Craftsman 944 528398 Users Manual

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

944.528398

Caution:

Read and follow

all Safety Rules

and instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

1SE IES E

27" TWO-STAGE

POWE -P ELLE

OW TH

•Assembly

• Operation

•Maintenance

• Service and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario MSB 2B8

iMPORTANT

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow Throwers

This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury.

&Look for this symbol to point out ira=

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

&WARNING: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place it where it cannot

contact plug in order to prevent acci=

dental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING: This snow thrower is for

use on sidewalks, driveways and other

ground level surfaces. Caution should

be exercised while using on sloping sur=

faces. Do not use snow thrower on

surfaces above ground level such as

roofs of residences, garages, porches

or other such structures or buildings.

&WARNING: Snow throwers have ex=

posed rotating parts, which can cause

severe injury from contact, or from ma=

terial thrown from the discharge chute.

Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, small children and pets at all

times including startup.

CAUTION: Muffler and other engineparts become extremely hot during

operation and remain hot after engine

_has stopped. To avoid severe burns oncontact, stay away from these areas.

&WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemi=

cals known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

Training

1. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the

machine and in the manual(s) before operating this

unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the

proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the

unit and disengage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never

allow adults to operate the equipment without proper

instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-

ticularly small children.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially

when operating the snow thrower in reverse.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is

to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,

wires, and other foreign objects.

2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before

starting the engine (motor).

3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate

winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can

get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will

improve footing on slippery surfaces.

4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable

(a) Use an approved fuel container.

(b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot en-

gine.

fuel tank indoors.

(d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck

or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place

containers on the ground, away from your vehicle,

before filling.

(e) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment

from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.

If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment

on a trailer with a portable container, rather than

from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

(f) Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel

tank or container opening at all times, until refuel-

ing is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open

device.

(g) Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled

fuel.

(h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing im-

mediately.

Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by

the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors

or electric starting motors.

Adjust the collector housing 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).

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during op-

eration or while performing an adjustment or repair to

protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown

from the machine.

Operation

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-

ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or traffic.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor),

remove the wire from the spark plug, disconnect the

cord on electric motors, thoroughly inspect the snow

thrower for any damage, and repair the damage before

restarting and operating the snow thrower.

4. 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.

5. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the oper-

ating position, before unclogging the collector/impeller

housing or discharge chute, and when making any

repairs, adjustments or inspections.

6. Whencleaning,repairingorinspectingthesnowthrower,

stoptheengineandmakecertainthecollector/impel-

ler andall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnect

thesparkplugwireandkeepthewireawayfromthe

plug.topreventsomeonefromaccidentallystartingthe

engine.

7. Donotruntheengineindoors,exceptwhenstarting

theengineandfortransportingthesnowthrowerinor

outof thebuilding.Opentheoutsidedoors;exhaust

fumesaredangerous.

8. Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes.

9. Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutproperguards,

andothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandwork-

ing.

10.Neverdirectthe dischargetowardpeopleor areas

wherepropertydamagecanoccur.Keepchildrenand

othersaway.

11.Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattempting

toclearsnowattoofasta rate.

12.Neveroperatethemachineat hightransportspeeds

onslipperysurfaces.Lookbehindandusecarewhen

operatinginreverse.

13.Disengagepowertothecollector/impellerwhensnow

throweristransportedornotinuse.

14.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby

themanufacturerofthesnowthrower(suchaswheel

weights,counterweights,orcabs).

15.Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithoutgoodvisibility

orlight.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting,andkeepafirm

holdonthehandles.Walk;neverrun.

16.Nevertouchahotengineormuffler.

Clearing aClogged Discharge Chute

Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge

chute is the most common cause of injury associated with

snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis-

charge chute. To clear the chute:

1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!

2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have

stopped rotating.

3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe

working condition.

2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank

inside a building where ignition sources are present

such as hot water heaters, space heaters, or clothes

dryers. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

3. Always refer to operator's manual 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 machine a few minutes after throwing snow

to prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.

TA OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2=3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 4

ASSEMBLY /PRE-OPERATION ............................... 5=8

OPERATION ............................................................ 9-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 15=16

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 17-19

STORAGE ...................................................................20

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 21

REPAIR PARTS ..................................................... 22-45

WARRANTY ................................................................ 46

CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchaseof a newsnow

thrower.Ithasbeendesigned,engineeredandmanufac-

turedtogivebestpossibledependabilityandperformance.

Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemyoucannoteasily

remedy,pleasecontactyournearestauthorizedservice

center.Wehavecompetent,well-trainedtechniciansand

thepropertoolstoserviceorrepairthisunit.

Pleasereadandretainthismanual.Theinstructionswill

enableyouto assembleandmaintainyoursnowthrower

properly.Alwaysobservethe"SAFETYRULES".

SERIALNUMBER:

DATEOFPURCHASE:

THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWILLBEFOUND

ONADECALATTACHEDTOTHEREAROFTHESNOW

THROWERHOUSING.

YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERIALNUMBERAND

DATEOFPURCHASEANDKEEPINA SAFEPLACE

FORFUTUREREFERENCE.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity 3.0 Quarts (2,84 Liters)

and Type: Unleaded Regular only

Oil Type SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30

(API SG=SL): Synthetic SAE 5W-30

Oil Capacity: 28 Ounces (0,8 Liters)

Spark Plug: Champion RJl 9LM

Gap: 0.030" (0,762 mm)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your snow thrower.

• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor-

age" sections of this owner's manual.

PARTS PACKE E ELY ICARTON

(1) DISCHARGE CHUTE

[

(1) POWER CORD

(198s63)

(1) FUEL STABILIZER PACKET

FRESH

_2_-_ (1)MULTi-

WRENCH

(180684)

SAFTEY IGNiTiON KEY(S)

(193071)

!1111111

(1) AUGER CONTROL ROD

SHEARBOLTSANDNUTS

(2) SHOULDER (2) LOCKNUTS

BOLT 1/4-20 × 1-3/4 1/4=20

(192090) (73800400)

ROTATORHF=ADMOUNTING q

(1) WASHER 3/8 (1) LOCKNUT 3/8

(19131316) (73800600)

(3) RETAINER

SPRINGS

(18967s)

CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL

(1) SHOULDER

BOLT 1/4-20

(179829)

(1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE BOLT (1) LOCKNUT

5/16-18 5/16-18 x5/8 1/4-20

(751153) (72250505) (191730)

(2) FLAT WASHERS

(2) CARRIAGE BOLTS

3/8=16 x2.25

(2) HANDLE KNOBS

(10184505)

ASS LY/P E-OPERATIO

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety

before you attempt to assemble or operate your new

snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar=

ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly,

operation and maintenance of the product.

Your new snow thrower has been assembled at the factory

with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship-

ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in

the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your

snow thrower, all parts and hardware you assemble must

be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary

to ensure proper tightness.

REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts and parts boxes

from carton.

2. Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.

3. Remove the two (2)screws securing the auger housing

to the pallet.

4. Remove all packing materials except plastic tie holding

speed control rod to lower handle.

5. Remove the two (2) plastic ties securing the upper

handle to the pallet.

6. Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton

thoroughly for additional loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER

TOOL BOX (See Fig. 10)

A toolbox is provided on your snow thrower. The toolbox is

located on top of the belt cover. Store the extra shear bolts,

nuts and multi-wrench provided in parts bag in the toolbox.

ASSE BLY/PRE-OPERATION

NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the

chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments

to the skid plates.

UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE

.Raise upper handle to the operating position and

tighten handle knobs securely. Additional carriage

bolts, washers and handle knobs are in bag of parts.

