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IMPORTANT MANUAL

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DO NOT THROW AWAY

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UAL

Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules
and Rnstructions
Before Operating
This Equipment

8 HORSEPOWER
26" DUAL STAGE
SNOW THROWER
OptionaU enectric start

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SEARS, ROEBUCK

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Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts

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AND CO., Hoffman
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Estates,
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IL 60179 U.S.A.

SAFETY RULES
PLACE
WIRE WHERE
IT CANNOT
CAUTION:
ALWAYS
DISCONNECT

CONTACT
SPARK
PLUG
SPARK PLUG WIRE AND

IMPORTANT
SAFETY STANDARDS
REQUIRE OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROLS
TO MINIMIZE
THE
RISK OF INJURY.. YOUR SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER
ANY CIRCUMSTANCE&
TRAINING
1.

Read the operator's
manual carefully.
Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the snow thrower. Know how to
stop the snow thrower and disengage the
controls quickly.
Never allow children to operate the snow thrower
and keep them away while it is operating, Never
allow adults to operate the snow th rower without
proper instruction. DO not carry passengers.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating in reverse.

PREPARATION
1.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow
thrower is to be used and remove all doormats,
sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

Disengage all clutches and shift
before starting the engine (motor).

Do not operate the snow thrower without wearing
adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear
that will improve tooting on slippery surfaces.

Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
(a) Use an approved

(b) Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a
running engine or hot engine.
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
(d) Replace fuel tank cap securely
spilled fuel.

care.

Check fuel supply before each use, allowing
space for expansion as the heat of t he engine
(motor) and/or sun can cause fuel to expand,

Use extension cords and receptacles as specified
by the manufacturer for all snow throwers with
electric drive motors or electric starting motors.

Let engine (motor) and snow thrower adjust to
outdoor temperatures 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 snow thrower.

OPERATION
1,

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts, Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times,

Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads° Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic.

3o After striking a foreign object, stop the engine
(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,
disconnect
the cord on electric
motors,
thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any
damage, and repair thedamagebefore
restarting
and operating the snow thrower.
4_ If the snow thrower
should start to vibrate
abnormally,
stop the (motor)
and check
immediately
forthe cause, Vibration is generally
a warning of trouble,
&

Stoptheengine
(motor) wheneveryou
leavethe
operating position, before unclogging the auger/
impeller housing or discharge guide, and when
making any repairs, adjustments, orinspectionso

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make
certain the auger/impeller
and all moving parts
have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting.

and wipe up

(e) Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel in
the tank inside of a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark.
(f)

7o Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor)
is running
(except
when
specifically recommended by the manufacturer).

into neutral

fuel container.

Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surfaces.

7o Take all possible precautions when leaving the
snow thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/
impeller,
shift to neutral,
stop engine, and
remove key.

SAFETY
8.

Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting
the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in
or out of the building.
Open the outside doors;
exhaust fumes aredangerous (containing CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS),

RULES
MAINTENANCE
1.

Check shear botts and other bolts at frequent
improper tightness to be sure the snow thrower
is in safe working condition.

Never store the snow thrower with fueiin the fuel
tank inside a building where ignition sources are
present such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.

Always refer to operator's manual instructions
for important details if the snow thrower is to be
stored for an extended period.

Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.
Exercise caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

10. Never operate the snow thrower without proper
guards, plates or other safety protective devices
in place.
11. Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosures,
automobiles,
window
wells,
drop-offs, and the like without proper adjustment
of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and
pets away°
12. Do not overload the machine capacity
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

13. Never operate the snow t hrower at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces_ Look behind and
use care when backing.
14. Never direct discharge at bystanders
anyone in front of the snow thrower°

or allow

15. Disengage power to the auger/impeller
when
snow thrower is transported or not in use.
16. Use only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer
of the snow thrower (such
as tire chains, electric start kits, etc.)°

AND STORAGE

4o Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
5. Run the snow thrower
a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/
impeller.
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WARNING
This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks,
driveways, and other ground level surfaces.
CAUTION should be exercised while using on
steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE SNOW
THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND
LEVEL such as roofs of residences, garages,
porches or other such structures or buildings.

17o 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.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
fMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS--ATTENTION!!!
BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED°

CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Snow Thrower It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible
dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center/Department
Sears has competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
•unit
Please read and retain this manual The instructions wiIi
enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower
properly A! W ays observethe _ESAFETY RULES"
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSE

POWER:
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8 hp
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I1' '11 II

DISPLACEMENT:

19.43
cu. in.

GASOLINE

4 quarts
Unleaded

CAPACITY:

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OIL (26 oz. Capacity):

5W - 30

MODEL
NUMBER 536 886811

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SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE

SPARK PLUG :
(GAP .030 in.)
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VALVE CLEARANCE:

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACH ED TO THE REAR
OF THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING

Champion
RJ19LM
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III

Intake: .010 In.
Exhaust:
.010 In.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MAINTENANCE

AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product Contacl your nearest Sears Store for details

CUSTOMER
®
®
®

RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observethe safety
Follow a regular schedule in
Follow t h e "fnstruct_ons
"
under

rules
maintaining, caring for and using your snow thrower
" Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual

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TWO YEAR LnMnTED 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
90 days from the date of purchase

or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only

This warranty does not cover the following:
o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, drive belts and shear
pins
0 Repairs necessary because of operalor 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
1NTHE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY
APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE iN THE UNITED STATES
This warranty gives you specific legat rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from
state to state
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO Department Di817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

TABLE

OF CONTENTS
SERVICE

SAFETY RULES .......................................
2,3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
........................ 4
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
..... 4,15,16
WARRANTY ............................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................... 5
INDEX .................................................................
5
ASSEMBLY ...................................................
6-9
OPERATION ................................................ 10-14

AND

ADJUSTMENTS

............. 17-23

STO RAG E ........................................................ 24
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
..................25
TROUBLE SHOOTING
............. 6
REPAIR PARTS (SNOW THROWER). :.27-36
REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE) ...................... 37-40
PARTS ORDERINGISERVlCE
.... Back Cover
........................

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INDEX
A
Adjustment:
Auger .........................
22
Belts .........................
18, 19
Belt Guide .............................
20
Cable ..................................
t8
Carburetor ..........................
22
Friction Wheel .......................
20
Spark Plug ............
23
Traction and Auger ..............
19
Assembly:
Crank Assembly .......................
8
Headlight ...................................
9
Shilter Lever. ..................................
9
Skid Height Adjustment .......... 7, 17
Unpacking ................................
7
B
Belts:
Adjust Belts .............................
18
Belt Guide Adjustment ...............
20
Belt Maintenance .............
t8, 19
Replace Belts .......................
t9
C
Cables, Ctutch .......................
7, 9, 18
Carburetor: ............................
22, 24
Choke ..................................
10, 1t, 13
Clutch, Auger ...................
t0, 1t, !4
Clutch, Traction ...............
10, ! 1,14
Controls:
Engine ..........................
t0, 11,13
Snow Thrower ............... 7, 10, 11, 14
Crank:
Adjusting Rod ..................
8, 17
Assembly .......................................
8
Operation ...................................
10
Customer Responsibilities ..... 4,15,16
Agreement ....................................... 4
Auger Gear Box .................
16
Auger Shaft ...............................
15
Engine ...............................
16
General Recommendations
.....
15
Hex Shaft and Gears .............
16
Spark Plug ....................................... l 6
D
Deflector, Snow Chute ....... 10, 11, 14
E
Engine:
Control ......................... !0, 11,
Oil Cap ....................
Oil Change ...........................
Oil Level ......................
Oil Type .........................
4,
Speed Governor .............
Stading the Engine .............
Storage ...................................

F
Fuel, Type ..............
4, 12
Fuel, Storage ..............
13,24
Friction Wheel:
Adjustment ............
20
Replacement .....
21
G
Gears:
Auger Gear Box
16
Hex Shaft
............
16
H
Handle, Upper and Lower .....
7
Headlight ..........................
9
Height Adjust Skids ..........
7, 17
Hex Shaft
...............
16
1
Ignition, Key ........
10, 13, 14
index .................
5
L
Levers:
Auger Ddve Clutch
7 10 11. 14
Choke .........
10 1!, 13
Shifter ..........
9, 10, 11
Throttle Control ........
t 1,13, 14
Traction Drive Clutch
7, t 0, 11, 14
Lubrication:
Auger Gear Box ....
16
Auger Shaft .................
15
Ctlart .................
25
Disc Ddve Plate
15
Engine ..........
16
Hex Shaft and Gears .........
16
O
Oil:
Engine ..................
4,
Extreme Cold Weather
Storage .......................
Type ........................
Operation:
EngineContro]s
. .
10,
Lockout Pin, Wheel ............
Operating Snow Thrower
t0,
Snow Throwing Tips ..........
Starting the Engine
............
Snow Thrower Conlrols .....

Parts .................
Primer Button .......
R
Repair/Replace ment Part s
Recoil Starter ......
Replacements:
Auger Shear Bolt
Belts
....

......................
21
S
Safety Rules
...................
2, 3
Service and Adjustments:
Auger Housing Height .......
7, t7
Auger Shear Bolt ......................
22
Belts ..................
18, 19
Belt Guide ...........................
20
Belt Replacement ...................
19
Cable ..................
7, 9, 18
Carburetor .............................. 22, 24
Chute Crank ............................
17
Friction Wheel .....................
20, 21
Scraper Bar
................
17
Spark Plug .......................
23
Service Recommendations ........... 25
Spark Plug ............................
16, 23
Specifications .................................... 4
Speed Govern or .......................
22
Starting the Engine
..................
13
Stopping the Engine ................
11, !3
Stopping the Snow Thrower ...............11
Shipping Carton ....................
6, 7
Skid Height .................
7, 17
Shifter Lever ......................
9-11
Shear Bolts
.................................
22
Storage .............................
24
T
Table of Contents ............................ 5
Tire Pressure .............................
17
Trouble Shooting Chart .................
26
Tools for Assembly .............................. 6
Traction Drive Belt ........................... 19

W
t2, 16
12,t6
24
t6
11,13
12
11, 14
14
!3
10, 11

P
13, 14
12, 16
16
12, 16
t2, 16
22
13
24

Friction Wheel

28-38
10, 11,13
28-38
13
22
t9

Warranty ............................
Wheel, Lockout Pin ............

4
12

ASSEMBLY
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CONTENTS

OF SHIPPING

CARTON

TOOLS

1 - Snow thrower completely assembled except for the
crank assembly, headlight, and the upper handle, which
is stored alongside the frame for shipping purposes
1 - Paris bag containing:
1 - Owner's Manual (Not Shown) and
Parts shown below:
t - Container of 5W30 Oil

CONTENTS

"2 - Spare Shear Bolts
(1/4-20 x t-3/4 lno)

Knife (to cut carton and plastic ties)
1/2 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)
9/16 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)
3/4 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)
Pliers (to spread cotter pin)
Screwdriver
Air pressure gauge
Measuring tape or ruler

5/16 in Hex Nut

5/16-18 x 1-3/4 In Hex Head Screw

G
5/t6 In, Lockwasher

*2 - Spare 1/4 - 20 Locknuts

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2 - Cable Ties
"Non-AssemblyParts

FOR ASSEMBLY

OF PARTS BAG

D@
*2 - Spare Spacers

12_
22 11! 1-

REQUIRED

5/16 In, Flatwasher

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Fig 1 shows the snow thrower in the shipping position

Reference to the right and left hand side of the snow
thrower is from the operator's position at the handle

TO REMOVE

SNOW

FROM CARTON

/_CLUTCH

THROWER

(See Fig. 1)

CABLE

Remove top pallet from carton

Cut and discard the plastic ties secunng the crank
assembly to t he pallet and place the assembly aside
Discard pallet

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FIG. 1

@ Locate and remove container of 5W30 oil
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SHIFT
BRACKET

LOWER HANDLE

Fig 2 shows the snow thrower completely assembled

Cut all four corners of the carton from top to bottom
and lay the panels flat

LEVER

Cut the bands holding the snow thrower to the lower
pallet

HEADLIGHT

CLUTCH
CABLE

CHUTE
DEFLECTOR

Cut ties securing the clutch control cables to the
lower handle and lay cables back away from the
motor frame

SHIFTER

For packing purposes, the upper handle was removed and stored next to the frame To install upper
handle and crank assembly, see To Install Upper
Handle and Crank Assembly on page 8

CRANK
ASSEMBLY

Install the control cables to control levers as shown in
Fig 3 and Fig 3A

NOTE: If control cables have become unattached Irom
motor mount frame, reconnect cables (See Fig 3A
below)
,8

Roll the snow thrower off the skid by pulling on the
handle CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables

Properly dispose of discarded packing

HEIGHT AI
SKID

FIG. 2
i

TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER
®

Your snow thrower is equipped with height adjust
skids (Fig 2) on the outside of the auger housing To
adjust the skid height for different conditions, see the
To Adjust Skid Height paragraph on page 17

"Z" FITTING

TRACTION

..................... Fi&3
fRACTION
DRIVE

AUGER

LEVER

SPRING
CABLE

.....
,_

' CAUTION:
iF YOU
ARE
REMOVING
SNOW
FROM
ANY
ROCKY
ORUNEVEN

SURFACES, RAISE THE FRONT OF THE
SNOW THROWER BY MOVING THE SKIDS
DOWN. THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT ROCKS
AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM BEING PICKED UP

AND
THROWN
BYTHEAUeER.

FIG. 3A

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

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ASS
.......

U"Hli

TO INSTALL THE UPPER

AND CRANK
O

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

Lift the upper handle of the snow thrower and set
behind the unit

@ Make surecontrotcabfes
handles
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are not caught between the

Remove the screws, llatwashers, Iockwashers, and
hex nuts securing the shifter piale in the lower holes
of the lower handle and move shift lever to 3rd gear

@ Install upper handle to the lower handle Be sure to
position the upper handle so that the headlight is on
the right hand side Upper handle should be to the
outside of the lower handle and shifter plate to the
inside

5 16

SPLIT LOCKWASH_

FIG. 4A

NOTE: Unless you have the assistance of another person, it may be easier to install one side of the handle at a
time
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Using the hardware
(screws.
flatwashers,
tockwashers and hex nuts) removed from _he shilter
plate earlier, attach upper and lower handles in upper
two holes (See Fig 4A) Do not tighten

ADJUST
NUTS TO MOVE
EYE BOLT rN OR OUT

O Using the hardware (screw, ftatwasher, Iockwasher
and locknut) supplied in the parts bag, attach the
shifter plale and upper and lower handle in the lower
right hand hole
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FLATWASHER

EYE

Remove the 3/8" nylon Iocknut and flatwasher trom
the eye boll assembly Check to make sure the two
318" jam nuts are tight The jam nuts should be 2 75
inches from the end of the eye bolt (Fig 4B)

BOLT

N',tLON
LOCKNUT

Remove the plastic bag, plastic cap, cotter pin and
washer from the crank assembly and set aside (See
Fig 5)
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Rotate the notched section of the discharge chute
toward the crank-adjusting rod (See Fig 5}
Install the wormed end of the crank through the hole
in the crank adjusting rod and secure the end with the
flat washer and cotter pin, as shown in Fig 5

Bend the ends of the cotter pin around the rod and
reinstall the plastic cap (See Fig 5)

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Install the chute crank eye bolt through the lower
handle hole on the left hand side Make sure that the
left side of the shifter plate is installed over the
threaded end ot the eye boft install the llatwasher,
lockwasher and tocknut (See Fig 4B)

@ Tighten the eye bolt installed earlieT; keep eye in line
with the rod while tightening lhe inside nut securely
@ Tighten all hardware securely
O

Rotate the chute crank fully clockwise and luily
counter-clockwise
The discharge chute should _otale fully to the outer diameter ot the wom_ and
should clear approximately 1/8 (See Fig 5t

PLASTIC
CAP
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COTTER-_P)N -''''/

NOTCHED

SECTION

" "_,,.
)t/8

IN_

CLEARANCE_

LATWASNER
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CRANK ADJUSTING

ROD

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_..__/'_,___TS
WORM

I/2 INCH

FIGo 5
!! Ihe chute crank needs to be adjusted, go to the
Service and Adjustments section on page 17 Screws
securing chute clips at the base of the chute should
be slightly loose for easy rotation
NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the
engine or the cover will be scratched

Theheadlightis mountedontheright side of the

upper
handle and is installed upside down for packaging purposes
O

Remove the pivot bolt nut, lockwasher and saddle
washer (Fig 6A), place saddle washer and headlight
in correct position (as shown in Fig 6B and in Fig 2
on page 7), then place Iockwasher and re-tighten
pivot bolt nut (See Headlight Repair Parts, page 34)

Tie the headlight cable to upper and lower handles
with t he plastic cable ties supplied in the parts bag by
threading the pointed ends of each tie through the
square end and pulling tightly around the headlight
cable and the handle,

NOTE: One side of the plastic tie has small notches in it,
while the other side is smooth The notched side must be
on the inside of the loop which is formed when the ends
are put together
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FIGo 6B

Trytoloosenthecabletie
tfitcanbeloosened,
ithas
been attached with the smooth side on the inside of
the loop Remove the cable tie and reverse its
direction

@ Cut off excess plastic Iie

TO CHECK/ADJUST
CONTROL CABLES

CLUTCH
CONTROL
CABLES

The control cables attached to the auger clutch lever and
traction clutch lever (See Fig 7) may need to be adjusted
before you use your snow thrower
For instructions on checking or adjusting the control
cables, see To Adjust Clutch Controt Cables paragraph
on page 18,

FIG, 7

OPERATION
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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOWTHROWER
Compare
the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments
Save this manual for future reference
AUGER DRIVE
LEVER

3TtON DRIVE
LEVER

HEADLIGHT

CRANK
ASSEMBLY

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

SPEED SHIFTER
LEVER
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
AUGER HOUSING

IGNITION
KEY

I BUTTON

RECOIL
CHOKE
CONTROL
AUGER ASSEMBLY
(RIGHT HAND)
SCRAPERBAR

AUGER
(LEFT HAND)

STARTER
HANDLE
THROTTLECONTROL

ADJUST SKIDS
FIG, 8

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SEARS SNOW THROWERS contorm to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute
AUGER DRIVE LEVER - Starts and stops the auger and
impeller (snow gathering and throwing)
TRACTION DRIVE LEVER - Propels the snow thrower
forward and in reverse

DISCHARGE CHUTE- Changes the direction the snow is
thrown
HEIGHT ADJUST SKIDS _Adjusts the ground clearance
of the auger housing
IGNITION KEY - Mus_ be inserted to start the engine
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Starts the engine manually
CHOKE CONTROL- Used to stad a cold engine
PRIM E R BUTTO N - Injects fuel directly into the carbu retor
manilold for fast starts in cold weather

HEADLIGHT - Turns on whenever engine is running
SPEED SHIFTER LEVER - Selects the speed of the snow
thrower (6 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse)
CRANK ASSEMBLY * Changes the direction o! snow
throwing through the discharge chute
CHUTE DEFLECTOR - Changes the height and distance
the snow is thrown

THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls the engine speed
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The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage AIways wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower.
We recommend standard safety glasses, available at SEARS Retail or Catalog Stores, or a
wide vision safety mask for over your glasses
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HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW
THROWER
TO CONTROL

III II

of the

Loosen the wing knob on the chute deflector and
move the deflector to set the distance Move the de_
flector UP for more distance, DOWN for less distance
Then tighten the wing knob (See Fig 9)

TO STOP

I,]

SNOW DISCHARGE

@ Turn the crank assembly to set the direction
snow throwing
e

Nil,,

YOUR

SNOW

'HHI

FIG. 9

THROWER

@ To stop throwing snow, release the augerdrive
(See Fig I1),

lever

PRIMER BUTTON

@ To stop the wheels, release the traction drive lever:
@ To stop the engine, push the throttlecontrol lever to off
and pull out (DO NOTTU RN) the ignition key (See Fig

10)
TO MOVE FORWARD

AND BACKWARD

@ To shift, release the traction drive level and move the
speed shifter lever to the speed you desire Ground
speed is determined by snow conditions Select the
speed you desire by moving the speed shifter lever
into the appropriate area on the control panel

