Craftsman 247.88851 Snow Blower User Manual
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1. Connect Release Moveto Pushto Move to Connect FAST snap in FULL to source Connect Release Moveto Push to FAST snap in Move to FULL 14 Push 1 Release button button 2 Move Choke to Off 3 Disconnect cord Pull 1 Release handle handle 2 Move Choke to Off Final Adjustments section of the Assembly Instructions WARNING The electric starter must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of elec tric shock which may be injurious to the operator Determine whether your house wiring is a three wire grounded system Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain A If your house wiring system is grounded and a three hole receptacie is not available at the point the snow thrower starter will normally be used one should be installed by a licensed electrician When connecting the power cord always connect cord to starter on engine first then plug the other end into a three hole grounded receptacle When disconnecting the power cord always unplug the end from the three hole grounded receptacle first Attach spark plug wire to spark plug Make sure that the auger drive and the traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position Move throttle control lever to FAST position Remove the keys from the plastic bag Push key into the ignition slot Make sure it snaps into place Do not turn key Keep the second key in a safe place Rotate the cho2. a sch MMM As Be MM A AM sa MM AM A m zb zb m zb NI m gt um ya A ch mim ch ch cb ch ch sch h i MM sa M sch zb mi M ch mm m A m AM m m m m m m m m m m h zz mk A JJ sch sch sch sch Table continued on next page 37 Craftsman Engine Model No 143 999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247 888510 Table continued from previous page Choke Knob Screw Screw Torx Intake Pipe Gasket Blower Housing Screw Screw Torx Screw Cylinder Head Cover Muffler Locking Plate Screw Starter Bubble Cover Screw Starter Cup Nut amp Lock Washer Fuel Line Fuel Line Clamp Screw Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Oil Fill Tube O Ring Fill Tube Clip Dipstick Screw Alternator Coil a m zb sch m m M A A m sch sch M sch m sch U W O O 38 Terminal Wire Clip Starter Plug Ignition Key Terminal Carburetor Cover Screw Screw Fuel Tank Bracket Fuel Tank Bracket Screw Key Switch Bracket Primer Bulb Primer Line Starter Handle Carburetor Cover Bracket Screw Primer Decal Choke Decal Warning Decal Carburetor Rewind Starter Electric Starter Motor Gasket Set Replacement Engine none Replacement Short Block 756325 Order from 71 999 oe m m ee A sch NI A aa Craftsman Engine Model No 143 999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247 888510 Recoil Starter Rewind Starter 590599A Spring Pin Incl 4
3. Preparing Engine fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer or gas appliance WARNING Never store snow thrower with It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts of the engine such as the carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fueis called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system shou d be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Follow these instructions to prepare your snow thrower for storage Remove ali gasoline from the carburetor and the fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of the engine Carburetor N Bowl Drain Figure 31 WARNING Drain fuel into approved A container outdoors away from any open flame Be certain engine is cool Do not smoke Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located below the carburetor cover See Figure 31 WARNING
4. Chute Distance Contro The distance that snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly Move the chute distance control forward to decrease the distance toward the rear to increase the distance Weight Transfer Lever The weight transfer lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the housing and the method of track operation See Figure 18 Move the lever to the right then forward or backward toc one of the three positions Normal Snow Position i Packed Snow Transport Position Position ye i Figure 18 a Transport Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport Using proper caution this position may also be used on many grave driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel undisturbed b Normal Snow Allows the tracks to be suspended independently for continuous ground contact c Packed Snow Locks the front end of the snow thrower down to the ground for hard packed or icy snow conditions 2 Stop The Snow Thrower To stop the track release the traction drive lever of the snow thrower To stop throwing snow release the auger drive iever and the drive lever if engaged To stop the engine push the throttle control lever to OFF and pull out the ignition key Do not turn key O D m gt O zZ Before Starting Engine Fill Gas WARNING Gasoline is flammable and cau 4 tio
5. Crank Bracket Hex Lock Nut Figure 8 Figure 6 e Slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide located on top of Place one 3 8 ID flat washer from group G of the engine See Figure 9 the hardware pack on the end of the chute crank then insert the end of the crank into the eye hole in the plastic bushing in the chute crank bracket See Figure 7 Cable Guide Cotter Pin Flat Washer Es f AR Chute Crank Flat Washer Lower Chute SS Figure 9 Crank Bracke e Tighten all loose hardware on the handle assembly in the following order first the hex Plastic Bushing Figure 7 bolts at the bottom of the handle then the A Place the other 3 8 ID flat washer from the carriage bolts and lastly the hex bolts on the rear same group of hardware on the end of the of the handle panel Attaching Clutch Cables The clutch control cables are attached to the snow thrower If the cables are attached to the top of the engine with cable ties cut the cable ties now The Z ends of the clutch cables are hooked into the clutch grips on each handle LU Ensure there is a hex jam nut threaded all the way up the threaded portion of the Z fitting extras are supplied in the hardware pack See Figure 10 Place the clutch grip in the raised up position Z Fitting Outer portion of cut out Hex Jam Nut Hex Jam Ferrule
6. BOARDS WIRES AND OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS 0783 by the snow thrower manufacturer 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 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause severe burn injury Do not touch the muffler or the engine while starting or operating the snow thrower NAA ZN AND STORAGE Check shear bolts engine mounting bolts etc at frequent intervals for proper tightness thus ensuring that the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to owner s guide instructions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the collector impeller Check clutch controls periodically to verify that these engage and disengage properly and readjust if necessary Refer to Service and Adjustments section page of this owner s guide YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine Following are representation
7. Do not drain carburetor if using A fuel stabilizer Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur NOTE Fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer Remove the spark plug and pour one 1 ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder Crank the engine several times to distribute the oil Replace spark plug Preparing Snow Thrower When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rustproof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially any chains springs bearings and cables e Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment e Follow lubrication recommendations on Store in a clean dry area TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Shift lever not locking 1 Shift rod out of adjustment into the sixth speed 1 Remove washer and pin Turn ferrule clockwise one turn and reinstall Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Open valve Insert key Connect spark plug wire Clean fuel lin