Use to secure upper handle to lower handle. Install

in lower holes in handles.

INSTALL SPEED CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 1 and 2)

1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2. Insert rod into speed control bracket and secure with

retainer spring.

UPPER

HANDLE

SPEED

CONTROL

ROD_

PLASTIC TIE

HANDLE

KNOB

LOWER

HANDLE

FIG. 1

SPEED CONTROL ROD

RETAINER

SPRING

SPEED

CONTROL

BRACKET

SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD

(See Figs. 3 and 4)

The traction drive control rod is installed on the snow

thrower.

1. Remove plastic tie securing rod to lower handle.

2. With top end of rod positioned under left side of control

panel, push rod down and insert top end of rod into hole

in drive control bracket. Secure with retainer spring.

PLASTIC TIE

TRACTION DRIVE

CONTROL ROD

VINYL

SLEEVE

FIG. 3

DRIVE RETAINER

SPRING

CONTROL

BRACKET

FIG. 4

FIG, 2

ASS LY /PE-OPERATIC

INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5and 6)

1. Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and

retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray.

Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the

vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end.

2. Hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening

up as shown. (See Fig. 5)

3. With top end of rod positioned under right side of

control panel, push down on rod and insert end of rod

into hole in auger control bracket. Secure with retainer

spring.

AUGER

CONTROL

ROD

CONTROL

ARM

VINYL

SLEEVE

INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE /CHUTE ROTATER

HEAD (See Fig. 7)

NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may

be used to install the chute rotater head.

1. Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base

with discharge opening toward front of snow thrower.

2. Position chute rotater head over chute bracket. If neces-

sary, rotate chute assembly to align square and pin on un-

derside of chute rotater head with holes in chute bracket.

3. With chute rotater head and chute bracket aligned,

position chute rotater head on pin and threaded stud

of mounting bracket.

4. Install 3/8 washer and Iocknut on threaded stud and

tighten securely.

CHUTE

ROTATER

HEAD

_3/8LOCKNUT

_3/8 WASHER

STUD

ROTATER HEAD

MOUNTING

BRACKET

FIG. 7

FIG. 5

AUGER CONTROL ROD AUGER

CONTROL

RETAINER LEVER

SPRING \

CONTROL

BRACKET

FIG. 6

ASSE BLY/PRE-OPERATION

iNSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL

(See Figs. 8 and 9)

1. Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with

5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 Iocknut as shown.

Tighten securely.

2. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with

1/4-20 shoulder bolt and 1/4-20 Iocknut as shown.

Tighten nut securely. Eyelet will be loose on shoulder

bolt.

3. Install spring hooks between hex nuts on chute rotater

head and into hole in chute deflector as shown.

1/4-20 SPRING

SHOULDER CHUTE

5/16-18

CARRIAGE

CABLE

EYELET

jj _ \

REMOTE

CABLE

RACKET

5/16-18

LOCKNUT

Fig. 8

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

CONTROLLEVER

FIG, 9

CHECK TiRE PRESSURE

The tires on your snow thrower were overinflated at the fac-

tory for shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure

is important for best snow throwing performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to 14-17 PSI.

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOWTHROWER. Compare

the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save

this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand

their meaning.

DANGER ENGINE ENGINE FAST

OR WARNING ON OFF

I\1

SLOW CHOKE PRIMER

FUEL OIL FORWARD REVERSE

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY iNFORMATiON

AND iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IGNITION KEY.

INSERT TO START

AND RUN,

PULL OUT TO STOP.

DISENGAGED

ENGAGED

SNOW

DISCHARGE

TRACTION

DRIVE CONTROL

OPERATI

DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

GASOLINE AUGER DRIVE CHUTE REMOTE

FILLER CAP CONTROL SPEED CONTROL CONTROL

ELECTRIC LEVER CONTROL LEVER LEVER

MUFFLER START LEVER

BUTTON

RECOIL

,(AUXILIARY) TRACTION

CHOKE STARTER CHUTE DRIVE

CONTROL HANDLE DEFLECTOR CONTROL

ON /OFF LEVER

SWITCH

PRIMER

SAFETY

IGNiTiON

KEY

=H TURN

TRIGGER

NOTE: iTEMS ABOVE

ARE SHOWN iN

THEIR TYPICAL

LOCATION ON THE

ENGINE. ACTUAL

LOCATION MAY

VARY WiTH THE

ENGINE ON YOUR

UNIT.

THROTTLE DISCHARGE

CHUTE

CLEAN=OUT

TOOL HANDLE

KNOB

MUFFLER

TOOLBOX

PLATE

AUGERS

FiG. 10

MEETS A.N.S.I. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards Institute.

Toolbox = used to store spare shear bolts, Iocknuts and

wrench.

Safety ignition key = must be inserted for the engine to

start and run. Remove when snow thrower is not in use.

Electric start button -used for starting the engine.

Recoil (auxiliary) starter handle -used for starting the

engine.

LH and RH turn triggers =used to steer the snow thrower.

Drive speed control lever = used to select forward or

reverse motion and speed of snow thrower.

Primer = pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the

cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.

ON /OFF switch -used to STOP the engine. 10

Choke control -used for starting a cold engine.

Throttle/engine control - used to select either FAST or

SLOW engine speed and to STOP the engine.

Traction drive control lever - used to engage power-pro-

pelled forward or reverse motion of snow thrower.

Auger control lever -used to engage auger motion (throw

snow).

Deflector remote control lever = used to change the

distance the snow is thrown.

Discharge chute control lever = used to change the di-

rection the snow is thrown.

Skid plate = used to adjust height of scraper bar from the

ground.

The operation of any snow thrower can result

in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which

can result insevere eye damage. Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields while operating

your snow thrower or performing any adjust-

ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses

or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel or

attempting to start the engine.

STOPPING

TRACTION DRIVE

Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward

or reverse movement of the snow thrower.

AUGER

Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.

ENGINE

1. Move ON /OFF switch to "OFF" position.

2. Remove (do not turn) safety ignition key to prevent

unauthorized use.

NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 11)

The throttle control is located on the engine. Always operate

the snow thrower with the engine at full throttle. Full throttle

offers the best snow thrower performance.

FAST

FIG. 11

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 12)

The choke control is located on the engine. Use the choke

control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not

use to start a warm engine.

• To engage choke, turn knob clockwise. Slowly turn

knob counterclockwise to disengage.

FIG, 12

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 13)

WARNING: Snow throwers have ex=

posed rotating parts, which can cause

severe injury from contact, or from ma=

terial thrown from the discharge chute.

Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, small children and pets at all

times including startup.

WARNING: if the discharge chute or

auger become clogged,shut=off engine

and wait for all moving parts to stop. Use

the clean=out tool, NOT YOUR HANDS,

to unclo the chute and/or au er.

The DIRECTION in which snow isto be thrown is controlled

by the discharge chute control lever.

• To change the discharge chute position, press down-

ward on discharge chute control lever and move lever

left or right until chute is in desired position. Be sure

lever springs back and locks into desired position.

The DISTANCE that snow is thrown is controlled by the

position of the chute deflector. Set the deflector low to

throw snow a short distance; set the deflector higher to

throw snow farther.

Press downward on chute deflector control lever and

move lever forward to lower the deflector and decrease

the distance. Move lever back to raise the deflector

and increase the distance. Be sure lever springs back

and locks into desired _osition.

DISCHARGE CHUTE

CONTROLLEVER

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

REMOTE

LEVER

FIG. 13

TO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 14)

The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever

located on the right side handle.

• Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the

auger and throw snow.

Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow.

AUGER

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 14

OPERATION

USING THE CLEAN=OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15)

In certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be-

come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool

to dislodge this blockage.

