Craftsman 536.8852 Snow Blower User Manual
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1. 3 i a 3 8 Horsepower 4 Cycle Engine 21 Inch Single Stage Auger Propelled z SNOW THROWER N 2 MODEL NO rs 536 885200 j Q lt om a O uu O Z lt Z ii Z lt PARTS LIST Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product ESPONOL SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A F 001072M 09 01 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY STATEMENT 2 STORAGE 0cee eens 23 SAFETY RULES 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 24 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS 5 REPAIR PARTS 26 ASSEMBLY 000ee eee 7 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS 32 OPERATION eseeee 9 SPANISH ESPANOL 38 MAINTENANCE 15 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 18 BACK COVER WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For one 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 ap plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover the following e tems which become worn during normal use such as spark plugs drive belts and shear pins Rep2. if the porcelain is cracked 1 Make sure the spark plug is clean Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping the electrodes do not sand blast or use a wire brush 2 Check the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge and reset gap to 0 30 if necessary See Figure 13 3 Before installing the spark plug coat the threads lightly with oil for easy removal Tighten the spark plug to a torque of 15 foot pounds Feeler Gauge 0 030 Spark Plug Figure 13 i7 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING To prevent acci A dental starting when making any adjustments or repairs always disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with the spark plug HOW TO ADJUST THE AUGER DRIVE CABLE The auger drive cable was adjusted at the factory If the auger will not engage or disengage correctly Adjust the auger drive cable as follows 1 Loosen the nut that holds the cable tension spring See Figure 14 2 Slide the cable tension spring to ward the rear of the unit until all cable slack is removed NOTE The auger drive cable is properly adjusted when the free cable slack is removed and there is no tension on the idler arm 3 Tighten the nut that holds the cable tension spring If belt stretch has occured move the end the auger drive cable to the out side hole as follows 1 Loosen the nut that holds the cable tension spring See Figure 14 2 Move the cable tension spring to ward the
3. 2 Lever noke Primer Button Figure 3 Auger Drive Lever Starts and stops the auger 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 direction the snow is thrown F 001072M Ignition Lever Must be moved to the on position to start the engine Recoil Starter Handle Starts the en gine manually Choke Control Used to start a cold engine Primer Button Injects fuel directly into the carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold weather OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can result in se vere eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask for over your glasses WARNING Read Owner s A Manual before operating machine Never direct dis charge toward bystanders stop the engine before unclogging discharge chute or auger housing and before leaving the machine TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER 1 To stop throwing snow release the auger drive lever See Figure 3 NOTE If the snow thrower contin ues to slowly move forward see How To Adjust The Auger Control Cable in the Service And Adjust ment Section 2 To stop the engine move the igni tion lever to the off posit
4. OIL tiat synthetic OW30 motor oil for easier starting NOTE Engine may already contain some residua oil Check frequently NOTE S A E 5W30 motor oil may be when filling the crankcase DO NOT used to make starting easier in areas overfill where temperature is consistently 20 F or lower The snow thrower was shipped with a container of 5W30 motor oil This oil must be added to the engine before op erating Oll Fill Cap Dipstick 1 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick and fill the crank case to FULL line on dipstick DO NOT overfill See Figure 6 2 Tighten the fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level NOTE Oil level must be between full and NOTE For extreme cold operating Add mark Figure 6 conditions of 0 F and below use a par FILL GAS storage for 30 days or longer Start the NOTICE ENGINES WHICH ARE CER engine and let it run until the fuel lines TIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFOR and carburetor are empty Use the car NIA AND US EPA EMISSION buretor bowl drain to empty residual REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES gasoline from the float chamber Use Are certified to operate on regular un fresh fuel next season See the Stor leaded gasoline Include the following age section in this manual for additional emission control system s EM TWC information if so equipped Include any user ad justable features therefore no other ad justments are needed WARNING Experiences in A dic
