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Operator's

Manual

CRRFr MRN
30" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.883961

,, SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL

CAUTION" Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and operating
instructions.

Sears Brands

Management

Corporation,

Visit our website:

Hoffman

www.craftsman.com

Estates,

IL 60179, U.S.A.
FormI/o 769-08184C
(June21,2013)

WarrantyStatement
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SafeOperationPractices......................
Assembly
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Operation..................................
Service&Maintenance
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Page2
Pages3-6
Pages8-12
Pages13-17
Pages18-23

Off-Season
Storage
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Page24
Troubleshooting
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Page26
PartsList...................................
Pages28-44
RepairProtectionAgreement
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Page47
Espa_ol
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Page48

CRAFTSMAN
TWOYEARFULLWARRANTY
FORTWOYEARS
fromthedateof purchase,
this productiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship.
Defectiveproductwill receivefree
repairorfreereplacement
if repairisunavailable.
ADDITIONALLIFETIME
LIMITEDWARRANTY
on UPPERand LOWERCHUTE
FORASLONG
ASITISUSED
bytheoriginalownerafterthesecondyearfromthedateofpurchase,the
upperandlowerchuteofthissnowthrowerare
warrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship
asverifiedbya Sears
authorizedserviceprovider.With proofofpurchase,
youwill receivea new
chutefreeofcharge.Youareresponsible
for thelaborcostofinstallationandanycostincurredto verifythedefect.
Forwarrantycoverage
detailsto obtainrepairor replacement,
visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com
ThiswarrantycoversONLY
defectsin materialandworkmanship.
Warrantycoverage
doesNOTinclude:
•

Expendable
itemsthatcanwearoutfrom normalusewithin thewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedto augers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skid
shoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoilfilter.

•

Standard
maintenance
servicing,oil changes,
ortune-ups.

•

Tirereplacement
orrepaircausedbypunctures
from outsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

•

Tireor wheelreplacement
or repairresultingfrom normalwear,accident,or improperoperationormaintenance.

•

Repairsnecessary
becauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedbyover-speeding
theengine,orfrom impactingobjectsthat
bendtheframe,augershaft,etc.

•

Repairsnecessary
becauseofoperatornegligence,
includingbutnot limitedto, electricalandmechanical
damagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto
usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailureto maintaintheequipmentaccording
to theinstructions
containedinthe operator's
manual.

•

Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto be contaminated
or oxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbe usedwithin 30days
ofitspurchasedate.

•

Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercial
services
or if rentedto anotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom stateto state.
SearsBrandsManagement
Corporation,
NoffmanEstates,
IL60179

Engine Oil:

5W-30

Model Number

Fuel:

Unleaded Gasoline

Serial Number

Engine:

MTD

Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.

Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, if not
followed, couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or property of
yourself and others.Readandfollow all instructions in this manual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructions
may resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol, HEED
ITSWARNING!

CALIFORNIA

PROPOSITION

EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certain vehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand

Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingto the safeoperation
practicesin this manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcanresultin seriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputating fingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris. Failureto observethefollowing safety instructions
could
resultin seriousinjuryor death.

Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto
personswho read,understandandfollow the warningsand instructionsin
this manualandon the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

TRAINING

Disengage
all controlleversbeforestartingtheengine.

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandinthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Failureto dosocan
resultinseriousinjury tothe operatorand/orbystanders.Keepthis manual
inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrocksurfaces.

parts.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto
clearsnow.

Befamiliarwith all controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhowto stop
the machineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis machine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthis manualandonthe machineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing
patternto avoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystandersandthe like.
Keepbystanders,
petsandchildrenat least75feetfrom the machinewhileit
isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area.
Exercise
cautionto avoidslippingor falling, especiallywhenoperatingin
reverse.

PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspect
the areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,
sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoveror thrownbythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglasses
or eyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the eyes.
Donot operatewithout wearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improve
footing on
slipperysurfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforall machines
with electricstartengines.

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except
wherespecificallyrecommended
inthe operator'smanual.

Safe Handling

of Gasoline:

Toavoid personalinjuryor property damageuseextreme carein handling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledon yourselfor your
clotheswhichcanignite. Washyour skinandchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailerbedwitha plastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfrom yourvehiclebefore
filling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truckor
trailer andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis not possible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmenton atrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom agasoline
dispensernozzle.
Keepthe nozzleincontactwith the rim ofthe fuel tankor containeropening
at all timesuntil fuelingiscomplete.Donot usea nozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.
Neverfuel machineindoors.
Neverremovegascapor addfuel whilethe engineishot or running.Allow
engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
filler neckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.
Replace
gasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Moveunitto
anotherarea.Wait.5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

To
reduce
firehazards,
keep
machine
free
ofgrass,
leaves,
orother
debris
build-up.
Clean
upoilorfuelspillage
and
remove
any
fuelsoaked
debris.
Never
store
themachine
orfuelcontainer
inside
where
there
isanopen
flame,
spark
orpilot
light
asonawater
heater,
space
heater,
furnace,
clothes
dryer
orother
gas
appliances.
OPERATION

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessories
approvedbythe manufacturer(e.g.
wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistanceisfelt, thenpull
rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm
towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo. Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprainscouldresult.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.

Donot put handsor feetnearrotatingparts,inthe auger/impellerhousing
or chuteassembly.
Contactwith the rotatingpartscanamputatehandsand
feet.

CLEARING

Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafeandmaycausepersonal
injury.

Handcontactwith the rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthe most
commoncauseof injuryassociated
with snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanout the dischargechute.

Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

Toclearthe chute:

A CLOGGED

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

SHUTTHE
ENGINE
OFF!

Neveroperatewith amissingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall safety
devicesin placeandworking.

Wait 10secondsto besurethe impellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.

Neverrunanengineindoors
or inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

Alwaysuseaclean-outtool, not yourhands.

MAINTENANCE

& STORAGE

Donot operatemachinewhileunderthe influence
of alcoholor drugs.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Referto the maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

Mufflerandenginebecomehot andcancauseaburn.Donot touch.Keep
childrenaway.

Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting
machinedisengageall control
leversandstopthe engine.Waituntil the auger/impellercometo acomplete
stop.Disconnect
thesparkplugwire andgroundagainstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.

Exercise
extremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossinggravelsurfaces.Stay
alertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.
Exercise
cautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.Do
not operateon steepslopes.

Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessat frequentintervals
to keepthe
machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspect
machineforany
damage.

Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageor personalinjury
causedbyaricochet.

Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speed
the engine.The
governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.

Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystanders
andpetsor allowanyonein
front of the machine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto wearanddamage.
Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsandreplace
with originalequipmentmanufacturer's
(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe
Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useof partswhichdonot meetthe
originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadto improper
performanceand
compromisesafety!

Donot overloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnowat too fastof
arate.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light. Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirm holdon the handles.Walk,neverrun.
Disengage
powerto the auger/impellerwhen transportingor not in use.

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifytheyengageanddisengage
properlyandadjust,if necessary.
Referto the adjustmentsectioninthis
operator'smanualfor instructions.

Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look
downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.
If the machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,
disconnectthe sparkplugwire andgroundit againstthe engine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstruction
labels,asnecessary.
Observe
properdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to protectthe
environment.

Disengage
all controlleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavethe operating
position(behindthe handles).Waituntil the auger/impellercomesto
acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthe chuteassembly,
makingany
adjustments,or inspections.

Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutesto clearsnowfrom machineand
preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkor pilot light suchasa waterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

Neverput yourhandin the dischargeor collectoropenings.Donot unclog
chuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff engineandremainbehind
handlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season
storage.

Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittings frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.
Donot crankenginewith sparkplug removed.
Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission
(CPSC)
andthe
U.S.Environmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA),
thisproducthasan Average
Useful Life of seven(7)years,or 60 hoursofoperation.Atthe endof
the Average Useful Life havethe machineinspectedannuallybyan
authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat all mechanical
andsafetysystems
areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.
Failureto dosocanresultin
accidents,
injuriesor death.

DO NOT MODIFY

ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway. Tampering
with the governorsetting canlead to arunawayengineandcauseit to
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper with factory setting of engine
governor.

NOTICE

REGARDING

EMiSSiONS

Engineswhich are certifiedto complywith Californiaandfederal EPA
emissionregulations for SORE
(SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertified
to operate on regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethe following
emissioncontrol systems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAir injection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)if soequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR
e

This machineisequippedwith an internalcombustionengine andshould
not be usedon or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaust systemis equippedwith a
sparkarrestormeeting applicable localor state laws (if any).
Ira sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbe maintained in effective working order
bythe operator. In the State of Californiathe aboveisrequired bylaw (Section
4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates mayhavesimilar
laws.Federallaws apply on federal lands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler is availablethrough your nearestSearsParts
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
inside

WARNING--

blades

while

machine is running. There are rotating

blades

ROTATING AUGER

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
Contact with the rotating

WARNING--THROWN
This machine

parts, in the auger/impeller

parts can amputate

can cause serious personal

injury.

IS FLAMMABLE
before refueling.

CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not use the engine's

WARNING--

or chute assembly.

OBJECTS

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes

WARNING--

housing

hands and feet.

may pick up and throw and objects which

WARNING--GASOLINE

WARNING--

machine is running. There are rotating

ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings
inside

WARNING--

while

electric starter in the rain

HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler,
muffler to cool before touching.

WARNING:

Your Responsibility--Restrict

the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

become extremely

the use of this power machine

hot during

to persons

and on the machine.

SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS!

operation.

Allow engine and

who read, understand

and follow

This page left intentionally blank.

NOTE:References
to rightor left sideofthe snowthroweraredeterminedfrom
behindthe unit in theoperatingposition(standingdirectlybehindthe snow
thrower,facingthe handlepanel).

Removing FromCarton
1.

Cutthe cornersof the cartonandlaythe sidesflat on theground.Remove
anddiscardall packinginserts.

Movethe snowthrowerout of the carton.

Makecertainthe cartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.

Assembly
1.

Observe
the lowerrearareaof the snowthrowerto besurebothcablesare
alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handleupward.

Placetheshift [everinthe F6position.

Puffup andbackonupperhandleasshownin Figure1.Asyouare
raisingthe handleupward,makesurethat bothendsof the center
cablearepositionedproperlyinthe brackets.SeeFigure2.Align
upperhandlewith the lowerhandle.

Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto lowerhandle.Remove
anddiscardanyrubberbands,if present.Theyarefor packaging
purposesonly.

Figure2

Removecotterpin, wingnut,andhexscrewfrom chutecontrolheadand
clevispinandbow-tiecotterpinfrom chutesupportbracket.SeeFigure3.

ChuteControl Head

Bracket

Chute

-t
Figure3

J
Figure 1

Insertthe roundendofthe chutecontrolrodinto inputofchutecontrol
head.Pushrodasfar intothe chutecontrolheadaspossible,keepingthe
holesinthe rodpointingupward.SeeFigure4.

Placechuteontochutebaseandensurechutecontrolrodispositionedunder
handlepanel.Securechutecontrolheadto chutesupportbracketwithclevis
pinandbow-tiecotterpinremovedinstep 1.SeeFigure5.

Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadbyinstallinghexbolt andwing nut.See
Figure6.

Insertthe otherendof thechutecontrolrodinto the inputshaftbelowthe
handlepanel.Makesureto lineupthe flat endof the rodandthe flat end
ofthe inputshaft.Youmayneedto rotatethe rodarounduntil thesetwo
surfaceslineup.SeeFigure7.

Figure 6

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Figure4

Figure7

Figure5

Pushthe chutecontrolrodtowardthe controlpane[until the holeinthe rod
linesupwith the middleholeinthe chutecontrolinputandinsertthe cotter
pin. SeeFigure&

NOTE:
Thereisareferenceholeprovidedat rearendof controlrodto help
knowwhenholesarevertical

i
!

NOTE:
Theholefurthestfrom the chutecontrolheadisusedto achieve
furtherengagementofthe chutecontrolrodintothe inputshaftif required.
Referto the Maintenance
& AdjustmentssectionforChuteControlRod
adjustment.
Theholeclosestto the chutecontrolheadisusedfor manualmovementof
the chuteassemblyif required.Refertothe Controls& Features
section.
8.

Checkthat the cablesareproperlyroutedthroughthe cableguideontop of
the engine.SeeFigure9.
NOTE:Forsmoothestoperation,the cablesshouldall beto the left ofthe
chutecontrolrod.

Set-Up
ShearPins
Holes
arelocated
intheplastic
dashpanelforconvenient
shearpinstorage.
See
Figure
10.RefertotheOperation
section
formoreinformation
regarding
shear
pin
replacement.

Figure9

s_ .......

=/
/
/

Figure
10

Figure8

ChuteClean-OutTool

Achuteclean-outtool isfastenedto the top ofthe augerhousingwith amounting
clip.SeeFigure11.Thetool isdesignedto cleara chuteassemblyof iceandsnow.
Thisitem isfastenedwith acabletieat the factory.Cutthe cabletie before
operatingthe snowthrower.

Neveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchute assembly.Shutoff engine
and remainbehind handlesuntil all moving parts havestoppedbefore
using the clean-outtool to clearthe chute assembly.

Drift Cutters
Removethe two screwsandwingknobsthatsecureeachdrift cutter,and
removethemfromthe sidesof the augerhousing.
Turnthe drift cuttersaroundandpositionthemasshownin Figure12to the
outsideof the augerhousing.

Attachthe drift cutterswith the screwsandwingknobsremovedearlier.See
Figure13.

Tire Pressure
Figure12

f
Underany circumstancedo not exceedmanufacturer'srecommendedpsi.
Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintained at all times. Excessivepressure
when seatingbeadsmaycausetirelrim assemblyto burstwith force
sufficient to causeseriousinjury. Referto sidewallof tire for recommended
pressure.
Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthe tire pressurebefore
operatingthe snowthrower.Referto the tire sidewall fortire manufacturer's
recommended
psianddeflate(orinflate)the tiresasnecessary.
NOTL::
Equaltire pressureisto bemaintainedat all timesforperformancepurposes.
f

ChuteClean-outTool

Figure13

Figure11

Adjustments

Skid Shoes
Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardat the factoryfor shipping
purposes.
Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower.

Smooth Surface

it isnotrecommended
that youoperate this snowthrower on gravelas
it caneasilypickup andthrowloose gravel,causingpersonalinjuryor
damageto thesnowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.
Forclosesnowremovalon asmoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheronthe
augerhousing.Referto Figure14.
Useamiddleor lowerpositionwhenthe areato beclearedisuneven,suchas
agraveldriveway.
flOTE:Ifyouchooseto operatethe snowthroweron agravelsurface,keep
the skidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthe groundand
the shaveplate.

UnevenSurface

Toadjustthe skidshoes:
1.

Loosenthe four hexnuts (two oneachside)andcarriagebolts.Moveskid
shoesto desiredposition.SeeFigure14.

Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe groundto
avoidunevenwearon the skidshoes.

Retightennutsandboltssecurely.

Figure14

Auger Control

Priorto operating yoursnowthrower, carefully read andfollow all
instructions
below. Performall adjustmentsto verify your snowthrower is
operating safelyand properly.

Checkthe adjustmentof theaugercontrolasfollows:
1.

Theaugercontrolislocatedon the left handle.SeeFigure15inset.When
the augercontrolisreleasedandinthe disengaged"up" position,the cable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight.

Ina well-ventilatedarea,start thesnowthrowerengine.Referto Starting
the Engineinthe Operationsection.

Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe snowthrower),engage
the auger.

Allowthe augerto remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10)seconds
beforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.

\
Figure15

Withthe augercontrolin the disengaged
"up" position,walk to thefront of
the machine.

Toreadjust
thecontrolcable,loosen
theupperhexboltontheaugercable
bracket.
SeeFigure
15.

Confirmthat the augerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns
of motion.Ifthe augershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto
the operator'spositionandshutoffthe engine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto
stopbeforeadjustingthe augercontrol.

Position
thebracket
upward
toprovide
moreslack(ordownward
to increase
cabletension).

Retightenthe upperhexbolt.

10.

Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verify properadjustmenthasbeenachieved.

Shift Lever
Drive Control

Electric Chute Control

Headlight

(Joystick)

Auger Control

Manual
ChuteControl
Gas Cap _
.\
Chute Assembly
\

Wheel Steering Control

Drift Cutter
Muffler
\

Clean Out
Tool

Recoil Starter
Oil Fill
Handle

Auger
Housing
\

/
Augers

Skid Shoe

Oil Drain

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Figure16
Nowthat youhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it's importantto becomeacquainted
with its controlsandfeatures.Referto Figure16.

Shift Lever

Theshiftleverislocatedonthe right sideofthe handlepanel.Placethe shift
leverintoanyof eightpositionsto controlthe directionoftravelandground
speed.

5
3

Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.
Position
one(1)istheslowest
andpositionsix(6)isthefastest.
Reverse

t 2
F1

Key
Thekeyisasafetydevice.It mustbefully inserted
in
orderfor the engineto start. Removethe keywhenthe
snowthrowerisnot in use.
NOTE:Donot turn the ignitionkeyinanattempt tostart
the engine.Doingsomaycauseit to break.