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make

certain all controls are disengaged and the au=

get/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the

wire away from the spark plug to prevent ac=

cidental starting.

Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds

are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It

is recommended that you use a slower speed until you

are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.

NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers

are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the

auger control lever inthe engaged position. This will allow

you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust

the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow

throwing process.

• Release the auger control lever and shut offthe engine.

• Remove the clean-out tool from it'smounting clip. Grasp

the tool firmly by the handle and push and twist the tool

into the discharge chute to dislodge the blockage.

After the packed snow has been dislodged, return the clean-

out tool to it's mounting clip by pushing it into the clip.

• Make sure the discharge chute is pointed inasafe direc-

tion (no vehicles, buildings, people, or other objects are

inthe direction of discharge) before restarting the engine.

• Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control

lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous-

ing and the discharge chute.

DISCHARGE CHUTE /[_

TOOL

FIG. 15

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16)

SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of

the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control

lever located on the left side handle.

•Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to engage

the drive system.

• Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward

or reverse movement of the snow thrower.

SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed

control lever.

Press downward on the speed control lever and move

lever to desired position BEFORE engaging the trac-

tion drive control lever. Be sure lever springs back and

locks into desired position.

TRACTION DRIVE

LEVER

DRaVE SPEED

CONTROLLEVER

FIG. 16

POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 17)

Steering triggers are used to assist in steering your

snow thrower. The triggers are located on the underside

of each handle. When a trigger is squeezed, it disen-

gages the drive wheel on that side of snow thrower and

allows it to turn in that direction.

• To turn left - squeeze left side trigger.

• To turn right - squeeze right side trigger.

LH TURN RH TURN

TRIGGER TRIGGER

FIG. 17

CAUTION: Do not move speed control lever

when traction drive control lever is engaged.

Damage to the snow thrower can result.

OPERATION

TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 18)

NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be

used to adjust the skid plates.

Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing

and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the

ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height

for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in

normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,

place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper

clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper

bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface

to be cleared is uneven.

NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower

over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks

or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the

impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property

damage or damage to the snow thrower.

• If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,

use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted

to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.

1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2. Adjustskid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov-

ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates

are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.

HiGH

(LOW GROUND

AUGER

_1 HOUSING

t_ SCRAPER BAR

I £_,/ :," I HEX

.--.._......... __ NUTS_ SKID_PLATE

LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)

FIG. 18

SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 18)

The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After

considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn

almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,

providing additional service before requiring replacement.

Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 19)

The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from

the factory, already filled with oil.

1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.

2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert

the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until

"FULL' mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• To change engine oil, see "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL'

in the Maintenance section of this manual.

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 19)

Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-

fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with

a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol

or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-

ture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage

the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To

avoid engine problems, the fuel system should

be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run

untiJthe fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use

fresh fuel next season. See Storage instructions

for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

CHOKE ENGINE OIL GASOLINE

CONTROL FILL CAP /DIPSTICK FILLER CAP

STARTER

BUTTON

PRIMER RECOIL

STARTER

SAFETY HANDLE

IGNITION ON/OFF

KEY SWITCH

THROTTLE

NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.

ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WiTH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.

13 FIG. 19

OPERATION

TO START ENGINE

Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt

A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter

is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is

designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current.

• Be sure your house is a 120 Volt A.C. three-wire

grounded system. If you are uncertain, consult a

licensed electrician.

&WARNING: Do not use the electric

starter if your house is not a120 Volt

A.C. three-wire grounded system. Seri-

ous personal injury or damage to your

snow thrower could result.

COLD START - ELECTRIC STARTER

1. Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into

ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep

the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.

2. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

3. Place ON /OFF switch in "ON" position.

4. Rotate choke control to "FULl" position.

5. Connect the power cord to the engine.

6. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole

grounded 120 Volt A.C. receptacle.

NOTE: Do not use primer when starting engine with the

electric starter.

7. Push starter button until engine starts.

iMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more than five continu-

ous seconds between each time you try to start. Wait 5 to

10 seconds between each attempt.

8. When the engine starts, release the starter button and

slowly move the choke control to the "OFF" position.

9. Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first,

then from the engine.

Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. Engine will

not develop full power until it has reached normal operat-

ing temperature.

WARM START - ELECTRIC STARTER

Follow the steps above, keeping the choke control in the

"OFF" position.

COLD START - RECOIL STARTER

1. Insert safety ignition key (tied to recoil start cord) into

ignition slot until it clicks. DO NOT turn the key. Keep

the extra safety ignition key in a safe place.

2. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

3. Place ON /OFF switch in "ON" position.

4. Rotate choke control to "FULl" position.

5. Push the primer four (4) times if the temperature is

below 15°F, or two (2) times if temperature is between

15° and 50°R If temperature is above 50°F, priming is

not necessary.

NOTE: Over priming may cause flooding, preventing the

engine from starting. If you do flood the engine, wait a few

minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the

primer.

6. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter

rope to snap back.

7. When the engine starts, release the recoil starter handle

and slowly move the choke control to the "OFF" posi-

tion.

Allow the engine to warm up for afew minutes. Engine will

not develop full power until it has reached normal operat-

ing temperature.

WARM START- RECOIL STARTER

Follow the steps above, keeping the choke in the "OFF"

position. DO NOT push the primer.

BEFORE STOPPING

Run the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any mois-

ture on the engine.

iF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN

If the recoil starter has frozen and will not turn the engine,

proceed as follows:

1. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull as much

rope out of the starter as possible.

2. Release the recoil starter handle and let it snap back

against the starter.

If the engine still fails to start, repeat the above steps or

use the electric starter.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

• Always operate the snow thrower with the engine at

full throttle. Full throttle offers the best performance.

• Go slower indeep, freezing or heavy wet snow. Use the

drive speed control, NOT the throttle, to adjust speed.

• It is easier and more efficient to remove snow imme-

diately after it falls.

• The best time to remove snow is the early morning. At

this time the snow is usually dry and has not been ex-

posed to the direct sun and warming temperatures.

• Slightly overlap each successive path to ensure all

snow will be removed.

Throw snow downwind whenever possible.

Adjust the skid plates to proper height for current snow

conditions. See "TO ADJUST SKID PLATES" in this

section of this manual.

• For extremely heavy snow, reduce the width of snow

removal by overlapping previous path and moving

slowly.

• Keep engine clean and clear of snow during use. This

will help air flow and extend engine life.

•After snow-throwing is completed, allow engine to runfor

a few minutes to melt snow and ice off the engine.

• Clean the entire snow thrower thoroughly after each

use and wipe dry so it is ready for next use.

WARNING: Do not operate snow

thrower if weather conditions impair

visibility. Throwing snow during a

heavy, windy snowstorm can blind

you and be hazardous to the safe

operation of the snow thrower.

E A CE

MAINTENANCE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose Fasteners

RClean/Inspect Snow Thrower

WCheck /Replace V=Belts

RE Lubrication Chart

v' v'

v' V

v' v'

Check Engine Oil Level

N Change Engine Oil

Inspect Muffler

N Check /Replace Spark Plug

EEmpty Fuel Tank

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, operator must

maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly

maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked

at least once each season.

•Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and

check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your

engine run better and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit

to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.

LUBRiCATiON CHART

(_ SAE 5W=30 Motor Oil

(_) See "ENGINE"

in Maintenance

section

(_) General

Purpose

Grease Pivot

points

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check for loose fasteners.

3. Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.

LUBRiCATiON

Keep your snow thrower well lubricated

(See "LUBRICATION CHART"). ® Auger @

grease fittings Engine oil

SNOW THROWER

Always observe the safety rules when performing any

maintenance.

