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SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.883971

CXIES

CAUTION" Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all safety

rules and operating instructions.

,, SAFETY

o ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Visit our website: www.craftsman.com Form No. 769-08168B

(June 17,2013)

Warranty Statement .................................. Page 2

Safe Operation Practices .......................... Page 3

Assembly .................................................. Page 7

Operation .................................................. Page 12

Service and Maintenance ......................... Page 17

Off-Season Storage .................................. Page 25

Troubleshooting ........................................ Page 27

Parts List ................................................... Page 28

Repair Protection Agreement ................... Page 47

Espa_ol ..................................................... Page 48

Service Numbers ...................................... Back Cover

CRAFTSMANCXTWOYEAR FULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthe dateof purchase,thisproductis warrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship.A defective

productwill receivefree repairor replacementif repairis unavailable.

Forwarranty coverage details to obtain free repairor replacement,visitthe web site: www.craftsman.com

Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Warranty coveragedoes NOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcan wearoutfromnormalusewithinthe warrantyperiod,includingbutnot limitedto augers,augerpaddles,

driftcutters,skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoil filter.

•Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.

•Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps,or glass.

•Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,or improperoperationor maintenance.

•Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbut notlimitedto damagecausedbyover-speedingthe engine,or from

impactingobjectsthat bendthe frame,augershaft,etc.

•Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnot limitedto,electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby

improperstorage,failureto usethe propergradeandamountof engineoil,or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the

instructionscontainedinthe operator'smanual.

•Engine(fuel system)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto becontaminatedor oxidized(stale). Ingeneral,fuel shouldbe

usedwithin30 daysof its purchasedate.

•Normaldeteriorationandwearof the exteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyis void if this productisever usedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedto anotherperson.

Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

Sears Brands ManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOilType: 5W-30

EngineOilCapacity: 37ounces

FuelCapacity: Approx.5 Quarts

SparkPlug: F6RTC(951-10292)

SparkPlugGap: .020"to .030"

Model Number.................................................................

Serial Number .................................................................

Dateof Purchase.............................................................

Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber

anddateof purchaseabove

© SearsBrands,LLC

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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, if not

followed, couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or property of

yourselfand others.Readandfollow all instructions inthis manual

beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these

instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol, HEED

ITSWARNING!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehiclecomponents

containor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand

birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.

Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingto thesafeoperation

practicesinthis manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,

carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.

Thismachineiscapableof amputating fingers, hands,toesandfeet and

throwingdebris.Failureto observethefollowing safety instructionscould

resultinseriousinjuryor death.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseof this powermachineto

personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsand instructionsin

this manualandonthe machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

TRAINING

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe

manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Failureto dosocan

resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/orbystanders.Keepthis manual

inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

parts.

Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheir properoperation.Knowhowto stop

themachineanddisengagethemquickly.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis machine.Children

14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation

practicesinthis manualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised

byanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction.

Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing

patternto avoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.

Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feetfrom themachinewhileit

isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.

Exercisecautionto avoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin

reverse.

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto beused.Removeall

doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which

couldbetrippedoverorthrownbytheauger/impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile

performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects

whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.

Donotoperatewithout wearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot

wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome

entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon

slipperysurfaces.

Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforallmachines

with electricstartengines.

Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine.

Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except

wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto

clearsnow.

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor property damageuseextreme careinhandling

gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive.

Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour

clotheswhichcanignite. Washyour skinandchangeclothesimmediately.

Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleorona truckortrailerbedwitha plastic

liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore

filling.

Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor

trailerandrefuelit ontheground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuelsuch

equipmentonatrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline

dispensernozzle.

Keepthenozzleincontactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropening

at alltimesuntil fuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

Neverfuel machineindoors.

Neverremovegascaporaddfuel whiletheengineishotorrunning.Allow

engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof

filler neckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.

Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Moveunitto

anotherarea.Wait.5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris

build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris.

Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen

flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes

dryerorothergasappliances.

OPERATION

Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,intheauger/impellerhousing

orchuteassembly.Contactwith therotatingpartscanamputatehandsand

feet.

Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits

operation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonal

injury.

Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically

returnto thedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

Neveroperatewith amissingordamagedchuteassembly.Keepallsafety

devicesinplaceandworking.

Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust

containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof alcoholordrugs.

Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.Keep

childrenaway.

Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravelsurfaces.Stay

alertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.

Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.Do

notoperateonsteepslopes.

Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowardswindows,

walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonalinjury

causedbyaricochet.

Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystandersandpetsor allowanyonein

frontof the machine.

Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnowat toofastof

arate.

Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof

yourfootingandkeepafirm holdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.

Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransportingor notin use.

Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look

downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.

If the machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,

disconnectthesparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect

thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.

Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavetheoperating

position(behindthehandles).Waituntil theauger/impellercomesto

acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany

adjustments,orinspections.

Neverputyourhandin thedischargeorcollectoropenings.Donotunclog

chuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff engineandremainbehind

handlesuntil allmovingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer(e.g.

wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).

Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistanceisfelt,thenpull

rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm

towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor

sprainscouldresult.

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood

judgment.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwith therotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthemost

commoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto

cleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclearthechute:

a. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

b. Wait10secondsto besuretheimpellerbladeshavestopped

rotating.

c. Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.

MAINTENANCE &STORAGE

Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

Referto themaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol

leversandstoptheengine.Waituntil theauger/impellercometo acomplete

stop.Disconnectthesparkplugwire andgroundagainsttheengineto

preventunintendedstarting.

Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessat frequentintervalsto keepthe

machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachineforany

damage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The

governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto wearanddamage.

Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsandreplace

with originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe

Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useof partswhichdonot meetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand

compromisesafety!

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifytheyengageanddisengage

properlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto theadjustmentsectioninthis

operator'smanualfor instructions.

Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to protectthe

environment.

Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutesto clearsnowfrom machineand

preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.

Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen

flame,sparkorpilot light suchasa waterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysreferto theoperator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season

storage.

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Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace

if necessary.

Donotcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.

Accordingto theConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andthe

U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverage

Useful Lifeof seven(7)years,or60 hoursofoperation.Attheendof

theAverage Useful Lifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyan

authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat all mechanicalandsafetysystems

areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failureto dosocanresultin

accidents,injuriesordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyengineinanyway. Tampering

with the governorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseit to

operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper with factory setting of engine

governor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

Engineswhich are certifiedto complywith Californiaandfederal EPA

emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertified

to operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethe following

emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),

SecondaryAir injection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)if soequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

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Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould

not beusedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor

grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a

sparkarrestormeeting applicable localorstate laws(if any).

Ira sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbemaintainedin effective working order

bythe operator.In the State of Californiathe aboveisrequired bylaw (Section

4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates mayhavesimilar

laws.Federallawsapplyonfederal lands.

Asparkarrestorfor the muffler is availablethroughyour 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 while machine is running. There are rotating blades

inside

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades

inside

WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.

Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS

This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain

WARNING-- HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and

muffler to cool before touching.

WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow

the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS!

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NOTE:Referencesto rightorleft sideof thesnowthroweraredeterminedfromthe

operatingpositionlookingforwardto thefront of themachine.

Removing From (:rate

1. Removescrewsfromthebottomofthecratesecuringthesides,andendsof

theshippingcrate.

2. Liftoff thetopoff of thecrateandsetoutof thewayoftheassemblyarea.

3. Removeanddiscardplasticbagthat coversunit.

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

5. Pushdownonthe lowerhandleandpullunit backoutof crate.

6. Makecertainthecratehasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.

Assembly

1. Removeanypackagingmaterialfromtheupperhandle.

2. Removethelowerplasticwing nut,bellevillewasherandcarriageboltfrom

eachsideof theupperhandle;then raisetheupperhandleassemblyuntil it

snapsoverthelowerhandle.SeeFigure1.

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Figure2

ChuteAssembly

1. Removelocknutsandscrewssecuringoneoftheflangekeepersto thechute

assembly.Loosenthefastenersof theothertwo flangekeepers.SeeFigure

3.

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Figure1

3. Lookingbeneaththehandlepanel,checkthatall of thecables(steering,

auger,shift,anddrive)areproperlyroutedandnotpinchedorkinked.

Makecertainthespringsat thelowerendoftheaugeranddrivecablesare

securelyhookedinto theirrespectiveactuatorbrackets.

4. Securetheupperhandleandlowerhandlewiththetwo wing nuts,belleville

washers,andcarriageboltsremovedearlier.Tightenthetwowing nuts

alreadyinstalledin the upperholesto firmly securethe upperhandleand

supporttubes.SeeFigure2.

Figure3

2. Loosen,butdonotremove,thechutecrankbracketinordertoattachthe

chuteassembly.SeeFigure5.

3. PlacechuteassemblyontochutebaseasshowninFigure4. Makesurethatthe

chutenotchesengagewith thespiralendof chutedirectionalcontrol,andthe

two flangekeepersarebeneaththeflangeonthechutebase.

4. Secureflangekeeperremovedearlierwith locknutsandscrews.Tighten

downnutssecuringtheothertwo flangekeepers.SeeFigure5.

