Sears 536.884811 User Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO=

536.884811

Caution'. Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

CRAFI" SMAH®

5 HORSEPOWER 23" DUAL STAGE

TRAC=PLUS OPTIONAL ELECTRIC START

SEARS,

SNOW THROWER

• Assembly ° Operation

• Maintenance

° Service and Adjustments ° Repair Parts

ROEBUCK AND Co., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.

SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND A PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP,

TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

BEFORE USE

• Read the owner's manual carefully. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the proper

use of the snow thrower. Know how to stop the snow thrower and disengage the controts quickly°

• Do not operate the snow thrower without wear- ing adequate winter outer garments. Wear

footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.

= Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow

thrower is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

• Use extension cords and receptacles as speci- fied by the manufacturer for all snow throwers

with electric drive motors or electric starting

motors.

• Use only attachments and accessories ap- proved by the manufacturer of the Snowthrower

(such as tire chains, electric start kits, etc.,)

• Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility ortight. Always be sure of your footing,

and keep a firm hold on the handles° Walk; never run.

• This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways, and other ground level surfaces.

CAUTION should be exercised while using on

steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE

GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of residences,

garages, porches or other such structures or buildings.

= Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent

intervals for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition_

• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.,

= Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel

or crushed rock surface.

• Let engine and snow thrower adjust to outdoor

temperatures before starting to clear snow.

FUEL SAFETY

• Handle fuef with care; it is highly flammable.

• Use an approved fuel container.

• Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.

• Fillfueltankoutdoorswith extreme care. Never

fill fuel tank indoors.

• Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up

spilled fuel.

• Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a

running engine or hot engine.,

• Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel in the

tank inside of a building where fumes may

reach an open flame or spark°

OPERATING SAFETY

• Never allow children or young teenagers to

operate the snow thrower and keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to

operate the snow thrower without proper' in- struction. Do not carry passengers_

• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields

during operation orwhile performing an adjust-

ment or repair to protect eyes from foreign

objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower.

• Exercise extrerne caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay

alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at

all times.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, es-

pecially when operating in reverse°

• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise caution when changing direction on

slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

• Never operatethe snowthrowerwithout proper guards, plates or other safety protective de- vices in place.

SAFETY RULES

o Never operate the snow thrower near glass en-

closures, automobiles, window wells, drop- offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and

pets away.

® Never operate the snow thrower at high trans-

port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

o Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow

anyone in front of the snow thrower°

e Do not run the engine indoors, except when

starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the

outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOR-

LESS and DEADLY GAS).

• Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended. Disengage the

auger/impeller, shift to neutral, stop engine, and remove key°

• Do not overload the machine capacity by at- tempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

SAFE STORAGE o Always referto owner's manual instructions for

important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period.

o Disengage power to the auger/impeller when

snow thrower is transported or not in use.

o Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the

fuel tan k inside a building where ignition sou rces are present such as hot water and space

heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

e After striking a foreign object, stop the engine

(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,

disconnect the cord on electric motors, thor- oughly inspect the snow thrower for any dam-

age, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

® If the snow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is gener-

ally a warning of trouble.

o Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave

the operating position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing or discharge guide,

and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

® When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make

certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to

prevent accidental starting.

o Never attempt to make any adjustments while

the engine is running (except when specifically

recommended by manufacturer).

e Maintain or replace safety and instruction

labels, as necessary_

e Run the snow thrower a few minutes after

throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller_

CAUTION: AVOID IN-

JURY FROM ROTAT-

ING AUGER. KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND

CLOTHING AWAY! ..._

CHARGE CHUTE!

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT I

_ IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, ITI

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MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT...I YOUR SAFETY,IS I,NVOLVED. I

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Snow Thrower. It has been designed, engi-

neered and manufactured to give you the best possible

dependability and performance°

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-

ter/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech-

nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES°"

MODEL NUMBER 536884811

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR

OF THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP INA SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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MAINTENANCE AG REEMENT

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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HORSE POWER: 5 hp

DISPLACEMENT:

GASOLINE CAPACITY:

Hi, iiu ... H..i

OIL (21 oz. Capacity):

SPARK PLUG :

(GAP .030 in.)

VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .010 In.

12.04 cu. in.

2 quarts Unleaded

SAE 10W-30

(5w. 30)

Champion

J8C

Exhaust: .010 In.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety ruleSo

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your snow thrower.

• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

SNOW THROWER

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

Ifthis Craftsman Snow Thrower is used for'commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, tire chains, drive belts and shear pins.

Repairs necessary because o! 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 1NTHE UNITED STATES. THIS WAR-

RANTY 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 CQ Department 731CR-W Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES .....................................................2,3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...........................4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .....................4

WARRANTY ...............................................................4

TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................5

INDEX ...........................................................................5

ASSEMBLY ......................................................................6-9

OPERATION .............................................. 10-t 4

MAINTENANCE ....................................................15-16

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ...............! 7-23

STORAG E ................................................................24

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS .....................25

TROUBLE SHOOTING .....................................26

REPAIR PARTS (SNOW THROWER) .....28-36

REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE) ..............................37-40

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .......Back Cover

INDEX

Adjustment:

Auger Drive Belt ..................................18, 19

Belts ...............................................................18-20

Belt Guide ................................................................20

Cables ......................................................................18

Carburetor .....................................................23

Friction Wheel ............................................20

Scraper Bar ...................................................17

Spark Plug ......................................................23

Track ...............................................................22

Track and Auger Drive Belts ...............I8

Assembly:

Crank Assembly ..................................8

Shifter Lever ...............................................9

Skid Height Adjustment ...................7, 17

Unpacking .........................................................7

Belts:

Adjust Belts ..................................................18

Belt Guide Adjustment .................... 20

Belt Maintenance ...................................t5

Replace Belts ..................................tg, 20

Cables,Clutch ................................................7, 9

Carburetor: .................................................23, 24

Chain .......................................................................15

Choke ................................................I O, 11, 13

Clutch, Levers ...........................................1O, t 1

Controls:

Engine ................................................10, 11, 13

Snow Thrower ...................10, t!, 12, 14

Crank:

Adjusting Rod ..................................8, 17

Assembly .......................................................8

Operation ..........................................................t 1

Oustomer Responsibilities ..........................4

Drive, Auger ....................................................11

Drive, Track ..............................................11

Deflector, Snow Chute ................................11

Engine:

Control .............................................t0, 1I, 13

Oil Cap ...........................................................!2, 16

Oil Change .........................................................16

Oi! Level .................................................12, 16

Oil Type ..........................................4, 12, 16

Speed Governor .......................................23

Starting the Engine ................................I3

Storage ..........................................................24

Fuel, Type .......................................................4, 12

Fuel, Storage .....................................................I2, 24

Friction Wheel:

Adjustment ....................................................20

Replacement ...................................................21

Gears:

Auger Gear Box ............................15, 16

Hex Shaft .....................................................t5, 16

Handle, Upper and Lower ..........................7

Height Adjust Skids ......................................7, 17

Hex Shaft .....................................................15, 16

Ignition, Key .................................!0, 11, t3

index ..................................................................5

Levers:

Auger Drive Clutch ........................10, 11

Choke .........................................10, tl, 13

Shifter .....................................................9, 11

Throttle Control ...........................10, 11, t3

Traction Drive Olutch ....................10, 11

Lubrication:

Auger Gear Box ....................................16

Auger Shaft .......................................................15

Chain and Sprockets ...............................15

Chart ............................................................25

Engine ...................................................12, 16

Hex Shaft and Gears ...........................15, 16

Weight Transfer System ........................15

Maintenance:

Agreement .......................................................4

Auger Gear Box ..................................................16

Auger Shaft .....................................................15

Chain and Sprockets ...............................t5

Engine .................................................................t6

General Recommendations .............i5

Hex Shaft and Gears ...............................15

Weight Transfer System ..................15

Oil;

Engine ............................................4, 12, 16

Extreme Cold Weather ...............12, 16

Storage .................................................24

Type .........................................4, 12, t6

Operation:

Engine Controls .........................10, 11, 13

Operating Snow Thrower,,, 11, 12, 14

Operating Tips .............................................14

Starting the Engine ....................................13

Snow Thrower Controls .......10-12, I4

Weight Transfer System .....................12

Pads .........................................................28-40

Primer Button ..................................10, 11, 13

Repair/Replacem ent Parts .............28-40

Replacements:

Auger Shear Bolt ................................22

Belts ................................................................19.20

Friclion Wheel ....................................21

Safety Rules ..................................................2-3

Service and Adjustments:

Auger Housing Height .........................17

Auger Shear Bolt ..............................22

Belts .....................................................18-20

Belt Guide ...........................................20

Belt Replacements .................. t9, 20

Cable .......................................................18

Crank ..........................................................17

Carburetor ...........................................23

Friction Wheel ......................................20, 21

Scraper Bar ..........................................17

Shear Bolt ..................................................22

Spark Plug ......................................................23

Track ..........................................................22

Service Recommendations ......................25

Spark Plug ..............................................I6, 23

Specifications ...........................................4

Speed Governor ............................... 23

Starting the Engine .............................. 13

Stopping the Engine .....................11, 13

Stopping the Snow Thrower ..............11

Shipping Carton .................................6, 7

Skid Height ..................................... 7, 17

Shifter Lever .................................. 9-11

Shear Bolts ...........................................22

Storage ....................................... 24

Table of Contents ........................................5

Trouble Shooting Chart .................... 26

Tools for Assembly .....................................6

Track Drive Belt .............................18, 20

Track Adjustment ..................................22

Warranty .....................................................4

Weight Transfer System ............. 12, 15

ASSEMBLY

THIS SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH "TRAC-PLUS" AND ONLY

MOVES EFFECTIVELY WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING

if your snow thrower must be moved without the aid of the engine, it will be easier' to pullthe snow thrower back-

ward by the handles, rather than pushing. On start up, the track drive system may be tight and will loosen up as the snow thrower is used. After first use,

check the track for tension and adjust if necessary_ See the Track Adjustment paragraph in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual. Check track adjustment and fasteners regularly.

CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1 - Snow thrower completely assembled except for the crank assembly, shifter lever assembly and knob, and the upper handle, which is in the folded down

position.

1 - Parts Bag Containing: 1 - Owner's Manual (Not Shown)

Parts Shown Below:

PARTS BAG CONTENTS

2 -3t8 In.Flat Washers

2 - Spare Spacers

t - Knife (to cut carton and plastic ties) 2 - 1/2 inch Wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 2 - 9/16 inch Wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 2 - 3/4 inch Wrenches (or adjustabte wrenches)

1 - Pair Pliers (to spread cotter pin)

1 -Screwdriver

1 - 3/8 - t6 x 2 inch Hex Head Bolt

2- 1/4- 20x 1 - 3/4 In..

HexHead Bolts

1 - 3/8 tn.,Split Lockwasher

1 - 3/8 In..HexNut

2 -Spare 1/4 - 20 Locknuts

1 - Knob With Threads

ASS LY

Figure i showsthe snowthrowerin the shipping position,, Figure 2 shows the snow thrower completely assembled,, Reference to the right and left hand side of the snow

thrower is from the operator's position at the handler

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER

FROM CARTON (See Fig 1)

e Cut all four corners ofthe carton from top to bottom

and lay the panels flat..

® Cut the cable ties attached to the auger,, e Cut and discard the plastic ties that secure the

crank assembly and place the assembly aside,,

® Remove the packing material from the control panelo e Cut and discard the packing securing the clutch

cables to the handles.

o Loosen (do not remove) both botts securing the

upper and lower handles., Swing the upper handle into the operating position.

NOTE: Ifthe cables have become disconnected fromthe clutch levers, reinstall the cables as shown in Figure 3.