ChokeControl
Thechokecontrolisfoundonthe rearof theengineandis
activatedbyturningthe rotarychokeknobto the CHOKE
position.Activatingthe chokecontrolclosesthe choke
plateonthe carburetorandaidsinstartingthe engine.

Yoursnowthrowerhastworeverse
(R)speeds.
One(1)istheslowerandtwo(2)
isthefaster.
[I 2

ChuteAssembly

Drift Cutters

Snowdrawnintothe augerhousingisdischargedout the chuteassembly.

Thedrift cuttersaredesignedfor useindeepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfor normal
snowconditions.Maneuverthe snowthrowersothatthe cutterspenetratea high
standingsnowdrift to assistsnowfalling into the augersforthrowing.

Meets ANSiSafetyStandards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothe safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

Throttlecontrol

DriveControl/Auger ControlLock

DRIVE
CONTROL

Thethrottle control islocated on the rear ofthe engine. Itregulates the speedof the
engineand willshut offthe enginewhen moved into the STOPposition.

Depressing
the primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe
engine'scarburetorto aidin cold-weatherstarting.

_J'

444
3X

Recoil Starter Handle
Thishandleisusedto manuallystartthe engine.

Thedrivecontrolislocatedon the right handle.Squeeze
the controlgripagainstthe
handleto engagethe wheeldrive.Release
to stop.

Electric Starter Button
Pressing
the electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectricstarterwhen
pluggedinto a 120Vpowersource.

Electric Starter Outlet
Requires
the useof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda 120Vpowersource/
walloutlet.

OUFill

Thedrivecontrolalsolocksthe augercontrolsoyoucanoperatethe chute
directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowingprocess.Ifthe auger
controlisengagedsimultaneously
with the drivecontrol,the operatorcanrelease
the augercontrol(onthe left handle)andtheaugerswill remainengaged.Release
both controlsto stoptheaugersandwheeldrive.
NOTE:Alwaysreleasethe drivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failureto dosowill
resultinincreasedwearon yourmachine'sdrivesystem.

ElectricChute Control

Engineoil levelcanbe checkedandoil addedthroughthe oil fill.

ELECTRIC
DIRECTIONAL

Headlight
Theheadlightison wheneverthe engineisrunning.

CHUTE
CONTROL

CHUTE TILT DOll

Auger
CHUTE
ROTATE
LEFT

Whenengaged,the augerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintothe augerhousing.

WheelSteeringControls

CHUTE
ROTATE
RIGHT

Theleft andfight wheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedonthe undersideofthe
handles.Squeeze
the fight controlto turn right; squeeze
the left controlto turn left.
flOTE:Operatethe snowthrowerinopenareasuntil youarefamiliarwith these
controls.

AugerControl

Theelectricchutecontrol(Joystick)islocatedon the rightsideof the handlepanel.

AUGER
CONTROL

Tochangethe directionin whichsnowis thrown,movethe joystickto the
rightor to the left.
Tochangethe angle/distance
whichsnowisthrown,pivot thejoystick
forwardto tilt the chutedownandbackwardto tilt the chuteup.

Skid Shoes
Positionthe skidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed
snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor crushedrocksurfaces.

Theaugercontrolislocatedon the left handle.Squeeze
the controlgripagainstthe
handleto engagethe augerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Release
to stop.

Manual ChuteControl

Clean-OutTool

Proceedasfollowsto utilizethe manualchutecontrol:
Removethe cotterpin fromeitherof the holesfurthestfromthe chute
assemblyon the chutecontrolhead.
2.

Neveruseyour handsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine
andremainbehindhandlesuntil all moving parts havestoppedbefore
using the clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.

Pushinthe chutecontrolroduntil the holein it linesupwith the third hole
inthe chutecontrolhead.SeeFigure17.

Thechuteclean-outtool isconvenientlyfastenedto the rearof the augerhousing
with a mountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedinthe chuteassembly
duringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthe chuteassemblyandchute
opening:

Release
boththeAugerControlandthe DriveControl.

Stopthe enginebyremovingthe ignitionkey.

Removethe clean-outtool fromthe clip whichsecuresit to the rearof the
augerhousing.

Usethe shovel-shaped
endof theclean-outtool to dislodgeandscoopany
snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthe chuteassembly.

Refasten
the clean-outtool to the mountingclip onthe rearof the auger
housing,reinsertthe ignitionkeyandstart thesnowthrower'sengine.

Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe snowthrower),engage
the augercontrolforafew secondsto clearanyremainingsnowandicefrom
the chuteassembly.

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Before Starting Engine
Figure17

ReJnsert
the cotterpinthroughthisholeandthe chutecontrolrodasshown
in Figure17.

Graspthe indentedportionof the chutecontrolrodandmanuallyrotatethe
chuteto the rightor to the left. SeeFigure18.

Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarnings on the
machineand inthis manualbeforeoperating.

Oil
Theunit wasshippedwith oil in the engine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperationto
ensureadequateoil inthe engine.
NOTE:Besureto checkthe engineona levelsurfacewith theenginestopped.
1.

Removethe oil filler cap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,but doNOTscrewit in.

Removethe oil filler cap/dipstick.If the levelislow,slowlyaddoil (5W-30,
with a minimumclassificationof SF/SG)
until oil levelregistersbetweenhigh
(H)andlow (L).

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,I

NOTE:Donot overfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking,hard
startingorsparkplugfouling.
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4.

Figure 18

Replace
andtighten cap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.

Gasoline

Electrk Starter

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombustionchamber
deposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasoline
with up to 10%ethanolor 15%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
or dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterinthe fuel tank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.
Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawith the enginestopped.Donot smokeor
allowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineisrefueledor where
gasolineisstored.
Donot overfillthe fuel tank.After refueling,makesurethe tank capisclosed
properlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnot to spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel or fuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuel isspilled,makesuretheareaisdry beforestartingthe
engine.

Theelectric starter isequippedwith a groundedthree-wire power plug,
andisdesignedto operate on 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.It must be
usedwith a properly groundedthree-prong receptacleat all times to avoid
the possibilityof electrk shock.Follow all instructionscarefully prior to
operatingthe electricstarter. DONOTuseelectric starter in the rain.
Determinethatyourhome'swiring isathree-wiregroundedsystem.Aska licensed
electricianif youarenot certain.
Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.If youdonot
havethe properhousewiring, DONOTusethe electricstarterunderanyconditions.
1.

Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwith skinor breathingof vapor.

Theextensioncordcan beany length, but must be ratedfor 15ampsat
125volts,groundedand ratedfor outdoor use.

Useextreme carewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammable and the vapors areexplosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor
while the engine ishotor running. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
other sourcesof ignition.
I.

Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcapto fuel.

Afuel levelindicatorislocatedinthe fueltank.SeeFigure16inset.Be
carefulnot to overfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe fuel levelindicatorto

Pluganextensioncordinto the outletlocatedon the engine'ssurface.Plug
the otherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong120-volt,grounded,AC
outlet inawell-ventilatedarea.

Movethrottlecontrolto FAST
(rabbit)_

11 position.

Movechoketo the CHOKE
1,'_'1 position(coldenginestart).Ifengineis
warm,placechokeinRUNposition.

Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto coverventholein primerbulb
whenpushing.If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent
holewhen pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.

Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.Oncethe enginestarts,immediately
releasestarterbutton. Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverload
protection;systemwill temporarilyshut-downto allowstarterto coolif
electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrolto RUNposition.If the
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokepositionfora
shortperiodoftime,andthenslowlyrotatethe chokeinto RUNposition.

Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfrom electricstarter.When
disconnecting,
alwaysunplugthe endat the walloutlet beforeunplugging
the oppositeendfromthe engine.

allowspaceforfuel expansion.

Starting TheEngine

Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof moving parts. Donot usea pressurized
starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.
flOTEtAllow the engineto warmup forafew minutesafterstarting.Theenginewill
not developfull poweruntil it reachesoperatingtemperatures.
1.

Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolareinthe disengaged
(released)
position.

Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsinto place.Donot attemptto turn the
key.
NOTE:
Theenginecannotstartwithout the keyfullyinsertedinto the
ignitionswitch.

Recoil
Starter

NOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntilyouare
comfortableandfamiliarwith theoperationof the snowthrower.
2.

Donot pullthe starter handlewhile the enginerunning.
1.

Movethrottle controlto FAST
(rabbit)_J_ position.

Movechoketo the CHOKE
I,'#1 position(coldenginestart).If engineis

flOTE:NEVER
repositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor directionof travel)
without first releasingthe drivecontrolandbringingthesnowthrowerto a
completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snowthrower'sdrive
system.

warm,placechokein RUNposition.
3.

Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleandthe snowthrowerwill
move.Release
it anddrivemotionwill stop.

ToEngageAuger

Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto covervent holewhenpushing.
If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen
pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto be repeated.

Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe augercontrol
againstthe left handle.Release
to stopthe auger.

Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntil it beginsto resist,then pullquickly
andforcefullyto overcome
the compression.
Donot releasethe handleand
allowit to snapback.ReturnropeSLOWLY
to originalposition.If required,
repeatthisstep.

ReplacingShearPins
Eachaugerbladeissecuredto the spiralshaftwith ashearpinandbow-tieclip.If
anaugerbladestrikesa foreignobjector icejam, the pinwill shearoff to prevent
damageto the blade.Ifan augerbladedoesnot turn, checkto seeif itspinhas
shearedoff. SeeFigure19.

Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrolto RUNposition.Ifthe
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokepositionfor a
shortperiodof time,andthenslowlyrotatethe chokeintoRUNposition.

NEVER
replacethe augershear pinswith anything otherthan SearsSKU#
88389/0EMPart No.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Any damageto
the augergearboxor other components
asa result of failing to do sowill
NOTbe coveredbyyour snowthrower's warranty.

Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation, never leavethe machine
unattended with the engine running. Turnthe engine off after useand
removekey.

Stopping TheEngine
Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefor afewminutesbefore
stoppingto helpdry offany moistureon the engine.
1.

Movethrottle controlto OFFposition.

Removethe key.Removing
the keywill reducethe possibilityof
unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentisnot inuse.Keepthe
keyina safeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithout the key.

Wipeanymoistureawayfrom the controlson the engine.

Alwaysturn off the snowthrower's engine and removethe keypriorto
replacingshearpins.

ToEngageDrive
1.

With thethrottle controlinthe Fast(rabbit)_ _111position,moveshift lever
into oneof thesixforward(F)positionsor two reverse(R)positions.Selecta
speedappropriateforthe snowconditionsandapaceyou'recomfortable
with.

Figure19

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Followthe maintenance
schedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
service
guidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,

Beforeperforming any type of maintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstop the engine.Wait until all moving parts havecometo a complete
stop. Disconnectsparkplug wire and ground it againstthe engine to
preventunintendedstarting.

simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®.

Engineoil level

Check

Looseor missinghardware

Tightenor replace

Unitandengine.

Clean

Ist 5hours

EngineoJl

Change

Annuallyor 25hours

Sparkplug

Check

Controllinkagesandpivots

Lubewith light oil

Wheels

Lubewith multipurposeautogrease

GearshaftandAugershaft

Lubewith light oil

Annuallyor 50hours

EngineoJl

Change

Annuallyor 100hours

Sparkplug

Change

BeforeStorage

Fuelsystem

Runengineuntil it stopsfrom lackof=fuel

EachUseandevery5hours

GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
CheckingEngine Oil

Beforelubricating, repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controlsandstop
engine.Wait until all movingparts havecometo acompletestop.
NOTE:Checkthe oil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil levelismaintained.
Whenaddingoil to the engine,referto viscositychartbelow.Engineoil capacity
is1100ml(approx.37oz.).Donot over-fill.Usea4-stroke,or anequivalenthigh
detergent,premiumquality motoroil certifiedto meetor exceedU.S.automobile
manufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassificationSG,SF.Motoroilsclassified
SG,SFwill showthisdesignationon thecontainer.
1.

Removethe oil filler cap/dipstkkandwipethe dipstickclean.

Insertthe cap/dipstkkinto the oil filler neck,but do NOTscrewit in.

Removethe oil filler cap/dipstick.Iflevelis low,slowlyaddoil until oil level
registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow (L).SeeFigure20.

J
Figure20

Replace
andtighten cap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.

Tip unitto drainoil intothe container.Usedoil mustbedisposedof at a
propercollectioncenter.

Changing EngineOil
NOTE:Change
the engineoil after the first 5 hoursof operationandoncea season
or every50 hoursthereafter.
1.

Drainfuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil the fueltank isempty.Besure
fuelfill capissecure.

Placesuitableoil collectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.

Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure21on next page.

Usedoii isa hazardouswaste product. Disposeof usedoil properly. Donot
discardwith householdwaste. Checkwithyour localauthorities or Sears
ServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
5.

Reinstallthe drainplugandtighten it securely.

Refillwith the recommended
oil andcheckthe oil level.SeeRecommended
OilUsagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis37ounces.

(oF)-40o-20 o 0o 200 400
(oc)

Oil Drain

-30° -20° -10 ° 0°

Plug

DONOTuse nondetergentoil or 2-strokeengine oil. It couldshorten the
engine'sservicelife.
7.

Reinstallthe oil filler cap/dipsticksecurely.
Figure21

Thoroughly
washyourhandswith soapandwater assoonaspossibleafter
handling usedoil.

SparkPlug

CheckingSparkPlug

DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplug removed.DONOTcrankenginewith
sparkplug removed.

Ifthe engine hasbeenrunning,the muffler will bevery hot. Becarefulnot
to touchthe muffler.
NOTE:Checkthe sparkplugonceaseasonor every25 hoursof operation.Change
the sparkplugonceaseasonor every100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,
the sparkplug mustbeproperlygappedandfreeof deposits.
1.

Removethe sparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto removethe
plug.SeeFigure22.

Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug.Discardthe sparkplugif thereisapparent
wear,or if the insulatoriscrackedor chipped.Cleanthe sparkplugwith a
wirebrushif it isto be reused.

Measurethe pluggapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessary
bybending
sideelectrode.SeeFigure23.Thegapshouldbesetto .02-.03inches(0.600.80mm).

Checkthatthe sparkplug washerisin goodconditionandthreadthe spark
plug inbyhandto preventcross-threading.

Afterthe sparkplug isseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchto compress
the washer.

SparkPlugBoot
Figure22

Electrode

NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten 1/2-turnafterthe sparkplug
seatsto compressthe washer.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,tighten 1/8- to
1/4-turnafter the sparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.

Thesparkplug mustbe tightened securely.Aloosesparkplug can become
very hot andcan damagethe engine.

Figure23

Lubrication

GearShaft
Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedat leastonceaseasonor after every25
hoursof operation.
I.

Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it
stops.

Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsonthe auger
housing.

Removethe lowerframecoverfrom the undersideof the snowthrowerby
removingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil) to the hexshaft.SeeFigure
24.

NOTE:
Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft,becarefulnot to get anyoil onthe aluminum
driveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinderthe snowthrower'sdrive
system.Wipeoffany excessor spilledoil.

Wheels

J
Figure24
f

Atleastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxleswitha
multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Auger Shaft
Atleastonceaseason,removethe shearpinson augershaft.Spraylubricantinside
shaft,andaroundthe spacers
andflangebearingsfoundat eitherendof the shaft.
SeeFigure25.

ShavePlate and Skid Shoes
Theshaveplateandskidshoeson the bottomofthe snowthroweraresubjectto
wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodkallyandreplacedwhennecessary.
NOTE:
Theskidshoeson thismachinehavetwo wearedges.Whenonesidewears
out,theycanberotated180°to usethe otheredge.
Toremoveskidshoes:

Remove
thetwocarriage
bolts,washers,
andhexflangenutsthatsecure
eachskidshoetothesnowthrower.
2.

Reassemble
newskidshoeswith the fourcarriagebolts(two on eachside),
washers,andhexflangenuts.Referto Figure26.

Toremoveshaveplate:
1.

Removethe carriageboltsandhexnutswhichattachit to the snowthrower
housing.

Reassemble
newshaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriageboltsareto the
insideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure26.

NOTE:Augersnot shown for clarity.

Figure26

Adjustments
Shift Cable
If the full rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,referto the
figureto the fight andadjusttheshift cableasfollows:
I.

Placethe shift leverinthe fastestforwardspeedposition(F6).

Loosenthe hex nut onthe shift cableindexbracket.SeeFigure27.

Pivotthe bracketdownwardtotake upslackinthe cable.

Retightenthe hexnut.

Drive Control
Whenthe drivecontrolis releasedandinthe disengaged
"up" position,the cable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight. Also,if thereisexcessive
slack
inthe drivecableor if the unit experiences
intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cable
mayneedto beadjusted.Checkthe adjustmentof the drivecontrolasfollows:
I.

With thedrivecontrolreleased,pushthe snowthrowergentlyforward.The
unit shouldroll freely.

Engagethe drivecontrolandgentlyattemptto pushthe snowthrower
forward.Thewheelsshouldnot turn. Theunit shouldnot roll freely.

With thedrivecontrolreleased,movethe shift leverbackandforth between

Figure27

the R2positionandthe F6positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbeno
resistanceinthe shift lever.
4.

