Craftsman 536 88112 Users Manual

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12.5 Horsepower
33 Inch Dual Stage
120V. Electric Start
SNOW THROWER
MODEL NO.
536.881120

Caution:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Operating Instructions before
first use of this product.

SEARS, ROEBUCK
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AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

U.S.A.

WARRANTY STATEMENT ......
SAFETY RULES ...............
INTERNATIONAL
SYMBOLS ....
ASSEMBLY
...................
OPERATION
..................
MAINTENANCE
...............
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT...

LIMITED

TWO-YEAR

2
2
4
7
13
20
23

WARRANTY

STORAGE
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
REPAIR PARTS ................

31
32
33

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ........
SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL) ..........
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE
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50
60
92

ON CRAFTSMAN

SNOW

THROWER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained,
lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
If this Craftsman Snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover the following:
•
•

Items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, drive belts and shear
pins.
RepaiP'necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts
and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the
owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW
THROWERTO
THE NEAREST Sears SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE
UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE
IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may
vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA,

Hoffrnan Estates. IL 60179

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS--- AT'rENTION!!! BECOME ALERTI!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

nect
the spark
plug
wire
WARNING:
Always
disconand place it where it cannot
make contact with spark plug to
prevent accidental starting during:
Preparation, Maintenance, or Storage of your snow thrower.

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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harm.

IMPORTANT:
Safety standards require operator presence controls to
minimize the risk of injury. Your snow
thrower is equipped with such controls.
Do not attempt to defeat the function of
the operator presence control under any
circumstances.

TRAINING
1.

Read the operating and service instruction
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.

OPERATION

Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.

3.
4.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling
especially when operating in reverse.
3.

PREPARATION
1.

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

Disengage all clutches
engine (motor).

Do not operate the equipment without
wearing adequate winter outer garments.
Wear footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.

Handle fuel with care;
mable.

Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running engine (motor) or hot engine (motor).
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

d.
e.

fuel container.

Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up
spilled fuel.
Never store fuel or snow thrower with
fuel in the tank inside of a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark.
Check
lowing
of the
cause

fuel supply before each use, alspace for expansion as the heat
engine (motor) and/or sun can
fuel to expand.

For all units with electric starting motors
use electric starting extension cords certified CSA/UL. Use only with a receptacle
that has been installed in accordance with
local inspection authorities.

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

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

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

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Do not operate this machine it you are taking drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine.
Do not use this machine if you are mentally
or physically unable to operate this machine safely.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly
inspect snow
thrower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the snow thrower.
6.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
7.
Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position, before unclegging the auger/impeller housing or discharge chute and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
8.
When cleaning, repaidng, or inspecting,
make certain the auger/impeller and all
moving parts have stopped and all controls
are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
9.
Take all possible precautions when leaving
the snow thrower unattended. Disengage
the auger/impeller,
stop engine (motor),
and remove key.
10. Do net run the engine (motor) indoors, except when starting the engine (motor) and
for transporting the snow thrower in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous (containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS).
11. Do not clear snow across the face of
slopes. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
12. Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place.

it is highly flam-

Use an approved

before starting the

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the
snow thrower.

13.

Never operate the snow thrower near enclosures, automobiles, window wells,
drop-offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle.
Keep children and pets away.

14.

Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

15.

Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing up.

16.

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

17.

Disengage power to the collectodimpeller
when snow thrower is transported or not in

MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
1.
Check shear belts and other belts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
2.
Never store the snow thrower with fuel in
the tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.
Allow the engine (motor) to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
3.
Always refer to operator's guide instructions for important details if the snow
thrower is to be stored for an extended
period.
4.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
5.
Run the snow thrower a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the
auger/impeller.

use.

18.

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

19.

Never operate the snow thrower without
good visibility or light. Always be sure of
your footing and keep a firm hold on the
handle_. Walk;never run.

20.

Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.

21.

Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a
roof.

WARNING:
This snow thrower
for use on sidewalks,
drivewaysis
and other ground level surfaces.
Caution should be exercised while using on
steep sloping surfaces,
DO NOT USE
SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE
GROUND
LEVEL such as roofs of residences, garages, porches or other such
structures or buildings.

IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for
each symbol.

Control And Operating

Slow

Symbols

Fast

Electric

Start

Engine Start

I
Engine Off

Engine Stop

Engine Run

H N

Choke Off

Choke On

Neutral

®@
Throttle
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Primer Button

Ignition Key
4

Ignition Off

Ignition On

Drive Clutch

Forward

Reverse

Auger Clutch

Auger Collector

Engage

l÷61
Push To Engage
Electric Starter

Discharge

DOWN

Weight Transfer
Lift Handle To
Engage

Oil

Fuel

Discharge

Fuel Oil Mixture

LEFT

Transmission

Weight Transfer
Depress Pedal
To Disengage

Discharge RIGHT

Ignition Key
Insert To Run,
Pull Out To Stop.

SafetyWarningSymbols

DANGER
Thrown Objects.
Keep Bystanders Away.

IMPORTANT
Read Owner's Manual
Before Operating
This Machine.

DANGER
Avoid Injury From
Rotating Auger, Keep
Hands, Feet And
Clothing Away.

STOP

WARNING
Hot Surface
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WARNING

DANGER
Stop The Engine
Before Unclogging
Discharge Chute!

Contents

of Parts Bag (actual size)

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)
1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown)
1 - Warranty

Card (not shown)

2 - Parts bags (not shown)
*Non-Assembly

Parts, found in toolbox located on belt cover

1- Screw, 3/8"-16 x 2"
71007
1-Split

2-Flatwasher
71072

Lockwasher
71062

3/8"

2- Nut, 3/6"
71044

1 - Remote Chute Knob
(not actual size)

*2- Shear Pins
760878

1- Starter Cord
(not actual size)

1 - Shift Lever Knob
(not actual size)

Parts packed

separately

3/8"

in carton (not shown full size)

2- Ignition Keys

"_^

(Attached to engine in plastic bag)

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1 - Flatwasher
71071

1 - Hex Jam Nut 1/4"
71034

1 - Cotter Pin
71081

Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your snow
thrower. All fasteners are in the parts
bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled.

NOTE: In this instruction book, left
and right describe the location of a
part from the operator's position behind the unit.

Tools
,_

WARNING: Before doing any
assembly or maintenance to
the snow thrower, remove the
wire from the spark plug.

WARNING: Always wear
safety glasses or eye
shields while assembling
snow thrower.

Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the
shipping po"sition.

Required

Knife

Pliers

1/2 inch open end wrenches

9/16 inch open end wrenches

3/4 inch open end wrenches

Measuring tape or ruler

Screwdriver

Figure 2 shows the snow thrower completely assembled.

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Traction Drive
Lever
Remote
Chute

Crank
Lever
Chute
Deflector
Drift
Cutter

Clutch
Control
Cable
Figure 1

Height
Adjust
Skid

How To Remove The Snow
Thrower From The Carton

1. Locate all parts that are packed
separately and remove from the
carton.
NOTE: Put fuel stabilizer in a safe
place until needed for storage.
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4.
7

Figure 2

Cut and discard the plastic ties that
secure the crank assembly and the
shift rod assembly to the pallet.
Cut down all four corners of the carton and lay the side panels flat.
Cut the metal bands that hold the
snow thrower to the lower pallet.

Remove and discard all packing
material from around the snow
thrower.

For shipping purposes, the height
adjust skids are attached to the
pallet. Remove the screw that secures each height adjust skid to
the pallet. See Figure 3.

Cut the ties that secure the clutch
control cables to the lower handle.
See Figure 1. Move the cables
away from the motor frame.
9. Make sure the clutch control
cables are attached to the clutch
levers.

10. Tighten the bolts that secure the
upper and lower handles.

Hei(
Adjust
Skid

Clutch Lever

Screw

Figure 3

Loosen (,do not remove) the bolts
that fasten the upper and lower
handles. Raise the upper handle
into the operating position.
NOTE: Make sure the cables are
not caught between the upper
and lower handles.

See Figure 4.

How To Assemble
The Handle And Crank Assembly
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the fasteners in the upper holes of the
lower handle. See Figure 5.

\
Clutch Control Cable

11. Hold onto the handle and pull the
snow thrower off the carton.
CAUTION:
cables.

DO NOT back over

Install the screw, flatwasher, lockwasher, and hex nut into the bottom hole on the right side of the
handles. DO NOT tighten until all
fasteners are in place.

Upper Handle
Loosen, Do'_
Not Remove I

Crank
Assembly

_l_

Lower Handle
,,_
Locknut
Nut 3/8

Loosen, Do

_,# Not Remove
Flatwasher 3/8"
-_j

Eyebolt

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Figure 4

Flatwasher

Screw 3/8" x 2'

Lockwasher 318"/
Flatwasher 3/8"
8

Figure 5

Locate the crank assembly
removed earlier. Remove the Iocknut
and flatwasher
from the eye bolt
assembly.
4. Install the eye bolt through the lower hole on the left side of the handles.
5. Install the flatwasher
and the locknut loosely on the eye bolt.
6. Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis
pin, universal joint pin, and universal joint from the crank rod assembly. See Figure 6.
Cotter Pin

Mount the universal joint into the
end of the worm gear. Make sure
the large holes are aligned.

Insert universal joint pin. Make
sure opening in universal joint pin
is aligned with small opening in universal joint.

