Sears 247885550 Owner’s Manual

E'S

MANUAL

MODELNOS.

247.885550

247.885680

5 AND 8 HORSEPOWER

Caution: ReadandFollow

AllSafetyRules andInstructions

BeforeOperating

ThisEquipment

24" AND 26" WIDTH TWO STAGE TRACK DRIVE

SNOW THROWERS

Assembly

Operation

CustomerResponsibilities

ServiceandAdjustment

RepairParts

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SAFETY RULES

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

_b TRAINING • Stopenginewheneveryouleavethe operatingposition,before

• Readthisowner'sguidecarefullyin its entiretybeforeattempting uncloggingthe collectorlimpelierhousingor dischargeguide, toassembleor operatethismachine.Becompletelyfamiliarwith andmakinganyrepairs,adustments,orinspectionsNeverplace thecontrolsandtheproperuseof this machinebeforeoperating your hand nthe dschargeor co ector openngs Useastick or

it. Keepthis manualina safeplacefor futureandregularrefer-

onceandfor orderingreplacementparts. * Takeall possibleprecautionswhenleavingtheunit unattended

e Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateasnowthrow- Disengagethe collectodimpeller, shift into neutral, stop the

er Children14 years old and overshould onlyoperatesnow engine,andremovethekey thrower under closeparental supervision Only personswell • When cfeaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain acquaintedwith theserulesof safeoperationshouldbe allowed collectodimpellerandaflmovingpartshavestopped Disconnect

to useyoursnowthrower, sparkplugwire andkeepawayfrom plug to preventaccidental

• Nooneshouldoperatethis unitwhileintoxicatedor whiletaking starting.

medicationthat impairsthesensesor reactions o Do not run engineindoors, exceptwhen starting engine and

° Keeptheareaof operationclearof all persons,especiallysmall transportingsnowthrower in or out of building Opendoors

childrenandpets Exhaustfumesaredangerous.

o Exercisecautionto avoidslipping or falling, especiallywhen o Donot clear snowacrossthe faceof slope&Exerciseextreme

operatinginreverse cautionwhenchangingdirectionon slopes.Do notattempt to

_ PREPARATION clearsteepslopes.

o Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis to beused • Neveroperatesnow throwerwithout guards, plates, or other

andremovealt doormats,sleds,boards,wires andotherforeign safetyprotectiondevicesin ptace objects • Neveroperatesnowthrowerneargtassenclosure,automobiles,

• Disengageall clutches and shift into neutratbefore starting windowwells,dropoff, etc, withoutproperadjustmentsof snow

engine throwerdischargeangle.Keepchildrenandpetsaway

= Donotoperateequipmentwithoutwearingadequatewinterouter = Donot overloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto ciearsnowat

garments.Do not wearjewelry,longscarfsor otherloosecloth- toofastarate.

ing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear o Neveroperatethe machineat hightransportspeedson slippery

footwearwhichwill improvetootingonslipperysurfaces surfacesLookbehindandusecarewhenbacking

= Beforeworkingwith gasoline,extinguishall cigarettesandother '_ Neverdirectdischargeat bystandersorallowanyonein front of

sourcesof ignition Checkthe fuel beforestartingthe engine Gasolineisan extremelyflammablefuel. Donotfill thegasoline • Disengagepowerto collector/impellerwhentransportingor not

tank indoors,while the engineis running,or untit enginehas inuse.

beenatlowedto coo!atleasttwominutes Replacegasolinecap ° Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufac- securelyandwipe off any spilledgasolinebeforestarting the lurerof snowthrower(suchaswheelweights,counterweights, engineas itmaycauseafireorexplosion cabs,etc..).

• Usea groundedthreewireplug-infor al!unitswith electricdrive = Neveroperatethesnow throwerwithoutgoodvisibility or light.

motorsorelectricstartingmotors. Alwaysbesureofyourfootingandkeepa firm holdon thehan-

g Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock dies.Walk,neverrun.

surface • Mufflerand enginebecomehot and can causea burn. Do not

= Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running touch

(exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedbymanufacturer),

• Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoor temperaturebefore

startingtoclearsnow

o Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldsduring operationor

whileperformingan adustmentor repair,to protect eyesfrom foreign objectsthat may be thrown from the machinein any

direction

_OPERATION

8 Donot puthandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts Keepclear

ofdischargeopeningandaugeratalltimes

° Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel

drives,walks,or roads.Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsor traffic.. Donot carrypassengers.

• Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,removewirefrom spark plug,and thoroughlyinspectthe snowthrower for any

damageRepairthedamagebeforerestartingandoperatingthe snowthrower

• If the snowthrowershouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engineandcheckimmediatelyforthecauseVibrationis general- lyawarningof trouble.

woodenbroomhandletounclogthedischargeopening

unit.

MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE * Checkshearbolts,enginemountingbolts,etc.,atfrequentinter-

valsfor propertightnesstobe sureequipmentis in safeworking

condition.

o Neverstorethemachinewithfuel inthe fueltankinsidea build_

ing whereignitionsourcesarepresent,suchas hot waterand spaceheaters,clothesdryers,andthe like Allow engineto cooi

beforestoringinanyenclosure

o Alwaysreferto owner'sguideinstructionsfor importantdetailsif

snowthroweristo bestoredfor anextendedperiod

= Run machineafew minutes after throwing snow to prevent

freezeupofcollector/impeller

* Checkdutch controlsperiodicaliyto verifytheyengageanddis-

engageproperlyand readjust if necessary Referto owner's guideforadjustmentinstructions

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, IT MEANSmATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY tS INVOLVED.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman snow thrower It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabil-

ity and performance, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-

edy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/ Department in the United States. We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit

Please read and retain this manual The instructions wilt enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower

properly Always observe the "SAFETY RULES,"

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Horsepower: 50 &0

Displacement: 1353 cu, in. 19,43 cu, in

Fuel Capacity: 2 Qts. 1 Gal°

(Unleaded) (Unleaded)

Spark Plug J-SC or J-SC or (Gap .030 in.): Equivalent Equivalent

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF THE

SNOW THROWER,

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP 1N A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

e Read and observe the safety rules, ® Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your snow thrower.

e Follow the instructions under"Customer

Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual

Ignition Air Gap: .0125" ..0125"

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus- tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a

spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any)

If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effec-

tive working order by the operator

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)

Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on

federal lands, A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center,

(See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual,)

ONEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTYONCRAFTSMANGASSNOW THROWER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.

If this Craftsman snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as skid shoes, shave plate and spark plugs.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual..

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY

APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to

state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY RULES ............................................................................ 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................3

WARRANTY ............................................................................. 3

INDEX ..............................................................................................4

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................5

OPERATION .............................................................................10

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 15

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STORAGE ..................................................................................17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .........................................17

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..........................................................21

REPAIR PARTS--SNOW THROWER ..........................22

REPAIR PARTS--ENGINE ..................................................31

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..................BACK COVER

INDEX

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Adjustments:

Auger Clutch ................................................................................. 20

Carburetor ................................................................ 20

Shift Rod ......................................................................................g, 20

Skid Shoes ................................................................... 9, 17

Traction Drive Clutch ................................................................9, 19

Assembly Instructions:

Chute .............................................................................................................6

Chute Crank ........................................................................... 7

Clutch Cables ................................................................................... 8

Final Adjustments .................................................................. 9

Handle .........................................................................................6

Hardware Pack ................................................................................5

Shift Rod ....................................................................................8

Track Controls .....................................................................................8

Controls .........................................................................................t0-11

Customer Responsibilities ............................................... 15

Engine:

Lubrication................................................................................... t3, 16

Maintenance ..................................................................... 16

Starting ...............................................................................................14

Stopping ................................................................................. 12

Storage ........................................................................................... 17

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Fuel .......................................................................................................13

Lubrication ............................................................................... 15

Maintenance:

Agreement .............................................................................................. 3

Schedule ......................................................................................15

Engine .................................................................................... 16

Oil ........................................................................................ 13, 16

Operating Tips .....................................................................................t5

RepaidReplacement Parts ...............................................................20

Responsibilities, Customer .................................................... 3

Safety Rules .................................................................................. 2

Spark Plug ....................................................................................... 16

Specifications ................................................................................................ 3

Storage ........................................................................................17

Table of Contents ................................................................. 4

Warranty ...................................................................................... 3

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SNOW THROWER ACCESSORIES

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These accessories were available when the snow thrower was purchased. They are also available at most Sears

retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your snow thrower,.

