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Electric Start
SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.883971

,, 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

Estates,

www.craftsman.com

IL 60179, U.S.A.
Form No. 769-08168B
(June 17, 2013)

Warranty Statement ..................................
Safe Operation Practices ..........................
Assembly ..................................................
Operation ..................................................
Service and Maintenance .........................
Off-Season Storage ..................................

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CRAFTSMANCX TWOYEAR FULL WARRANTY
FORTWO YEARSfrom the dateof purchase,this productis warrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship.A defective
productwill receivefree repairor replacementif repairis unavailable.
Forwarranty coverage details to obtain free repairor replacement,visit the web site: www.craftsman.com
Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in material and workmanship. Warranty coveragedoes NOT include:
•
Expendableitemsthat can wearoutfrom normalusewithin the warrantyperiod,includingbutnot limitedto augers,augerpaddles,
drift cutters,skid shoes,shaveplate,shearpins, sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter.
•
Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups.
•

Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails, thorns,stumps,or glass.

•
•

Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfrom normalwear,accident,or improper
operationor maintenance.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,including
but notlimitedto damagecaused byover-speedingthe engine,or from
impacting
objectsthat bendthe frame,auger shaft,etc.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnot limitedto, electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby
improperstorage,failureto usethe propergrade and amountof engineoil,or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the
instructions
containedinthe operator'smanual.

•

•
•

Engine(fuel system)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale). Ingeneral,fuel shouldbe
usedwithin30 days of its purchasedate.
Normaldeteriorationand wearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement.
This warrantyis void if this productisever usedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedto anotherperson.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and youmay alsohaveother rightswhichvary from stateto state.
Sears Brands ManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOil Type:
EngineOil Capacity:

5W-30
37 ounces

FuelCapacity:
SparkPlug:

Approx.5 Quarts
F6RTC(951-10292)

SparkPlugGap:

.020"to .030"

Model Number.................................................................
Serial Number .................................................................
Date of Purchase .............................................................
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber
and dateof purchaseabove

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.Filltank to 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

NOTE:References
to rightor left sideof the snowthroweraredeterminedfrom the
operatingpositionlookingforwardto the front of the machine.
Removing

From

(:rate

Removescrewsfrom the bottomofthe cratesecuringthe sides,andendsof
the shippingcrate.

Liftoff the top off of the crateandsetout of thewayofthe assemblyarea.

Removeanddiscardplasticbagthat coversunit.

Removeanyloosepartsincludedwith unit (e.g.,Operator'sManual,etc.).

Pushdownonthe lowerhandleandpullunit backout of crate.

Makecertainthe cratehasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.

Assembly
1.

Removeanypackagingmaterialfromthe upperhandle.

Removethe lowerplasticwing nut,bellevillewasherandcarriageboltfrom
eachsideof the upperhandle;then raisethe upperhandleassemblyuntil it
snapsoverthe lowerhandle.SeeFigure1.

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Figure2

ChuteAssembly
1.

Removelocknutsandscrewssecuringoneofthe flangekeepersto the chute
assembly.Loosenthe fastenersof theothertwo flangekeepers.SeeFigure
3.

Figure1

Lookingbeneaththe handlepanel,checkthatall of the cables(steering,
auger,shift, anddrive)areproperlyroutedandnot pinchedor kinked.
Makecertainthe springsat the lowerendofthe augeranddrivecablesare
securelyhookedinto theirrespectiveactuatorbrackets.

Securethe upperhandleandlowerhandlewiththe two wing nuts,belleville
washers,andcarriagebolts removedearlier.Tightenthe twowing nuts
alreadyinstalledin the upperholesto firmly securethe upperhandleand
supporttubes.SeeFigure2.

Figure3
2.

Loosen,but do not remove,the chutecrankbracketinordertoattachthe
chuteassembly.SeeFigure5.

Place
chuteassembly
ontochutebaseasshowninFigure4. Makesurethatthe
chutenotches
engagewith thespiralendof chutedirectionalcontrol,andthe
two flangekeepers
arebeneaththeflangeonthe chutebase.

Secureflangekeeperremovedearlierwith locknutsandscrews.Tighten
down nutssecuringtheothertwo flangekeepers.SeeFigure5.

Set-Up

/ /
/

ShearPins
Apairofreplacement
auger
shear
pinsandbowtiecotter
pinshave
been
included
withyour
snowthrower.
They
arestored
intheholes
provided
intheplastic
dash
panel
asseen
in
Figure7.Forinformation
regarding
replacing
theshear
pins,seeReplacing
Shear
Pins
inthe
Operation
section
ofthismanual.

Figure 4

......

Figure7

ChuteClean-OutTool
Thechutedean-outtool isfastenedto the top of the augerhousingwitha
mountingclip andacabletie at the factory.Cutthe cabletie beforeoperatingthe
snowthrower.SeeFigure8.

Clean-outTool

Figure5
5.

Re-tightenthe hardwaresecuringthechutecrankbracket.

Checkthatthe chutecablesareproperlyroutedthroughthe cableguideon
top of engineshroud.SeeFigure6.

/
/

Figure8

Figure 6

Drift Cutters

Adding Fuel

Thesnowthrowerdrift cuttersaremountedinverted
at the factoryforshipping
purposes.
1.

Useextreme carewhen handling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive. Neverfuel the machineindoorsor
while the engine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand
othersourcesof ignition.

Removethe fourwing knobs(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.Place
drift cutter inuprightpositionandre-secure.SeeFigure9.

Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof equipment moving parts. Donot usea
pressurizedstarting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.
1.

Cleanaroundfuelfillbeforeremovingcapto fuel.

Afuel levelindicatoris locatedinthe fuel tank.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe
fuel levelindictor,Figure10,Becarefulnot to overfill,

FuelLevelIndicalor
TopView

J
Figure9

TirePressure(Pneumatic Tires)

Underanycircumstance
donot exceedmanufacturer'srecommended
psi.
Equaltire pressureshould be maintained at all times. Excessive
pressure
whenseating beadsmay causetire/rim assemblyto burst with force
sufficient to causeseriousinjury.Referto sidewallof tire for recommended
pressure.
Figure
10

Thetirescanbeover-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthe tire pressure
beforeoperatingthesnowthrower. Referto thetire sidewall formanufactures's
recommended
psianddeflate(orinflate)the tiresasnecessary.

CheckingOil Level

NOTE:Equaltire pressure
isto bemaintainedat all timesforperformancepurposes.

FuelRecommendations
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedto minimizecombustionchamber
deposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasoline
with up to 10%ethanolor 1__%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
or dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterinthe fueltank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.

Theengine isshippedwith oilin the engine.Youmust, however,check
the oiilevel prior to operatingthe snowthrower. Runningthe engine
with insufficientoilcancauseseriousengine damageandvoidthe engine
warranty.
NOTE:Besureto checkthe engineona levelsurfacewith the enginestopped.
Toavoidenginedamage,it isimportantto:

Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawith the enginestopped.Donot smokeor
allowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineisrefueled
or where
gasolineisstored.

Checkoil levelbeforeeachuseandevery5 operatinghourswhenengineis
warm.Checkoil levelmorefrequentlyduringenginebreak-in.

Donot overfillthe fueltank.After refueling,
makesurethe tank capisclosed
properlyandsecurely.

Besureoil fillcap/plugistightenedsecurelywhenchecking.

Keepoil levelbetween"H"and"L" marksondipstkk. SeeFigure11.

Becarefulnot to spillfuelwhenrefueling.
Spilledfuelor fuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdry beforestartingthe
engine.
Avoidrepeated
or prolongedcontactwith skinor breathingof vapor.

Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.SeeFigure11.

Insertthe cap/dipstickintotheoil fillerneck,andtightenthe capturning
clockwiseuntil capisseated.

Whileobservingthe distancebetweenthe shaveplateandthe ground,
adjustthe skidsshoesupor down toachievethe desiredshaveplateheight.
SeeFigure12.

Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceofskidshoesareagainstthe ground
to avoidunevenwearonthe skidshoes;thentighten nutsandboltssecurely.

