Craftsman 536.88113 Snow Blower User Manual
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1. k U lt w 11 0 Horsepower 30 Inch Dual Stage 120V Electric Start ar SNOW THROWER aD a MODEL NO 536 881130 Z O lt oc ul a O O S Z lt od ez l w e lt Caution a 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 001060J 08 25 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY STATEMENT 2 STORAGE 28 SAFETY RULES 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 29 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS 4 REPAIR PARTS PETER 30 ASSEMBLY EEEE 6 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS 46 OPERATION 11 SPANISH ESPA OL 55 MAINTENANCE eee 17 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 20 BACK COVER WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For two years from the date of purchase when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Craftsman will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman ship fthis 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 tems which become worn during normal use such as spark plugs drive belts and shear2. Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before stating the engine Store gasoline In a clean approved container and keep the cap in place on the container TO STOP ENGINE To stop engine move the throttle con trol lever to STOP position and re move key Keep the key in a safe place The engine will not start without the key TO START ENGINE electric starter if equipped Be sure that the engine has sufficient gt oil The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A C electric starter and recoil starter Before start F 001060J 15 ing the engine be certain that you have read the following information WARNING The starter is A equipped with a three wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 voit AC household current It must be proper ly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electrical shock which may be injurious to operator Follow all instructions carefully as set forth in the To Start Engine section De termine that your house wiring is a three wire grounded system Aska licensed electrician If you are not sure If your house wire system is not a three wire system do not use this electric starter under any condi tions If your system is grounded and a three hole receptacie is not availabie at the point your starter will normally be used one should be Installed by a licens
3. 5 Pull the cable back through the spring and connect the cable Do the same for the other drive fever cable if needed NOTE Whenever the traction drive or auger belts are adjusted or replaced the cables will need to be adjusted TO ADJUST BELTS Belts stretch during normal use If you need to adjust the belts due to wear or stretch proceed as foilows How To Adjust The Auger Drive Beit If your snow thrower will not discharge snow check the control cable adjust ment If it is correct then check the condition of the auger drive belt It may be loose or damaged If it is damaged replace it See To Replace Belts para graph in this section If the auger drive belt is loose adjust as follows 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire 2 Remove the belt cover See Figure 26 Belt Cover Flatwasher Figure 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Traction Drive Belt Auger Drive Belt Idier Pulley Loosen this nut Figure 27 Loosen the nut on the idier pulley and move the pulley toward the belt about 1 8 See Figure 27 Tighten the nut Press the auger drive lever Check the tension on the belt opposite au ger idler pulley The belt should deflect about 1 2 with moderate pressure See Figure 28 Drive Pulley Auger Idler Pulley Engaged 1 2 Inch Deflection Figure 28 NOTE If the adjustment is not correct repeat the adjustment 6 Replace the belt cover 7 Check the cl
4. Each Side Figure 32 6 Position the shift speed lever in the first forward gear 7 Note the position of the friction wheel on the disc drive plate See Figure 33 In the correct position the right outer side of the disc drive plate must be three inches 7 62cm from the center of the friction wheel if the friction wheel is not in the correct position adjust as follows Figure 33 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT How To Adjust The Friction Wheel 1 Remove washer and cotter pin con necting trunnion nut to speed rod See Figure 34 Speed Control Rod Trunnion ies Cotter Pin Figure 34 2 Twist trunnion nut up or down on shift rod to obtain the correct friction wheel position 3 Put end of trunnion nut through hole in speed control rod and reattach washer and cotter pin 4 Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel 5 Instali the boits on each side of the bottom panel How To Replace The Friction Wheel If the friction wheel is worn or damaged the snow thrower will not move forward The friction wheel must be replaced as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing WARNING Drain the gasoline A outdoors away from fire or flame 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire 3 Remove the top bolts on each side of the bottom panel See Figure 32 4 Loosen the bottom bolts on each side of the bottom panel 5 Remove the
5. manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controis and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never aliow children to operate the equip ment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all per sons particularly small children and pets Exercise caution to avoid slipping or failing especially when operating in reverse PREPARATION t 6 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Disengage all clutches before starting the engine motor Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flam mable a Use an approved fuel container b Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running engine motor or hot en gine motor c Fill fuel 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 f 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 el
