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Owner's Manual

CRRFTSHRN
8.5 Horse Power
26" Two-Stage Track Drive

Snow Thrower

CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman

Printed in U.S.A.

Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

770-0373A

Content

Page

Content

Warranty Information

2

Maintenance

Page
17

Safe Operation Practices

3

Service & Adjustment

20

Accessories

5

Off-Season Storage

24

Assembly

7

Trouble-Shooting

25

Operation

12

Repair Parts

26

Two -Year Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower
For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated and tuned
up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material
and workmanship.
If this Craftsman snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days
from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as skid shoes, shave plate and spark
plugs.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETU RNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOWTH ROWER TO THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies

only while this product

is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

Horsepower:

8.5

Engine Oil

SAE 5W30 oil

Fuel Capacity:

1 gallon

'Spark Plug:

RJ-19LM

Date of Purchase ......................................................

Engine:

143.988501

Record both serial number and date of purchase
and keep in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number

247.885500

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

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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the
personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate your snow thrower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in
personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.
Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As
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DANGER:

with
type violate
of power
carelessness
or errorserious
on the injury
part oftothe
operator
can result in serious
injury.anyIf you
anyequipment,
of these rules,
you may cause
yourself
or others.

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by taw (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section
of this manual.)

TRAINING
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Read this owner's guide carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this machine before operating it. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a
snow thrower. Chitdren 14 years old and over should
only operate a snow thrower under close parental
supervision. Only persons well acquainted with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your
snow thrower.
No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or
reactions.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
especially small children and pets.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially
when operating in reverse.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards,
wires and other foreign objects.
Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate
outer garments for winter. Do not wear jewelry, long
scarfs or other loose clothing which could become
entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Before working with gasoline, extinguish all cigarettes
and other sources of ignition. Check the fuel before
starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors,
while the engine is running, or until engine has been

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allowed to cool at least two minutes. Replace gasoline
cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before
starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.
Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with
electric drive motors or electric starting motors.
Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine
is running (except where specifically recommended
by manufacturer).
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
temperature before starting to clear snow.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or repair,
to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine in any direction.

OPERATION
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of discharge opening and auger at all
times.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not carry passengers.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the
snow thrower for any damage. Repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snow thrower.
If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the collectodimpeller
housing or discharge guide and before making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never place your

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hand in the discharge or collector openings. Use a
stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the
discharge opening.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop
the engine and remove the key.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain coilectodimpeller and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away
from ptug to prevent accidental starting.
Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it
and!or transporting the snow thrower in or out of
building. Open doors before starting the engine in that
case. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
Never operate the snow thrower without guards,
plates or other safety protection devices in place.
Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosure, automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc.,
without proper adjustments of snow thrower
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate. Never operate the
machine at high transport speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone
in front of unit while throwing snow.
Disengage power to collector/impeller of the snow
thrower when transporting it or when the unit is not in use.
Use only attachments and accessories (such as
wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.) approved

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by the snow thrower manufacturer.
Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause severe
burn injury. Do not touch the muffler orthe engine
while starting or operating the snow thrower.

MAINTENANCE
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AND STORAGE

Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper tightness, thus ensuring
that the equipment is in safe working condition.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water heaters, space heaters, clothes
dryers and the like. Allow engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.
Always refer to owner's guide instructions for
important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for
an extended period.
Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.
Check clutch controls periodically to verify that these
engage and disengage properly and readjust if
necessary. Refer to Service and Adjustments section
page 20 of this owner's guide.

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.

Following are representations of some of the safety labels on your Craftsman snowthrower.
instruction on these labels and maintain safety while using or servicing the equipment.

Please follow the

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These accessories were available when the snow thrower was purchased. They are also
available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can
order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your snow thrower.

Belt

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Gasoline

Scraper Bar

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Four Cycle Oil

Spark Plug

Can

Lay the hardware pieces from the hardware pack on the figure here and you will have automatically sorted these
according to the steps of the assembly procedure described later. (Only one unit of each hardware has been shown per group.
The number in parenthesis indicates the total number of the hardware needed in that group.)

A

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(4)
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HexBolt (6)

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Hairpin Clip (1)

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Traction Drive
Control

Handle
Panel

Rear

Front
Handles

/
Chute

_

Crank

Shift
Rod

Figure I
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil, but
without gasoline, in the engine. After assembly, see
OPERATION section of this manual for fuel selection
and fill-up.
NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your
snow thrower, stand behind the unit with the engine
farthest away from you. See Figure 1 inset.
Your snow thrower has been completely assembled
at the factory, except the handle and the handle
panel, the discharge chute assembly, the chute crank
assembly and the shift rod. These parts are shipped
loose in the carton.

Removing

From ca on

Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides
fiat on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.
Remove all loose parts. For a complete list of
the loose parts, refer to the following section.
Move the snow thrower out of the carton.
Make certain all parts and literature have been
removed before discarding the carton.

d. Chute Crank Assembly
e. Shift Rod
f. Hardware Pack
AssernblyTips:
For easier assembly purposes,
remove the chute from the carton and lay it on top of
the engine. Do not unwrap the chute till you have
installed the handle panel and the clutch cables.

Tools Required
1.
2.
3.
4.

1/2", 7/16", 3/8" wrenches ora set of adjustable
wrenches
Set of standard head screw drivers
Set of philips head screw drivers
Funnel
WARNING: Make certain the spark plug
wire is disconnected and moved away from
the spark plug before assembling the snow
thrower.

Attaching

Handle Assembly

Stretch out control cables and place on the floor.
Place the right handle in position with the flat
side against the snow thrower. "Youcan identify
the right handle by the traction drive control label
on it and the left handle by the auger clutch
control label on it.
Secure bottom hole in the handle to the snow

Loose Parts
(See Figure 1.)
a. Handle Panel and Chute Assembly
b. Right Hand Handle
c. Left Hand Handle
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the contour of the carriage bolt head with the
handle.
Attach each side of rear of handle panel with one
1/4-20 hex bolt and flange nut from the hardware
pack (group C on page 6). See Figure 3. Do not
tighten at this time.
Tighten all loose hardware on the handle
assembly in the following order -- first the hex
bolts at the bottom of the handle, then the
carriage bolts and lastly the hex bolts on the rear
of the handle panel.

thrower using 5/16 x3/4" hex bolt and lock
washer from the hardware pack (group A on
page 6). Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.
Lock Washer&
Hex Bolt (I-3/4")

Attaching

Clutch Cables

The Z ends of the clutch cables are hooked into the
/
Right Handle
Handle
Tab

;k Washer &
Hex Bolt (5/8")
Figure

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clutch grips on each handle.
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Locate two .375" wide hex jam nuts which were
placed on the Z ends for shipping purposes.
Thread these nuts all the "wayup the threaded
portion of the Z ends of the clutch cables. See
Figure 4.
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Place the clutch grip in the raised (up) position.
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Thread the cable onto the threaded portion of
the Z fitting until there is no slack in the cable,
but the cable is NOT tight. See Figure 4. Do not
overtighten cable.
When correct adjustment is reached, tighten the
hex nut against the bottom portion of the cable to
lock it in position. Use pliers and 3/8" wrench to
lock the hex nut.
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Tighten traction drive control cable in the same
manner.

2

Place a handle tab, included in the hardware
pack (group A on Page 6), over the upper hole in
handle so that the contour of the handle tab
matches that of the handle. See Figure 2.
Secure handle tab to the snow thrower using
hex bolt (5/I6 x 1-3/4" long) and lock washer
from the same group in the hardware pack. Do
not tighten at this time.
Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do
not tighten at this time.
Place the handle panel in position between the
handles so the ends of the curved part of the
handles go through the slots in the handle panel.
Align the holes in the handle with the holes on
the two sides of the handle panel. See Figure 3.