Lower
Shave
Plate

ShavePlate
Figure11
NOTE:Onsomeengines,a threadedscrewcapwill bepresentinsteadof the quarter
turn lockingcap.In the instanceof athreadedoil cap/dipstkk,DONOTscrewthe
cap/dipstkkinto check.Checkthe oil byrestingthe cap/dipstkkon the threads,but
not screwingit in.

Raise
Shave
Plate
_J

Removethe oil filler cap/dipstick.Ifthe levelis low,slowlyaddoil until oil
levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow (L),Figure11.

Replace
andtightencap/dipstkkfirmly beforestartingengine.

Figure12

Augerand Drive Control Cables

NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwith oil maycausesmoking,hardstarting,or
sparkplugfouling.

Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollow all
instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verify your snowthrower is
operatingsafelyandproperly.

NOTE:DONOTallowoil levelto fall belowthe"L" markon thedipstick.Doingso
mayresultinequipmentmalfunctionsor damage.
NOTE"
Tochangethe oil on yourengine,seethe MaintenanceSectionofthe engine
operator'smanualincludedwith the snowthrower.

Testing Auger Drive Control

Adjustments

Whenthe augercontrolis releasedandinthe disengaged
"up" position,the
cableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight. Referto Figure13.

Skid Shoes

Inawell-ventilatedarea,startthe snowthrowerengineasinstructedinthe
Operationsectionofthis manual.Makesurethe throttle issetinthe FAST
position.

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

Allowthe augerto remainengagedforapproximatelyten (10)seconds
beforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.
NOTE:
Whenengagingthe auger,youmayheara"chirp"sound.Thisis
normal,it isthe beltengagingthe pulley.Asthe belt wears,thissoundwill
not beheardwhenengagingthe auger.

With the throttlecontrolinthe FAST
(rabbit)positionandthe augercontrol
in the disengaged
"up" position,walk to thefront of the machine.

Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardat the factoryforshipping
purposes.Adjustthemdownwardprior tooperatingthe snowthrower.

It isnotrecommended
that you operatethis snow thrower on gravelas
it caneasilypickupand throw loosegravel,causingpersonalinjury or
damageto the snowthrower and surroundingproperty.
Forclosesnowremovalonasmoothsurface,
adjusttheskidshoessothatthe shaveplate
onthebottomofthe augerhousingisjustoff theground.
Adjustthe skidshoesto a lowerpositionto raisethe shaveplateoffthe ground
whenclearingunevenareas,suchasa ribbontypedrivewayor agraveldriveway
NOTE:Ifyouchooseto operatethe snowthroweron agravelsurface,keepthe skid
shoesin positionformaximumclearancebetweenthegroundandthe shaveplate.

Toadjust the skid shoes:
1.

Adjustskidshoesbylooseningthe six(threeon eachside)hexnutsand
carriagebolts securingthe skidshoesto the augerhousing.Referto Figure
12.

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

Testing Drive Control& SpeedSelector Lever
1.

Withthe engineturnedoff, movethespeedselectorleverinto sixth(6)
position.Referto Figure13.

Withthe wheeldrivecontrolreleased,pushthe snowthrowerforward,then
pull it back.Themachineshouldmovefreely.

Engagethe drivecontrolandattemptto movethe machinebothforward
andback,resistanceshouldbefelt.

Movethe speedselectorleverintothe fast reverse(R2)positionandrepeat
the previoustwosteps.

If youexperienced
resistancerollingthe unit, eitherwhenrepositioningthe
speedselectorleverfrom 6to R2or whenattemptingto movethe machine
with thedrivecontrolreleased,adjustthe drivecontrolimmediately.See
AdjustingDriveandAugerControls.

Figure14
Adjustthe locknut asfollows:If adjustingthedrivecable,threadthe lock
nut outward(downthe coupler)to lengthenthe cableandallowthe unit to
movefreelywhenthe controlisreleased.Threadthe locknut inward(upthe
coupler)to shortenthe cableto reduceslippageandpreventthe machine
from beingeasilymovedwith the drivecontrolengaged.

_eedSelector Lever

ChuteTilt
Auc

Control

Donotover-tightenthe cable.Over-tighteningmay preventthe augershaft
from disengagingandcompromisethe safetyof the snowthrower.
Drive
--Control
Cable

Auger
Control
Cable

Ifadjustingthe augercable,threadthe locknut outwardstowardsend
of threadto lengthenthecableasnecessary
tostop theaugershaftfrom
turningwhenthe controlisreleased.

Securely
hookeachcable'sspringinto the appropriateholeof the respective
actuatorbracket.Bothcableshookinto the rearward-mosthole ineach
bracket,asshownin Figure14.

Repeatthewheeldriveandaugercontrolteststo verifyproperadjustment.
Repeatpreviousstepsif necessary
to attainproperadjustmentofeachcable.

Figure 13

Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls
1.

Frombeneaththe handle,pull downwardonthe appropriatecableand
unhookthe springfoundonthe endof the cablefrom its respectiveactuator
bracket.Referto Figure14andFigure15.

Slidethe springupthe cableto exposethe cablecouplerthreadsandlock
nut.Referto Figure15.

Figure15

WheelDriveControl
_eedSelectorLever

Headlight

ChutePitch Control"
FuelTank
erControl

FuelCap
OilFill

WheelSteeringControl

ChuteAssemb[

ChuteDirectionalControl

Drift Cutter

Primer

OilFiller
Cap/Dipstick
I
,-- FuN Fill

_ _
f
tL_

Auger Housing

Ch_

Electric
Start
Button
Bectric
Switch Box

- Starter Handle

Auger
_Skid Shoe
Oil Drain
Figure16

ChokeControl

Snowthrowercontrolsandfeaturesaredescribedbelowandillustrated
in Figure
16.

Speedselector Lever

Thechokecontrolisfound onthe rearofthe engineand
isactivatedbyrotatingthe controlcounter-clockwise.
Activatingthe chokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateonthe
carburetorandaidsinstartingthe engine.

Key

Thekeyisasafetydevice.It mustbefully insertedintothe
ignitionin orderforthe engineto start. Remove
the key
whenthe snowthrowerisnot in use.

Thespeedselectorleverislocatedinthe right sideofthe handle
panelandisusedto determinegroundspeedanddirectionof
travel.

Forward
Therearesixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)isthe slowestand
positionsix(6)isthe fastest.

Reverse

t 2
F1

Therearetwo reverse(R)speeds.One(R1)isthe slowerandtwo
(R2)isthefaster.

IMPORTAfl#Donot turnthe keyinanattemptto startthe
engine.Doingsomaycauseit to break.

Meets ANSi Safety Standards
Craftsman

Snow Throwers conform

to the safety standard of the American

National Standards institute (ANSI).

ThrottleControl

AugerControl

===..__
Thethrottlecontrolislocatedonthe rearofthe engine.It regulatesthe speedofthe
engineandwill shutoffthe enginewhen movedintothe STOP
position.

Primer
carburetorto aidinstartinga"Cold"engine,or restartinga
Pressing
the primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe engine's
warmengine.

_,_P_.._.L

Oil Fill

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

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoil addedthroughtheoil fill.

DriveControl / AugerClutch Lock

Oil Drain
Engineoil canbedrainedthroughtheoil drain.

FuelCap
Un-threadthe gascapto addgasolineto the fuel tank.

Muffler
Engineexhaustexiststhe engineviathe muffler.

ElectricStarterOutlet
Requires
the useof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda 120Vpowersource/
wall outlet.

RecoilStarter Handle
Thedrivecontrolislocatedonthe right handle.Squeezethe controlgripagainstthe
handleto engagethe wheeldrive.Release
the handleto stop.

Thishandleisusedto manuallystartthe engine.

ElectricStarterButton

Thedrivecontrolalsolocksthe augercontrolsothatyoucanoperatethe chute
directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowingprocess.Ifthe auger
controlisengagedsimultaneouslywiththe drivecontrol,the operatorcanrelease
the augercontrol(onthe left handle)andthe augerwill remainengaged.Release
bothcontrolsto stopthe augerandwheeldrive.

Pressing
the electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectricstarterwhen
pluggedinto a 120Vpowersource.

Auger
Whenengaged,the augerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintothe augerhousing.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethe drivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failureto dosowill
resultinincreasedwearon yourmachine'sdrivesystem.

ChuteAssembly
Snowdrawnintothe augerhousingisdischarged
out the chuteassembly.