6. pins Repair necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWERTO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN 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 SAFETY RULES LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IT MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED WARNING Always disconnect Aw WARNING M A the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact The engine exhaust from this prod with spark plug to prevent accidental uct contains chemicals known to the starting during Preparation Mainte State of California to cause cancer nance or Storage of you snow thrower birth defects or other reproductive IMPORTANT Safety standards require oper harm ator presence controls to minimize the risk ofin jury Your snow thrower is equipped with such controts Do not attempt to defeat the function F 001060J 2 of the operator presence control under any cir cumstances TRAINING 1 3 4 Read the operating and service instruction
7. 12 Thread the plastic knob as far as possible and ensure that the knob points forward Tighten the 3 8 16 hex jam nut against the knob securely Move shitter through ail speeds to ensure proper tension of the spring If shifter lever sticks in any of the notches loosen locknut 1 2 turn at a time until shifter lever moves more treely If adjustment of speed of snow blower is needed refer to Friction Wheel Adjustment in the ADJUST MENT REPAIR section F 001060J 10 Shifter Bracket Plastic Tie Shift Lever Figure 10 _ Shift Bracket Figure 11 ASSEMBLY a 3 8 16 Hex Control Locknut Panel Bolt NG Exposed Thread Figure 12 REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL KNOB 1 Thread the 3 8 16 hex jam nut onto the lever until the nut reaches the end of the thread See Figure 13 2 Thread the plastic knob as far as possible and ensure that the knob points forward HOW TO SET THE SKID HEIGHT Your snow thrower is equipped with height adjust skids on the outside of the auger housing To adjust the skid height for different conditions see To Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the Service And Adjustment section 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 All assembly instructions have been F 001060J 11 3 Tighten the 3 8 16 hex jam nut
8. Deflector Changes the distance the snow is thrown Discharge Chute Changes the height and direction the snow is thrown Height Adjust Skid Adjusts the ground clearance of the auger housing Ignition Key Must be inserted to start the engine Recoil Starter Handle Starts the en gine manually F 001060J m e Start right hand Traction Drive Lever left hand Remote Chute Control Lever a 1 Crank i A Assembly a Chute Deflector tt u Toolbox a s Discharge Chute Figure 14 Choke Control Used to start a cold engine Primer Button Injects fuel directly into the carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold weather Remote Chute Control Lever Push forward to discharge snow high and far Pull remote lever back to discharge snow down Throttle Control Controls the engine speed Electric Start Button If so equipped Used to start the engine using the 120 V elec tric starter Shear Pin Shear pins are designed to break to protect the machine if an ob ject becomes lodged in the auger hous ing Toolbox spare shear pins and spacers are located in toolbox 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 gla
9. GUIDE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 Remove the screw Remove the belt cover See Figure 26 3 Engage the auger drive lever 4 Measure the distance between the belt guide and auger drive belt The correct distance is 1 8 inch 3 175 mm See Figure 31 we Belt Guide Auger a 1 8 Inch idler 3 175 mm Pulley F Engaged Figure 31 5 Ifan adjustment is necessary loos en the mounting bolt for the belt guide Move the belt guide to the correct position Tighten the mounting boit for the belt guide 6 Install the belt cover Tighten the screw See Figure 26 7 Connect the spark plug wire HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FRICTION WHEEL How To Check The Friction Wheel If the snow thrower will not move for ward check the traction drive beit the traction drive cable or the friction wheel If the friction wheel is worn or damaged it must be replaced See How To Re place the Friction Wheel in this section If the friction wheel is not worn or dam aged check as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing F 0010605 WARNING Orain the gasoline outdoors away from fire or flame Disconnect the spark plug wire 3 Remove the bolts on each side of the bottom panel See Figure 32 4 Loosen the bolts on each side of the bottom panel 5 Remove the bottom panel Remove Top Bolt each side Loosen bottom bolts B
10. against the knob securely Remote Chute Control Knob Remote Chute Control Lever Figure 13 HEADLIGHT The headlight on your snow thrower is positioned down for packaging pur poses Rotate upward for operating position completed The discharge chute rotates freely No remaining loose parts in carton While learning how to use your snow thrower pay extra attention to the fol lowing important items Engine oil is at proper level Make sure gas tank is filled properly with clean fresh unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controis 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 controis and adjustments Save this manual for future reference _ Auger Electric Drive Lever Button Primer Ignition Button Switch e Box Speed Shifter Lever Recoil Starter Height Adjust Control Handle Skid Auger Drive Lever Starts and stops the auger and impeller snow gathering and throwing Traction Drive Lever Propels the snow thrower forward and in reverse Speed Shifter Lever Selects the speed of the snow thrower 6 speeds for ward and 2 speeds reverse Crank Assembly Changes the direction of snow throwing through the discharge chute Chute
