order todisconnecttheaugeridlerrodfromthebrakebracketassem- bly.SeeFigure32. NOTE:Makesurethatthelocationof theferruleontheauger

idlerrodismaintained.

HairpinClip

Ferrule

AugerIdlerRod

z-fitting

Figure33 Placeablockof woodunderneaththeaugerhousingasshownin Figure34 andseparateaugerhousingfromtheframebytiltingthe housingforwardandpullingupthehandles.

Figure34

6. Blocktheimpellerwithapieceofwoodtopreventitfromspinning andusea 1/2"wrenchtoremovethehexscrewandflatwasher

fromthecenterofthepulleyontheaugerhousing.SeeAinFig.35.

7. Liftthebrakebracketassemblyoutofthe pulleygroove(B in Figure35)andslide thepulleyassemblyoff the postsoftheauger pulleyadapter(C)to removetheoldbelt.

Figure32

2. Sliptheaugercontrolbelt (thefrontbelt) offtheenginepulley.

3. Pullthebrakebracketassemblytowardsthecableguideroller andunhooktheaugercablez-fitting.SeeFigure33.

4. Frombothsidesof thethe frameassembly,usea 1/2"wrenchto removethethreehextap screwssecuringthe frametothe auger housingassembly.Referbackto Figure29.

NOTE:Do notremovethelowerhexflangelocknutoneachside.

NOTE:Thepulleyadaptermayslideoff theaugerinputshaft whenremovingthepulley.Useextracautionto ensurethe adapterdoesfalland/or getdamagedwhen removingthepulley.

Placethenewaugerbeltin theV-grooveof theaugerpulleyand

placethepulleyw/belt insidethebeltkeepers.

Turnthepulleyasnecessaryto alignitsthreeslotsapproximately

withthepostsofthepulleyadapter,thenpivotthe brakebracket assemblyawayfromthepulleygroove. Whilealigningthepulley

slotsandadapterposts,pushtheaugerpulleyfullyontothe

adapter.RefertoFigure35.Ensurethebrakepuckofthebrake

bracketassemblyalignsandisfullyseatedin thepulleygroove.

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