Mount the yoke end of crank rod
around the universal joint. Fasten
with clevis pin and cotter pin.
Spread ends of cotter pin to lock in
place.

10. Tighten the Iocknut on the eye bolt.
See Figure 5. Make sure eye belt is
properly aligned and the crank can
freely rotate.

Clevis Pin
Crank Rod

11. Tighten all handle fasteners.

Universal
Joint Pin
Universal Joint
Worm Gear
Figure 6

How To Install The Knobs

Remote Chute Knob
1. Install the nut onto the lever. See
Figure 7,

Make sure lip on the remote chute
knob is pointed toward the engine.
Tighten the nut against the bottom
of the remote chute knob.

Speed
Lip _....

Select

Knob

Install the speed select knob to the
speed select lever. See Figure 8.

Remote
Knob
Chute

Speed Select
Knob

Nut

3/8"_...__

Lever
Figure 7

Speed Select
Lever

Assemble the remote chute knob
onto the lever until snug against the
nut.

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Figure 8
9

How To Install
The Speed Control Rod
1. Put the speed select lever into the
sixth gear position.

_Speed

2. Attach the speed control rod (end
with 90 ° bend) to the speed select
bracket with washer and cotter
pin. See Figure 9.
3.

Put the speed select lever
first gear position.

Speed
Select
Bracket

Speed
Control
Rod

Figure 9
Speed Control Rod

Adapter _

Make sure the speed select lever
functions correctly. Move the speed
select lever through all speeds.

Joint

Fasteners
Figure 10

How To Assemble
The Chute Deflector

install with head of the carriage
bolt on the inside of the flange.
4.

1. Remove the carriage bolt. See
Figure 11.
2. Raise the chute deflector into operating position,
3.

Lever

into the

The length ot the ball joint and speed
control rod have been pre-adjusted
at
the factory. _f an adjustment is required,
loosen the nut. Remove the fasteners
to disconnect the ball joint from the
shift yoke assembly. To lengthen or
shorten the speed control rod, turn the
adapter to obtain the correct length.
5.

][

Washer 3/8"

Attach the ball joint, located on the
bottom end of the speed control
rod, to the shift yoke assembly.
See Figure 10. The fasteners
are
attached to the ball joint at the
factory.

Select

5. Tighten Iocknut securely.
NOTE: Make sure all carriage
bolts in flange are tight. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.

Fasten chute deflector to flange
with carriage bolt. Make sure to

Operating

Fasten with washer and Iocknut.

6. Cut tie strap on chute deflector.

Po_

Chute
Deft

Carriage
Bolt

Flange W;
_Lsher

Nut
Tie Strap
Figure 11

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Check The Cables
1. Check the traction drive cable and
the auger drive cable. If the bottom
of the cables have become disconnected, reinstall the cable springs.
Make sure the long spring is attached to the traction drive and the
short spring is attached to the auger drive. See Figure 12.
TractionAuger

If the top of the cables have become disconnected from the drive
levers, attach the cables to the "Z"
fitting. See Figure 13.

"Z" Fitting

Drive Lever

Drive Cable

Short

Spr,ng

\
Cable

Figure 13

Figure 12

How To Set The

Skid

Height

The snow thrower is equipped with
height adjustable skids mounted on
the outside of the auger housing. See
Figure 14. To adjust the height of the
skids, see "How To Adjust The Height
Of The Skids" in the Maintenance
section.

Adj

How To Set
The Length Of The Cables
The cables were adjusted at the factory
and no adjustments
should be necessary. However, after the handles are put
in the operating position, the cables can
be too tight or too loose. If an adjustment is necessary, see "How To Check
And Adjust The Cables" in the Service
And Adjustment section.
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Skids

Figure 14

How To Set The Drift Cutters

Drift Cutter

Drift cutters are used to cut a path
through snow deeper than the auger
housing.
1. Loosen the wingnuts that secure
the drift cutters to the auger housing. See Figure 15.
2.

Wingnul

Raise the drift cutters to the desired height.

3. Tighten the wingnuts.

Figure 15

_- CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new snow
thrower, to ensure that you receive the
best performance and satisfaction from
this quality product, please review the
following checklist:
e" All assembly instructions have been
completed.
e_ The discharge chute rotates freely.
e" No remaining loose parts in carton.
While learning how to use your snow
thrower, pay extra attention to the following important items:
e" Engine oil is at proper level.
e_ Make sure gas tank is filled properly
with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
e_ Become familiar with all controlstheir location and function. Operate
controls before starting engine.

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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER
to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.
Auger Drive Lever

Electric
Start
Button

Remote Chute
Control Lever

Primer
Ignition
Key

Traction Drive Lever

Button

Crank Assembly

Switch
Box

Chute Deflector

Discharge
Chute

Choke
Control
Throttle
Control

Recoil
Starter
Handle

Shear Pin

Height
Adjust
Skid

Figure 16

Choke Control - Used to start a cold
engine.
Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into
the carburetor manifold for fast starts in
cold weather.
Remote Chute Control Lever - Push
forward to discharge snow high and far.
Pull remote lever back to discharge snow
down.
Throttle Control - Controls the engine
speed.
Electric Start Button - (if so equipped)
Usedto starttheengineusing the 120 V electricstarter.
Shear Pin - Shear pins are designed to
break (to protect the machine) if an obiect becomes lodged in the auger hous=ng.
Toolbox - spare shear pins and
spacers are located in toolbox.
Ddft Cutter -Cuts a path through snow
higher than the auger housing.

Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops
the auger and impeller (snow gathering
and throwing)
Traction Drive Lever - Propels the
snow thrower forward and in reverse.
Speed Shifter Lever - Selects the
speed of the snow thrower (6 speeds
ward and 2 speeds reverse).

for-

Crank Assembly
- Changes the direction
of snow throwing through the discharge chute.
Chute Deflector - Changes the distance
the snow is thrown.
Discharge Chute - Changes the height
and direction the snow is thrown.

Height Adjust Skid - Adjusts the ground
clearance of the auger housing.
Ignition Key - Must be inserted to start
the engine.
Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the engine manually.
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The operation of any snow thrower can
result in foreign objects being thrown
into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating
the snow thrower.
We recommendstandard safety
glasses or a widevision safety mask for
over your glasses.

ver back to discharge the snow
down.

Chute Lever

Assembly

Manual before
operating
WARNING:
Read
Owner's
machine. Never direct dis-

Figure 18

HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BACKWARD

charge toward bystanders. Stop the
engine before unclogging discharge
chute or auger housing and before
leaving the machine.

1. To shift, release the traction drive
lever (left hand) and move the
speed shift lever to the speed you
desire. See Figure 17. Ground
speed is determined by snow conditions. Select the speed you desire
by moving the speed shifter lever
left into the appropriate notches on
the shift lever plate:

TO STOP YOUR
SNOW THROWER
To StOl_'throwing snow, release the
auger drive lever. See Figure 17.
2. To stop the wheels, release the
traction drive lever.
3. To stop the engine, push the
throttle control lever to off and pull
out the ignition key.
Traction Drive Lever
Auger DriveLever
.

Speeds 1,2 - Wet, Heavy
Speed 3 - Light
Speed 4 - Very Light
Speed 5,6 - Transport only
2. Engage the traction drive lever (left
hand). As the snow thrower starts
to move, maintain a firm hold on the
handles, and guide the snow thrower along the clearing path. Do not
attempt to push the snow thrower.
3. To move the snow thrower backward, move the speed shifter lever
right into first or second reverse and
engage the traction drive lever (left
hand).
IMPORTANT:
Do not move the speed
shifter lever while the traction lever
is down.

Figure 17

TO CONTROLSNOW DISCHARGE
1. Turn the crank assembly to set the
direction of the snow throwing. See
Figure 18.
2. Push the remote chute lever forward to discharge the snow high
and far. Pull the remote chute le-

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TO THROW
1.
2.

SNOW

Push down the auger driver lever
(right hand). See Figure 17.
Release to stop throwing snow.

HOW TO USE
THE WHEEL LOCKOUT

5. Check tire pressure (14-17
pounds). Do not exceed maximum
amount of pressure.

The left wheel is secured to the axle
with a lockout pin. See Figure 19. The
unit was shipped with the lockout pin in
the locked position. For ease of maneuverability in light snow conditions, disconnect the lockout pin as follows.
1. Pull the knob out to disengage the
lockout pin.
2. To lock in the disengaged position,
turn the knob 1/4 turn (90 degrees).

CHECK

THE OIL:

NOTE: The engine was shipped from
the factory filled with oil. Check the
level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
1.

Make sure the unit is level.

NOTE: Do not check the level of the
oil while the engine runs.
2.

Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
Check the oil.

If necessary, add oil until the oil
reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill
cap/dipstick (see Figure 20). Do not
add too much oil.
OII FillC_p/Dipstick

Knob
Wheel
Lockout

THE ENGINE

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

must
beAdd
between
full
and
mark
Figure 20

FILL GAS:

Be sure that all fasteners are tight.
Make sure the height adjust skids
are properly adjusted. See To Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the
Service & Adjustments section of
this manual.

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NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may
be used to make starting easier in
areas where temperature is consistently 20°1=. or lower.

2. Check the tension of clutch cable
before starting the engine. See To
Adjust The Control Cable paragraph in the Service & Adjustments section of this manual.
3.
4.

NOTE: Oil level

4. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely
each time you check the oil level.
NOTE: For extreme cold operating
conditions of 0°F and below, use a
partial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for
easier starting.