Drift Cutters
Thedrift cuttersaredesignedforusein deepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfor normal
snowconditions.Maneuverthe snowthrowersothatthe cutterspenetratea high
standingsnowdrift to assistsnowfalling into the augersforthrowing.

Skid Shoes
Position
theskidshoes
based
onsurface
conditions.
Adjustupward
forhard-packed
snow.
Adjustdownward
whenoperating
ongravelorcrushed
rocksurfaces.

Two-WayChute-Pitch Control

Chute Clean-Out Tool

Thetwo-waychute-pitchcontrolis locatedon the [eft sideofthe handlepaneland
isusedto controlthe distanceof snowdischargefrom the chute.
Tochangethe upperchuteangleto controlthe distancethatsnowisthrown,
pivotthe [everforwardor backward.
Movethe [everforwardto pivotthe upperchutedownandreducethe
distancesnowis thrown.

Neveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchute assembly.Shutoff engine
and remainbehind handlesuntilall movingpartshavestoppedbefore
unclogging.

Movetheleverrearward
topivottheupperchuteupward
andincrease
the
distance
snowisthrown.
NOTE:
Toincrease
ordecrease
thetension
onthetwo-waychutecontrol,
tightenorloosen
thewingknobonthechuteassembly.
CHUTE

D|SCHABGE _

DiRECTiONAL

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

CONTROL

Release
boththe AugerControlandthe DriveControl.

Stopthe enginebyremovingthe ignitionkey.

Removetheclean-outtool fromthe clip whichsecuresit to the rearof the
augerhousing.

Usethe shovel-shaped
endofthe clean-outtool todislodgeandscoopany
snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthe chuteassembly.

Refasten
the clean-outtool to the mountingclip onthe rearof theauger
housing,reinsertthe ignitionkeyandstartthe snowthrower'sengine.

Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
the augercontrolfora fewsecondsto clearanyremainingsnowandicefrom
the chuteassembly.

D|SCHARGE
i

CHUTE TILT
DOWN

CHUTE TILT
UP

Before Starting Engine

Chute Directional Control
Read,understand,andfollow all instructions
and warnings on the machine
and inthis manualbeforeoperating.

Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedonthe left sideof the snowthrower.
Tochangethe directioninwhichsnowisthrown,crankclockwiseto
dischargeto the left andcounterclockwise
to dischargeto the right.

Oil
Theunit wasshippedwith oil inthe engine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperation
to ensureadequateoil inthe engine.Forfurther instructions,referto the Service&
Maintenancesectionof thismanual.

Wheel Steering Controls
Theleft andrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedonthe undersideofthe
handles.Squeeze
the right controlto turn right; squeeze
the left controlto turn left.

NOTE:Besureto checkthe engineona levelsurfacewith theengine
stopped.

NOTE:Operatethe snowthrowerinopenareasuntil youarefamiliarwith these
controls.

Headlight

Removetheoil filler cap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

Insertthe cap/dipstickinto theoil filler neck,andtightenthe capturning
clockwiseuntil capisseated.

Theheadlightis locatedinsideofthe handlepanel.

NOTE:Onsomeengines,a threadedscrewcapwill be presentinsteadof
the quarterturn lockingcap.Inthe instanceof athreadedoil cap/dipstick,
DONOTscrewthe cap/dipstkkinto check.Checktheoil byrestingthe cap/
dipstickonthe threads,but notscrewingit in.

Drift cutters
Thedrift cuttersaredesignedfor useindeepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfor normal
snowconditions.Maneuverthe snowthrowersothatthe cutterspenetratea high
standingsnowdrift to assistsnowfallinginto the augersforthrowing.

Removetheoil filler cap/dipstick.Ifthe levelislow,slowlyaddoil (5W-30,
with a minimumclassificationof SF/SG)
untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh
(H)andlow (L).
NOTE:Donot overfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking,hard
startingor sparkplugfouling.

Replace
andtightencap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.

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

Useextreme carewhenhandling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable
and the vapors areexplosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor while the
engine ishot or running. Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesand other
sourcesof ignition.

Ifyouhaveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,
proceedasfollows.If youdonot
havethe properhousewiring, DONOTusethe electricstarterunderanyconditions.

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombustionchamber
deposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasolinewith up to 10%ethanolor 15%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
or dirty gasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,or waterinthe fuel tank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.
Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donot smokeor
allowflamesor sparksintheareawherethe engineisrefueledor where
gasolineisstored.
Donot overfillthe fuel tank.After refueling,makesurethe tank capisclosed
properlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnot to spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel or fuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuelis spilled,makesurethe areaisdry beforestartingthe
engine.

Plugthe extensioncordintothe outlet locatedonthe engine'ssurface.Plug
the otherendof extensioncordintoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,AC
outlet inawell-ventilatedarea.

Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_j_

Movechoketo the CHOKE
position[,j €[ (coldenginestart).

NOTE:Ifthe engineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolin the RUNposition
position.
insteadof CHOKE

Pushprimerthreetimes(3x),makingsureto covervent holeinprimerbulb
when pushing.If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent
holewhen pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto be repeated.

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

Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwith skinor breathingof vapor
1.

Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcapto fuelto preventdebrisfrom
enteringfueltank..

Afuel levelindicatorislocatedin the fueltank.Filltank until fuel reachesthe
fuel levelindictor.SeeFigure10inset.Becarefulnot to overfill.

Starting The Engine

Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof moving parts. Donot usea pressurized
starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.
flOTE:Allowthe enginetowarmup forafew minutesafter starting.Theenginewill
not developfull poweruntil it reachesoperatingtemperatures.
1.

Makecertainboth theaugercontrolanddrivecontrolareinthe disengaged
(released)position.

Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donot attemptto turnthe
key.

position.

I."1

Toprolong starter life, useshort starting cycles(5 secondsmaximum, then
wait oneminute).
7.

Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontroltothe RUNposition.If
the enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokeposition
fora shortperiodof time,andthenslowlyrotatethe chokeintothe RUN
position.

Afterengineis running,disconnectpowercordfrom electricstarter.When
disconnecting,
alwaysunplugthe endat thewall outlet beforeunplugging
the oppositeendfromthe engine.

RecoilStarter

Donot pull the starter handlewhilethe engine running.
1.

Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithout the keyisfully insertedintothe ignition
switch.

Movechoketo the CHOKE
warm,placechokeinthe RUNposition.

Electric Starter

Pushprimerthreetimes,makingsureto coverventholewhenpushing.
Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent holewhen
pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.

Pullgentlyonthestarterhandleuntilit beginsto resist,thenpullquicklyand
forcefullyto overcome
the compression.
Engineshouldstart.Donot release
the
handleandallowit to snapback.ReturnropeSLOWLY
to originalposition.If
required,repeatthisstep.

Theoptional electricstarter isequippedwith a groundedthree-wire power
plug,and is designedto operate on 120volt AChouseholdcurrent. It mustbe
usedwith a properly groundedthree-prongextensioncordandreceptacle
at all times to avoidthe possibilityof electricshock.Followall instructions
carefully prior to operatingthe electric starter. DONOTuseelectricstarter in
the rain.
Determinethat yourhome'swiring isathree-wiregroundedsystem.Aska licensed
electricianifyouarenot certain.

position.

I,"l pos tco,d
on
enginestart).Ifengineis

ReplacingShearpins
Theaugersaresecuredto thespiralshaftwith shearpinsandbow-tiecotterpins.
Ifthe augershouldstrikea foreignobjector icejam, the snowthrowerisdesigned
sothatthe pinsmayshear.Ifthe augerswill not turn, checkto seeif the pinshave
sheared.SeeFigure17.

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

StoppingThe Engine

NOTE:Twoextrashearpinsaresuppliedin the manualbag.

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runengineforafew minutesbefore
stoppingto helpdryoffany moistureonthe engine.
1.

Movethrottle controlto STOP
@

ine.Backfire or eric

NEVER
replacethe augershearpinswith anything otherthan SearsSKU#
88389/0EMPart No.738-0415Sreplacementshearpins.Anydamageto the
augergearboxor other components
asaresult of failing to do sowill NOTbe
coveredbyyoursnowthrower's warranty.

position.

,occur.