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Figure 4

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Set-Up

ShearPins

Apairofreplacementaugershearpinsandbowtiecotterpinshavebeenincludedwithyour

snowthrower.Theyarestoredintheholesprovidedintheplasticdashpanelasseenin

Figure7.Forinformationregardingreplacingtheshearpins,seeReplacingShearPinsinthe

Operationsectionofthismanual.

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Figure7

ChuteClean-OutTool

Thechutedean-outtool isfastenedto thetopof theaugerhousingwitha

mountingclipandacabletie at thefactory.Cutthecabletie beforeoperatingthe

snowthrower.SeeFigure8.

5.

6.

Figure5

Re-tightenthehardwaresecuringthechutecrankbracket.

Checkthatthechutecablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguideon

topof engineshroud.SeeFigure6.

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Clean-outTool

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Figure8

Figure 6

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Drift Cutters

Thesnowthrowerdrift cuttersaremountedinvertedat thefactoryforshipping

purposes.

1. Removethefourwing knobs(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.Place

drift cutterinuprightpositionandre-secure.SeeFigure9.

Figure9

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TirePressure(Pneumatic Tires)

Underanycircumstancedonot exceedmanufacturer'srecommendedpsi.

Equaltire pressureshould be maintainedat all times. Excessivepressure

whenseating beadsmaycausetire/rim assemblyto burstwithforce

sufficient to causeseriousinjury.Referto sidewallof tire for recommended

pressure.

Thetirescanbeover-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressure

beforeoperatingthesnowthrower.Referto thetire sidewall formanufactures's

recommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)thetiresasnecessary.

NOTE:Equaltire pressureisto bemaintainedat all timesforperformancepurposes.

FuelRecommendations

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedto minimizecombustionchamber

deposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanolor1__%

MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture

ordirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DONOTuseE85

gasoline.

Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor

allowflamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere

gasolineisstored.

Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed

properlyandsecurely.

Becarefulnot to spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormay

ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingthe

engine.

Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwith skinorbreathingof vapor.

Adding Fuel

Useextreme carewhen handling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive. Neverfuel the machineindoorsor

whiletheengineishotorrunning.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand

othersourcesof ignition.

Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof equipment movingparts.Donot usea

pressurizedstarting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.

1. Cleanaroundfuelfillbeforeremovingcapto fuel.

2. Afuel levelindicatoris locatedinthefueltank.Filltankuntilfuelreachesthe

fuel levelindictor,Figure10,Becarefulnot to overfill,

FuelLevelIndicalor

TopView

Figure10

CheckingOil Level

Theengineisshippedwith oilintheengine.Youmust, however,check

the oiilevel priorto operatingthe snowthrower. Runningthe engine

with insufficientoilcancauseseriousenginedamageandvoidthe engine

warranty.

NOTE:Besureto checktheengineona levelsurfacewith theenginestopped.

Toavoidenginedamage,it isimportantto:

Checkoil levelbeforeeachuseandevery5 operatinghourswhenengineis

warm.Checkoillevelmorefrequentlyduringenginebreak-in.

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

Besureoil fillcap/plugistightenedsecurelywhenchecking.

1. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.SeeFigure11.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoil fillerneck,andtightenthecapturning

clockwiseuntil capisseated.

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Figure11

NOTE:Onsomeengines,athreadedscrewcapwill bepresentinsteadof thequarter

turn lockingcap.In theinstanceof athreadedoil cap/dipstkk,DONOTscrewthe

cap/dipstkkinto check.Checktheoil byrestingthecap/dipstkkon thethreads,but

notscrewingit in.

3. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstick.Ifthelevelislow,slowlyaddoil until oil

levelregistersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L),Figure11.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstkkfirmlybeforestartingengine.

NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwith oil maycausesmoking,hardstarting,or

sparkplugfouling.

NOTE:DONOTallowoil levelto fall belowthe"L" markonthedipstick.Doingso

mayresultinequipmentmalfunctionsordamage.

NOTE"Tochangetheoil on yourengine,seethe MaintenanceSectionoftheengine

operator'smanualincludedwith thesnowthrower.

Adjustments

Skid Shoes

Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardat thefactoryforshipping

purposes.Adjustthemdownwardpriortooperatingthesnowthrower.

It isnotrecommendedthat you operatethis snow thrower on gravelas

it caneasilypickupand throw loosegravel,causingpersonalinjury or

damageto the snowthrower and surroundingproperty.

Forclosesnowremovalonasmoothsurface,adjusttheskidshoessothattheshaveplate

onthebottomofthe augerhousingisjustofftheground.

Adjustthe skidshoesto a lowerpositionto raisethe shaveplateoffthe ground

whenclearingunevenareas,suchasa ribbontypedrivewayoragraveldriveway

NOTE:Ifyouchooseto operatethesnowthroweron agravelsurface,keeptheskid

shoesin positionformaximumclearancebetweenthegroundandtheshaveplate.

Toadjust the skid shoes:

1. Adjustskidshoesbylooseningthesix(threeoneachside)hexnutsand

carriagebolts securingtheskidshoesto theaugerhousing.Referto Figure

12.

2. Whileobservingthedistancebetweentheshaveplateandtheground,

adjusttheskidsshoesupordowntoachievethedesiredshaveplateheight.

SeeFigure12.

3. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoesareagainsttheground

to avoidunevenwearontheskidshoes;thentightennutsandboltssecurely.

ShavePlate

Lower

Shave

Plate

Raise

Shave

Plate

Figure12

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Augerand DriveControl Cables

Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollow all

instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyoursnowthrower is

operatingsafelyandproperly.

Testing AugerDrive Control

1. Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandinthedisengaged"up" position,the

cableshouldhaveverylittle slack.It shouldNOTbetight. Referto Figure13.

2. Inawell-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengineasinstructedinthe

Operationsectionofthis manual.Makesurethethrottle issetinthe FAST

position.

3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage

theauger.

4. Allowtheaugerto remainengagedforapproximatelyten(10)seconds

beforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.

NOTE:Whenengagingtheauger,youmayheara"chirp"sound.Thisis

normal,it isthe beltengagingthepulley.Asthebelt wears,thissoundwill

not beheardwhenengagingtheauger.

5. Withthethrottlecontrolinthe FAST(rabbit)positionandtheaugercontrol

in thedisengaged"up" position,walk to thefrontof the machine.

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6. Confirmthat theaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns

of motion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto

theoperator'spositionandshutoffthe engine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto

stopbeforere-adjustingtheaugercontrol.

Testing DriveControl& SpeedSelector Lever

1. Withtheengineturnedoff,movethespeedselectorleverintosixth(6)

position.Referto Figure13.

2. Withthewheeldrivecontrolreleased,pushthesnowthrowerforward,then

pull it back.Themachineshouldmovefreely.

3. Engagethedrivecontrolandattemptto movethemachinebothforward

andback,resistanceshouldbefelt.

4.

5.

Movethespeedselectorleverintothefast reverse(R2)positionandrepeat

theprevioustwosteps.

If youexperiencedresistancerollingtheunit,eitherwhenrepositioningthe

speedselectorleverfrom6to R2orwhenattemptingto movethemachine

with thedrivecontrolreleased,adjustthedrivecontrolimmediately.See

AdjustingDriveandAugerControls.

ChuteTilt _eedSelector Lever

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Control Control

Auger

Control

Cable

Drive

--Control

Cable

Figure 13

Adjusting Drive and AugerControls

1. Frombeneaththehandle,pull downwardontheappropriatecableand

unhookthe springfoundontheendof thecablefromits respectiveactuator

bracket.Referto Figure14andFigure15.

2. Slidethe springupthecableto exposethecablecouplerthreadsandlock

nut.Referto Figure15.

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Figure14

Adjustthelocknutasfollows:If adjustingthedrivecable,threadthelock

nutoutward(downthecoupler)to lengthenthecableandallowtheunit to

movefreelywhenthecontrolisreleased.Threadthelocknutinward(upthe

coupler)to shortenthecableto reduceslippageandpreventthemachine

frombeingeasilymovedwith thedrivecontrolengaged.

Donotover-tightenthe cable.Over-tighteningmaypreventthe augershaft

from disengagingandcompromisethe safetyof the snowthrower.

4. Ifadjustingtheaugercable,threadthelocknutoutwardstowardsend

of threadto lengthenthecableasnecessarytostoptheaugershaftfrom

turningwhenthecontrolisreleased.

5. Securelyhookeachcable'sspringintotheappropriateholeof therespective

actuatorbracket.Bothcableshookinto therearward-mostholeineach

bracket,asshownin Figure14.

6. Repeatthewheeldriveandaugercontrolteststo verifyproperadjustment.

Repeatpreviousstepsif necessaryto attainproperadjustmentofeachcable.

Figure15

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WheelDriveControl

Headlight _eedSelectorLever

ChutePitch Control"

FuelTank erControl

FuelCap

OilFill WheelSteeringControl

Drift Cutter

ChuteAssemb[

Auger Housing

Auger _Skid Shoe

ChuteDirectionalControl

OilFiller

Cap/Dipstick

Primer I ,-- FuN Fill

_Electric

_Start

Button

f Bectric

tL_ Switch Box

Ch_ - StarterHandle

Oil Drain

Figure16

SnowthrowercontrolsandfeaturesaredescribedbelowandillustratedinFigure

16.

