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Operator's

Manual

CRRFr MRN
24" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.881731

,, SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL

CAUTION" Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and operating
instructions.

Sears Brands

Management

Corporation,

Visit our website:

Hoffman

www.craftsman.com

Estates,

IL 60179, U.S.A.
FormI/o 769-081740
(June21,2013)

WarrantyStatement
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SafeOperationPractices......................
Assembly
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Operation..................................
Service&Maintenance
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Page2 Off-Season
Storage
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Page23
Pages3-6 Troubleshooting
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Page24
Pages
8-11 PartsList...................................
Pages26-43
Pages12-15 RepairProtectionAgreement
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Page46
Pages16-22 Espa_ol
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Page47

CRAFTSMAN
TWOYEARFULLWARRANTY
FORTWOYEARS
fromthedateof purchase,
this productiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship.
Defectiveproductwill receivefree
repairorfreereplacement
if repairisunavailable.
ADDITIONALLIFETIME
LIMITEDWARRANTY
on UPPERand LOWERCHUTE
FORASLONG
ASITISUSED
bytheoriginalownerafterthesecondyearfromthedateofpurchase,the
upperandlowerchuteofthissnowthrowerare
warrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship
asverifiedbya Sears
authorizedserviceprovider.With proofofpurchase,
youwill receivea new
chutefreeofcharge.Youareresponsible
for thelaborcostofinstallationandanycostincurredto verifythedefect.
Forwarrantycoverage
detailsto obtainrepairor replacement,
visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com
ThiswarrantycoversONLY
defectsin materialandworkmanship.
Warrantycoverage
doesNOTinclude:
•

Expendable
itemsthatcanwearoutfrom normalusewithin thewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedto augers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skid
shoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoilfilter.

•

Standard
maintenance
servicing,oil changes,
ortune-ups.

•

Tirereplacement
orrepaircausedbypunctures
from outsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

•

Tireor wheelreplacement
or repairresultingfrom normalwear,accident,or improperoperationormaintenance.

•

Repairsnecessary
becauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedbyover-speeding
theengine,orfrom impactingobjectsthat
bendtheframe,augershaft,etc.

•

Repairsnecessary
becauseofoperatornegligence,
includingbutnot limitedto, electricalandmechanical
damagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto
usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailureto maintaintheequipmentaccording
to theinstructions
containedinthe operator's
manual.

•

Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto be contaminated
or oxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbe usedwithin 30days
ofitspurchasedate.

•

Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercial
services
or if rentedto anotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom stateto state.
SearsBrandsManagement
Corporation,
NoffmanEstates,
IL60179

Engine Oil:

5W-30

Model Number

Fuel:

Unleaded Gasoline

Serial Number

Engine:

MTD

Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.

Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, if not
followed, couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or property of
yourself and others.Readandfollow all instructions in this manual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructions
may resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol, HEED
ITSWARNING!

CALIFORNIA

PROPOSITION

EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certain vehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand

Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingto the safeoperation
practicesin this manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcanresultin seriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputating fingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris. Failureto observethefollowing safety instructions
could
resultin seriousinjuryor death.

Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto
personswho read,understandandfollow the warningsand instructionsin
this manualandon the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

TRAINING

Disengage
all controlleversbeforestartingtheengine.

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandinthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Failureto dosocan
resultinseriousinjury tothe operatorand/orbystanders.Keepthis manual
inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrocksurfaces.

parts.

Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto
clearsnow.

Befamiliarwith all controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhowto stop
the machineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis machine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthis manualandonthe machineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing
patternto avoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystandersandthe like.
Keepbystanders,
petsandchildrenat least75feetfrom the machinewhileit
isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area.
Exercise
cautionto avoidslippingor falling, especiallywhenoperatingin
reverse.

PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspect
the areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,
sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoveror thrownbythe auger/impeller.
Alwayswearsafetyglasses
or eyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the eyes.
Donot operatewithout wearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improve
footing on
slipperysurfaces.
Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforall machines
with electricstartengines.

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except
wherespecificallyrecommended
inthe operator'smanual.

Safe Handling

of Gasoline:

Toavoid personalinjuryor property damageuseextreme carein handling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledon yourselfor your
clotheswhichcanignite. Washyour skinandchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailerbedwitha plastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfrom yourvehiclebefore
filling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truckor
trailer andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis not possible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmenton atrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom agasoline
dispensernozzle.
Keepthe nozzleincontactwith the rim ofthe fuel tankor containeropening
at all timesuntil fuelingiscomplete.Donot usea nozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.
Neverfuel machineindoors.
Neverremovegascapor addfuel whilethe engineishot or running.Allow
engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
filler neckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.
Replace
gasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Moveunitto
anotherarea.Wait.5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

To
reduce
firehazards,
keep
machine
free
ofgrass,
leaves,
orother
debris
build-up.
Clean
upoilorfuelspillage
and
remove
any
fuelsoaked
debris.
Never
store
themachine
orfuelcontainer
inside
where
there
isanopen
flame,
spark
orpilot
light
asonawater
heater,
space
heater,
furnace,
clothes
dryer
orother
gas
appliances.
OPERATION

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessories
approvedbythe manufacturer(e.g.
wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistanceisfelt, thenpull
rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm
towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo. Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprainscouldresult.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.

Donot put handsor feetnearrotatingparts,inthe auger/impellerhousing
or chuteassembly.
Contactwith the rotatingpartscanamputatehandsand
feet.

CLEARING

Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits
operation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafeandmaycausepersonal
injury.

Handcontactwith the rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthe most
commoncauseof injuryassociated
with snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanout the dischargechute.

Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

Toclearthe chute:

A CLOGGED

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

SHUTTHE
ENGINE
OFF!

Neveroperatewith amissingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall safety
devicesin placeandworking.

Wait 10secondsto besurethe impellerbladeshavestopped
rotating.

Neverrunanengineindoors
or inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

Alwaysuseaclean-outtool, not yourhands.

MAINTENANCE

& STORAGE

Donot operatemachinewhileunderthe influence
of alcoholor drugs.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Referto the maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual.

Mufflerandenginebecomehot andcancauseaburn.Donot touch.Keep
childrenaway.

Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting
machinedisengageall control
leversandstopthe engine.Waituntil the auger/impellercometo acomplete
stop.Disconnect
thesparkplugwire andgroundagainstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.

Exercise
extremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossinggravelsurfaces.Stay
alertforhiddenhazardsor traffic.
Exercise
cautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.Do
not operateon steepslopes.

Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessat frequentintervals
to keepthe
machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspect
machineforany
damage.

Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowardswindows,
walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageor personalinjury
causedbyaricochet.

Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speed
the engine.The
governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.

Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystanders
andpetsor allowanyonein
front of the machine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto wearanddamage.
Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsandreplace
with originalequipmentmanufacturer's
(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe
Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useof partswhichdonot meetthe
originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadto improper
performanceand
compromisesafety!

Donot overloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnowat too fastof
arate.
Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light. Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirm holdon the handles.Walk,neverrun.
Disengage
powerto the auger/impellerwhen transportingor not in use.

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifytheyengageanddisengage
properlyandadjust,if necessary.
Referto the adjustmentsectioninthis
operator'smanualfor instructions.

Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look
downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.
If the machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,
disconnectthe sparkplugwire andgroundit againstthe engine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstruction
labels,asnecessary.
Observe
properdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to protectthe
environment.

Disengage
all controlleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavethe operating
position(behindthe handles).Waituntil the auger/impellercomesto
acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthe chuteassembly,
makingany
adjustments,or inspections.

Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutesto clearsnowfrom machineand
preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.
Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkor pilot light suchasa waterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

Neverput yourhandin the dischargeor collectoropenings.Donot unclog
chuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff engineandremainbehind
handlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season
storage.

Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittings frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.
Donot crankenginewith sparkplug removed.
Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission
(CPSC)
andthe
U.S.Environmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA),
thisproducthasan Average
Useful Life of seven(7)years,or 60 hoursofoperation.Atthe endof
the Average Useful Life havethe machineinspectedannuallybyan
authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat all mechanical
andsafetysystems
areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.
Failureto dosocanresultin
accidents,
injuriesor death.

DO NOT MODIFY

ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway. Tampering
with the governorsetting canlead to arunawayengineandcauseit to
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper with factory setting of engine
governor.

