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owner's
manual

MODEL NO.
536.918300

CAUTION:
Read
INSTRUCTIONS

OWE

carefully

• Assembly
• Operating
e Maintenance
• Repair Parts

SEARS,

ROEBUCK

AND

CO., Chicago,

Illinois

60684

U.S.A.

HAZARD TO OPERATOR,
BYSTANDERS,
PROPERTYOR
Look for this symbol, It means -- ATTENTION!
BECOME
EXIST,

OWNERS INFORMATION

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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT .......
:. ..............
"WARRANTY .......................................
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS ......................
Contents of Shipping Carton ......................
Tools Required for Assembly
......................
ASSEMBLY ......................................
Handle Assembly .................................
Controls Assembly
..............................
Skid and Gage Wheel (Height) Adjustment
.........
OPERATION .....................................
Operating Controls ..............................
Snow Thrower Operation .........................
Before Starting Engine
..........................
To Start Engine ..................................
ADJUSTMENTS
.................................
Drive Belt Adjustment
...........................
Chute Deflector Cable Adjustment
.................
Power Clutch Cable Adjustment
...................
Wheel Drive Control Adjustment
...............

Record the following

information

UNIT MAY
ALERT! A

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impeller/Auger
Control Cable Adjustment
.........
Carburetor Adjustment
..........................
Spark Plug Adjustment
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MAINTENANCE
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Drive Belt Replacement .......................
Shear Bolt Replacement
.........................
Roller Chain Replacement
.......................
Transmission Replacement .......................
Snow Chain Removal ............................
Lubrication
..................................
Engine Service ..................................
STORAGE ........................................
Engine Storage
.................................
Unit Storage ....................................
LUBRICATION CHART .............................
UNIT REPAIR PARTS ...........................
ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ........................
TRANSMISSION REPAIR PARTS ....................
SERVICE HELPS CHART ...........................
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ...................

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about your unit so that you will be able to provide it in case of loss or theft.

DATE PURCHASED:

MODEL NO.:

536,918300

CODE NO.:

STORE WHERE PURCHASED: ADDRESS
CITY

STATE

The Craftsman Warranty, plus a Maintenance
nearest Sears store for details.

TELEPHONE

Agreement,

provide maximum value for Sears products. Contact your

t IIRFIrSNRN. WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN

SNOW THROWER

If this Snow Thrower fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year
from the date of purchase, Sears wilt repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR
SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
SEARS TOWER
BSC 41-3
CHICAGO, IL 60684

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observed
to prevent
the possibility
of injury
damage.
Please
the normal
followingprecautions
operationalbe
Itis imperative
in operating
and handling
your or
Snow
Thrower
thatread
certain
precautions before you assemble or use your new Snow Thrower.

_r_

TRAINING
5. Stop engine
whenever
you leave the operating
position,
before unclogging
the auger/impeller
housing
or dischargechute,
and making any repairs, adjustments,
or inspections.

1. Wear safety glasses or eye shields when assmbling
or operating snow thrower.
2. Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.

6. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller,
shift into neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key.

3. Never allow children or young teenagers to operate
equipment and instruct them to stay away from the unit
while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate equipment without proper instruction.

7. When
cleaning,
repairing,
or inspecting,
certain
auger/impeller
and
all moving
parts
stopped.
Disconnect
spark plug wire and keep wire
from

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

plug

to prevent

accidental

make
have
away

starting.

PREPARATION

8. Do not run engine
indoors,
except when
starting
engine and for transporting
snow
thrower
in or out of
building.
If for some reason engine must be run indoors,
open outside
doors.
Exhaust
fumes
contain
carbon
monoxide
which is odorless
and deadly poisonous.

I. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.

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

2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine or motor.

10. Never operate snow thrower without guards,
plates or other safety protective devices in place.

3, Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear which will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.

11. Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, drop-off,
etc. without
proper adjustment of snow discharge angle.

5, Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, espe_
cially when operating in reverse.

4. Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.

12. Do not overload machine capacity
clear snow at too fast a rate.

A. Use only approved gasoline containers.
B, Never remove fuel tank cap or add gasoline to a
running or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors.
C, Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe any
spilled gasoline at once.

by attempting tc

13. Do not change engine governor settings, The
governor controls the speed and protects the engine
from excessive, damaging speeds.
14. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when backing.

D. Check your fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine
and/or sun can cause gasoline to expand.

15. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of unit.

5. Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with
electric starting motors.

16. Disengage power to auger/impeller
porting unit or when unit is not in use.

6. Adjust auger housing height
crushed rock surfaces.

17. Use only accessories approved by manufacturer of
the snow thrower (such as tire chains, electric start kits,
etc).

to clear gravel or

7. Never attempt to make any adjustments,
where required, while engine is running,

except

when trans-

18. Never operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep
a"firm hold on the handles and walk. never run.

8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow.

MAINTENANCE

OPERATION

AND

STORAGE

1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep
clear of discharge opening at all times.

1. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing a gravel drive, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

2. Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snow thrower.
4. If the u_nit should start to vibr_te___l[V_stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibra-"
tion is generally a warning of trouble,
_L

--3--

3. Never store gasoline or equipment with gasoline in
the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Never store your snow thrower for
prolonged periods (more than 15 days) with gasoline in
the fuel tank. Store gasoline and your snow thrower in a
locked safe storage area secure from children and others.

CONTENTS

OF SHIPPING

CARTON

1 - 24 inch Snow Thrower (completely
handles,
controls
and headlight),
1 - Can of Engine Oil
1 - Upper Chute Control Rod
1 - Left Hand Handle Assembly
1 - Right Hand Handle Assembly
(with
I - Control Pane_ Assembly
1 - Bag of Assembly
Parts Containing:
I - 3A inch Flatwasher

assembled

clutch

except

DANGER

for

The operation
of any powered
equipment
can result
in foreign objects
being thrown
into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage.
Always
wear safety
glasses or eye shields while assembling
or operating
Snow Thrower.

lever attached)

HANDLE

Right handle
has a lever (power clutch) attached
to upper
end. Nuts used to attach lower end of handles are attached to
inside of side frame.

2 - 5/16 inch Split Lockwasher
10 - Formed (curved) Washers
4 - No. 10 x 1/2 inch Hex Head Screws
4 - No. 10 Locknuts
2 - 5/16 x 5/8, inch Hex Head Screws
2 - 5/16 x 1 inch Hex Head Screws
8 - 5/16 x 13A inch Hex Head Screws
8 - 5/16
inch Locknuts
1 - 3/_ x 3A inch Hex Head'Screws
1 - 3_ inch Locknut
1 - Cable C_amp (meta!)
2 - Knobs (for Throttle
and Impeller/Auger
Drive Levers)
1 - Bag of Shear Bolt Replacement
Parts (Not used in assembly) Containing:
3 - 5/16
x 13/_ inch Shear Bolts
3 - 5/16 inch Locknuts
I - Instruction
Sheet

TOOLS

REQUIRED

FOR

ASSEMBLY

1. Attach
right
lower handle
to side of side frame as
shown in figure 2. Handle grip should be tilted down and out
when handle is properly
installed.
"2. Repeat

step

RIGHT

1 for left handle.

HANDLE

FORMED

5/16

x 1 INCH

5/16

WASHER

SCREW

x % INCH SCREW
5/,16 INCH SPLIT LOCKWASHER

CONTROLS

POWER CLUTCH LEVER
IMPELLER/AUGER
CONTRO.L
RIGHT
HANDLE

assembled.

HANDLE

CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
CABLE

LEVER

BOTTOM
NUT

LEFT HANDLE
,TTLE CONTROL

CHUTE DEFLECTOR
CABLE BRACKET

or left hand as you face the unit
completely
as follows:

to handles as shown
in figure
lower screw only on left side.

2. Attach
chute
deflector
lever as shown
in figure
3.
NOTE:
Place a 5/16
inch
flatwasher
between
lever
assembly
and handle at top screw position.

RIGHT

Figure 1 shows the Snow Thrower
complete
the assembly,
proceed

ASSEMBLY

1. Attach control
panel
NOTE: Attach panel with

2 - 7/16
inch Wrenches
(or adjustable
wrenches)
2 - 9/16
inch Wrenches
(or adjustable
wrenches)
1 - Hammer (plastic or rawhide
head recommended)

Snow Thrower
is right
operator
position.

ASSEMBLY

1 - 3/8 inch Wrench
(or adjustable
wrench)
1 - 5/16
inch Wrench
(or adjustable
wrench)
2 _ V2 inch Wrenches
{or adjustable
wrenches)

Your
from

SIDE FRAME

ONTROL
PANEL

LEVER
TOP NUT

CHUTE

DEFLECTOR

LEVER

DRIVE coNTROL
CHUTE

LEFT HANDLE

CHUTE

LEVER

5/16
INCH
FLATWASHER

LEVER

DEFLECTOR

All screws shown are 5/16
All Iocknuts
A formed

shown are 5/16

x 13,'_inch.
inch.

washer is used on inside of handte at all screw locations.

PANEL

3. To attach
cable),
CABLE CLAMP

SIDE

proceed

chute

deflector

cable

bracket

(attached

as follows:

Place chute deflector

Iever in lowest

(forward)

notch.