8. 18 Spiral Pin Chute Adapter 618 0123 618 0124 710 0642 711 0909 714 0161 715 0143 717 0526 717 0528 718 0186 O OONONMAON lt Description Housing R H Housing L H Screw Spiral Axle Key Hi Pro Spiral Pin Shaft Worm Worm Gear Thrust Collar Hex Screw3 8 24 X 1 5 Grade 5 Hex Washer Head TT Screw vk sch sch m m gt UI gt Key No 33 736 0169 Part No 732 0611 736 0119 736 0174 736 0188 736 0242 736 0463 738 0281 741 0245 741 0309 741 0475 741 0493A 756 0178 784 5579A 784 5580 784 5618 784 5632 784 5647 712 3068 737 3007 710 0260 721 0325 721 0327 721 0328 736 0351 736 0369 736 0445 737 0168 741 0662 741 0663 Extension Spring Lock Washer 5 16 Lock Washer 3 8 Wave Washer Flat Washer 76 I D x 1 49 O D Bell Washer 345 I D x 88 Flat Washer 1 4 x 630 Shoulder Screw Hex Flange Bearing Ball Bearing Plastic Bushing Flange Bushing Flat Idier Shave Plate Slide Shoe Bearing Assembly Auger Idler Arm Chute Crank Bracket Patch Nut 5 16 18 Grease Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 62 Description Description Plug Seal Oil Loctite 5699 Ultra Washer Washer Washer Grease Flange Bearing Flange Bearing Qty E u D 5 1 2 1 4 4 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 4 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 0 H P SNOW THROWER
9. Cap 149A 35862 Valve Spring Cap 150 27881 Valve Spring 151 32581 Valve Spring Keeper 169 27896A Valve Cover Gasket 170 28423 Breather Body 171 28424 Breather Element 172 28425 Valve Cover 173 35350 Breather Tube 174 650128 Screw 178 29752 Nut 8 Lock Washer 182 30088A Screw 183 34587A Choke Bracket 184 33263 Carburetor to intake pipe gasket 185 33877 Intake Pipe 186 34667 Governor Link 186B 36652 Choke Spring 200 34677 Control Bracket 203 31342 Compression Spring 204 651029 Torx Screw 206 610973 Terminal 207 33878 Throttle Link 209 650821 Screw 215 35440 Control Knob 219 34586 Choke Rod Cylinder Dowel Pin Screw Oil Drain Extension Extension Cap Governor Rod Governor Yoke Screw Governor Lever Governor Lever Clamp Screw Torx Speed Control Spring Oil Seal Blower Housing Baffle Screw Lock Nut Crankshaft Screw Lock Washer Lock Nut Retaining Ring Piston Pin amp Ring Set Std Piston Pin 4 Ring Set 010 08 Piston 8 Pin Ass y Std Piston amp Pin Ass y 010 OS Ring Set Std Ring Set 010 OS Piston Pin Retaining Ring Connecting Rod Ass y Connecting Rod Bolt Valve Lifter Oil Dipper Camshaft MCR Blower Housing Extension Screw Cylinder Cover Gasket Cylinder Cover Crankshaft Bushing Oil seal Camshaft Seal Governor Shaft Washer Governor Gear Asss y Governor Spool Retaining Ring Screw Screw Flywheel Key
10. Use fresh fuel next sea son See storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur To Start Engine WARNING Be sure no one other than A the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting or operating Do not operate this snow thrower unless the discharge chute assembly has been property installed and is secured A Electric Starter Connect spark i plug wire lt Z E Se z A a ONE Se j CE i Pet 1 A Move a AE Prime lt m E o choke N IN Ro R smd Sa e ta i A NSZRZ x ke E QO ee ie ZS g A RA Ba gt i Fa N Pa Move a i n throttle gt gt onnect cord a N T Pull che NS starter Figure 19 For location of all the engine controls referred to in this section see Figure 19 Before starting make sure that the engine has suffi cient oil The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A C electric starter and recoil starter The electric starter is equipped with a three wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current Follow all instructions carefully Cold Start NOTE If the unit shows any sign of motion drive or augers with the clutch grips disengaged shut the engine off immediately Readjust as instructed in the Starting Instructions at a glance y gt Drive Ignition Choke Levers ECH After starting
11. Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 Dia Mitten Grip Handle Not Included With Starter 12 590535 13 590574 key No Description Qty 590749 Rewind Starter 590599A Spring Pin nc 4 590600 Washer 590679 Retainer 590601 Washer 590678 Brake Spring 590680 Starter Dog 590412 Dog Spring 590682 Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y 590750 Starter Housing Ass y 590535 Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 Dia 590574 Mitten Grip Handle Not Included With Starter As MA NI sch ck tt 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 W 39 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 SEARS America s Repair Speciaiists
12. controls and SAFETY GLASSES Us adjustments Save this manual for future reference D The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes FORESIGHT IS BETTER SE which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses for operating the snow thrower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it Auger Oil Fuel Control Spark Fill Cap Traction Drive Choke Plug Control Chute Shift Distance Lever Lever Fuel Tank Key Starter Primer Nm Handie iek Recoil urn Th 8 Starter Trigger ka l S e M U sm pi Weight Transfer Lever TE Figure 17 Meets ANSI Safety Standards Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards B71 3 of the American National Standards Institute ANSI 12 Operating Controls See Figure 17 Chute Crank The chute crank is located on the left hand side of the snow thrower To change the direction in which snow is thrown turn chute crank as follows turn c ockwise to discharge to the left turn counterciockwise to discharge to the right Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine Safety Ignition Switch The ignition key must be inserted into the switch for the unit to start Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use Left And Right Turn Trigger The left and right turn triggers are lo
13. hex bolt through the upper chute crank bracket handle panel support and upper left handle Secure the bracket using cupped washer and hex nut Make sure that the cupped side of the washer is set against the contour of the handle gt A LO m z SG lt Upper chute crank and insert hairpin clip into eye hole andle at the end of the chute crank See Figure 7 E Slide the upper chute crank through the plastic bushing in the upper chute crank bracket and then into the lower chute crank See Figure 8 Align the holes on the two pieces of the chute crank and secure with hairpin clip from group C of the hardware pack Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the j chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute assembly Using a wrench tighten the hex bolt and the hex o nut on the upper chute crank bracket SE Fully rotate the chute using the chute crank to i e f i Chute Crank make sure that it moves freely Tighten the nuts under this for Handle Pane Support Bracket on the lower SUE crank bracket securely Tilt _ Upper Figure 5 Chute R Chute f Cables eo Z Crank You may have to loosen the carriage bolts and i gt S g o Bracket hex lock nuts which secure the lower chute l ei Re crank bracket to the extension on the left side of the chute assembiy See Figure 6 Lower Chute Crank i Carriage Bolt Lower Chute
14. in Group D of the hardware pack See page 5 Shear Bolt Figure 23 Auger Clutch To adjust the auger clutch refer to Final Adjustment section of Assembly Instructions Chute Assembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly Skid Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by adjusting the skid shoe Refer to page 10 of this manual Shift Rod To adjust the shift rod proceed as follows Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule underneath the shift panel Remove the ferrule from the hole in the shift lever Place the shift lever on the handle panel in the sixth 6 speed position all the way forward Push down on the shift rod and shift arm assembly as far as it will go Hold it in this position See Figure 24 Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod as necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever Shift Chute Distance Traction Lever Control Drive Clutch Spring Washer L ift Arm Ra Assembly Clip Flat Washer Figure 24 Insert the ferrule into the upper hole in the shift lever from the right side when adjustment is correct Secure with the f at washer and the hairpin clip that you had earlier removed See Figure 24 e Check for correct adjustment of the traction drive control as instructed in the Final Adjustment section Service Shave Plate And Ski
