MTD 31BS62EE799 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
CRRFr MRN
24" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.881721
,, 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.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormI/o 769-08175B
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
(June17,2013)
WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2
SafeOperationPractices...................... Pages3-6
Assembly.................................... Pages8-11
Operation.................................. Pages12-15
Service&Maintenance...................... Pages16-22
CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwillreceivefree
repairorfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainrepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,driftcutters,skid
shoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoiifilter.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oiichanges,ortune-ups.
Off-SeasonStorage............................. Page23
Troubleshooting............................... Page24
PartsList................................... Pages26-43
RepairProtectionAgreement................... Page46
Espa_ol......................................... Page47
• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.
• Tireorwheelreplacementorrepairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orfromimpactingobjectsthat
bendtheframe,augershaft,etc.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto
usethepropergradeandamountofengineoff,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedinthe operator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobecontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeusedwithin30days
ofitspurchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedto anotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,H0ffmanEstates,IL60179
Engine Oil: 5W-30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Engine: MTD
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
© Sears Brands, LLC 2
Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich, ifnot
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of
yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructionsinthismanual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol, HEED
ITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilt tobeoperatedaccordingto thesafeoperation
practicesinthismanual.Aswith anytypeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofits constituents,andcertainvehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknowntoStateof Californiato causecancerand
birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.
TRAINING
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Failuretodosocan
resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/orbystanders.Keepthis manual
inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts.
Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto stop
themachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethismachine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproperinstruction.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing
patterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.
Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenatleast75feetfromthemachinewhileit
isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin
reverse.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoverorthrownbytheauger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.
Donotoperatewithout wearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforallmachines
with electricstartengines.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseof this powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsand instructionsin
thismanualandonthe machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebeforestartingto
clearsnow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor property damageuseextremecareinhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledon yourselforyour
clotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwitha plastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor
trailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline
dispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotorrunning.Allow
enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
fillernecktoallowspacefor fuelexpansion.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Moveunitto
anotherarea.Wait.5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes
dryerorothergasappliances.
OPERATION
Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,intheauger/impellerhousing
orchuteassembly.Contactwith therotatingpartscanamputatehandsand
feet.
Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonal
injury.
Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
Neveroperatewith amissingordamagedchuteassembly.Keepallsafety
devicesinplaceandworking.
Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.Keep
childrenaway.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravelsurfaces.Stay
alertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.Do
notoperateonsteepslopes.
Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonalinjury
causedbyaricochet.
Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor allowanyonein
frontofthemachine.
Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowattoofastof
arate.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirmholdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.
Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingornotin use.
Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look
downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.
Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.
Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavetheoperating
position(behindthehandles).Waituntil theauger/impellercomesto
acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany
adjustments,orinspections.
Neverputyourhandin thedischargeorcollectoropenings.Donotunclog
chuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineandremainbehind
handlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.
Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer(e.g.
wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistanceisfelt,thenpull
rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm
towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprainscouldresult.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Handcontactwith therotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthemost
commoncauseofinjuryassociatedwith snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
a. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
b. Wait10secondsto besuretheimpellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.
c. Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Referto themaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversandstoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometoacomplete
stop.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto
preventunintendedstarting.
Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervalsto keepthe
machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachineforany
damage.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.
Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowearanddamage.
Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsandreplace
with originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe
Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!
Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifytheyengageanddisengage
properlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto theadjustmentsectioninthis
operator'smanualforinstructions.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.toprotectthe
environment.
Priortostoring,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnowfrommachineand
preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlight suchasawaterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season
storage.
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Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.
Donotcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andthe
U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverage
Useful Lifeof seven(7)years,or60hoursofoperation.Attheendof
theAverage Useful Lifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyan
authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystems
areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failuretodosocanresultin
accidents,injuriesordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyengineinanyway. Tampering
with the governorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseit to
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting ofengine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS
Engineswhichare certifiedto complywith Californiaandfederal EPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowing
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
e
Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any).
Ira sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbemaintainedin effectiveworking order
bythe operator.In theStateofCaliforniathe aboveisrequiredbylaw (Section
4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapplyonfederal lands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethroughyournearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.
Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and
muffler to cool before touching.
WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS!