Figure 19

BEFORE STARTING

>{J_ _'_

NOTICE:
ENGINES WHICH ARE
CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA AND US EPA EMISSION
REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES:
Are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include the following
emission control system(s):
EM, TWC
(if so equipped). Include any user adjustable features-therefore
no other adjustments are needed.

WARNING:

Experiences

in,_

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

gasoline.
Do not fill fuel tank while snow
thrower is running, when it is hot, or
when snow thrower is in an enclosed area.
Keep away from open flame or an
electrical spark and do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank.
Never fill the tank completely. Fill
the tank to within 1/4"-1/2" from the
top to provide space for expansion
of fuel.
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and
use a funnel or spout to prevent
spilling.
Make sure to wipe up any spilled
fuel before stating the engine.
Store gasoline in a clean, approved
container and keep the cap in place
on the container.

NOTE: To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system must be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer.
Start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use the carburetor bowl
drain to empty residual gasoline
from the float chamber. Use fresh
fuel next season. See the Storage
section in'this manual for additional
information.
Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
.

TO STOP ENGINE
To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to "STOP" position and remove key. Keep the key in a safe
place. The engine will not start without
the key.

Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh,
clean, unleaded regular, unleaded
premium, or reformulated automotive gasoline. DO NOT use leaded
gasoline. Make sure that the container you pour the gasoline from is
clean and free from rust or other foreign particles. Never use gasoline
that may be stale from long periods
of storage in the container.

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mable.
Always
use caution
WARNING:
Gasoline
is flamwhen handling or storing

TO START ENGINE
(ELECTRIC STARTER, IF
EQUIPPED)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient
oil. The snow throwerengine is
equipped with a 120 volt A.C. electric

starter and recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be certain that you have
read the following information.

equipped
three-wire
WARNING: with
The a starter
is
power cord and plug and is
designed to operate on 120 volt AC
household current.It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the
possibility of electrical shock which
may be injurious to operator. Follow
all instructions carefully as set forth
in the "To Start Engine" section. Determine that your house wiring is a
three-wire grounded system. Ask a
licensed electrician if you are not
sure. If your house wire system is
not a three-wire system, do not use
this electric starter under any conditions. If yeur system is grounded
and a three-hole receptacle is not
available at the point your starter will
normally be used, one should be
installed by a licensed electrician.
when connecting 120 volt AC "Power
Cord", always connect the cord to
the Switch Box" on the engine first,
then plug the other end into the
three-hole grounded receptacle.
When disconnecting "Power cord",
always unplug the end in the threehole grounded receptacle first.
,_

Push two time if temperature
F (10 ° C) to 15°F (-10 ° C).

is 50 °

Push four times if temperature is
below 15° F (-10 ° C).
8. Push down on the starter button
until the engine starts. Do not crank
for more than 10 seconds at a time.
This electric starter is thermally protected. If overheated it will stop automatically and can be restarted
only when it has cooled to a safe
temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10
minutes is required).
9. When the engine starts, release the
starter button and move choke lever to "1/2 choke" position. When
engine runs smoothly, move choke
lever to "No Choke" Position.
10. Disconnect power cord from receptacle, first, and then from switch
box.
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm
up for several minutes before
blowing snow in temperatures
below 0°F.

COLD START

11. Run engine at full throttle "FAST'
when throwing snow.

1. Be sure auger drive and traction
drive levers are in the disengaged
(RELEASED) position.
2. Move throttle control to"FAST' position.

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

Remove the keys form the plastic
bag. Insert one key into ignition
slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not turn key. Keep the second
key in a safe place.
4. Rotate choke knob clockwise to the
choke ON position.
5. Connect the power cord to the
switch box on the engine.
6. Plug other end of power cord into a
three-hole, grounded 120 VOLT, AC
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receptacle. (See WARNING in this
section).
Push the primer button while covering the vent hole as follows: Remove finger from primer button
between primes.
Do not prime if temperature above
50 ° F (10 ° C).

TO START ENGINE
(RECOIL
STARTER)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient
oil. The snow thrower engine is
equipped with a recoil starter. Before
starting the engine, be certain that you
have read the following information.
17

COLD START

gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start
instructions.

Be sure auger drive and traction
drive levers are in the disengaged
(RELEASED)
position.
Move throttle control to"FAST" position.

FROZEN
STARTER
If the starter is frozen and will not turn
engine:
1. Pull as much rope out of the starter
as possible.
2. Release the starter handle and let it
snap back against the starter.
If the engine still fails to start, repeat the
two previous steps until the engine
starts. Then continue with the directions for cold start.

Remove the keys form the plastic
bag. Insert one key into ignition
slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not turn key. Keep the second
key in a safe place.
4. Rotate choke knob clockwise to the
choke ON position.
5. Push the primer button while covering the vent hole as follows: Remove finger from primer button
between primes.

To help prevent possible freeze-up of
recoil starter and engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow removal job.
1. With the engine running, pull the
starter rope hard with a continuous
full arm stroke three or four times.
Pulling of starter rope will produce a
loud clattering sound. This is not
harmful to the engine or starter.
2. With the engine not running, wipe all
snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in area of control levers.
Also move throttle control, choke
control, and starter handle several
times.

Do not prime if temperature above
50 ° F (10 ° C).
Push two time if temperature is 50 °
F (10 ° C) to 15°F (-10 ° C).
Push four times if temperature is
below 15 ° F (-10 ° C).
Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do
not allow the handle to snap back,
but allow it to rewind slowly while
keeping a firm hold on the starter
handle.

As the
choke
When
choke
tion.

engine warms up, move
lever to "1/2 choke" position.
engine runs smoothly, move
lever to "No Choke" Posi-

WARM START

gine
indoorsNever
or in run
enclosed,
WARNING:
enpoorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains CARBON
MONOXIDE,
AN ODORLESS AND
DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing away from
any moving parts on engine and
snow thrower.
The temperature of muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150°F.
Avoid these areas.

If restarting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and do
not push the primer button. If the en-

DO NOT allow children or young
teenagers to operate or be near
snow thrower while it is operating.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm
up for several minutes before
blowing snow in temperatures
below 0°F.
8.

Run engine at full throttle "FAST"
when throwing snow.

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to
remove any
that may
WARNING:
Do item
not attempt
become lodged in auger
without taking the following precautions:
,_

•

Release

auger drive lever.

•

Move throttle
tion.

•

Remove
key.

•
•

Disconnect spark plug wire.
Do not place your hands in the
auger or discharge chute. Use a
pry bar.

lever to stop posi-

(do not turn) ignition

SNOW THROWING
1.

TIPS

For maximum snow thrower efficiency in rethoving snow, adjust ground
speed, NEVER the throttle. Go
slower in deep, freezing or wet
snow. If the wheels slips, reduce
forward speed. The engine is designed to deliver maximum performance at full throttle and should be
run at this power setting at all times.

Most efficient snow throwing is accomplished when the snow is removed immediately after if falls.

For complete snow removal, slightly
overlap each path previously taken.

After the snow throwing job has
been completed, allow the engine to
idle for a few minutes, which will
melt snow and accumulated ice off
the engine.
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly
after each use.
9. Remove ice and snow accumulation
and all debris from the entire snow
thrower, and flush with water (if possible) to remove all salt or other
chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.
.

4. The snow should be discharged
down wind whenever possible.
5. For normal usage, set the skids so
that the scraper bar is 1/8" above
the skids. For extremely hardpacked snow surfaces, adjust the

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skids upward so that the scraper
bar touches the ground.
On gravel or crushed rock surfaces,
set the skids at 1-1/4" below the
scraper bar. See To Adjust Skid
Height paragraph in the Service &
Adjustments section of this manual. Rocks and gravel must not be
picked up and thrown by the machine.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE RECORDS
Fill in dates as you
service.

Before
Each
Use

Check Engine Oil Level

complete regular

Often

Every
5
Hours

Every
10
Hours

Change Engine Oil

Every
25
Hours

Each
Before
Season Storage

v
V

SERVICE
DATES

33ghten All Screws and
Nuts
Check Spark Plug
Lubricate All Pivot
Points

Lubricate Disc Drive
Plate Zerk
(See Maintenance)
Check Fuel

Drain Fuel
Check Cable
Adjustment _.
(See Cable Adjustment)
Adjust Drive Belt

Lubricate Auger Shaft
(See Shear Bolt
Replacement)

GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

•

The warranty on this snow thrower
does not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain
the snow thrower as instructed in this
manual.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual
should be checked at least once each
season.

AFTER EACH USE
•

Check for any loose or damaged
parts.

•

Tighten

•

Check and maintain the auger.

•

Check controls
are functioning
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If any parts are worn or damaged,
replace immediately.

LUBRICATION

Some adjustments will need to be
made periodically to properly maintain
your snow thrower.

any loose fasteners.

to make sure they
properly.
2O

CHART

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER

12.5 HP

DISPLACEMENT

21.82 cu. in.

GASOLINE
CAPACITY

4 quarts
(unleaded)

OIL CAPACITY

5W30

Figure 22

20 oz capacity)

LUBRICATION-EVERY

25 HOURS

SPARK PLUG:

Champion RJ19LM
(Gap .030 in.) or
equivalent

Lubricate Disc Drive Plate every
twenty-five (25) hours and at the end of
the season and/or before storage.