Clutch
Gri

Handle Panel
Hex

Lever

Thread
nut here
Z Fitting
Cable is straight
but not tight
Carriage Bolt,
CuppedWashel
and Hex Nut

(Viewed

Shift
Rod

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Ferrule

from under the handle panel)

Figure 4

Figure 3

WARNING: If there is tension on the cable
when the clutch grip is released, the safety
features of the snow thrower may be
overridden.

Attach the handle panel to the handle with two
carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side
against the handle panel) and hex nuts on each
side. See Figure 3. You will find these fasteners
in the hardware pack (group B on page 6). Align
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Attaching

Shift Rod

Place the chute flange keeper (flat side down)
beneath lip of chute assembly as shown in
Figure 6.You will find the chute flange keepers in
group E of the hardware pack.
Insert !/4-20 hex bolt from group E of the
hardware pack (on page 6) up through chute
flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in
Figure 6. Do not tighten at this time. Rotate
chute to install all the flange keepers.

Place the shift lever in the sixth (6) speed
position.
Place the bent end of the shift rod into the hole in
the shift arm assembly. See Figure 5. Secure with
5/16 flat washer and hairpin clip from the hardware
pack (group D on page 6).
Start threading the ferrule (included in the same
group in the hardware pack) onto the other end
of the shift rod. It has to line up with the upper
hole in the shift lever (beneath the handle
panel). Whi_e aligning the ferrule, push down on
the shift rod and the shift arm assembly as far as
it will go.
Once the ferrule slides into the hole, turn it
counter-clockwise one more full turn and insert it
in the hole in the shift lever.
Shift
Lever

Traction

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Hex
Flange
Nut

Chute Distance
Control

Drive
Clutch

Auger
,ntrol

Upper
Hole in
Shift
Lever

Chute
Flange
Keeper
Figure 6

Flat
Washer

Bolt

After assembling all three chute flange keepers,
tighten, then back off 1/4 turn to allow easier
movement of the chute. Use (2) 7/16" wrenches.

Clip

Attaching Chute Crank

Spring
Washer

Rod

Insert 5116 x 1.5" hex bolt (from group F of the
hardware pack on page 6) through the upper
chute crank bracket. This bracket is already
assembled on the chute crank, See Figure 7 for
the position of the chute crank on the snow
thrower.

Shift Arm
Assembly
Clip

Chute

Fiat
Washer

Lock Washer,

Figure 5

Hex Bolt

Hex Nut

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NOTE: It may be necessary to pull the shift lever out
of the sixth speed positio_tand move it towards the
fifth speed position until the ferrule slides into the hole
without force.
Secure the ferrule to the shift lever with another
5/16 flat washer and hairpin clip from group D of
the hardware pack. See Figure 5.
Make certain to check for correct adjustment of
the shift rod as instructed in the Adjustment
section before operating the snow thrower.

Attaching
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U!per Chute
Crank Bracket

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Figure 7

Chute

Place the chute assembly over the ch ute
opening with the latter facing the front of the unit.

NOTE: Make sure that the chute cables are
straightened while assembling the chute.

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Place the hex bolt into the hole provided in the
left handle. Fasten with lock washer and 5/16
hex nut from the same group of the hardware
pack. Do not tighten until after attaching the
other end of the chute crank.

You may have to loosen the carriage boits and
hex lock nuts which secure the lower chute
crank bracket to the extension on the left side of

Attaching

Turn Triggers

Check and make sure that the right hand trigger
cable is routed in front of the traction drive cable.
Feed the trigger cable up through the outer side of
the slot in the handle panel. Do notfeed the cable
through the same side of the slot as the Z f'rtting.
Place the cable barrel fitting into the hole in the
trigger. You can find the triggers and associated
hardware in group H of the hardware pack (on
page 6). Pull on the cable and rotate it around the
bottom of the trigger, with the inner cable in the
slot, until the cable end can be pushed into the
trigger housing and snapped tight. See Figure 11.

the chute assembly. See Figure 8.

Lower
Crank

Figure 8

Trigger

Place one 3/8 ID flat washer (from group G of
the hardware pack) on the end of the chute
crank, then insert the end of the crank into the
eye hote in the plastic bushing in the chute crank
bracket. See Figure 9.
Place the other 3/8 ID flat washer (from the
same group of hardware) on the end of the
chute crank and insert hairpin clip into eye hole
at the end of the chute crank. See Figure 9.
Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the
chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute
assembly. Tighten the nuts on the lower chute
crank bracket securely.
Cotter Pin

Assembly
Inner Cable

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Cal

Barrel
Fitting

Cable snaps in at
this end

Figure 11

FlatWasher

Note: When the cable is installed correctly, you should
not be able to pull the cable out of the trigger housing.

Chute Crank

Place the right turn trigger in position
underneath the right handle. Secure with screw
and weld nut from group H of the hardware pack.
See Figure 12. You will need a phillips
screwdriver for tightening the screw.
Flat Washer
Lower Chute

Secure with screw

Plastic Bushing

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Weld Nut

Using a wrench, tighten the hex bolt and the hex
nut on the upper chute crank bracket.
Fully rotate the chute, using the chute crank, to
make sure that it moves freely.
Slip the cables that run from the handle panel to
the chute into the cable guide located on top of
the engine. See Figure 10.

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Cable Guide

"rMrn

Trigger
Slot

Trigger
Cable

Figure 12
Figure 10

10

Secure the right turn trigger cable to the right
lower handle, using cable tie provided in the

hardware
pack.Makesuretoroutethecabletie

Adjusting Traction Drive Control

overthe drive cable. See Figure 13.

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Figure 13
Secure the left turn trigger cable to the lower
handle using the other cable tie. Make sure to
route the cable tie below the auger drive cable
so that when the trigger cable is secured by the
cable tie, the auger drive cable is left outside the
cable tie.
Trim excess ends from each cable tie.

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To check the adjustment of the traction drive
control and shift lever, move the weight transfer
lever to the transport position (shown in Figure
16 on page 13) and the shift lever all the way
forward to sixth (6) position,
With the traction drive control released, pull the
triggers up to the handle and then push the snow
thrower forward to check that the tracks turn.
Squeeze traction drive control against the handle
and pull the starter. The tracks should turn.
Now release the traction drive control and pull
the starter again. The unit should not move.
Before proceeding with adjustment, check to
make sure that the spark plug is
disconnected.
If the traction drive control needs adjustment,
loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable
and thread the cable one turn. Recheck
adjustment and repeat as necessary.
Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached,

NOTE: The right side cable tie must be used to keep
cable from coming in contact with the moving shift
arm from the transmission.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Service and
Adjustment section.

Lamp Wiring

The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be changed by adjusting the skid shoe.
°
Return weight transfer lever (shown in Figure
16) to normal position before adjusting skid
shoes.
°
For close snow removal, adjust skid shoes
higher to minimize gap between the shave plate
and the ground.
°
For snow removal from uneven ground like
gravel, adjust skid shoes downward to create
sufficient clearance between the bottom edge of
shave plate and the ground,
°
Adjust the skid shoes by loosening the four hex
nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes
to desired position. Make certain the entire
bottom surface of skid shoe is against the
ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid
shoes. See Figure 14.
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Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

Adjusting Skid Shoe

Wrap the wire from the lamp down the right
handle. Plug wire into the alternator lead wire
under the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT: Assemble your snow thrower, then
check the adjustments as instructed and make any
final adjustments necessary before operating the unit.
Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage
to the snow th rower.

Final Adjustments
Adjusting Auger Control

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7ocheckthe
adjUStment
oftheauger
control,
squeeze the left hand clutch grip until the rubber
bumper is compressed. There should be slack in
the clutch cable.
Release the clutch grip. The cable should be
straight. Make certain you can depress the
auger control grip against the left handle
completely.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hex jam
nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out
(for more slack).
Recheck the adjustment. Tighten the jam nut
against the cable when correct adjustment is
reached.