11. hole on right hand side of handles DO NOT tighten until all bolts are in place 4 Locate crank assembly removed earlier and remove the nylon lock nut and flatwasher from the eye bolt assembly See Figure 5 Left Hand Side Of Upper Handle em Crank Adaptor 3 8 Flatwasher Boo Figure 5 5 Reinstall flatwasher and adaptor Install eye bolt through lower hole on the left hand side of the handle 6 Install the 3 8 flatwasher and the 3 8 nylon locknut loosely on the eye bolt 7 Carefully remove cotter pin clevis pin and universal joint pin from yoke end of crank rod assembly See Figure 6 8 Place universal joint into end of worm gear lining up large holes In sert universal joint pin ensure opening in pin is in line with small openings in universal joint 9 Place yoke end of crank rod around universal joint lining up openings Insert clevis pin through assembly and secure with cotter pin Spread ends of cotter pin to lock in place 10 Tighten nut on eye bolt Make sure eye bolt is properly aligned and the crank can freely rotate 11 Tighten ail handle bolts 3 8 Nylon Locknut Eye Bolt 3 8 Flatwasher ASSEMBLY Cotter Pin Clevis Pin Crank Rod ees Ai il Universal Joint N Universal Joint Pin Figure 6 ASSEMBLE SNOW CHUTE 1 Remove back carriage bolt See Figure 7 2 Tilt chute back into operating posi tion See Figure 8 3 Replace car
12. 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 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 2 Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run Engine Off Engine Stop Choke Off Choke On Neutral e Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key Ignition Off Ignition On F 001060J 4 Oe tL we Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage ae Be Electric Starter Push To Engage Fuel Oll Fuel Oli Mixture p g MA amp N A Discharge DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT bo Transfer wO Transter Transmission ignition Key Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop Safety Warning Symbols i DANGER DANGER WARNING Thrown Objects Thrown Objects Keep Bystanders Away Keep Bystanders Away IMPORTANT DANGER DANGER Read Owner s Manual Avoid Injury From Stop The Engine Before Operating Rotating Auger Keep Before Unclogging This Machine Hands Feet And Discharge Chute Clothing Away wi WARN
13. the au ger housing 4 Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position 5 Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts making sure that the scraper bar is parallel with the working surface 6 For extended operation the scraper bar may be reversed If the scraper bar must be replaced due to wear remove the carriage bolts and nuts and install a new scraper bar SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be neces sary if the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment will be necessary To check for correct adjustment discon nect the Z fitting at the drive lever move the drive lever to the full forward position just contacting the plastic bumper The control cables are cor rectly adjusted when the center of the Z fitting is between the center and top of the hole in the drive lever and there in no droop in the cable See Figure 24 Z Fitting Drive Lever Figure 24 Bumper 1 Remove gas from gas tank Stand snow thrower on end Disconnect the Z fitting from drive lever Pull spring cover up to expose spring Push the cable through the spring to expose the threaded por tion of the cable See Figure 25 Hoid the square end of the threaded portion with pliers and ad just the tocknut in or out until the excess slack is removed F 001060J 22 Spring Square End Locknut WH Figure 25
14. ECTION Water or dirt in fuel system Use carburetor bowi drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line empty gas Clean fuel line check fuel tank or stale gasoline supply add fresh gasoline Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE Set choke lever to RUN position Engine runs erratic Water or dirt in fuel system Use carburetor bow drain to Loss of power flush and refill with fresh fuel Excessive vibration Loose parts damaged Stop engine immediately and impeller disconnect spark plug wire Tighten ali bolts and make ail necessary repairs If vibration continues have the unit serviced by a Craftsman service repairman Drive belt loose or damaged Replace drive belt incorrect adjustment of Adjust traction drive cable traction drive cable Worn or damaged friction Replace friction wheel wheel Auger drive beit loose or Adjust auger drive belt damaged replace if damaged Auger control cable not Adjust auger control cable adjusted correctly Shear bolt broken Replace shear bolt Discharge chute clogged Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing Unit fails to propel itself Unit faiis to discharge snow Foreign object lodged in auger Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Remove object from auger F 001060J 30
15. ING 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 cigarette 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 of ensuring that your snow thrower will provide maximum performance for the next season ENGINE WARNING Drain the gaso A tine 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 cohol blended gasoline that uses etha no or methanol sometimes called gasohol attracts water It acts on the gasoline to form acids which damage the engine F 001060J 1 To remove gasoline run the eng