ENGINE

Two Cycle Oil Gas Can

Spark Plug

SNOW THROWER MAINTENANCE

Scraper Bar Belt

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTiONs ..................................

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IMPORTANT: This unit has been shipped WITH- Tools Required for Assembly: OUT GASOLINE or OIL, After assembly, see oper- 1/2" Wrench* ation section of this manual for proper fuel and (2) 7/16" Wrenches* engine oil recommendations. Pair of Pliers

NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your snow thrower, stand behind it in the normal operating Loose Parts in Carton: position° (t) Handle Panel and Chute Assembly

TO REMOVESNOW THROWER FROM CARTON (attached by cable)

Cut the corners of the carton, Remove all packing (1) Right Hand Handle inserts. Roll snow thrower out of the carton, Make (1) Left Hand HandJe

certain all parts and literature have been removed (1) Chute Crank Assembly

before the carton is discarded. (1) Shift Rod

CONTENTSOFHARDWAREPACK

Lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification purposes, Part numbers are shown in

parentheses

*or Adjustable Wrenches

_ ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY

_ ATTACHING THE CHUTE CRANK

E_ AUGER SHEAR BOLTS

Hex Bolts {]CZ0(_ZZ0

5t16-18 x %3/4" _

_/_ Hex Nuts" L_ _

_V_J_.--1/4-20 Thread_

Hex Bolts* _LJjJ

1/4-20 x

Cupped Washers*_-._(F'_

51t6' I,D.

(736-0242)

5116-18 Thread (712-0267)-=.O _ _

Flat Washers

3t8" LD, x 5/8" O.D, Hex Bolt tT-17,7_

Cotter Pin (714-0507) (712-0267)

The _ug_rs_re securedto the spiral shaftw_h _wohex boltsandhex _ insertlocknuts.ff you hit a _orr_lgnobje¢_0rtc_I,_m,Ih_ snowthrowerIs _._ _._ Hex Botts

des]gffedsothat tha hex bo_tswill$he_r.Tworeplacementhexl_ffs and _ 5116-18 X 1-1/2" nulsareprovidedf_ryour cQnvenlenceSt_re}n_ 5_fep_aceortl_l_eeded _ Long

(736-0287) _-_

_ Rex Bolts

_"--- 5/16-18 X518"

_ Long (710-0538} Handle Tabs

(_-_ Lock Cupped

'_J_.--Washers

(736-011 g) 114" I.D,"-'-"_

_ 5t16" I,D, (735-0270)Washers*[ ..-.\'_vJ

5116:18x [] l_J

1-1/2 Long _

(710-12S0) _ @

1 Bolts_

HeX Nuts*

*May be preassembled on your unit.

Long

5f16-18 x 1-1t2"

(710-0442} _

Lock Washer

T 5/16" LD, _'t'_

(736-011_)

Hex Nut

5116-18 Thread----_{'C)]

(784-5599}

B_ ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY

114-20 x 314" Long

_)(_7,('_ Hex Lock Nuts

"=" _'-_ 1/4-20 Thread

"- Chute Range

D_ ATTACHING THE..SHIFT ROD

AND CLUTCH CABLES

Ferrule Hairpin Ctips--'-_ _)

*_'(711-0677) (714-0104) _'_

_ /"_ Flat Washers

_j"_-5116' LD. x 518" O.D°

(_4-_Sprtng Washer Hex Nuts

tT"'-f7 ri-'77

(736-0264)

5116" LO,. (Coma with

(736-0271) Clutch Cables

NN (71o.o o)

Hex Bolts

(710-3015)

Keepers

(731-0851 )

Hex Lock Nuts

5t16-18 Thread

(712-0158)

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HOWTOSET-UPYOURSNOWTHROWER

WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN THE

Bolt 1-3/4"

Long

FIGURE 1.