Ski
Hex Nut,
Carriage Bolt

Figure 14
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Knowing Your Snow Thrower
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare
Figure 15 with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses for operating the
snow thrower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Shift
Lever

Chute
Distance
Lever

Auger Control

Traction Drive
Control

Chute Crank

Discharge Chute

RightTurn
Trigger

Lamp

Weight
Transfer
Lever

Auger
Skid Shoe

Figure 15

Meets ANS! Safety Standards
Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards B71.3 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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Chute Distance Control

Operating Controls

The distance that snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the
chute distance control forward to decrease the
distance, toward the rear to increase the distance.

(See Figure 15.)
Chute Crank
The chute crank is located on the left hand side of the
snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow
is thrown, turn chute crank as follows:
turn clockwise to discharge to the left;
turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Weight Transfer Lever
The weight transfer lever is located on the right side of
the snow thrower and is used to select the position of
the housing and the method of track operation. See
Figure 16. Move the tever to the right, then forward or
backward to one of the three positions.

Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It
regulates the speed of the engine.
Safety Ignition Switch
The ignition key must be inserted into the switch for
the unit to start. Remove the ignition key when the
snow thrower is not in use.

Normal
Snow

Left And Right Turn Trigger
The left and right turn triggers are located on the
underside of the handles and are used to assist in
steering your snow thrower. Squeeze the right turn
trigger when turning right, squeeze the left turn trigger
when turning left. Operate your snow thrower in open
areas until you become familiar with these controls.

Position

Figure 16

Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle
panel. It may be moved into one of eight positions:
a. Forward_one of six speeds; position one (1)
isthe slowest and position six (6) is the
fastest.
b. Reverse--two reverse (R) speeds; R2 is
faster.
Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.

a

b.
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger control against the handle to
engage the augers; release to disengage the augers.
(Traction drive control mu_t;!ats0 be released.)
Traction

c.

Drive Control

TransportmRaises the front end of the
snow thrower for easy transport. Using
proper caution, this position may also be
used on many gravel driveways to clear
snow while leaving gravel undisturbed.
Normal Snow--Allows the tracks to be
suspended independently for continuous
ground contact.
Packed Snow--Locks the front end of the
snow thrower down to the ground for hardpacked or icy snow conditions.

To Stop The Snow Thrower

The traction drive control is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the traction drive control to engage
the track drive; release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger control so
that you can turn the chute crank without interrupting
the snow throwing process. If the auger control is
engaged with the traction drive control engaged, you
can release the auger control (on the left handle) and
the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction
drive control to stop both the augers and the track
drive. (Auger control must also be released).

o

To stop the track, release the traction drive lever
of the snow thrower.
To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive
lever.
To stop the engine, push the throttle control
lever to OFF and pull out the ignition key. Do not
turn key.

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Before Starting Engine
Fill Gas

Fuel Cap
Oil

WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and cau-

Plug

Spark Plug

tion must be used when handling or storing it.
Choke

Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is
running, when it is hot or when it is in an
enclosed area.
Keep your snow thrower away from any
open flame or an electrical spark and do not
smoke while filling the fuel tank.

Muffler
Fuel
Tank

Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the
tank to within 1/4"-1/2" from the top to
provide space for expansion of fuel.

Key
Primer

Always fillthe fuel tank outdoors and use a
funnel or spout to prevent spilling.

Figure 17

Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
D

0

A. Electric Starter

Store gasoline in a clean, approved container
and keep the cap in place on the container.
Make sure that the container from which you
pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or
other foreign particIes.
Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade
automotive gasoline.
At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the
snow thrower is not going to be used for 30 days
or longer. See storage instructions on page 24
of this manual.

(For location of all the engine controls referred to in
this section, see Figure 17.)
Before starting, make sure that the engine has sufficient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a
120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The
electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power
cord and p ug and is designed to operate on 120 volt
AC household current. Follow all instructions carefully.
Cold Start
NOTE: If the unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the
engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the
"Final Adjustments" section of the Assembly
Instructions.

CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol) or those using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.

WARNING: The electric starter must be properly
grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which may be injurious to the operator.
•
Determine whether your house wiring is a threewire grounded system. Ask a licensed
electrician if you are not certain.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain
the gas tank, start thei_engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See storage Instructions on page 24
for additional information.

not
a three-wire
grounded
do not isuse
WARNING:
If your
house system,
wiring system
this electric starter under any conditions.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

If your house wiring system is grounded and a
three-hole receptacle is not available at the point
the snow thrower starter will normally be used,
one should be installed by a licensed electrician.
When connecting the power cord, always
connect cord to starter on engine first, then plug|
I
the other end into a three-hole grounded
receptacle.

To Start Engine
WARNING:

Handle
Recoil
Starter

Be sure no one other than

the operator is standing near the snow
thrower while starting or operating. Do not
operate this snow thrower unless the
discharge chute assembly has been
properly installed and is secured.
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o

B. Recoil Starter

When disconnecting the power cord, always
unplug the end from the three-hole, grounded
receptacle first.
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
Make sure that the auger drive and the traction
drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED
position.
Move throttle control lever to FAST position.
Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key
into the ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into
place. Do not turn key. Keep the second key in a
safe place.
Rotate the choke knob to FULL choke position.
Connect the power cord to the switch box on the
engine.
Ptug the other end of the power cord into a
three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.

Make sure that the engine has sufficient oit and the
auger drive and the traction drive levers are released.
•
Move throttle control to FAST position.
•
Push key into the ignition slot so that it snaps
into place. Do not turn key. Remove plastic bag
and keep the second key in a safe place.
•
Rotate choke contro! to FULL choke position.
•
Push the primer button while covering the vent
hole. Remove your finger from the primer between
primes. Do not prime if temperature is above
50 ° F; prime two times between 50 o F and 15° F;
•

•
starting
the engine
electric
starter.
WARNING:
Do not with
use an
primer
while
Push down on the starter button until the engine
starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at

•

a time. This electric starter is thermally
protected. If overheated, it will stop
automatically and can be restarted only when it
has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of
about 5 to 10 minutes is required).
When the engine starts, release the starter
button and slowly rotate the choke to OFF
position. If the engine falters, rotate the choke to
FULL and then gradually to OFF.
Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle
first and then from the switch box on the engine.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop full power
until it reaches operating temperature.
Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when
throwing snow.

•

Warm Start
If restarting a warm engine after a temporary
shut down, rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL
and do notprime. Press the starter button.
Frozen Recoil Starter
If the starter is frozen and will not turn the engine,
proceed as follows:
o
Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
•
Release the starter handle and let it snap back
against the starter.
•
If the engine still fails to start, repeat the first two
steps. If continued attempts do not free starter,
follow the electric starter procedures to start.
•
Avoid possible freezing of recoil starter and the
engine controls.

Warm Start
If restarting a wa_ engine after a shut down,
rotate choke to OFE instead of FULL and press
the starter button.

_

and pdme four times below 15° F.
Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the
handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly
while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
As the engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF
position. If the engine falters, return to FULL
choke, then slowly move to OFF choke position.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop fufl power
until it reaches operating temperature.
Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when
throwing snow.