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NOTE:Referencestorightorleftsideofthesnowthroweraredeterminedfrom
behindtheunitin theoperatingposition(standingdirectlybehindthesnow
thrower,facingthehandlepanel).
Removing FromCarton
1. Cutthecornersof thecartonandlaythesidesflatontheground.Remove
anddiscardallpackinginserts.
2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.
3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.
Assembly
1. PlacetheshiftleverintheForward-6position.
2. Observethelowerrearareaofthesnowthrowertobesurebothcablesare
alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandleupward.SeeFigure1.
NOTE:Makecertaintheupperendsofeachcableareseatedproperlyinits
bracket.
3. Securethehandlebytighteningtheplasticwingknoblocatedonboththe
leftandrightsidesof thehandle.SeeFigure2.Removeanddiscardany
rubberbands,ifpresent.Theyareforpackagingpurposesonly.
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4. Pivotflangekeepersoutandpositionthechuteassemblyoverthe base.See
Figure3.
5. Closetheflangekeeperstosecurethechuteassemblytothechutebase.See
Figure4.Theflangekeeperswill clickintoplacewhenproperlysecure.
NOTE:Iftheflangekeeperswill noteasilyclickintoplace,usethepalmof
yourhandto applyswift,firm pressureto thebackofeach.
6. Removethecap,flat washer,andhairpinclipfromtheendofthechute
directionalcontrol.
Inserttheendofthechutedirectionalcontrolintothelowerbracketand
securewith theflatwasherandhairpinclipjust removed.SeeFigure5.
Ifnecessary,thelowerbracketcanbeadjusted.RefertoChuteBracket
AdjustmentintheService&Maintenancesection.
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Figure5
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ChuteClean-OutTool
Achuteclean-outtoolisfastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousingwithamounting
clip.SeeFigure6.Thetoolisdesignedtoclearachuteassemblyoficeandsnow.
Thisitemisfastenedwitha cabletieatthefactory.Cutthecabletie before
operatingthesnowthrower.
Neveruseyour handstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine
andremainbehindhandlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbefore
usingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.
TirePressure
Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecommendedpsi.
Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat alltimes. Excessivepressure
when seatingbeadsmaycausetireldm assemblyto burstwith force
sufficient tocauseseriousinjury. Refertosidewallof tire for recommended
pressure.
Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebefore
operatingthesnowthrower.Refertothetiresidewallfor tiremanufacturer's
recommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)thetiresasnecessary.
NOTE:Equaltirepressureisto bemaintainedat alltimesforperformancepurposes.
ChuteClean-out Tool
Figure6
Adjustments
SkidShoes
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priortooperatingthesnowthrower.
Itis notrecommendedthat youoperatethis snowthrower on gravelas
it caneasilypickupandthrow loosegravel,causingpersonalinjuryor
damageto thesnowthrower andsurroundingproperty.
Forclosesnowremovalonasmoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheronthe
augerhousing.Referto Figure7.
Useamiddleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedisuneven,suchas
agraveldriveway.
NOTE:Ifyouchoosetooperatethesnowthroweronagravelsurface,keep
theskidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthegroundand
theshaveplate.
Toadjusttheskidshoes:
1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.Moveskid
shoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure7.
2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoeisagainstthegroundto
avoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.
SmoothSurface
UnevenSurface
Figure7
3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.
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Chute f %
Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbychangingtheangleoftheupper
chute.Todoso:
Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkeyandloosentheplasticwing
knobfoundontheleft sideofthechuteassembly.
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Pivotthechuteupwardordownwardbeforeretighteningthewingknob.
SeeFigure8.
AugerControl
Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollow all
instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyoursnowthrower is
operatingsafelyandproperly.
Checktheadjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:
1. Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.SeeFigure9inset.Whenthe
augercontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"up"position,thecable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight.
2. Inawell-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Referto Starting
theEngineintheOperationsection.
3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theauger.
4. Allowtheaugerto remainengagedfor approximatelyten(10)seconds
beforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.
5. Withtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up" position,walkto thefrontof
themachine.
6. ConfirmthattheaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns
ofmotion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsofrotating,immediatelyreturnto
theoperator'spositionandshutofftheengine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto
stopbeforeadjustingtheaugercontrol.
