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Operator’s Manual
®
9 Horse Power
SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88790
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our web site: www.sears.com/craftsman
FORM NO. 769-02587
06/13/2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement ..................................Page 2 Service And Adjustment ...........................Page 15 Safety Labels ............................................Page 3 Off-Season Storage ..................................Page 19 Safe Operation Practices .........................Pages 4 Trouble Shooting ......................................Page 20 Assembly ..................................................Pages 6 Parts List .......................................
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SAFETY LABELS WARNING This symbol points out important safety instruc- tions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. R
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual. and feet. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all control 2. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never by
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position (standing directly behind the snow thrower, facing the handle panel). Removing From Carton 1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground. Remove and discard all packing inserts. 2. Move the snow thrower out of the carton. 3. Make certain the carton has been completely emptied before discarding it. Setting up Snow Thrower 1. Observe the low
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ASSEMBLY 4. Place the 4-way chute control in a centered position. See Figure 4. 5. Place chute assembly onto chute base (forward-facing) and secure chute control assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and cotter pin removed earlier. See Figure 5. 6. Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See Figure 6. 7. Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of the engine. See Figure 7. Figure
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ASSEMBLY The extension cord is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie and remove it before operating the snow thrower. Shear Pin Storage Two replacement auger shear pins are included with your snow thrower. They may be packed with this manual, or stowed in the snow thrower’s dash panel. See Figure 8. Refer to Augers on page 14 for more information regarding shear pin replacement. Adjustments Auger Control IMPORTANT: Prior to opera
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OPERATION Drive Control Shift Lever Four-Way Chute Control™ Auger Control Wheel Steering Control Headlight Electric Start Button Gas Cap Fuel Tank Oil Fill Engine Controls Chute Assembly Recoil Starter Handle Electric Starter Outlet Primer Ignition Key Choke Control Clean-out Tool Throttle Control Skid Shoe Choke Control Operating Controls WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Shift Lever The choke control is fo
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OPERATION Auger Control Four-Way Chute Control™ The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control The chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing panel. action. Release to stop. • To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze the button on the joy-stick and pivot the joy-stick to the rig
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OPERATION Electric Starter Before Starting Engine 1. Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded system. WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain. instructions and warnings on the machine and in WARNING: The optional electric starter is this manual before operating. equipped with a grounded three-wire power Oil cord and plug, and is designed to operate The engine was shipped with oil in the engine. Check oil level before
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OPERATION 2. Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making To Engage Augers sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing. 1. To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers. NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Auger Control Test Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower for the NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary i
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MAINTENANCE General Recommendations Check V-Belts 1. Always observe safety rules when performing Follow instructions below to check the condition of the drive belts any maintenance. every 50 hours of operation. 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by remov- 2. The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have ing two self-tapping screws. been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the snow t
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MAINTENANCE Changing Oil Check Augers Change engine oil after first two hours of operation and every 25 hours The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and thereafter. cotter pins. See Figure 10. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the In order to change oil, you will have to first drain the used engine oil snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. from the engine and then refill with fresh oil. 1. If the augers do not turn, check to see if the pins have sh
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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Replacing Belts Check the condition of both auger belt and drive belt every 25 hours of snow thrower operation. Replace if either shows signs of wear and tear. To remove and replace either the auger belt or the drive belt, follow the steps below and then proceed to the specific steps listed under respective sub-headings. 1. Remove belt cover by removing the two self-tapping screws that secure it to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 13. 2. Drain the gasoline from th
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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Drive Belt 1. a. Grasp the idler pulley and pivot it toward the right. See Figure 18. Insert a screw driver through aligning holes in both the idler bracket and the engine. This will release tension on drive belt. b. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. c. Lift the drive belt off engine pulley. See Figure 18. 2. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Figure 19. 3. Replace with new belt, first sliding it throug
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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments WARNING: Never attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running. Auger Control To adjust the auger control, refer to Auger Control Test, on page 12. Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 20. 3.
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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Drive Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows: 1. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. The unit should roll freely. 2. Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The unit should not roll freely. 3. With the drive contr
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OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the last possibility of snow is gone, the equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years. Preparing Snow Thrower Preparing Engine • When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated or metal storage Short-Term Storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a
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TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Remedy Problem 1. Choke not in ON position. 1. Move choke to ON position. Engine fails to start 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed. 4. Prime engine as instructed in “Operating Your Snow Thrower”. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean fuel line. 6. Blocked fuel line. 7. Insert key fully into the switch. 7. Safety key not in