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14-17 RS.I.).

•Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due

to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot

and corrosion. 15

BELTS

Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours

of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

(See "TO REMOVE BELT COVER" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

The belts on your snow thrower are of special construction

and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer

(OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer. Using other

than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to

the snow thrower.

NTE A CE

AUGER GEAR CASE

The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper

level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs

attention is if service has been performed on the gear

case.

•If lubricant is required, use only Ronex ED #1

grease.

TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM

DO NOT lubricate the drive components inside the snow

thrower. The sprockets, hex shafts, drive disc and friction

wheel require no lubrication. The bearings and bushings

are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance.

CAUTION: Any lubricating of the above compo=

nents can cause contamination of the friction

wheel and damage to the drive system of your

snow thrower.

ENGINE

See engine manual.

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SG-SL. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

I I

i°F -20 0 30 32 40

°c -30 -2'o -1'0 6 lo

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED

BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°R Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Changethe oilafter every25 hours of operation orat leastonce

ayear if the snow thrower is not used for 25 hours inone year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and

after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil fill

cap /dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil

change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL.

•Be sure snow thrower is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

NOTE: The left side wheel may be removed from snow

thrower for easier access to the oil drain plug and place-

ment of a suitable container. The unit tilted, resting on the

frame with the left wheel removed, will help drain any oil

trapped inside the engine. (See "TO REMOVE WHEELS"

in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

1. Remove safety ignitionkey and disconnect spark plug

wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come

in contact with spark plug.

2. Clean area around drain plug.

3. Remove drain plug and drain oil in a suitable container.

4. Install drain plug and tighten securely.

5. Wipe off any spilled oil from snow thrower and engine.

6. Install left wheel (if removed for draining oil). Besureto

install klick pin into proper hole in wheel axle (See "TO

REMOVE WHEELS" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

7. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine.

8. Refill engine with oil through oil dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECI FICATIONS" section of this manual.

9. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.

Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at "FULE' line on dipstick.

10. Wipe off any spilled oil.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a

fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug at the beginning of each season or after

every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark

plug type and gap setting are shown in the "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep snow thrower

housing free of any dirt or trash. Clean the outside of your

snow thrower after each use.

&WARNING: Remove safety ignition key

and disconnect spark plug wire from

spark plug. Place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

Keep finished surfaces/wheels free of gasoline, oil, etc.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean

your snow thrower unless the electrical system, muffler

and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in shortened engine life.

SE ADJ ENTS

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments:

1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the OFF position.

2. Remove safety ignition key.. Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped.

4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact

with plug.

SNOW THROWER

TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST SKID PLATES" and "SCRAPER BAR"

in the Operation section of this manual.

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

The chute deflector, attached to the top of the discharge

chute, is provided to direct discharging snow away from

the operator. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should

be replaced.

WARNING: To avoid serious injury,

never operate your snow thrower with

the deflector removed or damaged.

• To change direction and/or distance snow isdischarged,

see "TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE" in the Op-

eration section of this manual.

SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 20)

AUGER SHEAR BOLTS

Both right and left-hand augers are secured to the auger

shaft with a spacer, shear bolt and hex nut. Should aforeign

object or ice become lodged in the augers, the shear bolts

are designed to break, preventing damage to any other

components. If one or both augers do not turn when auger

control lever is engaged, check to see if one or both of the

bolts have sheared. To replace the shear bolts:

1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to

STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug

wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come

in contact with spark plug.

3. Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and

install a new 1/4-20 x 2" shear bolt. Install 1/4-20

lock nut and tighten securely.

CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original

equipment shear bolts as supplied with your

snow thrower.

4. Insert safety ignitionkey and reconnect spark plug wire

to spark plug.

IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS

The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft with two (2)

capscrew/shear bolts and hex nuts. Should a foreign object

or ice become lodged in the impeller, the capscrews are

designed to break, preventing damage to any other com-

ponents. If impeller does not turn when auger control lever

is engaged, check to see if the capscrews have sheared.

To replace the capscrew/shear bolts:

1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to

STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug

wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come

in contact with spark plug.

3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft

and install two (2) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" capscrew/shear

bolts. Install 1/4-20 Iocknuts and tighten securely.

CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original

equipment capscrew/shear bolts as supplied

with your snow thrower.

4. Insert safety ignitionkey and reconnect spark plug wire

to spark plug.

1/4-20 AUGER HUB

FIG. 20

HUB

AUGER SHAFT

TO REMOVE BELT COVER (See Fig. 21)

1. Remove the two screws securing belt cover to

frame.

2. Remove belt cover.

• Replace belt cover by installing cover and screws and

tighten securely.

FRAME BELT COVER

FIG. 21

SCREWS

SE ADJ

TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 22)

The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the

belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should

be replaced. Itis recommended that the belt(s) be replaced

by a Sears service center/department.

NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction

drive belt be replaced at the same time.

The V-belts on your snowthrower are of special construction

and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer

(OEM) belts available from your nearest Sears service

center/department. Using other than OEM belts can cause

oersonal injury or damage to the snow thrower.

WARNING: Belt replacement requires

separation of the snow thrower. While

separating the auger housing from the

frame assembly, it is important that

an assistant stand in the operating

position and hold the snow thrower

handles. Serious personal injury and/

or damage to the unit could occur if

the snow thrower should fall during

the belt changing process.

FRAME AUGER

ASSEMBLY HOUSING

HANDLES

REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK - Drain

gasoline from fuel tank into a suitable container, out-

doors, away from fire or flame. Wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE - Loosen Iocknut

securing chute rotator head to mounting bracket only

enough to allow chute rotator head to be raised and

discharge chute to be removed from snow thrower.

REMOVE BELT COVER - See "TO REMOVE BELT

COVER" in this section of this manual.

REMOVE ENGINE PULLEY- Remove bolt, flat washer

securing pulley to engine crankshaft. Remove outside

(auger) pulley only from crankshaft.

SEPARATE SNOW THROWER - With your assistant

standing in the operating position holding the handles,

remove the two (2) bolts holding the auger housing

and frame together.

WARNING: As the last bolt is removed,

have your assistant carefully lower the

handles down to the ground.

6. REMOVE HAIRPIN FROM CLUTCH ROD and re-

move clutch rod from swing plate. Tip swing plate

forward.

7. REMOVE AUGER BELT from around pulley.

8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT

IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around

pulleys.

HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the "ON" position) into

the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise

to relieve tension.

9. With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive

belt around pulleys and inside belt keepers.

10. Install clutch rod in swing plate; secure with hairpin.

11. Place auger belt around and inside the groove of auger

pulley only.

12. While your assistant slowly raises handles to rejoin

the auger housing and frame assembly, pull up on the

auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley

so belt is fully seated in groove of pulley.

13. Move idlerarm so it does not hit impeller pulley as you

bring snow thrower completely together and check

carefully for proper routing of belts. If auger belt has

become dislodged from the pulley (by catching the idler

arm bracket while bringing snow thrower together),

separate the snow thrower and repeat step 12. Belt

must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing

the snow thrower together.

14. Install the two (2) hex bolts and tighten securely.

15. INSTALL ENGINE PULLEY- Place belt inpulley groove

and slide pulley on crankshaft. Install flat washer, bolt

and tighten securely (41-47 N-m torque). Make sure

belt is inside belt keeper.

16. INSTALL BELT COVER and two (2) screws. Tighten

securely.

17. INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE - See "INSTALL DIS-

CHARGE CHUTE /CHUTE ROTATER HEAD" in the

Assembly /Pre-Operation section of this manual.