Starting Instructions at a glance

Snow
Thrower

Spark
Plug
wire

Drive
Levers

Throttle
control

Ignition
Key

Choke

Power
Cord

Electric
Starter

Connect

Release

Move to
FAST

Push to
snap in

Move to
FULL

Connect
to source

Move to
FAST

Pushto
snap in

Move to
FULL

Recoil
!Starter

Connect

Release

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Primer

Starter

Push
button

i Prime

Pull
handle

After starting

t. Release

button

2. Move Choke to Off
3. Disconnect cord
1. Release handle
2. Move Choke to Off.

Operating

Snow Thrower
•

To Engage Drive
•

•

•

With the engine running near top speed, move
shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or
two REVERSE positions. Select a speed
appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.
Use slower speeds until you are familiar with the
operation of the snow thrower.
Squeeze the traction drive clutch grip against
the right handle and the snow thrower will move.
Release it and the drive motion will stop.

•

OPERATING

•

To engage the augers and start snow throwing,
squeeze the left hand auger clutch grip against
the left handle. Release to stop augers.
While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the
traction drive control to move, release to stop.
Do not shift speeds while the drive is engaged.

surrounding
areas
may exceed
150 ° F.
arning: The
temperature
of muffler
and
Avoid these areas.

_
•
•

NOTE: This same lever also locks the auger control
so you can turn the chute crank without interrupting
the snow throwing process.

•

Release the auger control; the interlock
mechanism should keep the auger control
engaged until the traction drive control is
released.

•

For most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous swath.
Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjustskid shoes
downward when using on gravel or crushed rock.
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

Before Stopping

Release the traction drive control to stop both
the augers and the wheel drive.

Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any
moisture on engine.
To a void possible freeze-up of the starter, follow
these steps:
Recoil Starter
a. With the engine running, pull the starter
rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke
three or four times.
Electric Starter
a. Connect power cord to switch box, then to
120 Volt AC receptacle.
b. While the engine is running, push the
starter button and spin the starter for
several seconds.

must be released.
WARNING: To stop the auger, both levers

To Throw Snow
CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for foreign
objects. Remove, if any.
Move the weight transfer lever to the right, then
backward or forward to the desired position.
Start the engine foll0wing Starting instructions.
Rotate the discharge_chute to the desired
direction, away from bystanders and/or
buildings. Move the chute distance control
forward or backward to adjust the distance the
snow is to be thrown.
Select the speed according to the snow
condition.

c.

Disconnect power cord from the receptacle
first, then from the snow thrower.

NOTE: The unusual sound from pulling the starter
rope in the case of the recoil starter, or from spinning
the starter in the case of the electric starter, will not
harm the engine.

CAUTION: Never move the shift lever without first
releasing the drive clutch.

To Stop The Snow Thrower

Engage the auger control and traction drive
control levers following the preceding
instructions.
The interlock feature will allow you to remove
your left hand from the auger control lever.
When clearing the first pass through the snow,
control the traction speed of the snow thrower

TIPS

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
as the engine will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperature.

To Engage Augers
•

according to the depth and condition of snow.
To turn the unit left, squeeze left trigger; to turn
right, squeeze right trigger.
On each succeeding pass, readjust the chute
deflector to the desired position and slightly
overlap the previously cleared path.
After the area is cleared, stop the snow thrower
following instructions given below.

To stop the track, release the traction drive lever
on the snow thrower.
To stop throwing snow, release auger drive lever.
To stop the engine, push the throttle control
lever to OFF and pull out the ignition key. Do not
turn key.
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General Recommendations

Follow the maintenance schedule given below.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.

e

Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
The warranty on this snow thrower does not
cover items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value from
the warranty, operator must maintain the snow
thrower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments wilt have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual should be checked at least
once each season.

o

disconnect
spark stop
plugthe
wireengine
beforeand
ARNING: the
Always
performing any maintenance or adjustments.

_,

Lubrication
For a view of the lubrication points on the snow
thrower, see Figure 18.
Sprocket Shaft
•
Lubricate the sprocket shaft with grease at least
once a season or after every 25 hours of operation.

Customer Responsibilities

////
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Lubricate

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,_

._e

y

_

,,_,_

pivot points

I--

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Clean snow thrower

<_

Clean shave plate
Clean skid shoes
Check V-belts

<_

Check friction wheel
rubber
Check engine oil
Z

Change

engine oil

_

Z

w

Checkspark

plug

q_

Check muffler

<_

Empty fuel system

* Fill in dates as you complete regular service
Check; service if needed
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,_o_SERVIOEDATES

*

.............................

IMPORTANT:
Keepallgreaseandoiloffofthe
frictionwheelandthedriveplate.

Check V'belts

Shifting Mechanism
•
Lubricate the shifting mechanism and pivot
points on the shift rod with engine oil at least
once a season or after every 25 hours of
operation.

Follow the instructions below to check the condition
of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation.
•
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing two self-tapping screws.
•
Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or
excessively worn out belts.

Traction Drive Control
•
Lubricate cams on the ends of the control rods

Check Friction

which interlock the traction drive and auger
controls at least once a season or every 25
hours of operation with grease. The cams can be
accessed beneath the handle panel.
Gear Case
•

The gear case is lubricated with grease at the
factory and does not require checking, tf
disassembled for any reason, lubricate with two
ounces of Shell AIvania grease.

Bearings
•
Once a season lubricate the auger bearings and
the bearings on the side of the frame with light
oil. See lube chart below.

Follow the instructionsbelow to check the condition of
the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation.
•
Remove the four self-tapping screws from the
frame cover underneath the snow thrower.
•
Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for
excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the
friction wheel drive hub.
Also engage traction drive control and check if
the friction wheel is making contact with the
friction plate.
•
If it does not make contact, adjust the traction
drive cable following instructions page 11 and
page 20. Recheck the friction wheei.
•
Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary'.
Refer to instructions on page 22.

Figure 18

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Wheel

Engine Maintenance

Changing Oil

Engine Oil

Change engine oil after the first two hours of
operation and every 25 hours thereafter.
in order to do that you will have to first drain the spent
engine oil from the engine and then refill with fresh oil.
•
Drain oil while engine is "warm. Remove oil drain
cap located at the bottom of the recoil starter of
the engine. Catch oil in a suitable container.
•
When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain
plug securely.
•
Remove the dipstick from the oil fill plug. For
location of the oil fill plug, see Figure 17. Pour
fresh oil stowiy through the plug. Replace
dipstick.
•
Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to
the FULL mark on the dipstick,

Only use high quality detergent oiI rated with API
service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's
SAE viscosity grade according to the expected
operating temperature.

32 ° _"

colder _
5W30 _

warmer

!

_llh.,,

I

r

SAE30

Viscosity Chart

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multiviscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption

WARNING;

nearby areas may exceed 150 ° F(65°0).
Avoid these areas.

when used above 32°F. Check your snow throwers
engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.

Spark Plug
•
•

Refer to the viscosity chart for proper selection of
engine oil.
Checking

Temperature of muffler and

Oil Level

Before operating the snow thrower, check the oil
level.

•

With engine on level ground, the oil must be to
FULL mark on dipstick.
Stop engine and wait several minutes before
checking oil level. Remove oil fill cap and
dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and
tighten securely.
Remove dipstick and check. If oil is not up to the
FULL mark on dipstick, add 5W30 oil.

•

Clean area around the spark plug base.
Remove and inspect the spark plug.
Replace the spark plug ifelectrodes are pitted,
bumed, orthe porcelain is cracked. See Figure 19.
Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to 0.030"
at least once a season or every 50 hours of
operation. See Figure 19.
Spark plug replacement is recommended at the
start of each season. Refer to engine parts list
for correct spark plug type.

NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug
should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and
washing with a commercial solvent.
Electrodes

Porcelain

Figure 19

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NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it.

WARNING: Always stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire and move it away
from the spark plug before performing any
adjustments or repairs.

Augers

Never attempt to clean the chute or make
any adjustments while the engine is running.

