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Owner's Manual |

CRRFTSMRN

9 Horse Power MR

26" Two-Stage Wheel Drive

Snow Thrower

Model No.

247.888520

CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

770-10057B

Printed in USA. (10/98)

Content Page

Warranty Information ......................................... 2

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

Assembly ........................................................... 6

Operation ........................................................... 12

Maintenance ...................................................... 17

Content Page

Service & Adjustment ......................................... 20

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

Trouble-Shooting ............................................... 26

Accessories ....................................................... 27

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 RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT INTHE 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 rightswhich may vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES,IL 60179

Horsepower: ......................... 9

Engine Oil ............................. SAE 5W30 oil

Fuel Capacity: ....................... 1 gallon

Spark Plug: ........................... RJ-19LM

Engine: .................................. 143.999005

Model Number 247.888520

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

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

Record both serial number and date of purchase and

keep in a safe place for future reference.

This symbol points out important safety instructions which,if notfollowed, could endanger the

personal safety and/or propertyof yourselfand others. Read and followall instructionsinthis manual

before attemptingto operate your snowthrower. Failure to complywiththese instructionsmay result in

personal injury.When you see thissymbol--heed its warning.

Your snow throwerwas built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this

,_ manual. As withany type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the

DANGER: operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious

injury to 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 law (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.)

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm,

TRAINING

Read this owner's guide carefully in itsentirety 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. Children 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.

PREPARATION

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 tootwear 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

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 rotatingparts.

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.

It 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 collector/impeller

housing or discharge guide and before making any

repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never place your

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handin the discharge or collectoropenings. Use a

stickor 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

collector/impeller and alJmoving parts have stopped.

Disconnectspark plug wire and keep away from plug

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 directionon slopes.

Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

Never operate the snow thrower without guards,

pJates 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 itor when the unit is not in use.

Use only attachments and accessories (such as

wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.) approved

by the snow thrower manufacturer.

Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility

or right.Always be sure of your footing and keep afirm

hold on the handles. Walk, never run,

Muffler and engine become hot and can cause severe

burn injury. DOnot touch the muffler or the engine

while starting or operating the snow thrower.

MAINTENANCE 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 ignitionsources 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

importantdetails 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 periodicallyto verify that these

engage and disengage properly and readjust if

necessary. Refer to Service and Adjustments section

page of this owner's guide.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Restrict the use of thispower 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 snowtbrower. Please follow the

instruction on these labels and maintain safety while using or servicing the equipment.

WARNING ]

DAHGER

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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.)

ALock Wa,_her (4)

Hex Bolt (2)

__ 5/16-18 x.75 _ ,

BCupped Washer (4)

/____ 5116-18 Hex Nut (4)

5/16-16 x1.50 ¢ irrlage Bolt (4)

.a,rp_/

c,p(1) _

D _. Hairpin Clip (21 _

12 ©

Wat'a_WaehS/__2) C) Fe(rlr) e

,,a,em,

5/16-16 x 1.75

m

__ 5/16-18 x.75

Cupped Washer (4)

5/16-18 x 1.50 Carriage Bolt (4)

Replacement Part

'_ Shear Bolt (2) 5/16-18x 1,5

L

Hex B_ (6) (_ jFlutng(6_

Chute Flange Keeper (3) --I

'_-It

I_Hex Bolt (2) _--_1

Bellevile Washer ( ) _ _[

1/4-20 _1

:._ Chute _l

:_ _._ j Flange -_

_L "" %. ,,/ Bracket -_1

InOtcth°lWn _1

size) ' '_1

G Hairpin Clip (1) Flat ---II

\ _ Washer(2)At

0,,F, i

_// Flat Weld Nut (2)

Handle Panel

•_L,J

Discharge Chute

Handles

"_i"wo-Piece 4"

Chute Crank _,? ._

/

/

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil in

the engine, but without gasoline. 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 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 Carton

•Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides

flat 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.

Loose Parts

(See Figure 1.)

a. Handle Panel and Chute Assembly

b. Right Hand Handle

,i/

W

//

Rod

Rear

• Left

R i Front

Figure 1

c. Lett Hand Handle

d, Two-piece Chute Crank Assembly

e. Shift Rod

f. Hardware Pack

Assembly Tips: For easier assembly purposes,

remove the chute from the carton and lay it on topof

the engine. Do not unwrapthe chute tillyou have

installedthe handle panel and the clutch cables.

Tools Required

1, 1/2", 7/16", 3/8" wrenches or a set of adjustable

wrenches

2, Set of pliers

3. Set of philipshead screw drivers

4. Funnelto fill up gasoline

i_ WARNING:Make certain the spark plug wire

is disconnectedand movedaway from the

sparkplug 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

thrower using 5/16 x0.75" hex bolt and lock

washer from the hardware pack (group A on

page 5 ). Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.

Lock Washer &

Hex Bolt (1-3/4")

Right Handle

Handle _[Washer &

Tab Hex Bolt (3/4")

Figure 2

Place a handle tab, included inthe hardware

pack (group A on page 5), 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 (5/16 x 1.75" 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.

While placing the handle panel, make sure to

route chute and chute cable between the

handles underneath the panel keeping the cable

on top of the engine. Align the holes in the

handle with the holes on two sides of the handle

panel. See Figure 3.

Right Handle

Hex Bolt

and Flange

Nut \

Handle Panel

CarriageBolt,

andHexNut

Figure 3

nHoles

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 5). Align

the contour of the carriage bolt head with the

handle.

Attaching Chute

Place the chute assemblyover the chute

opening withthe chute facingfront of the unit.

NOTE: Make sure that the chute cables are

straightened while assembling the chute.

• Place the chute flange keeper (flat side down)

beneath lip of chute assembly as shown in

Figure 4.You will find the chute flange keepers in

group E of the hardware pack.

• Insert 1/4-20 hex bolt and flange nut from group

E up through chute flange keeper and chute

assembly as shown in Figure 4. Do not tighten at

this time. Rotate chute to install all the flange

keepers.

Chute

Hex

Nut

\

Chute

'_e Flange

x Keeper

Bolt

Figure 4

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.