7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosenthe upperhexboltontheaugercable
bracket.SeeFigure9.
8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(ordownwardtoincrease
cabletension).
9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.
10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeenachieved.
Figure8
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Drive Control
Gas Cap
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Auger Control
Chute Assembly
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Oil Fill
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Clean Out
Tool
Auger
Housing
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Augers
Skid Shoes
Figure10
Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecomeacquainted
with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure10.
ShiftLever
Muffler Recoil Starter
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Key
Key
Thekeyisasafetydevice.It mustbefully insertedin
orderfor theenginetostart.Removethekeywhenthe
snowthrowerisnotinuse.
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Theshift leverislocatedonthedashpanel.Placetheshiftleverintoanyofeight
positionsto controlthedirectionoftravelandgroundspeed.
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)isthe slowestand
positionsix(6)isthe fastest.
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastworeverse(R)speeds.One(1)istheslowerandtwo(2)is
thefaster.
MeetsANSiSafetyStandards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyinanattempttostart
theengine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreak.
ChokeControl
Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineandis
activatedbyturningtherotarychokeknobtotheCHOKE
position.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechoke
plateonthecarburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.
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Throttlecontrol
Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontherearoftheengine.It regulatesthespeedofthe
engineandwillshutoffthe enginewhenmovedintotheSTOPposition.
Depressingtheprimerforcesfueldirectlyintothe _e 444
engine'scarburetortoaidincold-weatherstarting. 3X
RecoilStarter Handle
DriveControl/Auger Control Lock
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CONTROL
Thishandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.
ElectricStarter Button
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectricstarterwhen
pluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
ElectricStarter Outlet
Requirestheuseofathree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda120Vpowersource/
walloutlet.
OUFill
Engineoillevelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.
GasCap
Unthreadthegascaptoaddgasolinetothefueltank.
Auger
Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintotheaugerhousing.
ChuteAssembly
Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechuteassembly.
AugerControl
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AUGER
Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheright handle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe
handletoengagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop.
NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failuretodosowill
resultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrivesystem.
ChuteDirectional Control
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CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
ADJUSTABLE
DISCHARGE
LEFT
Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedonleftsideofthesnowthrower.Tochange
thedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,rotatethechutedirectionalcontrol.
SkidShoes
Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed
snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
CHUTETILT
CONTROL
Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe
handletoengagetheaugerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.
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Clean-OutTool
Neveruseyour handstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine
andremainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestoppedbefore
usingthe clean-outtool to clearthechuteassembly.
Thechutedean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtotherearoftheaugerhousing
with amountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedin thechuteassembly
duringoperation,proceedasfollowstosafelycleanthechuteassemblyandchute
opening:
1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.
2. Stoptheenginebyremovingthe ignitionkey.
3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresit totherearofthe
augerhousing.
4. Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtoolto dislodgeandscoopany
snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthechuteassembly.
5. Refastentheclean-outtoolto themountingdipontherearoftheauger
housing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnowthrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theaugercontrolforafewsecondstoclearanyremainingsnowandicefrom
thechuteassembly.
BeforeStartingEngine
Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarningsonthe
machineandinthis manualbeforeoperating.
Oil
Theunitwasshippedwithoilintheengine.Checkoillevelbeforeeachoperationto
ensureadequateoilintheengine.
flO?E:Besuretochecktheengineonalevelsurfacewith theenginestopped.
1. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.
2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfiller neck,butdoNOTscrewit in.
3. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoil(5W-30,
with aminimumclassificationof SF/SG)untiloillevelregistersbetweenhigh
(H)andlow(L).
flOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoilmayresultinenginesmoking,hard
startingorsparkplugfouling.
4.
Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
Gasoline
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedto minimizecombustionchamber
deposits)witha minimumof87octane.Gasolinewithupto 10%ethanolor15%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
ordirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.
Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor
allowflamesorsparksin theareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere
gasolineisstored.
Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnottospillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdry beforestartingthe
engine.
Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinorbreathingofvapor.
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor
while the engineishotor running. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
othersourcesof ignition.
1.
Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcaptofuel.
2.
