Operator's Manual
CRRFr MRN
30" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.883961
CAUTION" Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and operating
instructions.
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o ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormI/o 769-08184C
(June21,2013)
WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2
SafeOperationPractices...................... Pages3-6
Assembly.................................... Pages8-12
Operation.................................. Pages13-17
Service&Maintenance...................... Pages18-23
Off-SeasonStorage............................. Page24
Troubleshooting............................... Page26
PartsList................................... Pages28-44
RepairProtectionAgreement.................... Page47
Espa_ol........................................ Page48
CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwillreceivefree
repairorfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.
ADDITIONALLIFETIMELIMITEDWARRANTYon UPPERand LOWERCHUTE
FORASLONGASITISUSEDbytheoriginalownerafterthesecondyearfromthedateofpurchase,theupperandlowerchuteofthissnowthrowerare
warrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanshipasverifiedbyaSearsauthorizedserviceprovider.Withproofofpurchase,youwill receiveanew
chutefreeofcharge.Youareresponsibleforthelaborcostofinstallationandanycostincurredtoverifythedefect.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainrepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skid
shoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoilfilter.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.
•Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.
•Tireorwheelreplacementorrepairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orfromimpactingobjectsthat
bendtheframe,augershaft,etc.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto
usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobecontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeusedwithin30days
ofitspurchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,NoffmanEstates,IL60179
Engine Oil: 5W-30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Engine: MTD
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,ifnot
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of
yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructionsinthismanual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofits constituents,andcertainvehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknowntoStateof Californiatocausecancerand
birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.
Thismachinewasbuilt tobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation
practicesinthismanual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsandinstructionsin
thismanualandonthe machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Failuretodosocan
resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/orbystanders.Keepthis manual
inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts.
Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheir properoperation.Knowhowtostop
themachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethis machine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithoutproperinstruction.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing
patterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.
Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenatleast75feetfromthemachinewhileit
isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin
reverse.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoverorthrownbytheauger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.
Donotoperatewithout wearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforallmachines
with electricstartengines.
Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine.
Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.
Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebeforestartingto
clearsnow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor property damageuseextremecareinhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwitha plastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor
trailerandrefuelit ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline
dispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotorrunning.Allow
enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
fillernecktoallowspacefor fuelexpansion.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Moveunitto
anotherarea.Wait.5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes
dryerorothergasappliances.
OPERATION
Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,intheauger/impellerhousing
orchuteassembly.Contactwith therotatingpartscanamputatehandsand
feet.
Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonal
injury.
Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
Neveroperatewith amissingordamagedchuteassembly.Keepallsafety
devicesinplaceandworking.
Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.Keep
childrenaway.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravelsurfaces.Stay
alertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.Do
notoperateonsteepslopes.
Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonalinjury
causedbyaricochet.
Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor allowanyonein
frontofthemachine.
Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowattoofastof
arate.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirm holdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.
Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingornotin use.
Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look
downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.
Ifthemachineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.
Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavetheoperating
position(behindthehandles).Waituntiltheauger/impellercomesto
acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany
adjustments,orinspections.
Neverputyourhandin thedischargeorcollectoropenings.Donotunclog
chuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineandremainbehind
handlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.
Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer(e.g.
wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,thenpull
rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm
towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprainscouldresult.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Handcontactwith therotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthemost
commoncauseofinjuryassociatedwith snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.
Toclearthechute:
a. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
b. Wait10secondsto besuretheimpellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.
c. Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.
MAINTENANCE &STORAGE
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Refertothemaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthismanual.
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversandstoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometoacomplete
stop.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto
preventunintendedstarting.
Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervalsto keepthe
machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachineforany
damage.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.
Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowearanddamage.
Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsandreplace
with originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe
Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useofpartswhichdonot meetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!
Checkcontrolleversperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisengage
properlyandadjust,ifnecessary.Refertotheadjustmentsectioninthis
operator'smanualfor instructions.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.toprotectthe
environment.
Priortostoring,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnowfrommachineand
preventfreezeupofauger/impeller.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasa waterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.
Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season
storage.
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Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.
Donotcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andthe
U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverage
Useful Lifeofseven(7)years,or60hoursofoperation.Attheendof
theAverage Useful Lifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyan
authorizedservicedealertoensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystems
areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failuretodosocanresultin
accidents,injuriesordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyengineinanyway. Tampering
with the governorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseit to
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting ofengine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS
Engineswhich arecertifiedto complywith CaliforniaandfederalEPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethe following
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
e
Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalorstate laws(ifany).
Ira sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbemaintainedin effectiveworking order
bythe operator.IntheStateofCaliforniathe aboveisrequiredbylaw (Section
4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates mayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapplyonfederal lands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethroughyournearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read,understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades
inside
WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.
Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and
muffler to cool before touching.
WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS!
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NOTE:Referencestorightor leftsideofthesnowthroweraredeterminedfrom
behindtheunitin theoperatingposition(standingdirectlybehindthesnow
thrower,facingthehandlepanel).
Removing FromCarton
1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlaythesidesflatontheground.Remove
anddiscardallpackinginserts.
2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.
3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.
Assembly
1. Observethelowerrearareaofthesnowthrowertobesurebothcablesare
alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandleupward.
a. Placetheshift [everintheF6position.
b. Puffupandbackonupperhandleasshownin Figure1.Asyouare
raisingthehandleupward,makesurethatbothendsofthecenter
cablearepositionedproperlyinthe brackets.SeeFigure2.Align
upperhandlewith thelowerhandle.
c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandletolowerhandle.Remove
anddiscardanyrubberbands,if present.Theyareforpackaging
purposesonly.
2. Removecotterpin,wingnut,andhexscrewfromchutecontrolheadand
clevispinandbow-tiecotterpinfromchutesupportbracket.SeeFigure3.
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3. Inserttheroundendofthechutecontrolrodintoinputofchutecontrol
head.Pushrodasfar intothechutecontrolheadaspossible,keepingthe
holesintherodpointingupward.SeeFigure4.
4. Placechuteontochutebaseandensurechutecontrolrodispositionedunder
handlepanel.Securechutecontrolheadtochutesupportbracketwithclevis
pinandbow-tiecotterpinremovedinstep1.SeeFigure5.
5. Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadbyinstallinghexboltandwingnut.See
Figure6.
6. Inserttheotherendofthechutecontrolrodintotheinputshaftbelowthe
handlepanel.Makesuretolineuptheflatendoftherodandtheflat end
ofthe inputshaft.Youmayneedtorotatetherodarounduntilthesetwo
surfaceslineup.SeeFigure7.
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8.
Pushthechutecontrolrodtowardthecontrolpane[untiltheholeintherod
linesupwith themiddleholeinthechutecontrolinputandinsertthecotter
pin.SeeFigure&
NOTE:Thereisareferenceholeprovidedatrearendofcontrolrodtohelp
knowwhenholesarevertical
NOTE:Theholefurthestfromthechutecontrolheadisusedtoachieve
furtherengagementofthechutecontrolrodintotheinputshaftifrequired.
RefertotheMaintenance&AdjustmentssectionforChuteControlRod
adjustment.
Theholeclosesttothechutecontrolheadisusedfor manualmovementof
thechuteassemblyif required.Refertothe Controls& Featuressection.
Checkthatthecablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguideontopof
theengine.SeeFigure9.
NOTE:Forsmoothestoperation,thecablesshouldallbetothe leftofthe
chutecontrolrod.
Set-Up
ShearPins
Holesarelocatedintheplasticdashpanelforconvenientshearpinstorage.See
Figure10.RefertotheOperationsectionformoreinformationregardingshearpin
replacement.
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ChuteClean-OutTool f
Achuteclean-outtoolisfastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousingwith amounting
clip.SeeFigure11.Thetoolisdesignedtoclearachuteassemblyoficeandsnow.
Thisitemisfastenedwith acabletieatthefactory.Cutthecabletie before
operatingthesnowthrower.
Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine
andremainbehindhandlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbefore
usingthe clean-outtool to clearthechuteassembly.
DriftCutters
2.
3.
Removethetwoscrewsandwingknobsthatsecureeachdrift cutter,and
removethemfromthesidesoftheaugerhousing.
Turnthedrift cuttersaroundandpositionthemasshownin Figure12tothe
outsideoftheaugerhousing.
Attachthedrift cutterswith thescrewsandwingknobsremovedearlier.See
Figure13.
TirePressure
Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecommendedpsi.
Equaltire pressureshouldbemaintainedat alltimes. Excessivepressure
when seatingbeadsmaycausetirelrim assemblyto burstwith force
sufficient tocauseseriousinjury. Refertosidewallof tire for recommended
pressure.
Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebefore
operatingthesnowthrower.Refertothetire sidewallfortire manufacturer's
recommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)thetiresasnecessary.
NOTL::Equaltire pressureistobemaintainedatalltimesforperformancepurposes.
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Adjustments f
SkidShoes
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor shipping
purposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priortooperatingthesnowthrower.
it isnotrecommendedthat youoperatethissnowthroweron gravelas
itcaneasilypickupandthrowloosegravel,causingpersonalinjuryor
damagetothesnowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.
Forclosesnowremovalonasmoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheronthe
augerhousing.Referto Figure14.
Useamiddleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedisuneven,suchas
agraveldriveway.
flOTE:Ifyouchoosetooperatethesnowthroweronagravelsurface,keep
theskidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthegroundand
theshaveplate.
Toadjusttheskidshoes:
1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.Moveskid
shoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure14.
2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoeisagainstthegroundto
avoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.
3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.
AugerControl
Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollow all
instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyoursnowthrower is
operatingsafelyandproperly.
Checktheadjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:
1. Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.SeeFigure15inset.When
theaugercontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"up"position,thecable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight.
2. Inawell-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.RefertoStarting
theEngineintheOperationsection.
3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theauger.
4. Allowtheaugertoremainengagedforapproximatelyten(10)seconds
beforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.
5. Withtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up" position,walktothefrontof
themachine.
6. Confirmthat theaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns
ofmotion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsofrotating,immediatelyreturnto
theoperator'spositionandshutoffthe engine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto
stopbeforeadjustingtheaugercontrol.
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7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexboltontheaugercable
bracket.SeeFigure15.
8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(ordownwardtoincrease
cabletension).
9. Retightenthe upperhexbolt.
10. Repeatsteps2-6abovetoverifyproperadjustmenthasbeenachieved.
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Drive Control
Shift Lever
JElectric Chute Control (Joystick)
Headlight
Manual
ChuteControl
GasCap _ .\
Chute Assembly \
Drift Cutter
Clean Out
Tool
Auger
Housing
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Augers Skid Shoe
Auger Control
Wheel Steering Control
Muffler
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Recoil Starter Oil Fill
Handle
Oil Drain
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Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecomeacquainted
with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure16.
ShiftLever
Theshiftleverislocatedontherightsideofthe handlepanel.Placetheshift
leverintoanyofeightpositionstocontrolthedirectionoftravelandground
speed.
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)istheslowest
andpositionsix(6)isthefastest.
Reverse
6
5
4
3
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F1
R1
Yoursnowthrowerhastworeverse(R)speeds.One(1)istheslowerandtwo(2)
isthefaster. [I 2
Drift Cutters
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Key
Thekeyisasafetydevice.Itmustbefully insertedin
orderfortheenginetostart.Removethekeywhenthe
snowthrowerisnotinuse.
NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyinanattempttostart
theengine.Doingsomaycauseittobreak.
ChokeControl
Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineandis
activatedbyturningthe rotarychokeknobtotheCHOKE
position.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechoke
plateonthecarburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.
ChuteAssembly
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Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechuteassembly.
Thedrift cuttersaredesignedfor useindeepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfor normal
snowconditions.Maneuverthesnowthrowersothatthecutterspenetrateahigh
standingsnowdrifttoassistsnowfallingintotheaugersforthrowing.
MeetsANSiSafetyStandards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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Throttlecontrol
Thethrottle control islocatedon the rearofthe engine. Itregulates the speedofthe
engineand willshut offthe enginewhen movedinto the STOPposition.
Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe _J' 444
engine'scarburetortoaidin cold-weatherstarting. 3X
Recoil Starter Handle
Thishandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.
ElectricStarter Button
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectricstarterwhen
pluggedintoa120Vpowersource.
ElectricStarter Outlet
Requirestheuseofathree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda120Vpowersource/
walloutlet.
OUFill
Engineoillevelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoilfill.
Headlight
Theheadlightisonwhenevertheengineisrunning.
Auger
Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintotheaugerhousing.
WheelSteeringControls
Theleftandfightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedontheundersideofthe
handles.Squeezethefight controltoturnright;squeezetheleft controltoturnleft.
flOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyouarefamiliarwith these
controls.
AugerControl
/AUGER
CONTROL
Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe
handletoengagetheaugerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.
DriveControl/Auger ControlLock
fDRIVE
CONTROL
Thedrivecontrolislocatedontherighthandle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe
handletoengagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop.
Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsoyoucanoperatethechute
directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowingprocess.Iftheauger
controlisengagedsimultaneouslywith thedrivecontrol,theoperatorcanrelease
theaugercontrol(onthelefthandle)andtheaugerswill remainengaged.Release
bothcontrolsto stoptheaugersandwheeldrive.
NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failuretodosowill
resultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrivesystem.
ElectricChuteControl
ELECTRIC CHUTE
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
CHUTE TILT DOll
CHUTE
ROTATE
LEFT
CHUTE
ROTATE
RIGHT
Theelectricchutecontrol(Joystick)islocatedontherightsideofthehandlepanel.
Tochangethedirectionin whichsnowisthrown,movethejoysticktothe
rightortotheleft.
Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,pivotthejoystick
forwardtotilt thechutedownandbackwardto tilt thechuteup.
SkidShoes
Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed
snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
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Manual ChuteControl Clean-OutTool
Proceedasfollowsto utilizethemanualchutecontrol:
2.
Removethecotterpinfromeitheroftheholesfurthestfromthechute
assemblyonthechutecontrolhead.
Pushinthechutecontrolroduntiltheholein it linesupwith thethird hole
inthechutecontrolhead.SeeFigure17.
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3. ReJnsertthecotterpinthroughthisholeandthechutecontrolrodasshown
in Figure17.
4. Grasptheindentedportionofthechutecontrolrodandmanuallyrotatethe
chutetotherightortotheleft. SeeFigure18.
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Neveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine
andremainbehindhandlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbefore
usingthe clean-outtool toclearthe chuteassembly.
Thechuteclean-outtool isconvenientlyfastenedtothe rearoftheaugerhousing
with a mountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedinthechuteassembly
duringoperation,proceedasfollowstosafelycleanthechuteassemblyandchute
opening:
1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.
2. Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkey.
3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresit totherearofthe
augerhousing.
4. Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtooltodislodgeandscoopany
snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthechuteassembly.
5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothemountingclipontherearoftheauger
housing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnowthrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theaugercontrolforafew secondstoclearanyremainingsnowandicefrom
thechuteassembly.
Before Starting Engine
Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarningsonthe
machineandinthis manualbeforeoperating.
Oil
Theunitwasshippedwith oilin theengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperationto
ensureadequateoil intheengine.
NOTE:Besuretochecktheengineonalevelsurfacewith theenginestopped.
1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.
2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoil fillerneck,butdoNOTscrewit in.
3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoil(5W-30,
with a minimumclassificationofSF/SG)until oil levelregistersbetweenhigh
(H)andlow(L).
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking,hard
startingorsparkplugfouling.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.
Figure18
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Gasoline Electrk Starter
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedtominimizecombustionchamber
deposits)witha minimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto10%ethanolor15%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
ordirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.
Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor
allowflamesorsparksin theareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere
gasolineisstored.
Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnottospillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingthe
engine.
Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwith skinorbreathingofvapor.
Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableand thevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthe machineindoorsor
while the engineishotorrunning. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
other sourcesof ignition.
I.
2.
Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcaptofuel.
Afuellevelindicatorislocatedinthefueltank.SeeFigure16inset.Be
carefulnottooverfill.Filltankuntilfuelreachesthefuellevelindicatorto
allowspaceforfuelexpansion.
Starting TheEngine
Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearofmovingparts. Donot useapressurized
starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.
flOTEtAllowtheenginetowarmupforafew minutesafterstarting.Theenginewill
notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperatures.
1. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolareinthedisengaged
(released)position.
2. Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donotattempttoturnthe
key.
NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyfullyinsertedintothe
ignitionswitch.
Theelectric starterisequippedwith agroundedthree-wirepowerplug,
andisdesignedtooperateon120voltAChouseholdcurrent.It mustbe
usedwith a properlygroundedthree-prongreceptacleatall timesto avoid
the possibilityof electrk shock.Followall instructionscarefullypriorto
operatingthe electricstarter. DONOTuseelectric starterin the rain.
Determinethatyourhome'swiringisathree-wiregroundedsystem.Askalicensed
electricianif youarenotcertain.
Ifyouhaveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.Ifyoudonot
havetheproperhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectricstarterunderanyconditions.
1. Pluganextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedontheengine'ssurface.Plug
theotherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong120-volt,grounded,AC
outletinawell-ventilatedarea.
Theextensioncordcanbeanylength, but must beratedfor 15ampsat
125volts,groundedand ratedfor outdoor use.
2. MovethrottlecontroltoFAST(rabbit)_ 11position.
3. Movechoketothe CHOKE1,'_'1position(coldenginestart).Ifengineis
warm,placechokeinRUNposition.
4. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverventholein primerbulb
whenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent
holewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtoberepeated.
5. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.Oncetheenginestarts,immediately
releasestarterbutton. Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverload
protection;systemwill temporarilyshut-downtoallowstartertocoolif
electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.
6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontrolto RUNposition.Ifthe
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeathalf-chokepositionfora
shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeintoRUNposition.
7. Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfromelectricstarter.When
disconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendatthewalloutletbeforeunplugging
theoppositeendfromtheengine.
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RecoilStarter
Donot pullthestarter handlewhile theenginerunning.
1. Movethrottle controlto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position.
2. MovechoketotheCHOKEI,'#1 position(coldenginestart).If engineis
warm,placechokeinRUNposition.
3. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocoverventholewhenpushing.
Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen
pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingtoberepeated.
4. Pullgentlyonthestarterhandleuntilitbeginsto resist,thenpullquickly
andforcefullytoovercomethecompression.Donotreleasethe handleand
allowittosnapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYtooriginalposition.Ifrequired,
repeatthisstep.
5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltoRUNposition.Ifthe
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeathalf-chokepositionfor a
shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeintoRUNposition.
Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethe machine
unattendedwith theenginerunning. Turnthe engineoff after useand
removekey.
Stopping TheEngine
Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runengineforafewminutesbefore
stoppingtohelpdryoffanymoistureontheengine.
1. Movethrottle controlto OFFposition.
2. Removethekey.Removingthe keywill reducethepossibilityof
unauthorizedstartingoftheenginewhileequipmentisnotinuse.Keepthe
keyina safeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithout thekey.
3. Wipeanymoistureawayfromthecontrolsontheengine.
ToEngageDrive
1. WiththethrottlecontrolintheFast(rabbit)_ _111position,moveshiftlever
intooneofthesixforward(F)positionsortworeverse(R)positions.Selecta
speedappropriateforthesnowconditionsandapaceyou'recomfortable
with.
NOTE:WhenselectingaDriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntilyouare
comfortableandfamiliarwith theoperationofthesnowthrower.
2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnowthrowerwill
move.Releaseit anddrivemotionwill stop.
flOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshiftlever(changespeedsordirectionoftravel)
withoutfirstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnowthrowertoa
completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematureweartothesnowthrower'sdrive
system.
ToEngageAuger
Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezetheaugercontrol
againstthelefthandle.Releasetostoptheauger.
ReplacingShearPins
Eachaugerbladeissecuredtothespiralshaftwith ashearpinandbow-tieclip.If
anaugerbladestrikesaforeignobjectoricejam,thepinwill shearoff toprevent
damagetotheblade.Ifanaugerbladedoesnotturn,checktoseeifitspinhas
shearedoff. SeeFigure19.
NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswith anything otherthan SearsSKU#
88389/0EMPartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Anydamageto
the augergearboxorother componentsasaresultoffailing to dosowill
NOTbecoveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.
Alwaysturn off the snowthrower'sengineand removethe keypriorto
replacingshearpins.
Figure19
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
EachUseandevery5hours
Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstopthe engine.Wait until all movingpartshavecometo acomplete
stop. Disconnectsparkplug wireand groundit againstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.
Ist5hours
Annuallyor25hours
Annuallyor50hours
Annuallyor100hours
BeforeStorage
I. Engineoil level
2. Looseormissinghardware
3. Unitandengine.
I. EngineoJl
I. Sparkplug
2. Controllinkagesandpivots
3. Wheels
4. GearshaftandAugershaft
I. EngineoJl
I. Sparkplug
I. Fuelsystem
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice
guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterortoscheduleservice,
simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
1. Check
2. Tightenorreplace
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Check
2. Lubewith lightoil
3. Lubewith multipurposeautogrease
4. Lubewith lightoil
1. Change
1. Change
1. Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackof=fuel
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
CheckingEngineOil
Beforelubricating, repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controlsandstop
engine.Waituntil all movingparts havecometo acompletestop.
NOTE:Checktheoillevelbeforeeachusetobesurecorrectoillevelismaintained.
Whenaddingoiltotheengine,refertoviscositychartbelow.Engineoilcapacity
is1100ml(approx.37oz.).Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke,oranequivalenthigh
detergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedtomeetorexceedU.S.automobile
manufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassificationSG,SF.Motoroilsclassified
SG,SFwill showthisdesignationonthecontainer.
1. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstkkandwipethedipstickclean.
2. Insertthecap/dipstkkintotheoilfillerneck,butdoNOTscrewit in.
3. Removetheoilfillercap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyaddoiluntiloillevel
registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure20.
4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
ChangingEngineOil
NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthefirst5hoursofoperationandoncea season
orevery50hoursthereafter.
1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilthefueltankisempty.Besure
fuelfill capissecure.
2. Placesuitableoilcollectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.
3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure21onnextpage.
Figure20
Tipunittodrainoil intothecontainer.Usedoil mustbedisposedofata
propercollectioncenter.
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Usedoii isahazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoil properly.Donot
discardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthorities or Sears
ServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
5. Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenitsecurely.
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Refillwith therecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.SeeRecommended
OilUsagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis37ounces.
(oF)-40o-20 o 0o 200 400
(oc) -30° -20° -10° 0°
DONOTusenondetergentoil or 2-strokeengineoil. It couldshortenthe
engine'sservicelife.
7. Reinstalltheoilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.
Thoroughlywashyourhandswith soapandwaterassoonaspossibleafter
handling usedoil.
CheckingSparkPlug
DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplug removed.DONOTcrankenginewith
sparkplug removed.
Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,the muffler will beveryhot. Becarefulnot
to touchthe muffler.
NOTE:Checkthe sparkplugonceaseasonor every25hoursofoperation.Change
thesparkplugonceaseasonorevery100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,
thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedandfreeofdeposits.
1. Removethesparkplugbootanduseasparkplugwrenchtoremovethe
plug.SeeFigure22.
2. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereisapparent
wear,orif theinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwith a
wirebrushifit istobereused.
3. Measurethepluggapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessarybybending
sideelectrode.SeeFigure23.Thegapshouldbesetto.02-.03inches(0.60-
0.80mm).
4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisin goodconditionandthreadthespark
pluginbyhandtopreventcross-threading.
5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchtocompress
thewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthesparkplug
seatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallingausedsparkplug,tighten1/8-to
1/4-turnafterthesparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.
OilDrain
Plug \
Figure21
SparkPlug
SparkPlugBoot
Figure22
Electrode
Thesparkplug mustbetightened securely.Aloosesparkplugcanbecome
very hotandcandamagethe engine. 19
Figure23
Lubrication "I
GearShaft
Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedatleastonceaseasonorafterevery25
hoursofoperation.
I. Topreventspillage,removeallfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntilit
stops.
2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatit restsontheauger
housing.
3. Removethelowerframecoverfromtheundersideofthesnowthrowerby
removingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.
4. Applyalightcoatingofengineoil(or3-in-1oil)tothehexshaft.SeeFigure
24.
NOTE:Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft,becarefulnottogetanyoilonthealuminum
driveplateorrubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinderthesnowthrower'sdrive
system.Wipeoffanyexcessorspilledoil.
Wheels
Atleastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxleswitha
multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.
AugerShaft
Atleastonceaseason,removetheshearpinsonaugershaft.Spraylubricantinside
shaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearingsfoundateitherendoftheshaft.
SeeFigure25.
ShavePlateand SkidShoes
Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthroweraresubjectto
wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodkallyandreplacedwhennecessary.
NOTE:Theskidshoesonthismachinehavetwo wearedges.Whenonesidewears
out,theycanberotated180°tousetheotheredge.
Toremoveskidshoes:
Removethetwocarriagebolts,washers,andhexflangenutsthatsecure
eachskidshoetothesnowthrower.
2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswith thefourcarriagebolts(twooneachside),
washers,andhexflangenuts.Referto Figure26.
Toremoveshaveplate:
1. Removethecarriageboltsandhexnutswhichattachittothesnowthrower
housing.
2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsofcarriageboltsaretothe
insideofhousing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure26.
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NOTE:Augersnot shownfor clarity.
Figure26
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