Attaching Chute Crank

On the leftside of the handle panel, place the

upperchute crankbracket on to the insideof the

handle panel support. See Figure5. You willfind

thisbracket and associated hardware in group F

of hardware pack

• Insert hex bolt through the upper chute crank

bracket, handle panel support, and upper left

handle. Secure the bracket using cupped

washer and hex nut. Make sure that the cupped

side of the washer is set against the handle.

=

ook

Supped

Chute Crank ;

Bracket

Figure 5

You may have to loosenthe carriage boltsand

hex lock nutswhich secure the lower chute

crank bracket to the extension on the left side of

the chute assembly. See Figure 6.

Crank Bracket Hex L_cEkNut'

Figure 6

Place one 3/8 ID flat washer (fromgroup G of

the hardwarepack) on the end of the chute

crank, then insert the end of the crank intothe

eye hole inthe plasticbushing inthe chute crank

bracket. See Figure 7.

HairpinClip PlasticBushing

Chute Crank

Lower Chute J

Crank Bracket_"FlatWasher

Figure 7

Place the other 3/8 ID flat washer (fromthe

same group of hardware) onthe end of the

chutecrank and insert hairpinclip intoeye hole

at the end of the chutecrank. See Figure 7.

Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the

chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute

assembly.

Slide the upper chute crank through the plastic

bushing in the upper chute crank bracket and

then into the lower chute crank. See Figure 8.

Align the holes on the two pieces of the chute

crank, and secure with hairpin clip from group C

of the hardware pack.

Tilt Upper

Chute

Chute _, Crank

Cables j_ _Bracket

_ \\ ::,

\Lower Chute

"_\_Crank

.Upperl

Chute

Crank

Figure 8

•Fullyrotate the chute, using the chute crank, to

make sure that it moves freely.

Using a wrench, tighten the hex bolt and the hex

nut on the upper chute crank bracket.

• Slip the cables that run from the handle panel to

the chute into the cable guide located on top of

the engine. See Figure 9.

Cable Guide_/_

Figure 9

Tighten all loose hardware on the handle

assembly inthe following order-- first the four

hex bolts at the bottom of the handle, then the

carriage bolts and lastly the hex bolts on the rear

of the handle panel.

Attaching Clutch Cables

The clutchcontrol cables are attached to the snow

thrower. For shippingpurposes, if the cables are

attachedto the top of the engine withcable ties, cut

the cable ties now. The Zends of the clutchcables

are hooked into the clutch grips on each handle.

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Ensurethereisahexjamnutthreadedallthe

way up the threaded portion of the Z fitting;

extras are supplied in the hardware pack. See

Figure 10.

Place the clutch grip in the raised (up) position.

Outer

of cut-out

\

Hex Jam

Nut "_ '

ZFitting

Nut

_(Vi_ii_i_theont rol panel)

Figure 10

Swing the left auger cable up making sure the

cable is routed correctly in the cable roller

guides located at the lower rear of the unit.

Hold the end of the cable at the barrel so the

ferrule turns freely without twisting the cable.

Thread the ferrule on to the Z fitting. You may

have to pull on the cable slightly to relieve

tension. Keep the ferrule turning without twisting

the cable.

You will reach correct adjustment when there is

minimal slack in the cable but it is not tight. Hold

the flats on the ferrule with pliers and tighten the

jam nut against the ferrule. CAUTION: Cables will

become loose if you do not tighten the jam nut.

AWARNING: There must not be any tension

on either clutch cable with the drive or auger

clutch grip in the disengaged (up) position.

These clutches are a safety feature. Do not

override their function.

Attaching Shift Rod

Place the shiftlever inthe sixth(6) speed.

Place the bent end of the shift rod into the hole in

the shift arm assembly. See Figure 11. Secure

with 5/16 flat washer and hairpin clip from group D

of the hardware pack.

Thread ferrule (included in group D) from the

right side onto the other end of the shift rod till it

lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever

(beneath the handle panel). While 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. For proper

positioning of the ferrule and the associated

hardware, see Figure 11.

Shift Chute Distance

Lever Control

Drive Auger

Clutch

Upper

Flat

Shift Washer

Lever

Clip

Rod

Hair Assembly

Clip

Figure 11

NOTE: You may have to pull the shift lever out of the

sixth speed position and 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 11.

Make certain to check for correct adjustment of

the shift rod as instructed in the Adjustment

section before operating the snow thrower.

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 inthe handle panel. Do not feed the cable

through the same side of the slotas the Z fitting.

• Place the cable barrel fitting into the hole inthe

trigger. You can find the triggers and associated

hardware in group H of the hardware pack. See

Figure 12.

Trigger

Assembly /

Inner Cable _'N_

Slot

Trigger

Housing

/

Cable snaps in at

this end

Figure 12

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• Plugwire into the alternator lead wire under the

fuel tank. See Figure 15.

Pull on the cable and rotate it around the bottom

of the trigger, with the inner cable inthe slot, until

the cable end can be pushed into the trigger

housing and snapped tight. See Figure 12.

Note: When the cable is installed correctly, you

should not be able to pull the cable out of the trigger

housing.

•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 13. You will need a phillips

screwdriver for tightening the screw. Repeat on

left side.

Secure with screw

WeldNut

Slot

Figure 13

Trigger

i rl er

Ca_le

Secure the right turn trigger cable to the right

lower handle using cable tie provided in the

hardware pack. Make sure not to wrap the drive

cable. See Figure 14.

CableTie_ Trigger Cable

Figure 14

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.

NOTE: The right side cable tie must be used to keep

cable from coming in contact with the moving shift

arm from the transmission.

Lamp Wiring

• Wrap the wire from the lamp down the right

handle as shown in Figure 15. 10

jTrigger Cable

" ,,_Handle" I

Figure 15

Alternatori

Lead

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 thrower.

Final Adjustments

Auger Control

To check the adjustment of the auger control,

push forward 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 gnp 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.

Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever

Tip the snow throwerforward so that it rests on

the auger housing.

Move the shift leverall the way forward to sixth

(6) position.

•With the tractiondrive lever released, spin the

snow throwerwheels by hand.The wheels

should turn; however, you may feel some

resistance.

