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OWNE 'S
UAL
MODEL NO=
536.885410
Caution-.
Read and Follow
4 HORSEPOWER
all Safety Rules
20" DUAL STAGE
and instructions
TRAC=PLUS
Before Operating
OPTIONAL ELECTRBC START
This Equipment
SNOW THROWER
• Assembly
o Operation
= Maintenance
° Service and Adjustments
- Repair Parts
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND Co., Chicago, aL. 60684 U.SoA.
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SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND A PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO & PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, FUEL .SAFETY BEFORE USE ® Read the owner's manual carefully
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SAFETY RU LES REPAIRtADJUSTMENTS SAFETY e Never operate the snow thrower near glass en- closures, automobiles, window wells, drop- e After striking a foreign object, stop the engine offs, and the like without proper adjustment of (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, the snow discharge angle,, Keep children and disconnect the cord on electric motors, thor- pets away. oughly inspect the snow thrower for any dam- age, and repair the damage before restarting ® Never operate the snow thrower
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PRODUCT SPECiFmCATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Snow Thrower.. It has been designed, engi- neered and manufactured to give you the best possible HORSE POWER: 4 hp dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily DISPLACEMENT: 10A9 remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- tedDepartment. We have competent, well-trained tech- cu. in. nicians and the proper tools to service or' repair this unit.. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1 quart
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE ............................................... 14-15 SAFETY RULES ................................................... 2,3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 4 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..............16-22 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................. 4 STORAGE ................................................................. 23 WARRANTY .............................................................4 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS .................. 24 TABLE
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ii ............... ASSE L¥ THIS SNOW THROWER iS EQUIPPED WITH "TRAC-PLUS" AND ONLY MOVES EFFECTIVELY WHEN ENGnNE iS RUNNING if your snow thrower must be moved without the aid of the engine, it will be easier' to pull the snow thrower' back- ward by the handles, rather than pushing° On start up, the track drive system may be tight and wilt loosen up as the snow thrower is used. After first use, check the track for tension and adjust if necessary.. See the Track Adjustment paragraph in the Service
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ASS L¥ Figure I shows the snow thrower in the shipping position. LOWER HANDLE Figure 2 shows the snow thrower completely assembled, CLUTCH Reference to the right and left hand side of the snow CABLE thrower is from the operator's position at the hand_e, CRANK ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON (See Fig 1) e Open the top flaps and remove the staples ® Cut all four corners of the carton from top to bottom UPPERHANDLE and lay the panels flat. ASSEMBLY o Cut and discard the plastic ties tha
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LY IIIllUIIlll IL illllllllllllll Ill _IIIllU I II J illlll ill iilll i_ IHlll ill_l Hj i_ I I CAUTION: IF YOU ARE REMOVING LEFT ADJUST NUTS TO MOVE EYE RIGHT BOLT IN OR ,_ SNOW FROM ANY ROCKY OR UNEVEN OUT SURFACES, RAISE THE FRONT OF THE BOOT' SNOW THROWER BY MOVING THE SKIDS DOWN. THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT ROCKS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM BEING PICKED UP AND THROWN BY THE AUGER. w_ NK TO INSTALL THE CRANK ASSEMBLY 51t6 INCH EYE BOLT LOCKWASHEB ADAPTER e On the right side of the handle, install the
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OPE AT O :: .... : : :. KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER, READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrationswith your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location oi various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference AUGER CLUTCH TRACTION LEVER .CLUTCHLEVER SHIFT ROD LEVER CRANK ASSEMBLY CHUTE DEFLECTOR BUTTON WEIGHT TRANSFER DISCHARGE CHUTE IGNITION KEY RECOIL STARTER HANDLE CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL HEIGHT ADJUST FIG
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,, Ill OPE A=f O li,,HUll m The operation of any snow th rower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage_ Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower. We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your glasses available at SEARS Retail or Catalog Stores. HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE O Turn the crank assembly to set the direction of the snow throwing_ e Loosen