NOTICE

REGARDING

EMiSSiONS

Engineswhich are certifiedto complywith Californiaandfederal EPA
emissionregulations for SORE
(SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertified
to operate on regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethe following
emissioncontrol systems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAir injection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)if soequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR
e

This machineisequippedwith an internalcombustionengine andshould
not be usedon or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaust systemis equippedwith a
sparkarrestormeeting applicable localor state laws (if any).
Ira sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbe maintained in effective working order
bythe operator. In the State of Californiathe aboveisrequired bylaw (Section
4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates mayhavesimilar
laws.Federallaws apply on federal lands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler is availablethrough your nearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY

SYMBOLS

Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting

to assemble and operate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand,

and follow

all instructions

in the manual(s) before

attempting

to assemble

and

operate

WARNING--

ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings
inside

WARNING--

blades

while

machine is running. There are rotating

blades

ROTATING AUGER

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
Contact with the rotating

WARNING--THROWN
This machine

parts, in the auger/impeller

parts can amputate

can cause serious personal

injury.

IS FLAMMABLE
before refueling.

CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not use the engine's

WARNING--

or chute assembly.

OBJECTS

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes

WARNING--

housing

hands and feet.

may pick up and throw and objects which

WARNING--GASOLINE

WARNING--

machine is running. There are rotating

ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings
inside

WARNING--

while

electric starter in the rain

HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler,
muffler to cool before touching.

WARNING:

Your Responsibility--Restrict

the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

become extremely

the use of this power machine

hot during

to persons

and on the machine.

SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS!

operation.

Allow engine and

who read, understand

and follow

This page left intentionally blank.

NOTE:References
to rightor left sideofthe snowthroweraredeterminedfrom
behindthe unit in theoperatingposition(standingdirectlybehindthe snow
thrower,facingthe handlepanel).

Removing FromCarton
1.

Cutthe cornersof the cartonandlaythe sidesflat on theground.Remove
anddiscardall packinginserts.

Movethe snowthrowerout of the carton.

Makecertainthe cartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.

/
/
/

Assembly
1.

Placetheshift leverinthe Forward-6position.

Observe
the lowerrearareaof the snowthrowerto besurebothcablesare
alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handleupward.SeeFigure1.
NOTE:Makecertainthe upperendsof eachcableareseatedproperlyin its
bracket.

Securethe handlebytighteningthe plasticwingknoblocatedonboththe
left andrightsidesof the handle.SeeFigure2. Removeanddiscardany
rubberbands,if present.Theyarefor packagingpurposesonly.

k,.
Figure2

Removewing nut andhexscrewfrom chutecontrolheadandclevispin and
cotterpinfrom chutesupportbracket.Positionchute(forward-facing)over
chutebase.SeeFigure3.

f
ChuteControlHead ................

ChuteSupport
Bracket

Figure3

J
Figure 1

Placechuteontochutebaseandsecurechutecontrolheadto chutesupport
bracketwith clevispinandcotter pinremovedearlier.SeeFigure4.

Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadto chutesupportbracketwith wingnut
andhexscrewremovedearlier.SeeFigure5.

Insertthe chutedirectionalcontrolinto thesupportbracketonthe rearof
the dashpanel.SeeFigure6.

Removethe hairpinclipfrom the rearofthe chutecontrolhead.

Insertchutedirectionalcontrolinto rearofthe chutecontrolhead.Secure
the chutedirectionalcontrolto the chutecontrolheadwith the hairpinclip
removedearlier.SeeFigure7.

Figure 6

Figure
4

Figure7

Figure5

Set-Up

ChuteClean-OutTool
Achuteclean-outtool isfastenedto the top ofthe augerhousingwith amounting
clip.SeeFigure8.Thetool isdesignedto cleara chuteassemblyof iceandsnow.
Thisitem isfastenedwitha cabletieat the factory.Cutthe cabletie before
operatingthesnowthrower.

ChuteClean-OutTool
Neveruseyour handsto clearaclogged chuteassembly,Shutoff engine
and remainbehind handlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbefore
usingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.

TirePressure

Underany circumstancedo not exceedmanufacturer'srecommended
psi.
Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintained at all times. Excessivepressure
when seatingbeadsmaycausetirelrim assemblyto burstwith force
sufficient to causeseriousinjury. Referto sidewall of tire for recommended

pressure.

Figure8

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthe tire pressure
before
operatingthesnowthrower.Refertothe tire sidewall for tire manufacturer's
recommended
psianddeflate(orinflate)the tiresasnecessary.

NOTE:Equaltire pressure
isto bemaintainedat all timesforperformancepurposes.

Adjustments

Smooth Surface

Skid Shoes
Thesnowthrowerskidshoes
areadjusted
upward
atthefactoryforshipping
purposes.
Adjustthemdownward,
if desired,
priortooperating
thesnowthrower.

It is notrecommendedthat you operate this snowthrower on gravelas
it caneasilypickup andthrow loose gravel,causingpersonalinjuryor
damageto the snowthrower andsurroundingproperty.
Forclosesnowremovalon asmoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheronthe
augerhousing.Referto Figure9.
Useamiddleor lowerpositionwhenthe areato beclearedisuneven,suchas
agraveldriveway.
NOTE:Ifyouchooseto operatethe snowthroweron agravelsurface,keep
the skidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthe groundand
the shaveplate.

Figure9

Toadjustthe skidshoes:
1.

Loosenthe four hexnuts (two oneachside)andcarriagebolts.Moveskid
shoesto desiredposition.SeeFigure9.

Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe groundto
avoidunevenwearon the skidshoes.

Retightennutsandboltssecurely.

UnevenSurface

Thedistance
snowisthrowncanbeadjusted
bychanging
theangleoftheupper
chute.Todoso:
Stopthe enginebyremovingthe ignitionkeyandloosenthe plasticwing
knobfoundonthe left sideofthe chuteassembly.
Pivotthe chuteupwardor downwardbeforeretighteningthe wingknob.
SeeFigure10.

Auger Control

Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower, carefully readand follow all
instructionsbelow. Performall adjustmentsto verifyyoursnowthrower is
operating safelyand properly.
Checkthe adjustmentofthe augercontrolasfollows:
1.

Theaugercontrolislocatedon the left handle.SeeFigure11inset.When
the augercontrolisreleasedandinthe disengaged"up"position,the cable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight.

Ina well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto Starting
the Engineinthe Operationsection.

.J
Figure10

Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe snowthrower),engage
the auger.

Allowthe augerto remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10)seconds
beforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.

With theaugercontrolin the disengaged
"up" position,walkto the front of
the machine.

Confirmthat the augerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns
of motion.Ifthe augershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto
the operator'spositionandshut off the engine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto
stopbeforeadjustingthe augercontrol.

Toreadjustthe controlcable,loosenthe upperhexbolt onthe augercable
bracket.SeeFigure11.

Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(ordownwardto increase
cabletension).

Retightenthe upperhexbolt.

10.

Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeenachieved.

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J
Figure11

Shift Lever

Drive Control

Auger Control

Gas Cap
\

Chute Directional Control

Chute Assembly
\\\

Recoil Starter
Handle

_ugerHousing_
\\_,
Throttle

,L!,

Control

Choke
Control

:lectric Start

Augers

Button

"Skid Shoe

Oil Drain

Electric Starter Outlet
J

Figure12

Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportantto becomeacquainted
with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure12.

Key

Shift Lever

Thekeyisasafetydevice.It mustbefully inserted
in
orderfor the enginetostart. Removethe keywhenthe
snowthrowerisnot in use.

1'_1

2345
'
'

NOTE:Donot turn the ignitionkeyinan attemptto start
the engine.Doingsomaycauseit to break.

ChokeControl

Theshift leveris locatedonthe dashpanel.Placethe shiftleverintoanyofeight
positionsto controlthe directionof travelandgroundspeed.

Thechokecontrolisfoundonthe rearofthe engineandis
activatedbyturningthe rotarychokeknobto the CHOKE
position.Activatingthe chokecontrolclosesthe choke
plateon the carburetorandaidsinstartingthe engine.

Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)isthe slowestand
positionsix(6)isthe fastest.

Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo
reverse(R)speeds.
One(1)lstheslowerand
two(2)ls
thefaster.

