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.

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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

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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.

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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

A

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

B

Belts:

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

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

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

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

C

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

D

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

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

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

E

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

F

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

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

Friction Wheel:

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

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

G

Gears:

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

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

H

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

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

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

I

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

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

L

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

M

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

O

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

P

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

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

R

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

Replacements:

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

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

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

S

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

T

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

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

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

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

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

W

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

Q

1 - 3/8 In..HexNut

2 -Spare 1/4 - 20 Locknuts

1 - Knob With Threads

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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,,

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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

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TO INSTALL THE UPPER HANDLE AND
CRANK ASSEMBLY

o

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

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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..

o

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

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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..

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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

ON

FIG,11

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,

,llllll

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.

12

OP

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.

•t 3

OPERATION

:. ...:......

SNOW THROWING TIPS

Formaximum snow thrower efficiency, adjust ground

speed, not throttle° Ifthe track slips, reduce forward

speed. The engine isdesigned to deliver maximum
performance atfull throttle and should be run at this
power setting at all times.

O

Most efficient snow blowing is accomplished when

the snow is removed immediately after it falls

O

For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each
path previously taken.

e

The snow should be discharged down wind when-
ever possible.

For normal usage, set the skids sothat the scraper
bar is 1/8" above the skids. For extremely hard-
packed snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so

that the scraper bar touches the ground.

o

On gravelor crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at
1-1/4" below the scraper bar (see To Adjust Skids

Height paragraph on page 17)_ Rocks and gravel
must not be picked upand thrown by tile machine

If the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to
raise, reduce the ground speed and engage the
weight transfer system_

After the snow blowing job has been completed,
allowthe engine to idlefor a few minutes, which will

melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine.

o

Clean the snow throwerthoroughly after each use.

e

Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris
from the entire snow thrower, and fluslt with water

(if possible) to remove all salt or other chemicals
Wipe snow thrower dr,,,.

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-
MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME

LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

• RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION

DRIVE LEVERS.

• MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP POSI-
TION.

• REMOVE (DO NOT TURN):!IGNITION KEY.

• DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.

• DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE
AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE, USE A
PRY BAR.

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'_ 14

TE

Ill

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli-

gence,. To receive full value from the warranty, operator
must maintain snow thrower as instructed inthis manual.,

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your snow thrower.,

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each sea-

son,,

AFTER FIRST USE

e Checkthe tracksfor tension and adjust if necessary

(See To Adjust Track paragraph on page 22)°
Check the track adjustment and fasteners regularly,,

e Be sure that al_fasteners are tight.

AS REQUIRED

The following adjustments should be performed more
than once each season.,

e Auger and Track Drive Belts should be adjusted after

the first 2 to 4 hours of use and again about mid-

season and twice each season thereafter, See To
Adjust Belts paragraph on page 18,

e Alt screws and nuts should be checked often to make

sure they are tight, preferably after each use.,

SNOW THROWER

ANCE

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FIG .14

WEIGHT

TRANSFER

,.J PIVOT

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FIG. 15

LUBRICATION - EVERY TEN HOURS

o

Chains and Sprockets - Oil chains and sprockets

(See Fig. 14)with 10W-30 oil (or equivalent) after 10
hours use and at the end of each season,.

o

Weight Transfer System - Coat weight transfer plate
(See Fig,, 15) with clinging type grease, such as

lubriptate, every ten (10) hours and before storage_

@

Auger Shaft - Using a hand grease gun, lubricatethe
auger shaft zerk fittings (See A, Fig 16) every ten

(10) operating hours,, Each time a shear bolt is
replaced (see To Replace Auger Shear Bolt para-

graph onpage 22),the auger shaft MUST be greased..

For storage or when replacing shear bolts, remove
shear bolts and lubricate auger shaft zerks,, Rotate
augers several times on the shaft and reinstall the

shear bolts.

LUBRICATION - NOT REQUIRED

• Hex Shaft and Gears - Hex shaft and gears require

no lubrication. Allbearings and bushings are lifetime
lubricated and require no maintenance (See Fig 17).

FIG.16

PLATE

FIG,17

15

MAIN IENANCE

NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above components

can cause contamination of the friction wheel Ifthe disc
drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with grease

or oil, damage to the frictionwheel will resulL

Should grease or' oilcome incontact with the disc drive

plate or friction wheel, be sure to clean the plate and
wheel thoroughly.

NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and gears should be

wiped with 10W-30 motor oit to prevent rusting (See Fig..

t7)_

Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box has been
factory lubricated for life. Iffor some reason lubricant
should leak out, have augergear case checked by a
competent repairman.

ENGINE

LUBRICA'I'ION

Check the crankcase oil level (See Fig. 18) before
starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of con-

tinuous use., Add S,,A_E.! 0W-30 motor oil or'equivalenL
Tighten fill cap/dipstick securely each time you checkthe

oil level. S..A.E. 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make
starting easier in areas where temperature is consis-

tently 20° F_or lower_
Change the oil after first two hours ofoperation and every

25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the snow
thrower is not used fo_ 25 hours. (See Fig. 19)._

• Position snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is
lowest point on the engine,. Remove oil drain plug

and oil fill cap/dipstick. Drain oil into a suitable
container.. Oil wil! drain more freely when warm.

Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely_ Refill
crankcase with S..AE. 10W-30 motoroil (or equiva-

lent). S.AE, 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make
starting easier in areas where temperature is con-
sistently 20° Fo or lower+

__BE BETWEEN

_f!._ .._ _" FULLAND

OILFILLCAP/

DIPSTICK

NOTE:OILLEVEL

ADDMARK

FIG, 18_

@

FIG. 19

SPARK PLUG

• Make sure that the spark plug is tighte ned securely
into the engine and the spark plug wire is attached

to the spark plug.

• If a torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18to

23 foot pounds.

• Clean the area around the spark plug base before
removal to prevent dirt from entering the engine.

• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically

16

S CEAN ADJUSTME TS

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TIE BACK AWAY

FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS.

i i

TO ADJUST SKIDS HEIGHT

This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjust-
ment skids, located on the outside of the auger housing

These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower°
For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids as follows:
e Make sure the snow thrower is on a hard, level

surface and the weight transfer system lever is
released See page 12.

o Place extra shear bolts supplied (found in parts

bag) under each end of the scraper bar near but not
under the skids

@

Loosen the skid mounting nuts (See Fig 20) and
push the skids down until they touch the ground.
Retighten the mounting nuts

For rocky or uneven surfaces, raise the front of the snow
thrower by moving the skids down This will help prevent
rocks and other debris from being picked up and thrown
by the auger°

NOTE: tfthe skids are atthe maximum height, the weight
transfer system will not work

TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR

After considerable use, the metal scraper barwilt have a
definite wear pattern. The scraperbar inconjunction with
the skids should always be adjusted to allow 1/8" be-
tween the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be

cleaned.

