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Operator’s Manual
®
26” SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88970
• 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. 769-03956
6/4/2008
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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 .........................Pages 26-34 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 maintenan Ce & s torage do not modify 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 disengage
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS safety s ymbo 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 ta ting a Uge
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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 emo Ving f rom 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. assemb Ly 1. Observe the lower rear ar
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ASSEMBLY 5. Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See Figure 4. 6. Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of the engine. See Figure 5. 7. The extension cord for the electric starter 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 unit. s et-U P s
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ASSEMBLY Chute Clean-o ut t ool A chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip. See Figure 7. The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow. This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. Warning Chute Clean-out Tool Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before using the clean-ou
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ASSEMBLY a uger Control 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. Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: 1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. 2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to Starting the Engine in
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OPERATION Shift lev er Drive Control f our Way Chute Control™ a uger Control Gas Cap Chute assembly Oil f ill Recoil Starter Handle Clean Out Tool Primer ignition Key Throttle Control Choke Electric Start Control Button Electric Oil Drain a ugers Starter Outlet Skid Shoe Figure 10 Now that you have set up your snow thrower, it’s important to become ignition k ey acquainted with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 10. The ignition key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted
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OPERATION tH rott Le Contro L driV e Contro L/ aU ger Contro L LoC k DRIVE CONTROL The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position. Primer GO Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control starting. grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
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OPERATION • Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not CLean- oU t t oo L smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is Warning refueled or where gasoline is stored. Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut • Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have cap is closed properly and securely. stopped before using the clean-out tool to clear the chut
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OPERATION 2. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position. t o e ngage d riV e 3. Move choke to the ON position (cold engine start). If 1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move engine is warm, place choke in OFF position. shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse 4. Push primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover vent (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions hole when pushing. If engine is warm, push p
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE maintenan Ce s CHed ULe Warning Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the completed maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service engine to prevent unintended starti
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Changing engine o il NOTE: Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and once a season or every 50 hours thereafter. 1. Drain fuel from tank by running engine until the fuel tank is empty. Be sure fuel fill cap is secure. 2. Place suitable oil collection container under oil drain plug. 3. Remove oil drain plug. See Figure 13. 4. Tip engine to drain oil into the container. Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center. Oil Drain CaUtion P
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 3. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary by bending side electrode. See Figure 15. The gap should be set to .02-.03 inches (0.60-0.80 mm). Electrode 4. Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading. 5. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer. NOTE: When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1⁄2-turn after the spark plug seats
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE sHaVe PLate and s kid sH oes 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. To remove skid shoes: 1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which secure them to the snow thrower. 2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Figure 18. To remove shave plate: 1. Remove the carriage bolts and he
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Chute Control Once a season or every 25 hours of operation, whichever is earlier, check whether the four-way chute control™ cables have slackened. If the chute does not rotate fully, the chute control cables will have to be adjusted. Refer to Figure 21. To adjust these cables, proceed as follows: 1. Using a ½” wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex nuts found on one cable adjuster. 2. Grasp the metal cable housing and gently push upward to take up slack (usually no m