Engage the tractiondrive clutchgrip. The

wheelsshould no longerturn.

Now release the tractiondrive clutch grip,and

spin the wheels again.

•Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse

position,then all the way forward again. There

should be no resistance in the shift lever, and the

wheels should turn.

If you face resistance when moving the shift

lever or the snow thrower wheels stop when they

should not, loosen the lock nut on the traction

drive cable and unthread the cable one turn.

If the wheels can still be turned when you

engage the traction drive clutch grip, loosen the

lock nut on the traction drive cable and thread

the cable in one turn.

Recheck the adjustment and repeat adjustment

as necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the

cable when correct adjustment is reached.

NOTE: If you are not sure that you have reached

correct adjustment, referto the Adjustment section on

page 20.

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground

can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid

shoes in the low position. Use middle or high

position when area to be cleared is uneven.

NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this

snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily

picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury

or damage to the snow thrower.

If for some reason, you have to operate the

snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in

the highest position for maximum clearance

between the ground and the shave plate.

Adjustskid 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.

Tighten nuts and bolts securely.

--Skid Shoe

Remove these hardware

to adjust skid shoe

Figure 16

If for some reason, you have to operate the snow

thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe inthe

highest position for maximum clearance between

the ground and the shave plate.

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.

Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi.

NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the

unit may pull to one side or the other.

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Knowing Your Snow Thrower

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare

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.

Traction Drive Auger

Control_ Control

Shift Chute

Lever Distance

Lever

Right

Turn

Trigger

Chute Crank

/

/

/

\,

DischargeChute

Choke

Key

Primer

Oil

Spark Fill

\

Throttle

Fuel

Fuel i

Tankl

Starter

Handle

Recoil

Starter

Skid Shoe

/

/

Au_]er

Figure 17

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards B71.3 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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Operating Controls

(See Figure 17.)

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.

Throttle Control

The throttlecontrol is located onthe 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.

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.

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; positionone (1)

isthe slowest and positionsix (6) is the

fastest.

b. Reverse--two reverse (R) speeds; R2 is

faster.

Use the shift lever to determine ground speed. Do not

shift to different speed while the unit is moving.

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 must also be released.)

Traction Drive Control

The traction drive control is located on the right

handle. Squeeze the traction drive control to engage

the wheel drive; release to stop.

This same lever also locks the auger control so

that youcan turnthe chute crankwithoutinterrupting

the snow throwingprocess. If the auger controlis

engaged withthe tractiondrive controlengaged, you

can release the auger control(on the lefthandle) and

the augers willremain engaged. Release the traction

drive controlto stopboth the augers and the wheel

drive. (Augercontrolmust also be released).

Chute Distance Control

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.

To Stop The Snow Thrower

To stop the wheels, release the traction drive

lever of the snow thrower.

To stopthrowing 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.

Before Starting Engine

Fill Gas

&WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and cau-

tion must be used when handling or storing it.

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.

Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fillthe

tank to within1/4"-1/2" from the top to

provide space for expansion of fuel.

Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a

funnel or spout to prevent spilling.

Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before

starting the engine.

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 particles.

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 of this

manual.

CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol) or those using ethanol or meth-

anol 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.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the

gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel

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linesandcarburetorareempty.Usefreshfuelnextsea-

son.SeestorageInstructionsforadditionalinformation.

Neveruseengineorcarburetorcleanerproductsin

thefueltankorpermanentdamagemayoccur.

To Start Engine

AWARNING: 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.

A. Electric Starter

Connect spark

plug wire

Insert key.

Move "_" Prime

_¢_hoke _ .

t_OV_ll_bUtton

Connectcord

_ Recoil

.__" starter

Figure 18

(For location of all the engine controls referred to in

thissection, see Figure 17 inset.)

Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi-

cient 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 plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt

AC household current. Followall instructionscarefully

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.

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 three-

wire grounded system. Ask a licensed

electrician if you are not certain.

WARNING: If your house wiring system is

net a three-wire grounded system, do not use

this electdc starter under any conditions.

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

the other end into a three-hole grounded

receptacle.

When disconnecting the power cord, always

unplug the end from the three-hole, grounded

receptacle first.

For illustration of starting instructions, see Figure 18.

•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 tum 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.

• Plug the other end of the power cord into a

three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.

WARNING: Do not use primer while

starting the engine with an electric starter.

Snow Spark Drive

Thrower Plug Levers

wire

Electric Connect Release

Starter

Recoil _,onnect Release

Starter

i_ 3

_Starting Instructions at a glance

Throttle

control

Move to

FAST

Move to

FAST

Ignition

Key

Push to

snap in

Push to

snap in

Choke

Move to

FULL

Move to

FULL

Power

Co_

Connect

to source

Primer

Prime

Starter

Push

button

Pull

handle

Afterstarting

1. Release button

2. Move Choke to Off

3. Disconnect cord

1. Release handle

2. Move Choke to Off.

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• Pushdown 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 shut down,

rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and press

the starter button.

B. Recoil Starter

Make sure that the engine has sufficient oil 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 control 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

50o P; prime two times between 500 F and 15° F;

and prime four times below 15o 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 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:

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 falls 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.

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.

To Engage Augers

• 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.

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.

Release the traction drive control to stop both

the augers and the wheeil drive.

,_, WARNING: To stop the auger, both levers

must be released.

To Throw Snow

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i_ CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for

foreign objects. Remove, if any.

Start the engine following 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 snow condition.

,_ CAUTION: Never move the shift lever

without first releasing the drive clutch.

Engage the auger control and traction drive

control levers following instructions above.

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

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.

Operating 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.

Warning: The temperature of muffler and

surrounding areas may exceed 150 ° F. Avoid

these areas.

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.

NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this

snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily

picked up and thrown l_y the auger causing an injury or

damage to the snow thrower.

If for some reason, you have to operate the snow

thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the

highest position for maximum clearance between

the ground and the shave plate.

Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

Before Stopping

• Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any

moisture on engine.

•To avoid possible freeze-up of the starter, follow

these steps:

Recoil Starter

a. With the engine running,pullthe starter rope

witha rapid, continuous full arm strokethree

or four times.