Cupped Washer Hex

Jut

_ SPARK PLUG WIRE IS DISCONNECTED

AND MOVED AWAY FROM THE SPARK

PLUG BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE

SNOW THROWER.

ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Hardware A)

® Stretch out control cables and place on the floor. ® Place right handle in position with fiat side against

the snow thrower,r Secure bottom holes in handle to snow thrower using hex bolts 5/8" long and lock

washers. See figure 1. Do not tighten at this time.

PIace handle tabs over the upper holes in handle,

so the curve in the handle tab matches the curve in the handles. Secure to the snow thrower using hex

bolts 1-3/4" long and lock washers Do not tighten at this time.

e Attach the left handle in the same manner, Do not

tighten at this time

e Place the handle panel in position between the

handles, Secure with four carriage botts, cupped washers (cupped side against the handle panel) and hex nuts as shown in figure 2.

Tighten the four hex bolts used to attach the bot- tom of the handles to the snow thrower frame.

FIGURE 2,

FIGURE 3.

Carriage

Bolt

Chute Flange

Hex Bolt

Hex Lock Nut

Keeper

,Assembly

ATTACHING THE CHUTE ASSEMBLY (Hardware B)

e Grease the chute opening using a multi-purpose

automotive grease or equivalent.

• Place chute assembly over chute opening, with the opening in the chute assembly facing the front of

the unit, Place chute flange keepers beneath lip of chute assembly. Insert hex bolt up through chute

flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in

-_----figure 3. Secure with hex lock nut,,After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten then back off

1/4 turn to allow easier movement_

FIGURE 4.

Lower Chute

Crank

Bracket

ATTACHING THE CHUTE CRANK (Hardware C)

• Insert hex bolt through the upper chute crank

bracket. See figure 4.

e Place the hex bolt into the hole provided in the left

handle. Secure with lock washer and hex nut. Do not tighten until after attaching the other end of the

chute crank.

Upper /) Chute

Crank 11

Bracket

Carriage Bolts Hex Lock Nuts

e Loosen the carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which

secure the lower chute crank bracket to the exten- sion on the left side of the chute assembly. See

figure 5.

FIGURE 5.

_W Flat

Cotter

Pin Lower

Chute C

FIGURE 6.

ashers

Bracket

Cable

Guide

Chute Crank

Plastic

Bushing

e Place one flat washer on the end of the chute

crank, then insert the end of the crank into the hole in the plastic bushing in the chute crank bracket.

See figure 6, Place the other flat washer on the end of the chute crank, and insert cotter pin into hole in

the end of crank, Secure by bending the ends of cotter pin in opposite directions_

e Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the

chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute assembly. Tighten the nuts on the lower chute crank bracket securely, Tighten the hex bolt and nut on the upper chute crank bracket on the

handle.

e Slip the cables that run from the handle panel to

the chute into the cable guide located on top of the

-._--- engine. See figure 7.

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IMPORTANT: Attach the shift rod and clutch cables as follows. THEN CHECK THE ADJUSTMENTS AS I INSTRUCTED, AND MAKE ANY FINAL. ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

SNOW THROWER. Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower.

Traction

Drive

Clutch

Lower ......j

Hole in

Shift

Lever

Washer_

Spring (_/_ i

Hairpin Flat

Clip Washer

FIGURE 8.

Shift

Lever

Hairpin

Clip

ATTACHING THE SHIFT ROD (Hardware D) e Insert the ferrule through the lower hote in the shift

lever beneath the handle panel from the right side° Secure with flat washer and hairpin clip. See figure

Place the shift lever in the sixth (6) speed position (all the way forward),

e Start threading the shift rod into the ferrule. Push

down on the shift arm assembly as far as it will go. Thread shift rod into the ferrule until the end of the

shift red lines up with the hole in the shift arm assembly. Secure with spring washer, fiat washer and hairpin clip.

Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed in the Final Adjustment section before operating the snow thrower_

ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLES The "Z" ends of the clutch cables are hooked into the

clutch grips on each handle., Attach cables as follows. e Thread the hex lock nuts (in hardware pack) all the

way up the threaded portion of the "Z" ends of the clutch cables°

e Make certain each cable is in groove of cable roller

guides. Place the clutch grip in the raised (up) posi- tion.

e Thread the cable onto the threaded portion of the

"Z" and until there is no slack in the cable, but the cable is NOT tight. Do not overtighten cable

See figure 9

"Z" End

He]( Jam

Nut

Cable

is Straight

FIGURE 9.--Viewed from underside of handle

panel.

WARNING: IF CABLE IS TIGHTENED SO t THERE IS TENSION ON THE CABLE I

WITH THE CLUTCH GRIP RELEASED,! THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE SNOW I

THROWER MAY BE OVERRIDDEN. I

e When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the

hex nut against the bottom portion of the cable to lock it in position

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ATTACHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TRACK CONTROLS

• Remove the screw from the top of the right hand track control, Be careful not to lose the flat weld nut

that is inside the control.

• Place the right track control in position underneath the right handle. Secure with screw just removed.

See figure 10

e Secure the left track control in the same manner,

Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Adjustment To check the adjustment of the traction drive clutch

and shift lever, tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on the auger housing° First move the shift lever

all the way forward to sixth (6th) position. With the

traction drive lever released, turn the snow thrower tracks by hand. They should turn freely. Then engage

the traction drive clutch grip and try to turn the tracks The tracks should not move

Now release the traction drive clutch grip, and turn the

tracks again. Move the shift lever back to the fast

reverse position, then all the way forward again.. There should be no resistance in the shift lever, and you should be able to turn the tracks by hand.

If you have resistance when moving the shift lever or you are unabIe to turn the tracks by hand, loosen the

lock nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn If you are able to turn the tracks when

you engage the traction drive clutch grip, ioosen the

lock nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in one turn_ Recheck the adjustment and repeat

adjustment as necessary.. Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached

Right

Track .._ "I"_

FIGURE '10.

Control

FINALADJUSTMENTS

Auger Drive Clutch

To check the adjustment of the auger drive clutch,

push forward on the left hand clutch grip (depress the rubber bumper). There should be slack in the cabie_ Release the clutch grip The cable should be straighL Make certain you can depress the auger drive clutch grip against the left handle completely..

If necessary, loosen the hex jam nut and thread the cable in or out as necessary. Refer to figure 9. Recheck the adjustment° Tighten the jam nut against

the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

Adjusting the Skid Shoes The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted° For close snow removal, place skid

shoes in the low position, Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven., See figure 11.r

Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired posi-

tion. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on

the skid shoes Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

Carriage Bolts

FIGURE 11.

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OPERATION

KNOWYOURSNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference

Discharge Auger

Chute Chute

Left

Track

Control

Chute Crank

Track

Auger

Skid Housing

Shoe

Auger

Tilt

Control

Traction

Drivel

Auger

Clutch

Lock

Right

Track

Control

FIGURE 12.

MEETSANS! SAFETYREQUIREMENTS

Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

OPERATINGCONTROLS

SHIFT LEVER (See figures 12) The shift lever is tocated in the center of the handle

panel The shift lever may be moved into one of eight positions, Run engine with throttle in the fast position, Use the shift lever to determine ground speed°

Forward---one of six speeds, Position number one (1) is the slowest, Position number six (6) is the fastest

Reverse---two reverse (R) speeds, "R" closest to the

operator (atl the way back) is the faster of the two_

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AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH (See figure 12)

The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.

Squeeze the auger drive clutch against the handle to engage the augers_ Release to stop the snow throw-

ing action. (Traction drive clutch must also be released.)

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TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK (See figure t2)

The traction drive clutch is located on the right handle,

Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop

This same lever also locks the auger clutch so you

can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process,. If the auger drive clutch is engaged with the traction drive clutch engaged, the operator can release the auger drive clutch (on the left handle) and the augers wil! remain engaged. Release the traction drive clutch to stop both the augers and wheel

drive (auger drive clutch must also be released).