16. ING STOP Hot Surface F 001060J 5 ASSEMBLY Contents of Parts Bag actual size 1 Owner s Manual not shown 1 Packet of Fuel Stabilizer not shown 1 Warranty Card not shown 2 Parts bags not shown Non Assembly Parts found in toolbox located on belt cover 1 Screw 3 8 16 x 2 in 1 Split Lockwasher 1 Flatwasher 3 8 in HO i Nut 3 8 In E PAN K EIEN 2 Shift Lever Knobs 2 3 8 not actual size Hex Jam Nuts 2 Shear Pins 1 Starter Cord not actual size Parts packed separately in carton not shown full size 2 Ignition Keys Attached to engine in plastic bag F 001060J 6 ASSEMBLY WARNING Always wear A safety glasses or eye shields while assembling snow thrower TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 Knife to cut carton 1 1 2 inch wrenches or adjustable wrenches t 9 16 inch wrenches or adjustable wrenches 1 3 4 inch wrenches or adjustable wrenches 1 Pliers to spread cotter pin 1 Screwdriver 1 Measuring tape or ruler Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the shipping position Figure 1 Figure 2 shows the snow thrower com pletely assembled 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 F 001060J Auger Drive Leys Traction Drive Lever Clutch Cable Figure 2 TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON 1 Locate all
17. ation All bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance See Figure 20 NOTE Any greasing or oiling of the above components can cause contami nation of the friction wheel If the disc MAINTENANCE drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with grease or oil damage to the friction wheel wili result Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc drive plate or friction wheel be sure to clean the plate and wheel thoroughly i NOTE For storage the hex shaft and sprockets should be wiped with 5W30 motor oil to prevent rusting 2 Auger Gear Box The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require additional lubrica tion If for some reason the lubri cant should leak out have auger gear case checked by a competent repairman ENGINE LUBRICATION Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use See Figure 21 Add S A E 5W30 motor oil as needed Tighten fill cap dipstick se curely each time you check the oil lev el Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Change the oil every twenty five 25 hours or at feast once a year if the snow thrower is not used for twenty five 25 hours F 001060J 20 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 1 Position the snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest point on the engine Remove the oil drain plug and the oil fill cap dipstick Drain the oil into a suitable co
18. ator 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 Check for any loose or damaged parts Tighten any loose fasteners Check and maintain the auger Check controls to make sure they are functioning properly F 001060J Before Each Each Before SERVICE Use Season Storage DATES Nas ee oo Adjustment See Cable Adjustment v woi eS Fe If any parts are worn or damaged replace immediately LUBRICATION CHART Lubricate Disc Drive Plate Zerk With a Hi Temp EP Moly Grease Figure 19 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 11 0 HP DISPLACEMENT 21 82 cu in GASOLINE CAPACITY 4 quarts unleaded OIL CAPACITY 5W30 20 oz capacity SPARK PLUG Champion RJ19LM Gap 030 in or equivaient VALVE CLEARANCE Intake 010 In Exhaust 010 in SNOW THROWER AS REQUIRED The following adjustment should be preformed more than once each sea son 1 Auger drive belt should be adjusted after the first 2 to 4 hours of use again about mid season and twice each season thereafter See to Ad just Belts paragraph in the Ser vice and Adjustment sectio
19. auger drive belt See How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt in the Maintenance section F 001060J 24 4 Pull the traction drive idler pulley away from the traction drive belt See Figure 30 Traction Drive Belt Traction Drive Pulley Traction Drive Idler Pulley 10 11 12 13 14 Auger Drive Belt Belt Guide Auger Drive Pulley Auger Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Figure 30 Remove the old traction drive belt from the traction drive pulley and from the engine pulley Replace the traction drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center Instail the new traction drive belt onto the traction drive pulley and onto the engine pulley Make sure the traction drive idler pulley is properly aligned with the traction drive belt Install and adjust the auger drive belt See How To Remove The Au ger Drive Belt in the Service And Adjustment section Adjust the belt guide See How To Adjust The Belt Guide in the Ser vice And Adjustment section Install the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame See Figure 29 Tighten the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame Install the belt cover Tighten screw See Figure 26 Check the adjustment of the cables See How To Check And Adjust The Cables in the Service And Adjust ment section Connect the spark plug wire SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT
20. bottom panel F 001060J 26 6 Remove the three fasteners that hold the friction wheel to the hub See Figure 35 Friction Wheel Hex Nut Shaft Figure 35 7 Remove the four bolts that hold the bearing plates on each side of the hex shaft See Figure 36 NOTE Take special note of the position of the washers and retain ing ring on the hex shaft and the sprocket assembly Friction eel Hex Shaft w Bearing Bearing Plate Plate Figure 36 8 Remove the bearing plate from the right side Do not remove the hex shaft Leave the hex shaft in posi tion Carefully raise hex shaft just enough to allow the friction wheel to be removed 9 Remove the friction wheel from the hub Slip the friction wheel toward the right off the hex shaft See Figure 35 Assemble the new friction wheel onto hub with the fasteners re moved earlier install the bearing plate onto the right side Make sure the hex shaft 10 11 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT is engaged with both bearing plates and that the washers and re taining ring are installed in the origi nal position See Figure 36 12 Fasten the bearing plates using the four bolts removed earlier 13 Make sure the hex shaft turns free ly 14 Check the adjustment of the friction whee See How To Adjust The Friction Wheel in this section 15 Make sure the friction whee and the disc drive plate are free from grease or oil 16 Install th