Speedselector Lever

Thespeedselectorleverislocatedintheright sideofthe handle

panelandisusedto determinegroundspeedanddirectionof

travel.

Forward

Therearesixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)istheslowestand

positionsix(6)isthe fastest.

Reverse

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

(R2)isthefaster.

6

5

4

3

t2

F1

R1

R2

ChokeControl

Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineand

isactivatedbyrotatingthecontrolcounter-clockwise.

Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechokeplateonthe

carburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.

Key

Thekeyisasafetydevice.It mustbefully insertedintothe

ignitioninorderfortheengineto start. Removethekey

whenthesnowthrowerisnotin use.

IMPORTAfl#Donotturnthe 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).

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ThrottleControl AugerControl

===..__

Thethrottlecontrolislocatedontherearoftheengine.It regulatesthespeedofthe

engineandwill shutoffthe enginewhenmovedintotheSTOPposition.

Primer

Pressingtheprimerforcesfueldirectlyintotheengine's I _,_P_.._.L

carburetorto aidinstartinga"Cold"engine,orrestartinga

warmengine.

OilFill

Engineoillevelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

OilDrain

Engineoilcanbedrainedthroughtheoil drain.

FuelCap

Un-threadthegascapto addgasolineto thefuel tank.

Muffler

Engineexhaustexiststheengineviathemuffler.

ElectricStarterOutlet

Requirestheuseof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda 120Vpowersource/

walloutlet.

RecoilStarter Handle

Thishandleisusedto manuallystarttheengine.

ElectricStarterButton

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectricstarterwhen

pluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

Auger

Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintotheaugerhousing.

ChuteAssembly

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechuteassembly.

Theaugercontrolislocatedontheleft handle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe

handleto engagetheaugerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Releaseto stop.

DriveControl/AugerClutch Lock

Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheright handle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe

handleto engagethewheeldrive.Releasethe handleto stop.

Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsothatyoucanoperatethechute

directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowingprocess.Iftheauger

controlisengagedsimultaneouslywiththedrivecontrol,theoperatorcanrelease

theaugercontrol(ontheleft handle)andthe augerwill remainengaged.Release

bothcontrolsto stoptheaugerandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failureto dosowill

resultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrivesystem.

Drift Cutters

Thedrift cuttersaredesignedforusein deepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfor normal

snowconditions.Maneuverthesnowthrowersothatthecutterspenetratea high

standingsnowdrift to assistsnowfallinginto theaugersforthrowing.

SkidShoes

Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed

snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

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Two-WayChute-PitchControlTM

Thetwo-waychute-pitchcontrolis locatedon the[eftsideofthe handlepaneland

isusedto controlthedistanceof snowdischargefrom thechute.

Tochangetheupperchuteangleto controlthedistancethatsnowisthrown,

pivotthe[everforwardorbackward.

Movethe[everforwardto pivotthe upperchutedownandreducethe

distancesnowisthrown.

Movetheleverrearwardtopivottheupperchuteupwardandincreasethe

distancesnowisthrown.

NOTE:Toincreaseordecreasethetensiononthetwo-waychutecontrol,

tightenorloosenthewingknobonthechuteassembly.

CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL

D|SCHABGE _D|SCHARGE

m

i

CHUTE TILT

DOWN

CHUTE TILT

UP J

Chute Clean-Out Tool

Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtotherearof theaugerhousing

with a mountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedinthechuteassembly

duringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthechuteassemblyandchute

opening:

Neveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchute assembly.Shutoff engine

and remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestoppedbefore

unclogging.

1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtool fromtheclipwhichsecuresit to therearof the

augerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtooltodislodgeandscoopany

snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthechuteassembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtool to themountingclip ontherearof theauger

housing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstartthesnowthrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage

theaugercontrolfora fewsecondsto clearanyremainingsnowandicefrom

thechuteassembly.

Before Starting Engine

ChuteDirectional Control

Thechutedirectionalcontrolislocatedonthe left sideof thesnowthrower.

Tochangethedirectioninwhichsnowisthrown,crankclockwiseto

dischargeto theleft andcounterclockwiseto dischargeto theright.

Wheel Steering Controls

Theleft andrightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedonthe undersideofthe

handles.Squeezetheright controlto turn right; squeezetheleft controlto turn left.

NOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntil youarefamiliarwith these

controls.

Headlight

Theheadlightis locatedinsideofthehandlepanel.

Drift cutters

Thedrift cuttersaredesignedfor useindeepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfor normal

snowconditions.Maneuverthesnowthrowersothatthecutterspenetratea high

standingsnowdrift to assistsnowfallinginto theaugersforthrowing.

Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsand warningsonthe machine

and inthis manualbeforeoperating.

Oil

Theunit wasshippedwith oil intheengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperation

to ensureadequateoil intheengine.Forfurtherinstructions,referto the Service&

Maintenancesectionof thismanual.

NOTE:Besureto checktheengineona levelsurfacewith theengine

stopped.

1. Removetheoil filler cap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickinto theoil filler neck,andtightenthe capturning

clockwiseuntil capisseated.

NOTE:Onsomeengines,athreadedscrewcapwill bepresentinsteadof

thequarterturnlockingcap.Inthe instanceof athreadedoil cap/dipstick,

DONOTscrewthecap/dipstkkinto check.Checktheoil byrestingthecap/

dipstickonthethreads,but notscrewingit in.

3. Removetheoil filler cap/dipstick.Ifthe levelislow,slowlyaddoil (5W-30,

with a minimumclassificationof SF/SG)untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh

(H)andlow(L).

NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking,hard

startingorsparkplugfouling.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.

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Gasoline

Useextreme carewhenhandling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable

and thevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor while the

engine ishot or running. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesand other

sourcesof ignition.

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedto minimizecombustionchamber

deposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasolinewith up to 10%ethanolor15%

MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture

ordirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterinthefuel tank.DONOTuseE85

gasoline.

Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor

allowflamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere

gasolineisstored.

Donotoverfillthefuel tank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed

properlyandsecurely.

Becarefulnot to spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel orfuelvapormay

ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingthe

engine.

Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwith skinor breathingof vapor

1. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcapto fuelto preventdebrisfrom

enteringfueltank..

2. Afuel levelindicatorislocatedin thefueltank.Filltankuntil fuel reachesthe

fuel levelindictor.SeeFigure10inset.Becarefulnotto overfill.

Starting TheEngine

Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof moving parts.Donot usea pressurized

starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.

flOTE:Allowtheenginetowarmupforafew minutesafterstarting.Theenginewill

notdevelopfull poweruntil it reachesoperatingtemperatures.

1. Makecertainboth theaugercontrolanddrivecontrolareinthedisengaged

(released)position.

2. Insertkeyintoslot.Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donotattemptto turnthe

key.

NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithout thekeyisfully insertedintothe ignition

switch.

Electric Starter

Theoptional electricstarter isequippedwith a groundedthree-wire power

plug,and isdesignedto operateon 120volt AChouseholdcurrent. It mustbe

usedwith a properly groundedthree-prongextensioncordandreceptacle

at all timesto avoidthe possibilityof electricshock.Followall instructions

carefully priorto operatingthe electric starter.DONOTuseelectricstarter in

the rain.

Determinethat yourhome'swiringisathree-wiregroundedsystem.Aska licensed

electricianifyouarenotcertain.

Theextensioncordcanbeany length, but must be ratedfor 15ampsat 125

volts,groundedand ratedfor outdooruse.

Ifyouhaveagroundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.If youdonot

havethe properhousewiring,DONOTusetheelectricstarterunderanyconditions.

1. Plugtheextensioncordintotheoutlet locatedontheengine'ssurface.Plug

theotherendof extensioncordintoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,AC

outlet inawell-ventilatedarea.

2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_j_ position.

3. Movechoketo theCHOKEposition[,j €[ (coldenginestart).

4. NOTE:Iftheengineisalreadywarm,placechokecontrolin theRUNposition

insteadof CHOKEI."1

position.

5. Pushprimerthreetimes(3x),makingsureto covervent holeinprimerbulb

whenpushing.If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent

holewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.

6. Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.Oncetheenginestarts,immediately

releasestarterbutton.Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverload

protection;systemwill temporarilyshut-downto allowstarterto coolif

electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

Toprolong starter life, useshortstarting cycles(5secondsmaximum, then

wait oneminute).

7. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltothe RUNposition.If

theenginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokeposition

fora shortperiodof time,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeintotheRUN

position.

8. Afterengineis running,disconnectpowercordfromelectricstarter.When

disconnecting,alwaysunplugtheendat thewall outlet beforeunplugging

theoppositeendfromtheengine.

RecoilStarter

Donot pull the starter handlewhilethe enginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position.

2. Movechoketo theCHOKEI,"lpos t on co,denginestart).Ifengineis

warm,placechokeintheRUNposition.

3. Pushprimerthreetimes,makingsureto coverventholewhenpushing.

Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen

pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthestarterhandleuntilit beginsto resist,thenpullquicklyand

forcefullyto overcomethe compression.Engineshouldstart.Donotreleasethe

handleandallowit to snapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYto originalposition.If

required,repeatthisstep.

5. Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechokecontroltothe RUNposition.If

theenginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokeposition

fora shortperiodof time,andthenslowlyrotatethechokeintotheRUN

position.

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Toavoidunsupervisedengineoperation, neverleavethe machine

unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after useand

removekey.

StoppingTheEngine

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runengineforafew minutesbefore

stoppingto helpdryoffany moistureontheengine.

1. Movethrottle controlto STOP@ position.

ine.Backfire oreric ,occur.

2. Removethekey.Removingthe keywill reducethepossibilityof

unauthorizedstartingof theenginewhileequipmentisnotin use.Keepthe

keyinasafeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithoutthe key.

3. Wipeallsnowandmoisturefromtheareaaroundtheengineaswell asthe

areainandaroundthewheeldrivecontrolandaugercontrol.Also,engage

andreleasebothcontrolsseveraltimes.

ToEngageDrive

1. Withthethrottle controlin theFast(rabbit)_ position,movespeed

selectorleverinto oneof thesixforward(F)positionsortwo reverse(R)

positions.Selecta speedappropriateforthesnowconditionsandapace

you'recomfortablewith.

NOTE: Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeeds

untilyouare comfortableandfamiliarwiththe operationof the

snowthrower.

2. Squeezethedrivecontrolagainstthehandleandthesnow

throwerwill move.Releaseit anddrivemotionwill stop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositionthespeedselectorlever(changespeedsordirectionof

travel)without firstreleasingthedrivecontrolandbringingthe snowthrowerto a

completestop.Doingsowill resultinprematurewearto thesnowthrower'sdrive

system.

ReplacingShearpins

Theaugersaresecuredto thespiralshaftwith shearpinsandbow-tiecotterpins.

Iftheaugershouldstrikea foreignobjectoricejam,thesnowthrowerisdesigned

sothatthe pinsmayshear.Iftheaugerswill notturn,checkto seeif thepinshave

sheared.SeeFigure17.

NOTE:Twoextrashearpinsaresuppliedin themanualbag.

NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswith anything otherthan SearsSKU#

88389/0EMPart No.738-0415Sreplacementshearpins.Anydamageto the

augergearboxorother componentsasaresult of failing to do sowill NOTbe

coveredbyyoursnowthrower'swarranty.

Alwaysturn off the snowthrower's engineand removethe key priorto

replacingshearpins.

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Figure17

ToEngageAuger

1. Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezetheaugercontrol

againstthe left handle.Releaseto stoptheauger.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall controls

andstoptheengine.Waituntil all moving partshavecometo acomplete

stop.Removethekeyto preventunintendedstarting. Alwayswearsafety

glassesduringoperation orwhile performingany adjustmentsor repairs.

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice

guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted

maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,

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

EachUse

1st5- 8 hours

25hours

50hours

Annuallyor100hours

BeforeStorage 1. Fuelsystem 1.

1.

2.

3.

1.

1.

2.

1.

1.

Engineoil level

Looseormissinghardware

Unitandengine.

Engineoil

Engineoilf

Controllinkagesandpivots

Engineoil

Sparkplug

Under heavy load or in high temperatures

EngineMaintence

1.

2.

3.

1.

1.

2.

1.

1.

CheckingEngine0il

Beforelubricating, repairing,orinspecting,disengageall controlsand stop

Iengine.Waituntil all moving parts havecometo a completestop.Remove

_thekeyto prevent unintendedfiring of the engine.

NOTE:Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoillevelismaintained.

Whenaddingoil to theengine,referto viscositychartbelow.Engineoilcapacity

isapproximately37ounces.Donotover-fill.Usea4-stroke,oranequivalenthigh

detergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedto meetorexceedU.S.automobile

manufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassificationSG,SF.Motoroilsclassified

SG,SFwill showthisdesignationonthecontainer.

1. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoilfiller neck,butdo not screwitin.

NOTE:Onsomeengines,athreadedscrewcapwill bepresentinsteadof

thequarterturnlockingcap.Intheinstanceof athreadedoilcap/dipstick,

DONOTscrewthecap/dipstickinto check.Checktheoilby restingthecap/

dipstickonthethreads,butnotscrewingitin.

3. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstick.Iflevelislow,slowlyaddoil until oillevel

Check

Tightenorreplace

Clean

Change

Change

Lubewith light oil

Change

Cleanandre-gap,orelsereplacewith

new plug.

Runengineuntil itstopsfromlackof fuel

oradda gasolineadditiveto thegasin

thetank.

registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow(L).SeeFigure18.

Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

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4.

1. Drainfuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil thefuel tankisempty.Besure

fuelfill capissecure.

2. Placesuitableoil collectioncontainerunderoildrainplug.

3. Removeoildrainplug.SeeFigure19.

4. Tipengineto drainoilintothecontainer.Usedoil mustbedisposedof ata

propercollectioncenter.

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Figure18

Changing EngineOil

NOTE:Changetheengineoilafterthefirst 5 hoursof operationandonceaseason

orevery50hoursthereafter.

f

Oil Drain

Plug

Figure19

Usedoil isahazardouswaste product.Disposeof usedoil properly.Donot

discardwith householdwaste.Checkwith your localauthoritiesor Sears

ServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

5. Reinstallthedrainplugandtightenitsecurely.

6. Refillwith therecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.SeeRecommended

Oil Usagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis37ounces.

Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,the muffler willbe veryhot. Becarefulnot

to touchthe muffler.

NOTE:Checkthesparkplugonceaseasonorevery25hoursof operation.Change

thesparkplugonceaseasonorevery100hours.

Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedand

freeof deposits.

1. Removethesparkplug bootanduseasparkplugwrenchto removethe

plug.SeeFigure20.

Spark Plug

Spark Plug Boot

DONOTusenon-detergent oil or2-strokeengineoil. It couldshortenthe

engine'sservicelife.

(°F)-40 o -20 o 0o 200 400

(oc) -30o -20o -10 o 0o

7. Reinstallthe oilfillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Thoroughlywashyour handswith soapandwater assoonas

possibleafter handling usedoil.

CheckingSparkPlug

DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.DONOTcrankenginewith

sparkplugremoved.

Figure20

Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereisapparent

wear,oriftheinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwith a

wire brushifitisto bereused.

Measurethepluggapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessarybybending

sideelectrode.SeeFigure21.Thegapshouldbesetto .02-.03inches(0.60-

0.80mm).

1..030 (.76 mm) Gap

2. Electrodes

3. Porcelain

Figure21

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4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthreadthespark

pluginbyhandto preventcross-threading.

5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchto compress

thewasher.

NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthespark

plugseatsto compressthewasher.Whenreinstallingausedsparkplug,

tighten1/8- to 1/4-turnafterthesparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.

' hot andcandamagetheengine.

Carburetor Adjustment

Thecarburetorisnotuseradjustable.ContactSearsParts& Repairforadjustment.

Lubrication

Driveand Shifting Mechanism

Atleastonceaseasonorafterevery25hoursof operation,removerearcover.

Lubricateallchains,sprockets,gears,bearings,shafts,andtheshiftingmechanism.

Useengineoil oraspraylubricant.Referto Figure22.

NOTE:Beforetippingthe uniton thefronthousing,runthefueltankempty

sofuel doesnot leakoutof the fuelcap.

1. Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsontheauger

housing.

2. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideof thesnowthrowerby

removingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. Referto Figure27.

3. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil) to thehexshaft.SeeFigure

22.

NOTE:Becarefulnotto get anyoilonthe aluminumdriveplateorrubber

frktion wheel.Doingsowill hinderthesnowthrower'sdrivesystem.Wipe

offanyexcessorspilledoil.

AtleastonceaseasongreasethewheelaxlewithArcticgrease,partnumber

737-0318.Thegreasefitting islocatedonthewheelaxletube behindthe

wheelaxlesupportbracket.

4.

f

Rubber Friction

Wheel

Aluminum

Drive

Wheel Axle

Support Bracket

Figure22

Wheels

At leastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxleswith a

multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Chute Directional Control

Onceaseason,lubricatetheeyebolt bushingandthespiralwith 3-in-1oil.

Auger Shaft

At leastonceaseason,oneat atime,removeall oftheshearpinsfromthe auger

shaft.Spraylubricantinsidethehubof eachaugerspiralassemblyandaroundthe

spacersontheaugershaft.

Greasefittingscanalsobefoundat eachendoftheaugershaft.Lubricatewith a

greasegunonceaseason.SeeFigure23.

GearCase

Theaugergearcaseisequippedwith agreasefitting. Lubricatewith greaseoncea

season(orderpartnumber737-0168).SeeFigure23.

NOTE:Torelievepressure,removetheventplugbeforelubricatingthegearcase.

SeeFigure23.Failureto do socouldresultindamageto the gearcaseseals.

Augers

Eachof theaugerspiralassembliesissecuredto the spiralshaftwith ashearpin and

cotterpin.If theaugershouldstrikeaforeignobjectoricejam,thesnowthroweris

designedsothatthepinsmayshear.

1. Ifaugersdonotturn,checkto seeif pinshavesheared.

2. Replacethepinsifneeded.Tworeplacementshearpinsandcotterpins

havebeenprovidedwith thesnowthrower.Sprayanoil lubricantintoshaft

beforeinsertingnewpinsandsecuringwith newcotterpins.SeeFigure23.