Afuel levelindicatorislocatedinthefueltank.SeeFigure10inset.Be
carefulnottooverfill.Filltankuntil fuelreachesthefuellevelindicatorto
allowspacefor fuelexpansion.
Starting TheEngine
Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof moving parts.Donot useapressurized
starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.
flOTE:Allowtheengineto warmupfor afewminutesafterstarting.Theenginewill
notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperatures.
1. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolarein thedisengaged
(released)position.
2. Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donotattempttoturn the
key.
NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyfullyinsertedintothe
ignitionswitch.
ElectricStarter
Theelectric starterisequippedwith agroundedthree-wire plug, and is
designedto operateon120volt AChouseholdcurrent.It mustbeused
with aproperlygroundedthree-prongreceptacleat alltimes toavoid
the possibilityof electricshock.Followall instructionscarefully priorto
operatingthe electricstarter. DONOTuseelectric starterinthe rain.
Determinethatyourhome'swring isathree-wiregroundedsystem.Askalicensed
electricianifyouarenotcertain.
Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.Ifyoudonot
havetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectricstarterunderanyconditions.
1. Pluganextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedontheengine'ssurface.Plug
theotherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong120-volt,grounded,AC
outletinawell-ventilatedarea.
Theextensioncordcan beanylength, but must beratedfor 15ampsat
125volts,groundedand ratedforoutdoor use.
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2. MovethrottlecontroltoFAST(rabbit)_Jl__ position.
3 MovechoketotheCHOKEI,'Ipos t on co,deng nestart),fengine s
warm,placechokein RUNposition.
4. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverventholeinprimerbulb
whenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent
holewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.
5. Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.Oncetheenginestarts,immediately
releasestarterbutton.Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverload
protection;systemwilltemporarilyshut-downtoallowstartertocoolif
electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.
6.
Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltoRUNposition.Ifthe
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeathalf-chokepositionfora
shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeinto RUNposition.
Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfromelectricstarter.When
disconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendatthewalloutletbeforeunplugging
theoppositeendfromtheengine.
RecoilStarter
ToEngageDrive
1. Withthethrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)_ _1 position,moveshiftlever
intooneofthesixforward(F)positionsortwo reverse(R)positions.Selecta
speedappropriatefor thesnowconditionsanda paceyou'recomfortable
with.
flOTE:WhenselectingaDriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntilyouare
comfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthesnowthrower.
2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnowthrowerwill
move.Releaseit anddrivemotionwill stop.
NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshiftlever(changespeedsordirectionoftravel)
withoutfirst releasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnowthrowertoa
completestop.Doingsowillresultinprematureweartothesnowthrower'sdrive
system.
ToEngageAuger
Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezetheaugercontrol
againstthelefthandle.Releaseto stoptheauger.
ReplacingShearPins
Eachaugerbladeissecuredtothespiralshaftwithashearpinandbow-tieclip.If
Donotpull the starter handlewhilethe enginerunning.
1. MovethrottlecontroltoFAST(rabbit)_ _j position.
2. MovechoketotheCHOKEI,.1position(coldenginestart).Ifengineis
warm,placechokein RUNposition.
3. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverventholewhenpushing.
Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen
pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtoberepeated.
4. Pullgentlyonthestarterhandleuntilit beginsto resist,thenpullquickly
andforcefullytoovercomethecompression.Donotreleasethe handleand
allowit tosnapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYto originalposition.If required,
repeatthisstep.
5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto RUNposition.Ifthe
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeathalf-chokepositionfora
shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeinto RUNposition.
anaugerbladestrikesaforeignobjectoricejam,thepinwill shearoff to prevent
damagetotheblade.Ifanaugerbladedoesnotturn,checktoseeif itspinhas
shearedoff. SeeFigure11.
NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswith anything otherthan SearsSKU#
88389/0EMPartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Anydamageto
the augergearboxorother componentsasaresultof failing to dosowill
NOTbecoveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.
Alwaysturn off the snowthrower'sengineandremovethekeypriorto
replacingshearpins.
Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethe machine
unattendedwith theenginerunning. Turnthe engineoff after useand
removekey.
Stopping TheEngine
Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runengineforafewminutesbefore
stoppingto helpdryoffanymoistureontheengine.