21. e bottom panel See Figure 32 17 Tighten the bottom bolts on each side of the bottom panel 18 Install the top bolts on each side of the bottom panel 19 Connect the spark plug wire HOW TO REPLACE THE AUGER SHEAR BOLT The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special shear bolts These shear bolts are designed to break and protect the ma chine if an object becomes lodged in the au ger housing Do not use a harder bolt as the protection provided by the shear bolt will be lost A To replace a broken shear bolt proceed as follows Extra shear bolts were pro vided in the assembly parts bag WARNING For safety and to protect the machine use only original equipment shear bolts 1 Move the throttle control to the stop position Disengage all controls Disconnect the spark plug wire Make sure all moving parts have stopped 3 Align the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger shaft Instail the F 001060J 27 new shear pin and spacer See Figure 37 4 Connect the spark plug wire TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR If you think your carburetor needs ad justing see your nearest Craftsman Store Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet For operation at higher elevations con tact your nearest Craftsman Store IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Over speeding the engine above the factory high speed s
22. e machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate 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 not in use Use only attachments and accessories ap proved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as tire chains electric start kits ect 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 21 Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a roof MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Check shear bolts and other bolts at fre quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 2 Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine motor to cool before storing in any enclosure 3 Always refer to operator s guide instruc tions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period 4 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 5 Run the snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the auger
23. e properly adjusted See To Ad just Skid Height paragraph in the Service amp Adjustments section of this manual 5 Check tire pressure 14 17 pounds Do not exceed maximum amount of pressure CHECK THE OIL NOTE The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil Check the lev el of the oil Add oil as needed 1 Make sure the unit is level NOTE Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs 2 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick Check the oil 3 If necessary add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill cap dipstick see Figure 18 Do not add too much oil F 001060J 14 NOTE Oil level must be between full and Add mark Figure 18 4 Tighten the fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level NOTE For extreme cold operating conditions of 0 F and below use a par tial synthetic OW30 motor oil for easier starting NOTE S A E 5W30 motor oii may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 20 F or lower FILL GAS NOTICE ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CAL IFORNIA AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES Are certified to operate on regular un leaded gasoline Inciude the following emission control system s EM TWC if so equipped Include any user ad justable features therefore no other ad justments are needed WARNING Experiences in A dicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol o
24. ectric starting extension cords certi fied CSA UL Use only with a receptacle that has been installed in accordance with local inspection authorities Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface F 001060J 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 10 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 hands 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 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 if the unit should start to vibrate abnormal ly stop the engine m
25. ed electrician when connecting 120 volt AC Power Cord always connect the cord to the Switch Box on the engine first then plug the other end into the three hole grounded receptacle When disconnecting Power cord always unptug the end in the three hole grounded receptacle first COLD START 1 Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position Move throttle control to FAST posi tion 3 Remove the keys form the plastic bag Insert one key into ignition slot Make sure it snaps into place Do not turn key Keep the second key in a safe place Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position 5 Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine Plug other end of power cord into a three hole grounded 120 VOLT AC receptacle See WARNING in this section OPERATION 7 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 8 Push down on the starter button until the engine starts Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time This electric starter is thermally pro tected if overheated it will stop au tomatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes i
26. etting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest Craftsman Store which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG NOTE This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian interference Causing Equipment Regu lations NOTE This engine complies with all current Australian and New Zealand limitations regarding electromagnetic interference If you have difficulty starting the snow thrower adjust or replace the spark piug Replace the spark plug is the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked Follow the instruc tions below SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT To adjust with oil or grease to insure easy re 1 Clean spark plug by carefully moval scraping the electrodes Do not 4 Firmly tighten the spark plug in the sand biast or use a wire brush engine 2 Be sure spark plug is clean and 5 If atorque wrench is available free of foreign material Check elec torque the plug to 18 to 23 foot trodes gap with a wire feeler gauge pounds and reset gap to 0 030 if neces sary See Figure 38 To Replace 1 If you need a new spark plug use only the proper replacement spark plug 2 Set the gap to 0 030 inches 3 Before installing the spark plug i lightly coat the spark plug threads Figure 38 Feeler Gauge 0 030 Spark Plug F 001060J 28 STORAGE WARN