BELT KEEPER

TRACTION DRIVE BELT

ENGINE FLAT WASHER

PULLEY

IDLER ARM

SQUARE

HOLE

CLUTCHING

IDLER ARM /

BRACKET

FRAME AUGER PULLEY

BO_

AUGER

BEN

AUGER

HOUSING

BOLTS

18 FIG.22

SE iCE ADJ ENTS

TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 23)

Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle.

iMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the

axle hole closest to the end of the shaft - do not use the

hole in the wheel hub (if equipped). Inner hole in axle and

hole inwheel hub are not used for your model snow thrower.

NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow

leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

KLIK PiN (iNSTALL

iN OUTER HOLE

OF AXLE ONLY)

OUTER HOLE

AXLE

WHEEL WHEELHUB

TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 24)

Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle,

located on the right hand cable. Grasp the long section

tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster.

Adjust until cable is snug.

ADJUSTER TURN

BUCKLE

FIG, 24

FiG. 23

ENGINE

See engine manual.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance

should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134

meters). If your engine does not operate properly due to

suspected carburetor problems, take your snow thrower

to a Sears or other qualified service center.

ENGINE SPEED

Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set

for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above

the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will

void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high

speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified

service center, which has proper equipment and experience

to make any necessary adjustments.

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the

season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING: Never store the snow

thrower with gasoline in the tank inside

a building where fumes may reach an

open flame, spark or pilot light as on a

furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or

gas appliance. AIIowthe engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

SNOW THROWER

When snow thrower is to be stored for a period of time,

clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

Store in a clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire snow thrower (See "CLEANING" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See "TO RE-

PLACE BELTS" inthe Service and Adjustments section

of this manual).

Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this

manual.

Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

ENGINE

See engine manual.

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from

forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor,

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in min-

imizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.

Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.

Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to

allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the

gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine

oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

CYLINDER

Remove spark plug.

Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole

into cylinder.

Pull recoil starter handle slowly a few times to distribute

oil.

Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

• Remove safety ignition key; store it in a safe place.

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your snow thrower indoors and cover

it to protect it from dust and dirt.

•Cover your snow thrower with a suitable protective

cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic.

Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to

form and will cause your snow thrower to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover snow thrower while engine/ex-

haust area is still warm.

TR LOTI

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to aSears service center/department.

PROBLEM

Does not start

Loss of power

Engine idles or

runs roughly

Excessive

vibration

Recoil starter

is hard to pull

Loss of traction

drive /slowing

of drive speed

CAUSE

Loss of snow

discharge or

slowing of

snow discharge

1. Fuel shut-off valve (if so

equipped) in OFF position.

2. Safety ignition key

is not inserted.

3. Out of fuel.

4. Throttle in STOP position

(or ON/OFF switch is OFF).

5. Choke in OFF position.

6. Primer not depressed.

7. Engine is flooded.

8. Spark plug wire is

disconnected.

9. Bad spark plug.

10. Stale fuel.

11. Water in fuel.

1. Spark plug wire loose.

2. Throwing too much snow.

3. Fuel tank cap is covered

with ice or snow.

4. Dirty or clogged muffler.

1. Choke is in FULL position.

2. Blockage in fuel line.

3. Stale fuel.

4. Water in fuel.

5. Carburetor is in need of

adjustment or overhaul.

.Loose parts or damaged

augers or impeller.

1. Frozen recoil starter.

1. Drive belt is worn.

2. Drive belt is off of pulley.

3. Friction drive wheel is worn.

1. Auger belt is off of pulley.

2. Auger belt is worn.

3. Clogged discharge chute.

4. Augers /impeller jammed.

CORRECTION

1. Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position.

2. Insert safety ignition key.

3. Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean gasoline.

4. Move throttle to FAST position

(or ON/OFF switch to ON position).

5. Move to FULL position.

6. Prime as instructed in the Operation section of this manual.

7. Wait a few minutes before restarting, DO NOT prime.

8. Connect wire to spark plug.

9. Replace spark plug.

10. Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

11. Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

1. Reconnect spark plug wire.

2. Reduce speed and width of swath.

3. Remove ice and snow on and around fuel tank cap.

4. Clean or replace muffler.

1. Move choke to OFF position.

2. Clean fuel line.

3. Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

4. Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline.

5. Contact a Sears service center/department.

1. Tighten all fasteners. Replace damaged parts. If vibration

remains, contact a Sears service center/department.

1. See "IF RECOIL STARTER HAS FROZEN"

in the Operation section of this manual.

1. Check /replace drive belt.

2. Check /reinstall drive belt.

3. Contact a Sears service center/department.

1. Check /reinstall auger belt.

2. Check /replace auger belt.

3. Clean snow chute.

4. Remove debris or foreign object from augers /impeller.

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

AUGER HOUSING /iMPELLER ASSEMBLY

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NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

AUGER HOUSING /iMPELLER ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

1 175321X479 IMPELLER

2 427148 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY

3 188909 BEARING

4 427146 IMPELLER PULLEY

5 175322 DISCHARGE BASE

6 178675X008 CORNER BRACKET

7 192199 CLEAN OUT TOOL

8 405400 TOOL CLIP

9 73800400 NUT 1/4-20

10 74780426 SCREW 1/4-20 X .625

11 427942 NUT 5/16-18

12 163183 SCREW 5/16-18 X .625

13 427145 IMPELLER HUB

14 427154 IMPELLER SLEEVE

15 73900600 NUT 3/8-16

16 180355 CARRIAGE BOLT

17 194189 SCREW 13-16 X .625

18 407760 PLUG

19 427302 GEARBOX COVER RH

20 427345 GASKET

21 407770 SEAL

22 407762 BEARING

23 174697 THRUST WASHER 1.00

24 407763 WORM GEAR

25 407764 AUGER SHAFT

26 189282 SQUARE KEY

27 407758 BEARING

28 174683 THRUST WASHER

29 427147 IMPELLER SHAFT

30 7836M ROLL PIN

31 174681 THRUST WASHER

32 174684 THRUST BEARING

33 407769 BEARING

34 407768 O-RING

35 407767 SCREW 5/16-18 X .750

36 427317 GEARBOX COVER LH

37 192090 SHEAR BOLT

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

AUGER HOUSING /iMPELLER ASSEMBLY

(5x)

_(5x)

01,07,002-A

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 404929X615

2 404932X428

3 72270505

4 155377

DESCRIPTION

AUGER HOUSING 27

SCRAPER BAR

CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 X .625

NUT 5/16-18

01.07.018-A

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

420495X479

420496X479

DESCRIPTION

AUGER 27 LH

AUGER 27 RH

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

AUGER HOUSING /iMPELLER ASSEMBLY

01.11.001 -A

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

174782X479

178777X479

72270508

751153

DESCRIPTION

SKID PLATE LH

SKID PLATE RH

CARRIAGE BOLT 5/18-18 X .75

NUT 5/18-18

01.07.024-B

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 420478 AUGER BEARING

2 411939 BEARING PLUG

3 179582 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1.00

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1inch = 25.4 mm

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER --MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

CONTROL PANEL /DISCHARGE CHUTE

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 420315X815

2 178833X815

3 420873

4 420325

5 414280

8 128415

7 17501010

*8 179829

*9 191730

"10 72250505

"11 751153

"12 184505

13 420879

14 420872

DESCRiPTiON

CHUTE WELDMENT

DEFLECTOR WELDMENT

DEFLECTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY

DEFLECTOR SEAL

KNOB BLACK

POP RIVET

SCREW 10-24 X .625

SHOULDER SCREW

NUT 1/4-20

CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 X .50

NUT 5/16-18

DEFLECTOR SPRING

(SERVICE PART) DEFLECTOR CONTROL HEAD

(SERVICE PART) DEFLECTOR CONTROL CABLE

NOTE:

1. ALL ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN *ARE PROVIDED IN THE BAG OF ITEMS SHIPPED LOOSE WITH PRODUCT.