VALVE CLEARANCE:

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

To Lubricate
1.

Position speed selector lever in first
gear.
2. Stand the snow thrower up on the
auger housing end.
3. Remove the bottom panel.
4. Turn disc drive plate clockwise by
hand until grease zerk is clearly
visible at front center. See
Figure 23.
5. Place a coin or (a shim of equal
thickness)
between the rubber friction wheel and disc drive plate to
prevent rubber friction wheel contacting the drive disc plate.
6. To grease zerk, use a hand grease
gun, lubricate with a Hi Temp EP
Moly grease.
Fill zerk only until
grease becomes visible below bearing assembly located under grease
zerk. DO NOT over fill.

SNOW THROWER

AS REQUIRED
The following
adjustment
should be
preformed
more than once each season.
.

Auger drive belt should be adjusted
after the first 2 to 4 hours of use,
again about mid-season and twice
each season thereafter (See to Adjust Belts paragraph in the Service and Adjustment section),

LUBRICATION
.

- EVERY 10 HOURS

Auger Shaft - Using a hand grease
gun, lubricate the auger shaft zerk
fittings (A) every ten (10) operating
hours. Each time a shear bolt is replaced, the auger shaft MUST be
greased.
See Figure 22. See To
Replace Auger Shear Bolt in the
Service and Adjustment section.

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CAUTION:
DO NOT allow grease to
come in contract with the disc drive
plate or friction wheel or damage will
result.
IMPORTANT:
Remove coin and ensure that a gap exists between friction
wheel and disc drive plate.

NOTE: Clean all excess
on friction disc hub.

Sprockets
(Require No
Lubrication

LUBRICATION-NOT

grease found

1, Hex Shaft and SprocketsHex
shaft and sprockets require no lubrication. All bearings and bushings
are lifetime lubricated and require
no maintenance. See Figure 23.
NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the
above components can cause contamination of the friction wheel. If the disc
drive plate or friction wheel come in
contact with grease or oil, damage to
the friction wheel will result.

Hex Shaft and Sprockets

Friction

Disc
Drive
Plate

Should grease or oil come in contact
with the disc drive plate or friction
wheel, be sure to clean the plate and
wheel thoroughly.
NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and
sprockets should be wiped with 5W30
motor oil to prevent rusting.
2. Auger Gear Box - The auger gear
box is lubricated at the factory and
should not require additional lubrication. If for some reason the lubricant should leak out, have auger
gear case checked by a competent
repairman.

Grease Zerk

• .
Fnct_on
r_ Wheel

Ili

Bearing
A
'I
esemD y Point at which

G-_in or Shim

II J'_-

grease should
be visible

Gap Between
Friction Wheel
and Disc Drive
Plate
Grease Zerk

REQUIRED

Figure 23

ENGINE

Change the oil every twenty-five
(25)
hours or at least once a year if the
snow thrower is not used for twentyfive (25) hours.

LUBRICATION
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each five
(5) hours of continuous use. See
Figure 24, Add S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil
as needed. "13ghten fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE
,

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

ENGINE OIL

Position the snow thrower so that
the oil drain plug is at the lowest
point on the engine.
Remove the oil drain plug and the
oil fill cap/dipstick,
Drain the oil
into a suitable container.
NOTE: The oil will drain more freely
when the engine is warm.

4.
Figure 24
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After draining all the oil, reinstall
oil drain plug securely.

Fill the engine crankcase with
S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil, pouring
slowly. DO NOT OVERFILL.

the

raise the adjustable skids. Tighten
the mounting nuts. See Figure 25.
NOTE: For rocky or uneven surfaces,
raise the front of the snow thrower by
moving the skids down.

nect the spark
plug disconwire and
,_
WARNING:
Always
place it where it cannot
make contact with spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when making any adjustments
or repairs.

maintain
groundto
WARNING: proper
Be certain
clearance for your particular
area to be cleared. Objects such as
gravel, rocks or other debris, if
struck by the impeller, may be
thrown with sufficient force to cause
personal injury, property damage or
damage to the snow thrower.
,_

TO ADJUST

SKID HEIGHT

This snow thrower is equipped with two
height adjustment
skids, located on
the outside of the auger housing. See
Figure 25.
These skids elevate the front of the
snow thrower.
Mountinc

TO ADJUST

Nuts

1. Position the snow thrower on alevel
surface.

Height Adjust Skid
Figure 25

For normal hard surfaces, such as a
paved driveway or walk, adjust the
skids as follows.
1.

Position
surface.

the snow thrower on a level

Make sure both tires are equally inflated. Proper tire pressure is 14 to
17 PSI. See side of tire for maximum inflation. Do not exceed sidewall maximum pressure on tire.

3. Place the
(found in
end of the
adjustable

Make sure both tires are equally inflated. Proper tire pressure is 14 to
17 PSI. See side of tire for maximum inflation. Do not exceed sidewall maximum pressure on tire.

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

Adjust the scraper bar to the proper
position.

5. Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts,
making sure that the scraper bar is
parallel with the working surface.

extra shear bolts supplied
parts bag) under each
scraper bar next to the
skids.

4. Loosen the mounting nuts that hold
the adjustable skids. To bring the
front of the snow thrower down,

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BAR

After considerable use, the metal scraper bar will have a definite wear pattern.
The scraper bar in conjunction with the
skids should always be adjusted to allow 1/8" between the scraper bar and
the sidewalk or area to be cleaned.

Auger

SCRAPER

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

HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST
THE CABLES
The cables are adjusted at the factory
and no adjustment should be necessary. If the cables have become
stretched or are sagging adjustment will
be necessary.

Stand

Disconnect the "Z" fitting
drive lever.

Pull spring cover up to expose
spring. Push the cable through the
spring to expose the threaded portion of the cable. See Figure 27.

To check for correct adjustment, disconnect the Z-fitting
at the drive lever,
move the drive lever to the full forward
position, just contacting the plastic
bumper. The control cables are correctly adjusted when the center of the
"Z" fitting is between the center and
top of the hole in the drive lever and
there in no droop in the cable.

"Z" Fitting

Remove gas from gas tank.
snow thrower on end.

from

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

Spring
Square End
Locknut.

Drive Lever
_"

Figure 27
,

Pull the cable back through the
spring and connect the cable. Do
the same for the other drive lever
cable, if needed.

NOTE: Whenever the traction

drive or au-

ger belts are adjusted or replaced,
cables will need to be adjusted,

Figure 26

TO ADJUST BELTS

Disconnect the spark plug wire.

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

Remove the belt cover.
Figure 28.

the

See

How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt
If your snow thrower will not discharge
snow, check the control cable adjustment. If it is correct, then check the
condition of the auger drive belt. It may
be loose or damaged. If it is damaged,
replace it. See To Replace Belts paragraph in this section. If the auger drive
belt is loose, adjust as follows:
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F-

Self Tapping Screw
24

Flatwasher

Figure 28

ractionDriveBelt

_ _rive

Auger Drive
Belt

Pulley
Guide

Auger Idler
:_
;..\s_11/2 Inch
PulleYEngaged
----" =}) _'.._Deflection

Drive
Pulley

Loosen
this nut
Figure 30
Figure 29

NOTE: If the adjustment is not correct, repeat the adjustment.

6.
3.

7. Check the clutch control cable adjustment.

Loosen the nut on the idler pulley
and move the pulley toward the belt
about 1/8". See Figure 29.

4. Tighten ,the nut.
.

The traction drive belt has constant
spring pressure and does not require
adjustment. Replace the traction drive
belt if it is slipping. See To Replace
Belts paragraph in this section.

BELTS

1. Remove the gas from the gas tank.
Stand the snow thrower up on the
front end of the auger housing.

The drive belts on this snow thrower
are of special construction and should
be replaced with original equipment
belts available from your nearest Sears
Store. A distributor's list is supplied in
the parts manual.

,_
2.
3.

You will need the assistance of a second person while replacing the belts.

outdoors,
from
or
WARNING:away
Drain
thefire
gasoline
flame.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove the screw from the belt
cover. Remove the belt cover, See
Figure 28.

Remove the bolts on each side of
the motor mount frame. See
Figure 31.
5. Loosen the bolts on each side of
the motor mount frame. The auger housing and the motor mount

How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt
if the auger drive belt is damaged, the
snow thrower will not discharge snow.
Replace the damaged belt as follows.

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Reconnect the spark plug wire.

Traction Drive Belt

Press the auger drive lever. Check
the tension on the belt (opposite auger idler pulley). The belt should
deflect about 1/2" with moderate
pressure (See Figure 30).

TO REPLACE

Replace the belt cover.

How To Remove the Traction Drive
Belt
If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the traction drive belt for
wear or damage. If the traction drive
belt is worn or damaged, replace the
belt as follows.

frame will separate, hinged by the
bolts.

°o.o=

Motor

_ v

_ Panel

Mount ._..._i

_.-_

Frame

[

I€_ _

Remov-' [M
bolt(each

(Each Side)
.

[

V_._
, Auger

=oo=no

....._'_7

Remove the gas from the gas tank.
Stand the snow thrower up on the
front end of the auger housing.

outdoors,
from
or
WARNING: away
Drain
thefire
gasoline
flame,

Figure 31

Disconnect

Loosen the belt guide. Pull the belt
guide away from the auger drive
pulley. See Figure 29.

Loosen the nut on the idler pulley.
Pull the idler pulley away from the
auger arive belt.