27. face 2 Make sure both tires are equally in flated Proper tire pressure is 14 to 17 PSI See side of tire for maxi mum inflation Do not exceed side wall maximum pressure on tire 3 Place the extra shear bolts supplied found in parts bag under each end of the scraper bar next to the adjustable skids 4 Loosen the mounting nuts that hold the adjustable skids To bring the front of the snow thrower down F 001060J 21 raise the adjustable skids Tighten the mounting nuts See Figure 23 NOTE For rocky or uneven surfaces raise the front of the snow thrower by moving the skids down WARNING Be certain to A maintain proper ground clearance for your particular area to be cleared Objects such as gravel rocks or other debris if struck by the impeller may be thrown with sufficient force to cause personal injury property damage or damage to the snow thrower TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR After considerable use the metal scrap er bar will have a definite wear pattern The scraper bar in conjunction with the skids should always be adjusted to al low 1 8 between the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be cleaned 1 Position the snow thrower on a leve surface 2 Make sure both tires are equally in flated Proper tire pressure is 14 to 17 PSI See side of tire for maxi mum inflation Do not exceed side wall maximum pressure on tire 3 Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the scraper bar to
28. ide away from the auger drive pulley See Figure 27 Loosen the nut on the idler pulley Pull the idler pulley away from the auger drive belt SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 8 Remove the old auger drive belt Replace the auger drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center 9 Install the new auger drive belt onto the auger drive pulley and onto the drive pulley 10 Adjust the auger drive belt See How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt in the Service And Adjustment section 41 Adjust the belt guide See How To Adjust The Belt Guide in the Ser vice And Adjustment section 12 Install the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame See Figure 29 13 Tighten the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame 14 Install the belt cover Tighten the screw See Figure 26 15 Check the adjustment of the cables See How To Check And Adjust The Cables in the Service And Adjust ment section 16 Connect the spark piug wire How To Remove the Traction Drive Belt If the snow thrower will not move for ward check the traction drive belt for wear or damage If the traction drive belt is worn or damaged replace the belt as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing WARNING Drain the gasoline A outdoors away from fire or flame 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire 3 Remove the
29. ine 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 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 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 If the machine must be stored out doors block up the snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is off the ground 3 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 o CORR
30. n LUBRICATION EVERY 25 HOURS Lubricate Disc Drive Plate every twenty five 25 hours and at the end of the season and or before storage To Lubricate 1 Position speed selector lever in first gear 2 Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end Remove the bottom panel 4 Turn disc drive plate clockwise by hand until grease zerk is clearly visible at front center See Figure 20 5 Place a coin or a shim of equal thickness between the rubber fric tion wheel and disc drive plate to F 001060J ead prevent rubber friction wheel con tacting the drive disc plate 6 To grease zerk use a hand grease gun lubricate with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease Fill zerk only until grease becomes visible below bear ing assembly located under grease zerk DO NOT over fill CAUTION DO NOT allow grease to come in contract with the disc drive plate or friction wheel or damage will result IMPORTANT Remove coin and en sure that a gap exists between friction wheel and disc drive plate NOTE Clean all excess grease found on friction disc hub Hex Shaft and Sprockets Sprockets Require No Lubrication Friction Wheel Disc Drive Plate Friction Bearin Wheel Assembly point at which Coin or Shim grease should be visible Gap Between Friction Wheel and Disc Drive Plate Grease Zerk Figure 20 LUBRICATION NOT REQUIRED 1 Hex Shaft and Sprockets Hex shaft and sprockets require no lu bric
31. ntainer NOTE The oil will drain more freely when the engine is warm 3 After draining all the oil reinstall the oil drain plug securely Fill the engine crankcase with S A E 5W30 motor oil pouring slowly DO NOT OVERFILL gt SPARK PLUG Check the spark plug every twenty five 25 hours Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked i 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 Check the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge and reset gap to 0 30 if necessary See Figure 22 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 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING Always discon A nect the spark piug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with spark plug to pre vent accidental starting when mak ing any adjustments or repairs TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjustment skids located on the outside of the auger housing See Figure 23 These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower Mounting Nuts Auger Housing Height Adjust Skid Figure 23 For norma hard surfaces such as a paved driveway or walk adjust the skids as follows 1 Position the snow thrower on a level sur