CHOKE
CONTROL

RECOIL
STARTER
THROTTLE

HANDLE

CONTROL

FIGo 10

Speeds 1,2 - Wet, Heavy, Extra Deep
Speed 3 - Light

TRACTION DRIVE
LEVER

Speed 4 - Very Light

AUGER DRIVE
LEVER
OFF

Speeds 5, 6 - Transport only
@

Engage the traction drive lever (See Fig 11, lett hand)
As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain a firm
hold on the handles, and guide the snow throwe_
along the clearing path Do not attempt to push the
snow thrower

@ To movethe snow thrower backward, move the speed
shifter lever into first or second reverse and engage
the traction drive lever (left hand)
IMPORTANT:

TO THROW

LEFT
HAND

RIGHT'
HAND

FIG. 11

NEVER MOVE THE SPEED SHIFTER
LEVER WHILE THETRACT1ON LEVER
tS DOWN

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

CAUTION: READ OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE° NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD
BYSTANDERS. STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE UNCLOGGING DISCHARGE
CHUTE OR AUGER HOUSING AND BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE°

SNOW

@ Push down the auger drive lever (See Fig 11, right
hand),
@ Release to stop throwing snow

................
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R o........
:_

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TO USE WHEEL

LOCKOUT

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@ The left hand wheel is secured to the axle with a klick
pin(SeeFig 12A) Thisunitwasshippedwiththiskiick
pin in the locked (through wheel hole) position
@

For ease of maneuverability, in light snow conditions,
disconnect the ktick pin from the wheel locked posit ion
and push into the single wheel drive (unlocked axle
hole only) position (See Fig 12B)

LOCK ED

@ Make surethat the klick pin is in the single wheel drive
position of the axle only and not through the locked
position

KLICK PIN

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

2-WHEEL
J.rl..i..

If the snow thrower must be moved without the aid of
the engine, it is easier to pull the snow thrower by the
handles rather than pushing

FIG. 12A
............

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I,,,n,'

Before you service or start the engine, familiarize
yourself wilh the snow thrower Be sure you understand the function and location ot all controls

NOTE: Check lension of clutch cables before starling the
engine, (See To Adjust The Control Cables paragraph on
page 18 )
®

_CKED
POSITION

Be sure that all lasteners are tighl

@ Make sure the height adjust skids are properly adjusted (SeeToAdjust Skid Height paragraph on page
17)
®

DRIVE

/
KLICK PIN
SINGLE WHEEL

Checkfire pressure (14to 17 pounds) See side of tire
for maximum inflation Do not exceed listed maximum
pressure.

FIG, 12B
hill

OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK

FILL OIL
This s now thrower was shipped with a container of 5W30
motor oil This oil must be added to the engine before
operating. Removethe oil fi]lcap/dipstick and fillthe crank
case to FULL line on dipstick (26 ounces) (See Fig 14)

NOTE: Engine may already contain some residual oil
Check frequently when filling the crankcase, Do not
over fill

NOTE: OIL LEVEL MUST
BE BETWEEN FULL
AND ADD MARK

Tighten the till cap!dipstick securely each time you check
the oil level

,,,,

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

FIG13

NOTE: Oil must be changed after the first 2 hours of
operation to extend engine life

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty, Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty residual
gasoline from the float chamber Use fresh fuel next season (See storage instructions on page 24 for additional
information )

For extreme cold operating conditions of 0°F and below,
use a partial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier starting
FILL

DRIVE

GAS

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

WARNING: 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

Fittthe fuellank withclean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline Be sure lhat the container you pour the
gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other foreign
particles Never use gasoline that may be stale from long
periods of s_orage in the container

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Start the

OP RAON
,,, nnl

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TO STOP ENGINE

PRIMER
BUTTON

@ To stop engine, move the throltle control lever to
STOP position and remove key. Keep the key in a safe
place The engine will not start without the key_

IGNITION

NOTE: DO NOT turn key

CARBURETOR
The factory settings for the carburetor are for most
conditions ]f the engine is operaled under the following
conditions, you can adjust carburetor mixture See "How
To Adjust The Carburetor"(See
Service and Adjustments, page 22)

CHOKE
CONTROL

THROTTLE
CONTROL

STARTER
RECOIL
HANDLE

ULUUL'LULI'I

FIG.14
e

The engine has a loss of power or does not run
smooth

The engine's operated above 4,000 feet

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AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN
CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
HANDLING OR STORING IT_

TO START ENGINE

DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW
THROWER IS RUNNING, WHEN IT IS HOT, OR
WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.

Be sure that the engine has sufficient oit Thesnowthrower
engine is equipped with a recoil starter: Before starting the
engine, be certain that you have read the following information:

KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR AN ELECTRICAL SPARK, AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE
FILLING THE FUEL TANK.

COLD START (See Fig. 14)
@ Be sure the auger drive and traction drive levers are
in the disengaged RELEASED position

NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. FILLTHE
TANK TO WITHIN 1/4" - 1/2" FROM THE TOP TO
PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL.

@ Move the throttle control to RUN position
@ Remove the keys from the ptastic bag Insert one key
into the ignition slot Be sure it snaps into place DO
NOT TURN KEY Keep the second key in a safe place

ALWAYS FILL FUELTANK OUTDOORSAND USE
A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILLING.
MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

@ Rotate the choke control to FULL choke position
O

Pushtheprimerbuttonwhilecoveringthevenl
holeas
follows: (Remove finger from primer button between
primes),

STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED
CONTAINER AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON
THE CONTAINER.

Do not prime if temperature is above 50°F
Two times if temperature is 50°F to 15°F

WARM START

Four times if temperature is below 15°F

If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave
choke at OFF and do not push the primer button If the
engine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions
above

@ Pull the recoil 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

FROZEN

@ As the engine warms up and begins to operateevenly,
rotate the choke control slowly to the OFF position. If
the engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly
move to the OFF position

RECOIL

STARTER

If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:
@ Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible
@

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop full power until it
reaches operating temperature
@ Run the engine at full throttle (RUN) when throwing
SnOW

Releasethe starter handle and let it snap back against
the starter

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iii

OPE

ATION
SNOW THROWING

If the engine still fails to start, repeat the two previous step s
u ntil the engin e starts Then continue with the directions for
cold start

To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil starter and
engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow
removal job
e

With the engine running,
with a continuous full arm
Pulling of starter rope will
sound This is not harmful

pull the slarter rope hard
stroke three or four times
produce a loud claltering
to the engine or starter.

@ The snow should bedischarged down wind whenever
possible Inwindy conditions, lowerthe chute deflector
to direct discharged snow close to the ground, where
it is less likely to Mow into unwanted areas

CAUTION: NEVER RuN"ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON
MONOXIDE,AN ODORLESS
AND DEADLY
GAS. KEEP HANDS_ FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE
CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON
ENGINE AND SNOW THROWER°
WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND
NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 ° R AVOID
THESE AREAS.

For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper bar
is 1/8" above the skids For extremely hard-packed
snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so that the
scraper bar touches the ground

On gravel orcrushed rock surfaces, set the skids at 1I/4" below the scraper bar (see ToAdju st Skids Height
paragraph on page 17) Stones and gravel must not
be picked up and thrown by the machine

On gravel orcrushed rock surfaces, set the skids at 1
t/4" belowthe scraper bar (see ToAdjust Skids Height
paragraph on page !7) Stones and gravel must not
be picked up and thrown by the machine

After the snow throwing job has been completed,
allow lhe engine to idle for a few minutes, which will
melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN OR YOUNG TEENAGERS TO OPERATE OR BE NEAR SNOW
THROWER WHILE IT IS OPERATING°

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME
LODGED 1NAUGER WITHOUT TAKING
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION
DRIVE LEVERS.

MOVE THROTTLE
TION_

e
e

For maximum snow thrower efficiency in removing
snow, adjust ground speed, NEVER the throttle Go
slower in deep, freezing, or wet snow. If the wheels
slip, reduce forward speed The engine is designed to
deliver maximum performance at full throttle and
should be run at this power setting at all times Most
efficient snow blowing is accomplished when the
snow is removed immediately after it falls

@ For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each
path previously taken Use more overlap in deep snow
to prevent overloading.

@ With the engine not running, wipe a!l snow and
moisture from the carburetor cover in area of control
levers Also move throttle control, choke control, and
starter handle several times

TIPS

@ Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use
Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris
from the entire snow thrower, and flush with water (if
possible) to remove all sall or other chemicals Wipe
snow thrower dry

LEVER TO STOP POSI-

REMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION KEY.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.
DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE, USE A PRY
BAR.

CUSTOIViE
GENERAL

ESPONSI

ILITIES

RECOMMENDATIONS
AXLE

The warlanty 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 snow thrower as instructed in this manual
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your snow thrower
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section
of this manual should be checked at least once each
season

AFTER

EACH

USE

Check for any toose or damaged parts

Tighten any loose fasteners

•

Check and maintain the auger

Alter each use, remove all snow and slush off
the snow thrower to prevenl freezing of auger or
controls

•

Check controls to make sure they are tunctioning
properly

•

If any parts are worn or damaged
afely

FIG. 15

replace immediA

SNOW THROWER

FIGo16
LUBRICATION

- EVERY

FIVE

HOURS

Lubricate the flange on the discharge chute every
five (5) hours during use and before storage

See Lubrication Chart diagram on page 25 lot
lubrication points and type of lubricant

LUBRICATION

- EVERY

TEN

HOURS

Auger Shaft - Using a hand grease gun, lubricate
the auger shaft zerk fittings (See A, Fig 16} every
ten (10) operating hours Each time a shear bolt is
replaced (see To Replace Auger Shear Boll on
page 22), the auger shalf MUST be greased

For storage or when replacing shear bolts, remove
shear bolts and lubricate auge_ shall zerks Rotate
augers several times on the shaft and reinslatl the
shear bolts

•

Disc Drive Plate - Using a hand grease gun, lubricate with a Hi Temp EP Moley grease, zerk located
beneath the disc drive plate (see Fig 17 inset) ever y
25 hours and at the end of the season and/or before
stor age To grease zerk, turn disc drive plate clock*
wise by hand until zerk is clearly visible at front
center DO NOT over fill or allow grease to come in
contact wilh the disc drive plate or friction wheel or
damage will result Fill zerk only until grease becomes visible below bearing assembly Iocaled under grease zerk See Lubrication Chad on page 25
IMPORTANT:

The chute control rod, used to change the direction
of the snow discharge needs to be lubricated
frequently and before storage

wheel

and disc

NOTE: Clean all excess grease found on friction
disc hub

CAUTION: Do not allow grease to contact friction
wheel and disc drive plate

LUBRICATION
- EVERY

friction

See Lubrication Chart diagram on page 25 lot
lubrication points and type of lubricant

LUBRICATION

Remove coin and ensure that a

gap exists between
drive plate.