Removethe key.Removing
the keywill reducethe possibilityof
unauthorizedstartingof theenginewhileequipmentisnot in use.Keepthe
keyinasafeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithoutthe key.

Wipeall snowandmoisturefrom theareaaroundthe engineaswell asthe
areainandaroundthe wheeldrivecontrolandaugercontrol.Also,engage
andreleasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.

Alwaysturn off the snowthrower's engineand removethe key priorto
replacingshearpins.

ToEngageDrive
1.

With the throttle controlin the Fast(rabbit)_
position,movespeed
selectorleverinto oneof thesixforward(F)positionsor two reverse(R)
positions.Selecta speedappropriateforthe snowconditionsandapace
you'recomfortablewith.

NOTE: Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeeds
untilyouare comfortableand familiarwith the operationof the
snowthrower.
2.

Squeeze
the drivecontrolagainstthe handleandthe snow
throwerwill move.Release
it anddrivemotionwill stop.

NOTE:
NEVER
repositionthe speedselectorlever(changespeedsor directionof
travel)without first releasingthe drivecontrolandbringingthe snowthrowerto a
completestop.Doingsowill resultinprematurewearto the snowthrower'sdrive
system.

J
Figure17

ToEngageAuger
1.

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

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

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

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstop the engine.Wait until all moving partshavecometo acomplete
stop.Removethe keyto preventunintendedstarting. Alwayswearsafety
glassesduringoperation or while performingany adjustmentsor repairs.

EachUse

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

Engineoil level

Check

Looseor missinghardware

Tightenor replace

Unitandengine.

Clean

1st5- 8 hours

Engineoil

Change

25 hours

Engineoilf

Change

Controllinkagesandpivots

Lubewith light oil

50hours

Engineoil

Change

Annuallyor 100hours

Sparkplug

Cleanandre-gap,or elsereplacewith
new plug.

BeforeStorage

Fuelsystem

Runengineuntil it stopsfrom lackof fuel
or adda gasolineadditiveto the gasin
the tank.

Under heavy load or in high temperatures

EngineMaintence
CheckingEngine 0il

Beforelubricating, repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controlsand stop
Iengine.Wait until all moving parts havecometo a completestop.Remove
_thekeyto prevent unintendedfiring of the engine.
NOTE:Checkthe oil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil levelismaintained.
Whenaddingoil to the engine,referto viscositychartbelow.Engineoil capacity
isapproximately37ounces.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/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,but do not screwit in.

NOTE:Onsomeengines,a threadedscrewcapwill bepresentinstead
of
the quarterturn lockingcap.Inthe instance
of athreadedoil cap/dipstick,
DONOTscrewthe cap/dipstickinto check.Checkthe oil by restingthe cap/
dipstickon the threads,but not screwingit in.

Changing Engine Oil

Removethe oil filler cap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyaddoil until oil level
registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow (L).SeeFigure18.

Drainfuelfrom tankbyrunningengineuntil the fuel tank isempty.Besure
fuel fill capissecure.

Placesuitableoil collectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.

Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure19.

Tipengineto drainoil intothe container.Usedoil mustbedisposedof ata
propercollectioncenter.

Figure18

NOTE:Changethe engineoil afterthe first 5 hoursof operationandonceaseason
or every50hoursthereafter.

Replace
andtightencap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.

f
Ifthe engine hasbeenrunning, the muffler will be veryhot. Becareful not
to touchthe muffler.
NOTE:Checkthe sparkplugonceaseasonor every25hoursof operation.Change
the sparkplugonceaseasonor every100hours.
Toensureproperengineoperation,the sparkplug mustbeproperlygappedand
freeof deposits.
1.

Removethe sparkplug bootanduseasparkplug wrenchto removethe
plug.SeeFigure20.

Oil Drain
Plug

Spark Plug

Figure19

Usedoil isahazardouswaste product.Disposeof usedoil properly.Donot
discardwith householdwaste. Checkwith your localauthorities or Sears
ServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
5.

Reinstallthe drainplugandtightenit securely.

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

Spark Plug Boot

Figure20

DONOTusenon-detergent oil or 2-strokeengine oil. It could shortenthe
engine'sservicelife.

Visuallyinspect
the sparkplug.Discardthe sparkplug ifthereisapparent
wear,or if the insulator
iscrackedor chipped.Cleanthe sparkplugwith a
wire brushif it isto bereused.
Measurethe plug gapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessary
bybending
sideelectrode.SeeFigure21.Thegapshouldbesetto .02-.03inches(0.600.80mm).

(°F)-40 o -20 o 0o 200 400
(oc)
7.

-30o -20o -10 o 0o

Reinstallthe oil fillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyour handswith soapandwater assoonas
possibleafter handling usedoil.

CheckingSparkPlug

1..030 (.76 mm) Gap
2. Electrodes
3.

DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplug removed.DONOTcrankengine with
sparkplug removed.

Porcelain

Figure21

Wheels

Checkthatthe sparkplug washerisingoodconditionandthreadthe spark
plugin byhandto preventcross-threading.

Afterthe sparkplug isseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchto compress
the washer.
NOTE:
Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten 1/2-turnafter thespark
plugseatsto compress
the washer.Whenreinstallingausedsparkplug,
tighten 1/8- to 1/4-turnafterthe sparkplugseatsto compress
the washer.

At leastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoatthe axleswith a
multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Chute

Directional

Control

Onceaseason,lubricatethe eyebolt bushingandthe spiralwith 3-in-1oil.

Auger Shaft
At leastonceaseason,oneat atime,removeall ofthe shearpinsfrom the auger
shaft.Spraylubricantinsidethe hubof eachaugerspiralassemblyandaroundthe
spacersonthe augershaft.

' hot andcan damagethe engine.

Greasefittings canalsobefoundat eachendofthe augershaft.Lubricatewith a
greasegunonceaseason.SeeFigure23.

Carburetor Adjustment

GearCase

Thecarburetorisnot useradjustable.ContactSearsParts& Repairforadjustment.

Theaugergearcaseisequippedwith agreasefitting. Lubricatewith greaseoncea
season(orderpartnumber737-0168).SeeFigure23.

Lubrication
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
Atleastonceaseasonor afterevery25hoursof operation,removerearcover.
Lubricateall chains,sprockets,gears,bearings,shafts,andthe shiftingmechanism.
Useengineoil or aspraylubricant.Referto Figure22.

NOTE:Torelievepressure,removethe vent plugbeforelubricatingthe gearcase.
SeeFigure23. Failureto do socouldresultindamageto the gearcaseseals.

Augers

NOTE:Beforetippingthe uniton the front housing,runthe fuel tankempty
sofuel doesnot leakout of the fuel cap.

Eachof the augerspiralassemblies
issecuredto the spiralshaftwith ashearpin and
cotterpin. If theaugershouldstrikeaforeignobjector icejam, the snowthroweris
designedsothatthe pinsmayshear.

Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsonthe auger
housing.

Ifaugersdonot turn, checkto seeif pinshavesheared.

Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof the snowthrowerby
removingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. Referto Figure27.

Replace
the pinsif needed.Tworeplacement
shearpinsandcotterpins
havebeenprovidedwith thesnowthrower.Sprayanoil lubricantintoshaft
beforeinsertingnewpinsandsecuringwith newcotterpins.SeeFigure23.

Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil) to the hexshaft.SeeFigure
22.
NOTE:Becarefulnot to get anyoil onthe aluminumdriveplateor rubber
frktion wheel.Doingsowill hinderthesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipe
offany excessor spilledoil.
Atleastonceaseasongreasethe wheelaxlewithArcticgrease,partnumber
737-0318.
Thegreasefitting islocatedonthe wheelaxletube behindthe
wheelaxlesupportbracket.

Rubber Friction
Wheel

Bow-Tie Pins

Spacers

Aluminum
Drive

Figure23

Wheel Axle
Support Bracket

Figure22

ShavePlateand SkidShoes
Theshaveplateandskidshoeson the bottomofthe snowthroweraresubjectto
wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.

Skid Shoes
NOTE:Theskidshoeson thismachinehavetwo wearedges.Whenoneside
wearsout,theycanberotated180° to usethe otheredge.
Removethe sixcarriageboltsandhexnutsthatsecurethe two skidshoesto
the sidesofthe augerhousing.Referto Figure24.
2.