Adjustments

The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two
shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign
object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so
that the bolts will shear.
•

Traction Drive Control
Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Set-Up
Instructions to adjust the traction drive control. If you
are not sure of proper adjustment, check as follows.
•
Drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the
gas cap if the snow thrower has already been
operated.
o
Tip the snow thrower forward and remove the
four self-tapping screws that hold the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower.
•
With the traction drive control released, make
sure that there is clearance between the friction

If the augers will not turn, check to see if the
bolts have sheared. Replace if necessary. See
Figure 21. Two replacement shear bolts and hex
lock nuts have been provided in the hardware
pack with the snow thrower. See page 6.
Auger Bolt

wheel and the friction plate in all positions of the
shift lever. See Figure 20.

Drive Shaft

Figure 21
Auger Clutch

Drive

To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Adjustment
section of Assembly Instructions.

Sprocket
Shaft

Chute Assembly
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to
page 13.

Pivot
Rod
Wheel

Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted by adjusting the skid shoe. Refer to
page 11 of this manual.

Plate

Shift Rod
Figure 20

To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.
•
Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
ferrule underneath the shift panel. Remove the
ferrule from the hole in the shift lever.
°
Place the shift lever on the handle panel in the
sixth (6) speed position (all the way forward).
°
Push down on the shift rod (and shift arm
assembly) as far as it will go. Hold it in this
position. See Figure 22.
•
Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod as
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the

With the traction drive control engaged, make
sure that the friction wheel is making contact
with the friction plate. Also make sure that the
overtravel spring is stretched.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut
on the traction drive cable and thread the cable
in or out as necessary.
Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the
frame cover.
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upper hole in the shift lever,

Auger Drive Belts
•

Shift
Lever

Traction
Drive
Clutch

Chute Distance
Control
•

Auger

Disconnect the chute crank at the chute
assembly by removing the cotter pin and the flat
washer.
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing two self-tapping screws.
See Figure 23.
Self-Tapping

Upper
Hole
Shift
Lever

'ew

Flat
Washer
Clip

Spring
Washer

Rod
Belt Cover

Arm
Assembly

Hair
Clip

Fiat
Washer

Figure 22
Insert the ferrule into the upper hole in the shift
lever from the right side when adjustment is
correct. Secure with the flat washer and the
hairpin clip that you had earlier removed. See
Figure 22.
Check for correct adjustment of the traction
drive control as instructed in the Final
Adjustment section.

Self-Tapping Screw
Figure
°

°

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Unthread the bottom of the auger cable from the
top of the cable, leaving the hex nut in place.
Remove the six lock washers and hex nuts which
" attach the auger housing assembly to the frame.
See Figure 24. (Only two pairs of lock washers and
hex nuts are shown in the figure.)

Service
Shave Plate And Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the
snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be
checked periodically and replaced when necessary.
•
To remove skid shoes, remove the two carriage
bolts, bellevilte washers and hex nuts (on each
side) which attach them to the snow thrower.
See Figure 14.
_z,_:
•
Reassemble new skid_shoes with the hardware

•

Lock Washer
and Hex Nut

earlier removed. Make sure to insert the cupped
side of the washer against the skid shoe so that the
skid shoe is adjusted to be level.
To remove shave plate, remove the carriage
bofts, belleville washers and hex nuts which
attach it to the snow thrower housing.
Reassemble new shave plate, making sure
heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of
the housing. Tighten securely.

Track
Frame

Figure 24
Separate the housing from the frame assembEy
by standing in the operating position and lifting
up on the handles. The frame and housing will
separate and the rear auger drive belt will come

Belt Removal And Replacement
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug and ground it.
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offthepulleys.SeeFigure25.

NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt
afterthe new belt has been assembled. See Figure 26.

Front Auger
Drive Belt

Friction Wheel Rubber
The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and
should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation
and periodically thereafter. Replace the fdction wheel
rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found.
•
Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
°
Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it
rests on the housing.
•
Remove four self-tapping screws from the
frame cover underneath the snow thrower.
°
Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen,
but do not completely remove, the hex bolt and
bell washer from the left end of the shaft. See

\_pulley

Figure 25
To remove the front auger drive belt, push the
idler pulley to the left and lift front auger drive
be]t from the front auger pulley. See Figure 25.
Replace both auger drive belts by following the
preceding instructions.

Figure 27.

NOTE: When reassembling the two halves of the unit,
make sure that the auger drive cable is routed
through the cable roller guide.
Drive Belt

o

Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing the two self-tapping screws.
See Figure 23.
Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
Remove four self-tapping screws from the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower.
Pulling the idler pulley upward, roll the belt off
the idler pulley and the engine pulley and lift belt
off friction wheel disc. See Figure 26.

o

o

o

Hex

Bolt, 0
BellWasher

Figure 27
Move the weight transfer lever to the packed
snow position. Refer to Figure 16.
Lightly tap the head of the bolt to dislodge the
batl bearing from the right side of the frame; then
remove the hex bolt and the bell washer from left
end of the shaft.

F_iction
Wheel

Removeold
belt from
here

Sliding the shaft to the right, remove the spacer,
the sprocket and the friction wheel assembly
from the shaft. See Figure 28.
Remove the six screws from the friction wheel
assembly (three from each side). Remove the
friction wheel rubber from between the friction
wheel plate.
Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel assembly tightening the six screws
in rotation and with equal force.
Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the
pin of the shift rod assembly and slide the shaft
through the friction wheel. See Figure 28.
Slide the shaft into the hex I.D. of the sprocket,
the spacer and the left ball bearing and secure

Support
Bracket
Figure 26
o

o

f

Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket
drops on the auger pulley. See Figure 26.
Slip belt between friction wheel and friction disc
plate and remove the belt. See Figure 26.
Reassemble with new drive belt.
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with the bell washer

Carburetor

and hex bolt. See Figure 28.

Sprocket

Shift Rod
Assembly

WARNING: If any adjustments are made to
the engine while the engine is running (e.g.
carburetor), keep clear of att moving parts.
Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.

Spacer
Bearing

Shaft

Washe_

If you think the carburetor needs to be adjusted, see
your nearest authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet.

Bracket

Friction
Wheel

Figure 28

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Ifyoursnowthrowerisleftunusedfor30daysor
longer,it needsto beprepared
forstorage.Also,at
theendofthesnowseason,youshouldfollowthe
samesetofinstructions
andstorethesnowthrower
properlyfortheoff-season.
Properstorageensures
longerlifeofthesnowthrower.

WARNING: Drain fuel into approved
container outdoors, away from any open
flame. Be certain engine is cool. Do not
smoke.
Fuel left inengine during warm weather
deteriorates and will cause serious starting
problems.

Preparing Engine

Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it
stops due to lack of fuel.
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl
drain, located below the carburetor cover. See
Figure 29.

WARNING: Never store snow th rower with
fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated
areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace,
water heater, clothes dryer or gas
appliance.

WARNING: Do not drain carburetor if using
fueI stabilizer. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.

It is important to prevent gum deposits from
forming in essential fuel system parts of the
engine such as the carburetor, fuel fiIter,
fuel hose or tank during storage.
Also experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuet system of an engine while
in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system shouldbe
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Follow
these instructions to prepare your snow thrower for
storage:
•
Remove all gasoline from the carburetor and the
fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming
on these parts and causing possible malfunction
of the engine.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an
acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of
fue! gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to
gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always
follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
allow it to reach the carburetor. Do not drain
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce
of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the
cylinder. Crankthe engine several times to
distribute the oil. Replace spark plug.

Preparing Snow Thrower
When storing the snow thrower in an
unventilated or metal storage shed, care should
be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a
light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially any chains, springs, bearings and
cables.
Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and
equipment.
Follow lubrication recommendations on
page 17.
Store in a clean, dry area.