Remove the old auger drive belt.
Replace the auger drive belt with
an original factory replacement belt
available from an authorized service

Remove the auger drive belt. See
"How To Remove The Auger Drive
Belt" in the Maintenance section.

Auger Drive
.=It
Traction
Drive Pulley

Install the new auger drive belt
onto the auger drive pulley and
onto the drive pulley.
Traction
Drive
Idler
Pulley

11. Adjust the belt guide. See "How To
Adjust The Belt Guide" in the Service And Adjustment section.

Auger
Idler
Pulley

Engine Pulley
Figure 32
Remove the old traction drive belt
from the traction drive pulley and
from the engine pulley. Replace the
traction drive belt with an original
factory replacement belt available
from an authorized service center.

12. Install the bolts on each side of the
motor mount frame. See
Figure 31.
13. "lighten the bolts on each side of
the motor mount frame.
6.

Install the new traction drive belt
onto the traction drive pulley and
onto the engine pulley.
7. Make sure the traction drive idler
pulley is properly aligned with the
traction drive belt.

14. Install the belt cover. Tighten the
screw. See Figure 28.
15. Check the adjustment of the cables.
See "How To Check And Adjust The
Cables" in the Service And Adjustment section.

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Belt Guide

Auger
Drive
Pulley

10. Adjust the auger drive belt. See
"How To Adjust The Auger Drive
Belt" in the Service And Adjustment
section.

16, Connect

the spark plug wire.

Pull the traction drive idler pulley
away from the traction drive belt.
See Figure 32.
Traction Drive Belt

center.

the spark plug wire.
26

Install and adjust the auger drive
belt. See "How To Remove The Au-

ger Drive Belt" in the Service And
Adjustment section.

Measure the distance between the
belt guide and auger drive belt.
The correct distance is 1/8 inch
(3.175 mm). See Figure 33.

9. Adjust the belt guide. See "How To
Adjust The Belt Guide" in the Service And Adjustmentsection.
10. Install the bolts on each side of the
motor mount frame. See Figure 31.

_-_Ad_ger

11. Tighten the bolts on each side of the
motor mount frame.

o,/, Belt Guide

(_ _'_X\_"

I/!ll_5hm)

12. Install the belt cover.Tighten screw.
See Figure28.
13. Check the adjustment of the cables.
See "How To Check And Adjust The
Cables" in the ServiceAnd Adjustment section.

I III0: !e_--_d
_ ]

14. Connect the spark plug wire.

HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDE
1.

Disconnect

spark plug wire.

Remove the screw. Remove the
belt cover. See Figure 28.

Engage the auger drive lever.

Remove the bolts on each side of
the bottom panel. See Figure 34.
4. Loosen the bolts on each side of
the bottom panel.
5. Remove the bottom panel.
Remove Top Bolt

If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the traction drive belt, the
traction drive cable or the friction wheel.
If the friction wheel is worn or damaged,
it must be replaced. See "How To Replace the Friction Wheel" in this section.
If the friction wheel is not worn or damaged, check as follows.

(each side)

Remove the gas from the gas tank.
Stand the snow thrower up on the
front end of the auger housing.

,2 eoettoLo,t;

Disconnect

(Each Side)
Figure 34
Position the shift speed lever in
the first forward gear.
7. Note the position of the friction
wheel on the disc drive plate (See

outdoors,
from
or
WARNING:away
Drain
thefire
gasoline
flame.

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Install the belt cover. Tighten the
screw. See Figure 28.

How To Check The Friction Wheel

If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the mounting bolt for the belt
guide. Move the belt guide to the
correct position. "13ghten the
mounting bolt for the belt guide,

7. Connect the spark plug wire.

HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACE
THE FRICTION WHEEL

Figure 33

the spark plug wire.
27

Figure 35). In the correct position,
the right outer side of the disc drive
plate must be three inches
(7.62cm.) from the center of the
friction wheel. If the friction wheel
is not in the correct position, adjust
as follows.

Speed
Control
Rod
Nut

Yoke

Ball Joint

Assembly

Friction
, Wheel

Fasteners
Figure 36

Disc
Drive
Plate

How To Replace The Friction Wheel
If the friction wheel is worn or damaged,
the snow thrower will not move forward.
The friction wheel must be replaced as
follows.
1. Remove the gas from the gas tank.
Stand the snow thrower up on the
front end of the auger housing.

Figure 35

outdoors,
from
or
ARNING:away
Drain
thefire
gasoline
flame.

_
How To Adjust The Friction Wheel

Loosen the nut on the speed control rod. See Figure 36.

Remove the fasteners to disconnect the ball joint from the shift
yoke assembly. To lengthen or
shorten the speed control rod, turn
the adapter to obtain the correct
friction wheel position.
,

Assemble the ball joint to the shift
yoke assembly with the fasteners.

Tighten nut on the speed control
rod.

7.
8.

Disconnect

the spark plug wire.

Remove the top bolts on each side
of the bottom panel. See
Figure 34.

Loosen the bottom bolts on each
side of the bottom panel.

Remove the bottom panel.

Remove the speed control rod
from the shift yoke assembly. See
Figure 36.

Remove the three fasteners that
hold the friction wheel to the hub.
See Figure 37.
Friction

Make sure the speed select lever
functions correctly. Move the speed
select lever through all speeds.

Hub

Install the bottom panel. See
Figure 34.

Bolt

Tighten the bolts on each side of
the bottom panel.
Install the bolts on each side of the
bottom panel.

F-001129J

Hex
Shaft

Nut
Figure 37

Remove the four bolts that hold the
bearing plates on each side of the
hex shaft. See Figure 38.

11. Assemble the new friction wheel
onto hub with the fasteners removed earlier.

NOTE: Take special note of the
position of the washers and retaining ring on the hex shaft and the
sprocket assembly.

12. Install the bearing plate onto the
right side. Make sure the hex shaft
is engaged with both bearing
plates and that the washers and retaining ring are installed in the original position. See Figure 38.

Friction Wheel

Hex Shaft

13. Fasten the bearing plates using
the four bolts removed earlier.

Bearing
Plate

14. Make sure the hex shaft turns freely.

Bearing
Plate

15. Attach the speed control rod to the
shift yoke assembly. See
Figure 36.
16. Check the adjustment of the friction
wheel. See "How To Adjust The
Friction Wheel" in this section.

Figure 38

17. Make sure the friction wheel and the
disc drive plate are free from grease
or oil.

Remove the bearing plate from the
right side. Do not remove the hex
shaft. Leave the hex shaft in position. Carefully raise hex shaft just
enough to allow the friction wheel
to be removed.

18. Install the bottom panel. See
Figure 34.
19. Tighten the bottom bolts on each
side of the bottom panel.

10. Remove the friction wheel from the
hub. Slip the friction wheel toward
the right off the hex shaft. See
Figure 37.

HOW TO REPLACE

20. Install the top bolts on each side of
the bottom panel.
21. Connect the spark plug wire.

THE AUGER SHEAR

The augers are secured to the auger shaft
with special shear bolts. These shear bolts
are designed to break and protect the machine if an object becomes lodged in the auger housing. Do not use a harder bolt as the
protection provided by the shear bolt will be
lost.

protect
the machine,
only
WARNING:
For safetyuse
and
to
original equipment shear bolts.

To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed
as follows. Extra shear bolts were provided in the assembly parts bag.
F--O01129J

BOLT
Move the throttle control to the stop
position. Disengage all controls.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
Make sure all moving parts have
stopped.

Align the hole in the auger with the
hole in the auger shaft. Install the
new shear pin and spacer. See
Figure 39.
Connect

Sh_ear Pin

the spark plug wire.

_Figure 39

TO ADJUST

THE CARBURETOR

To adjust:
1. Clean spark plug by carefully
scraping the electrodes (Do not
sand blast or use a wire brush).
2. Be sure spark plug is clean and
free of foreign material. Check electrodes gap with a wire feeler gauge
and reset gap to 0.030" if necessary. See Figure 40.
To Replace:

If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest Sears Store.
Engine performance
should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For
operation at higher elevations, contact
your nearest,Sears
Store.
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the
engine governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Over-speeding
the engine above the factory high
speed setting can be dangerous. If you
think the engine-governed
high speed
needs adjusting, contact your nearest
Sears Store, which has the proper
equipment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.

1. If you need a new spark plug, use
only the proper replacement spark
plug.
2. Set the gap to 0.030 inches.
3. Before installing the spark plug,
lightly coat the spark plug threads
with oil or grease to insure easy removal.
Firmly tighten the spark plug in the
engine.
5. If a torque wrench is available,
torque the plug to 18 to 23 foot
pounds.
Feeler Gauge
0.030"
.

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE
SPARK PLUG

THE

NOTE:

This spark ignition system meets
all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations,

If yOU have difficulty starting the snow
thrower, adjust or replace the spark
plug. Replace the spark plug is the
electrodes are pitted or burned or if the
porcelain is cracked. Follow the instructions below.

F-O01129.1

Spark Plug
Figure 40

To remove gasoline, run the engine
until the fuel tank is empty and the
engine stops.

snow thrower indoors or in
ARNING:
Never store your
an enclosed,
poorly venti-

_
lated

area.

If gasoline

remains

in the

If you do not remove the gasoline,
use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit
or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No. 3550. Add fuel stabilizer to

tank, fumes may reach an open
flame, spark or pilot light from a furnace, water heater,
cigarette,
etc.

clothes

dryer,

any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits and acids. If the
|uel tank is almost empty, mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add some to the
fuel tank.