B. Grasp
chute
deflector
cable
bracket
and pull
down until a 5/16 x 1_'_ inch screw can be placed
through
bracket
and
through
left
handle
as
shown
in figure 3. NOTE:
Only one of holes in
cable bracket is large enough for mounting
screw.

FRAME

_GAGE

4. Cable length will need to be adjusted
if chute deflector
lever wilf not move all the way up to top notch in bracket or if

WHEEL

--4--

cable
down

is loose and sags when
to last notch. To adjust
A.

Loosen

bottom

and tighten

lever
cable:

nut on power

top nut

until

is pushed
clutch

lever will

all

cable
reach

B. Push

the way
(figure

top notch.

shown

in figure
A.

lever assembly
(other end of
of engine}
to control
panel as

up through

slot

in left side

of control

B. Attach with two No. 10 x 1/2 inch hex washer t_ead
screws
and two No. 10 Iocknuts.
NOTE:
Before
tightening
screws and locknuts, check to make sure
that lever does not rub side of slot in control panel.
6. Attach impeller!auger
drive control lever (other end of
cable is attached
on right side of unit below gas tank) to
controt
panel as shown in figure 4 by:
A.

Insert
panel

lever

up through

slot

in right

side

of control

drive

control

cable

replace,

hole

do not tighten,

top

9. Remove

the

1 inch

screw

and locknut

from

pivot

block

(part of universal
bracket) located on end of lower rod (figure
5). insert lower end of upper rod onto pivot block in universal
bracket (figure 5) on lower chute control rod and securewith
the removed screw and Iocknut. CAUTION:
Do not tighten
Iocknut
against
universal
bracket.
This
must be loose enough
to allow universal

LOWER CHUTE
CONTROL ROD
BRACKET

screw
and nut
to move freely.

FORMED WASHER
8,. _jl_._
5/16 INCH LOCKNUT

_._._
BRACKET _

CHUTE

cable to handle

BRACKET

D. Place a knob onto throttle
and impeller/auger
drive
controi
tevers and tap firmly with a hammer
until
knobs will not pull off. CAUTION:
Knobs are made
of plastic and will break if hit too hard. A plastic or
rawhide
hammer
is recommended.

5/16x1¾
INCH SCREW

7. A power clutch cabte is attached
under belt cover in
front of engine. Cable shoutd wrap around left side of engine
and under carburetor.
Attach cable by:
A.

up through

but

8. Attach upper chute control rod and upper chute control
rod bracket (mounted
on rod) to bottom side of left handle
(figure 5) with two 5/16
x 13/4 inch hex head screws, two
5/16 inch Iocknuts,
and two formed washers.

B. Attach with two No. 10 x 1/2 inch hex washer head
screws
and two No. 10 {ocknuts.
NOTE:
Before
tightening
screws and ]ocknuts, check to make sure
that lever does not rub side of slot in control panel.
C. Attach impeller/auger
with a cable clamp.

and

D. Tighten
bottom
nut on power clutch
cabEe until
cable stop (figure 4) just clears top end of threaded
portion
of cable.
Tighten
top nut to complete
assembly.

4 by:

Insert lever
panel.

end

panel

Hook loop end of power clutch cable over pin on
power
clutch
lever (figure
4). NOTE:
It may be
necessary
to loosen
bottom
nut on cable
to
lengthen
cable enough to hook over pin on clutch
handle.

B. Loosen top nut and tighten
bottom
nut to remove
looseness
from
cable when
lever is in bottom
notch.
5_ Attach
throttte
control
cable attached
to left rear

threaded

control
nut.

UPPER CHUTE
CONTROL ROD
LOWER CHUTE
CONTROL ROD

Remove top nut from threaded
end of cable and
slide cable through
slot in lower edge of control
panel.

10.

Check

WHEEL

sprocket

end of chute

DRIVE

control

CONTROL

rod to make

RODS

sure

teeth
on sprocket
fully
engages
holes in flange
around
bottom
of discharge
chute.
If adjustment
is necessary,
simply
loosen screws
attaching
lower chute
control
rod
bracket
to main frame and sIide bracket up or down until
teeth

on sprocket

1 I. Attach
drive control
A.

engages

holes

upper wheel drive
rod as follows:

fully

control

Place wheel

B. Attach
screw

drive control

in flange.
rod to lower

wheel

lever in NEUTRALposition.

upper and lower rod ends with a _ x 3,4inch
and 3/8inch Iocknut as shown in figure 6 and

tighten securely.
NOTE: If rod ends do not line up,
proceed with the following
steps.
C. Loosen
upper

screws
wheel

in retaining
drive

bracket

rod (below

at top end

control

panel).

D. Move rod left or right (make sure lever stops in
NEUTRAL position)
until holes in rods line up and
place 3,_x 3,4inch screws through both rods. Tighten
securely.
E. Retighten
UPPER WHEEL
3/S _NCH

DRIVE

LOCKNUT

loosened

screws

CONTROL

ROD

on retaining

bracket.

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LOWER WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ROD

--5 m

SKID and GAGE WHEEL
(Height) ADJUSTMENT

A CAUTION

The operation
of any powered outdoor equipment
in foreign
objects
being thrown
into the eyes,
result
in severe
eye damage.
Always
wear
safety
glasses
or eye shields
before beginning
snow thrower
operation.
We
recommend
Wide
Vision
Safety
Mask
for over spectacles
or
standard
safety
glasses,
available
at
SEARS Retail or Catalog Stores.

For packing purposes, the gage wheels on this unit
were adjusted all the way up to lowest height
position, Adjust height as instructed below before
using snow thrower,
This unit is equipped with a pair of skids mounted on the back
side of the auger housing and a pair of gage wheels located
on the outside of the auger housing. Both the skids andgage
wheels are used to elevate the front of the machine up to 1
inch. Figure 7 shows both parts.

Familiarize
Operational

When removing snow from hard surface area such as paved
driveway or sidewalk, we suggest use of gage wheels only, to
elevate front of machine to desired height. To change height
of gage wheels:

up and tighten
have been set.

skids

to full

Operating
follows:

(figures

•

controls

desired

with

8 & 9) and their functions

the

are as

Power Clutch Lever - The power clutch lever controls
forward or reverse
motion of the unit when the wheel

unit motion and impeller/auger
rotation
slowly but firmly and all the way down
grip.

UP position
•

AUGER
HOUSING

stop. Engage
against hand

Impeller/Auger
Drive Control Lever - Used to disengage power to impeller/auger
without interfering with
power to drive wheels. Pull up to engage. Push down to
disengage.
NOTE: Power clutch lever must be in released (disengaged)
position before impeller/auger
lever position is changed.

e Throttle
Control Lever - This snowthrower
is equipped
with a control panel mountedthrottle
control lever used
to control speed of engine, There are three positions
on
the throttle
control - Stop - Slow - Fast.

LOW SE'n'IN G

HIGH SETTING

O Wheel

SKID
,INT|NG
SCREW
FLATWASHER

Drive

Lever
Choice

- Used to select desired
of five forward

speeds,

unit
neu-

_) Chute Deflector
Lever- The distance snow will be discharged
can be adjusted
by raising
chute deflector
(figure 8) for more distance,
or lowering
for less distance. Pull lever up to top notch for most distance.
Push
lever down to bottom
notch for least distance.

SKID

BOLT

When
removing
snow from rock or unpaved
construction;
we suggest you raise the front of the machine with the skids.
To raise the machine
with the skids:

DANGER
Do not put
the engine

1. Loosen the skid mounting
nuts (figure 7) and push the
skid down until the front of the machine
is raised to desired
mounting

Control

speed or direction.
tral and reverse.

GAGE WHEEL
SHOULDER

Retighten

and

drive control lever is in the appropriate
position. When
the operator's
hand is removed from the power clutch
lever, tension is removed
from drive belts, therefore

LOCKNUT

height.

equipment

CONTROLS

3. Set wheel on other side at same height.
4. Loosen, pull
after gage wheels

the

OPERATING

1. Remove Iocknut on shoulder bolt through gage wheel
(figure 7).
2. Relocate shoulder bolt into hole representing
height and replace Iocknut.

yourself
with
Precautions,

can result
which can

hands in or near the deflector
is running.

chute

while

nuts.
IMPELLER/AUGER

2. Set skid on other side at same height. NOTE: Be sure
that front of unit is set at same height on both sides.

CONTROL

LEVER

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
CHUTE

DEFLECTOR LEVER
L DRIVE CONTROL LEVER

DANGER
Be certain
to maintain
proper ground
clearance
for
your particular
area to be cleared.
Objects
such as
gravel,
rocks
or other
debris,
if struck
by the
impeller/auger,
may be thrown
with sufficient
force
to cause personal
injury
or property
damage.

POWER
CLUTCH
LEVER
%
OIL FILL CAP
& DIPSTICK

--6--

@ Chute Control
Rod - Used to change direction
of snow
discharge.
Turn handle counterclockwise
to turn chute
to left. Turn handle clockwise
to turn chute to Hght. All
snow can be discharged
to one side by changing
chute
direction
when changing
direction
of travel.
@ Choke Lever - Set choke
to start engine.

lever to FULL CHOKE

@ Primer Button - Used to inject fuel directly
tor manifold
to insure fast starts.

thrower
unit.