Positionthe newskidshoesandsecurewith the carriageboltsandhexnuts.
Makecertainthe skidshoesareadjustedto belevel.

ShavePlate
1.

Removethe hexnutsandcarriageboltsthat securethe shaveplatetothe
bottomofthe housing.Referto Figure24.

Removethe rearmosthexnut andcarriagebolt securingthe backof each
skidshoeto the sidesofthe housing.Loosenthe fourremaininghexnuts
securingthe skidshoes.

3.
4.

Figure25

ChuteBracketAdjustment

Slidethe shaveplateout ofthe off-setslotat the bottomof the housing,and
from betweenthe skidshoesandsidepanelsofthe housing.
With the mountingholestowardthe backof the unit, slidethe newshave
plateinto positionandsecurewiththe fastenersremovedpreviously.

Ifthe spiralatthe bottomof the chutedirectionalcontrolis notfully engagingwith
the chuteassembly,
the chutebracketcanbeadjusted.Todo so:
I.

Loosenthe two nutswhichsecurethechutebracketandrepositionit
slightly.SeeFigure26.

Retightenthe nuts.

Figure24

Adjustments
Shift Cable
If the full rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,referto the
Figure25andadjustthe shift cableasfollows:
I.

Placethe shift leverinthe fastestforwardspeedposition.

Loosenthe hex nut onthe shift cableindexbracket.SeeFigure25.

Pivotthe bracketdownwardtotake upslackinthe cable.

Retightenthe hexnut.

Figure26

ChuteControl
Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbyadjustingthe angleof the chute
assembly.Referto the Operationsectionforinstructions.
Theremotechutecontrolcableshavebeenpre-adjustedat the factory.Movethe
remotechuteleveronthe controlpanelforwardto pivot the upperchutedown;
movethe leverrearwardto pivotthe upperchuteup.

Wheeldrivecontrol

Auger Control

RefertotheAdjustment
section
oftheAssembly
instructions
toadjustthewheel
drivecontrol.
Tofurthercheck
theadjustment,
proceed
asfollows:

Refer
totheAssembly
section
forinstructions
onadjusting
theaugercontrolcable.

Skid Shoes

Withthe snowthrowertippedforward(be certainto runthe
fueltank dry beforetippingthe unitforward),removethe frame
coverunderneaththe snowthrowerby removingthe self-tapping
screws.See Figure27.

Refer
totheAssembly
section
forinstructions
onadjusting
theskidshoes.
Tire Pressure
Refer
totheAssembly
section
forinstructions
onadjusting
thetirepressure.

Belt replacement
Belt RemovalPreparation

___11/_
...... __ !........

Removethe chutecrank rod from thechute crank assemblyby
removingthe hair pin clip shownin Figure29. Movethechute
crank rod awayfrom the assemblyas shown.

Removethreeself-tapscrewson bothsides of the transmission
housingas shown in Figure29.

..........

%
Figure27
.

Locatethe openingbetweenthe axle supportbracketand
thefront frame support(See Figure28). Lookingthroughthis
opening,with the wheeldrivecontrol released,theremustbe
clearancebetweenthefrictionwheeland the driveplatein all
positionsof the speedselector lever.
Withthe wheeldrivecontrolengaged,the frictionwheelmust
contactthedrive plate.See Figure28.

Figure29
3.

Removethe plasticbeltcover,locatednearthe engine,by removing thethree self-tappingscrewsthat secure it. See Figure30.

Figure28
4.

If there is no frictionwheelclearance,or the frictionwheeldoes
not solidlycontactthe driveplate, re-adjustthe lock nuton the
lowerend of thedrive cablefollowingthe instructionsin the
Assemblysection.
Reassemblethe framecover.

Figure30

4. Loosen
theboltshown
inFigure
31securing
thebeltkeeper
bracket
andremove
theotherbolt.Push
thebeltkeeper
and
bracket
upofftheengine
pulley.

Loosen

z-fitting

Figure33
Figure31

Placea blockof woodunderneaththeaugerhousingas shownin
Figure34 and separateaugerhousingfromtheframebytiltingthe
housingforwardand pullingup the handles.

Blocktheimpellerwitha pieceofwoodto preventitfromspinningand
usea 1/2"wrenchto removethehexscrewandflatwasherfromthe

Auger Belt Replacement
1.

Removethebow-tieclip and flat washerfrom theferrulein order
to disconnectthe augeridlerrod from the brakebracketassembly. See Figure32.

centerofthe pulleyon theaugerhousing.SeeA in Figure35.
Lift the brakebracketassemblyout of the pulleygroove(B in
Figure35) and slide the pulleyassemblyoff the postsof the auger
pulleyadapter(C) to removethe old belt.

ger Idler Rod
Figure32

Figure34

NOTE:
Thepulleyadapter
mayslideofftheaugerinputshaftwhenremoving
thepulley.Use
extracautiontoensure
theadapter
doesfalland/orget
damaged
whenremoving
thepulley.

NOTE:Makesurethat the locationof the ferruleon the augeridler rodis
maintained.

2.
3.

Slip the augercontrolbelt (thefront belt) off the enginepulley.
Pull the brakebracketassemblytowardsthe cableguide roller
and unhookthe augercable z-fitting.See Figure33.

Fromboth sidesof the the frameassembly,use a 1/2" wrenchto
removethe threehex tap screwssecuringthe frameto the auger
housingassembly.Referbackto Figure29.

Placethe newauger beltin the V-grooveof the auger pulleyand
placethe pulleyw/belt insidethebelt keepers.
Turnthe pulleyas necessaryto alignits threeslotsapproximately
with thepostsof thepulleyadapter,thenpivotthe brakebracket
assemblyawayfrom the pulleygroove. Whilealigningthe pulley
slotsand adapterposts, pushtheauger pulleyfully onto the
adapter.Referto Figure35. Ensurethebrakepuck of the brake
bracketassemblyalignsand is fully seatedin the pulleygroove.

NOTE:Do not removethe lowerhexflangelock nuton eachside.

!
/

pter Post

Brake

PulleySlot
J

Figure 35

Figure36

NOTE: If the pulleyadapterwas removedwith thepulley,align the
splinesof the pulleyadapterand augerinputshaft, and pushthe pulley
and adapterontothe inputshaft. Referto Figure36.
9.

Slidethe washerontothe hex screwremovedearlier and apply
Loctite262 to thethreadsof the hex screw.

2.
3.

Rollthe drivebeltoff the lowerdrivepulley.
Removethe belt fromthe engine pulley.

Installthe newbelton the pulleysin the reverseorder and
re-tensionwith the idler pulley.
Reassembleby performingthe previousstepsin theopposite
orderand mannerof removal.

10. Insertthe hexscrewthroughthe pulleyassemblyand intothe
threadsof the inputshaft.Torquethe hex screwto 250-325in.
Ibs.to securethe augerpulleyassemblyon the inputshaft.
11. If also replacingthe drivebelt, proceedto the "DriveBelt"instructions.If not, repositionthe transmissionframeback onto
theauger housing.
12. Installthedrive belton theengine pulley,re-connectthe auger
cablez-fittingand augeridler rodferruleto the brakebracket.
Repositionand securethe engine pulleybelt guard,and re-install
the beltcover.
NOTE:Makesureto removethe pieceof woodblockingthe impeller.
Checkthe auger drivebeltadjustment. Withthe auger clutchlever
in the disengagedposition,thetop surfaceof the newbelt shouldbe
evenwith theoutsidediameterof the pulley.

CHANGING

FRICTION

WHEEL

Therubberonthefrictionwheelissubject
towearandshouldbechecked
periodically.
Replace
thefrictionwheelifanysignsofwearorcracking
arefound.
1.

Runthe unit'sfuel tankdry beforeperformingStep2. Donot
attemptto pour fuel fromthe engine.

Tip the snowthrowerup and forward,sothat it restson the
housing.
Removescrewsfrom theframe coverunderneaththe snow
thrower(referto Figure37). Removethe rightwheelfromthe axle.