1. MovethrottlecontroltoOFFposition.
2. Removethekey.Removingthe keywill reducethepossibilityof
unauthorizedstartingoftheenginewhileequipmentisnotinuse.Keepthe
keyina safeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekey.
3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageallcontrols
andstopthe engine.Wait until allmovingpartshavecometo acomplete
stop.Disconnectsparkplug wireandgrounditagainstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice
guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,
simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
EachUseandevery5hours
Ist5hours
Annuallyor25hours
Annuallyor50hours
Annuallyor100hours
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoil level
2. Looseormissinghardware
3. Unitandengine.
1. Englneoil
1. Sparkplug
2. Controllinkagesandpivots
3. Wheels
4. GearshaftandAugershaft
1. Englneoil
1. Sparkplug
1. Fuelsystem
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
CheckingEngineOil
Beforelubricating, repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controlsandstop
engine.Waituntil all movingparts havecometo acompletestop.
NOTE:Checktheoillevelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoillevelismaintained.
Whenaddingoiltotheengine,refertoviscositychartbelow.Engineoilcapacity
is600ml(approx.20oz.).Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke,oranequivalenthigh
detergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedtomeetorexceedU.S.automobile
manufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassificationSG,SF.Motoroilsclassified
SG,SFwillshowthisdesignationonthecontainer.
1. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstkkandwipethedipstickclean.
2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfillerneck,butdoNOTscrewitin.
3. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntiloillevel
registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure12.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
ChangingEngineOil
/VOTE."Changetheengineoilafterthefirst5hoursofoperationandoncea season
orevery50hoursthereafter.
1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil thefueltankisempty.Besure
fuelfill capissecure.
2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.
3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure13onnextpage.
4. Tipunittodrainoil intothecontainer.Usedoilmustbedisposedofata
propercollectioncenter.
1. Check
2. Tightenorreplace
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Check
2. Lubewithlightoil
3. Lubewithmultipurposeautogrease
4. Lubewithlightoil
1. Change
1. Change
1. Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel
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Usedoil isahazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoil properly.Donot
discardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthorities orSears
ServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenitsecurely.
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Refillwith therecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.SeeRecommended
OilUsagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis20ounces.
(oF)-40o-20 o 0o 20o 40o
(oc) -30° -20° -10 ° 0°
DONOTusenondetergentoil or2-strokeengineoil. it couldshortenthe
engine'sservicelife.
7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.
Thoroughlywashyour handswith soapandwaterassoonaspossibleafter
handlingusedoil.
CheckingSparkPlug
OilDrain
Plug \
Figure13
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SparkPlug
DONOTcheckforsparkwith sparkplug removed.DONOTcrankenginewith
sparkplug removed.
Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,themuffler will beveryhot. Becarefulnot
to touchthe muffler.
NOTE:Checkthesparkplugonceaseasonorevery25hoursofoperation.Change
thesparkplugonceaseasonorevery100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,
thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedandfreeofdeposits.
1. Removethesparkplugbootanduseasparkplugwrenchtoremovethe
plug.SeeFigure14.
2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereisapparent
wear,oriftheinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwitha
wirebrushifitistobereused.
3.
Measurethepluggapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessarybybending
sideelectrode.SeeFigure15.Thegapshouldbesetto.02-.03inches(0.60-
0.80mm).
4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisin goodconditionandthreadthespark
pluginbyhandtopreventcross-threading.
5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwithasparkplugwrenchtocompress
thewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthesparkplug
seatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallingausedsparkplug,tighten1/8-to
1/4-turnafterthesparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.
SparkPlugBoot
Figure14
Thesparkplug mustbetightened securely.Aloosesparkplugcanbecome
very hotandcandamagethe engine.
Figure15
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Lubrication "I
GearShaft
Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedatleastonceaseasonorafterevery25
hoursofoperation.
I. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil it
stops.
2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatit restsontheauger
housing.
3. Removethelowerframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrowerby
removingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.
4. Applya lightcoatingofengineoil(or3-in-1oil)tothehexshaft.SeeFigure
16.
NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,becarefulnottogetanyoilonthealuminum
driveplateorrubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinderthesnowthrower'sdrive
system.Wipeoffanyexcessorspilledoil.