If anyof the abovetestsfailed,the drivecableisinneedof adjustment.
Proceedasfollows:
a.

Shutoff the engineasinstructedinthe Operationsection.

Loosenthe lowerhexbolt onthe drivecablebracket.SeeFigure28.

Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(ordownwardto
increasecabletension).

Retightenthe lowerhexbolt.

ChuteControlRod
Toachievemorechutecontrolrodengagementinthe inputshaftunderthe handle
panel,the chutecontrolrodwill haveto beadjusted.Referto Figure29.

Figure28

Toadjustthisrod,proceedasfollows:
I.

Removethe cotterpin fromthe holeclosestto the chutecontrolheadon the
chutecontrolinput.

Pullout the chutecontrolroduntilthe holeinit linesupwith the otherhole
inthe chutecontrolinput.

Reinsertthe cotterpinthroughthisholeandthe chutecontrolrod.

Figure29

Auger
Control
Referto theAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingtheaugercontrolcable.

Skid Shoes
Referto theAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingtheskidshoes.

Belt Replacement
Auger Belt
Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt, proceedasfollows:
I.

Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it
stops.

Removethe plasticbelt coveronthe front of the enginebyremovingthetwo
self-tappingscrews.SeeFigure30.

Rollthe augerbeltoffthe enginepulley.SeeFigure31.

Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsonthe auger
housing.

Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof the snowthrowerby
removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. SeeFigure32.

J
Figure 30

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Figure31

Figure 32

Loosenandremovethe shoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt keeper.Referto
Figure33.
Removethe belt fromaroundthe augerpulley,andslipthe belt betweenthe
supportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure34.
NOTE:Engagingthe augercontrolwill easeremovalandreinstallationof the
belt.
8.

Reassemble
augerbeltbyfollowing instructionsinreverseorder.
flOTE:DoNOTforgetto reinstallthe shoulderscrewandreconnectthespring
to the frameafterinstallingareplacement
augerbelt.
Performthe AugerControltestoutlinedinthe Assemblysectionof this
manual.

Drive Belt
flOTE:Severalcomponentsmustberemovedandspecialtoolsarerequiredin order
to replacethe snowthrower'sdrivebelt. Contactthe nearestSearsParts& Repair
Centerto havethe drivebelt replaced.

FrictionWheel inspection
Figure33

If the snowthrowerfailsto drivewith the drivecontrolengaged,andperforming
the DriveControlCableAdjustmentfailsto correctthe problem,the frictionwheel
mayneedto bereplaced.Examinethe frictionwheelrubberforsignsof wearor
crackingandreplacewheelif necessary.
flOTE:Severalcomponentsmustberemovedandspecialtoolsarerequiredin order
to replacethissnowthrower'sfrictionwheel.Ifyourfrictionwheelneedsto be
replaced,contactthe nearestSearsParts& RepairCenter.
Toinspectthe frictionwheel,proceedasfollows:
1.

Allowthe engineto rununtil it isout of fuel. Donot attemptto pourfuel
fromthe engine.

Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restson theauger
housing.

Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof the snowthrowerby
removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. Referto Figure32.

Examinethe frictionwheelforsignsof wearor cracking.

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:_

Figure34

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If the snowthrowerwill not beusedfor 30daysor longer,or if it is theendof thesnowseasonwhenthe lastpossibilityof snowisgone,the equipmentneedsto bestored
properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom thesnowthrowerformanymoreyears.

PreparingEngine

PreparingSnowThrower

Enginesstoredover30daysneedto bedrainedof fuel to preventdeteriorationand
gumfromforminginfuel systemor on essentialcarburetorparts.If thegasolinein
yourenginedeterioratesduringstorage,youmayneedto havethe carburetor,and
otherfuel systemcomponents,servicedor replaced.

Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilatedor metalstorageshed,
careshouldbetakento rustproofthe equipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,
coatthe equipment,especially
anychains,springs,bearingsandcables.

Removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it stops.Donot attemptto
pourfuelfrom the engine.

Followlubricationrecommendations.

Changetheengineoil.

Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30ml) ofcleanengineoil
into the cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and
reinstallthe sparkplug.

Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,andunder,around,andbehindmuffler.
Applya lightfilm ofoil on anyareasthat aresusceptibleto rust.

Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.

Storeequipmentinaclean,dry area.
Inflatethe tiresto the maximumPSI.Referto tire sidewall.

Storeinaclean,dry andwell ventilatedareaawayfromanyappliancethat
operateswith aflameor pilot light,suchasa furnace,waterheater,or
clothesdryer.Avoidanyareawitha sparkproducingelectricmotor,or where
powertoolsareoperated.

Neverstore snowthrower with fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated
areas,where fuel fumes may reachan openflame, sparkor pilotlight ason
a furnace,water heater,clothesdryeror gasappliance.
If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity.
Keepthe enginelevelinstorage.Tiltingcancausefuelor oil leakage.

Disconnect
the sparkplug wireandgroundit againstthe engine to prevent
unintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,
disengageall controls andstop the engine.Wait until aHmovingparts
havecometo a completestop.Alwayswear safetyglassesduringoperation
or while performingany adjustmentsor repairs.

Thissection
addresses
minorservice
issues.
Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenterorto schedule
service,
simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY=HOMP.

Engine fails to start

1. Choke control not in CHOKE position.

1. Move choke control to CHOKE position.

2. Spark plug wire disconnected.

2. Connectwire

3. Faulty spark plug.

3. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

4. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

4. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

5. Engine not primed.

5. Prime engine as instructed

6. Key not inserted.

6. Insert key fully into the switch.

7. Extension

cord not connected

(when

Engine running

erratically/

RPM (hunting

1. Engine running

on CHOKE.

in the Operation

7. Connect one end of the extension

Section.

cord to the

electric starter outlet and the other end to a threeprong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet.

using electric start button, on models so
equipped).

inconsistent

to spark plug.

1. Move choke control to RUN position.

2. Stale fuel.

2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

3. Water or dirt in fuel system.

3. Drain fuel tank by running
with fresh fuel.

4. Carburetor

or surging)

out of adjustment.

5. Over-governed

engine until it stops. Refill

Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.

5. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.

engine.

Excessive vibration

1. Loose parts or damaged

Lossof power

1. Spark plug wire loose.

2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.

2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be certain vent
hole is clear.

1. Drive cable in need of adjustment.

1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Service and
Maintenance section.

2. Drive belt loose or damaged.

2. Have drive belt replaced. Contact your Sears Parts &
Repair Center.

3. Worn friction

3. Have friction wheel replaced at a Sears Parts &
Repair Center.

Unit fails to propel itself

1. Stop engine immediately
and disconnect spark
plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by a Sears Parts &
Repair Center.

auger.

wheel.

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spark plug wire.

Unit fails to discharge snow

1. Chute assembly

clogged.

2. Foreign object lodged

Chute fails to easily rotate
180 degrees

1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of auger
housing with clean-out tool or a stick.

in auger.

2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug
wire. Remove object from auger with clean-out tool
or a stick.

3. Auger cable in need of adjustment.

3. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly
section.

4. Auger belt loose or damaged.

4. Replace auger belt. Refer to Service and
Maintenance section.

5. Shearpin(s) sheared.

5. Replace with new shear pin(s).

1. Chute assembled incorrectly.

1. Disassemble
directed

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Craftsman
Snow
ThrowerModel 247.883961
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m
1.

731-2635

Snow Removal Tool Mount

30.

684-04108-4044

Spiral Assembly,

684-04057A-0637

Impeller

12" Dia.

31.

731-04870

Spacer, 1.25 OD x .75 ID x 1.00

710-0347

Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.75, Gr5

32.

736-0188

Washer, Flat, .76 x 1.49 x .06

710-0451

Bolt, Carriage,

33.

741-0493A

Bushing,

Flange, .80 ID x .91 OD
1" Hex Bearing

Assembly,

5/16-18, .750 Grl

710-04484

Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750

34.

790-00087A-0637

Housing,

710-0703

Screw, Carriage,

35.

790-00119-0691

Shave Plate, 2.25 x 29.66

712-04063

Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon

36.

731-05984A

Slide Shoe

712-04064

Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20, Nylon

37.

918-0123A

Housing,

Auger, RH Reduced

712-04065

Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Nylon

38.

918-0124A

Housing,

Auger, LH Reduced

10.

714-04040

Cotter Pin, Bow-tie

39.

921-0338

Seal, Oil, .750 x 1.00 x .125

11.

710-0276

Scr., Crg., 5/16-18 x 1.00

40.

741-0662

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.0 x .59

12.

926-04012

Nut, Push-on, .25 Dia

41.

710-0642

Screw, Self-tapping,

13.