® Tighten both bolts securely.. e Roll the snow thrower off the skid by pulling on the

handle.,

LOWER HANDLE PANEL

CONTROL

CRANK

ASSEMBLY

CLUTCH

CABLE

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

FIG. 1

NOTE: This snow thrower is equipped with a track drive and can be hard to push when the engine is not running

It is easier to pull the snow thrower backward if it must be moved without the engine running

The drive system may be tight when you first use your snow thrower tt loosens up as you use it

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TO SET THE SKID HEIGHT

® To adjust the skids height for different conditions,

see To Adjust Skids Height paragraph on page 17,,

CAUTION: IF YOU ARE REMOVING

SNOW FROM ANY ROCKY OR UNEVEN SURFACES, RAISE THE FRONT OF THE

SNOW THROWER BY MOVING THE

SKIDS DOWN, THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT

ROCKS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM BEING

PICKED UP AND THROWN BY THE AUGER.

FIG. 2

DRIVE

"Z" FITTING LEVER

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FIG. 3

TO INSTALL THE UPPER HANDLE AND CRANK ASSEMBLY

On the rightside of the handle, install and secure the following parts (found in parts bag) in the lower

handle hole as shown in figure 4A:

1 - 3/8" x 2" bolt 2 - 3/8" flat washers & 1 - 3/8" split lockwasher

1 ° 3/8" nut

Remove the 3/8" nylon Iocknut and flatwasher from tl_e "eye" bolt assembly (on the chute crank assem- bly) and adjust the remaining 3/8" nut and flatwasher on the "eye" bolt about half way up the thread..

Install "eye" bolt through lower hole on the left hand side of the handle.

Install the 3/8" flatwasher and the 3/8" nylon locknut loosely on the "eye" bolt, as shown°

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Remove the plastic cap, the cotter pinand the washer from the wormed end of the crank assembly and set

aside (See Fig. 5).

• Rotate the notched section of the discharge chute toward the crank-adjusting rod_

• Install the wormed end of the crank through the hole in the adjusting rod and secure the end with the flat

washer and cotter pin, as shown in Fig. 5o

• Bendtheendsofthecotterpinaroundtherod andre- install the plastic cap°

• Tighten the eye bolt installed earlier, keep eye in line

with the rod while tightening the inside nut securely,

• Tighten the outside 3/8" jam nut up against the other 3/8" jam nut (See Fig.. 4B).

• Rotate the chute crank fully c!ockwise and fully counter-clockwise. The discharge chute should ro- tate fully to the outer diameter ofthe worm and should clear' approximately 1/8" (see Fig. 5), If the chute crank needs to be adjusted, go to the Service and Ad-

justments section on page 17.

NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the engine or' the cover will be scratched.

EMo ,Y

PJGHT HANDLE

LEFT HANDLE EYE BOLT IN OR OUT

EYE BOLT

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PLASTIC _ NOTCHED SECTION

CAP COTTER

ADJUST NUTS TO MOVE

TIGHTEN _/8" JAM

NUT UP AGAINST

OTHER 3/_," JAM NUT

FIG. 4B

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INCH CLEARANC

FLATWASHER

CRANK ADJUSTING ROD

1/2INCH

WORM

FIG. 5

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INSTALL THE SHIFTER LEVERTO

® Stand the snow thrower up on the frontof the auger

housing, as shown in Figure 6.

o Cut the plastic tie which holds the shifter lever as-

sembly to the shift bracket°

• Remove the Iocknut, washer, spring and the bolt.. Reposition theshifter lever intothe slot in the control

panel, as shown in Figure 6 and reinstall the bolt, spring washer and the Iocknut.

® Tighten the Iocknut until1/8" to 3/16" (2or 3threads)

of the bolt protrude past the Iocknuto

• Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end

of the shifter lever until it is tight.

• Move the shifter lever through all the speeds to en- sure proper tension of the spring. If the shifter Iever

sticks in any of the notches, loosen the Iocknu[ 1/4

turn at atime until the shifter lever moves freely..

TO CHECK/ADJUST CLUTCH

CONTROL CABLES

The control cables attached to the auger clutch lever and traction clutch lever may need to be adjusted before you

use your snow thrower. For instructions on checking or adjusting the clutch

control cables, see To Adjust The Clutch Control Cables paragraph on page 18. FIG. 6

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER ......................................