5. To Adjust The Auger Drive Cable in the Service And Adjustment section 2 Most efficient snow throwing is ac complished when the snow is re moved immediately after if falls 3 For complete snow removal slightly overlap each previous path 4 Whenever possible discharge the snow down wind F 001072M 13 Also move throttle control choke control and starter handle several times A gine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas En gine 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 DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to operate or be near snow thrower while it is operating WARNING Do not attempt A to remove any item that may become lodged in auger without taking the following precau tions Release auger drive lever Move the ignition lever to the stop position to stop the engine Disconnect spark plug wire Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge chute Use a pry bar WARNING Never run en 5 The distance the snow will be dis charged can be adjusted by moving the discharge chute deflector Raise the deflector for more distance or lower the deflector for less distance 6 In windy conditions lower the chute deflector to direct the discharged snow close to the ground where it is less lik
6. the tank to mini mize gum deposits and acids If the fuel tank is almost empty mix stabi lizer with fresh gasoline in a sepa rate container and add some to the fuel tank 3 Always follow the instruction on the stabilizer container After the stabi lizer is added to the fuel tank run the engine at least ten minutes to allow the mixture to reach the car buretor 4 Change the engine oil 5 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 1 If possible store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to give protec tion from dust and dirt 2 Ifthe machine must be stored out doors block up the snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is off the ground ga Cover the snow thrower with a suit able 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 SHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Water or dirt in fue 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
7. 2 choke position When engine runs smoothly move choke lever to No Choke Posi tion NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0 F OPERATION WARM START if restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown leave choke at OFF and do not push the primer button If the en gine fails to start follow the Cold Start instructions FROZEN STARTER lf 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 direc tions for cold start To help prevent possible freeze up of recoil starter and engine controls pro ceed as follows after each snow remov al 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 carbu retor cover in area of control levers SNOW THROWING TIPS 1 When the handle is raised the au ger blades will engage the ground and the snow thrower will move for ward When the auger drive lever is released the auger blades will stop If the blades do not stop see How
8. Brake Arm Figure 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REMOVE THE AUGER 8 Slide the auger out of the right side of the auger housing See 1 Remove the belt cover See How g g Figure 22 To Remove The Belt Cover in the Ss maintenance section 9 Slide the auger out of the bearing on the left side of the auger hous 2 Remove the auger drive belt See ing How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt in the Service And Adjustment section 10 To install the auger reverse the above steps 3 Remove the auger pulley from the auger shaft threads are left hand turn clockwise to remove 4 To keep the auger from rotating set a 2 x4 piece of wood on the cen ter paddle to secure auger 5 Remove bolts A washer F and nuts B from front of right cover See Figure 23 6 Remove screw C from back of right cover 7 Remove bolts D and nuts E Auger Figure 22 Right Cover Housing Auger Auger Pulley Figure 23 F 001072M 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR The carburetor is not adjustable En proper engine speed Over speeding gine performance should not be af the engine above the factory high fected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet For speed setting can be dangerous If you operation at higher elevations contact think the engine governed high speed your nearest Sears Store needs adjusting contact your nearest Craftsman Store which has the proper IMPORTANT Never ta
9. EADLY GAS Do not clear snow across the face of slopes Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not at tempt to clear steep slopes Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards plates or other safety pro tective devices in place Never operate the snow thrower near en closures automobiles window wells drop offs and the like without proper ad justment of the snow discharge angle Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate F 001072M 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Never operate the machine at high trans port speeds on slippery surfaces Look be hind and use care when backing up Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Disengage power to the collector impeller when snow thrower is transported or notin use Use only attachments and accessories ap proved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Do not over reach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a roof MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE T Check bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside a buildin