MeetsANSiSafetySta.dards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto thesafetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

Throttlecontrol

DriveControl/Auger Control Lock

DRIVE
CONTROL

Thethrottlecontrolislocatedonthe rearofthe engine.It regulatesthe speedofthe
engineandwill shutoffthe enginewhen movedinto the STOP
position.

Depressing
the primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe

444

engine'scarburetorto aid incold-weatherstarting.

RecoilStarter Handle
Thishandleisusedto manuallystartthe engine.

Thedrivecontrolislocatedonthe right handle.Squeezethe controlgripagainstthe
handleto engagethe wheeldrive.Release
to stop.

Electric Starter Button
Pressing
the electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectricstarterwhen
pluggedinto a 120Vpowersource.

Electric Starter Outlet
Requires
the useof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda 120Vpowersource/
wall outlet.

OUFill

Thedrivecontrolalsolocksthe augercontrolsoyoucanoperatethe chute
directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowingprocess.Ifthe auger
controlisengagedsimultaneouslywiththe drivecontrol,the operatorcanrelease
the augercontrol(onthe left handle)andthe augerswill remainengaged.Release
bothcontrolsto stopthe augersandwheeldrive.
NOTE:Alwaysreleasethe drivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failureto dosowill
resultinincreasedwearon yourmachine'sdrivesystem.

OverheadChute Directional Control

Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoil addedthroughtheoil fill.

/CHUTE

GasCap
Unthreadthe gascapto addgasolinetothe fuel tank.

DIRECTIONAL

DISCHARGE
LEFT

CONTROL
ADJUSTABLE
CHUTETILT

Auger
Whenengaged,the augerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintothe augerhousing.

ChuteAssembly
Snowdrawninto the augerhousingisdischarged
out the chuteassembly.

AugerControl
f

The overheadchutedirectionalcontrolislocatedin the centerofthe snowthrower

AUGER
CONTROL

betweenthe handlepanelandlowerhandle.Tochangethe directioninwhichsnow
isthrown,rotatethe chutedirectionalcontrol.

SkidShoes
Positionthe skidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed
snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

Theaugercontrolislocatedon the left handle.Squeeze
the controlgripagainstthe
handleto engagethe augerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Release
to stop.

Clean-OutTool

Donot overfill the fueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethe tankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnot to spillfuelwhen refueling.Spilledfuel orfuel vapormay
ignite.If anyfuel isspilled,makesurethe areaisdry beforestartingthe
engine.

Neveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine
and remainbehindhandlesuntil all movingparts havestoppedbefore
usingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.

Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwith skinor breathingofvapor.

Thechutedean-outtool isconvenientlyfastenedto the rearofthe augerhousing
with amountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedin thechuteassembly
duringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthe chuteassemblyandchute
opening:

Useextreme carewhen handling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely
flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor
while the engine ishotor running. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipes and
othersourcesof ignition.

Release
boththe AugerControlandthe DriveControl.

Stopthe enginebyremovingthe ignitionkey.

Removethe clean-outtool from the clipwhichsecures
it to the rearof the
augerhousing.

Usetheshovel-shaped
endof the clean-outtool to dislodgeandscoopany
snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthe chuteassembly.

Refasten
the clean-outtool to the mountingdip on the rearof the auger
housing,reinsertthe ignitionkeyandstartthe snowthrower'sengine.

Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe snowthrower),engage
the augercontrolforafewsecondstoclearanyremainingsnowandicefrom
the chuteassembly.

Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcapto fuel.

Afuel levelindicatoris locatedinthe fuel tank.SeeFigure12inset.Be
carefulnotto overfill.Filltank until fuel reachesthe fuellevelindicatorto
allowspacefor fuelexpansion.

Starting The Engine

Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof moving parts. Donot usea pressurized
starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.
flOTE:Allowthe engineto warmupfor afewminutesafter starting.Theenginewill
not developfull poweruntil it reachesoperatingtemperatures.

BeforeStarting Engine

Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarnings onthe
machineandin this manualbeforeoperating.

Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolarein thedisengaged
(released)
position.

Insertkeyinto slot.Makesureit snapsinto place.Donot attemptto turn the
key.
NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthe keyfully insertedinto the
ignitionswitch.

Oil
Theunit wasshippedwith oil inthe engine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperationto
ensureadequateoil in the engine.

ElectricStarter

flO?E:Besureto checkthe engineonalevelsurfacewith the enginestopped.
1.

Removethe oil filler cap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.

Insertthe cap/dipstickinto the oil filler neck,but do NOTscrewit in.

Removethe oil filler cap/dipstick.Ifthe levelislow,slowlyaddoil (5W-30,
with aminimumclassification
of SF/SG)
until oil levelregistersbetweenhigh
(H)andlow (L).

Theelectric starter isequippedwith a groundedplug, andis designedto
operateon 120volt AChouseholdcurrent. It must beusedwith a properly
groundedthree-prong receptacleat all times to avoidthe possibility
of electricshock.Follow all instructions
carefully prior to operating the
electricstarter. DONOTuseelectricstarter in the rain.

flOTE:Donot overfill.Overfillingwith oil mayresultin enginesmoking,hard
startingor sparkplug fouling.

Determinethatyourhome'swring isathree-wiregroundedsystem.Aska licensed
electricianif youarenot certain.

Replace
andtighten cap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.

Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.If youdonot
havethe properhousewiring, DONOTusethe electricstarterunderanyconditions.

Gasoline
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombustionchamber
deposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasoline
with up to 10%ethanolor 15%
MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture
or dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterinthe fuel tank.DONOTuseE85
gasoline.

Pluganextensioncordinto the outletlocatedon the engine'ssurface.Plug
the otherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong120-volt,grounded,AC
outlet inawell-ventilatedarea.

Theextensioncordcan beany length, but must be ratedfor 15ampsat
125volts,groundedand ratedfor outdoor use.

Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawith the enginestopped.Donot smokeor
allowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineisrefueledor where
gasolineisstored.

ToEngageDrive

Movethrottle controlto FAST
(rabbit)_Jl__ position.

1.
With the
3 Move
choke
tothe
CHOKE
I,'I pos t on
eng
co,d
nestart),fengine
sthrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)_ _1

into oneof the sixforward(F)positionsor two reverse(R)positions.Selecta
speedappropriatefor thesnowconditionsanda paceyou'recomfortable
with.

warm,placechokein RUNposition.
4.

Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto covervent holeinprimerbulb
whenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent
holewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.

flOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntilyouare
comfortableandfamiliarwith theoperationof the snowthrower.

Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.Oncethe enginestarts,immediately
releasestarterbutton.Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverload
protection;systemwill temporarilyshut-downto allowstarterto coolif
electricstarterbecomes
overloaded.

Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleandthe snowthrowerwill
move.Release
it anddrivemotionwill stop.

NOTE:NEVER
repositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor directionof travel)
without first releasingthe drivecontrolandbringingthesnowthrowerto a
completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snowthrower'sdrive
system.

Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrolto RUNposition.Ifthe
enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokepositionfor a
shortperiodof time,andthenslowlyrotatethe chokeinto RUNposition.

position,moveshift lever

Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfrom electricstarter.When
disconnecting,
alwaysunplugthe endat the wall outletbeforeunplugging
the oppositeendfrom the engine.

ToEngageAuger
Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe augercontrol
againstthe left handle.Release
to stopthe auger.

Recoil Starter

ReplacingShearPins
Eachaugerbladeissecuredto the spiralshaftwith ashearpinandbow-tieclip.If
anaugerbladestrikesa foreignobjector icejam, the pinwill shearoff to prevent
damageto the blade.Ifan augerbladedoesnot turn, checkto seeif its pinhas
shearedoff. SeeFigure13.

Donot pull the starter handlewhilethe engine running.
1.

Movethrottle controlto FAST
(rabbit)_ _j position.

Movechoketo the CHOKE

I,.1position(coldenginestart).If engineis

warm,placechokein RUNposition.
3.

Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto covervent holewhenpushing.
If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen
pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto be repeated.

Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntil it beginsto resist,then pullquickly
andforcefullyto overcome
the compression.
Donot releasethe handleand
allowit to snapback.ReturnropeSLOWLY
to originalposition.If required,
repeatthisstep.