2. ITEMS 13 AND 14 ARE SERVICE PART NUMBERS TO ALLOW PURCHASE OF INDIVIDUAL ITEMS IF NECESSARY.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER

CONTROL PANEL /DISCHARGE CHUTE

944,528398

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 428272

2 17501010

*3 420678

*4 405932

*5 420675

*6 428273

*7 428310

LEVER/CABLE ROTATOR ASSEMBLY

SCREW 10-24 X .625

ROTATOR HEAD

ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET

PULLEY PIVOT

CABLE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE

CABLE ASSEMBLY HEAT SHIELD

NOTES:

1. ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN *ARE LISTED AS REFERENCE FOR SERVICE PARTS ONLY.

01.09.010-B

01.10.025-A

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 429624 PANEL CONSOLE

2 178668 HEADLIGHT BEZEL

3 178666 HALOGEN HEADLIGHT

4 184471 SHOULDER SCREW

5 175262 SCREW 10-24 X 1.25

6 180964 WIRE HARNESS

7 401620 BULB

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

HANDLES

SNOW THROWER --MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 419798X479 LOOP HANDLE LH

2 419799X479 LOOP HANDLE RH

3 74780524 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1.50

4 751153 NUT 5/16-18

01.08.004-B

01,08,007-B

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 412675X004 INTERLOCK SPRING

2 414572 INTERLOCK CAM

3 178831 TORSION SPRING

4 169675 RETAINER

5 17060410 SCREW 1/4-20 X .625

6 421252X004 INTERLOCK STOP

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

HANDLES

SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER

01.08.002-F

944,528398

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 412683X479 CONTROL PANEL

2 424517X479 CONTROL LEVER LH

3 424516X479 CONTROL LEVER RH

4 426917X008 TRACTION ROD ARM

5 426918X008 IMPELLER ROD ARM

6 412677 INTERLOCK ROD

7 421613 SPACER

8 169675 RETAINER

9 17060410 SCREW 1/4-20 X .62

10 414280 KNOB BLACK

11 414281 KNOB RED

12 178899 HANDLE KNOB

13 19131316 WASHER 3/8

14 72120618 CARRIAGE BOLT 3/8-16 X 2.25

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

HANDLES

SNOW THROWER --MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 180480

2 405740

3 180445

4 187716

5 180447

6 178669

7 180926

8 72270505

9 155377

10 169675

DESCRIPTION

IMPELLER ROD ASSEMBLY

TRACTION ROD ASSEMBLY

SHIFTER ROD TOP

SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM

SPRING SLEEVE

IMPELLER SPRING

TRACTION SPRING

CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 X .75

N UT 5/16-18

RETAINER

01.12.001-E

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

HANDLES

SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

01.05.004-C

\ 2

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 419797X479 LOWER TUBE

2 418313X479 PIVOT SUPPORT

3 428867 BOLT 5/16-18 X .750

4 17000616 SCREW 3/8-16 X 1.00

1/ 01.15.005-A

KEY PART

NO. NO.

188303

74041024

DESCRIPTION

STEER CABLE

SCREW 10-24 X 1.50

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

DRIVE

SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

"34 ii _ _ 52

01.02.013-A

REPAIR PARTS

DRIVE

SNOW THROWER --MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

KEY PART

NO. NO.

198875

17501010

402685X615

17490508

57079

405485

198580

403097X004

402881

403096X004

191730

402856X004

416717X004

187101

700279

427542

402568

169675

401732

402310

12000036

402878

751153

408981

73930500

198176X479

DESCRIPTION

SPEED SELECTOR

ASSEMBLY

SCREW 10-24 X .625

END PLATE

SCREW 5/16-18 X .50

WASHER

CONTROL ARM

CLEVIS PIN

SHIFTER PLATE

SHOULDER BOLT

SHIFTER BRACKET

NUT 1/4-20

CLUTCH PLATE

CLUTCH BRACKET

SHIFTER LINK

RETAINER

CONTROL SHAFT

CLUTCH ROD

RETAINER

SHIFTER YOKE

PIVOT ROD

RETAINER

RETURN SPRING

N UT 5/16-18

BEARING

N UT 5/16-18

RUBBER WHEEL PLATE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

27 179831 RUBBER RING

28 175344 BEARING

29 178613 WHEEL HUB

30 74760514 SCREW 5/16-18-.875

31 12000012 RETAINER RING

32 402187 SPROCKET SHAFT

33 401619 CHAIN

34 417234 SPROCKET WELDMENT

35 401984X479 SHIFTER BRACKET

36 180135 SPRING

37 402652 PLATE PIVOT ROD

38 428288 E-RING .375

39 184471 SHOULDER SCREW

40 410877 BOTTOM PAN

41 413429X479 SPRING BRACKET

42 402689 DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY

43 414557 IDLER SPRING

44 178828 IDLER SPRING

45 402504X008 PULLEY SHAFT

46 401820 DRIVE PLATE

47 198791 BEARING

48 402393 PULLEY HALF

49 17541008 SCREW 10-24 X .50

50 402511 SPACER BEARING

51 418894X479 SWING PLATE

52 132010 NUT 3/8-16

53 428867 SCREW 5/16-18 X .750

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

DRIVE

SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

01.03.002-A

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 404923 AXLE ASSEMBLY (Assy of 1a,1 b)

1a 404307 AXLE SHAFT

lb 9465M1 ROLL PiN 3/16 X 1.50

2 402691 SPROCKET

3 174697 TH RUST WASH ER

4 179830 BEARING

5 146315 SCREW 5/16-18 X .625

6 17490508 SCREW 5/16-18 X .500

7 155443 KLIK PiN 1/4 X 1.50

8 189282 SQUARE KEY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

CHASSIS /PULLEYS

SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

01.00.034-A

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 418894X815

2 150408

3 428887

"-. l.-k ,'J

DESCRIPTION

B&S ENGINE MODEL

20M 114-1358-E2

FRAME

BOLT 3/8-16

SCREW 5/16-18 X .750

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

423185X815 ENGINE MOUNT PLATE

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

CHASSIS /PULLEYS

SNOW THROWER --MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

01.21.013-B

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 428684 COVER ASSEMBLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