Bowl Drain

Figure 29

24

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE

Shift lever noi locking
into the sixth speed

1. Shift rod out of adjustment

Engine fails to start

1.
2.
&
4.
5.

CAUSE
........i.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel,
Fuel shut-off valve closed.
ignition key not in switch or engine.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Blocked fuel line.

6. Faulty spark plug.
Engine runs erratic.

.

1,
2.
3.
4.
5.

ACTION

Remove washer and pin. Turn ferrule
clockwise one turn and reinstall.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline,
Open valve.
Insert key.
Connect spark plug wire,
Clean fuel line.

6. Clean, adjus t ga#....orreplace.. .............
1. Turn choke to off position.
2. Clean fuel line, fill tank with fresh fuel.
3. Drain carburetor following instructions on
page 24. Refill with fresh fuel.
4.
Contact Sears service center.

1. Unit running on choke.
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.

.............

CORRECTIVE

4. Carburetor out 0! adjustment.

Loss of power

1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.

1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from cap. Make sure
that the vent hole is clear.

Engine overheats

1. Engine oil level low.
2. Carburetor not adjusted properly.

. Fill crankcase with proper engine oil,
2. Contact Sears service center.

Excessive vibration

1. Loose parts or auger damaged,

1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all nuts and bolts.
Check for the source of vibration. Make all
necessary repairs. If vibration persists,
contact Sears service center.

Hard to shift speed, or 1. Shift rod not adjusted
will not shift
............

Unit fails to propel
itself

1÷

L,,

1. incorrect adjustment of drive clutch
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.

Unit fails to discharge
snow

Auger
shear
boJi
broken.

1.
2. Discharge chute clogged.

3. Foreign object lodged in auger.
4. Auger drive clutch not adjusted.
5. Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
Track does not turn

1. :,Track control cable not inserted.
2. Lower cable bracket not fully positioned against
gear box.

Readjust shift rod. Foilow instructions on
page 20.
..................

1. Adjust drive clutch. Refer to page 11 of this
manual.
2,
Replace drive belt following instructions on
..page 21.. ..................................
1. Replace shear bolt.
2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and
clean discharge chute and inside of auger
housing.
3. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and
remove object from auger.
4. Adjust properly. See page 20.
5. Replace belt. See page 21.
1. Insert the cable completeiy into the trigger
assembly.
2. Loosen two self-tapping screws on each slot
of bracket. Retighten making sure that the
bolt is completely at the bottom of the slot.

For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above,
Yf

please contact your nearest SEARS service center.
'IF

25

SEARS

CRAFTSMAN

8.5 H.P. SNOWTHROWER

MODEL

247.885500

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26

Key
No.

Qty.

Key
No.

1

38

736-0i'59 ...................
Washer 5/6 I.D. .........

2

1

39

736-0506

Special Washer

1

40

736-0509
737-0133

Special Washer
Grease

2

41
42

741-0475

1

43
44

746-0896
746-0901

Plastic Bushing
Chute Deflector Control Cable

1

45

747-0798A

Chute Deflector Cable
w/Clip
Shift Rod

46

747-0877

Cam Rod

2

47

748-0362

Cam Handle Lock

2

48

748-0363

Pawl Handle lock

1

49

749-0908A
749-0909

Right Handle
Left Handle

1

5O
51

784-5594

Cable Bracket

1

52

784-5604

Chute Tilt Handle

1

2

53

784-5619A

Shift Handle

1

2

54

784-5679

1

1

55

Hex lns. Lock Nut 3/8-24

9

56

784-5680
i784-5681

HandleSupport Bracket (LH.) 5/8
HandleSupport Bracket (R.H.)5/8

Self Threading Nut
Lock Nut 5/16-18

2

57

!784-5682

2

58
59

Part No.

Description

1

629-0058

2

684-0008A0637

Shift Arm Assembly

3

684-0022

1

4

684-0066

Chute Crank Assembly
Hardware Pack*

5

684-0102

Handle Panel Assembly w/
Tilt

1

684-0111

Handle Assembly
Engagement (LH.)

1

684-0112

1

7
8

710-0262

Handle Assembly
Engagement (R.H.)
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50

9

710-0442

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5

10

710-045I

11

710-0459

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x.75
Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5

12
13
14
15

710-0599
710-0896
710-1003
711-0653

16

712-0116

17

712-0415

18

712-0429

1
1

Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw
1/4-20 x 0.5 _
Hex AB Tap Screw 1/4 x .62
Hex B-TappScrew# 10-16x .62
Clevis Pin

19

712-3010

Hex Nut

3

20

714-0507

Cotter Pin

3

21

715-0138

Roll Pin

1

22

720-0201A

Chute Crank Knob

1

23

720-0300

Shift Knob

2

24

725-1300

Headlight

1

25

726-0100

1

26

731-1300A

Push Cap
Lower Chute

1

27
28

731-1313B
731-1317

Cable Guide

2
1

29

731-1320

30

731-I773A

Headlight Bezel
Upper Chute
Handle Panel

31

732-0145

Compression Spring

32

732-0193

1

33

732-0705

Con_Rression Spring
Cable Control Wfre

34

732-0746

Torsion Spring

1

35

735-0199A

2

736-0105

Rubber Bumper
Bell Washer .380 x .880 x .062

736-0119

Lock Washer 5/16 I.D.

2

"Includes

1
1
1
1

1

Part No.

Description

Qty.

1
1

1

1

HandleSupport Bracket (LH.) 3/8

1
1

HandleSupport Bracket(R.H.)3/8

1

712-3010

Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd.

5

712-3027

Hex Range LockedNut 1/4-20Thd.

8

60

710-0442

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5

1

61

736-0119

Lock Washer 5/16

5

62

784-5599

Handle Tab

2

63

710-3180

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75 Gr,5

2

64
65

710-3008

Hex Bolt

2

736-0275

Flat Washer 5/16

2

66

736-0185
714-0104

Flat Washer 3/8 x .738 x .063

2

Hairpin Clip

3

731-0851A
710-3015

Chute Flange Keeper
Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50

3

69
70

711-0677

Ferrule

1

71

710-0262

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50

72

746-0778

73

712-0121

Z Fitting
Hex Nut # 10-24

4
2

74

784-5678

Chute Crank Reinforcement
Bracket

75

736-0242

Cupped Washer .340 I.D. x
.872 O.D.

67
68

references 58 through 75

27

8

2
1

@

@@

28

Key
No,

Part No.

Description

Qty,

Key
No.

Pa_ No.

1

611-0053

Axle Assembly

2

41

719-0295A!

2

618-0043

Dogg Assembly: R,H.

1

43

3

618-0O44

Dogg Assembly: L,H.