NOTE: To prevent engine damage
(if
snow thrower
is not used for more
than 30 days) follow the steps below.

SNOW

THROWER

Thoroughly clean the snow thrower,

Lubricate all lubrication points. See
the Maintenance section.

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

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

Cover the bare metal parts of the
blower housing auger and the impeller with rust preventative, such
as a spray lubricant.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up by
a Sears service center is a good way of
ensuring that your snow thrower will
provide maximum performance for the
next season.

Always follow the instruction on the
stabilizer container. After the stabilizer is added to the fuel tank, run
the engine at least ten minutes to
allow the mixture to reach the carburetor.
Change the engine oil.
Lubricate the piston/cylinder area.
First, remove the spark plug and
squirt a few drops of clean engine
oil into the spark plug hole. Next,
cover the spark plug hole with a rag
to absorb oil spray. Then, pull two or
three times on the recoil starter rope
to rotate the engine. Finally, install
the spark plug and attach the spark
plug wire.

OTHER

ENGINE
,_
Gasoline

line outdoors,
away
WARNING:
Drain
the from
gasofire or flame,

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

If the machine must be stored outdoors, block up the snow thrower to
be sure the entire machine is off the

must be removed or treated to

prevent gum deposits from forming in
the fuel tank, filter, hose, and carburetor
during storage. Also, during storage alcohol blended gasoline that uses ethanol or methanol (sometimes called
gasohol) attracts water. It acts on the
gasoline to form acids which damage
the engine.
F-O01129J

ground.
3.

Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective cover that does not
retain moisture. Do not use plastic.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover snow
thrower while engine and exhaust areas
are still warm.

TROUBLE

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Difficult starting

Defective spark plug.

Replace spark plug,

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel.

Engine runs erratic

Blocked fuel line, empty gas
tank, or stale gasoline

Clean fuel line; check fuel
supply; add fresh gasoline

Engine stalls

Unit running on CHOKE.

Set choke lever to RUN
)osition.

Engine runs erratic;
Loss of power

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Use carburetor bowl drain to
flush and refill with fresh fuel.

Excessive

Loose parts: damaged
Impeller

Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Tighten all bolts and make all
necessary repairs. If
vibration continues, have the
unit serviced by a Sears
service repairman.

Drive belt loose or damaged.

Replace drive belt.

Incorrect adjustment of
traction drive cable

Adjust traction drive cable.

Worn or damaged friction
wheel.

Replace friction wheel.

! Auger drive belt loose or
damaged.

Adjust auger drive belt;
replace if damaged.

vibration

Unit fails to propel itself

Unit fails to discharge
snow

F-001129J

Auger control cable not
adjusted correctly.

Adjust auger control cable.

Shear bolt broken

Replace shear bolt

Discharge chute clogged.

Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing.

Foreign object lodged in
auger

Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881120
FRAME ASSEMBLY

ENGINE MOUNTS TO FRONT HOLES
ON THE FRAME

|4
45
53

60
69
319042

Key No.

F-OO1129J

Description

Part No.

MODEL 143.011201

ENGINE

SCREW, 5/16-18

710024

WASHER

71060

GUIDE, ROD BELT

3949

PLASTIC WASHER

6711

WASHER

71060

SCREW, 5/16-24X

SPACER

762291

PULLEY, HALF

579854

WASHER, FLAT

579861

BELT, V

302707

FLATWASHER

712120

SPACER, SLEEVE

586251

PULLEY, ENGINE

586253

BELT, V

761788

WASHER, FLAT

50677

WASHER

71063

SCREW, 3/8-24X1.00

71015

OWNER'S MANUAL
33

F-001129J

1.00

910828

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP
ELECTRIC

SNOW THROWER

536.881120

START ASSEMBLY

319051

Key No.

F-001129J

Description

Part No.

MOTOR, STARTER

762323

SCREW

6216

SCREW

6217

CORD, STARTER

6219

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER

536.881120

FRAME ASSEMBLY

109

148

109
1"
O3
145

342362

Key No.

F-001129J

Part No.

Description

FRAME ASSY

SCREW,

5/16-16X

COVER,

BOTTOM

583031-853

SCREW,

1/4-20X .63

310169

103

IDLER ASSEMBLY

762296

105

761705-848
.50

780055

PIN, HAIR .38DIAX1.64LG

711682

106

PIN, KLIK 3/16" DIA

761761

108

ASSY., SPRING ATTACH

761766

109

BEARING,

53703

110

BOLT, 3/8-16Xl

111

WASHER,

140

LEVER, IDLER ARM TRACTION

761701

141

BOLT, .625X.135 HHSH 5/16-18

329989

145

IDLER SPRING TRACTION

53704

146

SCREW,

148

PULLEY, IDLER

50793

149

NUT, 3/8-16

590

160

COVER,

BELT

760478

161

SCREW,

1/4-20X

162

WASHER,

163

LID, BELT COVER
35

FL.
.25 CARR.

585781

FLAT

3/8-16Xl

711617

.25

.63

FLAT

DRIVE

761760

310169
71067
760539

CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881120
DRIVE

COMPONENTS

192 190

191

198

211 \

196

215

195

193

223

256
277

217

221
222
231

223

225
271
226

243

255
250

249

224

229

276

246
240

235

270

244

275

245
230

313995 REV P

F-001129J

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP

SNOW THROWER

536.881120

DRIVE COMPONENTS
Key No.

F-001129J

Description

Part No.

190

LEVER, ASSY TRACTION

191

BEARING,

192

RING, RET E

20864

193

SPRING,

53818

195

LEVER, SPRING

196

SCREW,

198

NUT, 1/4-20

73826

210

DISC, ASSY

583163-853

211

ZERK, GREASE

583206

215

SHAFT, HEX TRACTION

583155

216

BEARING,

85501

217

FLA'I-WASH ER

71074

221

RING, RETEX

73811

222

FLATWASHER

580969

223

BEARING,

43846

224

KEY, SQUARE

2001022

225

PULLEY

580961

226

WASHER,

227

FLAFWASHER

712123

228

WASHER,

71059

229

SCREW,

230

BEARING

231

SCREW,

235

WASHER

579858

240

HEX, ASSY

579897

243

RING, RETEX

783002

244

FLATWASHER

71074

245

BEARING,

337029

246

WHEEL, ASSY FRICTION

53830

247

SCREW,

11871

249

NUT, 1/4-20

303008

25O

WASHER

579858

255

BEARING

256

SCREW,

270

BEARING

271

SCREW,

275

JACK, ASSY

761789

276

BEARING

334163

277

SCREW

780055

278

CHAIN ROLLER

579867

LINK, CHAIN MASTER
37

760504

FLANGE

579937
.63

TRUNION

BALL

WAVE

.75

& RETAINER
5/16-18X

.50

TRUNION
1/4-20X

.63

& RETAINER
5/1 6-18X .50
& RETAINER
5/16-18X

11871

580965

SPLIT
1/4-20X

761820
53703

RETURN

1/4-20X

CLUTCH

.50

& RETAINER

1X176
334163
780055

334163
780055
334163
780055

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP
AUGER

480
483

SNOW THROWER

HOUSING

536.881120

ASSEMBLY

49O
KEY# 500 IS A WELDMENT
INCLUOES

AND

_NO SIDE PANELS

5O0

-514

339975

Key

Key
No.

Description

Part No.

No.

Description

480

PULLEY

583146

511

BOLT, 5/16-18

482

KEY, SQUARE

2001022

514

NUT, 5/1 6-18

710026

483

WASHER, FLAT

71074

520

AUGER, ASSY, LH

760317-853

484

NUT, 1/2-20

712121

521

AUGER, ASSY, RH

760307-853

485

SPACER, SLEEVE

334514

522

BOLT

578647

490

RETAINER, BRNG

582960

524

NUT, 5/16-18

71391

491

BEARING, BALL

43846

525

BEARING

53757

493

SCREW

313676

527

SCREW

70984

499

NUT, 5/16-18

710026

536

BOLT, 5/16-18X.75

340720

500

HOUSING, ABSY

761879-884

540

SKID

760192-853

5O9

PLUG

760040

541

BOLT, CARRIAGE

340720

510

BLADE, SCRAPER

760666-853

544

N UT, 5/16-18

710026

F-O01129J

X .75

Part No.
340720

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP

SNOW THROWER

536.881120

GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY

- 357

306
340
321327
330

304

316

3OO
310
324820

Key
No.

Key
Description

Part No.

No.

Description

Part No.

300

CASE, GEAR, RH

896

323

BEARING, ROLL

50684

301

CASE, GEAR, LH

895

324

WASHER, FLAT

48275

303

SCREW

910828

326

KEY

50795

304

NUT, 5/16-24

71100

327

WORM GEAR

53732

306

PIPE PLUG

53749

330

BEARING, SLEEVE

53731

310

SEAL, OIL

780151

340

IMPELLER

761609-853

311

BEARING, SLEEVE

53743

350

BRACE

5524

312

WASHER, FLAT

53748

351

SCREW

1441

313

SHAFT, AUGER

760411

352

NUT, 5/16-24

71100

314

GASKET

897

355

SCREW

302636

315

WORM GEAR

53730

356

WASHER, FLAT

71071

316

KEY, WOODRUFF

73905

357

WASHER

71060

320

RING, QUAD

53737

358

NUT

71037

321

BEARING,

583126

10oz LUBRIPLATE

333431

322
WASHER, FLAT
F-O01129J

48275
39

CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881120
DISCHARGE

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

582

586

608

F-001129J

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER
DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Key No.