NEVER
replacethe augershear pinswith anything otherthan SearsSKU#
88389/0EMPart No.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Any damageto
the augergearboxor other componentsasa result of failing to do sowill
NOTbe coveredbyyour snowthrower's warranty.

Alwaysturn off the snowthrower's engine and removethe keypriorto
replacingshearpins.

Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation, never leavethe machine
unattended with the engine running. Turnthe engine off after useand
removekey.

Stopping TheEngine
Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefor afewminutesbefore
stoppingto helpdry offany moistureon the engine.
1.

Movethrottle controlto OFFposition.

Removethe key.Removing
the keywill reducethe possibilityof
unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentisnot inuse.Keepthe
keyina safeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithout the key.

Wipeanymoistureawayfrom the controlson the engine.
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Figure13

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Followthe maintenance
schedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
service
guidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,

Beforeperformingany type of maintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstop the engine.Wait until all moving partshavecometo a complete
stop. Disconnect
sparkplug wire and groundit againstthe engine to
preventunintendedstarting.

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

Engineoil level

Check

Looseor missinghardware

Tightenor replace

Unitandengine.

Clean

Ist 5hours

Englneoil

Change

Annuallyor 25hours

Sparkplug

Check

Controllinkagesandpivots

Lubewith light oil

Wheels

Lubewith multipurposeautogrease

GearshaftandAugershaft

Lubewith light oil

Annuallyor 50hours

Englneoil

Change

Annuallyor 100hours

Sparkplug

Change

BeforeStorage

Fuelsystem

Runengineuntil itstopsfrom lackoffuel

EachUseand every 5 hours

GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
CheckingEngine Oil

Beforelubricating, repairing,or inspecting,
disengageall controlsandstop
engine.Wait until all movingparts havecometo acompletestop.
NOTE:Checkthe oil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil levelismaintained.
Whenaddingoil to the engine,referto viscositychartbelow.Engineoil capacity
is600ml(approx.20oz.).Donot over-fill.Usea4-stroke,or anequivalenthigh
detergent,premiumquality motoroil certifiedto meetor exceedU.S.automobile
manufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassificationSG,SF.Motoroilsclassified
SG,SFwill showthisdesignationon thecontainer.
1.

Removethe oil filler cap/dipstkkandwipethe dipstickclean.

Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,but do NOTscrewit in.

Removethe oil filler cap/dipstick.Iflevelis low,slowlyaddoil until oil level
registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow (L).SeeFigure14.

Replace
andtighten cap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.

Changing EngineOil

Figure14

NO/E:Change
the engineoil after the first 5 hoursof operationandoncea season
or every50 hoursthereafter.
1.

Drainfuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil the fueltank isempty.Besure
fuelfill capissecure.

Placesuitableoil collectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.

Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure15on next page.

Tipunit to drainoil intothe container.Usedoil mustbedisposedofat a
propercollectioncenter.

Usedoil isa hazardouswaste product. Dispose
of usedoil properly. Donot
discardwith householdwaste. Checkwithyour localauthorities or Sears
ServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
Reinstallthe drainplugandtighten it securely.

Refillwith the recommended
oil andcheckthe oil level.SeeRecommended
OilUsagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis20ounces.

(%-40 °-20 o 0o 20o 40o
(oc)

Oil Drain

-30° -20° -10 ° 0°

Plug

DONOTuse nondetergentoil or 2-strokeengine oil. it couldshorten the
engine'sservicelife.
7.

Reinstallthe oil filler cap/dipsticksecurely.
Figure15
E

Thoroughlywashyour handswith soapandwater assoonaspossibleafter
handlingusedoil.

SparkPlug

CheckingSparkPlug

DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplug removed.DONOTcrankenginewith
sparkplug removed.

Ifthe engine hasbeenrunning,the muffler will bevery hot. Becarefulnot
to touchthe muffler.
NOTE:Checkthe sparkplugonceaseasonor every25 hoursof operation.Change
the sparkplugonceaseasonor every100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,
the sparkplug mustbeproperlygappedandfreeof deposits.
1.

Removethe sparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto removethe
plug.SeeFigure16.

Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug.Discardthe sparkplugif thereisapparent
wear,or if the insulatoriscrackedor chipped.Cleanthe sparkplugwith a
wirebrushif it isto be reused.

Measurethe pluggapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessary
bybending
sideelectrode.SeeFigure17.Thegapshouldbesetto .02-.03inches(0.600.80mm).

Checkthatthe sparkplug washerisin goodconditionandthreadthe spark
plug inbyhandto preventcross-threading.

Afterthe sparkplug isseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchto compress
the washer.

SparkPlugBoot
Figure16

Electrode

NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten 1/2-turnafterthe sparkplug
seatsto compressthe washer.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,tighten 1/8- to
1/4-turnafter the sparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.

Thesparkplug mustbe tightened securely.Aloosesparkplug can become
very hot andcan damagethe engine.

Figure
17

Lubrication

GearShaft
Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedat leastonceaseasonor after every25
hoursof operation.
I.

Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it
stops.

Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsonthe auger
housing.

Removethe lowerframecoverfrom the undersideof the snowthrowerby
removingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil) to the hexshaft.SeeFigure
18.

NOTE:
Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft,becarefulnot to get anyoil onthe aluminum
driveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinderthe snowthrower'sdrive
system.Wipeoffany excessor spilledoil.

Wheels

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Figure18
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Atleastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxleswitha
multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Auger Shaft
Atleastonceaseason,removethe shearpinson augershaft.Spraylubricantinside
shaft,andaroundthe spacers
andflangebearingsfoundat eitherendof the shaft.
SeeFigure19.

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ShavePlate and Skid Shoes
Theshaveplateandskidshoeson the bottomofthe snowthroweraresubjectto
wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodkallyandreplacedwhennecessary.
flOT£:Theskidshoeson thismachinehavetwo wearedges.Whenonesidewears
out,theycanberotated180°to usethe otheredge.
Toremoveskidshoes:

Remove
thetwocarriage
bolts,washers,
andhexflangenutsthatsecure
eachskidshoetothesnowthrower.
Figure19

Reassemble
newskidshoeswith the fourcarriagebolts(two on eachside),
washers,andhexflangenuts.Referto Figure20.

Toremoveshaveplate:
1.

Removethe carriageboltsandhexnutswhichattachit to the snowthrower
housing.

Reassemble
newshaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriageboltsareto the
insideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure20.

NOTE: Angers not shown for clarity.

Figure20

Adjustments

Shift Cable
If the full rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,referto the
figureto the right andadjusttheshift cableasfollows:
I,

Placethe shift leverinthe fastestforwardspeedposition(F6).

Loosenthe hex nut onthe shift cableindexbracket.SeeFigure21.

Pivotthe bracketdownwardtotake upslackinthe cable.

Retightenthe hexnut.

Drive Control
Whenthe drivecontrolis releasedandinthe disengaged
"up" position,the cable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight. Also,if thereisexcessive
slack
inthe drivecableor if the unit experiences
intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cable
mayneedto beadjusted.Checkthe adjustmentof the drivecontrolasfollows:
1.

With thedrivecontrolreleased,pushthe snowthrowergentlyforward.The
unit shouldroll freely.

Figure21
E

Engagethe drivecontrolandgentlyattemptto pushthe snowthrower
forward.Thewheelsshouldnot turn. Theunit shouldnot roll freely.

With thedrivecontrolreleased,movethe shift leverbackandforth between
the R2positionandthe F6positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbeno
resistanceinthe shift lever.

If anyof the abovetestsfailed,the drivecableisinneedof adjustment.
Proceedasfollows:
a.

Shutoff the engineasinstructedinthe Operationsection.

Loosenthe lowerhexbolt onthe drivecablebracket.SeeFigure22.

Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(ordownwardto
increasecabletension).

RetJghten
the lowerhexbolt.

Chute
If the chutefallsto remainstationaryduringoperation,the pre-loadof the chute
canbeadjustedbytighteningthe hexnut foundonthe front ofthe chutecontrol
head.

Figure22

Toincrease
the preload,tighten the hexnut clockwisein lg turnintervals.
SeeFigure23.
2.

If thechutedirectionalcontrolisdifficult to crank,decreasethe preloadby
looseningthe hexnut counterclockwise
in lg turnintervals.