CHUTE CRANK (See figure 12)

The chute crank is located on left hand side of the

snow thrower To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn

chute crank as follows:

1_ Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. 2, Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

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Packed

Snow

FIGURE 13.

THROTTLE CONTROL (See figure 14)

The throttle control is located on the engine, It regu-

lates the speed of the engine.

LEFT AND RIGHT TRACK CONTROLS

The left and right track controls are located on the

underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering your snow thrower_ See figure 12, Squeeze

the right track control when turning right, squeeze the

left control when turning left. Operate your snow thrower in open areas until you become familiar with

these controls.

CHUTE TILT CONTROL The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by

adjusting the angle of the chute assembly,, Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance,

toward the rear to increase See figure 12,,

TRACK LOCK LEVER The track lock lever is located on the right side of the

snow thrower and is used to select the position of the

housing and the method of track operation. See figure

13. Move the lever to the right, then forward or back-

ward to one of the three positions, Transport--Raises the front end of the snow thrower

for easy transport. May also be used on gravel drive- ways to clear snow and leave gravel undisturbed.

Normal Snow--Allows the tracks to be suspended independently for continuous ground contact

Packed Snow--Locks the front end of the snow

thrower down to the ground for hard-packed or icy snow conditions

SAFETY IGNITION SWITCH (See figure 14)

The ignition key must be inserted in the switch before

the unit wil! start° Remove the ignition key when snow

thrower is not in use.

Spark Starter

Button

Rope Starter

Handle

Box

Key

Throttle

Control

FIGURE 14.

HEAD LAMP (8 H.P° Only) The head lamp is on whenever the engine is running°

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OPERATION

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BEFORE USING YOUR SNOW THROWER, AGAIN REFER TO THE "SAFETY RULES" AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2 OF THIS MANUAL ALWAYS BE CAREFUL,

The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage,, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting power tool operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.

TOSTOP ENGINE

o Remove the ignition key from the carburetor cover

on the engine (do not turn), See figure t4.

e Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from

spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended_

HOWTOUSEYOURSNOWTHROWER

The snow thrower is propelled by the two tracks, TO ENGAGE DRIVE

® With the engine running near top speed, move shift

lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or

two REVERSE positions, Select a speed appropri-

ate for the snow conditions that exist. Use the slow- er speeds until you are familiar with the operation

of the snow thrower.

e Squeeze the left hand auger drive clutch to engage

it.

e White the left handle auger drive clutch is engaged,

engage the right hand traction drive/auger clutch lock.

o Release the left hand auger drive clutch only_ The

interlock mechanism should keep the left hand auger drive clutch engaged until the right hand

traction drive/auger clutch !ock is released..

Release it and the drive motion will stop.

NOTE: NEVER move shift lever without first releasing

the drive clutch.

e Set the track lock lever in one of the three posi-

tions: transport, normal snow or packed snow. See figure 13.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

The direction snow is thrown can be changed by turn-

ing the chute control crank,, e Turn clockwise to discharge to the left.

• Turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right. The distance snow is thrown can be changed by

adjusting the upper chute tilt control

• Move the tilt control forward to decrease the dis- tance..

® Move the tilt control to the rear to increase the dis-

tance.

BEFORESTARTING

OIL e Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API

service classification SF or SG Use SAE 5W-30 oil

e SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute. (Do not use

t0W-40)

® Oil sump capacity:

5 H,P. Engine 1-1/4 pints (19 ounces)

8 HP, Engine 1-5/8 pints (26 ounces)

• Maintain oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick,,

e Remove oil fill plug and dipstick. e Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and

tighten securely, Remove dipstick. If oil is not up to

"FULL" mark on dipstick, add recommended oil POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstick ctean each time oil

level is checked

IMPORTANT: DO NOT FILL ABOVE "FULL"

MARK ON DIPSTICK..

e Instatl oi! fill plug and dipstick. Tighten securely,

Oil Fill

FIGURE t5.

Plug and_ Fuel

Dipstick X_k

Oil Drain Plug

Tank

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