F-OO1129J

Description

536.881120

Part No.

58O

ASSY., UPPER CHUTE

761168-853

582

SCREW, 5/16-18X.75

578088

564

NUT, 5/16-18

71038

585

SC REW, 5/16-18X.75

578088

586

WASHER

6711

587

NUT, 5/16-18

6OO

LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY

761169-853

601

BOLT, 5/16-18X1.00

586280

602

FLATWASHER

71071

603

NUT, 5/16-18

71038

604

FLAP

762322

6O5

RIVET

760987

606

COLLAR, CHUTE

585214-853

607

SCREW, 1/4-20X

6O8

FLATWASHER

71067

609

NUT, 1/4-20 HEX NYLOCK

780029

610

RETAINER, RING INNER

337227

611

RETAINER, RING OUTER

585193

HEX

HEX NYL

.75

71038

302628

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER
HANDLEASSEMBLY

®
®

536.881120

@
®

®
_

337139
F-OO1129J

CRAFTSMAN
Key
No.

33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Part
No.

Description

720

ASSEMBLY,

723

SCREW,

724

SCREW,

725

WASHER,

726

WASHER

727

NUT, 3/8-16

728

Description

Part
No.

579264

775

SPACER

579183

3/8-16X2.00

71007

785

NUT, 1/4-20 HEX

71034

3/8-16X3.00

7288

787

KNOB, SHIFT 1/420

585522

71072

790

ROD,

ASSY LH

578926

71062

791

ROD, ASSY RH

578924

71044

795

BRACKET,

579002

STOP, PLASTIC

7289

796

SCREW,

729

GRIP, HANDLE

50792

797

WASHER,

739

BUMPER

4049

798

NUT, 5/16-!8

740

CABLE,

1580

799

CAM LOCK

8417

741

CABLE, AUG CLUTCH

761591

800

PIN, SPRING PIVOT

584673

743

TENSION

SPRING

579869

801

NUT, PUSH ON

73664

744

SPRING,

CLUTCH

1673

802

PIN, COTTER

71081

745

NUT, 1/4-20

780029

803

FLATWASHER

71071

750

HANDLE,

5543-853

804

ROD,

581079

751

SCREW, 5/16-18

70984

805

NUT, 5/16-24

752

WASHER,

71060

806

ADAPTOR,

753

NUT, 5/16-18

71391

807

WASHER

71060

754

SCREW,

70984

808

JOINT, STEEL BALL

50782

770

BRACKET,

581964

809

WASHER

71060

771

SCREW,

7288

810

NUT, 5/16-24

772

SPRING

50786

811

BEARING,

773

WASHER,

71072

812

ROD, YOKE

337436

774

NUT, 3/8-16

71046

813

NUT, 38-16

71111

F-001129J

HANDLE

Key
No.

536.881120

FLAT

REGHEX

CLUTCH

HEX

LOWER
X .75

SPTLK

5/16-18

X .75

SHIFT

3/8-16X3.00

FLAT
HEX

CAM

5/16-18X.75

313676

SPTLK

71060

HEX

CONTROL
HEX

SPEED

HEX

71037

71042
6352

71042
579944

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER

536.881120

WHEEL ASSEMBLY
678
673

671
655
650

676

671
654

673

675
677

681

Description

Key No.
65O
652

SHAFT, AXLE
SPRKT & HUB

583017
583007

653
654

SCREW, 1/4-20X2.25
NUT, 1/4-20 HEX NYLOCK

73839
780029

655

BRNG, FL
CHAIN, ROLLER
FLATWASHER

581730

656
671
673
675

BUSHING, WHEEL
TIRE & RIM, LEFT

585591
1501019

676
677

SCREW,

577015
780029

678
680
681
682
683
684
685
686

F--OO1129J

Part No.

583013
712120

1/4-20Xl.75

NUT, 1/4-20
RING, RET

HEX NYLOCK

239
1501020
1501032-853

TIRE & RIM, RIGHT
DISC,WHEEL
SCREW
HUB, WHEEL LOCK
SPRING, COMPRESSION
PIN, LOCK
KNOB

687

688
689

SCREW
NUT

2001066
1501031-853
164X34
1501033
1501034
032X78
73839
780029

SD1021

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER
CONTROL

536.881120

PANEL ASSEMBLY

KEY# 741

REF. KEY# 791 --

@
337139 J

REF. KEY# 790

Key No.

F-OO1129J

Description

Part No.

730

CLUTCH

HANDLE LH

578992

731

CLUTCH

HANDLE RH

578993

76O
761

PANEL, CONTROL
SCREW, 10 X .62

579039
316042

765
766

BRACKET,

578866-853

PANEL

767

SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1.75
WASHER, HVSPTLK

302900
71060

768
792

NUT, 5/1 6-18
BOLT, 1/4--20 X .50

71037
905531

794

NUT, 1/4--20

908913
45

CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881120
CHUTE

CONTROL

ROD ASSEMBLY

856
855
854
862

855
11

850
860
863

867

863
864
I

" 866
874

334215

Key No.

F-OO1129J

Description
ASSY CHUTE

Part No.

850

CRANK,

585426

854

HANDLE,

855

FLATWASHER

309312

856

E RING

578159

860

EYE BOLT 3/8-16X6.00

581618

861

GROMMET,

148

862

BOOT

863

NUT, 3/8-16

864

FLATWASHER

71072

865

ADAPTER,

309344

866

FLATWASHER

867

NUT, 3/8-16

870

BRACKET,

871

WORM,

GEAR CHUTE ROTATION

585196

872

BLOCK,

UNIVERSAL

578063

873

CLEVIS

874

PIN, UNIVERSAL

875

COTTER

CHUTE CRANK

EYE BOLT

307399

308145
71045

HEXJAM
BOOT TO HANDLE

71072
71046

HEXNYL
WORM MTG
PIVOT

585195

578309
JOINT

578060
579493

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881120
HEADLIGHT
621

626
628
627

622

SD1029

Description

Key No.

F-OOI129J

Part No.

621

LIGHT, HALOGEN

762343

622

HARNESS,

1501036

625

TIE, CABLE

57444

626

BRACKET

578921

627

SCREW #8 X .50

901696

628

WASHER,

901736

HEADLIGHT

FLAT

CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881120
REMOTE CHUTE

CONTROL

ASSEMBLY

@
I

342858
F--O01129J

CRAFTSMAN

33" 12.5HP
REMOTE

CHUTE

Key No.

F-OO1129J

SNOW THROWER

536.881120

CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Description

Part No.

965

SPRING,

966

WASHER,

967

BOLT, 5/16-18

310088

968

WASHER,

73787

969

NUT, 1/4-20

302635

970

SCREW,

313676

971

BRACKET,

972

NUT, 5/16-18

71391

973

TRIM

55021

974

TIE, CABLE

760113

975

CABLE,

761131

980

BOLT, 5/16-18

310088

981

WIRE

780220

982

NUT, 1/4-10

990

SCREW,

991

WASHER,

FLAT

71072

992

WASHER,

SPRING

4051

993

HANDLE

994

NUT, 3/8-16

995

HANDLE,

996

NUT, 3/8-16

TENSION

RETURN

FLAT

318468
711666

FLAT

5/1 6-18 X .75
CABLE CHUTE

CHUTE CONTROL

FORM

780066

302635

3/8-16Xl

.75

ASSY, SPEED CONTROL
REGHEX

3/8-16

MOLDED

HEX

4058

579040
71044
306689
71046

CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881120
DRIFT CUTTER

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: TH{S UNIT IS USED FOR REFERENCE
PURPOSE ONLY,

SD1027

Key No.

F-OOl129J

Description

Part No_

280

BAR,DRIFTCUTTER

7623_-_53

281

8OLT, 5/16-18X0,75

340720

282

WASHER

12021

283

WINGNUT

711604
5O

CRAFTSMAN

4-CYCLE

ENGINE

MODEL NUMBER

143.011201

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F-OO1129J

CRAFTSMAN
KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

4-CYCLE

ENGINE

MODEL

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO.

RPM High 3550 to 3850

35775A

RPM Low 1850 to 2150

Piston & Pin Ass'y
(.020" OS) (Incl. 43)

37083

Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20 & 80)

35779

Ring Set (Std.)

27652

Dowel Pin

35780

Ring Set (.010" OS)

650820

Screw, 1/4--20 x 1/2"

35781

Ring Set (.020" OS)

31857

Oil Drain Extension

35772

Piston Pin Retaining Ring

36898

30969

Extension Ca

Connecting Rod Ass'y
(Incl. 47)

28277

Washer

651033

Connecting Rod Bolt

14A

651057

Washer

35313

Valve Lifter

35685

Governor Rod
(Incl. 14 & 38)

35682A

Camshaft (MCR)

35686

Governor Lever

35315A

Counterbalance

2991b_

Governor Lever Clam

35316A

Blower Housing Extension

651028

Screw, Torx T-15

30200

Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

35688

Extension Spring

650990

Screw, Torx "1--30

35319

Oil Seal

35683

Cylinder Cover Gasket

35684A

36460

Blower Housing Baffle

Cylinder Cover
(Incl. 14,15, 38, 71,75)

650561

Screw, 1/4-20 x 5/8"

35377

Crankshaft Bushing

30322

Lock Nut, 10-32

35319

Oil Seal

37240

Crankshaft

35751

Governor Shaft

35327

Counterbalance

35479A

Washer

29826

Screw, 10-32 x 3/4"

35321

Governor Gear Ass'y

29918

Lock Washer

35322

Governor Spool

29216

Lock Nut, 10-32

29193

Retaining Ring

29642

Retaining Ring

650833

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-3/16"

35776A

Piston, Pin & Ring Set
(Std.)