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Figure23

Auger
Control
Referto theAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingtheaugercontrolcable.

Skid Shoes
Referto theAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingtheskidshoes.

8eR Replacement
Auger Belt
Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt, proceedasfollows:
I.

Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it
stops.

Removethe plasticbelt coveronthe front of the enginebyremovingthetwo
self-tappingscrews.SeeFigure24.

Rollthe augerbeltoffthe enginepulley.SeeFigure25.

Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsonthe auger
housing.

Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof the snowthrowerby
removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. SeeFigure26.

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Figure 26

Loosenandremovethe shoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt keeper.Referto
Figure27.
Removethe belt fromaroundthe augerpulley,andslipthe belt betweenthe
supportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure28.
NOTE:Engagingthe augercontrolwill easeremovalandreinstallationof the
belt.
8.

Reassemble
augerbeltbyfollowing instructionsinreverseorder.
NOTE:DoNOTforgetto reinstallthe shoulderscrewandreconnectthespring
to the frameafterinstallingareplacement
augerbelt.
Performthe AugerControltestoutlinedinthe Assemblysectionof this
manual.

Drive Belt
NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustberemovedandspecialtoolsarerequiredin order
to replacethe snowthrower'sdrivebelt. Contactthe nearestSearsParts& Repair
Centerto havethe drivebelt replaced.

FrictionWheel Removal

Figure27

If the snowthrowerfailsto drivewith the drivecontrolengaged,andperforming
the drivecontrolcableadjustmentfailsto correctthe problem,the frictionwheel
mayneedto bereplaced.Followthe instructionsbelow.Examinethe frictionwheel
rubberfor signsofwearorcrackingandreplacewheelif necessary.
1.

Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it
stops.

Placethe shift leverinfirst Forward(F1)position.

Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restson theauger
housing.

Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof the snowthrowerby
removingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.

Removethe right-handwheelbyremovingthe screwandbellwasherwhich
secureitto the axle.SeeFigure29.

F
Figure28

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Figure29

Carefullyremovethe hexnut andwasherwhichsecures
the hexshaftto
the snowthrowerframeandtightlytap the shaft'sendto dislodgethe ban
bearingfromthe rightsideofthe frame.SeeFigure30.
NOTE:Becarefulnot to damagethe threadsonthe shaft.

Carefullypositionthe hexshaftdownwardandto the [eft beforecarefuNy
slidingthe frictionwheelassemblyoff the shaft.SeeFigure31.
NOTE:If you'rereplacingthe frictionwheelassemblyasawhole,discardthe
wornpartandslidethe newpartontothe hexshall

FoNow
the stepsabovein reverseorderto reassemble
components.

Performthe test previouslydescribedinthe DriveControlsection.

Ifyou'redisassembling
the frictionwheelandreplacingonlythe rubberring,
proceedasfollows:
NOTE:Notall frictionwheelsareserviceable.
If thisisthe case,simplyreplacethe
frictionwheelassembly.
1.

Removethefour screwswhichsecurethe frictionwheel'ssideplates
together.SeeFigure32.

Removethe rubberringfrom betweenthe plates.

Reassemble
thesideplateswith anewrubberring.

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Figure30
f

NOTE:Whenreassembling
thefriction wheelassembly,
makesurethat the
rubberringiscenteredandseatedpropertybetweenthe sideplates.Tighten
eachscrewonlyonerotationbeforeturningthe wheelclockwiseand
proceedingwith the nextscrew.Repeatthis process
severaltimesto ensure
the platesaresecuredwith equalforce(between6ft-[bsand9ft-[bs).
4.

Slidethe frictionwheelassemblybackontothe hexshaftandfoNowthe
stepsabovein reverseorderto reassemble
components.

Performthe test previouslydescribedinthe DriveControlsection.

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Figure 32

If the snowthrowerwill not beusedfor 30daysor longer,or if it is theendof thesnowseasonwhenthe lastpossibilityof snowisgone,the equipmentneedsto bestored
properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom thesnowthrowerformanymoreyears.

PreparingEngine

PreparingSnowThrower

Enginesstoredover30daysneedto bedrainedof fuel to preventdeteriorationand
gumfromforminginfuel systemor on essentialcarburetorparts.If thegasolinein
yourenginedeterioratesduringstorage,youmayneedto havethe carburetor,and
otherfuel systemcomponents,servicedor replaced.

Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilatedor metalstorageshed,
careshouldbetakento rustproofthe equipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,
coatthe equipment,especially
anychains,springs,bearingsandcables.

Removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it stops.Donot attemptto
pourfuelfrom the engine.

Followlubricationrecommendations.

Changetheengineoil.

Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30ml) ofcleanengineoil
into the cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and
reinstallthe sparkplug.

Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,andunder,around,andbehindmuffler.
Applya lightfilm ofoil on anyareasthat aresusceptibleto rust.

Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.

Storeequipmentinaclean,dry area.
Inflatethe tiresto the maximumPSI.Referto tire sidewall.

Storeinaclean,dry andwell ventilatedareaawayfromanyappliancethat
operateswith aflameor pilot light,suchasa furnace,waterheater,or
clothesdryer.Avoidanyareawitha sparkproducingelectricmotor,or where
powertoolsareoperated.

Neverstore snowthrower with fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated
areas,where fuel fumes may reachan openflame, sparkor pilotlight ason
a furnace,water heater,clothesdryeror gasappliance.
If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity.
Keepthe enginelevelinstorage.Tiltingcancausefuelor oil leakage.

Disconnect
the sparkplug wireandgroundit againstthe engine to prevent
unintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,
disengageall controls andstop the engine.Wait until aHmovingparts
havecometo a completestop.Alwayswear safetyglassesduringoperation
or while performingany adjustmentsor repairs.

Thissection
addresses
minorservice
issues.
Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenterorto schedule
service,
simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY=HOMP.

Engine fails to start

1. Choke control not in CHOKE position.

1. Move choke control to CHOKE position.

2. Spark plug wire disconnected.

2. Connectwire

3. Faulty spark plug.

3. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

4. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

4. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

5. Engine not primed.

5. Prime engine as instructed

6. Key not inserted.

6. Insert key fully into the switch.

7. Extension

cord not connected

(when

Engine running

erratically/

RPM (hunting

1. Engine running

on CHOKE.

in the Operation

7. Connect one end of the extension

Section.

cord to the

electric starter outlet and the other end to a threeprong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet.

using electric start button, on models so
equipped).

inconsistent

to spark plug.

1. Move choke control to RUN position.

2. Stale fuel.

2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

3. Water or dirt in fuel system.

3. Drain fuel tank by running
with fresh fuel.

4. Carburetor

or surging)

out of adjustment.

5. Over-governed

engine until it stops. Refill

Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.

5. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center.

engine.

Excessive vibration

1. Loose parts or damaged

Lossof power

1. Spark plug wire loose.

2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.

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

1. Drive cable in need of adjustment.

1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Service and
Maintenance section.

2. Drive belt loose or damaged.

2. Have drive belt replaced. Contact your Sears Parts &
Repair Center.

3. Worn friction

3. Have friction wheel replaced at a Sears Parts &
Repair Center.

Unit fails to propel itself

1. Stop engine immediately
and disconnect spark
plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by a Sears Parts &
Repair Center.

auger.

wheel.

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spark plug wire.

Unit fails to discharge snow

1. Chute assembly

clogged.

2. Foreign object lodged

Chute fails to easily rotate
180 degrees

1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of auger
housing with clean-out tool or a stick.

in auger.

2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug
wire. Remove object from auger with clean-out tool
or a stick.

3. Auger cable in need of adjustment.

3. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly
section.

4. Auger belt loose or damaged.

4. Replace auger belt. Refer to Service and
Maintenance section.

5. Shearpin(s) sheared.

5. Replace with new shear pin(s).

1. Chute assembled incorrectly.

1. Disassemble
directed

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684-04265-4044

Housing

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Impeller

12" Dia.

29.

684-04107-0637

Spiral Assembly,

684-04108-0637

Spiral Assembly,

Assembly,

Auger 24"

710-0347

Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.75, Gr5

30.

710-0451

Bolt, Carriage,

31.

731-04870

Spacer, 1.25 OD x .75 ID x 1.00

710-04484

Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750

32.