10. a Use an approved fuel container F 001072M b Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running engine motor or hot en gine motor c Fill fuet tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors d Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel e Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Check fuel supply before each use al lowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine motor and or sun can cause fuel to expand For all units with electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certi fied CSA UL Use only with a receptacle that has been installed in accordance with local inspection authorities Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except when specifically recommended by manu facturer Let engine motor and snow thrower ad just to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an ad justment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower OPERATION 1 Do not operate this machine if you are tak ing 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 ma chine safely Do not put h
11. air 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 THROWER TO 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 Hoffman Estates IL 60179 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been sub Horse Power 3 8 jected to operator abuse or negligence Displacement 10 cu in To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain the snow Fuel Tank 1 quart thrower as instructed in this manual Spark Plug Champion RJ19LM Some adjustments will need to be made Gap 0 030 periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower All adjustments in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual must be checked at least once each season F 001072M 2 SAFETY RULES IT MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED f LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this prod uct contains chemicals known to the State of California t
12. ands or feet near or under ro tating 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 10 11 12 13 14 After striking a foreign object stop the en gine 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 f the unit should start to vibrate abnormal ly stop the engine motor and check im mediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the operating position before un clogging the auger impeller housing or dis charge chute and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections When cleaning repairing 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 Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended Disengage the auger impeller and stop the engine motor Do not run the engine motor indoors ex cept when starting the engine motor and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building Open the outside doors ex haust fumes are dangerous containing CARBON MONOXIDE an ODORLESS and D
13. ates that alcohol blended Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur fuels called gasohol or 1 Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh those using ethanol or methano clean unleaded regular unleaded can attract moisture which leads to premium or reformulated automo separation and formation of acids tive gasoline DO NOT use leaded during storage Acidic gas can dam gasoline Make sure that the con age the fuel system of an engine tainer you pour the gasoline from is while in storage clean and free from rust or other for eign particles Never use gasoline NOTE To avoid engine problems the that may be stale from long periods fuel system must be emptied before of storage in the container F 001072M 11 OPERATION COLD START WARNING Gasoline is flam A mable Always use caution when handling or storing gasoline Do not fill fuel tank while snow thrower is running when it is hot or when snow thrower is in an en closed 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 containe
14. corners of the car ton and lay the panels flat 5 Loosen the knobs holding the upper handle to the lower handle See Figure 2 Raise the upper handle to the operating position Tighten the knobs 6 Roll snow thrower off the carton by pulling on the lower handle CAUTION DO NOT back over cables 7 Remove the packing material from handle assembly Upper Handie Figure 2 ASSEMBLY 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 i All assembly instructions have been completed The discharge chute rotates freely No remaining loose parts in carton F 001072M While learning how to use your snow thrower pay extra attention to the fol lowing important items i Engine oil is at proper level Make sure gas tank is filled properly with clean fresh unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate controls before starting engine OPERATION 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 Recoil Starter Chute Deflector Handle Discharge Chute Crank Assembly
15. e Arn belt when the auger drive lever is Figure 17 engaged See Figure 17 F 001072M 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REMOVE THE AUGER DRIVE BELT The auger drive belt is made of special construction and must be replaced with an original equipment belt available from the nearest Sears Store If the auger drive belt is damaged the snowthrower will not discharge snow and will not move forward Replace the damaged belt as follows 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire 2 Remove the belt cover See How To Remove The Belt Cover 3 Note the path of the auger drive belt For assistance a diagram de cal is provided 4 Remove the belt guide screw and the belt guide See Figure 18 To remove the belt guide rotate the belt guide down 5 Remove the idler screw and idier pulley from the idler arm See Figure 19 6 Remove the auger drive belt from the engine pulley and pull through side of motor box See Figure 20 7 To remove the auger drive belt from the impeller pulley move the idler arm to the engaged position This will provide clearance between the impeller pulley and the brake arm to remove the auger drive belt See Figure 21 8 To install a new auger drive belt re verse the above steps 9 Check the adjustment of the auger drive cable See How To Adjust The Auger Drive Cable Idier Screw Figure 19 Auger Drive Belt Figure 20 Auger Drive Belt Impeller Pulley