Switch
engine

- Switch must be turned to ON position
and turned
to OFF position
to stop

•

Starter
starter.

Handle

- This

with

along
"-,

the

to push the

drive

control

DANGER

attempt
to
lodged
in
precautions"

Move

Do not attempt

impeller/auger

remove
auger

1, Move
impeller/auger
OFF position.
fl4/-

lever to the ON position.

the drive mechanism:
Release the power
the wheel
drive
control
lever
to the

a recoil

CHOKE LEVER

_--

path.

NEUTRAL
position.
Set
lever to the OFF position.

Do not
become
following
_==

control

clutch lever to begin impeller/auger
motion.
As the unit starts to move,
on the bandies and guide the snow

the cutting

6. To disengage
clutch
lever.
Set

into carbure-

Ignition
to start
engine.

is equipped

5. Press the power
rotation
and forward
maintain
a firm hold

position

unit

4. Set the impeller/auger

wheel

any
item
that
without
taking

drive

control

control
lever

may
the

lever

to NEUTRAL

position.

IGNITION

SWITCH

SNOW

THROWER

CHUTE

CONTROL

OPERATION

a building
as hidden objects
force to cause damage.

To engage
follows:

the self-propeINng

1. Start
Engine.

the

engine

drive

could

be thrown

mechanism,

as described

in paragraph

Turn

Remove

BEFORE
A can of high
unit.

is for extra

deep,

To Start

wet,

position.

plug.

Release pressure
from power
drive control lever to NEUTRAL

STARTING
quality

5W-20

ENGINE
motor

oil is supplied

1. Remove
the oil cap and dipstick
crankcase
to the FULL line on dipstick
pints),

chute control
rod (figure 9), position
the
so as to discharge
the snow with the wind.

1 position

to OFF
spark

position.

the oil cap and dipstick

3. Always
check oif level before
after each five hours of continuous
Do not overfill.

3. Select
proper speed for snow conditions
as outlined
below and set wheel drive control
lever to desired position.
A. Number

key

lever to STOP

To stop backward
motion:
clutch
lever. Return wheel

2. Replace

2. Using
the
discharge
chute

throttle

7. To move unit backwards:
Place wheel
drive control
lever in REVERSE position and press the power clutch lever.

with

proceed

Move

6. Do not place your
hands in the auger
or
discharge
chute.
Use
a pry bar. The
engine
compression
could cause the auger to rotate sharply
when lodged item is removed,
if above precautions
are not followed.

ROD

The most
effective
use of the snow
thrower
wilt be
establishsd
by experience,
taking
into consideration
the
terrain,
wind
conditions
and the depth and weight
of the
snow. It is the wind conditions
and building
location
which
will determine
the direction
of the discharge
chute. Since the
wind will tend to blow the discharged
snow back into the
cleared
area, it wilt be necessary
to change
the chute
direction
to offset this condition.
NOTE: Do not throw snow
towards
sufficient

with

your

(figure
10) and fill
(approximately
1V2

and tighten

securely.

starting
the engine and
use. Add oil as required.

OIL FILL CAP
& DIPSTICK

heavy

SROW,

B. Number
2 position
is for deep, wet, heavy snow.
Experience
will help make choice between
position
1 and 2.
C. Number
D.

3 position

Number 4 position
over bare or plowed
light

is for light

fluffy

snow.

is mainly for transporting
unit
areas, but may be used for very

snow.

E. Number 5 position
or plowed areas.

is for transporting

DANGER

unit over bare

The moment the wheel drive control lever is set in a
position other than NEUTRAL and the power clutch
lever on the right hand grip is pressed, the snow
thrower will move forward.

IGER

GEAR

--7--

CASE

OIL

FILL

PLUG

4. Change crankcase oil after the first 2 hours of operation
and after each 25 hours of operation thereafter, or at the
beginning of each season, whichever comes first.

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

5. To drain the oil, see paragraph
Maintenance section of this manual.

9. Run engine
at or near top speed.
NOTE:
To help
prevent
possible
freeze-up
of rewind
starter,
proceed
as
follows
after each snow blowing
job:

Lubrication

6. Fill gas
tank
with
clean,
fresh,
unleaded
grade
automotive
gasoline.
Leaded regular
grade gasoline
is an
acceptable
substitute.
Do not use Ethyl or high octane
gasoline,
Be certain container
is clean and free from rust or
foreign
particles.
Never use gasoline
that may be stale fiom
long periods of storage
in the container.

A. With engine running,
continuous
fuil arm
Pulling
sound.

Never fill the gas tank while engine
is running or is
hot.
Immediately
wipe
off any spilled
gasoline
before attempting
to start engine.

A. With
engine
not running,
wipe
all snow
and
moisture
from carburetor
cover in area of control
levers. Also move control
levers backward
and
forward
several times.

7. Check oil level in gear case by removing oil leve! fill plug
(figure 10). Oil should be visible in hole. If not, insert a funnel
that has an adjustable
neck and add SEARS SAE-30
(or
equivalent)
engine
oil until it starts
to run out of hole.
Replace plug and tighten securely.

IMPORTANT:
After each use of the snow thrower,
stop the
engine,
remove
the ignition
key, remove
all accumulated
snow from the unit and wipe clean. Store the snow thrower
in a protected
area.

ENGINE

NOTE: To prevent or cure iceing of cables and control, a deicer can be used. De-icer
is available
in the automotive

The snow thrower
engine is equipped
with a recoil starter.
The operation
of this engine
is controlled
by the throttle
control lever (figure 8). Before starting the engine, be certain
that you have read and followed
all the instructions
on the
preceding pages.

department

WARNING
areas

feet,
parts

exceed

wheel

2. Move
position.

impeller/auger

Move

drive

ignition

throttle

muffler

150 ° F, Avoid

1, Move
position.

3. Rotate
position.

SEARS

Store.

attention
Also
be

to instruction
extra careful

comes in contact
with
on or near engine.

poorly
carbon

muffler

on
that

the
no

or any other

de-icer
de-icer
hot area

hair and loose clothing
away from
on engine and snow thrower.

- Temperature

may

enclosed,
contains
gas.

nearest

CAUTION

DANGER
Keep hands,
any moving

of your

Pay close
container.

Never
run engine
indoors
or in
ventilated
areas.
Engine
exhaust
monoxide,
an odorless
and deadly

of starter rope wilt produce a loud clattering
This is not harmful
to the engine or starter.

10. To stop forward
motion,
release
power
clutch
lever
(figure
8) on right handle.
To stop engine,
move throttle
control lever to STOP position
and move ignition switch key
to OFF position. NOTE: To help prevent possible freeze-up of
engine controls,
proceed as follows
after each snow blowing
job:

DANGER

TO START

pull starter rope hard with a
stroke
three
or four times.

control

switch

control

lever

control

(figure

lever

key (figure

lever

and

these

(figure

nearby

areas,

CAUTION

8) to NEUTRAL

(figure

8) to OFF

9) clockwise

9) to FAST

5. Move choke lever (figure 9) to FULL CHOKE
NOTE:
Do not choke a warm engine.
6. Push primer button
prime a warm engine.

(figure

9) 2 times.

Always
repairs

NOTE;

DRIVE

remove the spark
or adjustments,

BELT

plug

before

making

any

ADJUSTMENT

This unit is equipped with two drive belts located just in front
of engine under belt cover (figure 11 ). Figure 12 shows both
belts and idler pulleys.
Belt nearest
engine
is unit drive
(wheels)
belt.
Other
belt
(farthest
from
engine)
is
impeller/auger
drive belt.

to ON

position,
position.

If adjustment
either belt:

Do not

becomes

necessary

1. Remove belt cover (figure

due to wear

or stretch

11 ).

7. Pull starter
handle (figure
9) rapidly.
NOTE:
Do not
allow starter
handle to snap back but rewind slowly while
keeping a firm hold of starter handle.

DANGER
Do not put hands, feet or loose clothing in or near the
deflector
chute or auger housing
while
engine
is
running.

8. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
move choke lever slowly to OFF position. If engine falters,
return to 1/2choke until it runs smoothly, the move to OFF
--8--

2. Loosen Iocknut
pulley
toward
belt
Tighten
securely.

on idler pulley (figure 12) and push idler
until
sufficient
tension
is achieved.

3. Check
beltguides(figure12)forproper
clearances
as
follows:IMPORTANT:
Neverloosenbothbeltguidesat
sametime.Adjustonebeltguide,retighten, then adjust
other

5. A brake (figure
12) that stops impeller/auger
pulley
when power clutch lever is released is not adjustable.
When
brake is operating
properly,
the impeller/auger
should stop
within 5 seconds after power clutch lever is released. If brake
is not operating
properly,
replace
pad as follows:

guide.
A,

Ptace

B. Have

impeller!auger
someone

engaged

lever

hold

in ENGAGE

power

clutch

position.

lever

down

A. Use original equipment
section
of this manual

position.

D. Adjust
right belt guide, if necessary,
to a clearance
between
guide and belt of not less than V8 inch or
more than V_ inch.

CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
ADJUSTMENT

E. Be sure
securely
adjusted

If adjustment
becomes
Step
4 of paragraph
section
of this manual.

belt guide
mounting
screws
guides
from
slipping
from

UNIT IMPELLER/AUGER
DRIVE
BELT
BELT
GUIDE

RIGHT

POWER

BELT
.._.
,LEFT
BELT

DRIVE

IMPELLER/AUGER

belt cover

Remove

two

in place

and remove

screws

that

PULLEY BRAKE

hold belt cover

impeller/auger

lever

C. Have

someone

power

engaged
D.

Retighten

hold

as
in
is

1 1).

hold belt guides

and power

clutch

screws.

extension
POWER CLUTCH BRACKET

extension.

B. Place

(figure

that

adjust cable length
Controls
Assembly
If further
adjustment

5. Readjust belt guides as instructed
in Steps 3 and 4 in
paragraph
Drive
Belt Adjustment.
NOTE:
Loosen
and
adjust one belt guide at a time or power clutch bracket may
move causing
adjustment
to be lost.

4. A third belt guide is located under belt cover extension
(figure 13). To adjust this belt guide, proceed
as follows:
A.

ADJUSTMENT

3. Move
power
clutch
bracket
until
pin in selector
assembly (figure
14) is centered
in holes in impeller/auger
and wheel
drive arms.

PULLEY

4.
PULLERY'

CABLE

If adjustment
becomes
necessary,
instructed
in Step 7 in paragraph
Assembly
section
of this manual.
required,
proceed
as follows:

GUIDE

2. Loosen screws
bracket (figure 14).

IDLER

CABLE

necessary,
adjust as instructed
in
Controls
Assembly
in Assembly

CLUTCH

1. Remove

ENGINE

Parts

B. Remove two screws from top of brake arm. Replace
worn pad with new pad and attach with removed
screws.

C. Adjust
left belt guide, if necessary,
to a clearance
between
guide and be}t of not more than 1/16 inch.

to tighten
to prevent
positions.

part. See Unit Repair
for proper part.

in ENGAGE
clutch

lever

position.
down

position.

Loosen nut holding
guide to a clearance
inch.

belt guide (figure 1 3) and adjust
from belt of not more than 1/1 6

SELECTOR

wHEEL
DRIVE

E. Tighten
nut
belt cover.

and

ASSEMBLY

replace

belt

cover

extension

ARM

and

POWER CLUTCH
CABLE

IMPELLER/AUGEF
DRIVE ARM
/

WHEEL

DRIVE

Adjustment

to wheel

CONTROL
drive controf

1. Unit is not in neutral
in NEUTRAL position.

BELT GUIDE

Reverse

position

when

ADJUSTMENT
rod will

wheel

can not be fully

drive control

lever is

If any of these

A. With
engine
running
and power
clutch
depressed,
locate neutral
position
of wheel
control
lever.

--9--

if:

reached.

3. Fifth (5th) gear can not be fully reached.
three conditions
exist, adjust as follows:

BELT COVER
EXTENSION

be necessary

lever
drive

B. Leave wheel
drive control
lever in position
neutral
was
obtained
and release
power
lever. Shut off engine.
C. Loosen screws in retaining
end of wheel drive control

where
cutch

pin through
selector
arm should engage
wheel drive arm
only and clear impeller/auger
drive arm by at least +/8 inch.
To adjust to these positions:

bracket (figure 15)at top
rod (under control panel).

D. Slide retaining
bracket and rod left or right until
wheel
drive
control
lever
is in proper
neutral
position.
Tighten
screws in retaining
bracket.

RETAINING

CLUTCH

C. Reclamp

LEVER

Never

by tightening

DANGERstop

attempt

to manually

loosened

auger

Afrom

to obtain

screw.

turning,

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION
Never tamper with engine governor
which is factory
set for proper engine speed. Over+speeding
engine
above factory
high speed setting can be dangerous,
If you think the engine governed
high speed needs
adjusting,
contact
your
nearest
SEARS
Service
Center
who
has
the
proper
equipment
and
experience
to make any necessary
adjustments,
Changing
warranty.

of engine

SPARK
IMPELLER!AUGER
ADJUSTMENT

CONTROL

control

should

wil! not engage

CABLE

need adjustment
or will

not disengage,

Check
0.030

CLUTCH

PLUG

governed

speed

will

void engine

ADJUSTMENT

the spark plug periodically
and reset
inch using a wire feeler gauge.

spark plug gap to

The condition
of the spark plug may be determined
by color.
A carbonized
plug is black and burnt plugs are greyish
in
color, whereas
a normal functioning
spark plug is brown. If a
new spark plug is required, refer to the Engine Repair Parts
section for proper replacement
spark plug.

because
adjust

1. Remove belt cover (figure 11).

POWER

control

HIGH SPEED and IDLE ADJUST NEEDLES are pre+set at the
factory and re-adjustment
should notbe necessary.
NOTE: If
you think the carburetor
needs adjusting,
contact your
nearest
SEARS
Service
Center
who
has
the proper
equipment
and
experience
to
make
any
necessary
adjustments.

UPPER WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL R_

impeller/auger
as follows:

cable

CARBURETOR

BRACKET

If impeller/auger

that clamps impeller!auger
bracket (figure 16).

B. Move cable forward
or backward
in clamp
proper position
mentioned
above.

E. Start engine and check adjustment
by moving lever
to each position,
NOTE: Be sure to check to see that
NEUTRAL is properly
reached from both directions
(from reverse and from forward
gear).
POWER

Loosen screw
cable to cable

Before
graphite

CABLE

installing
spark
grease to insure

plug,
coat
threads
easy removal.

lightly

with

IMPELLER/AUGER
CONTROL

CABLE

SCREW

DRIVE

BELT

REPLACEMENT

The drive belts on this unit are of special construction
and
should
be replaced with original equipment
belts available
from your nearest SEARS Store or Service Center.
To Replace
I.
CLAMP

CABLE

BRACKET
SELECTOR

ARM

2. Move
impeller/auger
ENGAGE and check action

1/+INCH

control
of selector

CLEARANCE

Remove

Unit

Drive

belt cover

Belt

(belt

(figure

nearest

engine):

11).

2+ Loosen
swing guide

screw
holding
left belt guide (figure
away from pulley. Retighten
screw.

12) and

3. Loosen
swing guide

screw holding right belt guide (figure
away from puIley. Retighten
screw.

12) and

4. Roll belt off engine pulley. NOTE: It will be necessary to
roll impeller/auger
drive belt off engine pulley to allow unit
drive belt to be removed
from engine pulley.

lever
from
OFF to
arm (figure 16). When

5. Remove
pulleys.

impeller/auger
control
lever is in ENGAGE
position,
pin
through
selector arm should fully engage wheel drive arm
and impeller/auger
drive arm. When lever is in OFF position,

6. Install

--10--

belt
new

threading

belt in reverse

up
order.

between

large

drive

1. Remove
UNIT

SNOW CHAIN

DRIVE

PULLEY

the

parts

of the

broken

2. Align the hole in the auger
shaft. Install new shear bolt.

ROLLER

CHAIN

bolt.

with

the hole

in the auger

REPLACEMENT

There are two roller chains on this unit as shown in figure
17. Bottom cover witI have to be removed
to reach chains.
1. Stand
unit
up on auger end,
bottom
cover and remove cover.
2. Locate

master

link (figure

remove

19) in chain

screws

from

to be replaced.

3. Check position
of open end of keeper link (figure 19) so
that replacement
Iink can be installed
in the same manner.
Open end of keeper link must be in trailing
position
when
chain is operating
in direction
required for forward
motion of
unit.
ROLLER CHAINS

LOWER

4. Remove

BELT GUIDES

master

5. Install
IMPELLER/AUGER

To Replace
engine):
!.

Remove

Impeller/Auger

Drive

Belt {belt

belt cover (figure

3. Loosen
screws
holding
and swing guides away from

farthest

from

lower
belt.

new

belt

in reverse

remove

belt

screws

guides

bottom

cover

drive pulley
pulleys.

and

SHEAR

t7)

DIRECTION

bolt.

LINK
must

trail)

and

return

unit

(figure
Belt

a broken

TRAVEL

MASTER

LINK

inch

operating

12) as instructed
Adjustment
in

SNOW

REPLACEMENT

CHAIN

REMOVAL

To remove the snow chains, release the chain hooks (figure
17). Flatten the chain out on the ground and push unit off the
chain. Illustration
is the reverse of removal,

LUBRICATION

REPLACEMENT

To replace

of removal.

Tile replacement
of the transmission
on this unit is a major
service
operation
and
should
be done
by a trained
technician.
The Transmission
Repair Parts section of this
manual contains
a list of replacement
parts and illustrations
to assist
the trained
technician
in making
repairs
and
ordering proper replacement
parts.

The main auger assembty is made up of a right and Teft auger.
Each is secured with a special bolt (figure 18) that acts as a
shear bolt. These bolts are designed
to break if an object
becomes
lodged in the auger. Three spare shear bolts and
nuts have been furnished
with your unit. If additional
bolts
are required,
order genuine
replacement
bolts. Use of a
harder
bolt will
destroy
the protection
provided
by this
special
follows:

chain.

order

TRANSMISSION

belt cover.

BOLT

in reverse

engine

order.

8. Adjust
right and left belt guides
in Step
3 in paragraph
Drive
Adjustment
section of this manual.
9. Replace

end

link and remove

from

(figure

6. Move lower beJt guides back to within
1/16
Impeller/auger
drive pulley and tighten
screws.
7. Replace
position.

KEEPER

chain

1 !).

4. Roll belt off impeller/auger
pulley and remove between
drive
Install

PULLEY

(Open

2, Stand
unit up on auger end,
bottom cover and remove cover.

DRIVE

new

shear

bolt,

proceed

sHEAR

BOLT

For lubrication
points, frequency
lubricant, see Lubrication
Chart.

of lubrication

and type of

1. Check crankcase
oil level before starting
engine
and
after each 5 hours of continuous
use. Add SEARS 5W-30
motor oif or equivalent
as required.
Change crankcase
oil
after
first 2 hours of operation
and every 25 hours of
operation
thereafter,
or at beginning
of each season. NOTE:
SEARS
5W-30
or 10W
motor
oil (or equivalent)
are
acceptable
substitutes.
To Drain

Oil,

Proceed

as Follows:

A. Remove

oil fill cap and dipstick

B° Remove

oil drain

cap (figure

(figure

20).

C. Tip unit toward
oit drain cap and drain oil into a
suitable container.
NOTE: OiI will drain more freely
when warm.
D.

LEFT AUGER
AUGER
RIGHT
SHEAR

GEAR CASE

AUGER

BOLT

--11--

Replace oil drain cap securely and fill crankcase
proper level shown on dipstick (approximately
pints).

to
11,/2

2. Check auger gear case oil level before each use by
removing
oil level plug as shown in Lubrication
Chart, Oil
should be visible in hole. If oil is required,
remove oil fill plug
and add SEARS SAE 30 engine oil until oil begins to run out
oil level hole. Replace plug and tighten securely.

OILFILL
CAP
&DIPSTICK

t. Prior
toshutdownfor30days
ormore,and
drain gasoline
from fuel tank.

storage,

for seasonal

DANGER
Drain fuel into approved
from open flame.
2. Run engine until
due to lack of fuel,

fuel

container outdoors, away

tank

is empty

and engine

stops

3, Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of engine oil
through
spark plug hole into cylinder.
Crank engine several
times to distribute
oil. Replace spark plug.
4. Store unit in wheel down, operating
position.
If unit is
stored in any other position,
oil from crankcase
could enter
cylinder
head, causing
a service
problem.
5. When
storing
unit
season, service REWIND
A.

OIL DRAIN

AUGER

CAP

3. The transmission
for
some
reason,
transmission
checked

ENGINE

at the end of the snow
STARTER as follows:

Remove rewind starter from engine and brush
accumulation
of dirt and debris from starter
and pawl post (figure 21).

B. Apply a few drops of engine
rotate starter
a few times.

GEAR CASE

C, Reinstall
retaining

has been factory fubricated
for life. If,
lubricant
should
leak
out,
have
by a competent
repairman.

blowing

starter on engine.
nuts are tightened

away
pawl

oil to each pawl post and
Be sure the four starter
securely.

SERVICE

Unless
the operator
is fully
qualified
to make
engine
adjustments
and repairs, it is recommended
that such work
be done by technicians
trained to work on snow thrower
type
gasoline

engines.

The Engine

Repair

Parts

section

of this

manual

contains

list of engine rep{acement
parts and illustrations
to assist the
trained
technicians
in making repairs
and ordering
proper
replacement
parts.
._r_////

UNIT

STORAGE

The snow
thrower
should
be immediately
prepared
for
storage at the end of the season or if the unit is to be un-used
for 30 days or more.

the

ENGINE

2. Inspect ti_e snow thrower
tighten
all loose hardware.

STORAGE

1. Clean the
unit dry.

unit

3. Oil all points

DANGER

Gasoline, if permitted to stand un-used for extended
periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits
which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and
cause engine malfunction,
To avoid this condition,
proceed as follows:

DANGER
your

person

and/or

It is highly
in serious

described

remove

for worn

all debris

and wipe

or damaged

in paragraph

thrower
in a protected
protection.

parts,

Lubrication.
area and cover

A yearly
checkup
or tuneup
by the SEARS
Service
Department
is a good way
of insuring
that your snow
thrower
will provide
maximum
performance
for the next
season.

Handle gasoline carefully,
careless
use could result

thoroughly;

4. Store the snow
the unit for additional

Never
store engine
with fuel in tank indoors
or in
enclosed,
poorly ventilated
enclosures,
where
fuel
fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light
as on a furnace,
water heater,
clothes
dryer, etc.

flammable
and
fire damage
to

property.

--12--

ENGtNE

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

O
ALL FLANGE
BEARINGS

O
ROLLER

CHAIN

GAGE

WHEEL

AUGER

GEAR

CASE

Add Sears S.A.E. 10W oil (or equivalent)

Add Sears 5W-20

every 2 hours and after each use.

Add Sears S.A.E. 30W oil {or equivafent) as required. Check before each use.

Remove chute and coat with clinging type grease such as lubriplate once each season.

oil {or equivalent) as required. Check every 5 hours and before each use.

For Service

Helps Chart,
--13--

see page 27.

CRAFTSMAN

24"

SNOW

THROWER

MODEL

NUMBER

536,918300

14
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2
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19
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5O
11

Ref.

Item 4

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11
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47

iTEMS

ALL UNNUMBERED
ARE INTERCHANGEABLE
WITH OPPOSITE
SIDE

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Ref, Item 38
Page 16

Ref. Item
Page 16

CRAFTSMAN
Key
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
I0
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Pa_ No.
49551
122052
49106
49569
122033
996407
25644
49576
49557
49558
9413447
50168
22822
443874
50607
997316
9417373
67194
68416
68413

*Standard
o1

Hardware

24"

SNOW

THROWER

Key
No.

Description
Cable, Impeller/Auger
Control
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 5/16-18
x 13,4 In.
Push Nut, 3/16
In.
Bracket,
Chute Deflector
Cable
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 5/16-18
x 13/8 rn.
*Fiatwasher,
5/16
In. I.D.
Spring
Hand Grip
Lever Assembly,
Chute Deflector
Bracket, Chute Deflector
Lever
Locknut,
5/16-18
Thd
Panel, Control
Knob, Wheel Drive Control Lever
*Screw,
Hex Hd, No. 10-24 xY_ In.
Knob, Control
Lever
Locknut,
No. 10-24 Thd
*FIatwasher,
No. 10
Decal, Chute Control
Decal, Craftsman
Decal,
Items

Control
- May

MODEL

PaneJ
Be Purchased

. ..I
Locally.

NUMBER

Pa_

No.

21
22

271166
50198

23
24
25
26
27

50197
25494
50393
50146
50152

28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38

9423771
122119
9413534
48395
455481
48400
120228
48399
23940
997319
23939

536.918300

Description
Locknut,
Keps, No. 10-24 Thd
Control Assembly,
Impeller/
Auger
Control Assembly,
Throttle
Shoulder
Bolt
Lever Assembly,
Wheel
Drive
Rod, Wheel Drive, Upper
Retainer
Bracket, Wheel
Drive
Rod
*Screw,
Hex Hd, No. 10-24 x 1/2in.
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 3/g-16 x 3,4 In.
Locknut,
3/8-16 Thd
Sprocket,
9 Tooth
*Roll Pin, 3/16 x 1 In.
Bracket, Lower Chute Control Rod
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 5/16-18
x % in_
Rod, Chute Control,
Lever
U-Bolt
Locknut,
No. 10-32 Thd
Spring

Key
No.
39

40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56

Part

No,

48402

180022
47323
9424215
48405
120638
122017
22O25
40631
48403
48441
49545
47422
48641
49544
49564
49008
133058
61817

Description

..........

Bracket,
Lower Chute Control
Rod, Rear
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 1A-20 x 1 In.
Pivot Block
Locknut,
_,4-20 Thd
Rod, Chute Control,
Upper
*Lockwasher,
Split, 5/16
Fn.
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 5/16-18
x 1 in.
Washer,
Formed
Nut, Retain
Bracket, Upper Chute Control Rod
Hand Grip
Handle, Left
Clamp, Cable
Hand Grip
Handle, Right
Cable, Power Clutch
Lever Assembly,
Power Clutch
*Screw,
Rd Hd, 1,4-20 x _,4 In.
Owner's.
Manual
(Not Illust.)

CRAFTSMAN

24"

SNOW

THROWER

MODEL

9
10

Ref.Item23
Page20
:'o

NUMBER

536.918300

13
ITEMS

ALL UNNUMBERED
ARE INTERCHANGEABLE
WITH OPPOSITE
SIDE

6
21

4
I

Ref. Item 3
Page 18

CRAFTSMAN
Key
No.

Pa_ No.

1
2
3
4
5
6

9413534
42619
49454
122119
68423
15316

7
8

48422
138538

9
10

!
_J

1I
12
13
t4
15
16
17
18
19
20
2t

35055
48424
41727
49577
49530
274517
40616
25177
48388
1O2883
27324
50158
50171

24"

SNOW

Description

Hardware

MODEL

,..

Key
No.

Locknut,
_/_-16 Thd
Screw, Taptite,
3/B-16 x Vz In.
Plate, Engine Mount
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 3/8-16 x 3,4 In.
Decal, Key, On/Off
Engine, Model No. 143.696102
(See Engine
Repair Parts List)
Spring
*Lockwasher,
Internal
Tooth,
5/16
In. I.D.
Screw, Taptite,
No. 10-24 x 1/2In.
Bracket,
Brake
Shoulder
Bolt
Pad, Brake
Belt Guide, Lower
*Flatwasher,
3/_ In. I.D.
Bearing,
ImpeIler
*Flatwasher,
3,4 In. I.D.
Pulley, Impeller/Auger
*Set Screw, 5/16-18
x 3¼ In.
Key, Hi-Pro, No. 606
Pulley, Transmission
Transmission,
Model No. 143.735
(See Transmission
Parts List)

*Standard

THROWER

Items

- May

Repair

Be Purchased

Locally.

NUMBER

Part

No.

22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

50150
120380
181566
36625
50154
50170
50641
50640
20307
50542
50155
50149
996407
120638
180087
50153
50169
41891
138485

41
42
43

41890
25072
48666

536.918300

Descrip,tion

..........

Gear, M;ter Drive
*Lockwasher,
Split, % In. I.D.
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 1A-28 x 3,4 In.
Ring, Retaining
Washer,
Thrust
Side Frame Assembly,
Roller Chain Assembly
Roller Chain Assembly
Link, Connector
Sprocket
& Bearing
Shaft, Intermediate

Right

Assembly

Spacer
*F}atwasher,
5/16
In. I.D.
*Lockwasher,
Spilt, 5/16
In. I.D.
Screw,
Hex Hd, 5/t6-18
x 2 In.
Washer,
Thrust
Side Frame Assembly,
Left
Washer,
Bow
*Lockwasher,
Externaf
Tooth,
5/16
In. I.D.
Shoulder
Bolt
Disc, Bearing
Retainer
Bearing,
Self-Aligning

Key
No.

Pa_

No.

44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53

9424215
48445
169
9413447
20712
180075
41709
36602
50624
35498

50163

55
56
57
58
59
60

50148
454512
50151
39024
50147
35144

61
62

50166
50164

Description

....

Locknut,
V_-20 Thd
Wheel & Tire Assembly
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 5/! 6-18 x 1% In.
Locknut,
5/16-18
Thd
Chains, Snow {Set of Two)
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 5/16-18
x % In.
Spacer
*Bolt, Carriage,
1,4-20 x % In.
Axle & Sprocket
Assembly
Screw,
Hex Washer
Hd Tap,
5/16-18
x 3/_ In.
Plate Assembly,
Transmission
Mounting
Bearing,
Flanged
Pin, Spring, 3/16
x 3,4 In.
Gear Miter Driver
Flat-washer,
1/2 In. I.D.
Rod, Wheel Drive, Lower
Screw,
Hex Hd Slotted Taptite,
No. 10-24 x _/_ In.
Cover, Bottom
Cover, Rear

CRAFTSMAN
Ref. Item
Page 114

24"" SNOW

THROWER

MODEL

NUMBER

536.918300

22
ALL UNNUMBERED
ITEMS INTERCHANGEABLE
WITH OPPOSITE
SIDE

3
2

Ref, Item 2
Page 16

L
Ref, Item 3
Page 14

Ref. Item

51 \

55 _

Ref. item 23
Page 20

CRAFTSMAN
Key
No.

L
c.O

Part

No.

t
2
3
4

159920
138479
41652
49012

271166
120228
180016

8
9
10
11

120380
9424215
48994
t 20394

40886

49018

14
15
16
17
18
19

49527
49010
49531
456836
49014
48991

*Standard

Hardware

24-

SNOW

THROWER

Key
No.

Description
Screw, No. 10-24 × 1/2 In.
Lockwasher,
External Tooth
Clip, Wire
Bracket, Impel[er/Auger
Cable
Nut, Keps,
*Screw,
Hex No_
Hd, I0-24
5/16-18Thd x % In.
Screw, Hex Hd, _,4-20 x 1/2 In.
Lockwasher,
Split
Locknut,
1,4-20 Thd
Plate, Idler Mount
Washer
Screw, Taptite,
Hex Washer
_A-20 x 3,/8In.
Brace
Spring,
Idler
Arm, Wheel
Drive
Spacer
Pin, 1/_ x 21/_ In.
Clevis Pin
Bracket,
Power Clutch
Items

MODEL

Hd,

Cable

- May Be Purchased

Locally.

2O
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39

NUMBER

536.918300
Key

Part No.
121223
49019
24347
49OO9
49016
49017
36285
48140
138557
46376
47410
45892
49504
50610
120382
124829
3140
46511
120918
49505

Description

No.

Cotter Pin, 1/16
Selector
Assy
Spring
Arm, Impeller/Auger
Bracket,
Mounting
Plate

x 3/_ In.

Drive

Key, Ignition
Locknut (Switch
Part)
Lockwasher
(Switch
Part)
Switch (Incl. Items 26, 27 & 28)
Wire Assembfy,
Ignition
Carriage
Bolt, 3/8-16 x tl/2 In.
Idler Arm, Primary
Pulley, Idler
Lockwasher,
Split 3/8 In,
Nut, Hex Jam, 3/8-16 Thd
Washer,
Wave
Bolt, Shoulder
Screw,
Hex Hd, %-16 x 11/2 In.
Idler

Arm,

Auger

40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58

Pa_

No.

50608
9413534
41727
138538
41728
49581
26794
44917
998503
120741
120638
49822
49570
48999
9413447
35144

46161
48534
68415

Description
Roller Arm Assembly
*Locknut,
3/8-16 Thd
Bolt Shoulder
Lockwasher,
Internal
Tooth
Spacer
V-Belt
Key, Square,
_/_x 1 I/2 in.
Pulley, Engine
*Set Screw,
5/16-18
x 1,4 In.
*Screw,
Hex Hd, 5/16-24
x 3,/4In.
*Lockwasher,
Split, 5/16
f.D.
Belt Guide, LH.
V-Belt
Mounting
Bracket Auxiliary
*Locknut,
5/16-18
Thd
Screw,
Stotted Hex Hd, Taptite,
10-24 x 3/8 In.
Extension,
Belt Cover
Cover, Belt
Decal

CRAFTSMAN

24"

SNOW

THROWER

MODEL

NUMBER

536.918300
_ J

Ref. Item
Page 14

--I

CRAFTSMAN
No,

Pa_ No.

1
2
3
4
5
6

49573
67173
49560
120834
9413447
49550

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

180016
47240
9424215
49555
997316
49552
9413534
274517
27318
39119
271184
446363
25091
126358
6768O

24"

SNOW

THROWER

Description
Screw, Hex Hd, No' 10-24 x 5/8 In.
Decal, Caution
Chute Assembly, Top
*Screw, Hex Hd, 5/16-18 x ¾ In.
Locknut, 5/16-18 Thd, Type N
Chute Assembly, Bottom
*Screw, Hex Hd, _-20 x ½ In.
Chute Clip
Locknut, Hex, _-20 Thd, Type N
Chute Rod
Locknut, No. 10-24 Thd
Spring
Locknut, 3/8-16 Thd
*Flatwasher, 3/8 ID
Gage Wheel Assembly
Shoulder Bolt
*Nut, Keps, 5/16-18
*Flatwasher, 5/16 tD
Skid
Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1 In.
Decal, Caution

*Standard Hardware Items - May Be Purchased Locally.

MODEL

NUMBER

Key
No.

Part No.

22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

68183
47238
67167
36602
180077
48209
48210
48216
48459
48217
48606
47256
454565
13322
48768
21970
48767
48264
48352
3021
24274

536.918300

Description
Decal, Caution
Cover Assembly, Impeller
Decal, Name
Carriage Bolt, ¼-20 x 5/8 In.
*Screw, Hex Hd, 5/16-18 x ¾ In.
Bearing, Retainer
Bearing, Self-Aligning
Auger Housing End, R.H.
Auger Cover & Scraper Assembly
Auger Housing End, L.H.
Impeller Shaft, Assembly
Impeller Assembly
Roll Pin, _ x 1¼ In.
Shear Bolt
Auger Assembly, R.H.
*Washer, 1 tD x % OD x .125 Thk
Auger Assembly, L.H.
Gear Case Assembly
Shaft, Gear Box, Long
*Key, Woodruff, No. 9
Oil Seal

Key
No.

Pan No.

43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51

46274
48275
32397
47787
21682
21681
48273
23700
48265

52
53
54
55
56
57

21684
48271
47801
48279
48272
48266

58
59
60

35498
48269
21922

Description
Bearing
Washer, Thrust
Bearing, Needle
Worm Gear
Spring Washer
Ring, Retaining
Bearing, Input, Front
Pipe Plug
Gear Case Assy, L.H. (Incl. Items
59 & 60)
*Key, Hi-Pro
Washer, Thrust
Gear, Bronze
Gasket, Gear Case
Shaft, Gear Box, Short
Gear Case Assy, R.H. (Incl. Items
59 & 60)
Screw, Taptite, 5/16-18 x _ In.
Bearing
Oil Seal

CRAFTSMAN

4-CYCLE

ENGINE

MODEl.NUMBER143.696102

72
124
169

--22--

CRAFTSMAN
Ref.
No.

Part
No.

1
2
3
4
5
5

32586B
27652
27642
32630
32783
32784

6
6

27878A
27880A

7
8
9
11
12
13
t4
14

27882
27881
32581
32680A
29783
27884
335928
33593B

33594B

34517

34518

34519

15
15
15
16
17

32595
32596
32597
27888
3259IC

18
19
2t

650662A
34242
32115

22
23

34034
31303B

24
25
25A
25B
26
28
29
30
3t
32
33
34
35
36
37

28427
34011A
3359O
33893A
"30684
650488
650493
610118
650489
"32631
30938A
30939A
650697A
65069f
33636

34251
Canada

38
39
40
41
43
44
45
46
48
49
50
52

"27896
28423
28424
28425
650128
27627
*27915
30195A
30196
30969
32678
32326A

4-CYCLE

ENGINE

Part Name

Ref.
No.

Cylinder Assy. (Incl. Nos. 2, 3 Et 4)
Pin, Dowel
Plug, Sq. hd. pipe (Oil drain)
Seat, Oil
Valve, Intake (Std.) (Incl. No. 9)
Valve,
Intake {1/32" oversize)
(Incl.
No. 9)
Valve, Exhaust IStd.) (Incl. No. 9)
Valve, Exhaust (1/32" oversize) (Incl.
No. 9)
Cap, Upper valve spring
Spring, Valve
Cap, Lower valve spring
Crankshaft Assy. (Incl. Nos. t2 8- t3)
Pin, Crankshaft gear
Gear, Crankshaft
Piston _t Pin Assy. (Incl. No. 16) (Std.)
Piston 8- Pin Assy. (Incl. No. 16) (.010
oversize)
Piston 8- Pin Assy. (incl. No. 16) (.020
oversize)
Piston, Pin 8 Ring Assy. (Inct. Nos. 15
8 16){Std.)
Piston, Pin 8 Ring Assy. (Incl. Nos. 15
8- t6) (.010 oversize)
Piston, Pin 8 Ring Assy. (Incl. Nos. 15
8- 16) (.020 oversize)
Ring Set, Piston (Std.)
Ring Set, Piston (.0t0 ov_ersize)
Ring Set, Piston (.020 oversize)
Ring, Piston pin retaining
Rod Assy., Connecting
(Incl. Nos. t8
8 19)
Screw, Connecting
rod
Dipper, Oil
Camshaft
{Mect}.
Compression
Release)
Lifter, Valve
Cover, Cytinder (Incl. Nos. 24, t06 _
147)
Seat, Oil
Dipstick, Oil (Incl. No. 25A)
"O" Ring
Tube, Oil filler
Gasket, Cylinder cover
Screw, Hex hd. Seres, i/4-20 x 1-1/4
Screw, Hex hd. Senqs, t/4 20 x 1 3/4
Cover, Spark plug
Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 1/4-20 x 5/8
Gasket, Cylinder head
Head, Cylinder
Cover, Cylinder head
Screw, Hex flange hd., 5/16-18 x2 1/2
Washer, Flat
Plug,
Spark
(Champion
J-8
or
equivalent)
Exc_
for Canada
Resistor Spark Plug {Canadian Regulations require RJ-17LM
resistor spark
plug)
Gasket, Valve spring cover
Body Assy., Breather
Element, Breather
Cover, Valve spring
Screw, Fil, hd. Seres, t0-24 x 1/2
Tube, Breather
Gasket, Intake
Flange, Carburetor (Incl. Nos. 77 E:t80)
Screw, Fil. hd. Seres, 5/t6 18 x 3/4
Cap, Oil drain
Nippie, Pipe
Lever, Governor

--23--

MODEL
P_t
No.

55
56
57
61
62
63

3O2O5
30826
30824
650494
30700
30699C

64
65

29536
650561

66
67
69
70
71
72
75
76
77
78

34374
34170
29747A
32158B
650490
8116
231688
29752
27793
28942

80
83
84
85
89
91
93
94
95
96
97
98

650572
29642
29826
29216
31291
34585
650764
32398
28820
34581
650257
650765

99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
t07
!08
109
t10
11I
112
1t3

650760
29538
26073
*2793O
32401
650694A
30196
31845
30591
29193
30588A
30590A
34159
34158
650561

114
115
1t7
118
119

34186
30998B
26460
30962
650665

120
12I
124
125
I26
127
129
130
131

650128
3O622
29716
34129
34133
34144
32589
31843A
28763

132

650548

NUMBER

143.696102

!
P_tName
Bracket, Governor adjusting
Spring, Extension
Link, Governor4o-throttle
Screw, Fil. hal. Seres, 6-40 x 5/16
Yoke, Governor
Rod Assy. Governor (Incl. Nos. 61 8
62)
Baffle, BIower housing
Screw,
Hex
washer
hal.
durlock,
1/4-20 x 5/8
Decal, Instruction
Decal, Instruction
Screw, Hex hd. Sems, 5/16-24 x 3/4
Housing, Blower (Ind. Nos. 135 8 136)
Washer, 8elleville
Nut, Crankshaft
Gasket, Carburetor
Nut 8r Lockwasher
Assy., 1/4-28
Clip, Conduit
Screw, Hex washer hd. Seres, 10-32 x
3/8
Screw, Fiat hd. Seres, 1/4-28 x 1-1/8
Ring, Retaining
Screw, Hex washer hd., 10-32 x 3/4
Locknut,
Hex, 10-32
Plug, Cover
Knob, Control
Nut, "U" Type
Bracket, Carburetor
cover
Screw, Fil. hd. Seres, 10-32 x 1/2
Cover, Carburetor
Screw, Pan hd. Sems, 8-32 x 5/16
Screw,
Hex washer hd. seff-drillin9,
10-32 x 1/2
Screw, Pan hd. taptite, 8-32 x 7/16
Base, Engine mounting
Washer, Flat
Gasket. Muffler
Muffler
Screw, Hex flange hd., 5/16-18 x 2
Screw, Fil. hd., 5/16-18 x 3/4
Shaft, Mechanical
governor
Gear Assy., Governor (Incl. No. t10)
Ring, Retaining
Spool, Governor
Washer, Flat
Plate, Fuel tank mounting
Bracket, Fuel tank mounting
Screw,
Hex
washer
hd.
durlock,
t/4-20 x 5/8
Tank Assy., Fuel (Incl. No. 115)
Cap, Fuel
Clamp, Fuel line
Line, Fuel
Screw,
Hex washer hd. Seres, selftap, 1/4-t4 x 7/8
Screw, Fii. hd. Seres, 10 24 x 1/2
Extension, Blower housing
Screw, Pan hd. Seres, 1/4-28 x 7/16
Decat, Warning
Decal, Choke
Decal, "Primer"
Key, Flywheel
Bracket, Governor gear
Screw, Hex washer hd., shakeproof,
10-32 x 19/32
Screw, Hex washer hd., 8-32 x 5/16

*Indicates Parts Included in
Gasket Set, Ref. No. t69.

CRAFTSMAN
Ref.
No.
134
134A
t35
t36
t37
138
139
140
141
144
145
146
147
148
!49
150
152

4-CYCLE

ENGINE

Part

Ref.

Part Name

No.

33io8AControl
6! 0973
650736
33013
32312
32180A
32182
32183
32184
650542
33876
34240
31546
34126
28545
650643
34127

MAGNETO

MODELNUMBER143.696102

Assy.,
Remote
speed (incl.
Nos. 56 8- 134A)
Terminal Assy.
Screw, Pan hd., 10-t6 x 3/8
Cover, Starter bubble
Retainer, Primer bulb
Line, Primer
Primer Asy. (Incl. Nos. 137, 140 8-141)
Bulb, Primer
Body, Primer
Screw, Hex hd., 5/16-18 x 3/4
Gasket, Stator
Wire, Ground
Bushing, Crankshaft
Bracket, Grommet mounting
Grommet,
Plastic
Screw, Pan hd. self-tap, 8-18 x 3/8
Guard, Starter

NUMBER

Part
i

No,
32576
29918
32125
590417
610694A

154
t62
163
164
166

167
168
169
170

631920
590473
33239

"Indicates
Parts Included in
Gasket Set, Ref. No. 169.

610694A

f_lA

available as an assembly. The
magneto number is shown for
reference purposes only. O_der
The complete magneto is not l

Ref.
No.

3__'"_J

Part Name
seal, Snow guard
Lockwasher,
No. 8 E.T.
Cup, Starter
Screen, Starter cup
Magneto
(The complete
magneto
is
not available
as an assembly.
The
magneto
number
is shown
for
reference purposes only. Order corn
ponent parts individually,
as shown in
parts list.)
Carburetor
(Incl. No, 75)
Starter Assy., Rewind
Gasket Set (Incl. items marked *)
Electric Starter Kit No. 143.88902
(Optional)

No.

610694A
1
30811A
1A 610934
2
30551
3
610947
4
30992
5
30547A
6
610385
7
33356
8
61O408
9
29181
10
610593
11
30560A
12
30554
13
305488
14
30545
15
30561B

13_

16
17
18
19
19

--24--

30549
31311
29629
610955
61O956

Parg Name
Magneto
Flywheel
(Incl. No. IA}
Fan
Spring, Breaker box dust cover
Cover, Dust
Cam, Breaker
Contact Assembly,
Breaker
Washer, Terminal
Tab, Ground terminal
Nut, Terminal
Screw & Washer, Breaker
Screw, Condenser
Coif Assy. (Incf. No. 12)
Wire, Lead
Condenser
Core & Plate
Stator
Assy, (Incl. Nos. 2, 3,
thru 14 & 16thru
19)
Felt, Cam wiper
Clip, Coif locking
Spring, Coi{ wedge
Gasket, Dust cover
Gasket, Dust cover

CRAFTSMAN

4-CYCLE

CARBURETOR

NUMBER

ENGINE

MODELNUMBER143.696102

631920

% 2%

, /

Ref.
No.

14
15

t
|

------ 16
I

23----_ ,_
8_

--22

30----_ i

"'-.

Part
No.

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

631920
31834
632016
631036
650506
630766
650417
631913
630739
631815
*630748
*631O27
*631021

13
14
t5
16
21
22

631022
632019
*631024
631867
27110
*31839

23
24
25
26
30
31
32

*630740
*631078
*631028
6318O3
630738
630735
31840

Part

Nmne

Carburetor
......
Shaft & Lever Assy., Throttle
Spring, Throttle return
Shutter, Throttle
Screw, 4-40 x 3/t6
Spring, Idle regulating screw
Screw, Idle regulating
Shaft & Lever Assy., Choke
Washer, Flat
Shutter, Choke
Plug, Welch
Plug, Welch
Inter Needle, Seat & Clip Assy.
(Incl. No. 13)
Clip, Inlet needle
Float, Carburetor
Shaft, Float
Bowl, Float
Gasket, Bowl-to-body
Adjustment Screw Assy., Main
(Incl. Nos. 8, 21, 23 & 30)
"O" Ring, Adjustment screw
Screw, Idle adjustment
Gasket, Bowl-to-body
Fitting, Fuel inlet
Spring, Main Adjustment screw
Spring, Choke stop
Repair Kit (Incl. items marked *)

REWIND

STARTER

NUMBER

590473

iRef.
No.

//%

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

,.,_.

3_D

Q_12

--25--

Part
No.
i 590473
590409A
590474
590411
590148
59O475
590478
590414
590415
590451_
590387
590459
590476
590477

Part

Name

Starter, Rewind
Screw, Retainer
Cam, Dog
Spring, Brake
Dog, Starter
Spring, Dog
Pulley
Spring & Keeper Assy.
Housing Assy., Starter (I ncl. No. 1 )
Rope, Starter
Handle Assy., Starter
Pin, Centering
Retainer, Dog
Screw, No. 6 x 5/16

5 SPEED

Ref.
No.

TRANSMISSION

Part
No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
lO
11
12
13

794254
770061
772070
776161
77812lA
778122
778123
778124
778125
784266
786060
786061
776134
778109

t4
15
16
t7
18

778126
778127
778128
778129
776143

MODEL

NUMBER

Ref.
No.

Part Name
Complete Transmission
Case, Transmission
Cover, Transmission
Shaft, Output
Gear, Spur 120 teeth)
Gear, Spur {22 teeth)
Gear, Spur (25 teeth)
Gear, Spur (30 teeth)
Gear, Spur (35 teeth)
Collar, Shift
Sprocket (14 teeth)
Sprocket (!0 teeth)
Shaft, Counter
Gear, Bevel (42 teeth 8- 15 tooth
gear)
Gear, Spur (20 teeth)
Gear, Spur 125 teeth)
Gear, Spur (28 teeth)
Gear, Spur (30 teeth)
Shaft, Input

spur

--26 d

19
20
27
28
29
30
3I
32
33
34
35
36
37
40
4t
42
43
44
45
46

143.735

Part
No.
778113
786049
780105
786062
780072
780086
792072
792035
780109
788040
784267
792073
792089A
792077
792078
792079
780108
792074
792001
788054

Part Name
Bevel pinion, Input
Sprocket (8 teeth)
Bushing,
Flanged
Chain, Roller (No. 41 chain, 22 links)
Race, Thrust
Bearing, Needle
Ring, Retaining
Ring, Retaining
Washer
Ring, Retaining
Rod 8 Fork Assy., Shift
Screw, Hex hal. tap-tire, 1/4-20 x !-!/4
Key
Ball, Steel, 5tt6
Screw, Set, 3/8-16 x 3/8
Spring
Washer, Thrust
Plug
Ring, Square cut
Gasket

TROUBLE
Difficult
Engine

starting,
runs

erratic

LOOK
Defective

spark

I_locked
empty

FOR
plug

Loss
Engine

stalls;

Unit

of power;
runs

erratic

Replace

fue'i 'iine or

Clean

running

impeller

paragraph

on CHOKE

Obstruction

Water

line;

plug,

check

fuel

supply.

vibration

Loose parts;
Damaged
impeller

Unit fails
itself

to propel

Drive belt loose
defective

Drive

shear
roller

to RUN position.

not

remove

to drain

carburetor

bowl

fuel

bolt

chain

when

belt

to Roller Chain Replacement
section of this manual.

Adjust
unit drive belt; replace if defective.
Refer to Drive Belt
Adjustment
paragraph
in Adjustment
section or Drive Belt
Replacement
paragraph
in Maintenance
section of this manual.
loose

Adjust
impeller!auger
drive belt; replace if defective.
Refer to
Drive Belt Adjustment
paragraph
in Adjustment
section or
Drive Belt Replacement
paragraph
in Maintenance
section of
this manual,

Replace shear
in Maintenance

bolt broken

clogged

lodged

in auger

Auger

Transmission

trouble

Refer to Impeller/Auger
in Adjustment
section

bolt. Refer to Shear Bolt Replacement
section
of this manual.

paragraph

Clean discharge
chute and inside of auger housing.
Refer to
Danger after Step 6 of Snow Thrower
Operation
paragraph
in
Operation
section of this manual.
Remove
Thrower
manual,

gear case

hot.

paragraph

Shear

object

Replace shear bolt. Refer to Shear Bolt Replacement
in Maintenance
section of this manual.

Adjust
impeller/auger
control cable.
Control
Cable Adjustment
paragraph
this manual,

Foreign

engine

paragraph

Impeller!Auger
control
out of adjustment

chute

the

Replace drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement
in Maintenance
section of this manual.

Replace roller chain. Refer
paragraph
in Maintenance

Unit drive b'e'li loose
or defective

Discharge

tank.

Stop engine immediately;
tighten
all bolts and make all
necessary
repairs.
If vibration
continues,
have the unit serviced
by a competent
repairman,

defective

Impeller
drive
or defective

lever

Remove carburetor
bowl
Refill with fresh fuel

system

Excessive

Broken

Engine.

Remove obstruction;
clean impeller
housing.
Refer to Danger
after Step 6 of Snow Thrower
Operation
paragraph
in
Operation
section of this manual.

housing

in fuel

To Start
Set choke

CAUTION:

Unit fails to
discharge snow

defective

fuel

gas tank
Review

"-Engine

REMEDY

object

from auger.

Operation

Refer to Danger

paragraph

in Operation

after Step 6 of Snow
section

of this

Check auger gear case for broken or bound parts and for oil level.
See Unit Repair Parts section of this manual for correct order of
parts.
Have transmission

--27L

checked

by competent

repairman.

HOW TO ORDER

owner's
manual

REPAIR

PARTS

The Model Number will be found on a plate attached to the
main frame. Always mention the Model Number when requesting
service or repair parts for your CRAFTSMAN
SNOW THROWER.
All parts listed herein may be ordered through SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. or SIMPSON-SEARS
LIMITED Retail or
Catalog Stores. If the parts you need are not stocked locally,
your order will be electronically
transmitted
to a SEARS
Repair Parts Distribution
Center for expedited handling.
WHEN ORDERING
REPAIR
FOLLOWING
INFORMATION

PARTS, ALWAYS
GIVE THE
AS SHOWN tN THIS LIST:

1. The PART NUMBER
2. The PART DESCRIPTION

MODEL NO.
536.918300

SEARS
SERVICE
is at
YOUR
SERVICE

SEARS,
Part No. 61817

ROEBUCK

3. The MODEL

NUMBER

- 536.918300

4. The NAME OF ITEM - Snow
5. The ENGINE MODEL

Thrower

NUMBER

- 143.696102

"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 insure that we meet our pledge to you.., we service
what we sell."

AND

CO., Chicago,
1879

illinois

60684

U.S.A.
Printed

in U S.A.

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