731-07525

Chute, Adapter

42.

711-04282

Axle, Auger, 30"

14.

732-04460

Spring, Extension,

.38 OD x 4.59

43.

914-0161

Key, Hi-pro 3/16 x 5/8

15.

736-0174

Washer, Wave, .625 x .885 x .015

44.

715-04021

Pin, Dowel, .25 OD x 1.2

16.

736-0242

Washer, Bell, .340 x .872 x .060

45.

917-04126

Shaft, Worm .75 OD

17.

946-04230A

Clutch

46.

917-0528A

Gear, Worm 20T

18.

931-2643

Snow Removal Tool

47.

718-04071

Collar, Thrust

19.

738-0143

Screw, Shoulder,

.498 x .34, 3/8-16

48.

721-0325

Plug, 1/4 x .437

20.

938-0281

Screw, Shoulder,

.625 x .17, 3/8-16

49.

721-0327

Seal, Oil, .75 x 1 x .131

21.

738-04124A

Shear Pin, .25 x 1.50

50.

936-0351

Washer, Flat, .760 ID x 1.50D

22.

941-0245

Bearing, Hex Flange x .75 ID

51.

736-3084

Washer, Flat, .51 x 1.12

23.

941-0309

Bearing, Ball, .75 ID x 1.85 OD

52.

741-0663

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.0 x .925

24.

756-04224

Flat Pulley, Idler, 2.75 OD

53.

741 -0661 B

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.00 x .975

25.

790-00075

Housing,

54.

936-0159

Washer, Flat, .349 x .879 x .063

26.

790-00080A-0637

Bracket, Auger Idler w/Brake

55.

790-00181-0637

Drift Cutter

27.

918-04165A

Gearbox

Auger, 30"

56.

731-04871

Spacer, 1.25 OD x .75 ID x 3/16

28.

684-04267-0691

Housing

Auger 30"

57.

920-0284

Wing Nut

29.

684-04107-4044

Spiral Assembly,

1/4-20, .750, GrS

5" Dia

Cable, Auger, 47.23"

Bearing, 1.85 ID

Assembly,
Assembly,
LH

1/4-20, 0.750

Craftsman SnowThrower Model 247.883961

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Craftsman SnowThrowerModel 247.883961

735-04099

Plug, 3/8 ID

711-1268B

Actuator

946-05067

Drive Clutch

732-04345

Extension

Drive Clutch

Shaft
Cable

Spring
Cable Guide Bracket

32.

738-04184A

Shoulder

Screw

33.

790-00316-0691

Frame Cover

34.

656-04055

Friction

35.

918-06072

Drive Shaft Assembly

36.

684-04153C

Friction

716-0136

Retainer

Wheel

790-00207C

684-04156A

Shift Rod Assembly

37.

750-04474

Axle Support

38.

726-0221

Speed Nut

914-0126

Hi Pro Key

39.

790-00183C-0691

Wheel

932-0264

Extension

Tube

Disc Assembly

Wheel Assembly
Ring

Drive Frame

735-04100

Plug, 1/2 ID

40.

10.

917-04210

Gear, 56T

41.

712-0417A

Flange Nut, 5/8-18

11.

941-0245

Hex Flange Bearing

42.

946-0956C

Steering Cable

790-00528-0691

Shaft Retainer-

Spring

12.

790-00206A-0637

Auger Clutch Cable Guide Bracket

43.

13.

756-0625

Cable Roller

44.

750-0767

Axle Spacer

14.

738-0924A

C Screw, 1/4-28 x 0.375

45.

712-04065

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

15.

618-06988

Dogg Assembly

- LH

46.

710-0751

Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .620

- RH

47.

790-00217A-0637

618-06987

Dogg Assembly

Speed Selector

Pivot Bracket

16.

936-3015

Washer, Flat

48.

790-00218A-0637

Speed Selector

Shift Bracket

17.

732-04311A

Torsion Spring, .750 ID x .968 Lg.

49.

712-04063

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

18.

731-05297

Spacer

50.

712-04064

Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

19.

916- 0104

E Ring

51.

618-0063A

Friction

Wheel

20.

736-0188

Flat Washer, .76 x 1.49 x .06

52.

935-04054

Friction

Wheel

790-00174C

Friction

Plate

Bearing Assembly

21.

750-06087

Spacer

53.

22.

941-0563

Ball Bearing

54.

710-04484

Screw, 5/16-18 x .750

23.

938-04180

Axle

55.

710-1652

AB Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.625

918-06054

Gear Assembly,

24.

731-04873

Spacer

56.

25.

710-0788

TT Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0

57.

918-06056

Carrier Assembly,

26.

790-00527-0691

Shaft Retainer-

58.

711-06117

Shaft, Strbl Drv Hex, .812

- LH

59.

916-0231

E-Ring

- RH

60.

717-05146

Gear, Sun, 18T

61.

717-1209A

Gear, 12T

62.

736-04581

Washer, Thrust, .75 x 1.25 x .03

63.

736-05031

Washer, Flat, .67 x 1.174 x .02

27.

634-04136-0911

Wheel Complete

634-04137-0911

Wheel Complete

28.

710-05339

Screw, 5/16-24 x 0.75

29.

684-04154B-0637

Friction

30.

790-00096A-0637

Auger Cable Guide Bracket

31.

748-0190

Spacer

Wheel Support

Brkt. Assy.

Plantry Ring
Plantry

Ring

Craftsman SnowThrower Model247.883961

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Craftsman SnowThrower Model 247.883961

684-04112C

Handle Engagement

39.

716-04036

E-Ring

731-04894D

Lock Plate

40.

914-0145

Click Pin

684-04250

Pivot Rod

41.

732-04677

Cable Guide

935-0199A

Rubber Bumper

42.

731-08947

Handle Panel Cover

925-06095

LED Light Socket

Ass'y RH

710-3069

Screw, 1/4-20 x .500

43.

731-04896B

Clutch

44.

725-06090

Electric

712-04081A

Shoulder

45.

710-04329

Screw, .159 OD x .610

710-0599

Screw (For ground

Lock Cam
Nut, 1/4-20

Chute Harness

720-0274

Grip

46.

710-1233

Screw, #10-24 x 0.375

47.

731-08876

Joystick

10.

738-04348

Shoulder

48.

710-1652

AB Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.625

11.

710-04586

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.625

49.

731-06401

Belt Cover

12.

749-04190A-0691

Upper Handle RH

50.

926-04012

Push-on

13.

710-0572

Carriage

51.

756- 04109

Auger Pulley

14.

720-04039

Shift Knob

52.

736-0505

Flat Washer

15.

931-04187A

Handle Panel

53.

738-04439

Shoulder

16.

731-05324

Lens

54.

936-0119

Lock Washer

17.

931-04653

Handle Clutch

55.

684-04169

Idler Pulley Assembly

790-00332-0637

Pit., Cvr.

Screw, 1/4-20

Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.25

Lock Assembly-

Housing

wire)
Cover

Nut

Screw

18.

725-0157

Ca ble Tie

56.

19.

712-04064

Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

57.

750-04571

Spacer

20.

732-0193

Compression

58.

732-04308A

Torsion Spring

710-0672

Hex Screw, 5/16-24 x 1.25

Spring

21.

790-00311B-0637

Shift Lever

59.

22.

790-00248C-0637

Panel Bracket

60.

756-04252

Pulley Half

23.

738-04125

Shoulder

61.

954-04201A

Belt, Wheel

62.

710-0809

TT Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.25

790-00208D

Drive Clutch Idler Bracket

Screw

Drive

24.

946-04396A

25.

749-04191A-0691

Upper Handle LH

63.

26.

710-04326

Screw, #8-16 x 0.50

64.

748-04112B

Shoulder

27.

732-04219C

Clutch

65.

750-04477A

Spacer

28.

631-04133A

Handle Clutch

- LH

66.

710-0654A

TT Seres Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0

29.

684- 04111 B

Handle Engagement

67.

750-04303

Spacer

30.

920-0284

Wing Knob

68.

756- 04113

Pulley Half

736-3082A

Flat Washer

Speed Selector

Cable

Lock Spring
Lock Assembly
Assembly

Spacer

31.

710-04484

Screw, 5/16-18 x 0.75

69.

32.

749-04138B-0691

Lower Handle

70.

710-0191

Hex Bolt, 3/8-24 x 1.25

33.

732-04238

Torsion Spring

71.

748-04053A

Pulley Adapter

710-1245B

Hex Bolt, 5/16-24 x 0.875

34.

936-0267

Flat Washer

72.

35.

710-04022

Screw, M8-1.25

73.

954- 04195A

V-Belt,.500

36.

936-0264

Flat Washer, .330 x .630 x .0635

74.