15. is disconnected and moved away from the spark plug before assembling the snow thrower Attaching Handle Assembly Stretch out control cables and place on the floor Place the right handle in position with the flat side against the snow thrower You can identify the right handle by the traction drive control label on it and the left handle by the auger clutch control label on it Secure bottom hole on the handle to the snow thrower using 5 16 x3 4 hex bolt and lock washer from the hardware pack group A on page 5 Do not tighten at this time See Figure 2 Lock Washer amp Hex Bolt 1 3 4 Right Handle Handle Lock Washer amp Tab Hex Bolt 5 8 Figure 2 P ace a handle tab included in the hardware pack group A over the upper hole in handle so that the contour of the handle tab matches that of the handle See Figure 2 s Secure handle tab to the snow thrower using hex bolt 5 16 x 1 3 4 long and lock washer from the same group in the hardware pack Do not tighten at this time Attach the left handle in the same manner Do not tighten at this time Place the handle panel in position between the handles so the ends of the curved part of the handles go through the slots in the handle panel While placing the handle panel make sure to route chute and chute cable between the handle and the panel keeping the cable on top of the engine Align the holes in the handle with the holes on the two sides of
16. or forward to the desired position Start the engine following Starting Instructions Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction away from bystanders and or buildings Move the chute distance control forward or backward to adjust the distance the snow is to be thrown Select the speed according to the snow condition CAUTION Never move the shift lever without first releasing the drive clutch Engage the auger control and traction drive control levers following the preceding instructions The interlock feature will allow you to remove your left hand from the auger control lever e When clearing the first pass through the snow control the traction speed of the snow thrower according to the depth and condition of snow To turn the unit left squeeze left trigger to turn right squeeze right trigger e On each succeeding pass readjust the chute 16 deflector to the desired position and slightly overlap the previously cleared path After the area is cleared stop the snow thrower following instructions given below Operating Tips NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature A For most efficient snow removal remove snow immediately after it falls Discharge snow downwind whenever possible Slightly overiap each previous swath Setthe skid shoes 1 4 below the scraper bar for normal usage The s
17. plate and remove the belt See Figure 28 e Reassemble with new drive belt NOTE The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled See Figure 28 Friction Wheel Rubber The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation and periodically thereafter Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the housing Remove four screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower See Figure 25 Using a 7 8 wrench to hold the shaft loosen but do not completely remove the hex bolt and bell washer from the left end of the shaft ot Track Figure 29 Move the weight transfer lever to the packed snow position Refer to Figure 18 Lightly tap the head of the bolt to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame then remove the hex bolt and the bell washer from left end of the shaft Sliding the shaft to the right remove the spacer the sprocket and the friction wheel assembly from the shaft See Figure 30 Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly three from each side Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plate e Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to Carburetor the
18. plug to prevent accidental starting Do not run the engine indoors except when starting it and or transporting the snow thrower in or out of building Open doors before starting the engine in that case Exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not clear snow across the face of slopes Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not attempt to clear steep slopes Never operate the snow thrower without guards plates or other safety protection devices in place Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosure automobiles window wells drop off etc without proper adjustments of snow thrower discharge angle Keep chi dren and pets away Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never direct discharge at bystanders or aliow anyone in front of unit while throwing snow Disengage power to collector impeller of the snow thrower when transporting it or when the unit is not in use Use only attachments and accessories such as wheel weights counter weights cabs etc approved 4 WARNING 1 STOP ENGINE BEFORE REMOVING DEBRIS AND SERVICING UNIT KEEP CLEAR OF IMPELLER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS OR WINDOWS OR ALLOW ANYONE IN FRONT OF UNIT THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA THE EQUIPMENT IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL DOOR MATS SLEDS
19. the handle panel See Figure 3 Right Handle Hex Bolt ind Flange Nut Handle Panel Carriage Bolt Cupped Washe and Hex Nut Figure 3 Attach the handle panel to the handle with two carriage bolts cupped washers cupped side against the handle panel and hex nuts on each side See Figure 3 You will find these fasteners in group B of the hardware pack Align the contour of the carriage bolt head with the handle Tighten the hardware Attaching Chute Place the chute assembly over the chute opening with the chute facing front of the unit NOTE Make sure that the chute cables are straightened while assembling the chute Place the chute flange keeper flat side down beneath lip of chute assembly as shown in Figure 4 You will find the chute flange keepers in group E of the hardware pack Insert 1 4 20 hex bolt and flange nut group E of the hardware pack up through chute flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in Figure 4 Do not tighten at this time Rotate chute to install all the flange keepers Figure 4 After assembling all three chute flange keepers tighten then back off 1 4 turn to allow easier movement of the chute Use 2 7 16 wrenches Attaching Chute Crank On the left side of the handle panel place the upper chute crank bracket on to the inside of the handle panel support Locate this bracket and associated harware in group F of hardware pack See Figure 5 e Insert
20. 5 hours of operation Traction Drive Control Lubricate cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger controls at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation with grease The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel Gear Case The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and does not require checking If disassembled for any reason lubricate with two ounces of Shell Alvania grease Bearings es Once a season lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil See lube chart below Check V belts Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self tapping screws Visually inspect for frayed cracked or excessively worn out belts Check Friction Wheel Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation Remove the four self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower e Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for excessive wear cracks or loose fit on the friction wheel drive hub Also engage traction drive control and check if the friction wheel is making contact with the friction plate If it does not make contact adjust the traction drive cable following adjustment instructions Recheck the frict
21. 777120401 777120402 777120404 777830005 Danger Warning wech sch sch ech sch mh sch mh 777830004 Danger Top of Chute NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted polo green the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 Powder Black 0637 31 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 0 H P SNOW THROWER MODEL 247 888510 NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted polo green the part number to order would be 700 i xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 Powder Black 0637 32 605 5192A 605 5193A 618 0121 684 0040A 684 0065 705 5226 710 0703 710 0451 710 0459A 710 0604 710 0890A 712 0116 712 0324 712 0429 712 0798 712 3010 715 0114 731 1379 Description Bearing Housing Spiral Assembly Spiral Assembly Auger Gear Assembly Spiral Housing Assembly impeller Assembly Chute Reinforcement Carriage Screw 1 4 20 X 75 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 X 75 5 16 18 X 62 Shear Bolt 5 16 18 X 1 5 Jam Lock Nut Toplock Nut 1 4 20 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Hex Nut 5 16