Bow-Tie Pins Spacers

Figure23

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ShavePlateand SkidShoes

Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthesnowthroweraresubjectto

wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.

Skid Shoes

2.

NOTE:Theskidshoesonthismachinehavetwo wearedges.Whenoneside

wearsout,theycanberotated180°to usetheotheredge.

Removethesixcarriageboltsandhexnutsthatsecurethetwo skidshoesto

thesidesoftheaugerhousing.Referto Figure24.

Positionthenewskidshoesandsecurewith thecarriageboltsandhexnuts.

Makecertaintheskidshoesareadjustedto belevel.

ShavePlate

1. Removethehexnutsandcarriageboltsthat securetheshaveplatetothe

bottomofthe housing.Referto Figure24.

2. Removetherearmosthexnutandcarriagebolt securingthebackof each

skidshoeto thesidesofthehousing.Loosenthefourremaininghexnuts

securingthe skidshoes.

3. Slidetheshaveplateoutoftheoff-setslotat thebottomof the housing,and

frombetweentheskidshoesandsidepanelsofthehousing.

4. Withthemountingholestowardthe backof theunit, slidethenewshave

plateinto positionandsecurewiththefastenersremovedpreviously.

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Figure24

Adjustments

Shift Cable

If the full rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,referto the

Figure25andadjustthe shift cableasfollows:

I. Placetheshift leverinthefastestforwardspeedposition.

2. Loosenthehex nutontheshift cableindexbracket.SeeFigure25.

3. Pivotthebracketdownwardtotakeupslackinthecable.

4. Retightenthehexnut.

Figure25

ChuteBracketAdjustment

Ifthespiralatthebottomof thechutedirectionalcontrolis notfully engagingwith

thechuteassembly,thechutebracketcanbeadjusted.Todoso:

I. Loosenthetwo nutswhichsecurethechutebracketandrepositionit

slightly.SeeFigure26.

2. Retightenthe nuts.

Figure26

ChuteControl

Thedistancesnowisthrowncanbeadjustedbyadjustingthe angleof thechute

assembly.Referto theOperationsectionforinstructions.

Theremotechutecontrolcableshavebeenpre-adjustedat thefactory.Movethe

remotechuteleveronthecontrolpanelforwardto pivot theupperchutedown;

movetheleverrearwardto pivotthe upperchuteup.

2O

Wheeldrivecontrol

RefertotheAdjustmentsectionoftheAssemblyinstructionstoadjustthewheel

drivecontrol.Tofurtherchecktheadjustment,proceedasfollows:

1. Withthe snowthrowertippedforward(be certainto runthe

fueltankdry beforetippingthe unitforward),removethe frame

coverunderneaththe snowthrowerby removingthe self-tapping

screws.SeeFigure27.

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.

.

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%

Figure27

Locatethe openingbetweenthe axle supportbracketand

thefrontframesupport(SeeFigure28). Lookingthroughthis

opening,withthe wheeldrivecontrolreleased,theremustbe

clearancebetweenthefrictionwheelandthe driveplatein all

positionsof the speedselector lever.

Withthe wheeldrivecontrolengaged,the frictionwheelmust

contactthedrive plate.SeeFigure28.

Figure28

4. Ifthere is nofrictionwheelclearance,or the frictionwheeldoes

not solidlycontactthe driveplate,re-adjustthe locknuton the

lowerendof thedrive cablefollowingthe instructionsin the

Assemblysection.

5. Reassemblethe framecover.

Auger Control

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheaugercontrolcable.

Skid Shoes

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheskidshoes.

Tire Pressure

RefertotheAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthetirepressure.

Beltreplacement

Belt RemovalPreparation

I. Removethe chutecrankrodfromthechutecrankassemblyby

removingthe hairpinclip shownin Figure29. Movethechute

crankrod awayfromthe assemblyas shown.

2. Removethreeself-tapscrewson bothsidesof the transmission

housingas shownin Figure29.

Figure29

3. Removethe plasticbeltcover,locatednearthe engine,by remov-

ing thethree self-tappingscrewsthatsecureit. See Figure30.

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4. LoosentheboltshowninFigure31securingthebeltkeeper

bracketandremovetheotherbolt.Pushthebeltkeeperand

bracketupofftheenginepulley.

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Auger Belt Replacement

1. Removethebow-tieclip andflatwasherfromtheferruleinorder

to disconnectthe augeridlerrodfromthe brakebracketassem-

bly.SeeFigure32.

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ger Idler Rod

NOTE:Makesurethat thelocationof theferruleon theaugeridler rodis

maintained.

2. Slipthe augercontrolbelt (thefrontbelt) offthe enginepulley.

3. Pullthe brakebracketassemblytowardsthe cableguideroller

andunhookthe augercable z-fitting.SeeFigure33.

4. Fromboth sidesof the the frameassembly,use a 1/2" wrenchto

removethe threehex tap screwssecuringthe frameto the auger

housingassembly.Referbackto Figure29.

NOTE:Do not removethe lowerhexflangelocknuton eachside.

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Figure33

5. Placeablockof woodunderneaththeaugerhousingas shownin

Figure34andseparateaugerhousingfromtheframebytiltingthe

housingforwardandpullingupthe handles.

6. Blocktheimpellerwitha pieceofwoodto preventitfromspinningand

usea 1/2"wrenchto removethehexscrewandflatwasherfromthe

centerofthe pulleyontheaugerhousing.SeeAin Figure35.

7. Liftthe brakebracketassemblyout of the pulleygroove(B in

Figure35)andslide the pulleyassemblyoff the postsof the auger

pulleyadapter(C) to removethe oldbelt.

Figure34

NOTE:Thepulleyadaptermayslideofftheaugerinputshaftwhenremoving

thepulley.Useextracautiontoensuretheadapterdoesfalland/orget

damagedwhenremovingthepulley.

8. Placethe newaugerbeltin the V-grooveof the augerpulleyand

placethe pulleyw/belt insidethebelt keepers.

Turnthe pulleyas necessaryto alignitsthreeslotsapproximately

withthepostsof thepulleyadapter,thenpivotthe brakebracket

assemblyawayfromthe pulleygroove. Whilealigningthe pulley

slotsandadapterposts,pushtheaugerpulleyfullyonto the

adapter.Referto Figure35. Ensurethebrakepuckof the brake

bracketassemblyalignsandis fully seatedin the pulleygroove.

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NOTE: If the pulleyadapterwas removedwiththepulley,alignthe

splinesof the pulleyadapterandaugerinputshaft,andpushthe pulley

andadapterontothe inputshaft.Referto Figure36.

9. Slidethe washerontothe hex screwremovedearlierandapply

Loctite262to thethreadsof the hex screw.

10. Insertthe hexscrewthroughthe pulleyassemblyandintothe

threadsof the inputshaft.Torquethe hex screwto 250-325in.

Ibs.to securethe augerpulleyassemblyon the inputshaft.

11. Ifalso replacingthe drivebelt,proceedto the "DriveBelt"instruc-

tions.If not,repositionthe transmissionframebackonto

theaugerhousing.

12. Installthedrive belton theenginepulley,re-connectthe auger

cablez-fittingandaugeridler rodferruleto the brakebracket.

Repositionand securethe enginepulleybelt guard,and re-install

the beltcover.

NOTE:Makesureto removethe pieceof woodblockingthe impeller.

Checkthe augerdrivebeltadjustment. Withthe augerclutchlever

inthe disengagedposition,thetop surfaceof the newbelt shouldbe

evenwiththeoutsidediameterof the pulley.

Toadjust,disconnectferrulefrombrakebracketassembly.Threadferrulein

(towardsidler)toincreasetensiononbelt,orouttodecreasebelttension.

NOTE:Thebrakepuckmustalwaysbefirmly seatedinthe pulley

groovewhenaugercontrolisdisengaged.

IMPORTANT:Repeatthe "AugerDriveControlTest"fromthe As-

semblysectionbeforeoperatingsnowthrower.

Drive Belt Repla(ement

Ifnotalreadydone,removetheaugerdrivebeltfromthefrontpulleyoftheengine

doublepulley.Referto"AugerBeltReplacement"instructionsintheprevious

sub-section.

a. Pullthe idlerpulleyawayfromthe backsideof the drivebeltto

relievethetension.SeeFigure36.

b. Slipthe drivebelt offthe idlerpulley. Carefullyreleasethe idler

pulley.

Figure36

2. Rollthe drivebeltoff the lowerdrivepulley.

3. Removethe belt fromthe enginepulley.

4. Installthe newbelton the pulleysin the reverseorderand

re-tensionwiththe idlerpulley.

5. Reassembleby performingthe previousstepsin theopposite

orderand mannerof removal.

CHANGING FRICTION WHEEL

Therubberonthefrictionwheelissubjecttowearandshouldbechecked

periodically.Replacethefrictionwheelifanysignsofwearorcrackingarefound.

1. Runthe unit'sfuel tankdry beforeperformingStep2. Donot

attemptto pourfuel fromthe engine.

2. Tip the snowthrowerupand forward,sothat it restsonthe

housing.