16. el before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use See Figure 11 Add S A E 5W30 motor oil as needed Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level Oll Fill Cap Dipstick NOTE Oil level must be between the FULL and ADD mark Figure 11 Change the oil every twenty five 25 hours or at least once a year if the snow thrower is not used for twenty five 25 hours HOW TO CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL To change the engine oil the engine must be tilted forward and the oil drained from the oil fill tube as follows 1 Lift the rear of the snowthrower and tilt the unit forward In the correct position the snowthrower will be setting on the front of the auger housing 2 Put an oil drain pan under the oil fili tube See Figure 12 Oll Fill Tube Oll Drain Pan F 001072M Figure 12 3 Carefully remove the oil fill cap dip stick Oil will begin to flow into the oil drain pan 4 After ail the oil has drained from the engine set the snowthrower in the operating position 5 Fill the engine with S A E 5W30 oil Make sure the oil reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill cap dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL NOTE For extreme cold operating conditions of 0 F and below use a par tial synthetic OW30 motor oil for easier starting SPARK PLUG Check the spark plug every twenty five 25 hours Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or burned or
17. ely to blow into unwanted areas 7 For safety and to prevent damage to the snow thrower keep the area to be cleared free of stones toys and other foreign objects 8 Do not use the auger propelling fea ture when clearing gravel or OPERATION crushed rock driveways Move the handle down to slightly raise the au ger 9 The forward speed of the snow thrower is dependent on the depth and weight of the snow Experience will establish the most effective method of using the snow thrower under different conditions After each snow throwing job allow the engine to run for a few minutes The snow and accumulated ice will melt off the engine Clean the snow thrower after each use Remove ice snow and debris from the entire snow thrower Flush with water to remove all salt or other chemicals Wipe snow thrower dry 10 11 12 DRY AND AVERAGE SNOW 1 Snow up to eight inches deep can be removed rapidly and easily by walking at a moderate rate For snow or drifts of a greater F 001072M 14 depth slow your pace to allow the discharge chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly as the auger re ceives the snow 2 Plan to have the snow discharged in the direction the wind is blowing WET PACKED SNOW Move slowly into wet packed snow If the wet packed snow causes the auger to slow down or the discharge chute be gins to clog back off and begin a series of short back and forth jabs into the snow These short bac
18. front of the unit to achieve maximum cable slack 3 Remove the upper end of the auger drive cable from the auger drive lever Install the auger drive cable in the hole shown in Figure 15 5 Slide the cable tension spring to ward the rear of the unit until all cable slack is removed NOTE The auger drive cabie is properly adjusted when the free cable slack is removed and there is no tension on the idler arm F 001072M 18 6 Tighten the nut that holds the cable tension spring Figure 14 Auger Drive Lever Handle Auger Drive Cable Figure 15 SERVICE A DJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE AUGER BRAKE The auger brake is adjusted at the fac Auger i tory to assure safe operation of the e Acstar snowthrower If the auger brake needs an adjustment follow the steps below 1 To access the auger brake tilt the front of the unit up 2 Make sure the auger drive belt is properly installed See How To Re move The Auger Drive Belt _ 3 Make sure the auger drive lever is in the disengaged released posi tion Figure 16 4 Turn the adjuster nut See Figure 16 in or out until the brake arm is in contact with the auger drive belt See Figure 17 5 Hold the auger drive lever in the en gaged position and push the brake Bae arm down to remove all slack 6 Incorrect adjustment there will be VEZ 1 4 inch clearance between the aol brake arm and the auger drive R Brak
19. fue supply add fresh gasoline Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE Set choke lever to run or off position Engine runs erratic Water or dirt in fuel system Loss of power Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel Excessive vibration Damaged auger assembly Drive belt loose or damaged Incorrect adjustment of auger drive cable Repair or replace the auger assembly Replace drive belt Adjust auger drive cable Unit fails to propel itself Unit fails to discharge snow Auger drive belt loose or Adjust auger drive belt damaged replace if damaged Auger control cable not Adjust auger control cabie adjusted correctly 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 F 001072M 24 NOTES F 001072M 25
20. g 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 Always refer to operator s guide instruc tions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Run the snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the auger impeller WARNING This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks driveways and other ground level surfaces Caution should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces DO NOT USE SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of resi dences garages porches or other such structures or buildings SYMBOLS IMPORTANT Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup plied with the product Before you operate the unit learn and understand the purpose for each symbol Control And Operating Symbols me 6 Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run Engine Off Engine Stop Choke Off Choke On Neutral Throttle VT Button Sm Key Ignition Off Ignition On ES vite Drive Clutch Forward Reverse AugerClutch Auger Collector Engage a Q27 l Push To Engage Fuel Oil Fuel Oil Mixture Electric Starter P E N 5 a Discharge DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT Ruu bo Transfer e Transfer Transmissi
21. ion TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE 1 Turn the chute control rod to set the direction of the snow throwing 2 Loosen the wing knob on the chute deflector and move the deflector to set the distance Move the deflector Up for more distance Down for less distance Then tighten the wing knob See Figure 4 Deflector Down Deflector Up _ x A N W Wing Knob Figure 4 F 001072M HOW TO THROW SNOW 1 Engage the auger drive lever 2 To stop throwing snow release the auger drive lever WARNING The operation of A any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can re sult in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower We recommend standard safety glasses or use a wide vision safety mask over your glasses HOW TO MOVE FORWARD 1 Hold the auger drive lever against the handle See Figure 5 The au ger will begin rotating 2 To go forward raise the handle to allow the rubber auger blades to contact the ground Maintain a firm hold on the handle as the snow thrower starts to move forward Guide the snow thrower by moving the handle either left or right Do not attempt to push the snow throw er 3 To stop release the auger drive le ver NOTE If the auger continues to rotate see How To Adjust The Auger Control Cable in the Service and Adjustments section Auger Drive Lever Figure 5 OPERATION FILL
22. k and forth jabs four to six inches will belch the snow from the chute SNOW BANKS AND DRIFTS In snow of greater depth than the unit use the same jabbing technique de scribed above Turn the discharge chute away from the snow bank More time will be required to remove snow of this type than level snow MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check Check Spark Plug Plug Check Fuel Fuel Check Auger Drive Cable Adjustment See Cable Adjustment GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli gence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain the 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 Ad justments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season AFTER EACH USE e Check for any loose or damaged parts e Tighten any loose fasteners e Check and maintain the auger e Check controls to make sure they are functioning properly F 001072M Each Before SERVICE Season Storage DATES macaw y tvl lvl _ a a E Tighten All Screws and Nuts Lubricate Chute Control Flange E EE If any parts are worn or damaged rep
23. lace immediately e Run the machine to clear the auger of snow To prevent freezing of the auger or controls remove all snow and slush from the snow thrower LUBRICATION CHART Lubricate chute control flange Lubricate flange with a clinging type grease such as Lubriplate Wo m Figure 8 MAINTENANCE HOW TO REMOVE THE TOP COVER There are no adjustments under the top cover If removal is required follow the steps below 1 Remove screws A that attach the rod support clamp the the top cov er Pivot crank assembly rod up and lay on unit 2 Remove locking screw B 3 Remove attachment screws C from lower rear edge 4 Slide the top cover approximately 3 8 inch toward the gas tank and lift up 5 To install the top cover reverse the above steps Figure 9 HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT COVER 4 To install the belt cover reverse the above steps 1 Remove the screws A and nuts B NOTE The belt cover has belt guides from the belt cover moulded onto the inside of the cover 2 Remove attachment screw C from When you install the belt cover engage the rear of the belt cover the auger drive lever to tighten the belt against the pulley This will provide ade 3 Remove the belt cover from the quate clearance for the belt guides when unit installing the belt cover f A ii Belt Cover a A Figure 10 F 001072M 16 MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICATION Check the crankcase oil lev
24. mper with the equipment and experience to make any engine governor which is factory set for necessary adjustments TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE scraping the electrodes Do not SPARK PLUG sand blast or use a wire brush NOTE This spark ignition system eo ot foreign material Check elec a Aol pect tl trodes gap with a wire feeler gauge lati 9 quip 9 and reset gap to 0 030 if neces avons sary See Figure 24 NOTE This engine complies with all To Replace current Australian and New Zealand 1 if you need a new spark plug use limitations regarding electromagnetic only the proper replacement spark interference plug If you have difficulty starting the snow 2 Set the gap to 0 030 inches thrower adjust or replace the spark 3 Before installing the spark plug plug Replace the spark plug if the elec lightly coat the spark plug threads trodes are pitted or burned or if the por with oil or grease to insure easy re celain is cracked Follow the moval instructions below 4 Firmly tighten the spark plug in the To adjust engine 5 If a torque wrench is available 1 Clean spark plug by carefully torque the plug to 15 foot pounds Feeler Gauge 0 030 Spark Plug Figure 24 F 001072M 22 STORAGE WARNING Never store your A snow thrower indoors or in an enclosed poorly venti lated area If gasoline remains in the tank fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light from a fur nace water heater clothes dryer ciga
25. o cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Always disconnect A the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with spark plug to prevent accidental starting during Preparation Mainte nance or Storage of you snow thrower IMPORTANT Safety standards require oper ator presence controls to minimize the risk of in jury Your snow thrower is equipped with such controls Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence control under any cir cumstances TRAINING i 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 2 Never allow children to operate the equip ment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction 3 Keep the area of operation clear of all per sons particularly small children and pets 4 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating 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 before starting the engine motor 3 Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces 4 Handle fuel with care it is highly flam mable
26. on Ignition Key Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop F 001072M SYMBOLS Safety Warning Symbols DANGER Thrown Objects Keep Bystanders Away IMPORTANT Read Owner s Manual Before Operating This Machine wiiilakin WARNING Hot Surface F 001072M i DANGER Thrown Objects Keep Bystanders Away DANGER Avoid Injury From Rotating Auger Keep Hands Feet And Clothing Away STOP WARNING U DANGER Stop The Engine Before Unclogging Discharge Chute ASSEMBLY Contents of Parts Bag actual size 1 Owner s Manual not shown 1 Packet of Fuel Stabilizer not shown WARNING Always wear A safety glasses or eye shields while assembling snow thrower TOOLS REQUIRED 1 Knife to cut carton Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the operating position References to the right or left hand side of the snow thrower are from the view point of the operator s position behind the unit Auger Drive Lever Auger Drive Cable Chute Deflector Peale Figure 1 HOW TO REMOVE FROM THE CARTON 1 Locate and remove container of Craftsman 5W30 oil F 001072M A 1 Container 5W30 Oil 2 Locate ali parts packed separately and remove from the carton NOTE Place fuel stabilizer in a safe place until needed for storage 3 Remove and discard the packing material from around the snow thrower 4 Cut down all four
27. r BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Before you service or start the en gine familiarize yourself with the snow thrower Be sure you under stand the function and location of all controls 2 Be sure that all fasteners are tight 3 Before starting the engine make sure all controls operate correctly HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE To stop the engine move the ignition lever to the stop position HOW TO START THE ENGINE RECOIL STARTER Make sure that the engine has sufficient oil The engine is equipped with a recoil starter Before starting the engine make certain that you have read the fol lowing information F 001072M 1 2 Move the ignition lever to the on position Make sure the auger drive lever is in the disengaged RELEASED position Move the choke control to the full choke position Push the primer button while cov ering the vent hole as follows Re move finger from primer button between primes Do not prime if temperature above 50 F 10 C Push two time if temperature is 50 F 10 C to 15 F 10 Push four times if temperature is below 15 F 10 Push five time if temperature is be low 0 F 18 Puli the starter handle rapidly See Figure 7 Do not allow the handle to snap back but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle Pull starter handle repidly Figure 7 6 As the engine warms up move choke lever to 1
28. rette etc NOTE To prevent engine damage if snow thrower is not used for more than 30 days follow the steps below SNOW THROWER 1 Thoroughly clean the snow thrower 2 Lubricate all lubrication points See the Maintenance section 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened In spect all visible moving parts for damage breakage and wear Re place if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before paint ing 5 Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing auger and the im peller with rust preventative such as a spray lubricant NOTE A yearly checkup or tune up by a Sears service center is a good way o ensuring that your snow thrower will provide maximum performance for the next season ENGINE WARNING Drain the gaso A line outdoors away from fire or flame Gasoline must be removed or treated to prevent gum deposits from forming in the fuel tank filter hose and carburetor during storage Also during storage al coho blended gasoline that uses etha nol or methanol sometimes called gasohol attracts water It acts on the gasoline to form acids which damage the engine F 001072M 1 To remove gasoline run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops 2 If you do not remove the gasoline use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi lizer No 3550 Add fuel stabilizer to any gasoline left in
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