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Owner’s Manual
9 Horse Power
28” Two-Stage Wheel Drive
Snow Thrower
Model No.
247.888530
CAUTION: Before Safety
using this product, Assembly
ES
read this manual and Operation
follow all safety rules Service
and operating Maintenance
instructions. Español
Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
770-10057F.fm
Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman FORM NO.
(7/2002)
Printed in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Warranty Information .........................................2 Service & Adjustment.........................................20 Safe Operation Practices ...................................3 Off-Season Storage ...........................................25 Assembly ...........................................................6 Trouble-Shooting ...............................................26 Operation ......................................................
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemi
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area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an Maintenance & Storage odorless and deadly gas. 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and alcohol or drugs. adjustment sections of this manual. 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine not touch. disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until t
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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) E Flanged Hex Bolt (6) Nut (6) Hex Bolt (2) 1/4-20 1/4-20 x .75 Handle Tab (2) 5/16-18 x 1.75 (2) Hex Bolt Chute Flange Keeper (3) 5/1
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ASSEMBLY Rear Right Left Front Discharge Chute Handle & Handle Panel Assembly Shift Chute Rod Crank Electric Start Cord Figure 1 IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil in the Tools Required engine, but without gasoline. After assembly, see 1. 1/2" , 7/16”, 3/8” wrenches or a set of adjustable OPERATION section of this manual for fuel selection wrenches and fill-up. 2. Set of pliers 3. Set of philips head screw drivers Removing From Carton 4. Funnel to fill up gasoline Cut
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Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do not tighten at this time. Attaching Chute Discharge Place the chute assembly over the chute opening Chute 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 Align holes of the hardware pack. here Insert hex bolt (1/
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then insert the end of the chute crank into the eye Slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the hole in the plastic bushing in the lower chute crank chute into the cable guide located on top of the bracket. See Figure 6 . engine. See Figure 8 . Plastic Bushing Cable Cable Hairpin Clip Guide Chute Crank Discharge Flat Washer Chute Lower Chute Flat Washer Crank Bracket Figure 6 Figure 8 Place the other 3/8 ID flat washer (from the same Tighten all loose hardware on the handle
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You will reach correct adjustment when there is Secure the ferrule to the shift lever with another 5/ minimal slack in the cable but it is not tight. Hold the 16 flat washer and hairpin clip from group C of the flats on the ferrule with pliers and tighten the jam hardware pack. See Figure 10 . nut against the ferrule. Check for correct adjustment of the shift rod, as instructed in the Adjustment section, before CAUTION: Cables will become loose if you do not operating the snow thrower
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• Secure the right turn trigger cable to the right lower Final Adjustments handle using cable tie provided in the hardware pack. Make sure not to wrap the drive cable. See Auger Control Figure 13 . To check the adjustment of the auger control, push Trigger Cable forward the left hand clutch grip until the rubber bumper is compressed. There should be slack in Cable Tie the clutch cable. Release the clutch grip. The cable should be straight. Make certain you can depress the auger con
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If you face resistance when moving the shift lever position for maximum clearance between the or the snow thrower wheels stop when they should ground and the shave plate. not, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and unthread the cable one turn. and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to If the wheels can still be turned when you engage desired position. the traction drive clutch grip, loosen the lock nut on Make certain t
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OPERATION Knowing Your Snow Thrower Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Traction Control/ Shift Lever Chute Distance Control Auger Control Lock Auger Control Headlight Chute Crank Fuel Discharge Oil Cap Chute Fill Spark Plug Chute Clean-Out Choke Tool Muffler Electric Starter Igni
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Shift Lever Skid Shoe 6 The shift lever is located in the center The skid shoe position is determined by the condition of of the handle panel and is used to the ground from where snow has to be removed. Higher 5 determine ground speed and the snow level, lower will be the skid shoe. Adjust it 4 direction of travel. It can be moved accordingly. 3 into any of eight positions. 2 Stopping Snow Thrower IMPORTANT: Always release traction 1 F the control before changing speeds. To stop the wh
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engine while in storage.To avoid engine problems, the snow thrower starter will normally be used, one the fuel system should be emptied before storage for should be installed by a licensed electrician. 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine When connecting the power cord, always connect and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See storage end into a three-hole grounded rece
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Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first for the snow conditions that exist. Use slower and then from the switch box on the engine. speeds until you are familiar with the operation of Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes the snow thrower. because the engine will not develop full power until Squeeze the traction drive clutch grip against the it reaches operating temperature. Operate the right handle and the snow thrower will move. engine at full throttle (FAST) when
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Operating Tips Chute Clean-Out Tool Clip NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. WARNING: The temperature of muffler and o surrounding areas may exceed 150 F. Avoid these areas. For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Figure 19 Slightly overlap each previous swath. Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for nor
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MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Avoid spillage of oil on rubber friction General Recommendations wheel and aluminum drive plate. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Auger Shaft The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover At least once a season, remove the shear bolts items that have been subjected to operator abuse from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the or negligence. To receive full value from the shaft. See Figure 21. warranty, operator must mai
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part number 737-0168. Before reassembling, Wheels remove old sealant and apply new sealant. Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season. Pull klick pin, remove wheels, IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case, since clean and coat axles with a multipurpose damage to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug automotive grease. See Figure 23. is free of grease in order to relieve pressure. Klick Pin Check V-Belts Follow instrcutions below to check the cond
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Refer to the viscosity chart for proper selection of WARNING: Temperature of muffler and engine oil. o o nearby areas may exceed 150 F(65 C). Checking Oil Level Avoid these areas. CAUTION: Before operating the snow thrower, check Spark Plug the engine oil level. Clean area around the spark plug base. With engine on level ground, the oil must be to Remove and inspect the spark plug. FULL mark on dipstick. Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted, Stop engine and wait se
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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS With the traction drive clutch released, there must WARNING: Always stop the engine, be clearance between the friction wheel and the disconnect spark plug wire and move it away drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. from the spark plug before performing any With the traction drive clutch engaged, the friction adjustments or repairs. wheel must contact the drive plate (Figure 34). If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable
