Operator's Manual
[RAFTSMAN°
26" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.883700
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions,
• SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
ESPA_IOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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7/19/2007
WarrantyStatement..................................Page2
RepairProtectionAgreement...................Page3
SafeOperationPractices.........................Pages4-5
SafetyLabels............................................Page7
Assembly..................................................Pages8-11
Operation..................................................Pages12-15
ServiceandMaintenance.........................Pages16-23
Off-SeasonStorage..................................Page24
TroubleShooting......................................Page25
PartsList...................................................Page26-37
Espa_ol.....................................................Page40
ServiceNumbers......................................BackCover
Two-YearWarrantyon Craftsman SnowThrower
Thisequipmentiscoveredbyatwo-yearwarranty,providedthatitismaintained,lubricated,andtunedupaccordingtotheinstructionsinthe
operator'smanual.Duringthewarrantyyears,ifthisequipmentexperiencesanyfailureduetodefectsinmaterialorworkmanship,RETURNIT
TOYOURNEARESTSEARSPARTS&REPAIRCENTER,andSearswillrepairit,freeofcharge.In-homewarrantyserviceisavailable,butyou
willhavetopayatripcharge.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcover:
• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchasskidshoes,shaveplateandsparkplugs.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper
storage,bentcrankshafts,failuretousethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingtothe
instructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobecontaminatedor oxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused
within30 daysof itspurchasedate.
• Equipmentifusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes.
Thiswarrantyappliesforonly90 daysifthis productiseverusedforcommercialor rentalpurposes.
This warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductis usedintheUnitedStates.
This warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears, Roebuckand Co.,Hoffman Estates,IL 60179
EngineOil Type: SAE5W-30
EngineOil Capacity: 21 ounces
FuelCapacity: 3.5Quarts
SparkPlug: Champion@RJ19LM
SparkPlugGap: .030"
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__L Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructions
which,ifnotfollowed,couldendangerthepersonal
safetyand/orpropertyofyourselfandothers.Read
andfollowallinstructionsinthismanualbefore
attemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywiththese
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol,
HEEDITSWARNING!
YourResponsibility:Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto
personswhoread,understand,andfollowthewarningsandinstruc-
tionsinthismanualandonthemachine.
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherulesfor
safeoperationinthismanual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcanresultinserious
injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructions
couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to
1cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TRAINING
,, Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin
the manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keepthis
manualina safeplaceforfuture andregularreferenceandforordering
replacementparts.
,, Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto stop
the machineanddisengagethemquickly.
,, Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsoldto operatethismachine.Chil-
dren14yearsoldand overshouldreadand understandthe operation
instructionsand safetyrulesin thismanualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedbya parent.
,, Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproperinstruction.
,, Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-
throwingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystanders
andthe like.
,, Keepbystanders,helpers,petsandchildrenatleast75feetfromthe
machinewhileit isinoperation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
,, Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin
reverse.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto beused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoverorthrownbythe auger/impeller.
,, Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe eyes.
,, Donotoperatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesor otherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwillimprovefootingon
slipperysurfaces.
,, Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptacleforall units
with electricstartengines.
,, Adjustcollectorhousingheighttoclear gravelor crushedrocksurfaces.
,, Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine.
,, Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running,except
wherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.
,, Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto
clearsnow.
Safe Handling of Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecarein handling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselfor your
clothes,whichcan ignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
,, Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
,, Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesofignition.
,, Neverfuel machineindoors.
,, Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineishot or running.
,, Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
,, Neveroverfillfuel tank.Fill tankto nomorethan Y2inchbelowbottomof
fillerneckto providespacefor fuelexpansion.
,, Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
,, Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
,, Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan open
flame,sparkor pilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater,space heater,
clothesdryeretc.).
,, Allowmachineto coolatleast5minutesbeforestoring.
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OPERATION
. Do notputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,in theauger/impeller
housingor chuteassembly.Contactwiththe rotatingpartscanamputate
handsand feet.
,, Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafeandmaycause personal
injury.
,, Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomati-
callyreturnto thedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
,, Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall
safetydevicesinplaceand working.
,, Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
,, Do notoperatemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholor drugs.
,, Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn. Donottouch.
. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravelsurfaces.
Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsortraffic.
. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingon slopes.
. Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonal
injurycausedbya ricochet.
. Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor allowanyone
infront ofthe machine.
. Do notoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnowattoofast
ofa rate.
. Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Alwaysbe
sureofyourfootingandkeepafirm holdonthe handles.Walk, never
run.
. Disengagepowertothe auger/impellerwhentransportingor notin use.
,, Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedson slipperysurfaces.
Lookdownandbehindand usecarewhenbackingup.
,, If the machineshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,
disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundit againsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperat-
ing.
. Disengageallcontrolleversandstop enginebeforeyouleavethe
operatingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntilthe auger/impeller
comestoa completestopbeforeuncloggingthe chuteassembly,making
anyadjustments,orinspections.
,, Neverputyourhandin the dischargeor collectoropenings.Always
usetheclean-outtool providedto unclogthe dischargeopening.Do
not unclogchuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoffengine
andremainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestoppedbefore
unclogging.
,, Useonlyattachmentsand accessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer
(e.g.wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
,, If situationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareand
goodjudgment.ContactyourSearsServiceCenterforassistance.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.Refertothe maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthis
manual.
,, Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversand stopthe engine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometoa
completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainstthe
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.
. Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervalsto keep
the machinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor
anydamage.
. Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.
Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedofthe engine.
. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto wearand
damage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponents
andreplacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonly.
"Useof partswhichdonot meetthe originalequipmentspecifications
may leadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
. Checkcontrolsperiodicallytoverifytheyengageanddisengage
properlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto theadjustmentsectionin this
operator'smanualforinstructions.
. Maintainorreplacesafetyand instructionlabels,asnecessary.
. Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc.to protect
the environment.
. Priortostoring,runmachineafewminutesto clearsnowfrom machine
andpreventfreezeup ofauger/impeller.
. Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethere isanopen
flame,sparkor pilotlightsuch asa waterheater,furnace,clothes dryer
etc.
,, Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualfor properinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway.Tampering
withthegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineandcauseitto operate
at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywith CaliforniaandfederalEPAemission
regulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)arecertifiedtooperateon
regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowingemissioncontrolsys-
tems:EngineModification(EM)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if soequipped.
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1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER
ANDAUGER.CONTACTWITHIMPELLEROR
AUGERCANAMPUTATEHANDSANDFEET.
2. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG
DISCHARGECHUTE.
3. DISENGAGECLUTCHLEVERS,STOPENGINE,
ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL
MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UNCLOGGINGORSERVICINGMACHINE.
4. TOAVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES,
NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGEATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTIONWHENOPERATINGON
GRAVELSURFACES.
5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
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NOTE:Referencesto rightor leftsideofthesnowthrowerare
determinedfrombehindtheunitintheoperatingposition(standing
directlybehindthesnowthrower,facingthehandlepanel).
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. Cutthecornersofthecartonandlaythesidesflat ontheground.
Removeand discardallpackinginserts.
2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.
3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbefore
discardingit.
ASSEMBLY
1. Observethelowerrearareaofthesnowthrowertobesureboth
cablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandle
upward.
a. Placetheshift leverin theF6position.
b. Pullupand backon upperhandleasshowninFigure1.As
youare raisingthehandleupward,makesurethatbothends
ofthecentercablearepositionedproperlyinthebrackets.
Alignupperhandlewiththelowerhandle.
c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandletolowerhandle.
Removeanddiscardanyrubberbands,ifpresent.Theyare
forpackagingpurposesonly.
2. Removewingnutandhexscrewfromchutecontrolassembly
andclevispinandcotterpinfromchutesupportbracket.See
Figure2.Positionthechuteassembly(forward-facing)overthe
chutebase.
3. Placethe4-waychutecontrolinthecenteredposition.
4. Placechuteassemblyontochutebaseandsecurechutecontrol
assemblytochutesupportbracketwithclevispinandcotterpin
removedearlier.SeeFigure3.
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5. Finishsecuringchutecontrolassemblytochutesupportbracket
withwingnutandhexscrewremovedearlier.SeeFigure4.
6. Checkthatallcablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguide
ontopoftheengine.SeeFigure5.
7. Theextensioncordisfastenedwitha cabletietotherearofthe
augerhousingforshippingpurposes.Cutthecabletieand
removeitbeforeoperatingtheunit.
SET=UP
Shear Pins
Holesare locatedintheplasticdashpanelforconvenientshearpin
storage.SeeFigure6. RefertotheOperationsectionformoreinforma-
tionregardingshearpinreplacement.
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Chute Clean=Out Tool
Achute clean-out tool isfastenedtothetopof theaugerhousing
witha mountingclip.SeeFigure7.Thetoolisdesignedtocleara
chuteassemblyof iceandsnow.This itemisfastenedwithacabletie
atthefactory.Cut thecabletiebeforeoperatingthesnowthrower.
_leveruseyourhandstocleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff I
_ngineandremainbehindhandlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedI
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_eforeusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly. J
Tire Pressure
Beforeoperating,checktirepressureand reducepressurein bothtires
tobetween15psiand20 psi.
NOTE:If thetirepressureis notequalin bothtires,theunitmaynot
travelina straightpathandtheshaveplatemaywearunevenly.
ADJUSTMENTS
Skid Shoes
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryfor
shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priortooperat-
ingthesnowthrower.
It isnotrecommendedthat youoperatethissnowthrowerongravel
as itcaneasilypickup andthrowloosegravel,causingpersonal
injuryordamageto thesnowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.
• Forclosesnowremovalon a smoothsurface,raiseskidshoes
higherontheaugerhousing.
• Usea middleor lowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedis
uneven,suchasagraveldriveway
NOTE:If youchoosetooperatethesnowthrowerona gravelsurface,
keeptheskidshoesin positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthe
groundand theshaveplate.
Toadjusttheskidshoes:
1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.
Moveskidshoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure8.
2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoeisagainstthe
groundto avoidunevenwearon theskidshoes.
3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.
Chute Clean-out Tool
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Auger Control
Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowall
instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentstoverifyyoursnow
throwerisoperatingsafelyandproperly.
Checktheadjustmentoftheaugercontrolasfollows:
1. Whentheaugercontrolisreleasedandin thedisengaged"up"
position,thecableshouldhaveverylittleslack.ItshouldNOTbe
tight.
2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Refer
toStartingtheEngineintheOperatlohnsection.Makesurethe
throttleissetin theFASTposition.
3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnow
thrower),engagetheauger.
4. Allowtheaugertoremainengagedforapproximatelyten(10)
secondsbeforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveral
times.
5. WiththethrottlecontrolintheFAST(rabbit)position _ and
theaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up"position,walktothefront
ofthemachine.
6. Confirmthattheaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingand
showsNOsignsofmotion.If theaugershowsANYsignsof
rotating,immediatelyreturntotheoperator'spositionandshutoff
theengine.WaitforALL movingpartstostopbeforeadjustingthe
augercontrol.
7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexboltonthe
augercablebracket.SeeFigure9.
8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(or downward
toincreasecabletension).
9. Retightentheupperhexbolt.
10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen
achieved.
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Shift Lever
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Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportanttobecome NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyinan attempttostarttheengine.
acquaintedwith itscontrolsand features.RefertoFigure10. Doingso maycauseit tobreak.
SHIFT LEVER
Theshiftleverislocatedon therightsideofthehandlepanel.
Placetheshift leverintoanyofeightpositionsto controlthe
directionof travelandgroundspeed.
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhassix forward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)is t 2 Thechokecontrolisfoundon therearof theengineandisactivated
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theslowestand positionsix (6) isthefastest. F 1
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds.One(1)isthe R]
slowerandtwo(2) isthefaster.
B2
byrotatingtheknobclockwise.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthe
chokeplateonthecarburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.
PRIMER
Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintotheengine'scarburetor
toaid incold-weatherstarting.
OiL FiLL
Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoil addedthroughtheoil fill.
IGNiTiON KEY
Theignitionkeyisa safetydevice.It mustbefullyinsertedin orderfor
theenginetostart.Removethe ignitionkeywhenthesnowthroweris
notin use.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto thesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedontherearoftheengine.
It regulatesthespeedoftheengineandwillshutoff the
enginewhenmovedintotheSTOPposition.
SKID SHOES
Positiontheskidshoesbasedon surfaceconditions.Adjust
upwardforhard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhen
operatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
This handleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.
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ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine's
electricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET
Requirestheuseofa three-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included)
anda 120Vpowersource/walloutlet.
AUGERS
Whenengaged,theaugersrotateanddrawsnowintotheauger
housing.
Thedrivecontrolis locatedon therighthandle.Squeezethecontrol
gripagainstthehandletoengagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop.
Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsoyoucanoperate
thechutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowing
process.If theaugercontrolisengagedsimultaneouslywiththedrive
control,theoperatorcanreleasetheaugercontrol(ontheleft handle)
andtheaugerswillremainengaged.Releasebothcontrolstostopthe
augersandwheeldrive.
NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.
Failuretodosowillresultinincreasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive
system.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY
Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechute
assembly.
GAS CAP
Unthreadthegascaptoaddgasolineto thefueltank.
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Thefour-waychutecontrolTM islocatedonthe leftsideof thehandle
panel.
,, Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,squeezethe
buttononthejoy-stickand pivotthejoy-sticktotherightor tothe
left.
,, Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,pivotthe
joy-stickforwardor backward.
Theaugercontrolislocatedonthe lefthandle.Squeezethecontrol
gripagainstthehandletoengagetheaugersandstartsnowthrowing
action.Releasetostop.
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CLEAN-OUT TOOL
fever useyourhandstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff I
gineandremainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestoppedI
foreusingtheclean-outtooltoclearthechuteassembly, j
Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtothe rearofthe
augerhousingwitha mountingclip. Shouldsnowandicebecome
lodgedin thechuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedasfollowsto
safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:
1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.
2. Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkey.
3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresittothe
rearoftheaugerhousing.
4. Usetheshovel-shapedendof theclean-outtooltodislodgeand
scoopanysnowandicewhichhasformedin andnearthechute
assembly.
5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothemountingclipon therearof
theaugerhousing,reinsertthe ignitionkeyandstartthesnow
thrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnow
thrower),engagetheaugercontrolfora fewsecondsto clearany
remainingsnowandicefromthechuteassembly.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningsonthe
machineand inthis manualbeforeoperating.
Oil
Theunitwasshippedwithoil intheengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeach
operationtoensureadequateoil intheengine.Forfurtherinstructions,
refertothestepsonpage 16.
1. Removethedipstickfromtheoilfill.
2. Checkandmakesurethatthelevelofoil isupto theFULLmark
onthedipstick.
3. If theoil levelis notupto FULL,pourfreshmotoroil (5W-30,with
a minimumclassificationofSL/SJ)slowlythroughtheopening.
Replaceoil filldipstickandcheckoil levelagain.
Gasoline
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel themachine
indoorsor whiletheengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,
[c gars,ppesand othersourcesof gnton.
,, Storegasolinein aclean,approvedcontainerandkeepthecapin
placeonthecontainer.
,, Makesurethatthecontainerfromwhichyoupourthegasolineis
cleanandfreefromrustor otherforeignparticles.
NOTE:A plasticdustcapmaybefoundinsidethefuelfillopening.
Removeanddiscard,ifpresent.
,, Alwaysfill thefueltankoutdoorsand usea funnelorspoutto
preventspilling.
,, Fillfueltankwithclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline.
,, Neverfill thefueltankcompletely.Fillthetanktowithin1/2"from
thetoptoprovidespaceforexpansionoffuel.
,, Makesuretowipeoff anyspilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Attachsparkplugwiretosparkplug.Makecertainthe metal
loopon theend ofthesparkplugwire(insidetherubberboot)is
fastenedsecurelyoverthemetaltip onthesparkplug.
2. Makecertainboththeaugercontrolanddrivecontrolarein the
disengaged(released)position.
3. MovethrottlecontroluptoFAST_ position.Insertignitionkey
intoslot.Makesureitsnapsintoplace.Donotattempttoturnthe
key.
NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthekeyis fullyinsertedintothe
ignitionswitch.
Electric Starter
Determinethatyourhome'swiringisa three-wiregroundedsystem.
Aska licensedelectricianifyouarenotcertain.
Theoptionalelectricstarterisequippedwitha groundedthree-wire
powercordandplug,and isdesignedtooperateon 120voltAC
householdcurrent.It mustbe usedwith aproperlygroundedthree-
prongreceptacleatall timestoavoidthepossibilityofelectricshock.
Followall instructionscarefullypriortooperatingtheelectricstarter.
Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows:
1. Plugtheextensioncordintotheoutletlocatedontheengine's
surface.Plugtheotherend ofextensioncordintoathree-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACoutletina well-ventilatedarea.
2. RotatechokecontroltoFULL IJl chokeposition(foracold
enginestart).
NOTE:If theengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolin theOFF
positioninsteadofFULL IJl •
3. Pushtheprimertwoor threetimesforcoldenginestart, making
suretocoverventholeinthecenterofthe primerwhenpushing.
NOTE:DONOTuseprimerto restarta warmengineaftera short
shutdown.
4. Pushstarterbuttontostartengine.
NOTE:Donotholdthebuttondownforlongerthanseven(7)seconds
ata time.Doingso maydamageyourengine'selectricstarter.
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5. Oncetheenginestarts,releasestarterbutton.
6. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatechokecontrolto theOFF
position.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotatechokecontrolbackto
FULL I,,_1 thenslowlyintotheOFFpositionagain.
7. Whendisconnectingtheextensioncord,alwaysunplugtheend
atthethree-prongwalloutletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeend
fromthesnowthrower.
Recoil Starter
1. RotatechokecontroltoFULL IJl chokeposition(coldengine
start).
NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolintheOFF
insteadofFULLIJ|.
position
2. Pushtheprimertwoorthreetimesforcoldenginestart,making
sureto coverventholeinthecenteroftheprimerwhenpushing.
NOTE:DONOTuseprimertorestartawarmengineaftera short
shutdown.
NOTE:Additionalprimingmaybe necessaryifthetemperatureis
below15°Fahrenheit.
3. Grasptherecoilstarterhandleandslowlypulltheropeout.Atthe
pointwhereitbecomesslightlyhardertopullthe rope,slowly
allowtheropetorecoil.
4. Pullthestarterhandlewitha firm,rapidstroke.Donotrelease
thehandleandallowit tosnapback.Keepa firmholdon the
starterhandleandallowittoslowlyrecoil.
5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltotheOFF
position.Iftheenginefalters,quicklyrotatethechokecontrol
backtotheFULL I,,_1positionandthenslowlyintotheOFF
positionagain.
NOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmupforafew minutesafterstarting.
Theenginewill notdevelopfullpoweruntilit reachesoperating
temperatures.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Runenginefora fewminutesbeforestoppingto helpdryoff any
moistureontheengine.
MovethrottlecontroltoSTOP
1.
position.
2. Removethe ignitionkeyandstoreina safeplace.
3. Wipeall snowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundtheengineas
wellastheareainand aroundthedrivecontrolandaugercontrol.
Also,engageandreleasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. WiththethrottlecontrolintheFast_ position,moveshiftlever
intooneofthesix forward(F)positionsor tworeverse(R)
positions.Selecta speedappropriateforthesnowconditionsand
a paceyou'recomfortablewith.
NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntil
youarecomfortableandfamiliarwiththeoperationofthesnow
thrower.
2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnow
throwerwillmove.Releaseitanddrivemotionwillstop.
NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshiftlever(changespeedsor direction
of travel)withoutfirstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthesnow
throwertoa completestop.Doingsowillresultin prematurewearto
thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.
TO ENGAGE AUGERS
1. Toengagetheaugersandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe
augercontrolagainstthelefthandle.Releasetostoptheaugers.
REPLACING SHEAR PINS
Theaugersaresecuredtothespiralshaftwithtwoshearpinsand
bow-tieclips.Iftheaugershouldstrikeaforeignobjector icejam,
thesnowthrowerisdesignedsothat theshearpinsmayshear.If the
augerswillnotturn,checktoseeifthepinshavesheared.SeeFigure
11.
NEVERreplacetheaugershearpinswith anythingotherthanOEM
PartNo.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Anydamagetothe
augergearboxorothercomponentsasa resultoffailingtodo sowill
NOTbecoveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.
Alwaysturnoffthesnowthrower'sengineand removethekeypriortc
replacingshearpins.
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Beforelubricating,repairing,orinspecting,disengageallcontrols
land stopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometoa complete
[stop.
Checking Engine Oil
1. Besureengineisuprightandlevel
2. Unscrewoil fillcapfromoil fillertubeandwipedipstickclean.
3. Screwoil fillcapbackintooilfillertube.Tightensecurely.
4. Unscrewandremoveoilfillcapfromoilfillertube.Noteoil level.
If oil readingondipstickisbelow"ADD"mark,slowlyaddoil to
reach"FULL"level.SeeFigure12.
5. Screwoil fillcapbackintooilfillertube.Tightensecurely.
6. Wipeawayanyspilledoil.
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ADD
Maintain Oil Level
_ Between FULLand ADD
Changing Engine OH
Toavoidenginedamage,itisimportantto:
,, Checkoil levelbeforeeachuseandeveryfiveoperatinghours.
,, Changeoil afterfirsttwo (2)operatinghoursandevery25 operat-
inghoursthereafter.
,, Engineshouldstill bewarmbut nothotfromrecentuse.
1. Locatetheoildrainplug.SeeFigure13.
2. Besurethegascapisonand istightenedsecurely.
3. Cleanareaaroundoil drainplug.
4. Placeapprovedrecyclableoilcontainerunderoil drainplug.
5. Removeoil drainpluganddrainoil.
NOTE:Usedoil mustbedisposedofata propercollectioncenter.
6. Installoildrain plugandtightensecurely.
7. Refilltheenginewithrecommendedoil.SeeRecommendedOil
Usagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis21ounces.
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Synthetic Multi Grade
II SAEOW-30 ",
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8. Wipeawayanyspilledoil.
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Checking Spark Plug
Checksparkplugyearlyor every100operatinghours
1. Cleanareaaroundsparkplug.
2. Removeand inspectsparkplug.
3. Replacesparkplugif porcelainiscrackedor ifelectrodesare
pitted,burnedorfouledwithdeposits
4. Checkelectrodegapwitha feelergaugeandset gapto.030
(0.76ram)ifnecessary.SeeFigure14.
5. Reinstallsparkplugandtightensecurely.
NOTE:A resistorsparkplugmustbeusedforreplacement.Contacta
SearsPartsand RepairCenterfora replacementsparkplug.
Carburetor
If yoususpectyourcarburetorneedsadjusting,seea SearsPartsand
RepairCenter.Engineperformanceshouldnotbe affectedataltitudes
upto7,000feet(2,134meters).Foroperationathigherelevations,
contacta SearsPartsand RepairCenter.
Engine Speed
Avoidseriousinjuryor death,DONOTmodifyenginein anyway.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcancausetheengineand
equipmenttooperateatunsafespeeds.NEVERtamperwithfactory
settingofenginegovernor.Runningtheenginefasterthanthespeed
set atthefactoryisdangerous.
LUBRICATION
Gear Shaft
Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedatleastoncea seasonor
afterevery25 hoursofoperation.
1. Topreventspillage,placea pieceofplasticwrapunderthegas
capand tightensecurely.
2. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerup andforwardsothat itrestson
theaugerhousing.
3. Removethe lowerframecoverfromtheundersideofthesnow
throwerbyremovingthefourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.
4. Applya lightcoatingofengineoil (or 3-in-1oil)tothehexshaft.
SeeFigure15.
NOTE:Whenlubricatingthehexshaft,be carefulnottogetanyoilon
thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingso willhinder
thesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil.
Wheels
Atleastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxles
witha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.
Auger Shaft
Atleastoncea season,removetheshearpinson augershaft.Spray
lubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthespacersandflangebearings
foundateitherendoftheshaft.SeeFigure16.
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II
II
1..030 (.76ram)Gap
2. Electrodes
Porcelain
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SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES
Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthe bottomofthesnowthrowerare
subjectto wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplaced
whennecessary.
Toremoveskid shoes:
1. Removethefourcarriageboltsandhexflangenutswhichsecure
themto thesnowthrower.
2. Reassemblenewskidshoeswiththefourcarriagebolts(twoon
eachside)andhexflangenuts.Referto Figure17.
Toremoveshaveplate:
1. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnutswhichattachittothe
snowthrowerhousing.
2. Reassemblenewshaveplate,makingsureheadsofcarriage
boltsaretotheinsideofhousing.Tightensecurely.
ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Cable
If thefullrangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved,
refertothefiguretotherightandadjusttheshiftcableasfollows:
1. Placetheshiftleverin thefastest forwardspeedposition.
2. Loosenthehex nutontheshiftcableindexbracket.SeeFigure
18.
3. Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthecable.
4. Retightenthehexnut.
Drive Control
Whenthedrivecontrolisreleasedandin thedisengaged"up"position,
thecableshouldhavevery littleslack.It shouldNOTbe tight.Also,
ifthereisexcessiveslackin thedrivecableor iftheunitexperiences
intermittentdrivewhileusing,thecablemayneedtobeadjusted.
Checktheadjustmentofthedrivecontrolasfollows:
1. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowergently
forward.Theunitshouldrollfreely.
2. Engagethedrivecontrolandgentlyattempttopushthesnow
throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.Theunitshouldnot
rollfreely.
3. Withthedrivecontrolreleased,movetheshiftleverbackand
forthbetweentheR2positionandtheF6positionseveraltimes.
Thereshouldbenoresistanceintheshiftlever.
4. If anyoftheabovetestsfailed,thedrivecableisin needof adjust-
ment.Proceedasfollows:
5. Loosenthelowerhexboltonthedrivecablebracket.SeeFigure
19.
6. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(ordownward
toincreasecabletension).
7. Retightenthelowerhexbolt.
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Chute Control
Oncea seasonorevery25hoursofoperation,whicheverisearlier,
checkwhetherthefour-waychutecontrolTM cableshaveslackened.If
thechutedoesnotrotatefully,thechutecontrolcableswillhavetobe
adjusted.RefertoFigure20.
Toadjustthesecables,proceedasfollows:
1. Usinga 1/2"wrench,loosentheupperandlowerhexnutsfoundon
onecableadjuster.
2. Graspthemetalcablehousingandgentlypushupwardtotake
upslack(usuallynomorethan1/4-inch)inthecablebefore
retighteningbothhexnuts.
3. Repeatontheothercableadjusteruntilthechuteassemblyhas
fullrangefromleft-to-right.
Auger Control
RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheauger
controlcable.
Skid Shoes
RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskid
shoes.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt
Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt, proceedas
follows:
1. Topreventspillage,placea pieceofplasticwrapunderthegas
capand tightensecurely.
2. Removetheplasticbeltcoveron thefrontoftheenginebyremov-
ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure21.
3. Rolltheaugerbeltoff theenginepulley.SeeFigure22.
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4. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupand forwardsothat itrestson
theaugerhousing.
5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideofthesnowthrower
byremovingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. SeeFigure
23.
6. Removethe beltasfollows.RefertoFigure24.
a. Loosenand removetheshoulderscrewwhichactsas abelt
keeper.
b. Unhookthesupportbracketspringfromtheframe.
7. Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebelt
betweenthesupportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure25.
8. Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowinginstructionsin reverseorder.
NOTE:DoNOTforgetto reinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnect
thespringto theframeafterinstallinga replacementaugerbelt.
Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnowthrower'sdrivebelt,proceedas
follows:
1. Topreventspillage,placea pieceof plasticwrapunderthegas
capand tightensecurely.
2. Removethe plasticbeltcoveronthefrontoftheenginebyremov-
ingthetwoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure21on previouspage.
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