936-0329

Lock Washer

N/A

37.

731-06113

Steering

38.

738-04126

Pin, 3/16

Control

x 35.00 Lg

Engine (see breakdown)
MTD Model No. 952Z483-SUB

Craftsman SnowThrower Model 247.883961

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Craftsman SnowThrowerModel 247.883961
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24.

712-04064

Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20

Hex Screw, 5/16-24 x .750

25.

710-04373A

Screw, #12-16 x .75

Lower Chute

26.

911-05752

Shaft, Worm

Carriage

27.

917-04973A

Gear, Helical

28.

917-05019

Worm, 2-Start Nylon

738-04367

Flange Shoulder

710-0627

731-06440A

Screw

Drive

710-04071

684-04310A-0637

Chute Support

736-04446

Flat Washer, .25 x .630 x .0515

29.

731-07529A

Cover, Gear, Chute Control

710-0895

Hi-Lo Screw, 1/4-15 x .75

30.

936-0272

Wash., Flat, .510 x 1.00 x .060

710-04370

Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x 3.00

31.

741-04388A

Bearing, Flange, 1.00 ID

731-04427A

Upper Chute

32.

741-04453A

Bearing, Flange, .50 ID

10.

918-04932A

Electric Chute Gearbox Assembly

33.

790-00342B-0637

Brkt., Gear, Chute Rotation

11.

710-04187

Hi-Lo Screw, 1/4-15 x 0.5

34.

710-04509

Scr., AB, #10-16 x 1.25

12.

684-05051

Electric Chute Control Assembly

35.

724-04209

Motor,

Pitch, Chute

13.

712-3087

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

36.

724-04210

Motor,

Rotate, Chute

731-07868

Clip, Cable

Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.0
Bracket

14.

714-04040

Bow Tie Cotter Pin

37.

15.

710-0262

Carriage

38.

731-08795

Coupler,

16.

784-5594-0637

Cable Bracket

39.

731-08845A

Hsg., LH, 4-Way, Chute Control

731-08846

Hsg., RH, 4-Way, Chute Control

Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.50

Electric Chute

17.

712-04063

Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

40.

18.

731-06451

Chute Tilt Cable Guide

41.

731-1313C

Gde., Cbl., Chute Tilt

19.

711-04469A

Clevis Pin

42.

938-0849

Scr., Hex, 5/16-18 x .75

946-04528B

Cbl., Snow, 4-Way, Tall Chute

748-04297A

Ad pt., Pitch, Chute

753-08018±

Chute Kit (Incl. Ref.# 3 & 9)

20.

914-0101

Cotter Pin

43.

21.

936-0159

Flat Washer, .349 x .879 x .063

44.

22.

747-05721

Chute Rod

23.

790-00503

Chute Bracket
f Available

for warranty

service provider

coverage

for details.

only. Contact

a Sears authorized

Craftsman Engine Model 483-SUBForSnow Model 247.883961

710-04915

Bolt M6x12

i 2

951-11339

Muffler

ii
i
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Shield

!
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710-04915

Bolt M6x12

i 4

951-10757

Throttle

Control

951-11595

Control

Panel

731-05632

Key

951-10637

Key Switch Assembly

ii 9

951-11302

Choke Knob

ii
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i 5
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i 7
i
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i 8
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Knob

i
i

710-04914

Bolt M6xlO

951-11181

Exhaust Pipe Shield

951-11321

Carburetor

710-04968

Bolt M6x16

951-11338

MuFfler Assembly

712-05015

Nut, M8

951-11311

Throttle

i 39

710-04915

Bolt M6x12

i
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i
i

Heat Shield

!
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ii
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ii
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Control

Assembly

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147-Carburetor Rebuild Kit

139_

138

_139

ID -

D -

129

710-05392

Stud M6-8x100

Throttle

130

710-05056

Stud M6-8x118

Idle Jet Rivet

131

951-11315

Carburetor

Intake Gasket

Idle Jet Assembly

132

951-11316

Carburetor

Insulator

Idle Speed Adjusting

133

951-11223

Carburetor

Gasket

Primer Pipe

134

951-14023A

Ca rburetor

Assembly

751-11991

Primer Hose
Primer Hose Clamp

Shaft Cover

135

951-10639A

Primer Assembly

951-11906

135

951-11824

Primer Bulb

Carburetor

136

951-11304

Heater Box

Float Pin
Emulsion

Screw

Body

137

951-11192

Choke Assembly

138

736-04477

LockWasher

Nickel Plated Brass Needle Valve

139

712-05015

NutM6

Main Jet

147

951-12760A

Carburetor

Needle Valve Spring

(I n c.i,j,p,q,r,s,t,u,v,x,z)

Float

951-11970

Fuel Bowl Gasket

Fuel Bowl

951-11348

Fuel Bowl Gasket

Rebuild

Kit

Tube

n/a

Choke Shaft

736-04638

Choke Control

710-05469

Fuel Shutoff

n/a

Choke Plate

710-04945

Fuel Bowl Mounting

Lever Washer

Lever Screw

Bolt

n/a

Throttle

Shaft

951-11349

Fuel Drain Plug Gasket

n/a

Throttle

Plate

710-04938

Fuel Drain Plug

n/a

Gasket

Craftsman
Engine
Model
483-SUB
ForSnow Model 247.883961

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145- GasketKit- External

146- CompleteEngine

Craftsman Engine Model 483-SUBForSnow Model 247.883961
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951-11951

Connecting

951-11952

951-11953

D -

710-06062

Bolt M8x45

Piston

710-06063

Bolt M8x35

Piston Pin Snap Ring

710-04968

Bolt M6x16

951-11954

Piston Pin

951-11320

Oil Tube Support

951-12579

Piston Ring Set

710-05349

Bolt M6x8

951-11956

Governor

951-11381

Oil Fill Tube O-Ring

951-11373

Radial Ball Bearing

951-12073

Oil Fill Tube Assembly

736-04453

Flat Washer

951-11904

Dipstick

O-Ring

714-04077

Governor

Shaft Clip

951-11971A

Dipstick

Assembly

951-I1958

Governor

Seal

951-11341A

Crankcase Kit (Inc.49,52,77,81)

951-I1365

Governor

Arm Shaft

951-11328B

Short Block Assembly

951-I1342

Crankshaft

951-I0307

Woodruff

715-04102

Dowel Pin 9 X 12

951-11350

Oil Drain Pipe

715-04092

Dowel Pin 7 X 14

736-04440

Drain Pipe Washer 10X16X1.5

951-I1959

Camshaft

710-04906

Oil Drain Plug Bolt

951-I1376

Crankcase Cover Gasket

951-11499

Oil Seal

736-04545

Washer

140

951-11968

Balance Gear Assembly

951-I1283

Oil Fill Plug Assembly

141

951-11969

Bearing

951-I1577

O-Ring

143

951-10641

Oil Drain Asm

951-14220

Crankcase Cover

144

951-11330A

Gasket Kit - Complete

951-I1340

Crankcase Cover Kit
145

951-11331

146

952Z483-SU B

Rod Assembly

Gear/Shaft

Assembly

Kit (Inc.49,54,55,65,81)

(Inc.40-44,48-68,77-81,102,105,106,108

Key

ll0,111,125,131,132,140,141)

Assembly

(Inc.52,59,65,79,81,106,

(Inc.49,59,60,64-68)
65

951-11375

Oil Seal

710-06061

Bolt M8x38

Bracket

Gasket Kit- External
(Inc.79,108,125,131-133)

Complete

Engine

108,125,131-133)

Craftsman Engine Model 483-SUBForSnow Model 247.883961

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11s

11_

116"--_)

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142

114

112

11o

113

123
1::4

123
122

121

120 119
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123
123

123

145- Gasket Kit- I:xternal

146- Complete
Engine

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128

Craftsman Engine Model 483-SUBForSnow Model 247.883%1
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100

951-11337

Valve Kit

116

951-12081

Exhaust Lash Cap

101

951-11337

Valve Kit

117

951-11965

Push Rod Guide

102

951-11962

Tappet

118

951-11981

Rocker Arm Assembly

103

951-11335

Push Rod Kit

119

710-04962

Bolt, Pivot

104

951-12555

Cylinder

Head Kit (Inc.106,110-112,125)

120

951-11966

Rocker Arm

Head Assembly

121

751-11123

Adjusting

(Inc.100,101,104,106,108-112,

122

751-11124

Pivot Locking

114-122,125,129-133)