®

Position the snow thrower on a level surface

o

Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the
scraper bar to the auger housing_

o

Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position

o

Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts, making su rethat
the scraper bar is parallel with the working surface.

o

After extended operation, the scraper bar may be re-
versed, if the scraper bar must be replaced due to

wear, remove the carriage bolts and nuts and install

a new scraper bar

i

SKID MOUNTING NUTS

HEIGHT ADJUST SKID

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FIG. 20

CAUTION: BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN
PROPER GROUND CLEARANCE FOR

YOUR PARTICULAR AREA TO BE
CLEARED. OBJECTS SUCH AS GRAVEL,

ROCKS OR OTHER DEBRIS, IF STRUCK
BY THE IMPELLER, MAY BE THROWN
WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE

PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAM-
AGE OR DAMAGE TO THE SNOW

THROWER.

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TO ADJUST CHUTE

CRANK ASSEMBLY

If you cannot rotate the chute crank fully to the left and to

the right, you need to adjust the chute crank (See Fig 21)
e Loosen both 1/2" nuts on the crank adjusting rod

(using 3/4" wrenches)

o Rotate the adjusting rod inor out to allow about t/8"

clearance between the notch in the flange and the
outer diameter of the worm

• Once this clearance is set, tighten the nuts
NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the

engine or the cover will be scratched

FLATWASHER 1

17

I

CRANK ADJUSTING ROD

FIG_ 21

1/2 INCH

WORM

SERVICE AND US rMEN rs

TO ADJusT THE CLU'TCH CONTROL............................................................................................. '"

CABLES

Periodic adjustment of the cables may be required due to
normal stretch and wear on the belts, To check for corr ect

: .................... .......

TRACTION _"_

DRIVE __ !(_'_'\ CONTROL LEVER

LEVER _ _ MUSTBEINFULL

/ 1 FORWARDPOSI-

/ ./1 ']'ION (Just Contact-

adjustment, the control lever must be in the full forward
position, restingonthe plastic bumper.. The control cables
are correctly adjusted when the center of the "Z" Fittingis
in the center of the hole and ttlere isno droop inthe cable
(See Fig. 22),.

If adjustment is necessary:

i_[._.STICBUMPER

• Push the cable through the spring (See Fig. 23) to
expose the threaded portion of the cable.

.............................. [Ul

FIG. 22

• Hold the square end of the threaded portion wittl
pliers and adjust the locknut inor out until the excess

slack is removed..

• Pull the cable back through the spring and connect
the cable.,

TRACTION

AUGER

DRIVE

SPRING

• Do the same forthe other lever cable

NOTE: Whenever the track drive or auger belts are
adjusted or replaced, the cables wiltneed to be adjusted,

TO ADJ UST BELTS

Belts stretch during normal use., if you need to adjust

the belts due to wear or stretch, proceed as follows:

LOCKNUT

END

TRACK DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)
The track drive belt has constant spring pressure and

does not require adjustment. Check the clutch control
cable adjustment before replacing the bell

Replace the track drive belt ifit is still slipping (see To
Replace Belts paragraph on page t9).,

AUGER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25)

If your snow thrower will not discharge snow, check the

control cable adjustment If it is correct, then check the
condition of the auger drive belt. It may be loose or dam-
aged. If it is damaged, replace it., See To Replace Bells

paragraph on page 19. If the auger drive belt is loose,
adjust as follows:

• Disconnect the spark plug wi{e.

• Remove the belt cover,.

• Loosen the nut on the idler pulley (See Fig. 24) and

move the pulley toward the belt about 1t8".

• Tighten the nut..

• Press the augerdrivetever_ Checkthetensiononthe

belt (opposite idler pulley). The belt should deflect
about 1/2" with moderate pressure (See Fig,.24)_

NOTE: You may have to move the idler pulley more than

once to obtain the correct tension.

• Replace the belt cover.

• Check the clutch control cable adjustment.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire..

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_ PULLEY

FIG. 23

\ : _IMPELLER

FIG. 24

TRACK DRIVE BELT

_ / TRACK DRIVE

;..:_ . PULLEY

._',___/B ELT GUIDE

AUGER DRIVE BELT_ Left Hand)

(Right Hand) __ _ PULLEY

AUGERpULLEyIDLER__ IDLER PULLEY

BRAKE ASSEMBLY-""

FIG. 25

18

AUGER DRIVE

TRACK DRIVE

..........................SERVICE

TO REPLACE BELTS

The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special con-

struction and should be replaced with original equipment
belts available from your nearest SEARS Store or Serv-

ice Center°
You will need the assistance of a second person while

replacing the belts,,
Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing the fu el

line. Drain the gas and reinstall fuel line,,

ADJUSTIVIE

BELT COVER

TS

/

cAo,,o.: I

DOORS, AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME

,,,,,, ,, , Ill, •

ouT

AUGER DRIVE BELT

if your snow thrower will not discharge snow, and the
auger drive belt is damaged, replace it as follows:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire°
e Remove the belt cover (See Fig. 26)

® Loosen the belt guides (See Fig, 28) and pull

away from the drive pulley°

o Loosen the auger idler pulley (See Fig. 28) and

slip the belt out,

e Engage the auger drive lever,,This will pull the

brake assembly (See Fig, 27) away from the
pulley and allow the belt to be slipped out.

e Remove the belt from the auger drive engine

pulley°

e Install the original equipment replacement belt in

reverse order of removal,

• Release the auger drive lever,,
® Place the drive belt onto the auger drive pulley.

• Adjust the drive belt (see To _djust Auger Drive
Belt paragraph on page t8),,

o Adjust the belt guides (see To Adjust The Belt

Guides paragraph on page 20).,

® Reinstall the belt cover_
® Check clutch control cable adjustment (see page

18),,

e Reconnect the spark plug wire,

1/4 X I12 INCH SELF

I

FIG, 26

TRACTION DRIVE BELT

IMPELLER PULLEY

DRIVE GUIDE

BELT_ (Left Hand)

BELT GUIDE PULLEY
(Right

AUGERIDLER

PULLEY

TAPPING SCREW

TRACK DRIVE

AUGER DRIVE

TRACK DRIVE

IDLER PULLEY

19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMEN

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TS

TRACK DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST THE FRICTION WHEEL

If your snow thrower will not move forward, check the

track drive belt for wear. Ifthe track drive belt needs to
be replaced, proceed as follows:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire.