1

46

4

618-0169

Shift Assembly: Track Drive

1

7
9

683-OO24
684-0014B

10

684-0021

12
14
17

Qty,
1

725-0157

Track Housing
Cable Tie

2

732-0209

Extension Spring

2

47

732-0264

1

Hub Assembly: Track Drive

2

48

736-0105

Extension Spring
Berl Washer

Shift Rod Assembly

1

49

_736-0160

Flat Washer

1

Friction Wheer Support
Bracket Assembly

1

5O

736-0176

Fiat Washer

2

Bell Washer

5

Frame Assembly

1

51
52

736-O242

684-0031

'736-O270

Bell Washer

2

684-0042B

Friction Wheel Bearing
Assembly
Hex Lock Screw 5/16-18 x
.625 Grade 5

1

54

736-0287

Flat Washer

2

738-0924

Shoulder Screw

3

4

58
59

741-0339
741-0563

Flange Bearing
Ball Beadng

4

6O
61

741-0597

Hex Flange Bearing

2

62

746-0897

1

63

746-0898

Auger Clutch Cable
Drive Clutch Cable

64

746-0948

Track Steering Cable

2

65

746-0950

Trigger Control

2

66

748-0190

Spacer

1

67

748-0234

Shoulder Spacer

2

70
71

750-0903

Split Spacer

750-0904

Split Spacer

2
1

74

Spacer
Roller Cable

1

75

750-0997
756-0625

76

784-5590

Shift Bracket

1

77

784-5609

1

8O

784-5648

Steering Cable Bracket
Frame Cover

8I

784-5687

1

82

784-5688

Auger Clutch Cable Bracket
Drive cabJe Bracket

83

784-5689A

Front Support Bracket

1

84

710-0371

He× Screw

2

710-0538

18

710-0599

Hex Washer Hd, TT Screw

2

19
2O

710-0602

Hex Washer Hd, TT Screw

8

Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw

6

21

710-0604
710-0654A

Hex Washer Hd, TT Screw

4

22

710-0788

Hex Washer Screw

1

23

710-0809

1

710-0875

Hex Washer Screw
TT Screw

25
27

710-0896
710-1233

Hex Washer Head AB Screw
Oval C-Sunk Screw

2

28

711-0911

Actuator Shaft

1

29

711-!042

Hex Shaft: Track Drive

1

3O

712-0127

2

33

712-0324

36

712-0711

Flanged Weld Nut #10-24
Top Lock Nut 1/4-20
Jam Nut 3/8-24

37

713-0233

Chain Links

1

24

Description

38

713-0413

39
40

2
10

1
1
1

713-0437

Sprocket: 10T
Chain

2

714-0474

Cotter Pin

1

29

1

2

1

3

1
1

®
@

®

®

®
®
®

3O

Key
NO.

t
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
21
22

Part No,
631-0032
684-0009
684-0024
684-0038
710-0157
710-0459
710-0604
710-1231
712-02t 4
712-0346
712-0429
720-0223
731 - 1292
731-1538A
736-0242
736-0272
736-0406
737-017O
738-0140
748-0353A

Qty.

Description
wheel Assembly idler
Rod Track Pivot
Axle Assembly
Handle Assembly
Screw

Screw
Screw
Screw
Lock Nut
Jam Nut
Hex Nut
Grip
Track
Wheel-Track Drive
Bell Washer
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
Lubricant
Shoulder Screw
Lift-Shaft Drive

2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
6
1
2
2
1
4
4
1
4
1

Key
No.

23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

Part No.

Description

750-0547
Spacer
750-0909
Spacer
750-0995
Spacer
784-5639-048_ Plate-Track Side
784-5642
Plate-Track Lockout
717-1211
Gear Ring
717-1209
Gear 12-Tooth
717-1210
Gear 18-Tooth
741-0542
Pin Dowel
718-0188
Carrier
618-0046
Carrier Assembly
711-0912
Shaft--Track Drive
713-0414
Sprocket--13 Tooth
715-0120
Spring Pin
736-0502
Flat Washer
736-0336
Flat Washer
716-0115
Snap Ring ,625" Shaft
716-0114
Snap Ring .56" Shaft

LABELS
Key

Pan

No.

No.

1
2

4
5

8

777-4865
777-4866
777-4867
777-4958
777-4959
777-4965
777-3396
777-8088B

Description
Traction Control R.H,
Traction Control L.H.
Chute Tilt
Auger Control
Traction Drive
Transport
Danger Warning
Danger, Top of Chute

31

Qty.
1
1
!
1
1
1
1
1

Qty,
2
2
2
2
1
2
6
2
6
2
2
1
1
1
6

82

Key
No.

Part No.

Description

Qty.

Key
No.

Part No.

Qty.

Description

1

05931

Bearing Housing

1

19

731-1379

Chute Adapter

1

2

605-5192

Spiral Assembly

I

20

732-0611

1

3

605-5193

Spiral Assembly

1

21

736-01t9

Extension Spring
Lock Washer 5/16

4

618-0121

Auger Gear Assembly

1

22

Lock Washer 3/8

1

5

684-0040A

Spiral Housing Assembly

1

23

736-0169
736-0174

Wave Washer

1

6

684-0065

24
25

6

705-5226

1
1

Flat Washer.76 I.D. x 1.49 O.D.

7

Impeller Assembly
Chute Reinforcement

736-0188
736-0242

Bell Washer .345 I.D. x .88

16

8

710-0134

Carriage Screw 1/4-20 X .62

5

26

736-0463

Flat Washer 1/4 x .630

5

9

710-0451

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 X .75

10

27

738-0281

Shoulder Screw

1

10

710-0459

Hex Screw3!8-24 X 1.5 Grade 5

1

28

741-0245

Hex Flange Bearing

2

11

710-0604

Hex Washer Head TT-Screw

6

29

741-0309

Ball Bearing

1

30

741-0475

Plastic Bushing

1

2

31

741-0493A

5/16-18 X .62

9

12

710-0890A

Shear Bolt 5/t6-!8

712-0116

Jam Lock Nut

1

32

756- 0178

Flange Bushing
Flat Idler

4

13
14

712-0324

Toplock Nut 1/4-20

5

33

784-5579A

Shave Plate

1

15

712-0429

Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18

2

34

784-5580

Slide Shoe

2

Hex Nut 3/8-16

1

35

784-5618

2

Hex Nut 5/16-18

19

36

784-5632

Bearing Assembly
Auger Idler Arm

Spiral Pin

2

37

784-5647

Chute Crank Bracket

1

16

712-0798

17

712-3010

18

,715-0t14

X 1.5

•

]

t

J

1

1

¢--÷

Key
No l
1
2
3
4
5
6

9

lO

Part No.
618-0123
618-0124
710-0642
711-0909
714-0161
715-0143
717-0526
717-0528
718-0186
721-0325

Description

Qty

Housing--R.H.
Housing--L.H.
Screw
Axle, Spiral
Key, Hi-Pro
Pin, Spiral
Worm, Shaft
Gear, Worm
Collar, Thrust
Plug

t

Key
No.
11
12
13
14
t5
16
17
18

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

33

Part No.

721-0327
721 -O328
736-0351
736-0369
736-0445
737-0168
741-0662
741-0663

Description
Seal, Oil
Loctite 5699, Ultra
Washer
Washer
Washer
Grease
Bearing Flange
Bearing Flange

I

Qty
1
2
4
1
1
1
1

(
"h
|

I
1
I

!

1

!

|

I

(

)

Ref,
No.

Ref.
NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

Part No.
05896A
629_0071
710-0117
710-0157
710-0230
710-0342
710-0696
710-0888
710-0896
712-0181
731-1324
732-0710
736-0119
736-0242
736-0247
736-0329

D_esonption
....
Bracket
Cord, Extension
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Screw
Nut, Hex
Belt Cover
Spring
Washer--Flat
Washer--Bell
Washer--Flat
Washer--Lock

Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
I

17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Part No.

736-0331
736-0505
748-0234
748-0360
754-0346
754-0430
756-0313
756-0569
756-0967
756-0986
756-0987
390-985
390-987
143.988501
770-0373A

Description
Washer--Bell
Washer--Flat
Shoulder Spacer
Pu]Iey, Adapter
V-Belt
V-Belt Matched
Idler, Flat
Pulley, Half
Pulleys--Auger
Pulley Half
Pulley Half
Starter
Starter
Engine
Owner's Manual

(Not Shown)
34

Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1

Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.988501
Snow Thrower Model 247.885500

for Craftsman

CARBURETOR

Key
No.
0

1
2
6
7
10
14
15
16
17

I
I

30

27
28

z_i
L 1

4o_

_

35

Part
No,
640052

631776#
631970
631778
650506
632112
632174
630735
632164
65O417

18
20
20A
25

63O766
640016
640053
631951

27
28
29
30

631024
632019
631O28
631021

31
32
33
36
37
40
44
47
48

631O22
27136A
27554
640005
632547
640055
27110
630748
631027

Description

Carburetor (Incl. 184 of
Engine Parts List)
Throttle Shaft & Lever Ass'y
Throttle Return Spring
Throttle Shutter
Shutter Screw
Choke Shaft & Lever Ass'y.
Choke Shutter
Choke Positioning Spring
Fuel Fitting
Throttle Crack Screw/Idle
Speed Screw
Tension Spring
Idle Restrictor Screw
Idle Restrictor Screw Cap
Float Bowl Ass'y. (Incl. 32 &
33)
Float Shaft
Float
Float Bowl "O" Ring
Inlet Needle, Seat & Clip
(Incl. 3I)
Spring Clip
Bowl Drain Ass'y.
Drain Plunger Gasket
Main Nozzle Tube
O Ring
High Speed Bowl Nut
Bowl Nut Washer
Welch Plug, Idle Mixture We
Welch Plug, Atmospheric
Vent

Qty.