3. Removescrewsfromtheframecoverunderneaththe snow

thrower(referto Figure37). Removethe rightwheelfromthe axle.

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.Usinga 3/4" wrench,holdthe hex shaftandremovethe hex

screwandbellevillewasherand bearingfromleft sideof the

frame.Referto Figure38.

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5. Holdingthe frictionwheelassembly,slidethe hex shaftoutof

the frictionwheelassemblyandthe rightsideof theframe.The

spaceronthe left sideof the hex shaftwillfall andthe sprocket

shouldremainhanginglosein the chain.

6. Liftthe frictionwheelassemblyout betweenthe axle shaftand

the driveshaftassemblies.

7. Removefourscrewssecuringthe frictionwheelto the hub

assembly(referto Figure39). Discardoldfrictionwheel.

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10. Slidethe hexshaft throughthe rightside of the frametowardthe

Idt sideandthroughthe frictionwheelassembly.

11. Aftermakingcertainthatthe chainis on boththe largeandthe

smallsprocket,alignthe hex shaftwiththe hexhubof the small

sprocket,andslidethe shaftthroughthe sprocket.

NOTE:Ifthe sprocketfell fromthe snowthrowerwhileremoving

the hex shaft,placethe sprocketonthe chain.Realignthe

sprocketonthe chainwiththe hex hubfacingthe rightsideof

unit.Positionthe hexhubof the sprockettowardthe frictionwheel

whenslidingthe sprocketon to the hexshaft.

12. Slidethe spacerontothe endof the hex shaft.

Note: The spaceris to be placedon the hexshaftbetweenthe

sprocketandbearingpreviouslyremovedonthe Idt sideof the

frame.

13. Alignthe bearingonthe rightendof thehex shaftwiththe hole

inthe rightside of the frame,then pushthe hexshaftto the left

intopositioninthe frame.

14. Slidethe bearingontothe leftendof the hex shaftandpressinto

the holeon theleft sidethe frame.

15. Placethe bellevillewasher(roundedside towardhead)ontothe

hexscrewremovedearlier,andinsertthescrewinto thethreaded

holeof the hex shaft.

16. Graduallytightenthe hexscrewto fullyseatthe bearingsineach

sideof the frameandto securethe hex shaft.

17. Positionthe framecoveron the bottomof the frameand secure

withthe self-tappingscrews.Pivotthe snowthrowerdownto it

normaloperatingposition.

Figure39

Reassemblethe newfrictionwheelontothe hubassembly,tighten-

ingthefourscrewsinrotationandwithequalforce,itisimportantto

assemblethefrictionwheelsymmetricallyfor properfunctioning.

Repositionthe frictionwheelassemblyinthe snowthrowerframe.

insertthe pinfromthe speedselector armassemblyintothe

frictionwheelassemblyandholdassemblyinposition.Referto

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IMPORTANT:Repeatthe drivecontroltestfromthe Assemblysection

of this manualbeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

If the snowthrowerwill notbeusedfor 30daysorlonger,orif it is theendof thesnowseasonwhenthelastpossibilityof snowisgone,the equipmentneedsto bestored

properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretopperformancefrom thesnowthrowerformanymoreyears.

PreparingEngine

Enginesstoredover30daysneedto bedrainedof fuel to preventdeteriorationand

gumfromforminginfuelsystemoronessentialcarburetorparts.If thegasolinein

yourenginedeterioratesduringstorage,youmayneedto havethe carburetor,and

otherfuelsystemcomponents,servicedorreplaced.

1. Removeall fuelfromtankbyrunningengineuntil it stops.Donotattemptto

pourfuelfromtheengine.

2. Changetheengineoil.

3. Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30ml)ofcleanengineoil

into thecylinder.Pulltherecoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and

reinstallthesparkplug.

4. Cleandebrisfromaroundengine,andunder,around,andbehindmuffler.

Applya lightfilm ofoil on anyareasthat aresusceptibleto rust.

Storeinaclean,dryandwell ventilatedareaawayfromanyappliancethat

operateswith aflameorpilot light,suchasa furnace,waterheater,or

clothesdryer.Avoidanyareawitha sparkproducingelectricmotor,orwhere

powertoolsareoperated.

If possible,avoidstorageareaswith highhumidity.

Keeptheenginelevelinstorage.Tiltingcancausefueloroil leakage.

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PreparingSnowThrower

Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilatedormetalstorageshed,

careshouldbetakento rustprooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil orsilicone,

coattheequipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearingsandcables.

Removeall dirtfromexteriorof engineandequipment.

Followlubricationrecommendations.

Storeequipmentinaclean,dryarea.

Inflatethe tiresto themaximumPSI.Referto tire sidewall.

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Enginefailsto start

Enginerunningerratically/

inconsistentRPM(huntingor

surging)

Excessivevibration

Lossof power

Unitfailsto propelitself

Unitfailsto dischargesnow

1. Chokecontrolnot inCHOKEposition.

2. Sparkplugwire disconnected.

3. Faultysparkplug.

4. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel.

5. Enginenot primed.

6. Keynot inserted.

7. Extensioncordnot connected(when

usingelectricstartbutton,on modelsso

equipped).

1. EnginerunningonCHOKE.

2. Stalefuel.

3. Waterordirt infuel system.

4. Over-governedengine.

1. Loosepartsor damagedauger.

1. Sparkplugwire loose.

2. Gascap ventholeplugged.

1. Drivecable inneedof adjustment.

2. Drivebelt looseor damaged.

3. Wornfrictionwheel.

1. Chuteassemblyclogged.

2. Foreignobjectlodgedin auger.

3. Augercablein needof adjustment.

4. Augerbelt looseordamaged.

5. Shearpin(s) sheared.

1. Chuteassembledincorrectly.

1. Movechokecontrolto CHOKEposition.

2. Connectwireto sparkplug.

3. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.

4. Filltankwith clean,freshgasoline.

5. Primeengineas instructedinthe OperationSection.

6. Insertkeyfully intothe switch.

7. Connectoneendof the extensioncordto the electric

starteroutletandthe otherendto a three-prong

120-volt,grounded,ACoutlet.

1. Movechokecontrolto RUNposition.

2. Filltankwith clean,freshgasoline.

3. Drainfueltankby runningengineuntil it stops.Refill

withfreshfuel.

4. ContactyourSearsParts& RepairCenter.

1. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug

wire.Tightenall boltsand nuts.Ifvibrationcontinues,

haveunit servicedbya SearsParts& RepairCenter.

1. Connectandtightensparkplugwire.

2. Removeiceand snowfromgascap. Becertainvent

holeis clear.

1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto Serviceand

Maintenancesection.

2. Replacedrive belt.Referto Serviceand Mainte-

nancesection.

3. Havefrictionwheelreplacedat a SearsParts&

RepairCenter.

1. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug

wire.Cleanchuteassemblyandinsideof auger

housingwithclean-outtoolor a stick.

2. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug

wire.Removeobjectfromaugerwith clean-outtool

ora stick.

3. Adjustaugercontrolcable.Referto Assembly

section.

4. Replaceaugerbelt.Referto Serviceand Mainte-

nancesection.

5. Replacewith newshearpin(s).

Chutefailsto easilyrotate180 1. Disassemblechutecontroland reassembleas

degrees directedinthe Assemblysection.

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918-0281A Bracket Assy, Auger Brake

2. 684-0090B-0637 Impellar, 16"

3. 931-2643 Tool, Cleanout

4. 710-0376 Scr,Hex Cap, 5/16-18 x 1.00

5. 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750

6. 710-0451 Screw, Carriage, 5/16-18 x .75

7. 710-04606A Screw, 5/16-18 x .4300

8. 710-1245B Screw, 5/16-24 x .875

9. 911-0677 Ferrule

10. 712-04063 Nut, Flnge Lk, 5/16-18

11. 712-04065 Nut, Fig Lk, 3/8-16

12. 914-0135 Key, Woodruff, l/4 x 3/4

13. 714-04040 Pin, Bowtie Cotter

14. 915-0118 Pin, Spirol, 5/16 x 1.75

15. 725-0157 Tie, Cable

16. 926-04012 Nut, Push

17. 731-1696B Adapter, Chute, 6"

18. 732-0858 Spring, Extension

19. 936-0159 Washer, .349 x .879 x .063

20. 736-0174 Washer, .625 x .885 x .015

21. 736-0505 Washer, Flat, .34 x 1.50 x .150

22. 936-3008 Washer, .344 x .75 x .12

23. 736-3046A Washer, 1.01 x 1.86 x .06

24. 731-2635 Clip, Mounting

25. 938-0281 Screw, Shoulder, .625 x .17

26. 738-04155 Pin, Shear, .25 x 1.75

27. 741-0192 Bearing, Flange w/Flats

28. 941-04024 Bearing, Self Aligning

29. 747-0980A Rod, Auger Idler

30. 748-04067A Pulley, Adapter, .75 Dia.