Electric Starter

a. Connectpower cord to switchbox, then to

120 Volt AC receptacle.

b. While the engine is running,push the starter

buttonand spin the starterfor several

seconds.

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.

To Stop The Snow Thrower

To stopthe wheel, release the tractiondrive lever

on the snow thrower.

To stop throwingsnow,releaseaugerdrivelever.

•To stopthe engine, push throttlecontrollever to

OFF and pull out the ignitionkey. Do not turnkey.

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General Recommendations

Alwaysobserve safety rules when performing

any maintenance.

The warranty onthissnow throwerdoes net

coveritems that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receivefull

valuefrom the warranty, operatormust maintain

the snow throweras instructedinthismanual.

Some adjustments willhave to be made

periodically to maintain your unit properly.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments

section of thismanual should be checked at

least once each season.

Follow the maintenance schedule given below.

Periodically check all fasteners and make sure

these are tight.

WARNING; Always stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug wire before

performing any maintenance or

adjustments.

Customer Responsibilities

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE o_ _. _ _ __o SERVICE DATES

Lubricate pivot points

_ Clean snow thrower

0 Clean shave plate

Clean skid shoes

Check V-belts

Check friction wheel

rubber

,,, Check engine oil

zChange engine oii

Z

LU Check spark plug

Check muffler

Empty fuel system

i

* Fill in dates as you complete regular service

,_ Check; service if needed

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Lubrication

For a view of the lubricationpoints on the snow

thrower, see Figure 19.

Sprocket Shaft

Lubricatethe sprocket shaft with grease at least

once a season or after every 25 hours of

operation.

IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the

friction wheel and the drive plate.

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.

Traction Drive Control

Lubricate cams on the ends of the control rods

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. If

disassembled for any reason, lubricate with two

ounces of Shell Alvania 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.

Check V-belts

Follow the instructionsbelow 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.

Check Friction Wheel

Follow the instructions below to check the condition of

the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation.

Remove the six 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 and. Recheck

the friction wheel.

• Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary.

Refer to instructions on page 23.

Engine Maintenance

Engine Oil

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API

service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's

SAE viscosity grade according to the expected

operating temperature.

colder -_--32 ° _warmer

5W30 _ I_ SAE30

I

Viscosity Chart

Figure 19: Lubrication Chart

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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30

etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-

viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption

when used above 32°F. Check your snow thrower's

engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil.

Refer to the viscosity chart for proper selection of

engine oil

Checking 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.

Changing Oil

Change engine oil after first two hours of operation

and every 25 hours thereafter.

In order to change the oil, 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. Pour fresh oil

slowly through the plug. Replace dipstick.

Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to

the FULL mark on the dipstick.

WARNING: Temperature of muffler and

nearby areas may exceed 150° F(65°C).

Avoid these areas_

Spark Plug

•Clean area around the spark plug base.

• Remove and inspect the spark plug.

Replace the spark plug ifelectrodes are pitted,

burned, or the porcelain is cracked. See Figure 20.

Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to 0.030"

at least once a season or every 50 hours of

operation. See Figure 20.

• 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

,030" Porcelain

Gap

Figure 20

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AWARNING: Always stop the engine, dis-

connect spark plug wire and move it away

from the spark plug before performing any

adjustments or repairs.

Never attempt to clean the chute or make

any adjustments while the engine is running.

Adjustments

WARNING: Never attempt to clean chute or make

any adjustments while engine is running.

Chute Assembly

The distance that snow is thrown can be adjusted by

adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to

the Control section of this manual.

The remote chute control cables have been pre-

adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute

lever on the control panel back and forward to

adjust angle of the chute asssembly.

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground

can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid

shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position

when area to be cleared is uneven.

Adjust 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.

• Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this

snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily

picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury

or damage to the snow thrower.

• If for some reason, you have to operate the

snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in

the highest position for maximum clearance

between the ground and the shave plate.

Traction Drive Clutch

Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Set-Up

Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch. To

check the adjustment, proceed as follows:

With the snow thrower tipped forward (be

certain to drain the gasoline or place plastic film

under the gas cap if the snow thrower has

already been operated), remove the frame cover

underneath the snow thrower by removing six

self-tapping screws.

With the traction drive clutch released, there

must be clearance between the friction wheel

and the drive plate in all positions of the shift

lever.

With the traction drive clutch engaged, the

friction wheel must contact the drive plate

(shown in Figure 30).

If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut

on the traction drive cable and thread the cable

in or out as necessary. See Figure 21. Tighten

the jam nut to secure the cable when correct

adjustment is reached. Reassemble the frame

cover.

NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be

certain to remove it.

Auger Clutch

To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Adjustment

section of Set-Up Instructions.

Handle

Panel

Hex Jam

(Thread

nuthere) __.

Clip

Cable is straight _ Shift

but i_ol lighl Rod

(Viewed from under the handle panel)

Figure 21

Shift Rod

To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.

Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the

shift handle under the handle panel.

Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest

forward speed.

Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.

• Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as

necessary until the ferrule lines up with the

upper hole in the shift lever. See Figure 21.

Insert ferrule from the left side of the

snowthrower into the upper hole in shift lever.

Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.

,_ CAUTION: Check for correct adjustment

before operating the snow thrower.

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Carburetor

WARNING: If any adjustments are made

to the engine while the engine is running

(e.g carburetor), keep clear of all

movingparts. Be careful of heated

surfaces and mufflers.

Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to

compensate for differences in fuel temperature,

altitude and load.

Service

Augers

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. See Figure 22. Lock nuts

cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand. This type of

nut is used where vibration occurs.

If the augers do not turn, check to see if the bolts

have sheared. Two replacement shear bolts (shown

in Figure 22 inset ) and hex lock nuts have been

provided with the snow thrower. When replacing

bolts, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before

insertingnew bolts.

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.

Remove the four carriage bolts, belleville

washers and hex nuts which attach skid shoes

to the snow thrower on two sides. See Figure22.

Reassemble new skid shoes with the four

carriage bolts, belleville washers (cupped side

goes against skid shoes) and hex nuts. Make

certain the skid shoes are adjusted to be level.