• Remove the belt cover,

• Loosen the left handbelt guide (See Fig 27) mount-
ing screw and move the belt guide away from the

bell

• Pull the track drive idler pulley (See Fig. 27) back
and slip the belt past the idler pulley

• Remove the belt from the engine pulley.

• Remove the belt between the two large pulleys

• Install the new original equipment replacement belt
in reverse order of removal.

o

Adjust the left hand belt guide and tighten the
mounting screw (see To Adjust The Belt Guides
paragraph below).

o

Reinstall the belt cover.

O

Reconnect the spark ptug wire_

TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDES

There are two belt guides onyour snow thrower, aleft and
right After you replace a track or auger drive belt, you

need to adjust one or both ofthe belt guides° Proceed as

follows for each belt:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire.

• Remove the belt cover (See Fig 26)

• Engage the auger drive clutch lever,

• Measure the distance between the belt guides and

the belt (See Fig 28)° The distance should be 3/32"
for each guide.

• If adjustment is necessary, loosen the belt guide
mounting bolts. Move the belt guides to the correct
position Tighten the mounting bolts

o

Reinstallthe belt cover.

o

Reconnect the spark plug wire

if the snow thrower will not move forward, you need to

check the track drive belt, the traction drive cable or the
friction wheel it the friction wheel is damaged, itwill need
to be replaced_ See the To Replace Friction Wheel para-

graph on page 21. If the friction wheel is not worn, check

the adjustment, as foItows:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire_

• Drain the gasoline from the_]as tank.

• Stand snow thrower on the auger housing end.

• Remove the bottom panel (See Fig, 29).

o Position the shifter lever in first (1) gear.
o Note the position of the friction wheel on the disc

drive plate The right side of the friction wheel should
be 3-3/8" fromthe left outer side ofthe discddve plate

(See Fig. 30)

If adjustment is necessary:

• Loosen the jam nut "A" on the speed select rod Re-
move the ball joint from the shifter bracket Lengthen

or shorten the rod by turning the adaptor to obtain the
correct friction wheel position (See Fig. 31)

• Reinstall the ball joint and tighten the jam nut.

• Reinstall the bottom panel

FRICTION

WHEEL

DRIVE

PLATE

3-3/8

INCH

FIG. 30

SPEEDSELECTROD

- JAM NUT

IFTER

BRACKET

ADAPTOR,

REM -_BI_.__I |_.BOLT

LOOSEN BOLT,.._ LOOSEN BOLT

TRACK CONNECTING ROD

PANEL

FIG. 29

2O

BALL

FIG. 31

I

t

SERVICE AN

ADJUST

E TS

TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL

Ifthe snowthrower willnot move forward, and the friction

wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it, as

follows:

e Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing

the fuel lineoDrain the fuel and reinstall thefuel line,.

e Disconnect the spark plug wire,
® Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing

end (See Fig., 32).,

e Remove the bottom panel (See Fig. 29).
e Disconnect the right side track connecting rod,,

® Rotate the right side track until it is parallel to the

ground (See Fig 33),,

• Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction
wheel to the hub (See Fig. 32).

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CAUTION: DRAINGASOLINEOUTDOORS

AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME.

o Move the shifter lever intofirst (1) gear.

• Loosen the four No_, 10 keps nuts securing the

bearing plate (See Fig..33), Do not remove the nuts.,

NOTE: Reassembly will be easier if you place a piece of
tape over each of the carriage bolt heads on the inside of
the motor mount before you remove the nuts,_

e Move the speed select lever into sixth (6) gear.,
e Remove the four No,,10 keps nuts_

® Remove the bearing plate,
® Slide the hex shaft to the right until the friction wheel

can be removed.

O

Install the new friction wheel loosely on the hex
shaft,

O

Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of re-

moval

FRICTION WHEEL

LOCKWASHER,

.T

NUT

HEX SHAFT

HUB

BOLT

HEX SHAFT

HUB

NOo 10

NUTS

PLATE

AUGER

HOUSING

(UNIT STANDING ON

AUGER HOUSING END)

FIG. 33

21

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_ SERVICEAND ADJUSTMENrS

TO REPLACE AUGER SHEAR BOLT

The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special
bolts (See Fig. 34) that are designed to break (to protect

the machine) if an object becomes lodged in the auger
housing° Use of a harder bolt wil! destroy the protection

provided by the shear bolt.
IMPORTANT: TO iNSURE SAFETY AND

PERFORMANCE LEVELS, ONLY
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SHEAR
BOLTS SHOULD BE USED.. WHEN

REPLACING SHEAR BOLTS, BE SURE
TO REPLACE SHEAR BOLT
SPACERS.

To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed as follows:

• Move the throttle to STOP and turn off all controls..

• Disconnect the spark plug wire. Be sure alt moving
parts have stopped.

• Lubricate the auger shaft zerk fitting (see the Main-
tenance section, pages !5-16).

o

Align the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger
shafL Install the new shear bolt and shear bolt

spacer provided.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire.

TRACK

FIG. 34

DISTANCE SHOULDNOT BE

GREATER THAN 2INCHES

TO ADJUST TRACK

Ifthe snowthrower does not moveforward evenly and the

track slips slightly, you need to check the track, as

follows:

• Measure the distance between the top of the side
plate and the inside of the track.. The distance

should not be more than two (2) inches..

If the distance is greater, you need to adjust the track, as

follows:

o

Loosen the bolts (A) (See Fig.,35) on both sides of

the track assembly

o

Turn the cam washers equally on both sides°

O

Adjust the track to reduce slack, so that the distance

between the top of the side plate and the inside of

the track isnot greater than two (2) inches. Be sure
the cam washers are adjusted evenly or the track

will be twisted (See Fig. 36). Ifthe track becomes
twisted, readjust thecam washers to the correct ad-

justmenL

FRONT VIEW

(A) CAM

WASHER

FIG. 35

..............................._0UT OF ADJUSTMENT ..........

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-t----CORREC I

FIG. 36

22

S RVICE

AN

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor (See Fig. 37) has been pre-set at the
factory and readjustment should not be necessary..

However, if the carburetor does need to be adjusted,
proceed as follows:

® Close the high speed adjusting screw by hand..
® Do not overtighteno
o Then open it 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns°

® Close the id)e adjusting screw by hand, Do not

overtighten.

o Then open it 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns_
® Start the engine and let it warm up,

o Set the throttle control to FAST. Adjust the high

speed adjusting screw in until the engine speed or
sound alters° Adjust the screw out until the engine

speed sound alters. Note the difference between
the two limitsand set the screw in the middle of the

range..

e Set the throttle control to SLOW,. Adjust the idle

adjusting screw in until the engine speed drops,

then adjust the screw out until the engine speed

drops. Note the difference between the two limits
and set the screw in the middle of the range..