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OPERATION TO USE WEIGHT TRANSFER SYSTEM ...................... .............................. In hard packed or heavy snow conditions, conventional snow throwers tend to ride up and leave uneven mounds of snow behind. For these conditions, your new tracked OFF snow thrower has a unique weight transfer system (See Fig, 11) designed to minimize ride-up, Stepping on the weight transfer pedal shiit s more weight to the auger housing. This weight transfer keeps the snow thrower in contact with the gr
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,H,I i i .......... OPE ATIO FILL GAS: CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE IN- Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade auto- motive gasoline., Be sure that the container you pour the DOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EX- gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other foreign HAUST CONTAINS CARBON MON- particles.. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long OXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. periods of storage in the container° KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTH-
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OPERATION WARM START o For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper bar is 1/8" above the skids. For extremefy hard- If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, rotate packed snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so ,hoke to "OFF" instead of "FULL" and push the primer that the scraper bar touches the ground )utton only once. J .... ,, , _,,_ ..... _1 u..ll . i.i - On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at 1-1/4" below the scraper bar (see Skids Height Ad- justment para
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Al TE A OE GENERA L RECONMENDATiONS o._(C.A,.SAN0 SPROCKETS) The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli- gence To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to properly maintain your' snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each sea- son AFTER FIRS
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TENANCE ENGINE ................... LUBRICATION MUST BE BETWEEN Check the crankcase oil level (See Fig 17) before FULL AND starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of con- ADD MARK tinuous use, Add S,A_E.,10W-30 motor oil or equivalenL . E(. NOTE: OIL LEVEL Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level, S,AE. 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make - • , _............. ,, i ,ll ii ill i ii starting easier in areas where the temperature is consis- tently 20° F, or l
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SERVMCE ANDADJUST E TS ,, ,H, SKID MOUNTING NUTS CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTTHE HEIGHT ADJUST SKID SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TIE BACK AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR RE- PAIRS. ............................. m=, TO ADJUST SKnDS HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjust- ment skids, located on the outside of the auger housing. These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower° HEIGHT ADJUST SKID For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids as follows: o Place extra she
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SERVmCE AND ADJUSTME T$ TO ADJUST THE CLUTCH CONTROL _ " ....:: .... ...... TRACTION DRIVE CABLES SPRING Periodic adjustment of the cables may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belts,.To check for correct DRIVE adjustment, the control lever must be in the full forward SPRING position, resting on the plastic bumper.. The control cables are correctly adjusted when the center of the "Z" Fitting is in the center of the hole and there is no slack in the cable (See Fig. 21) If adjustme
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SERViCEA D ADJUST ENTS TO REPLACE BELTS . ._,,:,...._ ...,,,.DRIVE PULLEY: 3t32 INCH"_'_K _ "_-- BELT GUIDE The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special con- BELT GUIDF_:._\ • "_(Left Hand) struction and should be replaced with original equipment beetsavailable from your nearest SEARS Store or Serv- ,.o?. ,- ,.c, ice Center. You will need the assistance of a second person while replacing the belts.. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing the fuel I ._l }_IMPELLER line.. Drain t
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SERV CEAN ADJUSTME TS TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDES There are two belt guides on your snow thrower, a left and righL After you replace a track or auger drive belt, you need to adjust one or both of the belt guides Proceed as follows for each belt: • Disconnect the spark plug wire. ® Remove the belt cover (See Fig. 23) ® Engage the auger drive clutch lever. ® Measure the distance between the belt guides and the belt (See Fig. 26)..The distance should be 3/32" for each guide. ® If adjustment is necess
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SERVICE A ADJUST E T$ TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL FRICTION WHEEL if the snowthrower will not move forward, and the friction TRUNION wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it, as HEX SHAFT follows: o Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing the fuel line Drain the fuel and reinstall the fuel line, o Disconnect the spark plug wire, ® Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end (See Fig 31)o e Remove the bottom panel (See Fig. 28), • Remove the self-tap screws from the bearing