650832

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-11/16"

35777A

Piston, Pin & Ring Set
(.010" OS)

32589

Flywheel Key

611093

Flywheel (W/Ring Gear)

650880

Lock Washer

650881

Flywheel Nut

100

35135

Solid State Ignition

101

610118

Spark Plug Cover

Gear

35778A

Piston, Pin & Ring Set
(.02O" OS)

35773A

Piston & Pin Ass'y (Std.)
(Incl. 43)

35774A

F-O01129J

Piston & Pin Ass'y
(.010" OS) (Incl. 43)
52

PART
NO.

143.011201
DESCRIPTION

Weight

CRAFTSMAN

4-CYCLE

ENGINE MODEL

102

651024

Solid State Mounting Stud

103

651007

Screw, Torx T-15

116

35187

Ground Wire

110A

36874

Ground Wire

119

36932

Cylinder Head Gasket

120

37491

Cyinder Head (Incl. 151A)

125

36934

125

NUMBER

143.011201

184

33263

Carburetor To Intake Pipe
Gasket

185

37085

Intake Pipe

186

35691

Governor Link

186B

36653

Choke Spring

200

35702

Control Bracket
(IncL 203, 204 & 206)

Exhaust Valve (Std.)

202

36482

Compression Spring

36936

Exhaust Valve (1/32" OS)

203

31342

Compression Spring

126

36935

Intake Valve (Std.)

204

651029

Screw, Torx T-10

127

650691

Washer

205

651019

Screw, Torx T-10

128

650690

Belleville Washer

206

610973

Terminal

130

650697A

Screw, 5/16-18

207

35692

Throttle Link

135

34645

Spark Plug (RN4C)

209

650821

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

150

33507

Valve Spring

212

30773A

Bushing

151

33508

Valve Spring Keeper

213

650930

Screw, 10-32 x 5/8"

151A

35862

Intake Valve Seal

215

35438

Control Knob

153

35949

Push Rod Guide

216

35679

R.P.M. Adjusting Lever

154

650945

Rocker Arm Stud

219

35689

Choke Rod

155

35950

Rocker Arm

220

35440

Choke Knob

157

650947

Jam Nut

222

28820

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

158

35466

Push Rod

223

650971

Screw, Torx T-30

159

35952

Rocker Arm Cover Gasket

224

33515A

Intake Pipe Gasket

160

35953A

Rocker Arm Housing

260

35694

Blower Housing

161

30063

Screw, Torx T-30

262

29747B

Screw, Torx T-40

163

650890

Lock Washer

265

37086

Cylinder Head Cover

169

27896A

Valve Cover Gasket

266

650876

Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4"

170

28423

Breather Body

269

35762

Exhaust Gasket

171

28424

Breather Element

270

35870

Manifold

172

28425

Valve Cover

35829A

Exhaust Port Liner

173

35350

Breather Tube

271

35293

Locking Plate (Manifold)

174

650128

Screw, 10-24 x 1/2"

275

36542

Muffler

180

35954

Blower Housing Extension

276

35348

Locking Plate

181

30200

Lock Nut, 10-32

277

650877

Screw, 5/16-18 x 4-1/2"

182

650517

Screw, Torx T-30

281

33013

Starter Bubble Cover

183

34583A

Choke Bracket

F-001129J

x 2-1/2"

270A

CRAFTSMAN

4-CYCLE

ENGINE MODEL

NUMBER

143.011201

282

650760

Screw, 8-32 x 3/8"

342

792028

Screw, 5/16-18 x 7/8"

285

35985B

Starter Cu

343

35079

Key Switch Bracket

287

29752

Nut & Lock Washer

345

35699

Heat Baffle

290

30962

Fuel Line

345A

650876

Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-9/32"

292

26460

Fuel Line Clamp

350

570682A

Primer Ass'y

298

650665

Screw, 1/4-15 x 3/4"

351

32180C

Primer Line

300

34156A

Fuel Tank
(Incl. 292 & 301)

355

590574

Starter Handle

370C

36501

Primer Decal

301

35355

Fuel Ca

370H

34589

Choke Decal

305

35574

Oil Fill Tube
3701

35878

Warning Decal

307

35499

"O" Ring

370J

35703

Throttle Decal

308

35539

Fill Tube Cli
380

640105

Carburetor (Incl. 184)

310

35700

Dipstick

390

590749

314

650873

Screw, 1/4--20 x 3/4"

315

611111_

Alternator Coil (18 Watt)
(Incl. 323)

Rewind Starter
(Note: This engine could
have been built with
590733 starter.)

396

33329E

323

611118

Terminal

Electric Starter Motor
(Optional)

327

35392

Starter Plug

400

36947A

Gasket Set (Incl. Items

328

35593

Ignition Keys

329

610973

Terminal

334

650257

Screw, 8-32 x 5/16"

335

37103

Carburetor

Cover (Front)

335A

37087

Carburetor

Cover

336

650765

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

338

650821

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

340

35696

Fuel Tank Bracket

341

35697

Fuel Tank Bracket

F-O01129J

Marked PK in Notes)
Incl. part #'s 27896A (2),
33263 (1), 33515A (1),
35317 (1), 35683 (1),
35762 (2), 35952 (1),
36333
36358
36930
36942

(1), 36352 (1),
(1), 36832 (1),
(1), 36932 (1),
(1)

900

Replacement Engine
None

900

Replacement Short Block,
758215 ordeffrom 71- 1 999

CRAFTSMAN

4-CYCLE

ENGINE

MODEL

NUMBER

Qm37

33t_25

F-OOl129J

143.011201

CRAFTSMAN

F_)01129J

4-CYCLE

ENGINE MODEL

NUMBER

143.011201

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

640105

Carburetor

632787

Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly

36288

631970

Throttle Return Spring

640107

Throttle Shutter

650506

Shutter Screw

632513

Choke Shaft & Lever Assembly

632429A

Choke Shutter

630735

Choke Positioning

632527

Fuel Fitting

651025

Throttle Crack Screw/Idle

630766

Tension Spring

640016

Idle Restrictor Screw

20A

640053

Idle Restrictor Screw Cap

632594A

Float Bowl Assembly

631024

Float Shaft

632019

Float

631028

Float Bowl "O" Ring

631021

Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (Incl. 31)

631022

Spring Clip

27136

Bowl Drain Assembly

27554

Drain Plunger Gasket

640005

Main Nozzle Tube

632547

O Ring, Main Nozzle Tube

640106

High Speed Bowl Nut

27110A

Bowl Nut Washer

630748

Welch Plug, Idle Mixture Well

631027

Welch Plug, Atmospheric

632760

Repair kit (Incl. Items Marked PK in Notes)

DESCRIPTION
(Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List)

Bushing

Spring

Speed Screw

(Incl. 32 & 33)

Vent

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201

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F-OO1129J

CRAFTSMAN

F-O01129J

4-CYCLE

ENGINE

MODEL NUMBER

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

37105

Electric Starter (110 Volt)

33451

Dust Cover

33842

Retainer

33430

Spring Retainer

33431

Anti-drift

37050

Gear & Nut (Incl. 2)

35449

Drive End Cap Ass'y. (Incl. 7)

35450

"O" Ring

35915

Armature

35451B

Housing Ass'y.

35452A

Brush Card Ass'y.

35911

Thrust Washer

590500

Thrust Washer

33441

Ground Screw

35453

Commutator

35454

Switch Box Ass'y.

35455

Case Bolt

35456

Ground Screw

650819

Screw, 6-32 X 2-1/2"

651032

Screw, 12-16 x 5/8"

32450B

Extension

30063

Screw, Torx T-30, 1/4--20 X 1/2"

650820

Screw, 1/4-20

143.011201

Ring

Spring

End Cap Ass'y. (Incl. 7)

Cord (10'6")

X 112"

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201

(_3

_\2

F-001129J

KEY

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

590749

Rewind Starter

1
2

590599A
590600

Spring Pin
Washer

3
4

590679
590601

Retainer
Washer

590678

Brake Spring

590680

Starter Dog

590412

Dog Spring

8
11

590682
590750

Pulley & Rewind Spring Assy.
Starter Housing Ass'y.

590535

Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9164" dia.)

590574

Mitten Grip Handle (Not included with starter)

For the repair or replacement parts you
need delivered directly to your home
Call 7am-7pm, 7days a week

1-800-366-PART
(1-800-366-7278)
Para ordenar piezas con entrega
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For in-house major brand repair service
Call 24 hours a day, 7days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

_SB_CB

(1-800-473-7247)
Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n
domicilio- 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and
Repair Center in your area
Call 24 hours a day, 7days a week

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1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears
Maintenance agreement or to inquire
about an existing Agreement
Call 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655
When requesting service
parts, always provide the
mation:
• Product Type
• Part
• Model Number
• Part

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