32. otor 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 stop engine motor and remove key 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 DEADLY GAS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 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 th
33. parts packed separately and remove from the carton NOTE Piace fuel stabilizer in a safe place until needed for storage 2 Remove top pallet from carton 3 Cut and discard the plastic ties se curing the chute rod to the upper pallet and place aside Discard pal let 4 Cut down al four corners of the car ton and lay the panels flat 5 Cut the bands holding the snow thrower to the lower pailet 6 Remove snow thrower from lower pallet 7 Remove the packing materiai from the handle assembly and ail protec tive material from unit and discard 8 Cut ties securing the clutch control cables to the lower handle ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE AND CRANK ASSEMBLY 1 Loosen but do not remove the screws fiatwashers lockwashers and hex nuts in the upper holes of the lower handle See Figure 3 Right Hand Side Of Upper Handles 3 8 Hex Loosen Nut but do not remove TE Hex Nut 3 8 Flat Fa washer 3 8 x 2 Pa Screw Figure 3 NOTE Make sure the cables are not caught between the upper and lower handle 2 Raise the upper handle into operat ing position Upper handle should be to the outside of the lower han dle NOTE fthe cables have become dis connected form the clutch levers rein stall the cables as shown in Figure 4 Clutch Lever Figure 4 3 Install hardware supplied in the parts bag screw flatwasher lock F 001060J washer and hex nut into bottom
34. plete snow removal slightly overlap each path previously taken 4 The snow should be discharged down wind whenever possible 5 For normal usage set the skids so that the scraper bar is 1 8 above the skids For extremely hard packed snow surfaces adjust the skids upward so that the scraper bar touches the ground 6 On gravel or crushed rock surfaces set the skids at 1 1 4 below the scraper bar See To Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the Service amp Adjustments section of this manu al Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by the ma chine 7 After the snow throwing job has been completed allow the engine to idle for a few minutes which will meit snow and accumulated ice off the engine 8 Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use 9 Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from the entire snow thrower and fiush with water if pos sible to remove all salt or other chemicals Wipe snow thrower dry MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fillin dates as you complete regular service Change Change Engine Change Engine Check Spark Plug Check Spark Plug Plug Lubricate All Pivot Points Lubricate Disc Drive Plate Zerk See Maintenance Check Fuel y Drain Fuel Check Cable Adjust Drive Belt GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to oper
35. r those using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage NOTE To avoid engine probiems the fuel system must be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use the car buretor bowl drain to empty residual gasoline from the float chamber Use fresh fuel next season See the Stor age section in this manual for additional information OPERATION Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuei tank or permanent damage may occur 1 Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh clean unleaded regular unleaded premium or reformulated automo tive gasoline DO NOT use leaded gasoline Make sure that the con tainer you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other for eign particles Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container T WARNING Gasoline is flam mable Always use caution when handiing 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
36. riage bolt from inside of chute 4 Replace flat washer and nylon lock nut on outside of flange 5 Tighten carriage bolt securely NOTE Check all carriage bolts in flange for tightness DO NOT over tighten Shipping Position F 001060J Chute in Operating Position Nylon Loc SL Sar D Figure 8 NOTE if the cables have become dis connected reinstall springs as shown in Figure 9 Auger Drive Spring Short Traction Drive Spring Long a hh Figure 9 CONNECT REMOTE CHUTE 1 Push remote chute control lever into Chute Deflector Up position 2 Feed Z fitting through hole in re mote chute bracket See 3 Snap remote chute control cable into remote chute bracket See 4 Connect Z fitting into remote chute contro bracket See 5 Push remote chute control lever into Chute Deflector Down position 6 Cut tie strap on chute deflector See Figure SPEED SELECT LEVER 1 Cut plastic tie securing speed select lever assembly to the shifter brack et See Figure 10 2 Remove locknut washer spring and the bolt See Figure 12 ASSEMBLY 10 Position speed selector lever as sembly as shown in Figure 11 Reinstall bolt spring washer and locknut See Figure 12 Tighten locknut until 1 8 to 3 16 inch of the bolt threads protrude pas the tocknut Thread the 3 8 16 hex jam nut onto the lever unti the nut reaches the end of the thread See Figure
37. s 50 F 10 C to 15 F 10 Push four times if temperature is below 15 F 10 C 6 Pull the starter handle rapidly Do not allow the handle to snap back but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle 7 As the engine warms up move choke lever to 1 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 8 Run engine at full throttle FAST when throwing snow 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 If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine 1 Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible OPERATION 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