Toadjust,disconnect
ferrulefrombrakebracket
assembly.
Thread
ferrulein
(towards
idler)toincrease
tension
onbelt,orouttodecrease
belttension.
NOTE:Thebrakepuck mustalwaysbe firmly seatedinthe pulley
groovewhenaugercontrol isdisengaged.
IMPORTANT:Repeatthe "AugerDriveControlTest"from the Assemblysectionbeforeoperatingsnow thrower.
Drive Belt Repla(ement
If notalready
done,remove
theaugerdrivebeltfromthefrontpulleyoftheengine
doublepulley.Refer
to"AugerBeltReplacement"
instructions
intheprevious
sub-section.
a. Pull the idler pulleyawayfrom the backsideof the drivebeltto
relievethetension.See Figure36.
b. Slip the drivebelt off the idler pulley. Carefullyreleasethe idler
pulley.

J
Figure37

Usinga 3/4" wrench,hold the hex shaftand removethe hex
screwand bellevillewasherand bearingfrom left sideof the
frame.Referto Figure38.
RemoveHex Screw
BellevilleWasher

FrictionWheelAss'y.

Slide Hex
ShaftOut
RightSide

10. Slidethe hexshaft throughthe rightside of the frametowardthe
Idt sideand throughthe frictionwheelassembly.
11. After makingcertainthat the chainis on boththe large and the
smallsprocket,alignthe hex shaftwith the hexhub of the small
sprocket,and slidethe shaftthroughthe sprocket.

Figure38

Holdingthe frictionwheelassembly,slidethe hex shaftoutof
the frictionwheelassemblyandthe rightsideof theframe.The
spaceron the left sideof the hex shaftwillfall and the sprocket
shouldremainhanginglosein the chain.

Lift the frictionwheelassemblyout betweenthe axle shaftand
the driveshaftassemblies.

Removefourscrewssecuringthe frictionwheelto the hub
assembly(referto Figure39). Discardold frictionwheel.

NOTE:If the sprocketfell from the snowthrowerwhileremoving
the hex shaft,placethe sprocketon the chain.Realignthe
sprocketon the chainwith the hex hubfacing the rightsideof
unit. Positionthe hexhub of the sprockettowardthe frictionwheel
whenslidingthe sprocketon to the hexshaft.
12. Slidethe spacerontothe end of the hex shaft.
Note: The spacer is to be placedon the hexshaftbetweenthe
sprocketand bearingpreviouslyremovedon the Idt sideof the
frame.

13. Align the bearingon the rightend of thehex shaftwith the hole
in the rightside of the frame,then pushthe hexshaftto the left
intopositionin the frame.
14. Slidethe bearingontothe left end of the hex shaftand press into
the hole on theleft sidethe frame.
15. Placethe bellevillewasher(roundedside towardhead)ontothe
hexscrewremovedearlier,and insert thescrewinto thethreaded
holeof the hex shaft.
16. Graduallytightenthe hexscrewto fully seat the bearingsin each
sideof the frameand to securethe hex shaft.
17. Positionthe framecoveron the bottomof the frameand secure
with the self-tappingscrews.Pivotthe snowthrowerdownto it
normaloperatingposition.
Figure39
.

Reassemblethe newfrictionwheelontothe hubassembly,tighteningthefourscrewsin rotationand with equalforce,itisimportant
to
assemblethefrictionwheelsymmetricallyfor properfunctioning.
Repositionthe frictionwheelassemblyin the snowthrowerframe.
insertthe pin from the speedselector armassemblyintothe
frictionwheelassemblyand hold assemblyin position.Referto
Figure40.

IMPORTANT:Repeatthe drivecontroltestfrom the Assemblysection
of this manualbeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

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

PreparingSnowThrower

PreparingEngine
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 from exteriorof 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.
If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity.
Keepthe enginelevelinstorage.Tiltingcancausefuelor oil leakage.

!
Neverstore snowthrower with fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated J
I

areas,where fuel fumesmay reachan openflame, sparkor pilotlight ason aJ
fumace,water heater,c othesdryeror gasapp ante.
j

Enginefails to start

1.
2.

Chokecontrolnot in CHOKEposition.
Sparkplugwire disconnected.

1.
2.

Movechokecontrolto CHOKEposition.
Connectwireto sparkplug.

3.
4.
5.

Faultysparkplug.
Fueltank emptyor stalefuel.
Enginenot primed.

3.
4.
5.

Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
Filltank with clean,freshgasoline.
Primeengineas instructedin the OperationSection.

6.
7.

Keynot inserted.
Extensioncordnot connected(when
usingelectricstartbutton,on modelsso
equipped).

6.
7.

Insertkeyfully intothe switch.
Connectone end of the extensioncordto the electric
starteroutletand the otherend to a three-prong
120-volt,grounded,ACoutlet.

Enginerunningerratically/
inconsistentRPM(huntingor

1.
2.

Enginerunningon CHOKE.
Stalefuel.

Movechokecontrolto RUNposition.

surging)

Wateror dirt in fuel system.

2.
3.

Filltank with clean,freshgasoline.
Drainfueltank by runningengineuntil it stops. Refill
with freshfuel.

Over-governedengine.

ContactyourSearsParts & RepairCenter.

Excessivevibration

Loosepartsor damagedauger.

Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug
wire.Tightenall boltsand nuts.If vibrationcontinues,
haveunit servicedbya SearsParts& RepairCenter.

Lossof power

1.
2.

Sparkplugwire loose.
Gascap vent hole plugged.

1.
2.

Connectand tightenspark plugwire.
Removeiceand snowfrom gascap. Be certainvent
hole is clear.

Unitfails to propel itself

Drivecable in need of adjustment.

Adjustdrivecontrolcable. Referto Serviceand
Maintenancesection.

Drivebelt looseor damaged.

Replacedrive belt. Referto Serviceand Maintenancesection.

Wornfrictionwheel.

Havefrictionwheelreplacedat a SearsParts &
RepairCenter.

Chuteassemblyclogged.

Foreignobject lodgedin auger.

Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug
wire.Cleanchute assemblyand insideof auger
housingwith clean-outtoolor a stick.
Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug
wire. Removeobjectfrom augerwith clean-outtool
or a stick.

Augercablein needof adjustment.

Adjustaugercontrolcable. Referto Assembly
section.

Augerbelt looseordamaged.

Replaceauger belt. Referto Serviceand Maintenancesection.

Shearpin(s) sheared.

Replacewith newshearpin(s).

Chuteassembledincorrectly.

Disassemblechute controland reassembleas
directedin the Assemblysection.

Unitfails to dischargesnow

Chutefails to easily rotate 180 1.
degrees

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Craftsman

Snow Thrower

Model

247.883971

22
20.

65
66 60

43 41
60
64

Craftsman

Snow Thrower

Model

247.883971
!

918-0281A

Bracket Assy, Auger

684-0090B-0637

Impellar,

931-2643

4.
5.

D =

Brake

684-04151-4028

Spiral Assy, LH

38.

684-04152-4028

Spiral Assy, RH

Tool, Cleanout

39.

684-04214-0691

Housing,

710-0376

Scr,Hex Cap, 5/16-18 x 1.00

40.

731-05162

Spacer, 1.0 x 1.5 x 2

710-04484

Screw, 5/16-18 x .750

41.

731-05163

Spacer, 1.0 x 1.5 x 1

710-0451

Screw, Carriage,

42.

938-04158

Axle, Spiral, 33"

710-04606A

Screw, 5/16-18 x .4300

43.

741-0494

Bushing, Flange, 1.051 x 1.16

710-1245B

Screw, 5/16-24 x .875

44.

784-5714B-0637

Shave Plate

911-0677

Ferrule

45.

710-3168

Bolt, Carriage,

3/8-16 x 1.0

10.

712-04063

Nut, Flnge Lk, 5/16-18

46.

710-3034

Bolt, Carriage,

3/8-16 x 1.25

731-06007

Shoe, Skid

16"

5/16-18 x .75

Auger - 33"

11.

712-04065

Nut, Fig Lk, 3/8-16

47.

12.

914-0135

Key, Woodruff,

48.

790-00181-0637

Drift Cutter

13.

714-04040

Pin, Bowtie Cotter

49.

736-0262

Washer, Flat, .385 x .870

14.

915-0118

Pin, Spirol, 5/16 x 1.75

50.

918-0246

Hsg Assy Auger RH (Inc. 65 & 66)

15.