736-0188

Washer, Flat, .76 x 1.49 x .06

Screw, Carriage,

33.

741-0493A

Bushing, Flange, .80 ID x .91 OD

790-00087A-0637

Housing,

5/16-18, .750 Grl

710-0703

712-04063

Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon

34.

712-04064

Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20, Nylon

35.

790-00120-4044

Shave Plate, 2.25 x 23.66

731-06439

Slide Shoe

1/4-20, .750, Gr5

I" Hex Bearing

712-04065

Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Nylon

36.

10.

714-04040

Cotter Pin, Bow-tie

37.

918-0123A

Housing,

Auger, RH Reduced

11.

936-0159

Washer, Flat, .349 x .879 x .063

38.

918-0124A

Housing,

Auger, LH Reduced

Nut, Push-on, .25 Dia

39.

921-0338

Seal, Oil, .750 x 1.00 x .125

40.

741-0662

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.0 x .59

12.

926-04012

13.

731-07525

Chute, Adapter

14.

732-04460

Spring, Extension,

.38 OD x 4.59

41.

710-0642

Screw, Self-tapping,

15.

736-0174

Washer, Wave, .625 x .885 x .015

42.

711-04285

Axle, Auger, 24"

914-0161

Key, Hi-pro 3/16 x 5/8

5" Dia

I/4-20, 0.750

16.

736-0242

Washer, Bell, .340 x .872 x .060

43.

17.

946-04230A

Clutch

44.

715-04021

Pin, Dowel, .25 OD x 1.2

18.

931-2643

Snow Removal Tool

45.

917-04126

Shaft, Worm .75 OD

917-04861

Gear, Worm 20T

Cable, Auger, 47.23"

19.

738-0143

Screw, Shoulder,

.498 x .34, 3/8-16

46.

20.

938-0281

Screw, Shoulder,

.625 x .17, 3/8-16

47.

718-04071

Collar, Thrust

21.

738-04124A

Shear Pin, .25 x 1.50

48.

721-0325

Plug, I/4 x .437

721-0327

Seal, Oil, .75 x I x .131

22.

941-0245

Bearing, Hex Flange x .75 ID

49.

23.

941-0309

Bearing, Ball, .75 ID x 1.85 OD

50.

936-0351

Washer, Flat, .760 ID x 1.50D

24.

756-04224

Flat Pulley, Idler, 2.75 OD

51.

736-3084

Washer, Flat, .51 x 1.12

Housing,

52.

741-0663

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.0 x .925

53.

741-0661 B

Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.00 x .975

54.

710-0276

Screw, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 1.00

25.

790-00075

26.

790-00080A-0637

Bracket, Auger

27.

918- 04171B

Gearbox

Bearing, 1.85 ID
Idler w/Brake

Assembly,

Auger, 24"

CraftsmanSnowThrowerModel 247.881731

6
49

I
2

/
/
,/

/
24
28

Craftsman
Snow
ThrowerModel 247.881731
m

m
1.

631 -04133A

Handle Assembly,

Clutch

Lock, LH

30.

790-00341-0637

Bracket, Rod

631-04134B

Handle Assembly,

Clutch

Lock, RH

31.

790-00313-0637

Shift Lever

684- 04111 B

Handle Ass'y, Engage, LH

32.

710-04370

Screw, 1/4-20 x 3.00

684-04112C

Handle Ass'y, Engage, RH

33.

710-0627

Screw, 5/16-24 x .750

731-06440A

Chute, Lower

34.

710-04071

Bolt, Carriage,

5/16-18, 1.0

732-04238

Spring, Torsion, .8156 ID x .3038

35.

710-0451

Bolt, Carriage,

5/16-18, .750

914-0145

Click Pin

36.

731-04426A

Chute, Upper, w/Label

710-04586

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.625

37.

710-1652

Screw, 1/4-20 x .625

790-00219-4044

Panel, Handle, (no cutout)

38.

941-0475

Bushing,

39.

711-04469A

Pin, Clevis

40.

712-04064

Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20

#10-24, 1.375

Plastic, .380

10.

710-1233

Screw, Machine,

11.

731-06471

Handle Panel Cover

12.

712-04063

Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon

41.

710-0572

Screw, Carriage, 5/16-18, 2.25

710-04484

Screw, 5/16-18, 2.25, Gr5

13.

749-04190A-0637

Handle, Upper, RH

42.

14.

936-0185

Washer, Flat, .375 x .738 x .063

43.

914-0101

Pin, Cotter

15.

720-0274

Grip, 1.0 ID x 5.0

44.

790-00248C-0637

Bracket, Panel

684-04250

Rod, Pivot

16.

720-04039

Knob, Shift, Black

45.

17.

918-04933

Gearbox

46.

710-04326

Screw, #8-16 x .50

18.

926-0100

Cap, Push, 3/8 Rod

47.

710-3069

Screw, 1/4-20 x .50

Assembly

19.

732-0193

Spring, .39 x .60 x .88

48.

712-04081A

Nut, Hex, 1/4-20

20.

920-0284

Knob, 5/16-18, Black

49.

731-04894D

Plate, Lock

21.

720-04102

Crank Knob

50.

731-04896B

Cam, Clutch Lock

22.

749-04138B-0637

Handle, Lower

51.

732-04219C

Spring, Clutch Lock

712-3087

Nut, Wing

23.

935-0199A

Bumper, Rubber, .62 OD x .22

52.

24.

736-0262

Washer, Flat, .385 x .870 x .092

53.

714-04040

Bow-Tie Cotter Pin

25.

738-04118

Bolt, Shoulder,

54.

736-04446

Washer, Flat, .25 x .630 x .0515

55.

738-04367

Scr. Shldr. Fig., .312 x 3.5 x 1/4-20

56.

747-05386-0637

Crank, Chute

753-08018±

Chute Kit (Incl. Ref.# 5 & 36)

Screw, Shoulder,

5/16-18 x 0.905

26.

738-04348

27.

684-04311A-0637

.43 x 1.3, 1/4-20

Bracket, Chute Support

28.

946-04397A

Cable, Speed Selector

29.

749-04191A-0637

Handle, Upper, LH
± Available

for warranty

service provider

coverage

for details.

only. Contact

a Sears authorized

CraftsmanSnowThrowerModel247.881731
46

41,

/23
7
34
I
30

10
15
73

Craftsman SnowThrowerModel 247.881731
m

m
38.

738-04493

Axle, .75 x 22"

5.50D

39.

936-0329

Washer, Lock, 1/4

Wheel

40.

710-0809

Hex Screw, 1/4-20, 1.25, Gr5

41.

710-0191

Hex Screw, 3/8-24, 1.25, Gr8

Screw, 5/16-24, .750, Gr5

42.

710-0672

Hex Screw, 5/16-24, 1.25, Gr5

Screw, 1/4-20, 1.000

43.

710-0654A

Screw, Seres, 3/8-16, 1.00

Screw, 1/4-20 x .625

44.

710-1245B

Hex Screw, 5/16-24, .875, Gr8

712-04065

Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Nylon

45.

710-04484

Screw, 5/16-18 x .750

712-0417A

Nut, Flange, 5/8-18

46.

926-04012

Nut, Push-on, .25 Dia.

731-05353

Cover, Belt

656-04055

Disc Assembly,

684-04153C

Friction

Wheel Assembly,

684-04154B-0637

Support

Bracket, Friction

684- 04156A

Shift Assembly,

710-05339

710-0788

710-1652

8.
9.

Friction

Wheel

Rod

10.

914-0126

Key, Hi Pro, 3/16 x 3/4 Dia.

47.

11.

916-0104

E-ring, .500 Dia.

48.

732-04308A

Spring, Torsion, .850 ID x .354

12.

716-0136

E-ring, Retaining,

49.

736-3082A

Washer, Flat, .45 x 1.5 x .172

936-0119

Washer, Lock .3125

.875 Dia.

13.

916-0231

E-ring, .750 Dia.

50.

14.

917-04209A

Hex Shaft, .8125, 7-Tooth

51.

736-0505

Washer, Flat, .34 x 1.50 x .150

15.

917-04230

Gear, 80-Tooth

52.

748-04053A

Pulley, Adapter,

748-04112B

Spacer, Shoulder,

.75 Dia.