CHASSIS /PULLEYS

SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

20 18

12 _ 16

01,21,003-B

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

408007

419744

423723X479

180523

426589

74780524

423990X479

428867

424297

751153

187786

180522

DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

IMPELLER BELT 13

TRACTION BELT 14

IDLER ARM BRACKET 15

IDLER PULLEY 16

NUT 5/16-18 17

SCREW 5/16-18 X 1 .50 18

IDLER BRACKET 19

SCREW 5/16-18 X .625 20

SHOULDER BOLT 5/16-18 X .500 21

NUT 5/16-18 NYLOCK 22

TRACTION IDLER ARM 23

TRACTION PULLEY 24

74780520

59289

73800500

851084

400026

426491

426490

74610516

10040500

155452

11050500

175331

SCREW 5/16-18 X 1 .00

WASHER

NUT 5/16-18

SCREW 3/8-24 X 1.375

WASHER

PULLEY ENG IMPELLER

PULLEY ENG TRACTION

SCREW 5/16-18 X 1 .00

LOCKWASHER 5/16

BELT GUIDE

LOCKWASHER 5/16

IDLER BUSHING

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

WHEELS

SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

_,-2 Ol. 15.OOl-A

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 405161

2 184471

3 12000045

4 192126

5 182466

6 187622

7 194941

8 179139

9 189282

10 194940

11 174697

12 193506X479

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

COVER 13 179148X479 STEERING BRACKET

SHOULDER SCREW 14 17490508 SCREW 5/16-18 X .50

RETAINER RING 15 194943X008 PIVOT BRACKET

WHEEL DRIVER 16 194944X008 BELLCRANK

RETAINER RING 17 181847 BELLCRANK PIN

WHEEL LOBE 18 17600406 SCREW 1/4-20 X .375

CLUTCH SLIDE 19 405077 STEERING LINK

SPRING 20 700279 RETAINER

SQUARE KEY 21 85179 RETAINER

AXLE LOBE 22 193885 SPRING

THRUST WASHER 23 182015 LEVER PIN

STEERING YOKE 24 194939X008 PIVOT BRACKET

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

WHEELS

SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 196752X417

2 196753X417

DESCRIPTION

WHEEL ASSEMBLY LH

WHEEL ASSEMBLY RH

01,06,006-A

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 410293

2 410294

3 17060410

DESCRIPTION

CABLE BRACKET LH

CABLE BRACKET RH

SCREW 1/4-20 X.625

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

BAG OF PARTS

SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

%/2

01.14.003-B

_',- 12

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 198563

2 169675

3 180684X008

4 184505

5 179829

6 191730

7 72250505

8 751153

9 73800600

10 19131316

11 192090

12 73800400

POWER CORD

RETAINER PIN

WRENCH

REMOTE SPRING

SHOULDER BOLT 1/4-20

LOCKNUT 1/4-20

CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 X 5/8

LOCKNUT 5/16-18

LOCKNUT 3/8-16

WASHER 3/8

SHEAR BOLT 1/4-20 X 1-13/16

LOCKNUT 1/4-20

(_1

01.14.007-A

KEY PART

NO. NO.

193071

DESCRIPTION

SAFETY IGNITION KEY

@1\ 1/-4

01.14.012-A

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 180445

2 187716

3 72270505

4 155377

DESCRIPTION

SHIFTER ROD TOP

SHIFTER ROD BOTTOM

CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 X .75

N UT 5/16-18

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

REPAIR PARTS

DECALS

SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,528398

1 3

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 181037

3 181035

4 181042

- - 429850

- - 429851

DESCRiPTiON

DECAL, DANGER

DECAL, DANGER, DEFLECTOR

DECAL, DANGER

OWNER'S MANUAL, ENGLISH

OWNER'S MANUAL, FRENCH

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 20Ml14-1358=E2

I 48SHORTBLOCKI I 1058OPERATOR'SMANUAL] [ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE ] I 1330REPA_RMANUALI

307 _%

1351

306 ...... ,.

725

718A

529

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

121 KIT

lo5

127 O

137

51A

51 633 _o#

1523I ¢_

_7_ _

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524 1_,.-#

24<_

1171 ,_'-do

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

868 ,, ._

51A

883

51A '

.... 868_ii::_4

[ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL ]

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 20M114-1358-E2

163

472

1196

610

1252

528//

1318_ ....

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1392

326'_

1288 _

459

1211

592 @_

663

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528 //

1301

117 ¢_;,

135 _. i

lO5

1_4_1

137

1127

108

127 °

190

334 _ 309

957

697_

735 _'_-_Y .... "_

731

957A

,t_. 1119

356 :::

1251

1251A

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976

892

1005

1070

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 20Ml14-1358=E2

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

1 794849

2 698340

3 391086s •

5 794871

7 694872 "+

11 696750

12 694953 •

13 794829

15 691686

16 794720

18 791965

19 698340

20 391086s •

21 281658s

22 794825

23 794812

24 222698s

25 792117

792144

26 793561

792073

27 690975

28 696581

29 694691

30 694692

32 690976

33 499596

34 795199

35 694865

36 694865

42 499586

45 690977

46 795697

48 794910

51 694874"+ G

51A 694875"+ G

53 795017

55 696710

58 693389

65 699851

95 690718

97 696387

98 695408 G

104 694918 Q

105 696136 G

108 696143

109 793520

117 796080 G

118 796128 G

121 796137

122 796315

125 796122

127 690727 G

130 696139

133 694914

135 698780

KEY

NO. PART

NO.

Cylinder Assembly 137 698781 O

Kit-Bushing!Seal (Magneto Side) 146 690979

Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 163 692277+ G

Head-Cylinder 177 795015

Gasket-Cylinder Head 187 791879

Tube-Breather 188 699479

Gasket-Crankcase 190 699220

Screw (Cylinder Head) 192 690083

Plug-Oil Drain 209 694867

Crankshaft 211 695307

Cover-Crankcase 219 693578

Kit-Bushing!Seal (PTO Side) 220 691724

Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 222 794800

Cap-Oil Fill 227 694864

Screw (Crankcase Cover/Sump) 278 792008

Flywheel 281 697268

Key-Flywheel 287 699629

Piston Assembly (Standard) 300 794948

Piston Assembly (.020" Oversize) 304 795699

Ring Set (Standard) 305 699480

Ring Set (.020" Oversize) 306 697240

Lock-Piston Pin 307 794822

Pin-Piston 309 795909

Rod-Connecting 326 690837

Dipper-Connecting Rod 332 794824

Screw (Connecting Rod) 333 492341

Valve-Exhaust 334 699477

Valve-Intake 337 691043

Spring-Valve (Intake) 356 793206

Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 358 795201

Keeper-Valve 404 795759

Tappet-Valve 410 695382

Camshaft 455 795011

Short Block 456 692299

Gasket-Intake 458 699334

Gasket-Intake 459 281505s

Stud (Carburetor) 472 791948

Housing-Rewind Starter 474 793640

Rope-Starter 485 695755

Screw (Rewind Starter) 504 695383

Screw (Throttle Valve) 505 691251

Shaft-Throttle 523 790477

Kit-Idle Speed 524 691876

Pin-Float Hinge 525 792041

Valve-Float Needle 528 793006

Valve-Choke 529 791822

Shaft-Choke 552 694674

Jet-Main (Standard) 562 793216

Jet-Main (High Altitude) 564 699854

Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 597 691696

Spacer-Carburetor 601 791850

Carburetor 604 696758

Plug-Welch 604A 790473

Valve-Throttle 608 699335

Float-Carburetor 610 794541

Tube-Fuel Transfer

DESCRiPTiON

Gasket-Float Bowl

Key-Timing

Gasket-Air Cleaner

SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick)

Line-Fuel

Screw (Control Bracket)

Screw (Fuel Tank)

Adjuster-Rocker Arm

Spring-Governor (Red)

Spring-Governed Idle

Gear-Governor

Washer (Governor Gear)

Bracket-Control

Lever-Governor Control

Washer (Governor Control Lever)

Panel-Control

Screw (Dipstick Tube)

Muffler

Housing-Blower

Screw (Blower Housing)

Shield-Cylinder

Screw (Cylinder Shield)

Motor-Starter

Screw (Rewind Guard)

Nut (Flywheel)

Armature-Magneto

Screw (Magneto Armature)

Plug-Spark

Wire-Stop

Gasket Set-Engine

Washer (Governor Crank)

Link-Control

Cup-Flywheel

Plate-Pawl Friction

Kit-Handle/Rope

PawI-Ratchet

Knob-Choke Shaft

Alternator

Knob-Control

Washer Set-Friction

Nut (Governor Control Lever)

Dipstick

SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube)

Tube-Dipstick

Hose-Primer

Grommet

Bushing-Governor Crank

Bolt (Governor Control Lever)

Screw (Control Cover)

Screw (Pawl Friction Plate)

Clamp-Hose (Green)