To remove shave plate, remove the skid shoe

and the rest of hardware including carriage

bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which

attach shave plate to the snow thrower housing.

For location of shave plate, see Figure 22.

Reassemble new shave plate, making sure

heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of

the housing. Reinstall skid shoe. Tighten

securely.

Replacing Belt

,_ WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug

wire from the spark plug and ground.

Auger Belts

• Remove the plasticbelt cover on the front of the

engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.

See Figure 23.

Self-Tapping Screw

\Self-TappingScrew

Figure 23

Disconnect chute crank assembly at the

discharge chute by removing the hairpin clip and

the two flat washers. See Figure 24.

_HHair}in Clip

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Figure 24

• Remove the six hex nuts and lock washers

which attach the auger housing assembly to the

frame assembly. See Figure 25.

WARNING: Do not attempt to change the

auger belt withoutthe help of an assistant, It

is very important that one person, standing

at the operating position, firmly hold the

snow thrower housing to prevent it from

tipping while the other person replaces the

belt. Failure to comply with this may result in

injury.

studsl

- reassembly]

Figure 25

Standing in the operating position, lift up on the

handles and pull the frame assembly rearward.

The frame and the housing will separate, and

the rear auger belt will come off the pulley.

Maintain control of the frame assembly while

pulling it.

Remove the two belts from the two engine

pulleys. For location of the pulleys, see Figure 26.

uger _ U

Pulley

Figure 26

To removethe frontauger drive belt, push the

idlerpulleyto the left. The belt brake should

move outward. See Figure 27. Liftthe front

auger drive beltfromthe frontauger pulley.

Push au(

idler pulle

Figure 27

Place new belts on the two auger pulleys making

sure that the front auger belt is under the belt

brake. Route belts under and to the left of the flat

idler pulley. Hold the belts upward in this

position.

While lifting up on the handles, bring the frame

assembly close to the auger housing, and place

the two belts on the front and rear engine

pulleys. See Figure 28.

PUSH

Frame Assembly

Figure 28

• Level the frame assembly and tip the auger

housing forward to align studs with the

corresponding holes on both sides of the frame

assembly. See Figure 25. Push the frame

assembly fully on to the studs.

NOTE: Use care to avoid pinching the control cable.

• From the frame assembly side, insert six lock

washers and hex nuts on to the studs. These

pieces of hardware were removed earlier. See

Figure 25. Tighten the nuts securely.

Reinstall the belt cover onfront of the engine with

the two self-tapping screws and flat washers.

• Reattach the chute crank to the chute assembly

with the hairpin clip and flat washer.

NOTE: Make sure that the auger cable is routed in

front of the belt.

Drive Belt

Check drive belt every 50 hours of operation for

wear and tear.

Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or

place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the

engine by removing the two self-tapping screws.

Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it

rests on the housing.

Remove sixself-tapping screws from frame cover

underneath the snow thrower. See Figure 29.

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Self-Tapping

Screws

Figure 29

Pull the idler pulley away from the drive belt and

remove the belt from the engine pulley. You will

find the idler pulley in front of the engine and

under the belt cover that you removed earlier.

See Figure 30.

Working from the underside of the frame, slip

belt between the frictionwheel and the friction

wheel disc. See Figure 30. You may have to

twist the belt flat in order to slide it through the

clearance between the friction wheel and the

friction wheel disc. Remove the belt completely.

Replace new belt. Reassemble following the

instructions in reverse order.

Changing Friction Wheel Rubber

Check the rubber on the friction wheel after 25

hours of operation, and periodically thereafter.

Replace the 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 six screws from the frame cover

underneath the snow thrower. See Figure 29.

Remove klick pin securing the left wheel, and

remove the wheel from the axle.

Remove the four screws securing the left drive

cover to the frame. Remove the drive cover from

the side of the frame. See Figure 31.

I

Idler

Pulley

Location- --

Whee Drive Belt

Disc Location

Figure 30

Figure 31

Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the

hex shaft out of the left side of the unit. The

spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will fall

and the sprocket should remain hanging lose in

the chain.

Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the

axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies.

Remove the six screws from both sides of the

friction wheel assembly. Remove friction wheel

rubber from between the friction wheel plate.

Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the

friction wheel assembly, tightening the six

screws in rotation and with equal force. It is

important to assemble the rubber on the friction

wheel equally for proper functioning.

Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into

the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly

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inposition,SeeFigure32.

Sh ft ArmAssembly

oro 'i'

rIi J

toward the friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on

to the hex shaft. See Figure 33.

Figure 32

•Slide the hex shaft through the left side of the

housing and through the friction wheel

assembly.

Insert the hex shaft through the sprocket and the

spacer. See Figure 33. Make certain that the

chain engages both the large and the small

sprocket.

NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower

while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on

the hex shaft. Position the hex hub of the sprocket

Figure 33

Align the hex shaft with the right hand bearing

and carefully guide the left hand beadng into the

left side of the housing.

Reassemble the drive cover with the four screws

that were earlier removed.

Note: Ifyou placed plastic under the gas cap, be

certain to remove it.

Carburetor

WARNING: If any adjustments are made to

the engine while the engine is running (e.g.

carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts.

Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.

If you think the carburetor needs to be adjusted, see

your nearest authorized Sears Service Outlet,

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If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or

longer, it needs to be prepared for storage. Also, at

the end of the snow season, you should follow the

same set of instructions and store the snow thrower

properly for the off-season. Proper storage ensures

longer Fifeof the snow thrower.

Preparing Engine

WARNING: Never store snow thrower 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.

It is important to prevent gum deposits from

forming in essential fuel system parts of the

engine such as the carburetor, fuel filter,

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 fuel system of an engine while

in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be

emptiedbefore 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.

Carburetor

WARNING: Drain fuel intoapproved

container outdoors, away from any open

flame. Be certain engine is cool. Do not

smoke.

Fuel left in engine during warm weather

deteriorates and will cause serious starting

problems.

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 34.