725-0157

Tie, Cable

51.

918-0435

Hsg Assy Auger LH (Inc. 65 & 66)

16.

926-04012

Nut, Push

52.

710-1260A

Screw, LD, 5/16-18 x .750

17.

731-1696B

Adapter,

53.

711-04714

Shf, Drive, Auger

18.

732-0858

Spring, Extension

54.

914-0126

Key, Hi Pro, 3/16 x 3/4

19.

936-0159

Washer, .349 x .879 x .063

55.

716-0111

Ext, Ret, Ring

20.

736-0174

Washer, .625 x .885 x .015

56.

917-0299

Gear, Worm,

Dbl Thread

21.

736-0505

Washer, Flat, .34 x 1.50 x .150

57.

917-1425

Gear, Worm,

22.

936-3008

Washer, .344 x .75 x .12

58.

921-0145

Seal, Oil

23.

736-3046A

Washer, 1.01 x 1.86 x .06

59.

721-0325

Plug

24.

731-2635

Clip, Mounting

60.

936-0266

Washer, Flat, 1.52 ID x 2.00D

25.

938-0281

Screw, Shoulder,

61.

936-0291

Washer, Flat, .88 ID x .38 OD

26.

738-04155

Pin, Shear, .25 x 1.75

62.

738-0275

Shf, Gear, Worm

27.

741-0192

Bearing, Flange w/Flats

63.

741-0184

Brg, Thrust

28.

941-04024

Bearing, Self Aligning

64.

941-0217

Sleeve

29.

747-0980A

Rod, Auger Idler

65.

921-0146

Oil Seal

30.

748-04067A

Pulley, Adapter,

66.

741-0670

Flange Bearing

31.

950-04020

Spacer, 1.004 x 1.375 x .25

67.

954-04194A

V Belt,4L x 44.60 Lg.

32.

756-04244A

Pulley, Auger Drive, 10.0

68.

937-3000

Lube Fitting, 3/16 #70

33.

790-00264A-0637

Bracket, Gear Box Support

69.

736-0188

Washer, Flat, .78 x 1.49 x .08

34.

05244B

Housing,

Bearing

70.

720-0284

Wing

35.

784-0315A-0637

Housing,

Bearing

71.

712-3007

Jam Nut, 5/16-18

36.

918-04514

Gear Box Assembly,

l/4 x 3/4

Chute, 6"

.625 x .17

.75 Dia.

Auger

72.

Knob

Craftsman

Snow Thrower

Model

247.883971

65
57

66
_\

7 58

64
3O

15
79

79
40

m _

684-04308A

D _

Chute CrankAssembly

731-0903E

LowerChute

731-1313C

ChuteTilt CableGuide

684-04350

Joint Block Assembly

710-0276

Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.0

936-0231

Fiat Washer

710-04682

Screw,Hex,3/8-16x 2.00 Lock,Gr5

784-5594-0637

CableBracket

710-0572

Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 2.5

631-04133A

HandleClutchLock- LH

710-3118

Screw,Hex,3/8-16x 1.0Lock,Gr5

631-04134B

HandleClutchLock- RH

712-04063

FlangeLock Nut,5/16-18

931-04187A

HandlePanel

912-3010

HexNut,5/16-18

646-0012

CableAssembly,Auger/Drive

914-0101

internalCotterPin

746-0952

Cable,Clutch

914-04040

internalCotterPin

732-0184

Spring,Extension

715-04095

Spring Pin

684-04111B

HandleEngageAssy- LH

720-0201A

Knob,Crank

684-04112C

HandleEngageAssy- RH

720-0284

Knob,WingNut, 5/16-18

684-04250

RodAss'y,ClutchLock Pivot

926-0100

Cap, Push,3/8

710-04326

Screw,#8-16x 0.50

735-0234

Grommet,Rubber

710-04586

Screw,1/4-20x 1.625

736-0105

Washer,Bel,.375x .87x .063

710-0837

AB Screw,#10-16

936-0159

Washer,Fiat,.349x .879.063

710-1233

Screw,#10-24x 0.375

936-0185

710-3069

Screw,1/4-20x.375

736-0242

Washer,Belleville,.34x .872x .06

712-04081A

ShoulderNut,1/4-20

PlasticBushing,.380I.D.

720-04039

Shift Knob

J Washer,.375x .738x .063

941-0475

21
22

747-04747
_ EyeBolt
747-04925A-0637 Chute Rod

736-0159

Fiat Washer,.349x .879x .063

725-05148

WiringHarness(NotShown)

749-04675-0691

Handle,Upper- LH

725-04393

Htd. HandGrip on/off Switch

749-04674-0691

Handle,Upper- RH

725-06095

LightSocket

749-0991-0691

Handle,Lower

725-05149

HeatedHandGrip

790-00329-0637

Chute CrankBracket

731-04894D

Lock Plate

716-04036

Ring,Retainer

731-04896B

ClutchLockCam

725-0157

CableTie

732-0193

CompressionSpring

731-06113

732-04219C

ClutchLockSpring

738-04126

Pin,3/16

732-04238

TorsionSpring

710-04022

HexHeadScrew,MB1.25

935-0199A

RubberBumper

732-04677

CableGuide

936-0267

Fiat Washer,.385x .87x .06

936-0264

FiatWasher,.330x .630x .0635

738-04125

ShoulderScrew

738-04348

ShoulderScrew,1/4-20x 1.345

Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x 0.5

746-04341

SpeedSelectorCable

790-00248C-0637 PanelBracket

984-04230

710-04187

. Trigger

J 2-WayChuteControl Assy

710-0458

Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.75

710-0597

Screw,1/4-20x 1.00

790-00281B-0637 Shift Lever

710-0895

Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x .75

731-05324

LensPanel

712-04064

FlangeLock Nut, 1/4-20

777X41804

ReflectorLabel

731-0846C

UpperChute

746-04338

Cable,ChuteTilt

731-0851A

Chute,FlangeKeeper

Craftsman

Snow Thrower

Model

247.883971

"93 78
92

100
102
104
23

45
36

/7
18

18
33

67
15

17
27
25

32
32

_3 56
19

55
72

1j
11

112

11
24
111

Craftsman

Snow

Thrower

Model 247.883971
|=

05244B

Housing,Bearing

618-0279P

Dogg,SteeringDrive,LH

618-0280P

918-0282E

918-04178

D =

732-04385

TorsionSpring,.750I.D.x .968 Lg.

40.

936-0158

Washer,Lock,5/8

Dogg,SteeringDrive,RH

41.

736-0242

Wsh,Bell., .34x .872x .06

ShaftAssembly,Steering

42.

936-0864

Wash,.375x .812x .060

Assembly,FrictionWheel

43.

936-0329

Washer,Lock,1/4

718-04034

Wheel,Friction,Bonded

44.

936-3015

FiatWasher,.469x .875x .105

710-0896

Screw,Hex Wash

45.

790-00257-0691

Cover,UpperFrame

684-0118B-0637

Bracket,AugerActuator

46.

790-00259-0691

Cover,LowerFrame

684-0119B-0637

Bracket,DriveActuator

47.

937-3000

Fitting,Lube,3/16 Drive

684-04212-0637

Brkt, FrictionDriveSuprt.

48.

738-0143

Screw,Shldr.,.498x .34

684-04229

RodAssembly,Shift

49.

738-0279

Spindle,DrivePlate

10.

684-04235

Sprocket,32T

50.

738-04184A

ShoulderScrew,.368x .113,1/4-20

11.

710-04484

TT Screw,5/16-18x .750

51.

738-0924A

Screw,HexShldr.,1/4-28

12.

710-0538

Screw,Hex CapLock,

52.

741-0163A

Ass'y,Bearing/Housing

13.

710-0599

Hex Screw,1/4-20x .50

53.

941-04025

Bearing,Self Aligning

14.

710-0751

Hex HeadScrew,1/4-20

54.

741-04108

Bearing,Hex Flange

15.

710-1652

Screw,Hex Wash.

55.

941-0563

Bearing,Ball

16.

710-3001

Screw,Hex Cap,3/8-16

56.

741-0747

Bush,Fig, .5625x 1.375x .4375

17.

911-04279

Shaft,Hex Drive

57.

741-0748

Bush,Fig, .5 ID x .627OD

18.