16.

726-0221

Speed Nut, .500

53.

17.

932-0264

Extension

54.

750-04303

Spacer, .875 ID x 1.185 OD

18.

736-0188

Washer, Flat, .760 x 1.490 x .060

55.

750-04477A

Spacer, .340 x .750 x .360

Spring

.317 x .50 x .102

19.

936-0287

Washer, Flat, .793 x 1.24 x .060

56.

954-04050

Belt, Auger

Drive

20.

736-04161

Washer, Flat, .75 x 1.00 x .060

57.

954-04260

Belt, Wheel

Drive

21.

790-00289A-0637

Plate, Cover

58.

756-04109

Pulley, Auger

22.

738-04439

Shoulder

Screw

59.

756-04113

Pulley, Half, V x 2.600 OD

60.

756-04252

Pulley, Half, 3/8-V x 1.7160 OD

.37 x .105, 1/4-20

Drive, 8.1 x .5

23.

738-04184A

Screw, Shoulder,

24.

738-0924A

Screw, 1/4-28, .375

61.

790-00208D

Idler Bracket, Wheel Drive

25.

941-0245

Bearing, Hex Flange x .75 ID

62.

684-04169

Idler Pulley Assembly

750-04571

Spacer, Shoulder,

26.

941-0563

Bearing, Ball, 17 x 40 x 12

63.

27.

946-05067

Clutch Cable, Wheel, 44.95"

64.

735-04099

Plug, 3/8 ID

28.

935-04054

Rubber, Friction

Wheel, 5.50D

65.

735-04100

Plug, 1/2 ID

712-04064

Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20, Nylon

.26 x .79 x .538

29.

748-0190

Spacer, .508 ID x .75 OD x .68

66.

30.

756-0625

Roller, Cable

67.

710-0751

Hex Screw, 1/4-20, .620, Gr5

31.

790-00096A-0637

Front Guide Bracket, Auger Cable

68.

732-04311A

Spring, Torsion, .750 ID x .968

32.

790-00180C-4044

Frame

69.

712-04063

Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon

33.

790-00206A-0637

Guide Bracket, Auger Cable

70.

936-3015

Wash., Flat, .469 x .875 x .105

34.

790-00207C

Guide Bracket, Drive Cable

71.

790-00217A-0637

Pivot Bracket, Speed Selector

35.

790-00316-4044

Cover, Frame

72.

790-00218A-0637

Shift Bracket, Speed Selector

36.

634-04167A-0911

LH Wheel Assembly

73.

731-08181

Spacer, Axle

634-04168A-0911

RH Wheel Assembly

N/A

731-04873

Spacer, 1.25 x .75 x 3.0

37.

Engine (see breakdown)
MTD Model No. 952Z270-SUA

Craftsman
EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731

D _

951-11282

Muffler

Assembly

710-05001

Muffler

Stud

951-14190

Muffler

Stud Kit

951-11289

Muffler

Gasket

712-04214

Nut- M8

710-04915

Bolt - M6 X 12 Zin

951-10642B

Muffler

Shroud

Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731

_42

°0

D _

951-10634

Shroud-Engine

712-04213

Nut

951-11284

Choke Knob

951-10757

Throttle

951-10637

Switch-Ignition

731-05632

Ignition

951-10640

Push Rod-Choke

951-10635

Air Filter Heating

710-04943

Bolt-M6

Knob

Key Switch

1X28M Spec

Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731

131- Gasket
Kit-Complete
132-Gasket
Kit-External
133- CompleteEngine

Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731
D _

951-12111

Piston Ring Set

951-11632

Piston Pin Snap Ring

951-12007

Piston

951-11633

Piston Pin

710-04915

Bolt- M6 X 12 Zin

951-11113

Shield - Air

951-11573

Connecting

951-14053

Governor

736-04461

Washer

951-11902

Governor

714-04078

Cotter Pin

951-11575

Camshaft

951-11369

Bearing

951-10307

Key:Flywheel

951-11247A

Crankshaft

951-11576

Governor

715-04092

Pin-Dowel

715-04096

Dowl Pin 9X14

951-11371

Crankcase Cover Gasket

951-12125

Crankcase Cover

Rod Assembly
Shaft

Seal

Assembly

Kit (Incl. 62,63,64,74,79)
Gear/Shaft

951-11246

Crankcase Cover Kit (Incl. 62,68-74)

710-04932

Bolt

951-11283

Oil Fill Plug Assembly

951-11577

O-Ring 15.8 X2.5

951-11368

Oil Seal

951-11249

Crankcase Kit (Incl. 59,62,74,75,79)

951-11060B

Shortblock

Assembly

(Incl. 4,21,27-29,44,46,
76

951-11350

Oil Drain Pipe

736-04440

Washer

710-04906

Bolt- Drain Plug

951-11370

Oil Seal

130

951-10641

Oil Drain Assembly

131

951-11059A

Gasket Kit-Complete

47, 50-53,56-79)

(Incl. 4,21,27-29,32,44,58,59,68,74,77,79)
132

951-10661B

Gasket Kit-External

133

952Z270-SUA

Complete

Engine

(Incl. 4,21,27 29,32,77)

Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731

18
15
44

13
_

-"45

129
17
131- GasketKit-Complete
132-GasketKit-External
133- CompleteEngine

46 _46

Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731
ID -

710-04968

Flange Bolt M6

951-11054A

Valve Cover

731-07059

Hose-Breather

726-04101

Clamp-Breather

951-11565

Valve Cover Gasket

951-12000

Intake Valve Spring

951-11892

Rocker Arm Assembly

751-11124

Nut - Pivot Lockin

751-11123

Nut - Valve Adjust

951-11893

Rocker Arm

710-04902

Bolt - Pivot

951-12002

Exhaust Valve Adjuster

951-12003

Exhaust Valve Spring Retainer

951-12004

Valve Spring

951-11894

Intake Valve Seal

710-04933

Bolt - M8 X 55 Zin

951-11895

Push Rod Guide

951-10722B

Cylinder

951-10292

Plug:Spark

951-11572

Gasket-Cylinder

951-10648

Kit-Push Rod

951-11899

Tappet

715-04108

Pin-Dow110

951-10647A

Valve Kit

951-10647A

Valve Kit

129

951-12626

Valve Cover Kit

131

951-11059A

Gasket Kit-Complete

Hose

Retainer

Head Assembly

(Incl. 4-14,16,17,21,27-29, 44,48,49)

Head

X 16

(Incl. 4,21,27-29,32,44,58,59,68,74,77,79)
132

951-10661B

Gasket Kit-External

133

952Z270-SUA

Complete

Engine

(Incl. 4,21,27 29,32,77)

Craftsman
EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731

134- CarburetorKit- Deni
135- CarburetorKit- Huayi
27

31_

Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731
II _

710-04939

Stud-Carb

710-04910

Stud-

951-11567

Gasket-Carb

951-11896

Carburetor

Insulat

951-11569A

Carburetor

Gasket

951-10639A

Primer

951-11824

Primer Bulb

951-14026A

Carburetor

Assembly

- Huayi

951-14027A

Carburetor

Assembly

- Deni

951-11897

Carburetor

Gasket

951-11112

Bracket-

134

951-14154

Carburetor

135

951-12788A

n/a

Choke Shaft

n/a

Choke Plate

n/a

Throttle

Shaft

n/a

Throttle

Plate

710-05469

Screw M3x5

736-04638

LockWasher

n/a

Gasket, Throttle

n/a

Idle Jet Assembly

n/a

Idle Speed Adjusting

n/a

Mixture

951-11699

Primer Hose

951-11906

Hose Clamp

n/a

Carburetor

n/a

Float Pin

n/a

Emulsion

951-12875

Float Needle Valve

n/a

Main Jet

n/a

Needle Valve Spring

n/a

Float

951-11589

Fuel Bowl Gasket

n/a

Fuel Bowl

951-11348

Fuel Bowl Gasket

710-04945

Fuel Bowl Mounting

951-11349

Fuel Drain Plug Gasket

710-04938

Fuel Drain Plug

M6X 105
Insulator

Choke Control
Kit- Deni

(Incl. h,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,u,x)
Carburetor

Kit- Huayi

(Incl. h,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,u,x)