Cover-Control

Starter-Rewind

Arrester-lntake

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 20M114-1358-E2

KEY PART KEY

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

613 794846 Screw (Muffler) (M6) 998

613A 794844 Screw (Muffler) (M8) (Torx) 1005

614 691620 Pin-Cotter 1022

616 795758 Crank-Governo r 1023

621 692310 Switch-Stop 1026

632 695917 Spring!Link-Mechanical Governor 1029

633 690998 G Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft (Throttle 1036

Shaft)

635 691909 Boot-Spark Plug

663 699854 Screw (Control Panel) (M5xl 0) 1058

668 794539 Spacer (Snow Hood) 1070

668A 694257 Spacer (Control Bracket) 1095

689 691855 Spring-Friction 1100

697 795012 Screw (Starter Motor) 1119

718 690959 Pin-Locating (Cylinder) 1127

718A 695178 Pin-Locating (Cylinder Head) 1138

725 696756 Shield-Heat

727 697465 Cover-Starter Drive 1171

731 794540 Hood-Snow 1196

731A 793621 Hood-Snow 1210

732 699200 Screw (Starter Drive Cover) 1211

741 691288 Gear-Timing 1230

742 692564 Retainer-E Ring 1251

746 694679 Gear-Idler 1251A

751 794839 Washer (Stop Wire) 1252

773 694258 Retainer (Control Bracket) 1288

798 697890 Screw (Rocker Cover) 1318

847 795087 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 1329

851 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug

868 794086 ,+ Seal-Valve 1351

883 695398 ,+ Gasket-Exhaust 1392

892 791944 Switch-Key 1427

914 794827 Screw (Rocker Cover)

930 696709 Guard-Rewind

957 795027 Cap-Fuel

957A 792647 Cap-Fuel (Fuel Fresh)

972 694260 Tank-Fuel O

975 698783 Bowl-Float +

976 793382 Primer-Carburetor

PART

NO.

792928

794815

690971

698042

695177

690972

277104

794821

795200

791959

699772

695407

694255

794828

696692

498144

699847

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DESCRIPTION

Pipe-Oil

Fan-Flywheel

Gasket-Rocker Cover

Cover-Rocker

Rod-Push

Arm-Rocker

Label-Emissions (Available from

a Briggs & Stratton Authorized

Dealer)

Operator's Manual

Screw (Flywheel Fan)

Gasket Set-Valve

Pivot-Rocker Arm

Screw (Alternator)

Screw (Float Bowl)

Nut (Control Bracket) (High Speed

Control)

Stud (Rocker Arm Cover)

Screw (Snow Hood)

Pulley/Spring Assembly (Pulley)

Pulley/Spring Assembly (Spring)

Stud (Control Bracket)

Shield-Snow

Screw (Snow Shield)

Nut (Snow Hood)

Knob-Snow Hood

Replacement Engine

Stud (Cylinder Shield)

Nut (Rewind Guard)

Cap-Pipe

Engine Gasket Set Key No. 358

Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key No. 121

Valve Gasket Set Key No. 1095

Engine Power Rating Information

The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive En-

gineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and

corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM; horsepower values

are derived at 3600 RPM. Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by, among other things, ambient operat-

ing conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and

the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment, the gas engine will not develop the rated gross

power when used in a given piece of power equipment (actual "on-site" or net power). This difference is due to a variety

of factors including, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.),

application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-engine variability.

Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this

Series engine.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts.

Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty.

GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period

as set-out below (the "Warranty Period"). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases

made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded. The relevant Warranty Period

commences on the original date of purchase. Within this period, SEARS CANADA, Inc. wilt, at its sole option, repair or replace

any products or components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for

parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.

EXCLUSIONS: This warranty does not cover failures due to normal wear, abuse, misuse, neglect (including but not limited to

the use of stale fuel, dirt, abrasives, moisture, rust, corrosion, or any adverse reaction due to improper storage or use habits),

improper maintenance or failure to follow maintenance guidelines and/or instructions, failure to operate the product in accordance

with the owner's manual or any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent

communications with the original purchaser, accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs made or attempted by others. Also

excluded from warranty coverage -except as provided below -are the following: maintenance, adjustments, components subject

to wear including but not limited to: cosmetic components, belts, blades, blade adapters, bulbs, tires, filters, guide bars, lubricants,

seats, grips, recoil assy's, saw chains and bars, trimmer lines and spools, spark plugs, starter ropers and tines, and discoloration

resulting from ultraviolet light. Any product missing the model and/or serial number identification label will be disqualified from

coverage under this warranty.

REPAIRS: Repairs have a 90 day warranty. If the defective product is still within the Warranty Period, then the new warranty is 90

days from the date of repair or to the end of the original Warranty Period, whichever period is longer.

DISCLAIMERS: THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN (OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN), AND WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED

OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH

MAY VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SEARS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE

PRODUCT. THE EXCLUSIONS IN THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY IN JURISDICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE LAW

DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS,

THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY, BUT THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN VALID.

SEARS retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion.

SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: In additional to complying with all suggested maintenance guidelines and instructions,

customers' obligations shall include but shall not be limited to: operating the product in accordance with the owner's manual or

any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in subsequent communications to the purchaser from

time to time, exhibit reasonable care in the use, operation, maintenance, general upkeep and storage of the product. Failure to

comply with these requirements will void any applicable warranty.

LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS: The following list contains the applicable Warranty Period for your Craftsman product

and is based on a combination of the type of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:

1. 90 DAYS: Craftsman products intended for use or actually used for commercial, institutional, professional or income-

producing purposes

2. 2 YEARS: Craftsman riding lawn mowers, yard and garden tractors, walk behind mowers, tillers, brush cutters,

snow blowers, handheld blowers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial,

nonprofessional, non-institutional, or non-income-producing use, except for those components which are part of engine

systems manufactured by third party engine manufacturers for which the purchase has received an separate warranty

with product information supplied at the time of purchase.

3. 1 YEAR: Craftsman power cutters, stump grinders, pole pruners, gas chain saws, electric chain saws, trimmer

attachments, baggers and pole saws for noncommercial, nonprofessional, non-institutional, or non-income-producing use.

4. 90 DAYS: All defective batteries, which will be replaced during this 90-day Warranty Period.

5. 60 DAYS: Additional Warranty Period of 60 days will apply to adjustments and worn products or components BUT DOES

NOT INCLUDE WEAR OR ADJUSTMENTS for products used for commercial, institutional, professional or income-

producing purposes. Wear items include but are not limited to: belts, blades, tires, spark plugs, air filters, chains, shear

bolts, skid plates, scraper bars, drift cutters, ropes, tines, collection bags and pulleys.

As the Warranty Period runs from the date of purchase and NOT from the date that a product is delivered, opened, assembled or

first used, please ensure during this time period that your product or component has been assembled and tested for correction

operation regardless of when you intend to actually use it. Claims made after the Warranty Period has expired will not be honored.

PROOF OF PURCHASE/DOCUMENTATION: Warranty coverage is conditioned upon the original purchaser furnishing SEARS

CANADA or its authorized third party service provider if applicable, with the original sales receipt or other adequate written proof

of the original purchase date and identification of the product. In the event that the original purchaser is unable to provide a

company of the original sales receipt, SEARS CANADA Inc. reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion what other written

proof of the original purchase date and identification of the product is acceptable.

SERVICE NOTES

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For the repair of major brand appliances in your own home...

no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!

For your nearest Sears Parts and Service location,

to bring in products like vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics.

For Sears Parts &Service, to order the replacement parts,

accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

www.sears,ca

To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement, call:

1-800-361-6665

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