711-04605

Shaft,Actuator

58.

746-04337A

SteeringCable,35.97" Long

19.

912-0116

Nut,Hex InsertJam Lock

59.

946-0951A

Cable,Auger Idler

20.

912-0138

Nut,Hex, 1/4-28GR5

60.

747-0973

Rod,Drive Clutch

21.

712-04063

FlangeLockNut,5/16-18

61.

750-04703

Spcr.,1.0ID x 1.50OD

22.

712-04064

FlangeLockNut, 1/4-20

62.

750-04717

Spcr.,.51ID x 7.895Lg.

23.

712-04065

FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

63.

750-04718

Spcr.,.51ID x 3.66Lg.

24.

912-0413

Hex Nut,5/8-18

64.

750-04719

Spcr.,.5151ID x .750ODx .220

25.

712-0717

Nut,Insert3/8-16

65.

750-05342

Spcr.,.566ID x .87 ODx .190

26.

713-0284

Chain,Endless,#41x 36L

66.

750-05343

Spcr.,.566ID x .87 ODx 1.25

27.

713-0286

Chain,#420x 40L

67.

750-0903B

Spcr.,.514x .632x 2.44

28.

913-04015

Sprocket,#41x lOT

68.

950-0997

Spacer,.675x 1.0x .23

29.

914-0104

Pin,InternalCotter

69.

750-1302B

Spcr, .6725x 1.125x 2.48

30.

914-0135

Key,Woodruff

70.

756-0344

Pulley,Auger

31.

914-0388

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

71.

756-0625

Roller,Cable

32.

916-0104

E-Ring

72.

784-0404

BearingRetainingBracket

33.

716-0136

Ring, Retaining

73.

784-0406A-0637

Bracket,FrameSupport

34.

716-04048

Ring, Retainer

74.

784-0407-0637

Bracket,AxleSupport

35.

917-0302

Plate,Drive

75.

790-00217A-0637 Speed SelectorPivot Bracket

36.

726-0221

SpeedNut, .500

76.

790-00218A-0637 Speed SelectorShift Bracket
790-00349-0691

TransmissionFrame

684-04169

IdlerPulleyAssembly

37.

932-0121

Spring,Extension

77.

38.

932-0209

Spring,Extension

78.

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Snow Thrower

IViodel 247.883971
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|=

710-0627

Screw,Hex Cap,5/16-24

80.

710-0191

Hex Hd. Screw,3/8-24x 1.25GR8

81.

710-0607

Screw,Hx Wash HdTapp

82.

710-0624

Screw,Hex Cap,5/16-24x 1.50

83.

710-0654A

Screw,3/8-16x 1.00

84.

710-0809

Screw,1/4-20x 1.25

85.

738-04439

Hex HeadScrew,5/16-24x .875

86.

710-0347

Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16x 1.75

87.

914-0105

SquareKey,3/16 x 1.00

88.

926-04012

Nut,Push

89.

931-2531

Cover,Belt

90.

732-04308A

TorsionSpring,.850dia.x .333 Ig.

91.

936-0119

Washer,Lock,5/16

92.

736-3082A

Washer,Flat, .45x 1.5x .172

93.

736-3092

Washer,Fiat, .265x 1.0x .030

94.

952Z483-SU

EngineComplete

95.

748-04112B

ShoulderSpacer,.3175x .500x .094

96.

750-04571

ShoulderSpacer,.260x .785x .538

97.

750-04821

ShoulderSpacer,.340x 1.00

98.

750-05316

Spacer,1.155ID x 1.78ODx .150

99.

750-05318

Spacer,1.004ID x 1.625ODx .50

100.

954-04194A

V-Belt,4Lx44.60 Lg.

101.

954-04202

V Belt,3/8 x 36.68

102.

756-0981B

Pulley,Flat Idler,2.75OD

103.

756-04351

DoublePulley,3.25 x 2.75

104.

784-0385D

Bracket,Auger Idler

105.

790-00167A-0637 Belt KeeperBracket

106.

790-00208C

107.

790-00254A-0637 BeltCover Bracket

108.

756-0344

Pulley,Drive

109.

634-0225A-0911

WheelAss'y.- LH

634-0226A-0911

WheelAss'y.- RH

IdlerDrive WheelBracket

734-2031

Tire

934-0255

Valve

741-0246A

Bearing

110.

711-04607A

Axle,Wheel,33"

111.

711-04615

Pin,Clevis

112.

914-0149B

Pin,InternalCotter

Craftsman

Snow Thrower

Model

247.883971

777122341

777S32636

1. KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLERANDAUGER.CONTACT
WITHIMPELLER
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3. DISENGAGE
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STOPENGINE,ANDREMAINBEHIND
HANDLESUNTILALLMOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE
UNCLOGGINGOR SERVICINGMACHINE,
4. TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES, NEVER
DIRECT
DISCHARGE
ATBYSTANDERS.
USEEXTRACAUTION
WHEN
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ONGRAVELSURFACES.
5. READ OPERATOR'SMANUAL.
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777123013

777D19077
777122340

777D18037

777S32280

777122363

777D18046

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Craftsman Engine Model 483-$UBForSnow Model 247.883971

710-04915

Bolt M6x12

i 2

951-11339

Muffler

ii
i
i

Shield

!
i

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
i
i
i
i

i 5
!
!
i

i 7
i
i

i 8
!

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
i
i
i
i
i

Heat Shield

!
i

ii
i
i

i
!
i

ii
i
i
i

Control

Assembly

Craftsman Engine Model 483-SLIBForSnow Model 247.883971

h
i
131

I
0

--134

136

137138
__0/138

135--_

147-Carburetor RebuildKit

ID -

139_

_139

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-$UBForSnow Model 247.883971

I
42
44

61
141

140

144- GasketKit- Complete

145- GasketKit- External

146- CompleteEngine

Craftsman Engine Model 483-$UBForSnow Model 247.883971
D

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

951-11958

Governor

Seal

951-11341A

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

951-11365

Governor

Arm Shaft

951-11328B

Short Block Assembly

951-11342

Crankshaft

951-10307

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

951-11959

Camshaft

710-04906

Oil Drain Plug Bolt

951-11376

Crankcase Cover Gasket

951-11499

Oil Seal

736-04545

Washer

140

951-11968

Balance Gear Assembly

951-11283

Oil Fill Plug Assembly

141

951-11969

Bearing

951-11577

O-Ring

143

951-10641

Oil Drain Asm

951-14220

Crankcase Cover

144

951-11330A

Gasket Kit - Complete

951-11340

Crankcase Cover Kit

145

951-11331

146

952Z483-SU B

Rod Assembly

Gear/Shaft

Assembly

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

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

Key

110,111,125,131,132,140,141)

Assembly

(I nc.52,59,65,79,81,106,

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

951-I1375

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-$UBForSnow Model 247.883971

11o_

11s

11_

116"--_)

_11311s
142

114

112

11o

113

123

123
122

121

120 119
I
118

1
144-GasketKit-Coreplete

123
123

123

145- Gasket Kit- I:xternal

146- Complete
Engine

127
128

Craftsman Engine Model 483-$UBForSnow Model 247.883971
D _

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

952Z483-SU B

Complete

Engine

Craftsman Engine Model 483-$UBForSnow Model 247.883971

87
84
86
85

85
92
88

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-$UBForSnow Model 247.883971

27
I

26
/25

%
26/

34 32

951-12533

951-I 1933

710-04970

D _

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
Rod

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

Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and
Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label
Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must
display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management
Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.
The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is
certified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Maintenance Instructions. The following categories are used:
Moderate:

Engine is certified

to be emission compliant

for 125 hours of actual engine running time.

Intermediate:

Engine is certified

to be emission compliant

for 250 hours of actual engine running time.

Extended:

Engine is certified

to be emission compliant

for 500 hours of actual engine running time.

For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the Emissions
Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years.
The Air index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family. The
lower the Air Index, the cleaner the engine. This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label.

After

July 1,2000, Look For Emissions
Compliance
On Engine Emissions
Compliance
Label

Period

After July 1, 2000 certain Sears Brands Management Corporation engines will be certified to meet the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the
Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating
hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.
For engines less than 225 cc displacement,
For engines of 225 cc or more, Category

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