22. Adjustment section of the Set Up Instructions to adjust the traction drive control If you are not sure of proper adjustment check as follows Drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated Tip the snow thrower forward and remove the four self tapping screws that hold the frame cover underneath the snow thrower With the traction drive control released make sure that there is clearance between the friction wheel and the friction piate in all positions of the shift lever See Figure 22 Drive Shaft Sprocket S Figure 22 With the traction drive control engaged make sure that the friction wheel is making contact with the friction plate Also make sure that the overtrave spring is stretched If adjustment is necessary loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached Reassemble the frame cover 20 NOTE If you placed plastic under the gas cap be certain to remove it Augers The augers are secured to the Spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts If you hit a foreign object or ice jam the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts will shear If the augers will not turn check to see if the bolts have sheared Replace if necessary See Figure 23 Two replacement shear bolts and hex lock nuts have been provided
23. Barrel Viewed from the underside of the control panel Figure 10 Swing the teft auger up making sure the cable is routed correctly in the cable roller guides located at the lower rear of the unit Hold the end of the cable at the barrel so the ferrule turns freely without twisting the cable Thread the ferrule on to the Z fitting You may have to pull on the cable slightly to relieve tension Keep the ferrule turning without twisting the cable You will reach correct adjustment when there is minimal slack in the cable but it is not tight Hold the flats on the ferrule with pliers and tighten the jam nut against the ferrule CAUTION Cables will become loose if you do not tighten the jam nut 1 WARNING There must not be any tension on either clutch cable with the drive or auger clutch grip in the disengaged up position These clutches are a safety feature Do not override their function by allowing tension on either cable with the clutches disengaged Attaching Shift Rod Place the shift lever in the sixth 6 speed Place the bent end of the shift rod into the hole in the shift arm assembly See Figure 11 Secure with 5 16 flat washer and hairpin clip from the hardware pack group D on page 5 Start threading the ferrule included in the same group in the hardware pack onto the other end of the shift rod It has to line up with the upper hole in the shift lever beneath the handle panel While aligning the ferr
24. Cable Trigger Housing Barrel lot Fitting Cable snaps if at i this end Figure 12 Note When the cable is installed correctly it should not be possible to pull cable out of the trigger housing Place the right turn trigger in position underneath the right handle Secure with screw and weld nut from group H of the hardware pack See Figure 13 You will need a phillips screwdriver for tightening the screw Repeat on left side gt with screw lot a Figure 13 p A io Secure the right turn trigger cable to the right lower handle using cable tie provided in the hardware pack Make sure to route the cable tie over the drive cable See Figure 14 Turn Trigger Cable Trigger Cable Cable Tie Secure the left turn trigger cable to the lower handle using the other cable tie Make sure to route the cable tie be ow the auger drive cable so that when the trigger cable is secured by the cable tie the auger drive cable is left outside the cable tie Trim excess ends from each cable tie NOTE The right side cable tie must be used to keep cable from coming in contact with the moving shift arm trom the transmission Lamp Wiring Wrap the wire from the lamp down the right handle See Figure 15 Plug wire into the alternator lead wire under the fuel tank see inset Alternator Lead Figure 15 IMPORTANT Assemble your snow thrower then check the adjustm
25. MODEL 247 888510 Description 05896A 629 0071 710 0627 710 1245 710 0230 710 3005 710 0696 710 1652 712 0181 731 1324 732 0710 736 0119 736 0242 736 0247 736 0270 736 0331 Bracket Extension Cord Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Screw Jam Nut Belt Cover Spring Fiat Washer Bell Washer Flat Washer Lock Washer Bell Washer So sch sch sch sch fH sch M sch sch 736 0505 748 0234 748 0360 754 0346 754 0430 756 0313 756 0569 756 0967 756 0986 756 0987 390 987 143 999005 770 10051 737 3007 Flat Washer Shoulder Spacer Adapter Pulley V Belt V Belt Matched Flat Idler Half Pulley Auger Pulley Pulley Half Pulley Half Starter Engine Owner s Manual Not Shown Grease umi sch Mi P sch M sch sch zk sch Craftsman Engine Model No 143 999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247 888510 CARBURETOR Key Part No No Description 0 640052 Carburetor Incl 184 of Engine Parts List 631776A Throttle Shaft amp Lever Ass y 631970 Throttle Return Spring 631778 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw 632112 632174 630735 632164 650417 Choke Shaft 8 Lever Ass y Choke Shutter Choke Positioning Spring Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idie Restrictor Screw Cap Float Bowl Ass y Incl 32 8 33 Float Shaft Float Float B
26. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 9 Horse Power 26 Two Stage Track Drive Snow Thrower ALSAVS LINE Model No 247 888510 JONVNALNIVIW NOILVdad0 SLNAWLSNrav Ru Ri je D D 0 m CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Boers Sears Roebuck And Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Form No 770 10051B Printed in U S A 9 98 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Warranty Information 000 eee ee eee 2 Service 8 Adjustment 20 Safe Operation Practices 1 22 4 11 111 1 3 EERSTEN 23 ASSEMBIY zz wad O O eae 6 Off Season Storage 24 OBETatiO wizaz A I adi 12 Trouble Shooting ii 25 Maintenance rear 17 WARRANTY INFORMATION 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 instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material and workmanship If this Craftsman snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover Expendable items which become worn during norma use such as skid shoes shave plate and spark plugs Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent cr
27. a 734 1317 Headlight Bezel 710 0262 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 50 731 1320 Upper Chute 746 0778 Z Fitting 731 1773A Handle Panel 712 0121 Hex Nut 10 24 732 0145 Compression Spring 705 5266 Chute Crank Reinforcement Bracket 736 0242 Cupped Washer 340 1 D x 872 O D 714 0101 Hairpin Clip av 8 NPD A O PP BP KB A PO P A A m A m M m m A m MW Po A 732 0193 Compression Spring 732 0705 Cable Control Wire 732 0746 Torsion Spring 735 0199A Rubber Bumper 736 0105 Beil Washer 380 x 880 x 062 750 0785 Spacer 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 I D 747 0737 Upper Chute crank 736 0159 Washer 5 6 1 D 736 0270 Bell Washer 736 0506 Special Washer 715 0138 Roll Pin LSM SLHVd needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted polo green the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 Powder Black 0637 27 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 0 H P THROWER MODEL 247 888510 Description 611 0053 618 0043 618 0044 618 0169 683 0024 684 0014B 684 0021 684 0031 684 0042B 710 0643 710 0599 710 0602 710 0604 710 0654A 710 0788 710 0809 710 0875 710 0896 710 1233 711 0911 711 1042 712 0127 712 0324 712 0711 713 0233 713 0413 713 0437 714 0474 Axle Assembly Dogg Assembly R H Dogg Assembly L H Shift Assembly Track Drive Hub Assembly Track Drive Shift Rod Assembly Friction Wheel Support B