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW

TH ROWER, Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various

controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference_

AUGER DRIVE

LEVER

SPEED SHIFTER LEVER

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

TRAC'fION DRIVE

LEVER

CRANK

ASSEMBLY

BUTTON

RECOIL

STARTER

HANDLE

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

WEIGHT

TRANSFER

IGNITION

KEY

CHOKE CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL

FIG. 7

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SEARS TRAC-PLUS SNOW THROWERS conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

AUGER DRIVE LEVER: Starts and stops the auge'r"and" impeller (snow gathering and throwing)=

TRACTION DRIVE LEVER - Propels the snow thrower' forward and in reverse.

SPEED SHIFTER LEVER - Selects the speed of the snow thrower (6 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse).

CRANK ASSEMBLY * Changes the direction of snow throwing through the discharge chute. CHUTE DEFLECTOR -Changes the distance the snow

is thrown° DISCHARGE CHUTE -Changes the direction the snow

is thrown.

WEIGHT TRANSFER PEDAL - Engage for heavy snow conditions, to keep the snow thrower from climbing drifts and hard-packed snow.. When released, it eases trans-

port of the snow thrower° HEIGHT ADJUST SKIDS - Adjusts the ground clear- ance of the auger housing. IGNITION KEY - Must be inserted to start the engine. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Starts the engine manu-

allyo CHOKE CONTROL - Used to start a cold engine.

PRIMER BUTTON - Injects fuel directly into the carbu-

retor manifold for fast starts in cold weather_. THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls the engine speed..

OP RATIO

The operation of any snow thrower can result inforeign objects being thrown int0 the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower° We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your

glasses available at SEARS Retail or Catalog Stores,.

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

e Turn the crank assembly to set the direction of the

snow throwing,.

o Loosen the wing knob on the chute deflector and

move the deflector to set the distance.. Move the deflector UP for more distance, DOWN for less distance.. Then tighten the wing knob (See Fig, 8).

TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

• To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever (See Fig.. 10).

o To stop the track, release the traction drive lever, o To stop the engine, pushthe throttle control lever to

"STOP" and pull out the ignition key (See Fig. 9),.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

e To shift, release the traction drive lever and move

the speed shifter lever to the speed you desire. Ground speed is determined by snow conditions. Select the speed you desire by moving the speed

shifter lever intothe appropriate colored area on the control panel

Red - Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep Amber- Moderate

White - Very Light Green - Transport only

® Engage the traction drive lever (See Fig 10, left

hand). As the snow throwerstarts to move, maintain a firm hold on the handles, and guide the snow

thrower along the clearing path,. Do not attempt to push the snow thrower,.

e To move the snow thrower backward, move the

speed shifter lever into first or second reverse and engage the traction drive lever (left hand).

IMPORTANT:

TO THROW SNOW

Push down the auger drive lever (See Fig. 10, right hand)..

Release to stop throwing snow.

DO NOT MOVETHE SPEED SHIFTER LEVER WHILE THE TRACTION LEVER iS DOWN.

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WING KNOB

FIG. 8

PRIMER BUTTON

IGNITION

KEY

CHOKE' RECOIL

CONTROl[. STARTER

THROTTLE HANDLE

CONTROL

FIG, 9

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TRACTIONDRIVE AUGERDRIVE

LEVER LEVER

OFF

....... \ / RIGHT

HAND HAND

FIG. 10

CAUTION: READ OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE,

NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD BYSTANDERS. STOP THE ENGINE BE* FORE UNCLOGGING DISCHARGE CHUTE OR AUGER HOUSING AND BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE,

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................OPERATION ....................

TO USE WEIGHT TRANSFER SYSTEM

In hard packed or heavy snow conditions, conventional snow throwers tend to rideup and leave uneven mounds of snow behind. For these conditions, your new tracked snow thrower has a unique weight transfer system (See

Fig. 11) designed to minimize ride-up. Stepping on the weight transfer pedal shins more weight

to the auger housing° This weight transfer keeps the snow thrower in contact with the ground and reduces

ride-up, In lighter snow conditions or when transporting, you

should release the weight transfer system for easier steering.