AWARNING: Do not drain carburetorif using

fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank

or permanent damage may occur.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an

acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel 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 intothe

cylinder. Crank the engine several times to

distribute the oil. Replace spark plug.

Preparing Snow Thrower

When storingthe snow throwerin 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 recommendationson

page 18.

Store in a clean, dry area.

Bowl Drain

Figure 34

25

Trouble

Enginefailsto start

Engine runserratic

IPossible Cause(s)

Fueltankempty,orstalefuel.

Blocked fuel line.

Choke not in ON position

Faulty spark plug.

Key not in switch on engine.

Spark plug wire

disconnected.

Primer button not depressed.

Fuel shut-off valve closed

(if so equipped),

Throttle in Stop position

Unit running on CHOKE.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Loss of power Spark plug wire loose.

Gas cap vent hole plugged.

Exhaust port plugged.

Engine overheats Carburetor not adjusted

properly.

Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged

auger.

Unit fails to propel Incorrect adjustment of drive

itself cable.

Drive belt loose or damaged.

Rubber on friction wheel worn

off

Corrective Action

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty

days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

Clean fuel line.

Move switch to ON position

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

Insert key.

Connect spark plug wire.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

Open fuel shut-off valve,

Move Throttle to RUN position.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

C ean fue line; f IItank with c ean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last

over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have

carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

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

Clean-see Maintenance section of engine manual.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have

carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten

all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibration

continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer,

Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual

Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance

section of this manual.

Replace rubber following instructions on page 23.

Unit fails to Discharge chute clogged. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean

discharge snow discharge chute and inside of auger housing.

Foreign object lodged in Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.

auger. Remove object from auger.

Incorrect adjustment of drive Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual.

cable. Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance

Drive belt loose or damaged, section of this manual.

i" For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed

_" above, please contact your nearest SEARS service

center,

26

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

Shave Plate

i

EngineOil Spark Plug

27

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520

24

3

'\

3O

!

36 38

17 24

31

15

23

33

39

41

12

/

37

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever

needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 7O0-xxxx, is painted polo green,

the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0689.

Polo Green: 0689

Powder Black: 0637

28

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520

Key. No,

1.

2.

3,

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9,

10.

11.

12.

13.

14,

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

Part No. Description

05931

684-0040B

684-0055A

684-0065

705-5226

710-0260

710-0451

710-0459A

710-0604

710-0703

710-0890A

712-0116

712-0324

712-0429

712-0798

712-3010

712-3068

715-0114

731-1379

732-0611

736-0119

736-0169

736-0174

736-0188

Bearing Housing

Auger Housing Assy. 26"

Auger Housing Assy. 30"

Impeller Assy. 12" dia.

Chute Reinforcement

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .62"

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Gr.2

Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Gr.5

Hex Washer Head Self-Tapping

Screw 5/16-18 x .62"

Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .75"

Shear Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5"

Jam Nut 3/8-24

Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20

Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18

Hex Nut 3/8-16 Gr.2

Hex Nut 5/16-18 Gr.5

Hex Patch Nut 5/16-18

Spiral Pin

Chute Adapter

Extension Spring

Lock Washer

Lock Washer

Wave Washer

Flat Washer

Key. No

--24.

25.

26,

27.

28.

29,

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

41.

42.

43.

Part No. Description

736-0242

736-0463

!737-3007

738-0281

741-0245

741-0309

741-0475

741-0493A

756-0178

784-5618

784-5632

784-5647

605-5192A

605-5248A

605-5193A

605-5249A

618-0121

618-0160

784-5579A

784-5575

710-0451

712-3010

736-0242

784-5580

Belfeville Washer

Flat Washer

Grease

Shoulder Screw

Hex Flange Bearing

Flange Ball Bearing

Bushing

Flange Bushing

Flat Idler

Searing Housing

Auger Idler Arm

Chute Crank Bracket

Spiral Assembly: RH 26"

Spira Assembly: RH 30"

Spiral Assembly: LH 26"

Spiral Assembly: LH 30"

Gear Assembly: Auger 26"

Gear Assembly: Auger 30"

Shave Plate: Auger 26"

Shave Plate:Auger 30"

Carr. Bolt: 5/16-18 x 0.75

Hex Nut: 5/16-18 Gr.5

BelevUleWasher

Slide Shoe

29

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520

43\

23 _1

I9

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of

color codes below. Please add the applicable color

code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, ifa part, numbered

I.,

700-xxxx, =spa=nted polo green, the part number to

order wouldbe 700-xxxx-0689.

Polo Green: 0689

IPowder Black: 0637

54

926

4\

55

31

7\

14

5\

11

47

14

42

48

11

\36

49

43

27

52

50 10

f \

7 15 \

Drive C_utch Cable_ _

routed below axle

and hooked here

11

3O

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P, SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520

Key. No

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6,

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19,

20.

21,

23

24,

25,

26,

27,

28,

Part No. Description

618-0043

618-0044

618-0303A

656-0012A

684-0014B

684-0042B

_684-0130

684-0131

710-0599

710-0768

710-1652

711-1267

711-1268

711-1364

712-0711

712-3017

713-0233

713-0374

713-0413

713-0472

714-0104

714-0474

716-0102

721-0263

732-0209

732-O264

736-0105

Dogg Assembly: RH

Dogg Assembly: LH

Shift Assembly: Steerable Drive

Friction Wheel Disc Assy.

Shift Rod Assembly

Bearing

Transmission Frame Assembly

Support Bracket Assembly

Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 1/4-20 x

0.5"

Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 1/4-20 x

1.0"

Hex Washer Hd, TT Screw 1/4-20 x

.625"

Drive Shaft

Actuator Shaft

Pin

Jam Nut 3/8-24 Gr.8

Hex Nut: 3/8-16

;hain

;hain

3rocket: 10T

Sprocket

;otter Pin

;otter Pin

;nap Ring

Adhesive: Loctite

Extension Spring

Extension Spring

Be I Washer

Key. No

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35,

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

41.

42,

43.

44.

45,

46.

47.

48.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.

54.

55.

56.

57.