® Ifthe engine tends to stall under load or not accel-

erate from low speed to high speed properly, adjust
the high speed screw out in 1/8 turn increments until
the problem is resolved°

® Let the engine run undisturbed for 30 seconds

between each setting to allow the engine to react to
the previous adjustments.

ADJUST

_IDLE ADJUSTING SCREW

TO ADJUST:

e Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping elec-

trodes (do not sand blast or use a wire brush)_

o Be sure the spark plug is clean and free of foreign

matedaL Check electrodes gap (See Fig. 38)with a
wire feeler gauge and reset the gap to 030 inch if

necessary_

E TS

_:j- (Close finger tight only)

(Close finger tight only)

FIG. 37

.030 GAP

i i Hl=,,Hll ,l= ,

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHlCH IS FACTORY
SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.

OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE
ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED

SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE

GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS
ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOU R

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER,
WHICH HAS THE PROPER

EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO
MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS,.

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE
THE SPARK PLUG

If you have difficulty starting your snowthrower, you may
need to adjust or replace the spark plug. Follow the

instructions below.

Replace the spark plug it electrodes are pitted or burned

or if the porcelain is cracked

FIG. 38

TO REPLACE:
e If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper

replacement spark plug.

e Set the gap to _030(See Fig 38).

o Before installing the spark plug, coat its threads

lightly with graphite grease to insure easy removal

• Tighten the plug firmly into the engine,

• Ifa torque wrench is available, torque the plug to 18

to 23 ft - Ibs

23

ii ii.

......................CAUT'iON:NEVE"STORETHEENGINE

WITH FUEL IN THE TANK INDOORS OR
IN AN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED

AREAWHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH
AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT
LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE,. WATER

ttEATER, CLOTHES DRYER, ETC,.

NOTE: Immediately prepare your snow thrower forstor-

age at the end of the season or'if the unitwill not be used
for 30 days or more,.

SNOW THROWER

E

BOWL DRAIN

• Thoroughly clean the snow thrower'.

• Lubricate all lubrication points (see the Mainte-
nance section, pages 15 -16).

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect all visible moving parts for dam-
age, breakage and wear° Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightlybefore painting,

• Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing

auger and the impeller with r_Jstpreventative, such
as sprayable lubricant.

NOTE: A yearly checkup o rtuneup by a SEARS Service

Center isa good way to insure that your snow thrower will

provide maximum performance for the next season.,

ENGINE

IMPORTANT: ITIS IMPORTANTTO PREVENTGUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN
ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS

SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL
FILTER, FUEL HOSE OR TANK
DURING STORAGE.. ALSO,

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 OFAN

ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing

the fuel line. Drain the fuel and reinstall the fuel lined

FIG. 39

• Start the engine and run at SLOW (idle) speed until
the engine stops from lack of fueL

• Drain the carburetor by pressing upward on the
bowl drain (See Fig_39), located below the carbure-

tor cover_

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an accept-

able alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum
deposits dudng storage Add stabilizer to gasoline infuel

tank or storage container, Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container_ Run engine at least 10
minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer' to

reach the carburetor,.Do not drain the gas tank and car-
buretor if using fuel stabilizer_

Remove the spark plug and squirt one (1) ounce of
engine oil into the cylinder. Pult the recoil starter

rope slowly, allowing the piston to coat the internal
engine parts.. Install an old spark plug. This
prevents fouling a new plug with the preservative
used to lubricate the internal parts of the engine_
Close the choke and plug the muffler opening°

OTHER

• If possibJe, store your snow thrower indoors and
cover it to give protectionfrom dust and dirt.

• Ifthe machine mustbe storedoutdoors, block upthe

snow thrower to be sure the entire machine isoff the

ground.

• Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture, Do not use

plastic.,

"'i _ C_'_T'ioN: DRAIN FUEL iNTO i...... ............ .........

APPROVEDCONTAINEROUTDOOBS,I

Ii

, ! AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. ............. i

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER SNOW THROWER

WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST
AREAS ARE STILL WARM

24

SERVICE COIVl NDATiO S

SERVICE RECORDS SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you com-
plete regular service

Check Engine Oil Leve!
Change Engine Oil

33gfiten All Sc'rews and Nuts ...................

....Check Traction Cfutch Cable

Adjustment (See Cable AdjusLrnent)
Replace Sp_ Plug

A_djustDrive" Belts=

Lubricate All Pivot Points

Lubricate Auger Shaft (See Shear Bolt
Replacement)

"=Lubricatesprockets and Chains

Sparingly (Track Assembly)
Drain Fuel

CheckAugerCiuto.Cabie

Adjustment (See Cable Adjustment)

ii i

After Before Often Every Every
First 2 Each 10 25 Each Before

hours Use Hours Hours Season Storage

i III,ILILll

..... ..... J

Ii

v"

............. i == =.

ii

SERVICE

DATES

....= , i_

LUBRICATION CHART

Lubricate Auger Shaft. Coat
with a clinging type grease

such as lubriplate.

Oil chains and
sprockets with

10W-30 oil.

25

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS

TROUBLE

Difficult'starting

Engine tuns erratic

iii

Engine stalls

Engine runs erratic;

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

Unit falls to propel

itself

CAUSE

Defective spark plug
Water or dirt in fuel system

''B'lockedfu':i'"ii'.'eoriowonfuel

,,,,,,,,, , ..........

Unit running on CHOKE

Water or dirt in fuel system

Carburetor out of adjustment

Loose parts;damagedimpeller

Drive belt loose or damaged

Incorrect adjustment of traction

drive cable

CORRECTION

Replace defective plug.

Use carburetor bow] drain to flush and refill with fresh

fuel.
Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh

gasoline (Gasolinetoil mixture if 2 cycle #ngine.),

Set choke lever to RUN positio_

Use carburetor bowl drainto flush and refill withfresh

fuel

Adjust carburetor,

Step engine immediately and discont_ect spark plug wire
Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs If vibration
continues, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman

Replace drive belt.

Adjust traction drive cable.

Unit fails to
discharge snow

Unit rides up

Worn or damaged friction wheel

Auger drive belt loose or damaged

Auger control cable not adjusted

correctly

Shear boil broken

Discharge chute clogged

Foreign object lodgedin auger

Weight transfer disengaged

Replace friction wheel.

Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged

Adjust auger control cable..