28. able 684 0066 Hardware Pack w Clip 684 0102 Handle Panel Assembly w 747 0798A Shift Rod Tilt 747 0877 Cam Rod 684 0111 Handle Assembly 748 0362 Cam Handle Lock Engagement L H 748 0363 Pawl Handle lock 684 0112 Handle Assembly 749 0908A Right Handle car B N 749 0909 Left Handi 710 0262 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 50 SE 784 5594 Cable Bracket 710 0442 HexBolt5 16 18x 1 5 e Jeer 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 ere se A ance 710 0459 Hex Screw 3 8 24 x 1 5 A KA S ji EEIE 710 0599 Hex Washer Hd TT Screw ppor Bracket EH 1 4 20 x 0 5 784 5680 Handle Support Bracket R H 5 8 710 0896 Hex AB Tap Screw 1 4 x 62 784 5681 Handle Support Bracket LH 38 710 1003 Hex B Tapp Screw 10 16 x 62 784 5682 Handle Support Bracket R H 3 8 711 0653 Clevis Pin 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Tha 712 0116 Hex Ins Lock Nut 3 8 24 712 3027 Hex Flange Locked Nut 1 4 20 Thd 712 0415 Self Threading Nut 712 0287 Hex Nut 1 4 20 712 0429 Lock Nut 5 16 18 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 712 3010 Hex Nut 784 5599 Handle Tab 714 0507 Cotter Pin 710 3180 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 75 Gr 5 715 0138 Roll Pin 710 3008 Hex Bolt 720 0201A Chute Crank Knob 736 0275 Plet Washer 5 16 720 0300 Shift Knob 736 0185 Flat Washer 3 8 x 738 x 063 725 1300 Headlight 714 0104 Hairpin Clip 726 0100 Push Cap 731 0851A Chute Flange Keeper 731 1300A Lower Chute 710 3015 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 0 75 Gr 5 731 1318B Cable Guide Ce koc
29. ankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owners 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 oniy 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 D 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER Horsepower 9 Model Number 247 888510 Engine Oil SAE 5W30 oil Fuel Capacity 1 gallon Serial NUMBERS a ee a adna Spark Plug RJ 19LM Date of Purchase eee aaa aaa aaa aaa zaaiaica Engine 143 999005 Record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES personal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your snow thrower Failure to comply with these instructions may result in This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal injury When you see this symbol heed its warning with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe ope
30. cated on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering your snow thrower Squeeze the right turn trigger when turning right squeeze the left turn trigger when turning left Operate your snow thrower in open areas until you become familiar with these controls Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel It may be moved into one of eight positions a Forward one of six speeds position one 1 is the slowest and position six 6 is the fastest b Reverse two reverse R speeds Ro is faster Use the shift lever to determine ground speed Do not shift to different speed while the unit is moving Auger Control The auger control is located on the left handle Squeeze the auger control against the handle to engage the augers release to disengage the augers Traction drive control must also be released Traction Drive Control The traction drive control is located on the right handle Squeeze the traction drive control to engage the track drive release to stop This same lever also locks the auger control so that you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process If the auger control is engaged with the traction drive control engaged you can release the auger control on the left handle and the augers will remain engaged Release the traction drive control to stop both the augers and the track drive Auger control must also be released 13
31. d Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary e To remove skid shoes remove the two carriage bolts believille washers and hex nuts on each side which attach them to the snow thrower Reassemble new skid shoes with the hardware earlier removed Make sure to insert the cupped side of the washer against the skid shoe so that the skid shoe is adjusted to be level To remove shave plate remove the carriage bolts belleville washers and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing Reassemble new shave plate making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing Tighten securely Belt Removal And Replacement WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire A from the spark plug and ground it 21 Auger Drive Belts Disconnect the chute crank at the chute assembly by removing the cotter pin and the flat washer Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self tapping screws See Figure 25 Self Tapping Screw Beit Cover Self Tapping Screw Figure 25 Unthread the bottom of the auger cable from the top of the cable leaving the hex nut in place Remove the six lock washers and hex nuts which attach the auger housing assembly to the frame See Figure 26 Only two pairs of lock washers and hex nuts are shown in the figure np E ca Wa
32. d to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly A MAINTENANCE All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Follow the maintenance schedule given below Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight WARNING Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Lubricate pivot points Clean snow thrower Clean shave plate Clean skid shoes Check V belts Check friction wheel rubber Check engine oil PRODUCT Change engine oil Check spark plug Check muffler Empty fuel system Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check service if needed 17 Lubrication For a view of the lubrication points on the snow thrower see Figure 20 Sprocket Shaft e Lubricate the sprocket shaft with grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation IMPORTANT Keep all grease and oil off ofthe friction wheel and the drive plate Shifting Mechanism e Lubricate the shifting mechanism and pivot points on the shift rod with engine oil at least once a season or after every 2
33. e Clean adjust gap or replace Turn choke to off position Cal Clean fuel line fill tank with fresh fuel Drain carburetor following instructions on page 24 Refill with fresh fuel Contact Sears service center Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from cap Make sure that the vent hole is clear Fill crankcase with proper engine oil Contact Sears service center Engine fails to start 1 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 2 Fuel shut off valve closed 3 Ignition key not in switch or engine 4 Spark plug wire disconnected 5 Blocked fuel line 6 Faulty spark plug 1 Unit running on choke 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Water or dirt in fuel system Engine runs erratic WNHIMDMAAWN 4 Carburetor out of adjustment 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged A Loss of power Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Loose parts or auger damaged Excessive vibration Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all nuts and bolts Check for the source of vibration Make all necessary repairs If vibration persists contact Sears service center Readjust shift rod 2 Lubricate sprocket shaft Hard to shift speed or 1 Shift rod not adjusted will not shift 2 Hex shaft not lubricated Unit fails
34. ents as instructed and make any final adjustments necessary before operating the unit Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower Final Adjustments Adjusting Auger Control To check the adjustment of the auger control push forward the left hand clutch grip until the rubber bumper is compressed There should be slack in the clutch cable Release the clutch grip The cable should be straight Make certain you can depress the auger control grip against the left handle completely If adjustment is necessary loosen the hex jam nut and thread the cable in for less slack or out for more slack Recheck the adjustment Tighten the jam nut against the cable when correct adjustment is reached Adjusting Traction Drive Control To check the adjustment of the traction drive control and shift lever move the weight transfer lever to the transport position shown in on and the shift lever all the way forward to sixth 6 position With the traction drive control released pull the triggers up to the handle and then push the snow thrower forward to check that the tracks turn Squeeze traction drive control against the handle and pull the starter The tracks should turn Now release the traction drive control and pull the starter again The unit should not move Before proceeding with adjustment check to make sure that the spark plug is disconnected If the traction drive control needs adjust