56,

Part No. Description

736-0160

736-0169

736-0188

736-0351

736-O626

737-0170

737-3007

738-0924

741-0597

741-0598

i

1741-0600

_741-0701

746-0897

746-0898

746-0956

748-0190

750-1161

750-1162

756-0625

784-5590

784-5687

784-5689A

784-5730

784-5732

784-5733

710-1233

712-0127

725-0157

746-0950

714-0104

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Flat Washer

Fiat Washer

Lubricant: 6 in !

Grease

Shoulder Screw

Hex Flange Bearing

Hex Flange Bearing

Ball Bearing

Flange Bushing

Auger Clutch Cable

Drive Clutch Cable

Steering Cable

Spacer

Support Tube: Axle

Spacer

Roller Cable

Shift Bracket

Auger Clutch Cable Guide Bracket

Front Support Guide Bracket

Retaining Shaft: Actuator Drive

Frame Cover

Roller Bracket: Drive Cable

Oval C-Sunk Machine screw

Weld Nut

Cable Tie (not shown)

TurnTrigger

Cotter Pin

31

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P, SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520

63

k

64

61

71--_

\

49--_,..

62

44

3O

13 39

\

__ 38 /

52

33 27

43

58

45

2

75

58 61 22

\ 21

78

_7

62

18

51

18 27

3

67

61 64

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of

color codes below. Please add the applicable color

code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a

replacement part. For instance, if apart, numbered 700-

xxxx, is painted polo green, the part number to order

would be 700-xxxx-0689.

Polo Green: 0689

Powder Black: 0637

32

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER

Key

No,

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

Pa_ No.

629-0058

684-0008A-

0637

684-0053

684-0066

684-0102

684-0111

684-0112

710-0262

710-0442

710-0451

710-0459

710-0599

710-0896

710-1003

711-0653

712-0116

712-0415

712-0429

712-3010

714-0507

715-0138

720-0201A

720-0300

725-1300

726-0100

731-1300A

731-1313S

731-1317

731-1320

731-1773A

732-0145

732-0193

732-0705

732-0746

735-0199A

736-0105

736-0119

736-0159

736-0506

Description

Harness for Headlight

Shift Arm Assembly

Chute Crank Assembly

Hardware Pack*

Handle Panel Assembly w/Tilt

Handle Assembly Engagement

(L.H.)

Handle Assembly Engagement

(R.H.)

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x.75

Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5

Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw

1/4-20 x 0.5"

Hex AB Tap Screw 1/4 x .62

HexB-TappStraw# 10-16x .62

Clevis Pin

Hex Ins. Lock Nut 3/8-24

Self Threading Nut

Lock Nut 5/16-18

Hex Nut

Cotter Pin

Roll Pin

Chute Crank Knob

Shift Knob

Headlight

Push Cap

Lower Chute

Cable Guide

Headlight Bezel

Upper Chute

Handle Panel

Compression Spring

Compression Spring

Cable Control Wire

Torsion Spring

Rubber Bumper

Bell Washer .380 x .880 x .062

Lock Washer 5/16 I.D.

Washer 5/6 I.D.

Special Washer

Key

No.

4O

41

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

5O

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

79

8O

MODEL 247.888520

Part No. Description

736-0509

737-0133

746-0896

746-0901

747-0798A

747-0877

748-0362

748-0363

749-0908A

749-0909

784-5594

784-5604

784-5619A

784-5679

784-5680

784-5681

784-5682

712-3010

712-3027

712-0287

736-0119

784-5599

710-3180

710-3008

736-0275

736-0185

714-0104

731-0851A

710-3015

711-0677

710-0262

746-0778

712-0121

705-5266

736-0242

714-0101

750-0785

747-0737

736-0270

715-0138

Special Washer

Grease

Chute Deflector Control Cable

Chute Deflector Cable

w/Clip

Shift Rod

Cam Rod

Cam Handle Lock

Pawl Handle lock

Right Handle

Left Handle

Cable Bracket

Chute Tilt Handle

Shift Handle

HandleSupportBracket(LH.) 5/8

HandleSupportBracket(R.H.)5/8

HandleSupportBracket(L.H.)3t8

HandleSupportBracket(R,H.)3/8

Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd,

HexFlangeLockedNut1/4-20Thd.

Hex Nut 1/4-20

Lock Washer 5/16

Handle Tab

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

Hex Bolt

Flat Washer 5/16

Flat Washer 3/8 x .738 x .063

Hairpin Clip

Chute Flange Keeper

Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 0.75" Gr.5

Ferrule

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50

Z Fitting

Hex Nut # 10-24

Chute Crank Reinforcement

Bracket

Cupped Washer ,340 I.D. x .8720.D.

Hairpin Clip

Spacer

Upper Chute Crank

Bell Washer

Roll Pin

• Includes references 58 through 75

33

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520

Key. No. Part No. Description

1, 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut: 1/4-20

2. 732-0705 Cable Guide

3, -- !Craftsman Engine

model 143.999005

Key,No. Part No. Description

1. 734-1709 Wheel Assembly: 16.5 x 4.8 steerable

2. 738-0994 Axle: 0,75" dia. x 12,201" Lg.

3, 714-0143 Klick Pin

34

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER

MODEL 247.888520

IMPORTANT: For a properly working machine, use Factory ApprovedParts.

V-Belts are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. Asubstitute

(non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below.

Please add the applicable colorcode, wherever needed, tothe part number

to order a replacement part. For instance,if a part, numbered 700-xxxx, is

painted pologreen, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0689.

Polo Green: 0689

Powder Black: 0637

13

5\

21

14

21 23

23

26

'\

20

25

\22

16

311

3 1

17

\_19 24

Ref. No.

1,

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7,

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

Part No.

05896A

710-0230

710-0627

710-0654A

710-0696

710-1245

710-1652

710-3005

712-0181

731-1324

732-0710

736-0242

Description Ref. No

Idler Bracket 13.

Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 0.5" Gr.5 14.

Hex Screw w/patch: 5/16-24 x 0.75" 15.

Hex Washer HeaciTT Sems Screw 16.

Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x .875" Gr.8 17.

Hex Screw w/Patch: 5/16-24 x .875" 18.

Gr.5 19.

Hex Washer Head "FF 20.

Hex Screw: 3/8-16 x 1.0" 21.

