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Operator’s Manual
45” SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88845
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
CAUTION: Before using
• ESPAÑOL
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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FORM NO. 769-04062
5/30/2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement ..................................Page 2 Off-Season Storage ..................................Page 24 Safe Operation Practices ..........................Pages 3-6 Troubleshooting ........................................Page 25 Safety Labels ............................................Page 7 Parts List ...................................................Page 26-32 Assembly ..................................................Pages 8-11 Repair Protection Agreement
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning Danger This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera- This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not tion practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safe Handling of Gasoline • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are • Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled slopes. on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash yo
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Main Tenan Ce & STorage Do no T Mo Dif Y engine • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and this manual. cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor. • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine diseng
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safe TY SYMbo LS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating bl
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SAFETY LABELS DANGER DANGER 1.KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING IMPELLER AND AUGER. CONTACT WITH IMPELLER OR AUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET. USE CLEAN-OUT TOOL TO UNCLOG 2. DISCHARGE CHUTE. DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOP ENGINE , 3. AND REMAIN BEHIND HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING MACHINE. TO AVOID THROWN OBJECTS INJURIES, 4. NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE AT BYSTANDERS. USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ON aVoiD injU rY fr oM GRAVEL SURFACES. ro TaTing a Uger
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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). r eMoVing f ro M Cra Te 1. Remove screws from the bottom of the crate securing the sides, and ends of the shipping crate. 2. Lift off the top off of the crate and set out of the way of the assembly area. 3. Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. 4. Remove any loose parts included wi
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ASSEMBLY 6. Place chute assembly onto chute base as shown in Fig. 4, making sure that the notches engage with the spiral end of chute directional control. 7. Secure flange keeper removed earlier with lock nuts and screws. Tighten down nuts securing the other two flange keepers. See Fig. 5. 8. If not already done, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the discharge chute into the cable guide extending over the top of the engine. See Fig. 4. 9. Normally the cable ties
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ASSEMBLY Tire Pressure Before operating, check tire pressure. Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear unevenly. aD jUSTM en TS Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to operat- ing the snow thrower. • For close snow removal on
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ASSEMBLY Testing a uger Drive Control When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” posi- tion, the cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight. Refer to Fig. 9 for location of controls. Warning Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. 1. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed in the Operation s
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OPERATION Drive Control Shift Lever Headlight Two-Way Chute Control™ Auger Control Wheel Steering Drift Chute Cutters Control Assembly Chute Directional Control Fuel Cap Choke Primer Oil Fill Ignition Key Clean-Out Tool Augers Recoil Starter Starter Handle Skid Shoe Button Oil Drain Electric Starter Outlet Figure 11 Now that you have setup your snow thrower, it’s important to become NOTE: Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine. acquainted with its controls and featu
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OPERATION o n / o ff SW iTCH DRIVE Press into the ON position when starting the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the OFF position. CONTROL r eCoi L STar Ter Han DLe This handle is used to manually start the engine. eLeCTri C STar Ter bUTT on Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s electric GO starter when plugged into a 120V power source. NOTE: Always release the wheel drive control before changing eLeCTri C STar Ter oUTL eT speeds. Failure to do so will
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OPERATION CLean- oUT Too L • Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to Warning prevent spilling. Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut • Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a minimum off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel stopped before unclogging. system or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in a quantity that can be used wi
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OPERATION r ecoil Starter r ePLaCing S Hear Pin S 1. Rotate choke control to CHOKE position. The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cot- ter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow 2. Depress primer. If it is 15°F or higher push primer two times, if thrower is designed so that the shear pins may shear. If the augers will below 15°F, push primer four times. not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See Figure 12. 3. Push rocker
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE engine Main Tenan Ce Warning Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Remove the ignition key to prevent unintended firing of the engine. Checking engine o il Maintain oil level 1. B e sure engine is upright and level at FULL 2. Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. 3. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4. U nsc
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. R emove choke control knob and safety key. Mounting 2. Loosen and remove the mounting screws from the snow hood. Screws 3. Slowly remove the snow hood, making sure that the primer bulb hose and ignition wire remain connected. See Figure 15. 4. Remove and inspect spark plug. 5. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are pitted, burned or fouled with deposits. Snow Hood 6. Check electrode gap w
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE a uger Shaft At least once a season, remove the shear pins on auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside shaft, and around the spacers and flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. See Figure 18. SHaVe PLaTe an D Ski D SHoe S 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. Skid Shoes NOTE: The skid shoes on this machine have two wear edges. When one side wears out,
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Move the remote chute lever on the control panel forward to pivot the upper chute down; move the lever rearward to pivot the upper chute up. Wheel drive control Refer to the Adjustment section of the Assembly instructions to adjust the wheel drive control. To further check the adjustment, proceed as follows: Friction Wheel 1. With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to run the fuel tank dry before tipping the unit forward), remove the frame cover underneath
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Remove Loosen Figure 25 Figure 24 See Figure 26. NOTE: Make sure that the location of the ferrule on the auger idler rod is maintained. 2. Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley. 3. Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable “Z” fitting. See Figure 27. 4. From both sides of the the frame assembly, use a 1/2” wrench to remove the three hex tap screws securing the frame to the auger housing as