Replace shear bolt

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire..
Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger

Engage weight transfer pedal

26

I NOTES

27

CRAFTSMAN 23" SNOW THROWER 536.884811

Handle Assembly Repair Parts

1

60 3 1 3 59

_--4

_132

28

39

-40

62

41

57

33

64

52

16

19

22

17

18

18

11

29-

30

17

24 26

16

17

.10

63

43

21

7

17

45 51,

49

46 47

48

5O

47 46

28

CRAFTSMAN 23" SNOW THROWER 536.884811

REF.
NO,

1
2
3

4
5

6

7

8

9

t0
11
12
13

14
15
16

17
18

19

2O
21

22

23

24
25

26
27
28
29
30

31
32

PART NO.

3535

309344

3538
4049

308012

70990

309059

308037

6300

71059

71034
306523
310421

308901
310391

71042

71060

50782

6352

50786

71072

71O38

1668
1449

73801

73812

t579

7288
71062
71044

7289
71045

PART NAME

5/16 InoCap Nut
Adapter, Boot to Handle

Pivot Pin
Bumper

Upper Handle

5/16-18 x 1-3/4 Inr Screw

Bracket, Chute Rotate Stop
Shift Lever

Decal, Gear Selector
1/4 In, Lockwasher

1/4..20 Hex Nut

Control Panel
Support Control Panel Ass'y

Taptite Screw, 10-24 x 5/8 lno

1/4-20 x 2 InoCarriage Bolt

5/16-24 Hex Nut
5/16 In. Lockwasher
Ball Joint

Adapter, Speed Control Rod
Spring

t3/32 In., Flatwasher

5/16-18 Hex Nut
Speed Control Rod

Lever, Speed Control
5/32 x 7/8 In..Spring Pin

1/2 in.. Flatwasher
Clutch Cabie
3/8-16 x 3 In. Screw

3/8 In. Lockwasher
3/8-16 Hex Nut

Plastic Stop
3/8-16 Jam Nut

REF.

NO.

33
34

35
36

3'7
38
39
40

41
42
43
44
45

46
47
48
49

5O

5!
52
53

54
55

56
57

58
59
60
61
62
63

64

PART NO.

71457
70984

308011

1672
1673

71035

304872

307399

17

148

71082

104

7O55
7058

7059

70993

7052

1162

71037
71071

71007

3903

3902

308146
308145

50780
307920
307918
309310

309312

71046

307148

PART NAME

,, , ,, .....

Eye Bolt

5/16-18 x 3/4 In Screw

Lower Handle
Drive Clutch Spring
Auger Clutch Spring

1/4-20 Locknut
Retainer Ring

Chute Crank Handle
Chut_e:Crank Assembly

Eye Bolt Grommet
3132 x 1 In. Cotter Pin

Plastic Cap
Chute Control Rod

1/2-20 Jam Nut

I12 InoLockwasher

5/16-18 x 3/4 In. Carriage Bolt
L.H., Chute Rotate Bracket

R..H..Chute Rotate Bracket

5/t6-18 Hex Nut

'11/32 In Ffatwasher

3/8-16 x 2 In. Hex Hd Bolt
Auger Drive Control Decal

Traction Drive Control Decal
Clutch Spring Boot

Eyebo_t Boot
Plastic Knob

Traction Drive Lever, L H
Auger Drive Lever, R..H.

Plug, Nylon

Washer, Flat
3/8" Nylon Locknut

Owner's Manual

29

CRAFTSMAN 23" SNOW THROWER 536.884811

Motor Mount Assembly Repair Parts

51

53

91 !8

©

9i

90

13

58

60 5

49

62 6,

65

57

18

37 55 70

72

87 74

54 52

68 _ 69

67 23

7 73

12

15

44

26

45

24 20 60 77

8 29

31

/

___ 5O

32

33

78\

42

25

87

85

31

8O

84

81

83

47

46

48

33

88

71

14

89

88

3O

CRAFTSMAN 23" SNOW THROWER 536.884811

REF,
NO, PARTNO.

i 308646

2 307696
3 308054
4 70988
5 71060
6 85494
7 71074

8 73801

9 53703
10 85492
11 71067

12 70978
13 70982
14 62'15
15 308009

16 50795
17 7287
'18 6106
19 7O985
20 73795

21 53793
22 53794
23 71391

24 53704
25 590
26 71010

27 71072
28 73787

29 55026
30 55027
3! 71071
32 71393
33 577399
34 53788
35 20579
36 30289

37 6103
38 577269
39 53714
40 50677
41 71063
42 71015
43 50793
44 145!
45 443
46 301545
47 5939

48 3526

49 85495

PART NAME

Motor Mount Frame
Belt Cover

Tecumseh Engine, 5 HP, 4 Cy
5/16-18 x1-1/4 In. Bolt

5/16 tn. Lockwasher
Clutch Cable Lever

1/2 In.. Flatwasher
5/32 x 7/8 In. Spring Pin

Bushing, Plastic
Clutch Auger Lever Assembly
1/4 In. Flatwasher

1/4-20 x I/2 In. Self Tapping Scr
5/16-18 x 1/2" Self Tapping Scre

48 Tooth Gear
Bottom Cover

3/4 In..Hypro Key
Roller Bearing
1/2 In. Flatwasher
5/16-18 x 3/4 In. Bolt

5/16 x 1-3/8 In. Flatwasher
Idler Traction Lever

Spacer, Sleeve
5/16-t8 Hex Locknut

Idler Traction Drive Spring
3/8-16 Hex ,Jam Nut

3/8-16 x 1-1/2 In Bolt
318 In.. Flatwasher
Belt Retainer Washer
L.H BeR Guide
R.H. Belt Guide

11/32 In. Flatwasher
5/16-24 x 1 In. Bolt
5/I6-18 x 1/2 In. Set Screw

Engine Pulley
Key, Woodruff # 5

1/2 In. Wave Washer
Outer Bearing Retainer

Engine Pulley Spacer

Engine Drive Pulley

Flatwasher
3/8 In Lockwasher
3/8-24 x 1 InoBolt

1-7/8 In, Idler Pulley

Shaft & Levers Assembly

Auger Brake Spring

5 In. Impeller Pulley

Special Traction Drive Belt

Special Auger Drive Belt

Shift Control Shaft

REF. t

No. I

', I

5O
51
52

53
54

55

56

58
59

60
61

62

63
64

65

66

68

70
71

73

74
75

78

79 ,

81

82
83 I
84 1
85 1

87

°°1

88
89 I

91
92 t

93 t
94 1

95 f
96 I

97 I

i

!

PART NO.