31. 950-04020 Spacer, 1.004 x 1.375 x .25

32. 756-04244A Pulley, Auger Drive, 10.0

33. 790-00264A-0637 Bracket, Gear Box Support

34. 05244B Housing, Bearing

35. 784-0315A-0637 Housing, Bearing

36. 918-04514 Gear Box Assembly, Auger

D = B II

684-04151-4028 Spiral Assy, LH

38. 684-04152-4028 Spiral Assy, RH

39. 684-04214-0691 Housing, Auger - 33"

40. 731-05162 Spacer, 1.0 x 1.5 x 2

41. 731-05163 Spacer, 1.0 x 1.5 x 1

42. 938-04158 Axle, Spiral, 33"

43. 741-0494 Bushing, Flange, 1.051 x 1.16

44. 784-5714B-0637 Shave Plate

45. 710-3168 Bolt, Carriage, 3/8-16 x 1.0

46. 710-3034 Bolt, Carriage, 3/8-16 x 1.25

47. 731-06007 Shoe, Skid

48. 790-00181-0637 Drift Cutter

49. 736-0262 Washer, Flat, .385 x .870

50. 918-0246 Hsg Assy Auger RH (Inc. 65 & 66)

51. 918-0435 Hsg Assy Auger LH (Inc. 65 & 66)

52. 710-1260A Screw, LD, 5/16-18 x .750

53. 711-04714 Shf, Drive, Auger

54. 914-0126 Key, Hi Pro, 3/16 x 3/4

55. 716-0111 Ext, Ret, Ring

56. 917-0299 Gear, Worm, Dbl Thread

57. 917-1425 Gear, Worm, LH

58. 921-0145 Seal, Oil

59. 721-0325 Plug

60. 936-0266 Washer, Flat, 1.52 ID x 2.00D

61. 936-0291 Washer, Flat, .88 ID x .38 OD

62. 738-0275 Shf, Gear, Worm

63. 741-0184 Brg, Thrust

64. 941-0217 Sleeve

65. 921-0146 Oil Seal

66. 741-0670 Flange Bearing

67. 954-04194A V Belt,4L x 44.60 Lg.

68. 937-3000 Lube Fitting, 3/16 #70

69. 736-0188 Washer, Flat, .78 x 1.49 x .08

70. 720-0284 Wing Knob

71. 712-3007 Jam Nut, 5/16-18

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2 684-04350 JointBlockAssembly

3 710-0276

4 710-04682

5 710-0572

6 710-3118

7 712-04063

8 912-3010

9 914-0101

10 914-04040

Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.0

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

Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 2.5

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

FlangeLockNut,5/16-18

HexNut,5/16-18

internalCotterPin

internalCotterPin

11 715-04095 SpringPin

12 720-0201A Knob,Crank

13 720-0284 Knob,WingNut, 5/16-18

14 926-0100 Cap,Push,3/8

15 735-0234 Grommet,Rubber

16 736-0105 Washer,Bel,.375x.87x.063

17 936-0159 Washer,Fiat,.349x.879.063

18 936-0185 J Washer,.375x.738x.063

19 736-0242 Washer,Belleville,.34x.872x.06

20 941-0475 PlasticBushing,.380I.D.

21 747-04747 _ EyeBolt

22 747-04925A-0637 ChuteRod

23 749-04675-0691 Handle,Upper- LH

24 749-04674-0691 Handle,Upper- RH

25 749-0991-0691 Handle,Lower

26 790-00329-0637 ChuteCrankBracket

27 716-04036 Ring,Retainer

28 725-0157 CableTie

29 731-06113 . Trigger

30 738-04126 Pin,3/16

31 710-04022 HexHeadScrew,MB1.25

32 732-04677 CableGuide

33 936-0264 FiatWasher,.330x.630x.0635

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34 984-04230 J 2-WayChuteControl Assy

35 710-04187 Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x 0.5

36 710-0458 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.75

37 710-0597 Screw,1/4-20x 1.00

38 710-0895 Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x .75

39 712-04064 FlangeLockNut, 1/4-20

40 731-0846C UpperChute

41 731-0851A Chute,FlangeKeeper

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731-0903E LowerChute

43 731-1313C ChuteTiltCableGuide

44 936-0231 FiatWasher

45 784-5594-0637 CableBracket

46 631-04133A HandleClutchLock- LH

47 631-04134B HandleClutchLock- RH

48 931-04187A HandlePanel

49 646-0012 CableAssembly,Auger/Drive

746-0952 Cable,Clutch

732-0184 Spring,Extension

50 684-04111B HandleEngageAssy- LH

51 684-04112C HandleEngageAssy- RH

52 684-04250 RodAss'y,ClutchLockPivot

53 710-04326 Screw,#8-16x 0.50

54 710-04586 Screw,1/4-20x 1.625

55 710-0837 ABScrew,#10-16

56 710-1233 Screw,#10-24x 0.375

57 710-3069 Screw,1/4-20x.375

58 712-04081A ShoulderNut,1/4-20

59 720-04039 ShiftKnob

60 736-0159 FiatWasher,.349x.879x.063

61 725-05148 WiringHarness(NotShown)

62 725-04393 Htd. HandGripon/off Switch

63 725-06095 LightSocket

64 725-05149 HeatedHandGrip

65 731-04894D LockPlate

66 731-04896B ClutchLockCam

67 732-0193 CompressionSpring

68 732-04219C ClutchLockSpring

69 732-04238 TorsionSpring

70 935-0199A RubberBumper

71 936-0267 FiatWasher,.385x.87x.06

72 738-04125 ShoulderScrew

73 738-04348 ShoulderScrew,1/4-20x 1.345

74 746-04341 SpeedSelectorCable

75 790-00248C-0637 PanelBracket

76 790-00281B-0637 ShiftLever

77 731-05324 LensPanel

78 777X41804 ReflectorLabel

79 746-04338 Cable,ChuteTilt

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Housing,Bearing

Dogg,SteeringDrive,LH

Dogg,SteeringDrive,RH

4. 918-0282E

5. 918-04178

718-04034

710-0896

6. 684-0118B-0637

684-0119B-0637

8. 684-04212-0637

9. 684-04229

ShaftAssembly,Steering

Assembly,FrictionWheel

Wheel,Friction,Bonded

Screw,HexWash

Bracket,AugerActuator

Bracket,DriveActuator

Brkt, FrictionDriveSuprt.

RodAssembly,Shift

10. 684-04235 Sprocket,32T

11. 710-04484 TTScrew,5/16-18x .750

12. 710-0538 Screw,HexCapLock,

13. 710-0599 HexScrew,1/4-20x .50

14. 710-0751 HexHeadScrew,1/4-20

15. 710-1652 Screw,HexWash.

16. 710-3001 Screw,HexCap,3/8-16

17. 911-04279 Shaft,HexDrive

18. 711-04605 Shaft,Actuator

19. 912-0116 Nut,HexInsertJamLock

20. 912-0138 Nut,Hex, 1/4-28GR5

21. 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18

22. 712-04064 FlangeLockNut, 1/4-20

23. 712-04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

24. 912-0413 HexNut,5/8-18

25. 712-0717 Nut,Insert3/8-16

26. 713-0284 Chain,Endless,#41x 36L

27. 713-0286 Chain,#420x 40L

28. 913-04015 Sprocket,#41x lOT

29. 914-0104 Pin,InternalCotter

30. 914-0135 Key,Woodruff

31. 914-0388 Key,Hi-Pro,3/16x 5/8

32. 916-0104 E-Ring

33. 716-0136 Ring,Retaining

34. 716-04048 Ring,Retainer

35. 917-0302 Plate,Drive

36. 726-0221 SpeedNut, .500

37. 932-0121 Spring,Extension

38. 932-0209 Spring,Extension

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732-04385 TorsionSpring,.750I.D.x .968 Lg.

40. 936-0158 Washer,Lock,5/8

41. 736-0242 Wsh,Bell.,.34x.872x.06

42. 936-0864 Wash,.375x.812x.060

43. 936-0329 Washer,Lock,1/4

44. 936-3015 FiatWasher,.469x.875x.105

45. 790-00257-0691 Cover,UpperFrame

46. 790-00259-0691 Cover,LowerFrame

47. 937-3000 Fitting,Lube,3/16 Drive

48. 738-0143 Screw,Shldr.,.498x.34

49. 738-0279 Spindle,DrivePlate

50. 738-04184A ShoulderScrew,.368x.113,1/4-20

51. 738-0924A Screw,HexShldr.,1/4-28

52. 741-0163A Ass'y,Bearing/Housing

53. 941-04025 Bearing,Self Aligning

54. 741-04108 Bearing,HexFlange

55. 941-0563 Bearing,Ball

56. 741-0747 Bush,Fig,.5625x 1.375x .4375

57. 741-0748 Bush,Fig,.5 IDx .627OD

58. 746-04337A SteeringCable,35.97"Long

59. 946-0951A Cable,AugerIdler

60. 747-0973 Rod,DriveClutch

61. 750-04703 Spcr.,1.0IDx 1.50OD

62. 750-04717 Spcr.,.51IDx 7.895Lg.

63. 750-04718 Spcr.,.51IDx 3.66Lg.