35. friction wheel assembly tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force WARNING If any adjustments are made to e Position the friction wheel assembly up onto A the engine while the engine is running e g the pin of the shift rod assembly and slide the carburetor keep clear of all moving parts shaft through the friction wheel See Figure 30 Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler Slide the shaft into the hex I D of the sprocket the spacer and the left ball bearing and secure with the bell washer and hex bolt If you think the carburetor needs to be adjusted see your nearest authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet Sprocket Shift Rod Assembly Spacer i Bearing Washer e om iq 0 l El Se Wi U U l Bolt Bracke p N i Friction Wheel Figure 30 ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the snow thrower was purchased They are also available at most Sears retail outlets catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your snow thrower Scraper Bar Gasoline Can Engine Oil Spark Plug 23 o OFF SEASON STORAGE If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or longer it needs to be prepared for storage Also at the end of the snow season you should follow the same set of instructions and store the snow thrower properly for the off season Proper storage ensures longer life of the snow thrower
36. in cap located at the bottom of the recoil starter of the engine Catch oil in a suitable container When engine is drained of ali oil rep ace drain plug secure y Remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube For location of the oil fill tube see Figure 17 inset Pour fresh oil slowly through the tube Replace dipstick Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark on the dipstick A Spark Plug WARNING Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150 F 65 C Avoid these areas Clean area around the spark plug base Remove and inspect the spark plug Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted burned or the porcelain is cracked See Figure 21 Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to 0 030 at least once a season or every 50 hours of operation See Figure 21 Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each season Refer to engine parts list for correct spark plug type NOTE Do not sandblast spark plug Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercial solvent Porcelain Figure 21 SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Always stop the engine dis connect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug before performing any adjustments or repairs 4 Never attempt to clean the chute or make any adjustments while the engine is running Adjustments Traction Drive Control Refer to the Final
37. ion wheel Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary Refer to instructions on page 22 Engine Maintenance Engine Oil Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s Figure 20 pubricenen Chart SAE viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature colder 320 e warmer 5W30 SAE30 Viscosity Chart NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your snow thrower s engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running ow on oil Refer to the viscosity chart for proper selection of engine oil Checking Oil Level Before operating the snow thrower check the oil level With engine on ievel ground the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick e Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level Remove oil fili cap and dipstick Wipe dipstick clean insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely Remove dipstick and check If oil is not up to the FULL mark on dipstick add 5W30 oil Changing Oil Change engine oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter In order to do that you will have to first drain the spent engine oil from the engine and then refill with fresh oil 19 Drain oil while engine is warm Remove oil dra
38. ke knob to FULL choke position Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded 120 volt A C receptacle WARNING Do not use primer while A starting the engine with an electric starter Push down on the starter button until the engine starts Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time This electric starter is thermally protected If overheated it will stop automatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required When the engine starts release the starter button and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position If the engine falters rotate the choke to FULL and then gradually to OFF e Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first and then from the switch box on the engine Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not develop full power WARNING if your house wiring system is not a three wire grounded system do not use this electric starter under any conditions 15 until it reaches operating temperature Operate the engine at full throttle FAST when throwing snow Warm Start If restarting a warm engine after a shut down rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and press the starter button B Recoil Starter Make sure that the engine has sufficient oil and the auger drive and the traction drive levers are released Move thro
39. kid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard packed snow Adjust skid shoes downward when using on gravel or crushed rock Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use SE Stopping Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine To avoid possible freeze up of the starter follow these steps Recoil Starter a With the engine running pull the starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke three or four times Electric Starter a Connect power cord to switch box then to 120 Volt AC receptacle While the engine is running push the starter button and spin the starter for several seconds c Disconnect power cord from the receptacle first then from the snow thrower Warning The temperature of muffler and surrounding areas may exceed 150 E Avoid these areas b NOTE The unusual sound from pulling the starter rope in the case of the recoil starter or from spinning the starter in the case of the electric starter will not harm the engine To Stop The Snow Thrower To stop the track release the traction drive lever on the snow thrower To stop throwing snow release auger drive lever and drive lever if engaged To stop the engine push throttle control lever to OFF and pull out the ignition key Do not turn key General Recommendations Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjecte
40. ment loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable one turn Recheck adjustment and repeat as necessary Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached NOTE Cables are out of adjustment if augers continue to turn when auger clutch is released and or machine continues to run when drive clutch is released For more details refer to the Service and Adjustment section 11 Adjusting Skid Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can be changed by adjusting the skid shoe Return weight transfer lever to normal position before adjusting skid shoes For close snow removal adjust skid shoes higher to minimize gap between the shave plate and the ground For snow removal from uneven ground like gravel adjust skid shoes downward to create sufficient clearance between the bottom edge of shave plate and the ground See Figure 16 Adjust the skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes See Figure 16 Retighten nuts and bolts securely nex Nut Bol Skid Sh e SE Figure 16 OPERATION Knowing Your Snow Thrower WEAR YOUR Read this owner s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower Compare with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various