73812
71111
71461
85504

6105

6107
72531
53833
53832

71086
73811
85501
53831

53830

t't87'1
71059
71034

3080O5

71360
71035
51438

73839
85499
53816

71079
73817
53807

7091
7286

53818
53820
53821
53819
73823
73822

71081

70970

73826

53836

5923
71045
71062
48275

307697
310169

308900
308903

71005

PART NAME

1/2 In Flatwasher

3/8-16 Hex Locknut

#10_24 Keps Nut

Bearing Assembly

Inner Bearing Retainer

Ball Bearing

10-24 x 3/8 In_Carriage Bolt

8 Tooth _inion Gear
Hex Disc Friction Wheel Shaft

1/8 x 3/4 In Spring Pin
1/4 In..Snap Ring

Trunion Bearing

Friction Wheel Hub
Friction Wheel

1/4-20 x 5/8 In..Bolt

1/4 In..Split Lockwasher
1/4-20 Hex Nut
Pivot Bracket

1/4-20 x 1-3/4 in Bolt
1/4-20 Hex Locknut

5/16 In..Spacer, Sleeve

1/4-20 x 2-1/4 In. Bolt
Traction Shaft Assembfy

t/2 In. Spacer, Sleeve

1/8 x 1 In_Cotter Pin

1/2 inn Push-on Nut
Friction Wheel Disc
Traction Hex Shaft

Thrust Bearing

Return Spring
Clutch Spring
Clutch Rod

Traction Spring Bracket

1/8 x 1-3/8 In_Spring Pin

1/8 x 1/2 in. Spring Pin
3/32 x 3/4 In. Cotter Pin

1/4-20 x 1-1/4 In Bolt

I/4-20 Hex Locknut
Shaft Hex Bearing

Track Axle Shaft

Nut, 3/8-16

Washer, Splitlock

Washer, Flat 3/4 In

,Fender
Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8 In
Screw, 14-10 x 3/4 in..

Nut, 14-10 "J" Type
Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 In

31

CRAFTSMAN 23" SNOW THROWER 536.884811

Track Assembly Repair Parts

14

21

21 22 36 37

15

17

15

26

32

20

25

19

3O

42

43 29 26 25

11

22

37

÷

33

24

18

19

15

16 15

32

26 19

\

2O

31

35 19

23

27

36 37

40

21

CRAFTSMAN 23" SNOW THROWER 536.884811

REF.

NO.

10

11
12
113

14

15
16

i

17

18

19

20
! 21

22

1
2

3
4

5

6
7
8

9

PARTNO.

308048

308038
308039

6025

518

6001

70978
71060

71037
73839

6215

7285
70985
71391

301818

5930

59'17

5947
71067

6108
71348

5951

PART NAME

Foot Pedal

L,H. Bracket, Weight Transfer

R..H,Bracket, Weight Transfer

Tension Spring

1!2 In,,Pal Nut

7/16 In.,Shoulder Bolt

1/4-20 x 1/2 In Serf Tapping Screw

5/! 6 In, Lock'washer
5/16_18 Hex Nut

1/4-20 x 2-1/4 In,,Screw

48 Tooth Gear
Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 In_

5/16-18 x 3/4 in.,Bolt
5/16-18 Hex Locknut
Track Drive Wheel

Sprocket
Chain #420-50

1/4-28 x 3-3/4 In, Screw
1/4 In. Flatwasher

1/4-28 Locknut
5/16-18 x t/2 In. Screw
5/16 In,.BeIleville Washer

NO.

23
24

25
26

27
28

29
3O

31
32

33
34
35
36
37
38

39
40
41

42
43

PART NO,

5950
9724

302024

7074

301817
305299

308883
308882

308061
308056

9756

301819

71O35
70969

6403

304133

73840

308784

73826

9727

20465

PART NAME

1/2 In. Flatwasher

4-3/4 In_Track
Track Wheel Shaft

1/2 In, Flatwasher

Track Idler Wheel
3/4 In, Flatwasher

Inner L,H, Track Plate
Inner RH. Track Plate

Outer LIH'. Track Plate
Outer RoHoTrack Plate

Inner Track Bearing Hub

Outer Track Bearing Hub

1/4-20 Hex Locknut
1/4_20 x I in. HHC Screw

Cam Washer
Sprocket and Hub Assembly

3/4 In Flatwasher
Trac Plus Decal

1/4-20 Locknut

Tie Rod

1/8 In, Hair Pin

33

CRAFTSMAN 23" SNOW THROWER 536.884811

Auger Housing Assembly Re

,o f il

)air Parts

32

29

3 15 16

35

18

38

\

)

33

36

38

3O

28

4O

31

27

34

CRAFTSMAN 23" SNOW THROWER 536.884811

REFo
NO. PARTNO.i

PART NAME

REF.

NO.

PARTNO.