Top Lock Jam Nut: 3/8-16 22.

Belt Cover 23.

Extension Spring 24.

Bellevile Washer 25.

26.

Part No.

736-0247

736-0270

736-0331

736-0505

737-3007

748-0234

748-0360

754-0346

754-0430A

756-0313

756-0569

756-0967

756-0986

756-0987

Description

Flat Washer

Bell Washer '

Bell Washer

Flat Washer

Grease

Shoulder Spacer

Adapter Pulley

V-Belt

Belt

Flat Idler

Pulley Half

Auger Pulley

Pulley Half

Pulley Half

35

Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman

Snow Thrower Model 247.888520

18

-40

,308

87

70 69

30

lOl

\

185.

178

335,

173

"276

183 277

219

338_ , 220

329 /_

370G 328 [_370H

25 26

100

323

/

282

315

370C

,)

f

J

900

36

Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman

Snow Thrower Model 247.888520

Key

No.

1

2

3

4

5

15

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

5O

60

65

69

7O

71

75

76

8O

81

82

83

84

86

87

89

9O

92

Part

No.

35385

27652

650820

m

30969

30699C

3O7OO

65O494

33454

29916

651028

34663

35319

36460

650561

30322

35980A

29826

29918

29216

29642

40011

40012

40009

40010

40013

40014

27888

36897

651033

34034

36896

36655

33273A

650128

35262A

35445A

35377

35319

28926

31845

30590A

35378

30588A

29193

650833

650832

32589

611093

650880

Key

Description Qty. No.

Cylinder

Dowel Pin

Screw

Oil Drain Extension

Extension Cap

Governor Rod

Governor Yoke

Screw

Governor Lever

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

Valve Lifter

Oil Dipper

Camshaft (MCR)

Blower Housing Extension

Screw

Cylinder 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

Flywheel (W/Ring Gear)

Belleville Washer

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3) 1

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

1

1

Pa_

No.

93 650881

100 35135

101 610118

102 651024

103 651007

110 35187

110A 37047

119 36448

120 36449

125 27878A

125 27880A

126 34035

126 34036

127 650691

130 6021A

130A 650727

130B 650727

135 35395

139 33369

140 650836

149 27882

149A 35862

150 27881

151 32581

169 27896A

170 28423

171 28424

172 28425

173 35350

174 650128

178 29752

182 30088A

183 34587A

184 33263

185 33877

186 34667

186B 36652

200 34677

203 31342

204 651029

206 610973

207 33878

209 650821

215 35440

219 34586

220 35438

222 28820

223 650378

224 27915A

Description

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 intal_e

pipe gasket

Intake Pipe

Governor Link

Choke Spring

Control Bracket

Compression Spring

Torx. Screw

Terminal

Throttle Link

Screw

Control Knob

Choke Rod

Choke Knob

Screw

Screw, Torx

Intake Pipe Gasket

Qty.

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

7

2

2

1

1

2

1

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

2

2

1

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Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman

Snow Thrower Model 247,888520

Table continued from previous page

Key

NO.

260

261

262

264A

265

275

276

277

281

282

285

287

290

292

298

3O0

301

305

307

3O8

310

314

315

323B

325

Part

No.

35447A

650788

29747B

650802

33272B

35056

31588

651002

33013

650760

35985B

29752

30705

26460

650665

34156A

35355

35554

35499

35540

36205

650873

611111

611118

29443

Key Pa_

Description Qty. No. No.

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

Alternator Coil

Terminal

Wire Clip

1 327 35392

2 328 35593

2 329 610973

1 335 35057A

1 336 650765

1 338 28942

1 340 34154

2 341 34155

1 342 650561

1 343 35079

1 350 570682

4 351 32180C

1 355 590574

4 364 33377

2 365 650767

1 370C 36501

1 370H 35077

1 3701 35878

1 380 640052

1 390 590749

1 396 37000

1 400 36450A

1 900 --

I 900 --

1

Description

Starter Plug

Ignition Key

Terminal

Carburetor Cover

Screw

Screw

Fuel Tank Bracket

Fuel Tank Bracket

Screw

Key Switch Bracket

Primer Bulb

Primer Line

Starter Handle

Carburetor Cover Bracket

Screw

Primer Decal

Choke Decal

Warning Decal

Carburetor

Rewind Starter

Electric Starter Motor

Gasket Set

Replacement Engine--none

Replacement Short Block 75

Order from 71-999

Qty,

1

2

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

_325

Recoil Starter

12

--11

-Key Ps_

No, No,

0 590733

1 590599A

2 590600

3 59O696

4 590601

5 590697

6 590698

7 590699

8 590709

11 590734

12 590535

13 590574

Description

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)

Qty.

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

1

1

38

Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman

Snow Thrower Model 247.888520

CARBURETOR

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33

25

6

7

10

14

15

16

17

18

20

20A

25

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

36

37

40

44

47

48

Part

No. Description Qty,

640052

631776A

631970

631778

650506

632112

632174

630735

632164

650417

630766

640016

640053

631951

631024

632019

631028

631021

631022

27136A

27554

640005

632547

640055

27110

630748

631027

Carburetor (Incl. 184 of

Engine Parts List) 1

Throttle Shaft & Lever Ass'y 1

Throttle Return Spring 1

Throttle Shutter 1

Shutter Screw 2

Choke Shaft & Lever Ass'y. 1

Choke Shutter 1

Choke Positioning Spring 1

Fuel Fitting 1

Throttle Crack Screw/Idle

Speed Screw 1

Tension Spring 1

Idle Restrictor Screw 1

Idle Restrictor Screw Cap

Float Bowl Ass'y. (Incl. 32 &

33) 1

Float Shaft 1

Float 1

Float Bowl "O" Ring 1

Inlet Needle, Seat & Clip

(Incl. 31 ) 1

Spring Clip 1

Bowl Drain Ass'y. 1

Drain Plunger Gasket 1

Main Nozzle Tube 1

O Ring 2

High Speed Bowl Nut 1

Bowl Nut Washer 1

Welch Plug, Idle Mixture We 1

Welch Plug, Atmospheric

Vent 1

39

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