41. n must be used when handling or storing it Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is running when it is hot or when it is in an enclosed area Keep your snow thrower away from any open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank Never fill the fuel tank completely Fill the tank to within 1 4 1 2 from the top to provide space for expansion of fuel Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine Store gasoline in a clean approved container and keep the cap in place on the container Make sure that the container from which you pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles e Fill fuel tank with clean fresh unleaded grade automotive gasoline At the end of the job empty the fuel tank if the snow thrower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer See storage instructions on of this manual CAUTION Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or those using etha nol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty
42. o clear snow Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction OFERATION Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge opening and auger at all times Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower If the snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position before unciogging the collector impeller housing or discharge guide and before making any repairs adjustments or inspections Never place your NEELE hand in the discharge or collector openings Use a stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the discharge opening Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended Disengage the collector impeller stop the engine and remove the key When cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain collector impelier and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from
43. o order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted polo green the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green Powder Black 0637 0689 29 i SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 0 H P SNOW THROWER MODEL 247 888510 30 Key No Part No 631 0032 684 0009 684 0024 684 0038 710 0157 710 0459 710 0604 710 1231 712 0214 712 0346 712 0429 720 0223 731 1292 731 1538A 736 0242 736 0272 736 0406 737 0170 738 0140 Description Wheel Assembly Idler Rod Track Pivot Axle Assembly Handle Assembly Screw Screw Screw Screw Lock Nut Jam Nut Hex Nut Grip Track Wheel Track Drive Bell Washer Flat Washer Flat Washer Lubricant Shoulder Screw 748 0353A Lift Shaft Drive LABELS mABLUAAGUPAOAGPPNaiUiu017 Description 750 0547 750 0909 750 0995 784 5639 0483 784 5642 717 1211 717 1209 717 1210 741 0542 718 0188 618 0046 711 0912 713 0414 715 0120 736 0502 736 0336 716 0115 716 0114 Spacer Spacer Spacer Plate Track Side Plate Track Lockout Gear Ring Gear 12 Tooth Gear 18 Tooth Pin Dowel Carrier Carrier Assembly Shaft Track Drive Sprocket 13 Tooth Spring Pin Flat Washer Flat Washer Snap Ring 625 Shaft Snap Ring 56 Shaft 2 2 2 2 1 2 6 2 6 2 2 1 1 1 6 2 2 1 Traction Control R H Traction Control L H Chute Tilt Auger Control Traction Drive Transport 777120077 777120078 777120079
44. ot free starter follow the electric starter procedures to start Avoid possible freezing of recoil starter and the engine controls Operating Snow Thrower To Engage Drive With the engine running near top speed move shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist Use slower speeds until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower Squeeze the traction drive clutch grip against the right handle and the snow thrower will move Release it and the drive motion will stop To Engage Augers To engage the augers and start snow throwing squeeze the left hand auger clutch grip against the left handle Release to stop augers While the auger control is engaged squeeze the traction drive control to move release to stop Do not shift speeds while the drive is engaged NOTE This same lever also locks the auger control so you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process Release the auger control the interlock mechanism should keep the auger control engaged until the traction drive control is released Release the traction drive control to stop both the augers and the track drive WARNING To stop the auger both levers A must be released To Throw Snow CAUTION Check the area to be cleared for foreign objects Remove if any Move the weight transfer lever to the right then backward
45. ow O Ring Inlet Needle Seat amp Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Bow Drain Ass y wh sch sch ss sch 630766 640016 640053 631951 631024 632019 631028 631021 zech h cb md 631022 27136A 1 1 1 27554 Drain Plunger Gasket 1 640005 Main Nozzle Tube 1 632547 ORing 2 640055 High Speed Bowl Nut 1 27110 Bowl Nut Washer 1 630748 631027 Welch Plug Idte Mixture Well Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent 35 Craftsman Engine Model No 143 999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247 888510 36 Craftsman Engine Model No 143 999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247 888510 Key Part Key Part No No Description Qty No No Description Qty 90 611093 Flywheel W Ring Gear 92 650880 Belleville Washer 93 650881 Flywheel Nut 100 35135 Solid State Ignition 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 102 651024 Solid State Mounting Stud 103 651007 Screw Torx 110 35187 Ground Wire 110A 37047 Ground Wire 119 36448 Cylinder Head Gasket 120 36449 Cylinder Head 125 27878A Exhaust Valve Std 125 27880A Exhaust Valve 1 32 Os 126 34035 Intake Valve Std 126 34036 Intake Valve 1 32 Os 127 650691 Washer 130 6021A Screw 130A 650727 Screw 130B 650727 Screw 135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug 139 33369 Governor Gear Bracket 140 650836 Screw 149 27882 Valve Spring
46. racket Assembly Frame Assembly Friction Wheel Bearing Assembly Hex Lock Screw 5 16 18 x 625 Grade 5 Hex Washer Hd TT Screw Hex Washer Hd TT Screw Hex Washer Hd TT Screw Hex Washer Hd TT Screw Hex Washer Screw Hex Washer Screw TT Screw Hex Washer Head AB Screw Oval C Sunk Screw Actuator Shaft Hex Shaft Track Drive Flanged Weld Nut 410 24 Top Lock Nut 1 4 20 Jam Nut 3 8 24 Chain Links Sprocket 10T Chain Cotter Pin 2 8 6 4 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 i 2 1 719 0295A 725 0157 732 0209 732 0264 736 0105 736 0160 736 0176 736 0242 736 0270 736 0287 738 0924 741 0339 741 0563 741 0597 746 0897 746 0898 746 0948 746 0950 748 0190 748 0234 750 0903 750 0904 750 0997 756 0625 784 5590 784 5609 784 5648 784 5687 784 5688 784 5689A Description Track Housing Cable Tie Extension Spring Extension Spring Bell Washer Flat Washer Fiat Washer Bell Washer Beli Washer Flat Washer Shoulder Screw Flange Bearing Ball Bearing Hex Flange Bearing Auger Clutch Cable Drive Clutch Cable Track Steering Cable Trigger Control Spacer Shoulder Spacer Split Spacer Split Spacer Spacer Roller Cable Shift Bracket Steering Cable Bracket Frame Cover Auger Clutch Cable Bracket Drive cable Bracket Front Support Bracket NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number t
47. ration in this manual As A DANGER injury If you violate any of these rules you may cause serious injury to yourself or others forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a T This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and shouid not be used on or near any unimproved spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is availabie through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual Nee Read this owner s guide carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a snow thrower Children 14 years old and over should only operate a snow thrower under close parental supervision Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your snow thrower No one should operate this
48. s of some of the safety labels on your Craftsman snowthrower Please follow the instruction on these labels and maintain safety while using or servicing the equipment AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING AUGER KEEP HANDS FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY DANGER SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE UNCLOG GING DISCHARGE CHUTE HARDWARE PACK Lay the hardware pieces from the hardware pack on the figure here and you will have automatically sorted these according to the steps of the assembly procedure described later Only one unit of each hardware has been shown per group The number in parenthesis indicates the total number of the hardware needed in that group A Lock Washer 4 N Hex D 6 Hex Bolt 2 Ki 1 4 20 x 75 1 4 20 Handle Tab 2 5 16 18 x 1 75 L Hex Bolt 2 Chute Flange Keeper 3 4 Hex Nut 2 a I 7 N 1 4 20 x 75 N j Bel evile Washer 2 A 1 4 20 5 16 18 Mex Nut 4 Chute Z Fiange Bracket not shown 5 16 18x 1 50 Carriage Bolt 4 in actual size C G Hairpin Clip 1 Flat Hairpin NG gt 2 gt CZ O Clip 3 8 H D wina 2 Ca Philips Screw 2 Turn Trigger 2 Ra Cable Tie 2 Fiat Weld Nut 2 Shear Bolt 2 5 16 18x 1 5 Lock Nut 2 ASSEMBLY Traction Drive R Handle i Panel Control IMPORTANT This unit is shipped with engine oil but without gasoline in the engine After a