38. s required 9 When the engine starts release the starter button and move choke le ver to 1 2 choke position When engine runs smoothly move choke lever to No Choke Position 10 Disconnect power cord from recep tacle first and then from switch box NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below O F 11 Run engine at full throttle FAST when throwing snow 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 TO START ENGINE recoil starter Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil The snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter Before starting the engine be certain that you have read the following information F 001060J 16 COLD START 1 Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position 2 Move throttle control to FAST posi tion 3 Remove the keys form the plastic bag Insert one key into ignition slot Make sure it snaps into piace Do not turn key Keep the second key in a safe place 4 Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position 5 Push the primer button while cov ering the vent hole as follows Re move finger from primer button between primes Do not prime if temperature above 50 F 10 Push two time if temperature i
39. sh the snow thrower 3 To move the snow thrower back ward move the speed shifter lever right into first or second reverse and engage the traction drive lever left hand IMPORTANT Do not move the speed shifter lever while the traction lever is down TO THROW SNOW 1 Push down the auger driver lever right hand 2 Release to stop throwing snow TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN 1 The left hand wheel is secured to the axle with a klick pin This unit was shipped with this klick pin in the locked position through wheel hole See Figure 16 Klick Pin Locked Position 2 Wheel Drive Figure 16 2 For ease of maneuverability in light snow conditions disconnect the klick pin from the wheel locked position and push into the single wheel drive position unlocked axle hole only See Figure 17 OPERATION Unlocked Position Single Wheel Drive Figure 17 NOTE Make sure that the klick pin is in the single whee drive position of the axle only and not through the locked position 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 Check the tension of clutch cabie before starting the engine See To Adjust The Control Cable para graph in the Service amp Adjust ments section of this manual 3 Be sure that all fasteners are tight 4 Make sure the height adjust skids ar
40. sses 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 fever See Figure 14 2 To stop the wheels release the traction drive lever 3 To stop the engine push the throttle control lever to off and pull out the ignition key TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE 1 Turn the chute controi 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 15 HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD 1 To shift release the traction drive lever left hand and move the speed shifter lever to the speed you desire Ground speed is deter mined by snow conditions Select F 001060J the speed you desire by moving the speed shifter lever left into the ap propriate notches on the shift lever plate Speeds 1 2 Wet Heavy Speed 3 Light Speed 4 Very Light Speed 5 6 Transport only 2 Engage the traction drive lever left hand As the snow thrower starts to move maintain a firm hold on the handles and guide the snow throw er along the clearing path Do not attempt to pu
41. starter 2 With the engine not running wipe all snow and moisture from the carbu retor cover in area of control levers Also move throttle control choke control and starter handle several times WARNING Never run en 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 e Release auger drive lever Move throttle fever to stop posi tion Remove do not turn ignition key F 001060J Disconnect spark plug wire Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge chute Use a pry bar SNOW THROWING TIPS 1 For maximum snow thrower efficien cy in removing snow adjust ground speed NEVER the throttle Go slower in deep freezing or wet snow If the wheels slips reduce forward speed The engine is de signed to deliver maximum perfor mance at full throttle and shouid be run at this power setting at all times 2 Most efficient snow throwing is ac complished when the snow is re moved immediately after if falls 3 For com
42. utch control cable ad justment 8 Reconnect the spark plug wire Traction Drive Belt The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require adjustment Replace the traction drive belt if it is slipping See To Replace Belts paragraph in this section F 001060 23 TO REPLACE BELTS The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced with original equipment belts available from your nearest Craftsman Store A distributor s list is supplied in the parts manual You will need the assistance of a sec ond person while replacing the belts How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt If the auger drive belt is damaged the snow thrower will not discharge snow Replace the damaged belt as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing WARNING Drain the gasoline outdoors away from fire or flame 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire 3 Remove the screw from the belt cover Remove the belt cover See Figure 26 Remove the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame See Figure 29 Loosen the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame The au ger housing and the motor mount frame will separate hinged by the bolts Bottom Motor Mount z Frame q S Auger Housing Remove top bolt each side vANo Loosen bottom bolts Each Side Figure 29 6 Loosen the belt guide Pull the belt gu
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