PART NAME

1 308768
2 307665
3 71037
4 57171

5 302680
6 71391

7 302843
8 302634
9 308931

t0 307698
11 302678

12 302635

13 577400

14 53759
15 71060
16 71071

17 308059
18 308119

19 302922

20 20556

Striped Danger Decal
Chute

5/16_18 Hex Nut
Wing Knob

5/16 In. Flatwasher
5/16-18 Hex Locknut
5116-18 x 1-1/4 In. Carriage Bolt

5116-18 x 3/4 In. Screw
Chute Hinge Wire

Lower Chute

•1/4-20 x 112 In. Screw
1/4-20 Wide Flange Locknut

5/16-18 x 3/4 In. Bolt

6.5 In. Auger Pulley

5/16 inn Split Lockwasher

11/32 In, Flatwasher
Bearing & Retainer

R,H Side Plate
Danger Decal, Read From Side

3/16 In_Square Key

21
22
23

24

25
26

27

28
29

30

31
32
33
34

35
36
37
38

39
40

71032

309057

85480

71058

70142
308839
308053

73755

70141

73826
308052
308118

70993

70984
307912

7O983

736

9524
3943

53757

8-32 x 1/2 Ino Bolt

Retainer w/Stop Clip,Chute
Lower Chute Ring Clip

#8-32 Hex Locknut
Chute Danger Decal

Lower Chute Ring
R..HoAuger

Auger Washer
Auger Danger Decal

1/4-20 Locknut
L,H. Auger

L,H. Side Plate
5/16-18 x 3/4 ln_Carriage Bo_t

5/16-18 x 3/4" Self Tapping Screw

Height Adjust Skid
5/16-t8 x 5/8 In, Screw

Scraper Bar

t/4-20 x 1-3/4 In HHC Screw
1/4 In. Spacer

1 In.,Auger Shaft Bearing

35

CRAFTSMAN 23" SNOW THROWER 536.884811

GEAR BOX REPAIR PARTS

10 11

7 8

6

5

17

18

12 13 1 15 16

19

20

21

2O

19

22

/

23

24

6

1

i

tl

PAR]" NO. PART NAME

71393

308051

73905

3956

71100

1065

53737

10905

53735
53734
53733
50795

5/16-24 X I In,.Bolt
impeller'& Shaft Assembly

Woodruff Key #9t
Auger Shaft, 23 Ino

5/16-24 Flange Locknut
Oil Seal

Quad Ring
Flange Bearing

7/8 In,, Flatwasher
7/8 In, Roller Bearing

7/8 In_Flatwasher
3/4 in_Key

REF,
NO, PART NO. PART NAME

13
14
15
!6
17
18

!9
2O
21
22
23
24

53732
50683
50688
5373 t

895

53749
53743

53748

53730

897
896
912

1-3/4 In,. Worm Gear
3/4 In. Flatwasher

Retaining Ring
Sleeve Bearing

L_H. Gear Box Housing

1/4 x 18 Pipe Plug

Auger Gear Box Bearing

1 In, Flatwasher

Worm Gear'
Gear Box Gasket

R H. Gear Box Housing
5/16-24 x 1-1/2 In. Bolt

36

REWIND STARTER NO. 590646

12

13

Refo

No. Part Name

!

_2

Part

No.

59O646

590599A

1 iPin, Spring _(}_cLNo. 4)

2 Washer

590600

3 Retainer

590615

4 iWasher

590601
590598

5 ISpring, Brake

590616

6 Dog, Starter

590617

7 Spring, Dog

590645

8 Pulley

590619

9 Spring, Rewind

10 Cover, Spring

590620
590647

11 Housing Assyo, Starter

590451A

12 Rope, Starter (Length 69" E_5/32'

13 590574

iStarter, Rewind

diaJ

Handle, Mitten Grip (Not include,
with starter)

37

CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLEENGINE

MODEL NUMBER: 143.804072

IIIIIII IIIIIII

149

L

228

218

48

18

i
I
I
I

,,,...-"*'

221

. J'e.,...._ _'-,-..219

I

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MODELandSERIAL ]1

NUMBERSHERE

290C

11

102 ___31

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9

38

CRAFTSMAN

Ref. Part

No. No.

" 1

5
6

7
8

9.

10

11

12
20
2t

22

23
24

25
28

31
32

35

45

46
47

47

47

48
48

48

49
49

49
50
51

52
53
54

55
56
57
58

59

60

70

71
72

73

74
75

76

77
78

79

84 i

84

33674B

34171
3O969
326O0

28277
31334
31510
31335

65O548

_33342

650_1

t33838A

31342

650549
610973

31426

165O139

130322

35440
26727
34740
34535

34536
34537

335628

33563B
335648

33567
33568
33569

20381

32875
32654

32610A

27241

33696

32323

"27677A

34678
27897
30318
35479

30591

30574
30568A

29193

650488

35554

35499

35556

35539
29313C

29315C
32644A

32645A

4=CYCLEENGINE

Cylinder Assy. (lncl, Nos, 7 8 46)
Nipple, Pipe

Cap, Oil drain
Seal, Oil

Washer, Flat
Rod, Governor
Lever, Governor
Clamp, Governorlever

Screw, Hex washer hdo, 8-32 x 5/t6
Baffle, Blower housing

Screw, Hexwasher hd. Durlok, I/4-20
x 5/8

Control Assy., Bracket (IncL Nos, 23
thru 25, 31 _ 32)
Spring, Compression
Screw, FiL hd, 5-40 x 7/16

Terminal Assy.

Spring, Extension
Screw, FiL hd. Seres, 8-32 x 1/2
Nut, Lock, 8-32

Knob, Speed control
Pin, Dowel

Crankshaft Assy.
Piston, Pin _ Ring Assy. (Std_} (tncl.

Nos_48, 49 5" 50)
Piston, Pin Ef Ring Assy, (,010 over-

size) (Inclo Nos. 48, 49 Et 50)

Piston, Pin Et Ring Assy. (,020 over-
size) (fncl. NOSo48, 49 _ 50)

Piston E_Pin Assy.. (Stdo)(IncL No. 50)
Piston E_ Pin Assy. (Ot0 oversize)

(Incl. No. 50)

Piston _ Pin Assy.. (020 oversize)

(incl_No, 50)

Ring Set, Piston (Std.)
Ring Set, Piston (.O10oversize)
Ring Set, Piston L020 oversize)
Ring, Piston pin retaining
Rod Assy.., Connecting (|ncL Nos, 52

53)
Dipper, Oil
Bolt, Connecting rod
Lifter, Valve
Camshaft (Compression Release)

Washer, Thrust
Gasket, Cylinder cover

Cover, Cylinder(inct, Nos° 59, 60 _ 72)
Seal, Oil

Seal, Camshaft
Washer, F_at
Gear, Governor (Incl, No. 70)
Shaft, Mechanical governor
Spool, Governor
Ring, Retaining

Screw, Hex hd, Seres, 1/4-20 x 1.1/4
Tube Assy., Oil fill

"O" Ring
Dipstick
Clip, Oil fill

Valve, Exhaust(Std.) (Incl. Noo86)

Va}ve, Exhaust (1/32" oversize) (IncL

No. 86)

Valve, Intake (Std.) (lncL No., 86)
Vafve, Intake (!/32" oversize) (tncL No

86)

85

86

87
88

89

9O

31672
31673

27666
31410

"27234A

34146

Spring, Valve

Cap, Valve spring

Body, Valve cover
Element, Valve body

Gasket, Valve cover
Cover. Breather

Part Name

I Ref.
I No.

r"_'

i 91

I 93

95

i 96

i 97

98
99

100
101

102

140
141

142
143
144

145
146
147
148

149

150
160
161

162

163
164

165
181

182

183
184

185
186

187
189

191

192
t93
194

195

196
197

198

201
202
203 i

204 J
205 J

210
211

216

217

218

MODEL NUMBER:

Part

No.