1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
I
1

Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.988501
Snow Thrower Model 247.885500

for Craftsman

18
\

17

,308

3O
87
70
69
101
\

03 323
282
26

207
182

/

315

370C

9OO
36

Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.988501
Snow Thrower Model 247,885500
Key
No.

Pa_
No.

35385
27652
650820

15A
15B
16
17
18
19
20
25
26
28
30
35
36
37
38
40
40
41
41
42
42
43
45
47
48
49
50
60
65
69
70
71
75
76
80
81
82
83
84
86
87
89

30969
30699C
30700
650494
33454
29916
651028
34663
35319
36460
650561
30322
35980A
29826
29918
29216
29642
40011
40012
40009
40010
40013
40014
27888
36897
651033i
34034
36896
36655
33273A
650128
35262Ai
35445A
35377
35319
28926
31845
30590A
35378
30588A
29193
650833
650832
32589

Description

Qty.

Cylinder
Dowel Pin
Screw
Oil Drain Extension
Extension Cap
Governor Rod
Governor Yoke
Screw
Governor Lever

1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1

Governor Lever Clamp
Screw, Torx
Speed Control Spring
Oil Seal
Blower Housing Baffle
Screw
Lock Nut
Crankshaft
Screw
Lock Washer
Lock Nut
Retaining Ring
Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.)
Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010" O_
Piston, & Pin Ass'y.(Std.)
Piston, & Pin Ass'y.(.010" OS)
Ring Set (Std.)
Ring Set (.010" OS)
Piston Pin Retaining Ring
Connecting Rod Ass'y.
Connecting Rod Bolt
"ValveLifter

1
t
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
t
1
!
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
1
1

Oil Dipper
Camshaft (MCR)
Blower Housing Extension
Screw
Cylind_er Cover Gasket
Cylinder Cover
Crankshaft Bushing
Oil seal
Camshaft Seal
Governor Shaft
Washer
Governor Gear Asss'y.
Governor Spool
Retaining Ring
Screw
Screw
Flywheel Key

for Craftsman

Key
No.

Part
No.

90
92
93
100
t0!
102
103
110
110A
119
120
125
125
126
126
127
130
130A
130B
135
139
140
149
149A
150
151
169
170
171
172
173
174
178
182
183
184

611093
650880
650881
35135
610118
651024
651007
35187
37047
36448
36449
27878A
27880A
34035
34036
650691
650727
6021A
650713
35395
33369
650836
27882
35862
27881
32581
27896A
28423
28424
28425
35350
650128
29752
30088A
34587A
33263

185
186
186B
200
203
204
206
207
209
215
219

33877
34667
36652
34677
31342
651029
610973
33878
650821
35440
34586

Qty.

Description

Flywheel (W/Ring Gear)
Bellevilie Washer
Flywheel Nut
Solid State Ignition
Spark Plug Cover
Solid State Mounting Stud
Screw, Torx
Ground Wire
Ground Wire
Cylinder Head Gasket
Cylinder Head
Exhaust Valve (Std.)
Exhaust Valve (1/32" Os)
Intake Valve(Std.)
Intake Valve (1/32" Os)
Washer
Screw
Screw
Screw
Resistor Spark Plug
Governor Gear Bracket
Screw
Valve Spring Cap
Valve Spring Cap
Valve Spring
Valve Spring Keeper
Valve Cover Gasket
Breather Body
Breather Element
Valve Cover
Breather Tube
Screw
Nut & Lock Washer
Screw
Choke Bracket
Carburetor to intake
pipe gasket
Intake Pipe
Governor Link
Choke Spring
Control Bracket
Compression Spring
Torx. Screw
Terminal
Throttle Link
Screw
Control Knob
Choke Rod

1
1
1
1
1
2
2
I
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
7
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
I
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
I

Table continued on next page

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Snow Thrower Model 247.885500
Table continued from previous

Key
No.

Part
No.

220
222
223
224
260
261
262
264A
265
275
276
277
281
282
285
287
29O
292
298
3OO
301
3O5
307
3O8
310
314

35438
28820
650378
27915A
35447A
650788
29747B
650802
33272B
35056
31588
651002
33013
650760
35985B
29752
30705
26460
650665
34156A
35355
35554
35499
35540
36205
650873

for Craftsman

page
Key

Description

Choke Knob
Screw
Screw, Torx
intake Pipe Gasket
Blower Housing
Screw
Screw, Torx
Screw
Cylinder Head Cover
Muffler
Locking Plate
Screw
Starter Bubble Cover
Screw
Starter Cup
Nut & Lock Washer
Fuel Line
Fuel Line Clamp
Screw
Fuel Tank
Fuel Cap
Oil Fill Tube
"O" Ring
Fill Tube Clip
Dipstick
Screw

Qty.

No.

2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

315
323B
325
327
328
329
335
336
338
340
341
342
350
351
355
364
365
370
370C
370G
370H
380
390
396
400
900

38

Part
No.

611111
611118
29443
35392
35593
610973
35057A
650765
28942
34154
34155
650561
570682
32180C
590574
33377
650767
36261
36501
35077
35878
640052
590733
37000
36450A

Description

Alternator Coil
Terminal
Wire Clip
Starter Plug
Ignition Key
Terminal
Carburetor Cover
Screw
Screw
Fuel Tank Bracket
Fuel Tank Bracket
Screw
Primer Bulb
Primer Line
Starter Handle
Carburetor Cover Bracket
Screw
"Identification Decal
Primer Decal
Instruction Decal
Warning Decal
Carburetor
Rewind Starter
Electric Starter Motor
Gasket Set
Replacement Engine--non_

Qty.
1
1
I
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
t
I
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
I
1
1
1
1
0

Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.988501
Snow Thrower Model 247.885500

for Craftsman

Recoil Starter

No.

13

..............
Part
No.

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
12

59O733
590599A
590600
590696
590601
590697
590698
590699
590709
590734
590535

13

590574

.....
Description

Qty.

Rewind Starter
.............
Spring Pin (Incl. 4)
Washer
Retainer
Washer
Brake Spring
Starter Dog
Dog Spring
Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.
Starter Housing Ass'y.
Starter Rope (Length 98" x
9/64" Dia.)
Mitten Grip Handle (Not
Included With Starter)

1
1
1
t
1
1
2
2
1
1

Description

Qty

Recoil Starter (Optional)

/
12

Key
No.

Pa_
No.

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
12

590749
590599A
590600
590679
590601
590678
590680
590412
590682
59075O
590535

13

590574

39

Rewind Starter
Spring Pin (Incl. 4)
Washer
Retainer
Washer
Brake Spring
Starter Dog
Dog Spring
Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y
Starter Housing Ass'y.
Starter Rope (Length 98" x
9/64" Dia.)
Mitten Grip Handle (Not
Included With Starter)

1
1
1
i
1
1
2
2
1
1

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