123

710-05054

Valve Cover Bolt

951-11220

Valve Cover

951-11329B

Cylinder

Nut ,Valve
Nut

105

715-04097

Dowel Pin

124

106

951-11963

Cylinder

125

951-11967

Valve Cover Gasket

107

951-10292

Spark Plug/F6Rtc

126a

731-07059

Breather

726-04101

Head Gasket

Hose

108

951-11212

Muffler

Gasket

126b

Breather

Hose Clamp

109

710-04964

Exhaust Stud M8x48.5

127

951-11317

Cylinder

Baffle

109

951-11207

Muffler

128

710-04915

Bolt M6x12

110

710-06064

Bolt MlOxl.25x87

142

951-11333

Valve Cover Kit

111

710-06065

Bolt MlOx1.25x65

144

951-11330A

Gasket Kit - Complete

112

951-11964

Intake Valve Seal

113

951-12077

Intake Valve Spring Retainer

114

951-12078

Valve Spring

115

951-12080

Exhaust Valve Spring Retainer

Stud Assembly

(I n c.52,59,65,79,81,106,108,125,131-133)
145

951-11331

Gasket Kit - External
(I n c.79,108,125,131-133)

146

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Engine

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84

91
96
89

710-04965

Screw M4 X 55

951-11313

Cooling

951-11196

Electric Starter

951-11314

Starter Cup

710-04967

Bolt M8x55

712-04220

Flywheel

710-04968

Bolt M6x16

Fan

Nut, M14x1.5

951-11305

Ignition

Coil Assembly

710-05350

Ignition

Coil Bolt

710-04915

Bolt M6x12

951-12553

Alternator

951-11211

Blower

951-14223

Recoil Starter Assembly

Assembly

Housing

710-04969

Bolt M6x30

710-04966

Bolt M6x8

736-04455

Flat Washer

951-11186

Alternator

710-04974

Bolt M6xl0

951-12556

Flywheel

Wire Clamp Bracket

Craftsman Engine Model 483-SUBForSnow Model 247.883961

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951-12533

951-I 1933

710-04970

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Fuel Cap Assembly

951-11336

Fuel Line Kit

Fuel Level Indicator

951-11700

Fuel Hose Clamp

Bolt M8x20

710-04921

Bolt M8x14

951-11182

Fuel Tank Mounting

750-05312

Bushing,

Slot

750-05313

Bushing,

Rnd

712-04212

Flange Nut M6

951-11201

Fuel Tank Assembly

710-04908

Governor

Arm Bolt M6X21

951-11307

Governor

Arm

951-11306

Governor

Spring

951-11319

Fuel Tank Shroud

951-11318

Fuel Tank Mounting

951-11351

Engine Shroud

951-11203

Throttle

951-11309

Governor

710-04968

Bolt M6x16

736-04452

Bush

Bracket

Return Spring
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FEDERAL
and/or CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONCONTROL
WARRANTYSTATEMENT
YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGATIONS
MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products
California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or
warranty

on your 2013 and later small off-road

spark-ignited

engine and equipment

(outdoor

equipment

engines

must be designed,

built and equipped

to meet the State's stringent

equipment

engines

must be designed,

built, and equipped

to meet the U.S. EPA small off-road

equipment

anti-smog

certified
exhaust)

engine).

standards

engine

diagnosis,

condition

exists, MTD Consumer

Group Inc will repair your outdoor

equipment

new outdoor

regulations).

of time listed below, provided

Your ECS may include parts such as the carburetor, fuel-injection
system, ignition system, catalytic converter,
valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors,
and other associated emission-related
components.
Where a warrantable

In California,

(in other states, outdoor

spark ignition

Consumer Group Inc must warrant the ECSon your outdoor equipment
engine for the period
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
of the outdoor equipment
engine.

for sale in the state of
control system (ECS)

MTD

there has been no

fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps,

engine at no cost to you including

parts, and labor.

MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTYCOVERAGE:
This emission

control system is warranted

for two years. If any emission-related

part on your outdoor

part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc. In the event that a component
Manufacturer's
equipment warranty, the longer coverage period will apply.

equipment

is covered

engine

for longer

is defective,

the

than two years by the

/
OWNERSWARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the outdoor equipment
engine
Consumer Group Inc recommends
Group Inc cannot deny warranty
As the outdoor
your outdoor

equipment
equipment

owner, you are responsible
that you retain all receipts

for performance
of the required maintenance
listed in your owner's manual. MTD
covering maintenance
on your outdoor equipment
engine, but MTD Consumer

solely for the lack of receipts.

engine

owner, you should

however

be aware that MTD Consumer

engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,

improper

Group Inc may deny you warranty

maintenance,

or unapproved

coverage

modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your outdoor equipment
engine to MTD Consumer Group Inc's distribution
center or service center as soon
as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed
in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question
regarding
http://su

your warranty
pport.mtd

coverage,

you should contact

the MTD Consumer

Group Inc Service Department

at 1-800-800-7310

or at

prod ucts.com.

GENERALEMISSIONS
WARRANTYCOVERAGE:
MTD Consumer
designed,

Group Inc warrants

built, and equipped

cause the failure of a warranted
The warranty

period

Subject to certain
1.

to the ultimate

so as to conform
part for a period

Any warranted

and exclusions

regulations;

equipment

Group Inc according

remainder

of the period.

for replacement

to subsection

as required

Any warranted
part that is scheduled
stated above. Any such part repaired

only for regular inspection
or replaced under warranty

Any warranted

for replacement

part that is scheduled

replacement

as required

to an ultimate

maintenance

(4) below. Any such part repaired

of time before the first scheduled

that the outdoor

on emission-related

stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty

Consumer

period

purchaser

and (2) free from defects

engine is delivered

as stated below, the warranty

part that is not scheduled
period

and each subsequent

equipment

in materials

engine

is: (1)

and workmanship

purchaser

or first placed into service.

parts is as follows:

in the written

coverage,

instructions

supplied

the part will be repaired

or replaced

under warranty

is warranted

or replaced

will be warranted

for the

in the written instructions
supplied is warranted for the warranty
will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.
maintenance

in the written

instructions

supplied

date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled

Repair or replacement
to the owner.

Notwithstanding

of any warranted

the provisions

service the subject engines
6.

The outdoor

equipment

emission-related
7.

MTD Consumer
warranty

Throughout
warranted

herein, warranty

part, provided

the off-road

herein must be performed

services or repairs will be provided

for diagnostic

that such diagnostic

Group Inc is liable for damages

parts sufficient

provisions

is warranted
replacement,

at a warranty

at all of our distribution

period

station

for the
the part
under

at no charge

centers that are franchised

or equipment.

engine owner will not be charged

warranted

of any warranted

Any replacement

part under the warranty

for

by MTD

will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced
warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement
point for the part.
4.

that

of two years.

begins on the date the outdoor

conditions

the warranty

purchaser

with all applicable

to other engine

labor that is directly

work is performed
or equipment

associated

at a warranty

components

with diagnosis

of a defective,

station.

proximately

caused by a failure under

part.
engine

and equipment

warranty

to meet the expected

demand

part may be used in the performance

the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty

period

stated above, MTD Consumer

Group Inc will maintain

a supply of

for such parts.

of any warranty

obligations

maintenance

of MTD Consumer

or repairs and must be provided

Group Inc.

without

charge to

10. Add-on
ormodified
partsthatarenotexempted
bytheAirResources
Board
maynotbeused.
Theuseofanynon-exempted
add-on
or
modified
partsbytheultimate
purchaser
willbegrounds
fordisallowing
awarranty
claims.
MTDConsumer
Group
Incwillnotbeliable
to
warrant
failures
ofwarranted
partscaused
bytheuseofanon-exempted
add-on
ormodified
part.
WARRANTED
PARTS:
The repair or replacement
of any warranted
part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if
MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates
that the outdoor equipment
engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly
maintained, and that
such abuse, neglect,
any adjustment
coverage.

Further, the coverage

The following
1.

or improper

of a component

emission

Fuel Metering

warranty

maintenance

was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement

that has a factory
under this warranty
parts are covered

installed,
extends

and properly

operating,

adjustment

limiting

of the part. That notwithstanding,
device is still eligible

only to parts that were present on the off-road

for warranty

engine and equipment

purchased.

(if applicable):

System

Cold start enrichment
Carburetor

system (soft choke)

and internal

parts (or fuel injection

system)

Fuel pump
Fuel tank
2.

Air Induction

System

Air cleaner
Intake manifold
3.

Ignition

System

Spark plug(s)
Magneto
4.

ignition

system

Exhaust System
Catalytic

converter

SAI (Reed valve)
5.

Miscellaneous

Items Used in Above System

Vacuum, temperature,
Connectors
6.

Evaporative

position,

time sensitive valves and switches

and assemblies

Control

Fuel hose
Fuel hose clamps
Tethered
Carbon

fuel cap
canister

Vapor lines

050790 Rev.A

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