49. sher d and Hex Nut Figure 26 e Separate the housing from the frame assembly by standing in the operating position and lifting up on the handles The frame and housing will separate and the rear auger drive belt will come off the pulleys SLNAWLSNPaV Front Auger Drive Belt Figure 27 To remove the front auger drive belt push the idler pulley to the left and lift front auger drive belt from the front auger pulley See Figure 27 Replace both auger drive belts by following the preceding instructions NOTE When reassembling the two halves of the unit make sure that the auger drive cable is routed through the cable roller guide Drive Belt Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See Figure 25 Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing Remove four self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower Pulling the idler pulley upward roll the belt off the idler pulley and the engine pulley and lift belt off friction wheel disc See Figure 28 Friction Wheel Disc Remove old Friction Wheel mem prve Belt N Support Bracket Figure 28 22 e Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket drops on the auger pulley See Figure 28 Slip belt between friction wheel and friction disc
50. ssembly see OPERATION section of this manual for fuel selection and fill up NOTE To determine right and left hand sides of your snow thrower stand behind the unit with the engine farthest away from you See Figure 1 inset Your snow thrower has been completely assembled at the factory except the handle and the handle panel the discharge chute assembly the chute crank assembly and the shift rod These parts are shipped loose in the carton Removing From Carton Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground Remove all packing inserts e Remove all loose parts For a complete list of the loose parts refer to the following section Move the snow thrower out of the carton Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before discarding the carton Loose Parts See Figure 1 a Handle Panel and Chute Assembly b Right Hand Handle Handles Shi Rod Figure 1 c Left Hand Handle d Two piece Chute Crank Assembly e Shift Rod f Hardware Pack Assembly Tips For easier assembly purposes remove the chute from the carton and lay it on top of the engine Do not unwrap the chute till you have installed the handle panel and the clutch cables Tools Required 1 1 2 7 16 3 8 wrenches or a set of adjustable wrenches 2 Set of standard head screw drivers 3 Set of philips head screw drivers 4 Funnel to fill up gasoline WARNING Make certain the spark plug A wire
51. to propel itself 1 Incorrect adjustment of drive clutch Adjust drive clutch 2 Drive belt loose or damaged Replace drive belt Replace shear bolt 2 Stop engine disconnect spark plug wire and clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing 3 Stop engine disconnect spark plug wire and remove object from auger 4 Adjust properly 5 Replace belt Unit fails to discharge 1 Auger shear bolt broken snow 2 Discharge chute clogged 3 Foreign object todged in auger 4 Auger drive clutch cable not adjusted 5 Auger drive belt loose or damaged Track does notturn 1 Track control cable not inserted Insert the cable completely into the trigger assembly 2 Loosen two self tapping screws on each slot of bracket Retighten making sure that the bolt is completely at the bottom of the slot 2 Lower cable bracket not fully positioned against gear box For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above Vv y please contact your nearest SEARS service center 25 Ku O Kal gt Q m Ro 4 D O Cc D E m D I je O ie PARTS LIST SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 0 H P SNOW THROWER MODEL 247 888510 Description Description 629 0058 Harness for Headlight 736 0509 Special Washer 684 0008A Shift Arm Assembly 737 0133 Grease 0637 746 0896 Chute Deflector Control Cable 684 0053 Chute Crank Assembly 746 0901 Chute Deflector C
52. ttle control to FAST position Push key into the ignition slot so that it snaps into place Do not turn key Remove plastic bag and keep the second key in a safe place Rotate choke control to FULL choke position Push the primer button while covering the vent hole Remove your finger from the primer between primes Do not prime iftemperature is above 50 F prime two times between 50 F and 15 F and prime four times below 15 F Pull the starter handle rapidiy Do not allow the handle to snap back but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle As the engine warms up and begins to operate evenly rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF position If the engine falters return to FULL choke then slowly move to OFF choke position Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature Operate the engine at full throttle FAST when throwing snow Warm Start o If restarting a warm engine after a temporary shut down rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and do not prime Press the starter button Frozen Recoil Starter If the starter is frozen and will not turn the engine proceed as follows Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter If the engine still fails to start repeat the first two steps If continued attempts do n
53. ule push down on the shift rod and the shift arm assembly as far as it will go Once the ferrule slides into the hole turn it counter clockwise one more full turn and insert it in the hole in the shift lever Shift Chute Distance Lever Control Traction Assembly uge 43 Clip FlatWashe Figure 11 NOTE t may be necessary to pull the shift lever out of the sixth speed position and move it towards the fifth speed position until the ferrule slides into the hole without force Secure the ferrule to the shift lever with another 5 16 fiat washer and hairpin clip from group D of the hardware pack See Figure 11 e Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed in the Adjustment section before operating the snow thrower Attaching Turn Triggers Make sure that the right hand trigger cable is routed in front of the traction drive cable Feed the trigger cable up through the outer side of the slot in the handle panel Do notfeed the cable through the same side of the slot as the Z fitting Place the cable barrel fitting into the hole in the trigger You can find the triggers and associated hardware in group H of the hardware pack on page 5 Pull on the cable and rotate it around the bottom of the trigger with the inner cable in the slot until the cable end can be pushed into the trigger housing and snapped tight See Figure 12 Trigger Assembly inner
54. unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions Keep the area of operation clear of all persons especially small children and pets Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all door mats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate outer garments for winter Do not wear jewelry long scarfs or other loose clothing which could become entangied in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces Before working with gasoline extinguish all cigarettes and other sources of ignition Check the fuel before starting the engine Gasoline is an extremely fiammable fuel Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors while the engine is running or until engine has been allowed to cool at least two minutes Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion Use a grounded three wire plug in for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is running except where specifically recommended by manufacturer Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting t
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