Wheels
Atleastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxleswitha
multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.
ChuteDirectional Control
Onceaseason,lubricatetheeyeboltbushingandthespiralwith 3-in-1oil.
AugerShaft
Atleastonceaseason,removetheshearpinsonaugershaft.Spraylubricantinside
shaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearingsfoundat eitherendoftheshaft.
SeeFigure17.
ShavePlateand SkidShoes
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Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthroweraresubjectto
wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodkallyandreplacedwhennecessary.
flOTE:Theskidshoesonthismachinehavetwowearedges.Whenonesidewears
out,theycanberotated180°tousetheotheredge.
Toremoveskidshoes:
Removethetwocarriagebolts,washers,andhexflangenutsthatsecure
eachskidshoetothesnowthrower.
2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefourcarriagebolts(twooneachside),
washers,andhexflangenuts.Referto Figure18.
Toremoveshaveplate:
1. Removethecarriageboltsandhexnutswhichattachit tothesnowthrower
housing.
2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriageboltsareto the
insideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure18.
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Shift Cable
Ifthefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,refertothe
figuretotherightandadjusttheshiftcableasfollows:
I.
Placetheshiftleverinthefastestforwardspeedposition(F6).
2.
Loosenthehex nutontheshift cableindexbracket.SeeFigure19.
3.
Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthecable.
4.
Retightenthehexnut.
Drive
Control
Whenthedrivecontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"up"position,thecable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight. Also,ifthereisexcessiveslack
inthedrivecableor iftheunitexperiencesintermittentdrivewhileusing,thecable
mayneedtobeadjusted.Checktheadjustmentofthedrivecontrolasfollows:
1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergentlyforward.The
unitshouldrollfreely.
2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattemptto pushthesnowthrower
forward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.Theunitshouldnotroll freely.
3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshiftleverbackandforthbetween
theR2positionandtheF6positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbeno
resistanceintheshiftlever.
4.
Ifanyoftheabovetestsfailed,thedrivecableisinneedofadjustment.
Proceedasfollows:
a. Shutoff theengineasinstructedinthe Operationsection.
b. Loosenthelowerhexboltonthedrivecablebracket.SeeFigure20.
c. Positionthebracketupwardto providemoreslack(ordownwardto
increasecabletension).
d. Retightenthelowerhexbolt.
ChuteBracket
Figure19
Ifthespiralatthebottomofthechutedirectionalcontrolisnotfullyengagingwith
thechuteassembly,thechutebracketcanbeadjusted.Todoso:
1. Loosenthetwonutswhichsecurethechutebracketandrepositionit
slightly.SeeFigure21.
2. Retightenthenuts.
Figure20
Figure21
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AugerControl
RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheaugercontrolcable.
SkidShoes
RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskidshoes.
8eR Replacement
Auger Belt
Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedasfollows:
I. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil it
stops.
2. Removetheplasticbeltcoveronthefrontoftheenginebyremovingthetwo
self-tappingscrews.SeeFigure22.
3. Rolltheaugerbeltoffthe enginepulley.SeeFigure23.
4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatit restsontheauger
housing.
5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrowerby
removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. SeeFigure24.
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Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasabeltkeeper.Referto
Figure25.
Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebeltbetweenthe
supportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure26.
NOTE:Engagingtheaugercontrolwill easeremovalandreinstallationof the
belt.
8.
Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowinginstructionsinreverseorder.
flOTE:DoNOTforgettoreinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnectthespring
totheframeafterinstallingareplacementaugerbelt.
PerformtheAugerControltestoutlinedintheAssemblysectionofthis
manual.
Drive Belt
flOTE:Severalcomponentsmustberemovedandspecialtoolsarerequiredinorder
toreplacethesnowthrower'sdrivebelt.ContactthenearestSearsParts& Repair
Centerto havethedrivebeltreplaced.
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FrictionWheelRemoval
Ifthesnowthrowerfailstodrivewiththedrivecontrolengaged,andperforming
thedrivecontrolcableadjustmentfailstocorrecttheproblem,thefrictionwheel
mayneedtobereplaced.Followtheinstructionsbelow.Examinethefrictionwheel
rubberfor signsofwearorcrackingandreplacewheelifnecessary.
1. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil it
stops.
2. Placetheshiftleverinfirst Forward(F1)position.
3. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatitrestsontheauger
housing.
4. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrowerby
removingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.
5. Removetheright-handwheelbyremovingthescrewandbellwasherwhich
secureittotheaxle.SeeFigure27.
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6. Carefullyremovethehexnutandwasherwhichsecuresthehexshaftto
thesnowthrowerframeandtightlytaptheshaft'sendtodislodgetheban
bearingfromtherightsideoftheframe.SeeFigure28.
NOTE:Becarefulnottodamagethethreadsontheshaft.
7. Carefullypositionthehexshaftdownwardandtothe[eftbeforecarefuNy
slidingthefrictionwheelassemblyoff theshaft.SeeFigure29.
NOTE:Ifyou'rereplacingthefrictionwheelassemblyasawhole,discardthe
wornpartandslidethe newpartontothehexshaft.
8. Followthestepsaboveinreverseordertoreassemblecomponents.
9. PerformthetestpreviouslydescribedintheDriveControlsection.
Ifyou'redisassemblingthefrictionwheelandreplacingonlytherubberring,
proceedasfollows:
NOTE:Notallfrictionwheelsareserviceable.Ifthisisthecase,simplyreplacethe
frictionwheelassembly.
1. Removethefourscrewswhichsecurethefrictionwheel'ssideplates
together.SeeFigure30.
2. Removetherubberringfrom betweentheplates.
3. Reassemblethesideplateswith a newrubberring.
NOTE:Whenreassemblingthefrictionwheelassembly,makesurethatthe
rubberring iscenteredandseatedproperlybetweenthesideplates.Tighten
eachscrewonlyonerotationbeforeturningthewheelclockwiseand
proceedingwith thenextscrew.Repeatthisprocessseveraltimestoensure
theplatesaresecuredwith equalforce(between6 ft-lbsand9ft-lbs).
4. Slidethefrictionwheelassemblybackontothehexshaftandfollowthe
stepsaboveinreverseorderto reassemblecomponents.
5. PerformthetestpreviouslydescribedintheDriveControlsection.
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Ifthesnowthrowerwill notbeusedfor 30daysorlonger,orifit istheendofthesnowseasonwhenthelastpossibilityofsnowisgone,theequipmentneedsto bestored
properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowtoensuretopperformancefromthesnowthrowerformanymoreyears.
PreparingEngine
Enginesstoredover30daysneedtobedrainedoffueltopreventdeteriorationand
gumfromforminginfuelsystemoronessentialcarburetorparts.Ifthegasolinein
yourenginedeterioratesduringstorage,youmayneedtohavethecarburetor,and
otherfuelsystemcomponents,servicedorreplaced.
1. Removeallfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilit stops.Donotattemptto
pourfuelfromtheengine.
2. Changetheengineoil.
3. Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30ml)ofcleanengineoil
intothecylinder.Pulltherecoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil,and
reinstallthesparkplug.
4. Cleandebrisfromaroundengine,andunder,around,andbehindmuffler.
Applyalightfilm ofoilonanyareasthat aresusceptibletorust.
Storeinaclean,dryandwellventilatedareaawayfromanyappliancethat
operateswith aflameorpilot light,suchasafurnace,waterheater,or
clothesdryer.Avoidanyareawitha sparkproducingelectricmotor,orwhere
powertoolsareoperated.
Neverstoresnowthrowerwith fuel intank indoorsor in poorlyventilated
areas,wherefuelfumesmayreachanopenflame,sparkor pilotlight ason
afurnace,water heater,clothesdryeror gasappliance.
PreparingSnowThrower
Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilatedormetalstorageshed,
careshouldbetakento rustprooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil orsilicone,
coattheequipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearingsandcables.
Removealldirt fromexteriorofengineandequipment.
Followlubricationrecommendations.
Storeequipmentinaclean,dryarea.
InflatethetirestothemaximumPSI.Refertotire sidewall.
Ifpossible,avoidstorageareaswith highhumidity.
Keeptheenginelevelinstorage.Tiltingcancausefueloroil leakage.
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