• To use the weight transfer, hold the upper handle firmly and push down on the weight transfer pedal

(See Fig. t1) with the ball of your foot°

• To release, pull up on the weight transfer pedalwith the top of your foot.

NOTE: The weight transfer system will not work if the auger housing height adjust skids are adjusted to the

highest position°

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

FILL/ADD OIL:

OFF

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OIL FILL CAPtDIPS3"tCK

NOTE: OIL LEVEL

MUST BE BETWEEN

FULL AND ADD MARK

The engine on this snow thrower was shipped without oil Add oil before you start the engine. Remove the oil

fill cap/dipstick and fill the crank case to FULL line on dipstick (about 2t ounces) (See Fig_ 12) with S.A,E

10 W-30 motor oil (or equivalent)., Do not overfill. Tighten

the fill capldipstick securely each time you check the oil

level

NOTE: SA.E 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consis-

tently 20 ° F. or lower,

FILL GAS:

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage_ Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the

gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty residual gasoline from the float chamber'

(Figure 39). Use fresh fuel next season_ (See Storage instructions on page 24 for additional information)

Fill the fue! tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade auto-

motive gasoline. Be sure that the container you pourthe gasoline from is clear] and free from rustor other foreign particles., Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container.

FIG,12

Never use engine or' carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,

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CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN HANDLING OR STORING IT.

DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW

'THROWER IS RUNNING,WHEN IT IS HOT, OR WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN ENCLOSED

AREA.

KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR AN ELEC-

TRICAL SPARK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE

FILLING THE FUEL 'TANK. NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. FILL

THETANK TO WITHIN 1/4"- 112" FROMTHE TOP TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL.

ALWAYS FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILL-

ING, MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED CONTAINER AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON

THE CONTAINER.

CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE IN-

DOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EX-

HAUST CONTAINS CARBON MON-

OXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIRAND LOOSE CLOTH-

ING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND SNOW THROWER. WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150° F. AVOID

THESE AREAS. DO NOT ALLOW CHtL DREN OR YOUNG TEEN- AGERS TO OPERATE OR BE NEAR SNOW

THROWER WHILE IT IS OPERATING.

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TO STOP ENGINE

e To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to

"STOP" position and remove key. Keep the key in a safe place, The engine will not start without the key°

TO START ENGINE

Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil. Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read the following

information:

COLD START (See Fig. 13)

e Be sure the auger and the traction drive levers are

in the disengaged "RELEASED" position,.

e Move the throttle controt up to "FAST" position_

® Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Insert one

key into the ignition slot,.Be sure itsnaps intoplace.. DO NOT TURN KEY. Keep the second key in a safe place..

e Rotate choke control to "FULL" choke position.,

• Press the primer button two or three times, while keeping your finger over the vent hole on the primer button.. Additional priming may be necessary for the

first start if the temperature is below 15° F_

e Pull the starter handle rapidly.. Do not allow the

handle to snap back, but allow itto rewind slowly

while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

ATIO

iGNITION

KEY

CHOKE

CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL

FIG.13

WARM START

If restarling a warm engine after ashort shutdown, rotate choke to "OFF" instead of "FULL" and do not push the primer button°

FROZEN STARTER

If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:

e Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. ® Release the starter handle and let it snap back

against the starter

If the engine still fails to start, repeal if continued at-

tempts do not free starter, follow the electric starter pro- cedures to start.

To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil starter and engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow

removal job.

® With the engine running, pull the starter rope hard

with a continuous full arm stroke three or four times.

Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound_ This is not harmful to the engine or starter_

e With the engine not running, wipe all snow and

moisture fromthe carburetorcover inarea of control levers.. Also move throttle control, choke control,

and starter handle several times.

RECOIL

STARTER

HANDLE

• As the engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to "OFF" posi-

tion., If the engine falters, return to "FULL" choke, then slowly move to "OFF" choke position_

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not deve!op full power until it reaches operating temperature.

® Run the engine at or near the top speed when

throwing snow.

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