35350

650128

29752

*26756

33691

"33673A

6201

650870
650664

32698

34583

28820
34582
35438
35593

610973

35285

35072
650257
650735

33333
3408O

650872

34443A

610118
650814

611O81

610961
650815

65O863

35557

34212
30200

34126
28545

650760

"33554A

33016A

6021A

650691
650818

33636

29745

650128

35656

570682

32180C
33341

650701

650168

29212
33344

28371B

650694A

Tube, Breather

Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 10-24 x 1/2

Nut _ Lockwasher, 1/4-28
Gasket, Carburetor

Pipe, Intake
Gasket, intake

Screw, Hex hd°, !/4-28 x 7/8
Screw, Hex hd., t/4-28 x 1-tl/16

Screw, Fil. hd. Semso I/4-20 x 1-19/32
Link, Governor._tothrottle

Bracket, Chok_-"
Screw, Fil, hd,. Sems, 10_32x t/2

Rod, Choke

Knob, Choke control
Key, Ignition

Terminal Assy.
Wire, Ground

Cover, Carburetor

Screw, Pan hdoSemso 8-32x 5/16
Screw, Hex hd., Seres, rapt(re, t0-24 x

3/8
Bracket, Carburetor cover

Spacer, Flywheel key
Stud, Solid state mounting

Solid State Assy.,
Cover, Spark plug
Screw, Torx hex washer hd. Seres,

10-24 x I

Flywheel (w/ring gear)
Key, Flywheel

Washer, Belleville
Nut, Flywheel
Wire, Ground
Bracket, Hold down
Screw, Hex washer hd. self-tap Sems,

10-24x 9/16

Bracket, Grommet mounting

Grommet, Plastic

Screw, Pan hd. taptite, 8-32 x 3/8
Gasket, Cylinder head

Head, Cylinder (lncL No.. 218)

Screw, Hex flange hd., 5/16-18 x 1-!/2

Washer, Fiat
Screw, Special hex hd., 5/16-18 x

1-1/2

Plug, Spark (Champion J-8C or
equivalent)

Extension, Blower housing
Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 10-24 x 1/2
Housing, Blower

Primer Assy,.
Line, Primer

Extension, Baffle
Screw, Hex washer hd. shakeproof

self-drilling, 8-18 x 7/16
Washer, Flat
Screw, Hex hd_ Seres, 1/4-28 x 7/16

Baffle, Heat
Plate, Fuel tank

Screw, Hex flange hd, 5/16-18 x 2

*Indicates Parts Included in

Gasket Set, ReL No. 305.

143.804072

PartName

39

CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLEENGINE

ReL

No.

)

219

22O

)
)

229
23o

231

232

) 24_9

i 251

)
)

) 256

1270

_ 274

!276

276
277

290A

Part

No. Part Name

34182
65O675
65O805

"33670A

33697A
650327

8345

30O63

35584

35355
650665

2646O

30705

34694
65O884

65O168
590574

35392

34346

Bracket, Fuel tank mounting

Washer, Flat

Screw, Hex hd. w/bellevilie washer,

1/4-20 x 11/16

Gasket, Exhaust
Muffler

Screw, Fil. hd_ Seres, 1/4-20 x 2-i/2

Washer, Flat

Screw, Hex washer hd. Seres, 1/4-20
x t/2

Tank Assy., Fuet(IncloNos_250 _ 253)

Cap, Fuel tank
Screw, Hexwasher hd. self-tap Seres,

1/4-15 x 7/8

Clamp, Fuel line
Line, Fuel
Cup, Starter

Screw, Hex washer hd.o 8-32 x 1/2

Washer, Flat

Handle, Starter
Plug, Starter

Decal, Instruction

No.

290B
290C
290D
290F

300

301

303
305

MODEL NUMBER: 143.80407_

Part

No. Part Name

34144
35282
34414
35312

632107A
590646

33683B

Decal, Primer
Decal, Choke
Decal, Warning

Decal, Instruction
Carburetor (IncL No. 96)
Starter, Rewind
Electric Starter Kit 143o88933 (Op-
tional) Sold as accessory

Gasket Set (Inctoitems marked *)

RPM Settings: _:
Low Speed: 21(_), High Speed: 3700.

"Indicates Parts Includedin

Gasket Set, Ref. No, 305.

tin original production the speed con-

trol assembly is riveted to the blower

housing baffle. Replacement speed
control assembly includes screws and
nutsfor mounting, Replacementbaffle

has threaded hoies_

CARBURETOR NO. 632107A

[ I

4... ,..., "m'b (

_..-_ L :) _P'_126

• i31 ). !

15 /:=

24 11 J !

18 12

""" 13

I

!

......, 14

17

23 _o --22
31----o

30 _{_

Ref.

No.

,/

I

15

26

10
1t

t2

13

t4
t5
16
17
18

21
22

23
24

25
3O

31
32

1
2
3

4

5

6
7
8
9

Pa1't

No.

632107A

531615

631767
631036

65O5O6
63O766
650417
632108

630735

631815

"630748

"631027
*631021

631022

632019

*631024

631951

27136A

"27554

27110

"31839

*630740

"631838

*631028

631807
630738
630739

31840

Part Name

Carburetor
Shaft _ Lever Assy,, Throttle

Spring, Throttle return
Shutter, Throttle

Screw, 4-40 x 3/16
Spring, Idle regulating screw

Screw, Idle regulating
Shaft _ Lever Assy, Choke
Spring, Choke stop
Shutter, Choke
Plug, Welch
Plug, Welch

Inlet Needle, Seat et Clip Assy.

Incl. No. 13)

Clip, inlet needle
F(oat, Carburetor

Shaft, Float
Bowl, Float (tncL Nos. 17 8- 18}
Drain Assyo, Bowl (lncl No, 18)

Gasket, Bowl drain
Gasket, Bowl_to-body

Adjustment Screw Assy., Main

(Incl_Nos_ 21, 23, 30 e 31)
"O" Ring, Adjustment screw
Screw, Idle adjustment
Gasket, Bowl-to-body
Fitting, Fuel inlet

Spring, Main adjustment screw

Washer, Flat

Repair Kit {Inclo items marked ")

32

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I NOTES

41

OWNER'S

MANUAL

CRnFrIMIIN®

5 HORSEPOWER

23" DUAL STAGE
TRAC-PLUS

OPTIONALELECTRIC
START

MODEL NO.

536.884811

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

SNOW THROWER

Each SNOW THROWER has its own MODEL
NUMBER found on the motor mount flame.

Each ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBER

found on the BLOWER HOUSING°

Always mention these MODEL NUMBERS when

requesting service or Repair Parts for your SNOW

THROWER.

All parts listed herein may be ordered through
any Sears Service Center/Department and most

Sears Stores,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS

GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

* PRODUCT - "SNOW THROWER"
* MODEL NUMBER - 536.884811

* ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.804072
* PART NUMBER
* PART DESCRIPTION

SEARS,

307148 09116!89

"Your Sears merchandise has added value when you
consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed
with Sears trained technicians ,,.Professional technicians

specifically trained on Sears Products, having the parts,
tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge
to you._we service what we sell,"

ROEBUCK AND CO.,

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Chicago IL. 60684

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