64. 750-04719 Spcr.,.5151ID x .750ODx .220

65. 750-05342 Spcr.,.566IDx .87 ODx .190

66. 750-05343 Spcr.,.566IDx .87 ODx 1.25

67. 750-0903B Spcr.,.514x.632x 2.44

68. 950-0997 Spacer,.675x 1.0x .23

69. 750-1302B Spcr,.6725x 1.125x 2.48

70. 756-0344 Pulley,Auger

71. 756-0625 Roller,Cable

72. 784-0404 BearingRetainingBracket

73. 784-0406A-0637 Bracket,FrameSupport

74. 784-0407-0637 Bracket,AxleSupport

75. 790-00217A-0637 SpeedSelectorPivotBracket

76. 790-00218A-0637 SpeedSelectorShift Bracket

77. 790-00349-0691 TransmissionFrame

78. 684-04169 IdlerPulleyAssembly

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83. 710-0654A Screw,3/8-16x 1.00

84. 710-0809 Screw,1/4-20x 1.25

85. 738-04439 HexHeadScrew,5/16-24x .875

86. 710-0347 HexHeadScrew,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,1.155IDx 1.78ODx .150

99. 750-05318 Spacer,1.004IDx 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,FlatIdler,2.75OD

103. 756-04351 DoublePulley,3.25 x 2.75

104. 784-0385D Bracket,AugerIdler

105. 790-00167A-0637 Belt KeeperBracket

106. 790-00208C IdlerDriveWheelBracket

107. 790-00254A-0637 BeltCoverBracket

108. 756-0344 Pulley,Drive

109. 634-0225A-0911 WheelAss'y.-LH

634-0226A-0911 WheelAss'y.-RH

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

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Bolt M6x12

Throttle Control Knob

Control Panel

Key

Key Switch Assembly

Choke Knob

Bolt M6xlO

Exhaust Pipe Shield

Carburetor Heat Shield

Bolt M6x16

MuFfler Assembly

Nut, M8

Throttle Control Assembly

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Carburetor Intake Gasket

Carburetor Insulator

Carburetor Gasket

Carburetor Assembly

Primer Assembly

Primer Bulb

Heater Box

Choke Assembly

LockWasher

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Carburetor Rebuild Kit

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Choke Control Lever Washer

Fuel Shutoff Lever Screw

Choke Plate

Throttle Shaft

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Idle Jet Rivet

Idle Jet Assembly

Idle Speed Adjusting Screw

Primer Pipe

Primer Hose

Primer Hose Clamp

Carburetor Body

Float Pin

Emulsion Tube

Nickel Plated Brass Needle Valve

Main Jet

Needle Valve Spring

Float

Fuel Bowl Gasket

Fuel Bowl

Fuel Bowl Gasket

Fuel Bowl Mounting Bolt

Fuel Drain Plug Gasket

Fuel Drain Plug

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951-11342

951-10307

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Piston

Piston Pin Snap Ring

Piston Pin

Piston Ring Set

Governor Gear/Shaft Assembly

Radial Ball Bearing

Flat Washer

Governor Shaft Clip

Governor Seal

Governor Arm Shaft

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

Woodruff Key

Dowel Pin 9 X 12

Dowel Pin 7 X 14

Camshaft Assembly

Crankcase Cover Gasket

Washer

Oil Fill Plug Assembly

O-Ring

Crankcase Cover

Crankcase Cover Kit

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

Oil Seal

Bolt M8x38

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710-06063

710-04968

951-11320

710-05349

951-11381

951-12073

951-11904

951-11971A

951-11341A

951-11328B

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Bolt M8x35

Bolt M6x16

Oil Tube Support Bracket

Bolt M6x8

Oil Fill Tube O-Ring

Oil Fill Tube Assembly

Dipstick O-Ring

Dipstick Assembly

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

Short Block Assembly

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

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

Oil Drain Pipe

Drain Pipe Washer 10X16X1.5

Oil Drain Plug Bolt

Oil Seal

Balance Gear Assembly

Bearing

Oil Drain Asm

Gasket Kit - Complete

(Inc.52,59,65,79,81,106, 108,125,131-133)

Gasket Kit- External

(Inc.79,108,125,131-133)

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Valve Kit

Tappet

Push Rod Kit

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

Cylinder Head Assembly

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

114-122,125,129-133)

Dowel Pin

Cylinder Head Gasket

Spark Plug/F6Rtc

Muffler Gasket

Exhaust Stud M8x48.5

Muffler Stud Assembly

Bolt MlOxl.25x87

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Intake Valve Seal

Intake Valve Spring Retainer

Valve Spring

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Push Rod Guide

Rocker Arm Assembly

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Valve Cover Bolt

Valve Cover

Valve Cover Gasket

Breather Hose

Breather Hose Clamp

Cylinder Baffle

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Valve Cover Kit

Gasket Kit - Complete

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

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Electric Starter

Bolt M8x55

Ignition Coil Assembly

Ignition Coil Bolt

Alternator Assembly

Bolt M6x30

Bolt M6x8

Alternator Wire Clamp Bracket

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Starter Cup

Flywheel Nut, M14x1.5

Bolt M6x16

Bolt M6x12

Blower Housing

Recoil Starter Assembly

Flat Washer

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Fuel Level Indicator

Bolt M8x20

Bushing, Slot

Bushing, Rnd

Fuel Tank Assembly

Fuel Tank Shroud

Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket

Engine Shroud

Bolt M6x16

Bush

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Fuel Hose Clamp

Bolt M8x14

Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket

Flange Nut M6

Governor Arm Bolt M6X21

Governor Arm

Governor Spring

Throttle Return Spring

Governor Rod

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FEDERALand/or CALIFORNIAEMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYSTATEMENT

YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGATIONS

MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of

California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS)

warranty on your 2013 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine). In California, new outdoor

equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, outdoor

equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA small off-road spark ignition engine regulations). MTD

Consumer Group Inc must warrant the ECSon your outdoor equipment engine for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no

abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of the outdoor equipment engine.

Your ECS may include parts such as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps,

valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components.

Where a warrantable condition exists, MTD Consumer Group Inc will repair your outdoor equipment engine at no cost to you including

diagnosis, parts, and labor.

MANUFACTURER'SWARRANTYCOVERAGE:

This emission control system is warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your outdoor equipment engine is defective, the

part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc. In the event that a component is covered for longer than two years by the

Manufacturer's equipment warranty, the longer coverage period will apply.

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OWNERSWARRANTYRESPONSIBILITIES:

As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. MTD

Consumer Group Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your outdoor equipment engine, but MTD Consumer

Group Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts.

As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that MTD Consumer Group Inc may deny you warranty coverage if

your outdoor equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved 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 your warranty coverage, you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310 or at

http://su pport.mtd prod ucts.com.

GENERALEMISSIONSWARRANTYCOVERAGE:

MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is: (1)

designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and (2) free from defects in materials and workmanship that

cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years.

The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment engine is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service.

Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as follows:

1. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for

the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD

Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the

remainder of the period.

2. Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period

stated above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.

3. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the

period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement, the part

will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under

warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.

Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no charge

to the owner.

4.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to

service the subject engines or equipment.

6. The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective,

emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.

7. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under

warranty of any warranted part.

8. Throughout the off-road engine and equipment warranty period stated above, MTD Consumer Group Inc will maintain a supply of

warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts.

9. Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to

the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc.

10. Add-onormodifiedpartsthatarenotexemptedbytheAirResourcesBoardmaynotbeused.Theuseofanynon-exemptedadd-onor

modifiedpartsbytheultimatepurchaserwillbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaims.MTDConsumerGroupIncwillnotbeliableto

warrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedbytheuseofanon-exemptedadd-onormodifiedpart.

WARRANTEDPARTS:

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, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding,

any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty

coverage. Further, the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off-road engine and equipment purchased.

The following emission warranty parts are covered (if applicable):

1. Fuel Metering System

Cold start enrichment system (soft choke)

Carburetor 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 ignition system

4. Exhaust System

Catalytic converter

SAI (Reed valve)

5. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above System

Vacuum, temperature, position, time sensitive valves and switches

Connectors and assemblies

6. Evaporative Control

Fuel hose

Fuel hose clamps

Tethered fuel cap

Carbon 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 & Mainte-

nance 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 Period

On Engine Emissions Compliance Label

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, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours.

For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.

This is ageneric representation of the emission label typically found on a certified engine.

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Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and

manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair

from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and

aggravation.

Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:

[] Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists

[] Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs

[] Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can't be fixed

[] Discount of 25% from regular price of service and related installed parts not covered by the

agreement; also, 25% off regular price of preventive maintenance check

[] Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative.

Think of us as a "talking owner's manual."

Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you

to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the

product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the

product warranty period expires. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A.

call 1=800=827=6655.

*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1=800=361=

6665.

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For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and

other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1=800=4=MY=HOME®.

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For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice:

managernylife

www.managemylife.com

For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,

lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,

no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!

For the replacement parts, accessories and

owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

For Sears professional installation of home appliances

and items like garage door openers and water heaters.

1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663)

Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. and Canada)

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Our Home

For repair of carry-in items like vacuums, lawn equipment,

and electronics, call anytime for the location of your nearest

Sears Parts & Repair Service Center

1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada)

www.sears.com www.sears.ca

To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears:

1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n

a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas:

1-888-SU-HOGAR ®

(1-888-784-6427)

www.sears.com

Au Canada pour service en frangais:

1-800-LE-FOYER Mc

(1-800-533-6937)

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