Plate

Screw

Body

Tube

Bolt

Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731

84
92

951-10646

Ignition

951-11110

Shield - Air Flow

710-04940

Bolt

710-04919

Bolt - Flange M6

951-12416

Flywheel

951-10934

Cooling

951-10911

Starter Cup

712-04209

Nut- M14

710-04915

Bolt- M6X 12 Zin

951-10663A

Fan Cover Complete

736-04455

Flat Washer-Recoil

710-04974

Flange Bolt M6

951-14151

Recoil Start Assembly

Coil

Fan

Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731

,114

115

104

105

107

951-11914

Engine/Dipstick

Bolt-M6 X 12

108

710-04905

Bolt

Shield - Governor

109

710-04915

Bolt-

Governor

110

951-11913

Oil Fill Tube Assembly

111

951-11381

O-Ring

Rod-Governor

112

951-10656

Dipstick

113

951-11904

O-Ring Dipstick

114

951-12482

Dipstick

951-10758

Throttle

710-05103

951-I 1108

951-I 1935

951-10664

Spring-Throttle

951-I0665

Control

Assembly

Spring
Return

Governor

Cover

M6 X 12 Zin

Tube

101

951 -l I 106

Bracket-

102

712-04212

Nut-

103

710-04908

Bolt - M6 X 21 Gov

115

951-12533

Fuel Cap

951-11933

Fuel Level Indicator

951-10653B

Fuel Tank

104

951-I1700

Hose Clamp-Carb

116

105

951-I0650

Kit-Fuel Line

117

106

710-04915

Bolt - M6 X 12 Zin

Assy

Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731

118

119

120

123

121
121

1_127
124
28

D -

118

710-04914

Bolt- Flange M6

119

951-11680

Flexible Clamp

120

951-11114

Bracket-

121

712-05015

Nut

122

710-04965

Screw M4 X 55

123

710-04935

Screw - M4 X 60

124

710-05182

Bolt-M6 X 32

125

715-04088

Pin - Dowel

126

951-I0645A

Electric Starter

127

710-04915

Bolt- M6X 12 Zin

128

951-11109

Shield - Blower Housing

Switch Housing

Mount

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FEDERAL
and/or CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONCONTROL
WARRANTYSTATEMENT
YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGATIONS
MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products
California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or
warranty

on your 2013 and later small off-road

spark-ignited

engine and equipment

(outdoor

equipment

engines

must be designed,

built and equipped

to meet the State's stringent

equipment

engines

must be designed,

built, and equipped

to meet the U.S. EPA small off-road

equipment

anti-smog

certified
exhaust)

engine).

standards

engine

diagnosis,

condition

exists, MTD Consumer

Group Inc will repair your outdoor

equipment

new outdoor

regulations).

of time listed below, provided

Your ECS may include parts such as the carburetor, fuel-injection
system, ignition system, catalytic converter,
valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors,
and other associated emission-related
components.
Where a warrantable

In California,

(in other states, outdoor

spark ignition

Consumer Group Inc must warrant the ECSon your outdoor equipment
engine for the period
abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance
of the outdoor equipment
engine.

for sale in the state of
control system (ECS)

MTD

there has been no

fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps,

engine at no cost to you including

parts, and labor.

MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTYCOVERAGE:
This emission

control system is warranted

for two years. If any emission-related

part on your outdoor

part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc. In the event that a component
Manufacturer's
equipment warranty, the longer coverage period will apply.

equipment

is covered

engine

for longer

is defective,

the

than two years by the

/
OWNERSWARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the outdoor equipment
engine
Consumer Group Inc recommends
Group Inc cannot deny warranty
As the outdoor
your outdoor

equipment
equipment

owner, you are responsible
that you retain all receipts

for performance
of the required maintenance
listed in your owner's manual. MTD
covering maintenance
on your outdoor equipment
engine, but MTD Consumer

solely for the lack of receipts.

engine

owner, you should

however

be aware that MTD Consumer

engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,

improper

Group Inc may deny you warranty

maintenance,

or unapproved

coverage

modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your outdoor equipment
engine to MTD Consumer Group Inc's distribution
center or service center as soon
as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed
in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question
regarding
http://su

your warranty
pport.mtd

coverage,

you should contact

the MTD Consumer

Group Inc Service Department

at 1-800-800-7310

or at

prod ucts.com.

GENERALEMISSIONS
WARRANTYCOVERAGE:
MTD Consumer
designed,

Group Inc warrants

built, and equipped

cause the failure of a warranted
The warranty

period

Subject to certain
1.

to the ultimate

so as to conform
part for a period

Any warranted

and exclusions

regulations;

equipment

Group Inc according

remainder

of the period.

for replacement

to subsection

as required

Any warranted
part that is scheduled
stated above. Any such part repaired

only for regular inspection
or replaced under warranty

Any warranted

for replacement

part that is scheduled

replacement

as required

to an ultimate

maintenance

(4) below. Any such part repaired

of time before the first scheduled

that the outdoor

on emission-related

stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty

Consumer

period

purchaser

and (2) free from defects

engine is delivered

as stated below, the warranty

part that is not scheduled
period

and each subsequent

equipment

in materials

engine

is: (1)

and workmanship

purchaser

or first placed into service.

parts is as follows:

in the written

coverage,

instructions

supplied

the part will be repaired

or replaced

under warranty

is warranted

or replaced

will be warranted

for the

in the written instructions
supplied is warranted for the warranty
will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.
maintenance

in the written

instructions

supplied

date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled

Repair or replacement
to the owner.

Notwithstanding

of any warranted

the provisions

service the subject engines
6.

The outdoor

equipment

emission-related
7.

MTD Consumer
warranty

Throughout
warranted

herein, warranty

part, provided

the off-road

herein must be performed

services or repairs will be provided

for diagnostic

that such diagnostic

Group Inc is liable for damages

parts sufficient

provisions

is warranted
replacement,

at a warranty

at all of our distribution

period

station

for the
the part
under

at no charge

centers that are franchised

or equipment.

engine owner will not be charged

warranted

of any warranted

Any replacement

part under the warranty

for

by MTD

will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced
warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement
point for the part.
4.

that

of two years.

begins on the date the outdoor

conditions

the warranty

purchaser

with all applicable

to other engine

labor that is directly

work is performed
or equipment

associated

at a warranty

components

with diagnosis

of a defective,

station.

proximately

caused by a failure under

part.
engine

and equipment

warranty

to meet the expected

demand

part may be used in the performance

the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty

period

stated above, MTD Consumer

Group Inc will maintain

a supply of

for such parts.

of any warranty

obligations

maintenance

of MTD Consumer

or repairs and must be provided

Group Inc.

without

charge to

10. Add-on
ormodified
partsthatarenotexempted
bytheAirResources
Board
maynotbeused.
Theuseofanynon-exempted
add-on
or
modified
partsbytheultimate
purchaser
willbegrounds
fordisallowing
awarranty
claims.
MTDConsumer
Group
Incwillnotbeliable
to
warrant
failures
ofwarranted
partscaused
bytheuseofanon-exempted
add-on
ormodified
part.
WARRANTED
PARTS:
The repair or replacement
of any warranted
part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if
MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates
that the outdoor equipment
engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly
maintained, and that
such abuse, neglect,
any adjustment
coverage.

Further, the coverage

The following
1.

or improper

of a component

emission

Fuel Metering

warranty

maintenance

was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement

that has a factory
under this warranty
parts are covered

installed,
extends

and properly

operating,

adjustment

limiting

of the part. That notwithstanding,
device is still eligible

only to parts that were present on the off-road

for warranty

engine and equipment

purchased.

(if applicable):

System

Cold start enrichment
Carburetor

system (soft choke)

and internal

parts (or fuel injection

system)

Fuel pump
Fuel tank
2.

Air Induction

System

Air cleaner
Intake manifold
3.

Ignition

System

Spark plug(s)
Magneto
4.

ignition

system

Exhaust System
Catalytic

converter

SAI (Reed valve)
5.

Miscellaneous

Items Used in Above System

Vacuum, temperature,
Connectors
6.

Evaporative

position,

time sensitive valves and switches

and assemblies

Control

Fuel hose
Fuel hose clamps
Tethered
Carbon

fuel cap
canister

Vapor lines

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