- BEFORE

STORAGE

25 HOURS

Position speed selector lever in [irst gear

Place a coin or (a shim of equal Lhickness) between
the rubber friction wheel and disc drive plate to
prevenl friction wheel contacting lhe friction disc

Remove both wheels, grease (any automotive type
grease) both axles (See Fig 15) and replace wheels
Do this at least once a year and/or prior to storage

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CUSTO
i

E
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ESPONSI
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ILITIES

LUBRICATION
o

.w,._l

Hex Shaft and Gears- Hex shall and gears require no
lubrication
All bearings and bushings are lifetime
lubricated and require no maintenance (See Fig 17)

HEX

FRICTION

WHEEL

NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above components
can cause contamination of the friction wheel If the disc

DISC

GEARS

(Require No
Lubrication) ,_,,

drive plate or friction wheel comes in contacl with grease
or oil, damage to the friction wheel wilt result

PLATE

/
/

Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc drive
plate or friction wheel, be sure to clean the plate and
wheel thoroughly

FRICTION
WHEEL

NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and gears should be
wiped with 5W-30 motor oil to prevenl rusting (See Fig

ZE.K

"',4 I GAP BETWEEN
I IFRIcT_°NWHEEL

17)
a

...........

Auger Gear Box _ The auger gear box has been
factory lubricated for life If for some reason tubricanl
should leak out, have the auger gear case cl_ecked
by a competent repairman

Point at whtch

I AND DISC DRIVE

PLATE
I

I
_GREASE

ASSEMBLY

grease should
be visibie

-ZERK

ENGINE

FIG,t7

LUBRICATION
Check the crankcase oil level (See Fig 18) before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous
use Add S A E 5W-30 motor oil as needed Tighlen lill
cap/dipstick securely each time you check Ihe oil level
OIL

_[___NOTE:

/it

OIL LEVEL

.,,'_Jt" '_ O-#-'.._"_.._
I_
_",.._y

RECOMMENDATION

MUST BE BETWEEN
FULL AND

ADD MARK

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG Select theoirs viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature:

FIG.18
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DIPSTICK

RECOMMENDED

VISCOSITY GRADES
32 °

COLDER_

I
5W30

_WARMER
SAE30

NOTE: For extreme cold operating condilions ol 0 :'and
below, use a partial synthetic 0W30 motor oil lot easier
starting
NOTE: Allhough multi-viscosity oils improve starting in
cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32: F Check
your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil

SPARK

Change the oil after first two hours of operation every 25
hours thereafter, and at the beginning ot each season
(See Fig 19)
®

Position the snow thrower so that the oil drain plug
is at lhe lowest point on the engine Remove the oil
drain plug and the oil fill cap/dipslick Drain tile oil
into a suitable container Oil will drain more lreely
when warm

PLUG

•

Make surethatthe spark plug is tightened securely
into the engine and the spark plug wire is attached
to the spark plug

if a torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18 to
23 foot pounds
Clean the area around the spark plug base before
removal to prevent did from enlering the engine

Replace the oil drain plug and tigl_len securely
16

Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically
at 030 inch

SERVICE ANDADJUSTME
_

SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TIE BACK
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS.

TO ADJUST

SKID MOUNTING

NUTS

SKID HEIGHT

This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjustrnent skids, located on the outside of the auger housing
(See Fig. 20). These skids elevate the front of the snow
thrower..
AUGER

HEIGHT ADJUST SKID

HOUSING

For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids as follows:
e

Check tire pressure (14 to 17 pounds). See side of
tire for maximum inflalion Do not exceed maximum

•

pressure on side of tire.

FIG. 20
CAUTION: BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN
PROPER GROUND CLEARANCE FOR
YOUR PARTICULAR
AREA TO BE
CLEARED.
OBJECTS
SUCH
AS

Place the extra shear bolts supplied (found in parts
bag) under each end of the scraper bar nearbut not
under the skid.
A

Loosen the skid mounting nuts (See Fig 20) and
adjust the skids up to bring the front of the snow
thrower clown Reqighten the mounling nuts

GRAVEL,
OTHER DEBRIS,
IF STRUCK ROCKS
BY THEOR
IMPELLER,
MAY BE
THROWN WITH SUFFICIENT FORCETO
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR DAMAGE TO THE SNOW
THROWER°

Set the skid on the other side at the same height
For rocky or uneven surfaces, adjust the skids as follows:
e

SCRAPER

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21)
•

Loosen both t/2" nuts on the crank adjusting rod
(using 3/4"' wrenches)

Rotate the adjusting rod in or out to allow about
I/8" clearance between the notch in the flange and
the outer diameter ot the worm

Once this clearance is set tighten the nut&

BAR

After considerable use, the metal scraper bar witl have a
definite wear pattern,, The scraper bar in conjunction with
the skids should always be adjusted to allow 1/8" between the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be
cleaned The scraper bar may have to be returned to ils
original lower setting to maintain the original performance level To adjust:
e

If you cannot rotate the chute crank fully to the left and to
the right, you need to adjust the chute crank (See Fig

NOTE: Be sure that snow thrower is set at same height
on both sides

TO ADJUST

TO ADJUST CHUTE
CRANK ASSEMBLY

Raise the front of the snow thrower by moving tile
skids down This will help prevent rocks and other
debris from being picked up and thrown by the
auger,

NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the
engine or the cover will be scratched
ill

ira,

Position the snow thrower on a level surface
PLASTIC

Make sure both tires are equally inflated

Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the
scraper bar to the auger housing

Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position

Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts, maldng sure
that the scraper bar is parallel wiIh the working

CAP

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NOTCHED

X
COTTER

SECTION

._
1/8 INCH

CLEARANCE_

sudac_
FLATWASHER
Q

For extended operation, the scraper bar may be
reversed If the scraper' bar must be replaced due to
wear, removethecardage
bolts and nuts and install
a new scraper bar

CRANK ADJUSTING

ROD

FIG. 21
17

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CEA

TO ADJUST THE CLUTCH
CABLES

ADJUST

ENTS

CONTROL

Periodic adjustment of the cables may be required due to
normal stretch and wear on the belts To check torcorrect
adjustment, disconnect "Z" Fitting at clutch lever, move
clutch lever to the full forward position, just contacting the
plastic bumper The control cables are correctly adjusted
when the centerof the"Z" fitting is between the center and
top of the hole and there is no droop in the cable (See Fig.
22)_ If adjustment is necessary:
•

Remove fuel from tank, and stand blower on end

Pull rubber boot off the top of the spring Push the
cable through the spring (See Fig 23) to expose the
threaded portion of the cable

Hold the square end of the threaded portion with
pliers and adjust the Iocknut in or out until the excess
slack is removed,

Pull the cable back through the spring and connect
the cabte,

Do the same for the other lever cable, if needed

CONTROL LEVER
MUST BE tN FULL
FORWARD POSITION

AUGER DF
LEVER

(Just Contacting
Plastic Bumper) WHEN
CHECKING

'Z" FITTING

PLASTIC

BUMPER

FIG. 22

END

LOCKNUT

NOTE: Whenever the traction drive or auger belts are
adjusted or replaced, the cables will need to be adjusted_
n,Ull

TO ADJUST

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BELTS

FIG, 23

Belts stretch during normal use_ If you need to adjust
the belts due to wear or stretch, proceed as follows:
AUGER

DRIVE

BELT

(See Fig. 25)

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tf your snow thrower will not discharge snow. check the
control cable adjustment If it is correct, then check the
condition of the auger drive belt It may be loose or
damaged If it is damaged, replace it See To Replace
Belts paragraph on page 19 If the auger drive belt is
loose, adjust as follows:
e

Disconnect the sparkplug

Removethe

Loosen the nut on the idler pulley (See Fig 24) and
move the pulley toward the belt about 1/8"

Tightenthe

AUGER

IDLER

PULLEY

..,_4_._,...-

1/2 INCH

ENGAGED

PULLEY

DEFLECTION

F "_-

_._j

wire

IMPELLER
PULLEY

belt cover (See Fig 26)
FIG,, 24
TRACTION
DRIVE
PULLEY

nut

Pressthe auger drive lever Check thetension onthe
belt (opposite auger idler pulley) The belt should
deflect about 1/2" with moderate pressure (See Fig
24)
NOTE: You may have to move the auger idler puIley
more than once to obtain the correct tension
e

Replacethe

Check the clutch control cable adfustment

Reconnect the spark plug wire

TRACTION

DRfVE

AUGER DRIVE
BELT

"f,:_ACTiON
DRIVE
BELT

AUGER DRIVE
PULLEY

BELT GUIDE
(Left Hand)

BELT GUIDE
(R_ght Hand)

belt cover

FIG, 25

DRIVE BELT
e

The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and
does not require adjustment

Replace the traction drive belt if it is slipping (see To
Replace Belts paragragh on page 19)

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SERVICE A D ADJUST

TO REPLACE

i i

ENTS

BELTS

The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special
construction
and should be replaced with original
equipment belts available from your nearest Sears Store
or Service Center
You will need the assistance
replacing the belts

BELT COVER

of a second person while

Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing the fuel
line at the carburetor, Drain the gas into a container and
reinstall the fuel Iine
_DRAIN

t/4 X 1/2 INCH SELF
TAPPING SCREW

THE GASOLINE OUT- I

DOORS.
AWAY
F.OM OR
FLAME
...........................
.J

_A'¢

FIGo 26
TRACTION

AUGER

DRIVE

Disconnect the spark plug wire

Remove the belt cover (See Fig 26)

Loosen the belt guides (See Fig 27) and pull away
from the engine drive pulley
Loosen nut on the idler pulley (See Fig 27) and pull
idler pulley away from the belt

Remove belt from engine drive pulley

Remove top two bolts that secure auger housing to
motormountframe
Loosenbottomtwobolts
Auger
housing and motor mount flame wilt separate, hinged
by bottom two bolts (See Fig 29).
Remove brake arm from housing
spring,

(Right

Remove old belt from the auger drive pulley

Position new belt on auger pulley

Reinstall brake arm into housing Ensure brake arm
is fully inserted into housing and brake pad is riding
in pulley groove

Replace top two bolts, and re-tighten bottom two
bolts

Adjust the drive belt (see To Adjust Auger Drive Belt
paragraph on page 18)

Reconnect the spark plug wire

TRACTION

DRIVE

BELT

Hand)

ACTION DRIVE
IDLER PULLEY

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FIG_ 27

Adjust the belt guides (see To Adjust The Belt
Guides paragraph on page 20)
Reinstall the bert cover

BELT GUIDE
(Left Hand)

AUGER IDLER
PULLEY

Do not remove

_,UGER DRIVE
PULLEY

TRACTION
PULLEY

BELT GUIDE

AUGER DRIVE BELT

BELT

If your snow thrower will not discharge snow, and the
auger drive belt is damaged, replace it as follows:

DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 27)

If your snow thrower will not move forward, check the
traction drive belt for wear (Check other causes also in
the Trouble Shooting Points section ) If the traction drive
belt needs to be replaced, proceed as follows:

e
e

Disconnect the spark plug wire
Remove the belt cover

Loosen the belt guides and pull away from engine
drive pulley

Loosen nut on auger idler and pull auger idler'pulley
away horn belt Note location of idler pulley for
later re-installation.

Remove auger drive belt from engine pulley..

PuN the drive belt idler pulley away from the drive
belt

•

Remove the drive belt

Position new drive belt onto traction pulley

Pull idler pulley away from bell, allowing belt to be
positioned onto engine pulley

Release idler pulley Ensure idler pulley is properly
engaged with belt

Reinstall auger drive belt

Adjust the belt guides and tighten mounting screws
(see To Adjust The Belt Guides paragraph on page

2O)

Adjust idler on auger belt

Reinstall lhe belt cover

Reconnect the spark plug wire

$ERVI
TO ADJUST

ADJVST

THE BELT GUIDES
MOTOR MOUNT FRAME

There are two belt guides on your snow thrower, a left and
right Alter you replace the traction drive belt, you need to
adjust one or both of the belt guides,, Proceed as follows
for each belt:
•

Disconnect the spark plug wire,

Remove the belt cover (See Fig 26)
Engage the auger drive clutch lever

Measure the distance between the belt guides and
the belt (See Fig 28) The distance should be 3/32"
for each guide.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the belt guide
mounting bolts Move the belt guides to the correct
position, Tighten 'he mounting bolts
Reinstall the belt cover

Reconnect the spark plug wire
3/32

,AUGER

LOOSEN BOTTOM BOLTS
(EACH SIDE)

BELT GUfD[

Move friction wheel to proper position as indicated
in previous step (Fig 29A)

Re-tighten bolts in speed selector lever

Reinstall the bottom panel

INCH

AUGER IDLER

F RIC TI ON
WHEEL

_.'_._
__HEX

_ELLER
B

FIG. 28

TO ADJUST

THE FRICTION

FIG. 29A

WHEEL

tf the snow thrower wilt not move forward, you need to
check the traction drive belt, the tract ion drive cable o r the
friction wheel If the friction wheel is damaged, it will need
to be replaced See the To Replace Friction Wheel
paragraph on page 21 If the friction wheel is not worn,
check the adjustment, as follows:
e

Disconnect the spark plug wire

Drain the gasoline from the gas tank,

Stand snow thrower on the auger housing end.

Remove the bottom panel (See Fig 29)

Position the shifter lever in first (1) gear

Note the position of the friction wheel on the disc
drive plate The right outer side of the disc drive plate
should be 3" from the center of the friction wheel
(See Fig 29A)..

SPEED SELECTOR

LEVER

F1Go29B

If adjustment is necessary:
e

View)

FIG. 29

BELT GUIDE

(Right Hand)

(Bottom

Loosen bolts in speed selector lever (See Fig. 29B)

TO REPLACE

FRICTION

WHEEL

If the snow thrower will not move forward, and the friction
wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it as
follows: (First allow the engine to cool.)

AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME.
e

Drain the gasoline from the fuei tank by removing
the fuel line at the carburetor Drain the fuel in a
container and reinstall the luel line

Disconnect the spad_ plug wire

Stand the snow thrower up on tile auger housing
end

Remove the bottom panel (See Fig 30)

Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction
wheel to the hub (See Fig 31)

Remove lhe four bolts securing the bearing plates
(both sides) (See Fig 32)

Remove right side bearing plate Leave hex shaft in
original position

Remove friction wheel from hub Siip friction wheel
off hex shaft towards right side

Slip new friction wheel onto hub with recessed or
cupped end away from hub (See Fig 31)

Install bearing plates to original position Ensure
hex shatt is engaged with both bearing plates

FRICTION WHEEL _,,,

'_,

..,. LOCKWASHER

[

BO LT "_

HUB
""LOCK

BOLT

WASHER

u _,H,u, m i

FIG, 31

Secure bearing plates, using bolts removed earlier
e

FRICTION WHEEL It
\

Secure friction wheelto hub using fasteners removed
earlier Ensure hex shaft turns freely

NOTE: Ensure friction wheel and friction disc a_e flee
from grease or oil
e

Replace bottom panel

Lower the snow thrower onto the tires

HEX SHAFT

HUB

BEARING
PLATE
BOLTS

\
AUGER

(UNIT STANDING

AUGER HOUSING END)
n

FIGo 32

SERVICE A DADJUST
,li,,,, n ....

TO REPLACE

AUGER

SHEAR

BOLT

The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special
bolts (See Fig 33) that are designed to break (to protect
the machine) if an object becomes lodged in the auger
housing. Use of a harder bolt will destroy the protection
provided by the shear bolt.
IMPORTANT:

SHEAR BOLT
SPACER

TO INSURE SAFETY AND
LOCKNUT_

FIG. 33

To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed as follows:
e

Move the throttle to STOP and turn off all controls

Disconnect the spark plug wire. Be sure all moving
parts have stopped..

•

Lubricate the auger shaft zerk fitting (see the Customer Responsibilities section on pages 15-16)

Atignthe hote in the auger with the hote in the auger
shaft.. Install the new shear bolt and shear bolt
spacer provided..

Reconnect the spark plug wire

_,_

Close the high speed adjusting screw by hand

Do not over-tighten

Then open it 1-114 to 1-112 turns,

Then open it t-t/4 to 1-1/2 turns.

Start the engine and let it warm up

Set the throttle control to RUN Adjust the high
speed adjusting screw in until the engine speed or
sound alters Adjust the screw out until the engine
speed sound alters. Note the difference belween
the two limits and set the screw in the middle of the
range

Let the engine run undisturbed for 30 seconds after
each setting to allow the engine to react to the
previous adjustment

Set the throttle control to SLOW. Adjust the idle
adjusting screw in until the engine speed drops,
then adjust the screw out until the engine speed
drops Note the difference between the two limits
and set the screw in the middle of the range

SCREW

tighl only)

HIGH SPEED ADJUSTING
(Close finger

tight only}

FIG. 34
If the engine tends to stall under load or does not
accelerate from low speed to high speed properly,
adjust the high speed screw out in I/8 turn increments until the problem is resolved Let the engine
run for 30 seconds between settings,

Close the idle adjusting screw by hand Do not overtighten.

ADJUSTING

/
_
_SCREW
BOWL DRAIN

CARBURETOR

(Close finger

The carburetor (See Fig.. 34 and Fig. 36, Page 24) has
been pre-set at the factory and readjustment should not
be necessary However, if the carburetordoes need to be
adjusted, proceed as follows:

SHEAR BOLT_

PERFORMANCE LEVELS, ONLY
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SHEAR
BOLTS SHOULD BE USED WHEN
REPLACING SH EAR BOLTS, B E S URE
TO REPLACE SHEAR BOLT
SPACERS.

TO ADJUST

ENTS

i,,

IMPORTANT:

NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET
FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED
OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE
ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED
SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS
IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS
ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR
NEARESTSEARS SERVICE CENTER,
WHICH HAS THE PROPER
EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO
MAKE ANY NECESSARY
ADJUSTMENTS.

, ,Ull

i,i,

lUl,,,

SERVICE AN

A JUST

E T$

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE
THE SPARK PLUG
,.030 GAP

If you have difficulty starting your snow thrower, you may
need to adjust or replace the spark plug, Follow the
instructions below.
Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or
burned or if the porcelain is cracked,,
TO ADJUST'.
@

Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping the
electrodes (do not sand blast or use a wire brush),

FIG. 35

Be sure the spark plug is clean and free of foreign
material. Check the electrodes gap (See Fig 35)
with a wire feeler gauge and reset the gap to. 030
inch if necessary,

TO REPLACE:
e

If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper
replacement spark plug (See page 4)

Set the gap to.030

Before installing the spark plug, coat its threads
lightly with oil or grease to insure easy removal.

Tighten the plug firmly into the engine

If a torque wrench isavailable, torque the plug to 18
to 23 ft. * Ibs.

,, ii ii

iil,l,,ll nl, i

Ul,.llUl

iiiimn,

i,lUl,ll,i,

STORAGE
....................

Jl,i, ,, i,,,

i ,lllll

CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUR SNOW
THROWER INDOORS OR IN AN ENCLOSED, POOR LY VENTILATED AREA
IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK° FUMES
MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT FROM A FURNACE, WATER H EATER,
CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETCo
DRAIN

BOWL

To prevent engine damage (if snow thrower is not used
for more than 30 days) lollow the steps below
ENGINE

FIG. 36

STORAGE

SNOW

Gasoline must be removed or treated to prevent gum
deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and
carburetor during storage. Also during storage, alcohot blended gasotine t hat uses ethanol or methanol
(sometimes called gasohol) attracts water_ It acts on
the gasoline to form acids which damage the engine,

To remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is
empty and the engine stops Then drain remaining
gasoline from carburetor by pressing upward on
bowl drain located on the bottom of carburetor (See
Fig 36)

Lubricating the piston/cylinder area This can be
done by first removing the spark plug and squirting
a few drops of clean engine oil into the spark plug
hole Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to
absorb oil spray Next, rotate the engine by pulling
the starter rope fully out two or three times Finally,
reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug wire

Thoroughly clean the snow thrower

Lubricate a!l _ubrication points (see the Customer
Responsibilities section on pages 15-16)

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
fastened Inspect all visible moving parts for damage, breakage and wear Replace il necessary

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand
lightly before painting

Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing
auger and the impeller with rust preventative, such
as a spray lubricant

Star! the engine and run at SLOW (idle) speed until
the engine slops from lack of fuel

OTHER
e

If possible, store your snow thrower indoors and
cover il to give protection from dust and dirt

!tthe machine must be stored outdoors, block upthe
snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is off the
ground

You can keep your engine in good operating condition
during storage by:
Changing oil (See page t6)

STORAGE

NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by a SEARS Service
Center is a good way to insu re that your snow thrower will
provide maximum performance for the next season

If you do not want to remove gasoline, a fuel
stabilizer (such as Craftsman FueI Stabilizer No
33500) may be added to any gasoline left in the tank
to minimize gum deposits and acids II the tank is
almost empty, mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a
separate container and add some to the tank
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON STABILIZER CONTAINER, THEN RUN ENGINE AT
LEAST 10 MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER
IS
ADDED TO ALLOW MIXTURE
TO REACH
CARBURETOR. STORE SNOW THROWER IN A
SAFE PLACE. SEE WARNING ABOVE.

THROWER

Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective
cover that does not retain moisture Do not use
plastic or vinyl

IMPORTANT:

NEVER COVER SNOW THROWER
WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST
AREAS ARE STILL WARM

SERVICE
SERVICE

ECOM

RECORDS

SERVICE
DATES

SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you complete regular service

Cheek
Engine
OilLevel

E DATUON$

After
First 2
hours

Change Engine Oil

Before
Each
Use

As
Needed

Every
5
Hours

Every
t0
Hours

Every
25
Hours

. _' .______

Each
Season

Before
Storage

.....
v"

Tighten All Screws and Nuts
Check Traction Clutch Cable
Adjustment

(See Cable Adjustment)

V #

Check Spark Plug

........
Ii

Adjust Drive Belts
Lubricate All Pivot Points
Lubricate Auger Shaft (See Shear Bolt
Replacement)
Check Fuet
Dra{n Fuel
Check Auger Clutch Cable Adjustment (See Cable Adjustment)

m.,

Lubricate Disc Drive Plate Zerk

LUBRRCATmON CHART

Disc Drive Plate
Zerk with a Hi Temp EP
IVloly Grease.

Lubricate the Auger'
Coat with a clinging type
grease such as Lubriptate
or fiber impregnated grease.

.......
TROOBLE SHOOTING POINTS
i

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

TROUBLE

....

CAUSE

CORRECTION
,,,I.,.,

.,,u,,u

Defective spark p_ug

Difficult starting

Replace delective plug
Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh

Water or dirt in fuel system

lueL
,,lullr

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

Biocked fiiei line or low on fuel

Engine runs erratically

fuel (gasoline/eli
,11,

Unit running on CHOKE
i,, i

runs erratically;

.....

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

Move choke lever to OFF position
,,

,,.,

,,Ul

fuel

Carburetor out of adjustment
H

vibration

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

Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with flesh

Water or dirt in foot system

Loss of power

Excessive

mixture if 2 cycle engine)

......

Engine stalls
Engine

Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh

Adjust carburetor

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

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

Loose parts; damaged impeller

Stop engine immediately

and disconnect

spark plug wire

Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs

If vibration

conlinuee, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman
1,1.111,_,
i

Unit fails to propel
itself

ii,

Drive belt loose or damaged

Replace drive belt

incorrect adjustment

Adjust lraction drive cable

of traction

lu,

drive cable

Unl! fails to
discharge

Worn or damaged friction wheel

Replace friction wheel

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

m l

,,,

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

Auger drive belt loose or damaged

Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged

Auger control cable not adiusted

Adjusl auger control cable

,,H,,

snow

correctly

Shear bolt broken

Replace shear bolt

Discharge chute clogged

Stop engine immediately

and disconnect

spark plug wire

Clean discharge chute and inside of auger l_ousing

Foreign obiect lodged in auger

Stop engine immediately and disconnect
Remove object Item auger

Headlight

does not work

Loose wire connection

Tighten connecl_on

Bulb burned out

Replace headlight bulb

spark plug wire

CRAFTSMAN

26" SNOW

THROWER

536.886811

HANDLE ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS

1
10

2\
5

NO.

PART NO.

PART NAME

321835-830
302900
71071
7t 060
71037
11261
307976
307978
4140
3535
4049

Handle, Upper
Screw, Hex, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 In
Flatwasher, 11/32 In
Lockwasher, Split 5/16 in
Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 Thd
Stop, Plastic
Traction Drive, Lever, LH
Auger Drive, Lever, RH
Pin, Clutch Handle Pivot
Nut, Push On Cap 5/16 tn
Bumper

REE
NO.

PART NO,

PART NAME

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

1579
579869
1673
71035
308146
580667-830
70985
580639-830
325954

Cable, Clutch
Spring, Tension, Traction
Spring, Auger Clutch
Nut, Hex Nyl 1/4-20 tn
Boot, Clutch Spring
Handle, Lower
Screw, HHC, 5/16-t8 x 3/4 In
Bracket, Shift
Owner's Manual

:i' indicates Standa{d Hardware Items

318782-319688

CRAFTSMAN

26" SNOW THROWER

CHUTE CONTROL

536.886811

ROD REPAIR PARTS

t0
Ref.
Page 27

1/2 /

Ref. ltem Noo17,
Page 27

REF.
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

PART NOo
325607
71072
71082
t 04
307399
309312
304872
71457
148
308145
71045

15
REE
NO.

PART NAME
Crank & Worm'Assembly
Flatwasher, 406x.81x..066
Pin, Cotter
Cap, Plastic
Handle Grip, Chute Control Rod
Flatwasher, 39x 70x 05
Ring, Retainer
Bolt, Eye
Grommet, Eye Bolt
Boot, Eye Bolt, Chute Crank
Nut, Hex Jam, 3/8-16 Thd.

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
2!

PART NO,
309344
71046
1162
7052
70993
71060
71037
7055
7O58
7059

PART NAME
Adapter, Boot to Handle
Nut, Hex Nyl 3/8-16 Thd
Bracket, Chute Control R H
Bracket, Chute Control L H
Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18x3/4 In
Lockwasher, Split, 5/16 In
Nut, Hex, 5/16_18 Thd
Rod, Chute Control
Nut, Hex Jam, 1/2-20 Thd
Lockwasher, Split, 1/2 In
31 B783-314004

Indicates Standard Hardware Items

DISCHARGE

CHUTE REPAIR PARTS

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Ref, Item No, 11
Page 29

REF.
NO.

PART NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
!0
!1
12
!3
14
15
I6
t7
18

307665
308931
302634
302680
71391
302843
57171
71037
307693
305236
71067
73826
302244-830
302172
310860
71032
71058
302275

,indicates

PART NAME
Upper Chute Deflector
Wire, Chute Hinge
Screw, SltMa, 5!16q8x3!4 In
Flatwasher, 312x 73x 065
* Locknut, Hex, 5/16-18 Thd
Bolt, Carriage, 5/16q 8xl-1/4 In
Knob, Tee
* Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 Thd
Lower Chute
Screw, 1/4-20x 1/2 In
* Flatwasher, 286x 63x 065
Locknut, Hex, 1/4-20 Thd
Ring, Lower Chute
Clip, Lower Chute Ring
Stop, Chute Rotate
Screw, WahMa, #8-32xl/2 In
Locknut, Hex, #8_32
Ring, Chute Rotate

standard HardWare i{emS

3_877g.3_._2s

CRAFTSMAN

26" SNOW THROWER

'A--U-GER HOUSING

ASSEMBLY

REPAIR

536.886811
PARTS

':25

15
!8

/
24

9
I

REF,
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

583127
71371
71074
274654
583161
582960
70983
71071
71060
71037
583191-854
301108-853
7O993

REF.
NO.

PART NAME

PART NO.

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Pulley, Auger Drive 6 5 In
Key, Square
Washer, Flat 53xl 06x 095
Nut, 1/2-20 Reghexctrlk
Spacer, Sleeve 676xl 00x52
Bail Bearing Retainer
Screw, HHC, 5/16-18x 63
* Washer, Flat 349x 69x 066
Washer, Sptlk 3tx 58x 08
* Nut, Hex, 5/16-18Thd
Hsng, Assembly Auger
Blade, Scraper
i Bolt, 5/16-18x 75 In

t
PART NO.
302090-830
302091-830
9524
3943
73826
53757
73755
70984
308070
3O8O71
50643-830
49562

PART NAME

............... I

Auger, Assembly RH
Auger; Assembly LH
Screw, t/4-20xl 75 Hhcft
Spacer, Sleeve 250x.47x,20
Nut, 1/4-20 Reghexctrlk
Bearing, Auger Shaft 1" ID
Washer, Auger 1 005xl 31x 035
Screw, 5/t6-18x 75 VVahhtap
Plate, Auger Hsng LH
Plate, Auger Hsng RH
Skid, Height Adjust
Bearing

* Indicates Standard Hardware Items
318781-314013

CRAFTSMAN
BELT

COVER

26" SNOW THROWER
REPAIR

536.886811

PARTS

REE
NO.
1
2

PART NOo
580773
70978
71067

PART NAME
Cover, Belt
Screw, WaTap, 1/4-20xl/2
* Flatwasher, 5/8 In

" Indicates Standard Hardware Ilems

318778-314018

SHIFT

YOKE

REPAIR

PARTS

REE
NO.

PART NO.

PART NAME

l
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

581631-830
302638
73826
318486
304438
581630
579944
320765
71111

Rod, Shift Selector
Screw, 1/4-20x5!8 In
Locknut, Hex, 1/4-20 Thd
Nut, HexJarn, t/2-t3
Knob, Shift
PLate, Shitt Lever
Bearing, Flange
Shift Yoke Assembly
Locknut, Hex, 3/8-16 Thd

319032319053

CRAFTSMAN

26" SNOW THROWER

FRAME COMPONENTS

536.886811

REPAIR PARTS

Ref. Item No. 1,

REFo
NO,

PART NO.

PART NAME

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1I
12
13
14
15
16
17

583052-85z
71393
71100
70984
583031-83C
70978
53704
71074
53703
580889
579874
73801
73817
579856
71006
71072
50793

Frame
Screw, HHC, 5!16-24xl In
Locknut, HexWdFI, 5/! 6_24 Thd
Screw, WaTap, 5/16-18x3/4 In
Panel, Boltom
Screw, WaTap, I/4-20x1/2 In
Spring, Idler Traction Drive
Flatwasher, 53xl 06x 095
Bearing, Flange
Shaft Auger Clutch, Assy
Lever, Auger Clutch
Pin, Spring
Nut, Push Qn
Cable, Clutch
Screw, HHC, 3/8-16x1-114 In
Ratwasher

_REE

iNC.
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

Pulley, Idler

PART NO,
590
579860
71360
71067
71035
580944
302623
120393
1502
580945
581540
318468
579872
70985
73795
579865
71038

PART NAME
Locknut, Jam, 3/8-16 Thd
Spool, Cable Auger Clutch
Screw, HHC, 1/4-20xl-3/4 In
*Flatwasher
Nut, Hex Nyt, t/4-20 Thd
Cam, Brake Arm
Bolt, Carriage, 1/4-20x5/8 tn
"Flatwasher
Nut, 1/4_20 Reg Hex Ctflk
Rod, Brake Arm
Pad, Augedlmpeller Brake
Spring, Tension Return
Lever, Idler Arm Traction
Screw, 5/16-18x 75 In
Flatwasher, 328xl 38x 075
Bushing, Idler Lever
Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Nylon

indicates Standard Hardware Items
319047-313993

CRAFTSMAN
ENGINE

26" SNOW THROWER

COMPONENTS

REPAIR

536.886811

PARTS

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/

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9

10
9
11
12
13

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Ref.. Item No, 17,
Page

REE
NO.

PART NO0

326713

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

302636
71060
579857
578733
579857
579855
579854
579861
579932
53715
3887
50677
71063
71015

PART NAME
Engine, Craftsman, Model No
143 836012 (See Engine
Repair Parts list)
Screw, HHC, 5/16-18x1-1/4 In
Lockwasher, Split, 5/16x 58x 08
Bracket, Belt Guide
Screw, HHC, 5/16-24x5/8 In
Bracket, Belt Guide
Washer, Crankshaft
Pulley Half
Ftatwasher, 752x 9tx 02
Belt, Traction Drive
Pulley, Auger Drive
Bell, Auger Drive
Flatwasher, 375xl 25x 104
Lockwasher, Split, 381D
Screw. HHC. 3/8-24xl In

318788-319042

CRAFTSMAN

26" SNOW THROWER 536.886811

DRIVE COMPONENTS

REPAIR

PARTS

Ref. Item No, 1
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12
21

15
28

19
7

REE
NO.

PART NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
t0
11
12
13
!4
15

579941
53703
71079
53818
579937
11871
71059
71034
583164
583155
855O1
73812
73811
580969
49562

PART NAME
Lever Assembly, Traction Clutch
Bearing, Flange
Pin, Cotter
Spring, Relum
Lever, Spring Traction Clutch
Screw, HHC, 1/4-20x518 In
Lockwasher, Split, 26x 50x 06
Nut, Hex, 1/4-20 Thd
Disc, Friction Whee!, 7"
Shaft, Hex Traction
Bearing Assembly, Trunion
Flatwasher, 50xl 00x 06
Ring, Retainer
Flatwasher, 680xl 12x 06
Bearing, Ball

REE
NO.

PART NO.

16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

580970
580961
580965
578962
579052
1413
70982
7106O
579858
579897
581773
5383O
579893
579867
583206

PART NAME
Key, Square
Pulley, Traction Drive
Wave Washer
Flatwasher, 281xl 00x _3
* Screw, HHC, 1/4-20x 6
Bearing & Retainer Ass
bty
Sc_ew, WaTap, 5/16-!_
/2 !n
Lockwasher, Split, 31 x
08
Washer, Special
Shaft Hex & Sprocket Assembly
Hub, Friction Wheel
Wheel, Friction Disc
Sprocket, 8 Tooth, Ass_
ly
Chain, Roller #42
Zerk, Grease Filling

• indicates Standard Hardware Items

318791-313995D

CRAFTSMAN

26" SNOW

THROWER

536.8868'11

RE
NO.
,,,,

11
PARTNOo

RE
NO.

PART NAME

1
2
3
4
5
6

580883
583012
73839
71035
53836
579867

Shaft, Axle Wheel
Sprockel & Hub Assembly
Screw, HHC, 1/4-20x2-1/4 In
Nut, HexNyl, 1/4-20 Thd
Bearing, Flange, Axle
Chain, Roller #42

7
8
9
10
11
12
13

PART NO.
73840
578572
318503
7285
73826
239
73842

PART NAME
FIatwasher, 765xl 12x 06
Flanged Bearing
Tire & Rim 13x5 0x6
Screw, 1/4-20x1-1/2 In
* Locknut, Hex, t/4-20 Thd
Ring, Retaining
Pin, Klick

•INDICATES STANDARD HARDWARE ITEMS
310780-318542

HEADLIGHT

REPAIR PARTS
RE
NO,

PART NO.
....,,,,,,,,,

1
2
2A:

2Bi
2CI
2D
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
t0
11
12
13
14

2C
2D
4

12
14

I
4

"' '1

i;"%

%•

--'_

307395
581575
309792
309793
581576
309789
580530
583405
307767
4029-830
4160
580527
71061
71037
235
71060
6636
57444

PART NAME

]

Housingl UPl_erHeadlight
-Headlight
Assembly
Metalized Back
Headlight Socket
Headlight
Bulb
Headlight Lens
Housing, Lower Headlight
Screw, 10-9xl 75 PHPN Plastic
Wiring Harness, Assembly
Bracket, Lighl Extended
Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-t8xl-3/4
In
Washer, Saddle 5/16
" Lockwasher, 32x 60x 04
Nut, Hex 5/16-18 Thd
Screw, HHC, 5/t6-t8 x 2 in
* Lockwasher, Split, 31x 58x 08
Conduit, Plastic
Cable Tie

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I
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|
I
l
J
t
|
J
|
|
/
j
l
|
l
|

Indicates Standard Hardware Items

319134-3_9374

CRAFTSMAN

26" SNOW

THROWER

536.886811

GEAR BOX REPAIR PARTS

RER
NO.

PART NO,

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

896
895
71393
71100
912
53749
1065
53743
53748
301561
897
53730

RER
NO.

PART NAME
Case, Gear Box R H
Case, Gear Box L H
Screw, HHC, 5/16-24xl In
Locknut, Wd FI 5/16-24 Thd
Screw, HHC, 5/16-24x 1-1/2 tn
Plug, Pipe, 1/4-18 Thd
Seal, Oil
Bearing, Sleeve
Flalwasher, 1 00xl 54x 09
Shall, Auger, 26 In
Gasket Gear Box
Gear Worm, 22 Tooth

13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

PART NO,,
73905
53737
583126
48275
50684
50795
53732
53731
583214-830

PART NAME
Key, Woodruff #91
Ring, Quad
Bearing, Flange
Ftatwasher, 752xi 24x 093
Bearing, Roller, 7/8 In
Key, Hi-Pro 606
Gear, Worm, 1-3/4 In
Bearing, Sleeve
Impeller & Shaft Assembly

3t8772-314014

CRAFTSMAN

26" SNOW THROWER

536.886811

DECALS

AUGER
HOUSING

REAR V EW

REk
NO.

PART NOr

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
t0

7376
70141
70142
302922
3O8766
308792
308768
3902
3903
319033

PART NAME
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,

12" Impeller
Danger Auger , I)
Danger Chute (RH)
Danger Inst ruc
Craftsman
8/26 Auger HoL
g
Danger Stripe Chute
Traction Drive I gage
Auger Drive Engage
Gear Selector
318798,314005

CARBURETOR

NO. 632334A
Part
No.

Part

Name

30
31
32
33
_0

631776A il Throttle Shaft e Lever Assy
631970
Throttte
Return Spring
631778
Throttle
Shutter
650506
Throttte
8. Choke shutter screw
632112
Choke Shaft 8 Lever Assy
Choke
Shutter
632174
630738
Choke Positioning
spdng
632164
Fuel Fitting
680417
Idle Speed screw
6307'66
Tension Spring
"632281
Idle Mixture
screw
630766
Idle Tension spring
630739
Washer
Idle screw
"630740
0 Ring. ldle screw
631951
Float Bowl Assy (lnd
Nos 32 8' 33)
"631024
Shaft, Float
632019
Float
°631028
O Ring, Float Bowl to Body
"631021
nlet Needle, Seat _ Ctip {Incl No 31)
631022
Spring Cllp
27t36A Bowf Drain Assy
27554
Drain Plunger Gasket
"632239
Main Adj
Screw Assy
(tnc_ NOs 41

_2
_3

"630740
630739
630738

_4
47
_8
Bo

*27110
*630748
*631027
632347

t
2
6
7
[0
_4
I5
16
17
18

Z3
t5
._7

REWIND

STARTER

thru 44}
O Ring, High Speed Mixture
Screw
Washer
High Speed Mixture
Screw
Tension
Spdng.
High Speed Mixture
Screw
Bowl Nut washer
Welch
Plug. idle Mixture Wet_
Welch
Plug, Atmospheric
Vent
Repair Kit _ncl Parts Marked with ")

NO, 59(3672

t3_

_'Ji///'

-RefI
,No. , ,,,,N°-,,,
"
;:
3

t_
"
11
12

_ 13

,_"4

590672
590599A
: 590600
', 590679
= 590601
! 590678
,590680
590412
_ 590682
590684
590456

590574

Part

Name

Starter,
Rewind
Pin, Spring {tncl No. 4)
Washer
Retainer
Washer
Spring, Brake
Dog, Starter
Spring, Dog
Pulley Et Rewired Sprir_g Ass,!
Housing Assy., Starter
Rope,
Starter
(Length
t14"
811/64" dia.)
Handle, Mitten Grip (Not included
with starter)

CRAFTSMAN

4-CYCLE ENGINE

MODEL NUMBER:143.836012

CRAFTSMAN
........................
"Ref.

No. I

15I
15A

15B I
18
20
25

I
I
I

f
I

35
37
37A
38
40

t
1
t
I

P_t
No.
35385
27652
650820
30968
30969
30699C
30700
650494
33454
29916
650548
35319
35326
650561
36245
29826
29918
29216
30322
29642
34552

34553

34554

41 !
42

34329A
34330A
34331A

41
t

42 t
42

43
45

I
I

34332
34333
34334
27888
35373A

47
48
48
5o

I
I
I
!

650908
65O882
34O34
35374
35375

60
61
62
63
64

I
!
1
1
I

33273A
34126
650760
28545
650802

65 I
69 i
7O I

650128
*35262
35376

71
72

I
I

75
8O
81
82
83
84

I
I
I
I
I
i

35377
27642
35319
31845
30590A
35378
30588A
29193
650833

85 !

4-CYCLE ENGINE

650832

32589
611093
650880

..........

MODEL NUMBER: 143.836012

_ ,,_,._=TT_----.-_------._._-_

PartName
Cylinder (lncL Nos. 2, 20 8" 72}
Pin, Dowel
Screw, Hex hd. shoulder, 1/4-20 x 1/2
Nipple, Oil drain
Cap, Oil drain
Rod Assy, Governor (IncL Nos. 15A 8
15B)
Yoke, Governor
Screw, FiL hd Seres, 6-40 x 5/16
Lever, Governor
Clamp, Governor lever
Screw, Hex washer hd., 8-32 x 5/16
Seal, Oil
Baffle, Blower housing
Screw, Hex washer hd. Durlok, 1/4-20
x 5/8
Crankshaft
Screw, Hex washer hd, 10-32 x 3/4
Washer, E.T. Lock No.. 8
Nut 8- Loekwasher,
10-32 "Keps"
Locknut,
Hex "Keps",
8-32
Ring, Retaining
Piston,
Pin 8 Ring Assy. (lncL Nos.
41, 42 8- 43) (Std.)
Piston,
Pin 8- Ring Assy. (Incl Nos.
41, 42 8- 43) (.010 oversize)
Piston,
Pin 8` Ring Assy.. (incl, Nos.
41, 42 8- 43) (020 oversize)
Piston 8" Pin Assy (Incl. No. 43) (StdJ
Piston 8- Pin Assy (lncL No 43) (.010
oversize)
Piston Ef Pin Assy_ (IncL No. 43} (..020
oversize)
Ring Set, Piston (Std,)
Ring Set, Piston (Ot0 oversize)
Ring Set, Piston (020 oversize}
Ring, Piston pin retaining
Rod Assy,
Connecting
{lncL Nos, 46,
47 8` 49)
Bolt, Connecting
rod
Bolt, Connecting
rod
Lifter, Valve
Dipper, Oil
Camshaft
{Mechanical
Compression
Release)
Extension, Blower housing
Bracket, Grommet mounting
Screw, Pan hd. taptite, 8-32 x 3/8
Grommet,
Plastic
Screw, Hex washer h& taptite, 1/4-20
x 5/8
Screw, Hex hdo Seres, I0-24 x 1/2
Gasket, Cylinder cover
Cover Assy., Cylinder (loci. Nos. 71,
75 8- 80)
Bushing,
Cylinder cover
Plug, Pipe
Seal, Oil
Shaft, Governor
Washer, Fiat
Gear, Governor
(_ncl. No. 81)
Spool, Governor
R_ng, Retaining
Screw,
Hex washer
hd
Powerloko
1/4-20 x %3/16
Screw,
Hex washer
hd. Powerlok,
t/4-20 x 1-1t/16
Key, FIywheel
Flywheel {wtdng gear)
Washer, Lock

Ref.
No.

Part
No.

93
100
101
102
103

650881
35135
610118
650872
650814

110
119
120
125
125

35253
"34041A
34030A
27878A
27880A

126
126

34035
34036

127
t29

650691
650727

130
131A
135

6021A
650713
35395

139
140

33369
650836

149
149A
150
151
169
170
171
172
173
174
!78
182
183
184
185
186
200

27882
35862
27881
32581
"27896A
28423
28424
28425
35350
650128
29752
30088A
34587
*33263
33877
34667
34677

203
204
206
2O7
209

31342
650549
610973
33878
650821

2t5
2t9
22O
223

35440
34586
35438
28820
650378

224
260
261

"27915A
35447A
650788

........

_-=,_..,_,_--:

_ _ _Z __.._

Part Name
Nut, Flywheel
Solid State Assy.
Cover, Spark plug
Stud, Solid state mounting
Screw,
T-15 Torx Hex washer hd..
Sems, 10-24 x 1
Wire, Ground
Gasket, Cylinder head
Head, Cylinder
Valve, Exhaust (tncl. No. 151) (Std.)
Valve, Exhaust (lncL No. 151) (1/32"
oversize)
Valve, Intake (Inc!. No. 151) {Std.)
Valve, Intake (InoL No. 151) (1/32"
oversize)
Washer, Flat
Screw,
Specia{
hex
hd°
tapped,
5/16-18 x 1-3/4
Screw, Hex flange hd. 5/16-18 x t-1/2
Screw, Hex hd,, 5/16-18 x 5/8
Spark
plug
(Champion
J-8C
or
equivalent)
Bracket, Governor gear
Screw, Hex washer hd. thread forming, 10-24 x 1/2
Cap, Upper valve spring
Seaf Assy,, Intake valve
Spring, Valve
Cap, Lower valve spring
Gasket, Breather
Body, Breather
Element, Breather
Cover, Breather
Tube, Breather
Screw, Hex hd.. Seres, 10-24 x l/2
Nut 8` Lockwasher,
1/4-28
Screw, FiI, hd. Sems, 1/4-28 x 1
Bracket, Choke
Gasket, Carburetor
P_pe, Intake
Link, Governor
Bracket Assy., Control (tncl. Nos. 203,
204 8" 206)
Spring, Compression
Screw, FiL hd., 5-40 x 7/16
Terminal Assy.
Link, Governor-to-throttle
Screw, Hex washer hd thread cutting,
10-32 x 1/2
Knob, Control
Rod, Choke
Knob, Choke
Screw, Fil. hd Seres, 10-32 x 1/2
Screw,
T-30 Torx
Fil. hd
Seres,
5lt6-t8
x 1-1/8
Gasket, Intake pipe
Housing,
Blower
Screw, Hex hd. spinJock thread forming, 5/16-18 x 3/4

*Indicates Parts Included in
Gasket Set, Ref° No, 400

CRAFTSMAN

4-CYCLE ENGINE

,, ,

1No.

262
265
275
276

J
]
I
I

281
282

Paxt
No.
29747B
33272B
35056
31588
792093

288
287
291
292
298

33013
650760
35985
35446
29752
30705
26460
650865

300
301
305
306
3O8
310
314
315
323
325
327
328
329
330

34t56A
35355
35554
35499
3554O
36205
650873
611111
611118
29443
35392
35593
610973
35305

285 i

Part

MODEL NUMBER: 143.836012

.......

Name

, ,

Ref,
No.

Part
No.

336

650755

Screw, Hex hd Seres. 5/16-24 x 21/32
Cover, Cylinder head
Muffler
Plate, Lock
Screw,
F_anged hex hd,
5/16-18 x
4-3/16
Cover, Starter ho_e
Screw, Pan hd taptite, 8_32 x 3/8
Hub, Starter
Screen, Starter
Nut 8" Lockwasher,
1/4-28
Line, Fuel
Clamp, Fue! line
Screw, Hex washer hd thread cutting,
1/4-15 x 7/8
Tank, Fuel (lnct Nos 292 8 301)
Cap, Fuel tank
Tube, Oil fill
"O" Ring
Clip, Fi!l tube
Dipstick,
Oil
Screw, Hex hd Sems, 1/4_20 x 3/4
Coil Assy,
Alternator
(18 Watt)
Terminal,
Female
Clip, Wire
Plug, Starter
Ignition,
Key
Terminal Assy
Wire, Ground

337
338

35057A
28942

340
341
342

34155
34154
650561

350
351
355
364
365

570682
32180C
590574
33377
650767

3708
370C
380
390
396

34589
34144
632334A
590672

400
421

33279G
730226

Part Name
Screw,
Hex washer hd self-ddlBng,
10-32 x t/2
Cover, Carburetor
Screw. Hex washer hd. Sems, 10-32 x
3/8
Bracket. Fue] tank
Plate, Fuel tank mounting
Screw. Hex washer hd Durlok, 1/4-20
x 5/8
Primer Assy
Line, Primer
Starter Handle, Mitten grip
Bracket, Carburetor
cover mounting
Screw, Hex washer hal, Sems, taptite,
8-32 x 27/54
Decal. Choke
Decal, Primer
Carburetor
(Inct No 184)
Starter. Rewind
Electric Slarter Kit No 143 88924 (opo
tional) order as accessory.
Gasket Set (Inct items marked *)
SAE 5W30, 4-cycle oil (quart)
RPM Seltings:
High Speed:
Low Speed:
*lndicstos
Parts included in
Gaske_ Set, Ref No 400

.._

NOTES

[

NOTES

]

NOTES

OWN

R'S
UAL

8 HORSEPOWER
26" DUAL STAGE
SNOW THROWER
Optional

MODEL

NO.

536.886811

electric start

Each SNOW THROWER
has its own MODEL
NUMBER found on the engine mount frame,,
Each ENGINE has its own MODEL
found on the BLOWER HOUSING.

NUMBER

Always mention these MODEL NUMBERS when
requesting service or Repair Parts for your SNOW
THROWER.
All parts may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck
and Company Service Centers and most Retail
Stores

WHEN ORDERING
REPAIR PARTS,
GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

ALWAYS

* PRODUCT - "SNOW THROWER"

HOW TO ORDER
REPARR PARTS

* MODEL NUMBER - 536o886811
* ENGINE MODEL NUMBER-

143,836012

* PART NUMBER
* PART DESCRIPTION
"Your Sears merchandise has added value when you
consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed
with Sears trained technicians ,, Professional technicians
specifically trained on Sears products, having the parts,
tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge
to you we service what we sell"

,u ii, l,unnlulHi

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
325954 08t15/92

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