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Operator's Manual CRRFr MRN 24" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.881731 ,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL CAUTION" Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Visit our website: Hoffman www.craftsman.com Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. FormI/o 769-081740 (June21,2013) WarrantyStatement .............................. SafeOperationPractices...................... Assembly .................................... Operation.................................. Service&Maintenance ...................... Page2 Off-Season Storage ............................. Page23 Pages3-6 Troubleshooting ............................... Page24 Pages 8-11 PartsList................................... Pages26-43 Pages12-15 RepairProtectionAgreement ................... Page46 Pages16-22 Espa_ol ......................................... Page47 CRAFTSMAN TWOYEARFULLWARRANTY FORTWOYEARS fromthedateof purchase, this productiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship. Defectiveproductwill receivefree repairorfreereplacement if repairisunavailable. ADDITIONALLIFETIME LIMITEDWARRANTY on UPPERand LOWERCHUTE FORASLONG ASITISUSED bytheoriginalownerafterthesecondyearfromthedateofpurchase,the upperandlowerchuteofthissnowthrowerare warrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship asverifiedbya Sears authorizedserviceprovider.With proofofpurchase, youwill receivea new chutefreeofcharge.Youareresponsible for thelaborcostofinstallationandanycostincurredto verifythedefect. Forwarrantycoverage detailsto obtainrepairor replacement, visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com ThiswarrantycoversONLY defectsin materialandworkmanship. Warrantycoverage doesNOTinclude: • Expendable itemsthatcanwearoutfrom normalusewithin thewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedto augers,augerpaddles,drift cutters,skid shoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoilfilter. • Standard maintenance servicing,oil changes, ortune-ups. • Tirereplacement orrepaircausedbypunctures from outsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass. • Tireor wheelreplacement or repairresultingfrom normalwear,accident,or improperoperationormaintenance. • Repairsnecessary becauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedbyover-speeding theengine,orfrom impactingobjectsthat bendtheframe,augershaft,etc. • Repairsnecessary becauseofoperatornegligence, includingbutnot limitedto, electricalandmechanical damagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailureto maintaintheequipmentaccording to theinstructions containedinthe operator's manual. • Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto be contaminated or oxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbe usedwithin 30days ofitspurchasedate. • Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement. Thiswarrantyisvoidif thisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercial services or if rentedto anotherperson. Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom stateto state. SearsBrandsManagement Corporation, NoffmanEstates, IL60179 Engine Oil: 5W-30 Model Number Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline Serial Number Engine: MTD Date of Purchase Record the model number, serial number, and date of purchase above. © Sears Brands, LLC 2 Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed, couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or property of yourself and others.Readandfollow all instructions in this manual beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructions may resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol, HEED ITSWARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certain vehiclecomponents containor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingto the safeoperation practicesin this manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcanresultin seriousinjury. Thismachineiscapableof amputating fingers, hands,toesandfeet and throwingdebris. Failureto observethefollowing safety instructions could resultin seriousinjuryor death. Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto personswho read,understandandfollow the warningsand instructionsin this manualandon the machine. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS! birth defectsor other reproductiveharm. TRAINING Disengage all controlleversbeforestartingtheengine. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Failureto dosocan resultinseriousinjury tothe operatorand/orbystanders.Keepthis manual inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrocksurfaces. parts. Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto clearsnow. Befamiliarwith all controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhowto stop the machineanddisengagethemquickly. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis machine.Children 14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructionsandsafeoperation practicesinthis manualandonthe machineandbetrainedandsupervised byanadult. Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction. Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing patternto avoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystandersandthe like. Keepbystanders, petsandchildrenat least75feetfrom the machinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area. Exercise cautionto avoidslippingor falling, especiallywhenoperatingin reverse. PREPARATION Thoroughlyinspect the areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeall doormats,newspapers, sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which couldbetrippedoveror thrownbythe auger/impeller. Alwayswearsafetyglasses or eyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the eyes. Donot operatewithout wearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome entangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improve footing on slipperysurfaces. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforall machines with electricstartengines. Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except wherespecificallyrecommended inthe operator'smanual. Safe Handling of Gasoline: Toavoid personalinjuryor property damageuseextreme carein handling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive. Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledon yourselfor your clotheswhichcanignite. Washyour skinandchangeclothesimmediately. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailerbedwitha plastic liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfrom yourvehiclebefore filling. Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truckor trailer andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis not possible,thenrefuelsuch equipmenton atrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfrom agasoline dispensernozzle. Keepthe nozzleincontactwith the rim ofthe fuel tankor containeropening at all timesuntil fuelingiscomplete.Donot usea nozzlelock-opendevice. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition. Neverfuel machineindoors. Neverremovegascapor addfuel whilethe engineishot or running.Allow engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof filler neckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion. Replace gasolinecapandtightensecurely. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait.5minutesbeforestartingtheengine. To reduce firehazards, keep machine free ofgrass, leaves, orother debris build-up. Clean upoilorfuelspillage and remove any fuelsoaked debris. Never store themachine orfuelcontainer inside where there isanopen flame, spark orpilot light asonawater heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer orother gas appliances. OPERATION Useonlyattachmentsandaccessories approvedbythe manufacturer(e.g. wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.). Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistanceisfelt, thenpull rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo. Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscouldresult. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthismanual,usecareandgood judgment. Donot put handsor feetnearrotatingparts,inthe auger/impellerhousing or chuteassembly. Contactwith the rotatingpartscanamputatehandsand feet. CLEARING Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits operation.Doingsomakesthe machineunsafeandmaycausepersonal injury. Handcontactwith the rotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthe most commoncauseof injuryassociated with snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto cleanout the dischargechute. Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically returnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased. Toclearthe chute: A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE a. SHUTTHE ENGINE OFF! Neveroperatewith amissingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall safety devicesin placeandworking. b. Wait 10secondsto besurethe impellerbladeshavestopped rotating. Neverrunanengineindoors or inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas. c. Alwaysuseaclean-outtool, not yourhands. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE Donot operatemachinewhileunderthe influence of alcoholor drugs. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly. Referto the maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsof thismanual. Mufflerandenginebecomehot andcancauseaburn.Donot touch.Keep childrenaway. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting machinedisengageall control leversandstopthe engine.Waituntil the auger/impellercometo acomplete stop.Disconnect thesparkplugwire andgroundagainstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting. Exercise extremecautionwhenoperatingonor crossinggravelsurfaces.Stay alertforhiddenhazardsor traffic. Exercise cautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.Do not operateon steepslopes. Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessat frequentintervals to keepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspect machineforany damage. Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowardswindows, walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageor personalinjury causedbyaricochet. Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingor over-speed the engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine. Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystanders andpetsor allowanyonein front of the machine. Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjectto wearanddamage. Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsandreplace with originalequipmentmanufacturer's (OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useof partswhichdonot meetthe originalequipmentspecifications mayleadto improper performanceand compromisesafety! Donot overloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingto clearsnowat too fastof arate. Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light. Alwaysbesureof yourfootingandkeepafirm holdon the handles.Walk,neverrun. Disengage powerto the auger/impellerwhen transportingor not in use. Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifytheyengageanddisengage properlyandadjust,if necessary. Referto the adjustmentsectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions. Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup. If the machineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engine, disconnectthe sparkplugwire andgroundit againstthe engine.Inspect thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating. Maintainor replacesafetyandinstruction labels,asnecessary. Observe properdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to protectthe environment. Disengage all controlleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavethe operating position(behindthe handles).Waituntil the auger/impellercomesto acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthe chuteassembly, makingany adjustments,or inspections. Priorto storing,runmachineafewminutesto clearsnowfrom machineand preventfreezeupof auger/impeller. Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen flame,sparkor pilot light suchasa waterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc. Neverput yourhandin the dischargeor collectoropenings.Donot unclog chuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoff engineandremainbehind handlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season storage. 4 Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittings frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace if necessary. Donot crankenginewith sparkplug removed. Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission (CPSC) andthe U.S.Environmental ProtectionAgency(EPA), thisproducthasan Average Useful Life of seven(7)years,or 60 hoursofoperation.Atthe endof the Average Useful Life havethe machineinspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat all mechanical andsafetysystems areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively. Failureto dosocanresultin accidents, injuriesor death. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyenginein anyway. Tampering with the governorsetting canlead to arunawayengineandcauseit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper with factory setting of engine governor. NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS Engineswhich are certifiedto complywith Californiaandfederal EPA emissionregulations for SORE (SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertified to operate on regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethe following emissioncontrol systems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C), SecondaryAir injection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)if soequipped. SPARK ARRESTOR e This machineisequippedwith an internalcombustionengine andshould not be usedon or near any unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaust systemis equippedwith a sparkarrestormeeting applicable localor state laws (if any). Ira sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbe maintained in effective working order bythe operator. In the State of Californiathe aboveisrequired bylaw (Section 4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates mayhavesimilar laws.Federallaws apply on federal lands. Asparkarrestorfor the muffler is availablethrough your nearestSearsParts andRepairServiceCenter. SAFETY SYMBOLS Thispage 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. 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 inside WARNING-- blades while machine is running. There are rotating blades ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating Contact with the rotating WARNING--THROWN This machine parts, in the auger/impeller parts can amputate can cause serious personal injury. IS FLAMMABLE before refueling. CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. area. Engine exhaust contains carbon ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the engine's WARNING-- or chute assembly. OBJECTS Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes WARNING-- housing hands and feet. may pick up and throw and objects which WARNING--GASOLINE WARNING-- machine is running. There are rotating ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside WARNING-- while electric starter in the rain HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, muffler to cool before touching. WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the warnings and instructions in this manual become extremely the use of this power machine hot during to persons and on the machine. SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS! 6 operation. Allow engine and who read, understand and follow This page left intentionally blank. 7 NOTE:References to rightor left sideofthe snowthroweraredeterminedfrom behindthe unit in theoperatingposition(standingdirectlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Removing FromCarton 1. Cutthe cornersof the cartonandlaythe sidesflat on theground.Remove anddiscardall packinginserts. 2. Movethe snowthrowerout of the carton. 3. / Makecertainthe cartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit. / / / / / / Assembly 1. Placetheshift leverinthe Forward-6position. 2. Observe the lowerrearareaof the snowthrowerto besurebothcablesare alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handleupward.SeeFigure1. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperendsof eachcableareseatedproperlyin its bracket. 3. 4. Securethe handlebytighteningthe plasticwingknoblocatedonboththe left andrightsidesof the handle.SeeFigure2. Removeanddiscardany rubberbands,if present.Theyarefor packagingpurposesonly. k,. Figure2 Removewing nut andhexscrewfrom chutecontrolheadandclevispin and cotterpinfrom chutesupportbracket.Positionchute(forward-facing)over chutebase.SeeFigure3. f ChuteControlHead ................ / ChuteSupport Bracket j Figure3 J Figure 1 8 5. Placechuteontochutebaseandsecurechutecontrolheadto chutesupport bracketwith clevispinandcotter pinremovedearlier.SeeFigure4. 6. Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadto chutesupportbracketwith wingnut andhexscrewremovedearlier.SeeFigure5. 7. Insertthe chutedirectionalcontrolinto thesupportbracketonthe rearof the dashpanel.SeeFigure6. 8. Removethe hairpinclipfrom the rearofthe chutecontrolhead. 9. Insertchutedirectionalcontrolinto rearofthe chutecontrolhead.Secure the chutedirectionalcontrolto the chutecontrolheadwith the hairpinclip removedearlier.SeeFigure7. f Figure 6 f \ Figure 4 f Figure7 Figure5 9 Set-Up f ChuteClean-OutTool Achuteclean-outtool isfastenedto the top ofthe augerhousingwith amounting clip.SeeFigure8.Thetool isdesignedto cleara chuteassemblyof iceandsnow. Thisitem isfastenedwitha cabletieat the factory.Cutthe cabletie before operatingthesnowthrower. ChuteClean-OutTool Neveruseyour handsto clearaclogged chuteassembly,Shutoff engine and remainbehind handlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbefore usingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly. TirePressure Underany circumstancedo not exceedmanufacturer'srecommended psi. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintained at all times. Excessivepressure when seatingbeadsmaycausetirelrim assemblyto burstwith force sufficient to causeseriousinjury. Referto sidewall of tire for recommended / pressure. / ii Figure8 Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthe tire pressure before operatingthesnowthrower.Refertothe tire sidewall for tire manufacturer's recommended psianddeflate(orinflate)the tiresasnecessary. f NOTE:Equaltire pressure isto bemaintainedat all timesforperformancepurposes. Adjustments Smooth Surface Skid Shoes Thesnowthrowerskidshoes areadjusted upward atthefactoryforshipping purposes. Adjustthemdownward, if desired, priortooperating thesnowthrower. It is notrecommendedthat you operate this snowthrower on gravelas it caneasilypickup andthrow loose gravel,causingpersonalinjuryor damageto the snowthrower andsurroundingproperty. Forclosesnowremovalon asmoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheronthe augerhousing.Referto Figure9. Useamiddleor lowerpositionwhenthe areato beclearedisuneven,suchas agraveldriveway. NOTE:Ifyouchooseto operatethe snowthroweron agravelsurface,keep the skidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthe groundand the shaveplate. Figure9 Toadjustthe skidshoes: 1. Loosenthe four hexnuts (two oneachside)andcarriagebolts.Moveskid shoesto desiredposition.SeeFigure9. 2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeisagainstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon the skidshoes. 3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely. UnevenSurface 10 Thedistance snowisthrowncanbeadjusted bychanging theangleoftheupper chute.Todoso: Stopthe enginebyremovingthe ignitionkeyandloosenthe plasticwing knobfoundonthe left sideofthe chuteassembly. Pivotthe chuteupwardor downwardbeforeretighteningthe wingknob. SeeFigure10. 2. Auger Control Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower, carefully readand follow all instructionsbelow. Performall adjustmentsto verifyyoursnowthrower is operating safelyand properly. Checkthe adjustmentofthe augercontrolasfollows: 1. Theaugercontrolislocatedon the left handle.SeeFigure11inset.When the augercontrolisreleasedandinthe disengaged"up"position,the cable shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight. 2. Ina well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto Starting the Engineinthe Operationsection. .J Figure10 3. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe snowthrower),engage the auger. 4. Allowthe augerto remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10)seconds beforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes. f \\ 5. With theaugercontrolin the disengaged "up" position,walkto the front of the machine. 6. Confirmthat the augerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns of motion.Ifthe augershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionandshut off the engine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto stopbeforeadjustingthe augercontrol. 7. Toreadjustthe controlcable,loosenthe upperhexbolt onthe augercable bracket.SeeFigure11. 8. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(ordownwardto increase cabletension). 9. Retightenthe upperhexbolt. 10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeenachieved. .......... J Figure11 11 Shift Lever Drive Control J Auger Control Gas Cap \ Chute Directional Control Chute Assembly \\\ cI Recoil Starter Handle _ugerHousing_ \\_, Throttle ,L!, Control Choke Control :lectric Start Augers Button "Skid Shoe Oil Drain Electric Starter Outlet J Figure12 Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportantto becomeacquainted with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure12. Key Shift Lever Thekeyisasafetydevice.It mustbefully inserted in orderfor the enginetostart. Removethe keywhenthe snowthrowerisnot in use. I_ 1'_1 ' 2345 ' ' ' ' 6' NOTE:Donot turn the ignitionkeyinan attemptto start the engine.Doingsomaycauseit to break. ChokeControl Theshift leveris locatedonthe dashpanel.Placethe shiftleverintoanyofeight positionsto controlthe directionof travelandgroundspeed. Thechokecontrolisfoundonthe rearofthe engineandis activatedbyturningthe rotarychokeknobto the CHOKE position.Activatingthe chokecontrolclosesthe choke plateon the carburetorandaidsinstartingthe engine. Forward Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)isthe slowestand positionsix(6)isthe fastest. Reverse Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)speeds. One(1)lstheslowerand two(2)ls thefaster. MeetsANSiSafetySta.dards CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto thesafetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI). 12 | Throttlecontrol DriveControl/Auger Control Lock f DRIVE CONTROL Thethrottlecontrolislocatedonthe rearofthe engine.It regulatesthe speedofthe engineandwill shutoffthe enginewhen movedinto the STOP position. Depressing the primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe _e 444 engine'scarburetorto aid incold-weatherstarting. 3X RecoilStarter Handle Thishandleisusedto manuallystartthe engine. Thedrivecontrolislocatedonthe right handle.Squeezethe controlgripagainstthe handleto engagethe wheeldrive.Release to stop. Electric Starter Button Pressing the electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectricstarterwhen pluggedinto a 120Vpowersource. Electric Starter Outlet Requires the useof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda 120Vpowersource/ wall outlet. OUFill Thedrivecontrolalsolocksthe augercontrolsoyoucanoperatethe chute directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthesnowthrowingprocess.Ifthe auger controlisengagedsimultaneouslywiththe drivecontrol,the operatorcanrelease the augercontrol(onthe left handle)andthe augerswill remainengaged.Release bothcontrolsto stopthe augersandwheeldrive. NOTE:Alwaysreleasethe drivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failureto dosowill resultinincreasedwearon yourmachine'sdrivesystem. OverheadChute Directional Control Engineoil levelcanbecheckedandoil addedthroughtheoil fill. /CHUTE GasCap Unthreadthe gascapto addgasolinetothe fuel tank. DIRECTIONAL DISCHARGE LEFT CONTROL ADJUSTABLE CHUTETILT Auger Whenengaged,the augerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintothe augerhousing. ChuteAssembly Snowdrawninto the augerhousingisdischarged out the chuteassembly. J AugerControl f The overheadchutedirectionalcontrolislocatedin the centerofthe snowthrower AUGER CONTROL betweenthe handlepanelandlowerhandle.Tochangethe directioninwhichsnow isthrown,rotatethe chutedirectionalcontrol. SkidShoes Positionthe skidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelorcrushedrocksurfaces. Theaugercontrolislocatedon the left handle.Squeeze the controlgripagainstthe handleto engagethe augerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Release to stop. 13 Clean-OutTool Donot overfill the fueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethe tankcapisclosed properlyandsecurely. Becarefulnot to spillfuelwhen refueling.Spilledfuel orfuel vapormay ignite.If anyfuel isspilled,makesurethe areaisdry beforestartingthe engine. Neveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine and remainbehindhandlesuntil all movingparts havestoppedbefore usingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly. Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontactwith skinor breathingofvapor. Thechutedean-outtool isconvenientlyfastenedto the rearofthe augerhousing with amountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedin thechuteassembly duringoperation,proceedasfollowsto safelycleanthe chuteassemblyandchute opening: Useextreme carewhen handling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel the machineindoorsor while the engine ishotor running. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipes and othersourcesof ignition. 1. Release boththe AugerControlandthe DriveControl. 2. Stopthe enginebyremovingthe ignitionkey. 3. Removethe clean-outtool from the clipwhichsecures it to the rearof the augerhousing. 4. Usetheshovel-shaped endof the clean-outtool to dislodgeandscoopany snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthe chuteassembly. 5. Refasten the clean-outtool to the mountingdip on the rearof the auger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkeyandstartthe snowthrower'sengine. 6. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe snowthrower),engage the augercontrolforafewsecondstoclearanyremainingsnowandicefrom the chuteassembly. 1. Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcapto fuel. 2. Afuel levelindicatoris locatedinthe fuel tank.SeeFigure12inset.Be carefulnotto overfill.Filltank until fuel reachesthe fuellevelindicatorto allowspacefor fuelexpansion. Starting The Engine Alwayskeephandsandfeet clearof moving parts. Donot usea pressurized starting fluid. Vaporsareflammable. flOTE:Allowthe engineto warmupfor afewminutesafter starting.Theenginewill not developfull poweruntil it reachesoperatingtemperatures. BeforeStarting Engine Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarnings onthe machineandin this manualbeforeoperating. 1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolarein thedisengaged (released) position. 2. Insertkeyinto slot.Makesureit snapsinto place.Donot attemptto turn the key. NOTE:Theenginecannotstartwithoutthe keyfully insertedinto the ignitionswitch. Oil Theunit wasshippedwith oil inthe engine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperationto ensureadequateoil in the engine. ElectricStarter flO?E:Besureto checkthe engineonalevelsurfacewith the enginestopped. 1. Removethe oil filler cap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean. 2. Insertthe cap/dipstickinto the oil filler neck,but do NOTscrewit in. 3. Removethe oil filler cap/dipstick.Ifthe levelislow,slowlyaddoil (5W-30, with aminimumclassification of SF/SG) until oil levelregistersbetweenhigh (H)andlow (L). 4. Theelectric starter isequippedwith a groundedplug, andis designedto operateon 120volt AChouseholdcurrent. It must beusedwith a properly groundedthree-prong receptacleat all times to avoidthe possibility of electricshock.Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electricstarter. DONOTuseelectricstarter in the rain. flOTE:Donot overfill.Overfillingwith oil mayresultin enginesmoking,hard startingor sparkplug fouling. Determinethatyourhome'swring isathree-wiregroundedsystem.Aska licensed electricianif youarenot certain. Replace andtighten cap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine. Ifyouhavea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedasfollows.If youdonot havethe properhousewiring, DONOTusethe electricstarterunderanyconditions. Gasoline Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombustionchamber deposits)witha minimumof87 octane.Gasoline with up to 10%ethanolor 15% MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture or dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterinthe fuel tank.DONOTuseE85 gasoline. 1. Pluganextensioncordinto the outletlocatedon the engine'ssurface.Plug the otherendofextensioncordintoathree-prong120-volt,grounded,AC outlet inawell-ventilatedarea. Theextensioncordcan beany length, but must be ratedfor 15ampsat 125volts,groundedand ratedfor outdoor use. Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawith the enginestopped.Donot smokeor allowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineisrefueledor where gasolineisstored. 14 2. ToEngageDrive Movethrottle controlto FAST (rabbit)_Jl__ position. 1. With the 3 Move choke tothe CHOKE I,'I pos t on eng co,d nestart),fengine sthrottlecontrolinthe Fast(rabbit)_ _1 into oneof the sixforward(F)positionsor two reverse(R)positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor thesnowconditionsanda paceyou'recomfortable with. warm,placechokein RUNposition. 4. 5. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto covervent holeinprimerbulb whenpushing.Ifengineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscovervent holewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated. flOTE:Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usetheslowerspeedsuntilyouare comfortableandfamiliarwith theoperationof the snowthrower. Pushstarterbuttonto startengine.Oncethe enginestarts,immediately releasestarterbutton.Electricstarterisequippedwith thermaloverload protection;systemwill temporarilyshut-downto allowstarterto coolif electricstarterbecomes overloaded. 2. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleandthe snowthrowerwill move.Release it anddrivemotionwill stop. NOTE:NEVER repositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor directionof travel) without first releasingthe drivecontrolandbringingthesnowthrowerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snowthrower'sdrive system. Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrolto RUNposition.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokepositionfor a shortperiodof time,andthenslowlyrotatethe chokeinto RUNposition. 6. position,moveshift lever Afterengineisrunning,disconnectpowercordfrom electricstarter.When disconnecting, alwaysunplugthe endat the wall outletbeforeunplugging the oppositeendfrom the engine. ToEngageAuger Toengagetheaugerandstartthrowingsnow,squeezethe augercontrol againstthe left handle.Release to stopthe auger. Recoil Starter ReplacingShearPins Eachaugerbladeissecuredto the spiralshaftwith ashearpinandbow-tieclip.If anaugerbladestrikesa foreignobjector icejam, the pinwill shearoff to prevent damageto the blade.Ifan augerbladedoesnot turn, checkto seeif its pinhas shearedoff. SeeFigure13. Donot pull the starter handlewhilethe engine running. 1. Movethrottle controlto FAST (rabbit)_ _j position. 2. Movechoketo the CHOKE I,.1position(coldenginestart).If engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition. 3. Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsureto covervent holewhenpushing. If engineiswarm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto be repeated. 4. Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntil it beginsto resist,then pullquickly andforcefullyto overcome the compression. Donot releasethe handleand allowit to snapback.ReturnropeSLOWLY to originalposition.If required, repeatthisstep. 5. NEVER replacethe augershear pinswith anything otherthan SearsSKU# 88389/0EMPart No.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Any damageto the augergearboxor other componentsasa result of failing to do sowill NOTbe coveredbyyour snowthrower's warranty. Alwaysturn off the snowthrower's engine and removethe keypriorto replacingshearpins. Asthe enginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrolto RUNposition.Ifthe enginefalters,restartengineandrunwith chokeat half-chokepositionfor a shortperiodof time,andthenslowlyrotatethe chokeinto RUNposition. E Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation, never leavethe machine unattended with the engine running. Turnthe engine off after useand removekey. Stopping TheEngine Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefor afewminutesbefore stoppingto helpdry offany moistureon the engine. 1. Movethrottle controlto OFFposition. 2. Removethe key.Removing the keywill reducethe possibilityof unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentisnot inuse.Keepthe keyina safeplace.Theenginecannotstartwithout the key. 3. Wipeanymoistureawayfrom the controlson the engine. J 15 Figure13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Followthe maintenance schedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes service guidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted maintenancetasks.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenteror to scheduleservice, Beforeperformingany type of maintenance/service,disengageall controls andstop the engine.Wait until all moving partshavecometo a complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and groundit againstthe engine to preventunintendedstarting. simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. 1. Engineoil level 1. Check 2. Looseor missinghardware 2. Tightenor replace 3. Unitandengine. 3. Clean Ist 5hours 1. Englneoil 1. Change Annuallyor 25hours 1. Sparkplug 1. Check 2. Controllinkagesandpivots 2. Lubewith light oil 3. Wheels 3. Lubewith multipurposeautogrease 4. GearshaftandAugershaft 4. Lubewith light oil Annuallyor 50hours 1. Englneoil 1. Change Annuallyor 100hours 1. Sparkplug 1. Change BeforeStorage 1. Fuelsystem 1. Runengineuntil itstopsfrom lackoffuel EachUseand every 5 hours GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS CheckingEngine Oil Beforelubricating, repairing,or inspecting, disengageall controlsandstop engine.Wait until all movingparts havecometo acompletestop. NOTE:Checkthe oil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil levelismaintained. Whenaddingoil to the engine,referto viscositychartbelow.Engineoil capacity is600ml(approx.20oz.).Donot over-fill.Usea4-stroke,or anequivalenthigh detergent,premiumquality motoroil certifiedto meetor exceedU.S.automobile manufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassificationSG,SF.Motoroilsclassified SG,SFwill showthisdesignationon thecontainer. 1. Removethe oil filler cap/dipstkkandwipethe dipstickclean. 2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,but do NOTscrewit in. 3. Removethe oil filler cap/dipstick.Iflevelis low,slowlyaddoil until oil level registersbetweenhigh(H)andlow (L).SeeFigure14. 4. Replace andtighten cap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine. J Changing EngineOil Figure14 NO/E:Change the engineoil after the first 5 hoursof operationandoncea season or every50 hoursthereafter. 1. Drainfuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil the fueltank isempty.Besure fuelfill capissecure. 2. Placesuitableoil collectioncontainerunderoil drainplug. 3. Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure15on next page. 4. Tipunit to drainoil intothe container.Usedoil mustbedisposedofat a propercollectioncenter. Usedoil isa hazardouswaste product. Dispose of usedoil properly. Donot discardwith householdwaste. Checkwithyour localauthorities or Sears ServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities. Reinstallthe drainplugandtighten it securely. 16 Refillwith the recommended oil andcheckthe oil level.SeeRecommended OilUsagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis20ounces. (%-40 °-20 o 0o 20o 40o (oc) Oil Drain -30° -20° -10 ° 0° Plug \ DONOTuse nondetergentoil or 2-strokeengine oil. it couldshorten the engine'sservicelife. 7. Reinstallthe oil filler cap/dipsticksecurely. Figure15 E Thoroughlywashyour handswith soapandwater assoonaspossibleafter handlingusedoil. SparkPlug CheckingSparkPlug DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplug removed.DONOTcrankenginewith sparkplug removed. Ifthe engine hasbeenrunning,the muffler will bevery hot. Becarefulnot to touchthe muffler. NOTE:Checkthe sparkplugonceaseasonor every25 hoursof operation.Change the sparkplugonceaseasonor every100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation, the sparkplug mustbeproperlygappedandfreeof deposits. 1. Removethe sparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchto removethe plug.SeeFigure16. 2. Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug.Discardthe sparkplugif thereisapparent wear,or if the insulatoriscrackedor chipped.Cleanthe sparkplugwith a wirebrushif it isto be reused. 3. Measurethe pluggapwith afeelergauge.Correctasnecessary bybending sideelectrode.SeeFigure17.Thegapshouldbesetto .02-.03inches(0.600.80mm). 4. Checkthatthe sparkplug washerisin goodconditionandthreadthe spark plug inbyhandto preventcross-threading. 5. Afterthe sparkplug isseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchto compress the washer. SparkPlugBoot Figure16 Electrode NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten 1/2-turnafterthe sparkplug seatsto compressthe washer.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,tighten 1/8- to 1/4-turnafter the sparkplugseatsto compressthewasher. Thesparkplug mustbe tightened securely.Aloosesparkplug can become very hot andcan damagethe engine. Figure 17 17 Lubrication "I GearShaft Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedat leastonceaseasonor after every25 hoursof operation. I. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it stops. 2. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsonthe auger housing. 3. Removethe lowerframecoverfrom the undersideof the snowthrowerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. 4. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil) to the hexshaft.SeeFigure 18. NOTE: Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft,becarefulnot to get anyoil onthe aluminum driveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinderthe snowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoffany excessor spilledoil. Wheels J Figure18 f Atleastonceaseason,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoattheaxleswitha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels. Auger Shaft Atleastonceaseason,removethe shearpinson augershaft.Spraylubricantinside shaft,andaroundthe spacers andflangebearingsfoundat eitherendof the shaft. SeeFigure19. f_S / ShavePlate and Skid Shoes Theshaveplateandskidshoeson the bottomofthe snowthroweraresubjectto wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodkallyandreplacedwhennecessary. flOT£:Theskidshoeson thismachinehavetwo wearedges.Whenonesidewears out,theycanberotated180°to usethe otheredge. Toremoveskidshoes: Remove thetwocarriage bolts,washers, andhexflangenutsthatsecure eachskidshoetothesnowthrower. Figure19 2. Reassemble newskidshoeswith the fourcarriagebolts(two on eachside), washers,andhexflangenuts.Referto Figure20. f Toremoveshaveplate: 1. Removethe carriageboltsandhexnutswhichattachit to the snowthrower housing. 2. Reassemble newshaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriageboltsareto the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure20. NOTE: Angers not shown for clarity. Figure20 18 4_ Adjustments f Shift Cable If the full rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,referto the figureto the right andadjusttheshift cableasfollows: I, Placethe shift leverinthe fastestforwardspeedposition(F6). 2. Loosenthe hex nut onthe shift cableindexbracket.SeeFigure21. 3. Pivotthe bracketdownwardtotake upslackinthe cable. 4. Retightenthe hexnut. / Drive Control Whenthe drivecontrolis releasedandinthe disengaged "up" position,the cable shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight. Also,if thereisexcessive slack inthe drivecableor if the unit experiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cable mayneedto beadjusted.Checkthe adjustmentof the drivecontrolasfollows: 1. With thedrivecontrolreleased,pushthe snowthrowergentlyforward.The unit shouldroll freely. Figure21 E 2. Engagethe drivecontrolandgentlyattemptto pushthe snowthrower forward.Thewheelsshouldnot turn. Theunit shouldnot roll freely. 3. With thedrivecontrolreleased,movethe shift leverbackandforth between the R2positionandthe F6positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbeno resistanceinthe shift lever. 4, If anyof the abovetestsfailed,the drivecableisinneedof adjustment. Proceedasfollows: a. Shutoff the engineasinstructedinthe Operationsection. b. Loosenthe lowerhexbolt onthe drivecablebracket.SeeFigure22. c. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(ordownwardto increasecabletension). d. RetJghten the lowerhexbolt. Chute If the chutefallsto remainstationaryduringoperation,the pre-loadof the chute canbeadjustedbytighteningthe hexnut foundonthe front ofthe chutecontrol head. Figure22 Toincrease the preload,tighten the hexnut clockwisein lg turnintervals. SeeFigure23. 2. If thechutedirectionalcontrolisdifficult to crank,decreasethe preloadby looseningthe hexnut counterclockwise in lg turnintervals. // J Figure23 19 f Auger Control Referto theAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingtheaugercontrolcable. Skid Shoes Referto theAssemblysectionforinstructionson adjustingtheskidshoes. 8eR Replacement Auger Belt Toremoveandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt, proceedasfollows: I. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it stops. 2. Removethe plasticbelt coveronthe front of the enginebyremovingthetwo self-tappingscrews.SeeFigure24. 3. Rollthe augerbeltoffthe enginepulley.SeeFigure25. 4. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsonthe auger housing. 5. Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof the snowthrowerby removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. SeeFigure26. J Figure24 ,J Figure 25 .J Figure 26 2O Loosenandremovethe shoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt keeper.Referto Figure27. Removethe belt fromaroundthe augerpulley,andslipthe belt betweenthe supportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure28. NOTE:Engagingthe augercontrolwill easeremovalandreinstallationof the belt. 8. Reassemble augerbeltbyfollowing instructionsinreverseorder. NOTE:DoNOTforgetto reinstallthe shoulderscrewandreconnectthespring to the frameafterinstallingareplacement augerbelt. Performthe AugerControltestoutlinedinthe Assemblysectionof this manual. Drive Belt NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustberemovedandspecialtoolsarerequiredin order to replacethe snowthrower'sdrivebelt. Contactthe nearestSearsParts& Repair Centerto havethe drivebelt replaced. FrictionWheel Removal Figure27 If the snowthrowerfailsto drivewith the drivecontrolengaged,andperforming the drivecontrolcableadjustmentfailsto correctthe problem,the frictionwheel mayneedto bereplaced.Followthe instructionsbelow.Examinethe frictionwheel rubberfor signsofwearorcrackingandreplacewheelif necessary. 1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it stops. 2. Placethe shift leverinfirst Forward(F1)position. 3. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restson theauger housing. 4. Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof the snowthrowerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. 5. Removethe right-handwheelbyremovingthe screwandbellwasherwhich secureitto the axle.SeeFigure29. F Figure28 J Figure29 21 6. f Carefullyremovethe hexnut andwasherwhichsecures the hexshaftto the snowthrowerframeandtightlytap the shaft'sendto dislodgethe ban bearingfromthe rightsideofthe frame.SeeFigure30. NOTE:Becarefulnot to damagethe threadsonthe shaft. 7. Carefullypositionthe hexshaftdownwardandto the [eft beforecarefuNy slidingthe frictionwheelassemblyoff the shaft.SeeFigure31. NOTE:If you'rereplacingthe frictionwheelassemblyasawhole,discardthe wornpartandslidethe newpartontothe hexshall 8. FoNow the stepsabovein reverseorderto reassemble components. 9. Performthe test previouslydescribedinthe DriveControlsection. Ifyou'redisassembling the frictionwheelandreplacingonlythe rubberring, proceedasfollows: NOTE:Notall frictionwheelsareserviceable. If thisisthe case,simplyreplacethe frictionwheelassembly. 1. Removethefour screwswhichsecurethe frictionwheel'ssideplates together.SeeFigure32. 2. Removethe rubberringfrom betweenthe plates. 3. Reassemble thesideplateswith anewrubberring. J Figure30 f NOTE:Whenreassembling thefriction wheelassembly, makesurethat the rubberringiscenteredandseatedpropertybetweenthe sideplates.Tighten eachscrewonlyonerotationbeforeturningthe wheelclockwiseand proceedingwith the nextscrew.Repeatthis process severaltimesto ensure the platesaresecuredwith equalforce(between6ft-[bsand9ft-[bs). 4. Slidethe frictionwheelassemblybackontothe hexshaftandfoNowthe stepsabovein reverseorderto reassemble components. 5. Performthe test previouslydescribedinthe DriveControlsection. J Figure31 ,J Figure 32 22 If the snowthrowerwill not beusedfor 30daysor longer,or if it is theendof thesnowseasonwhenthe lastpossibilityof snowisgone,the equipmentneedsto bestored properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom thesnowthrowerformanymoreyears. PreparingEngine PreparingSnowThrower Enginesstoredover30daysneedto bedrainedof fuel to preventdeteriorationand gumfromforminginfuel systemor on essentialcarburetorparts.If thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduringstorage,youmayneedto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel systemcomponents,servicedor replaced. Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilatedor metalstorageshed, careshouldbetakento rustproofthe equipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone, coatthe equipment,especially anychains,springs,bearingsandcables. 1. Removeall fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it stops.Donot attemptto pourfuelfrom the engine. Followlubricationrecommendations. 2. Changetheengineoil. 3. Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz.(30ml) ofcleanengineoil into the cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe sparkplug. 4. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,andunder,around,andbehindmuffler. Applya lightfilm ofoil on anyareasthat aresusceptibleto rust. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment. Storeequipmentinaclean,dry area. Inflatethe tiresto the maximumPSI.Referto tire sidewall. Storeinaclean,dry andwell ventilatedareaawayfromanyappliancethat operateswith aflameor pilot light,suchasa furnace,waterheater,or clothesdryer.Avoidanyareawitha sparkproducingelectricmotor,or where powertoolsareoperated. Neverstore snowthrower with fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated areas,where fuel fumes may reachan openflame, sparkor pilotlight ason a furnace,water heater,clothesdryeror gasappliance. If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. Keepthe enginelevelinstorage.Tiltingcancausefuelor oil leakage. 23 Disconnect the sparkplug wireandgroundit againstthe engine to prevent unintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service, disengageall controls andstop the engine.Wait until aHmovingparts havecometo a completestop.Alwayswear safetyglassesduringoperation or while performingany adjustmentsor repairs. Thissection addresses minorservice issues. Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenterorto schedule service, simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY=HOMP. Engine fails to start 1. Choke control not in CHOKE position. 1. Move choke control to CHOKE position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connectwire 3. Faulty spark plug. 3. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 4. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. Engine not primed. 5. Prime engine as instructed 6. Key not inserted. 6. Insert key fully into the switch. 7. Extension cord not connected (when Engine running erratically/ RPM (hunting 1. Engine running on CHOKE. in the Operation 7. Connect one end of the extension Section. cord to the electric starter outlet and the other end to a threeprong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet. using electric start button, on models so equipped). inconsistent to spark plug. 1. Move choke control to RUN position. 2. Stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Water or dirt in fuel system. 3. Drain fuel tank by running with fresh fuel. 4. Carburetor 4. or surging) out of adjustment. 5. Over-governed engine until it stops. Refill Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center. 5. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center. engine. Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged Lossof power 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. 2. Gas cap vent hole plugged. 2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be certain vent hole is clear. 1. Drive cable in need of adjustment. 1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Service and Maintenance section. 2. Drive belt loose or damaged. 2. Have drive belt replaced. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center. 3. Worn friction 3. Have friction wheel replaced at a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Unit fails to propel itself 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration continues, have unit serviced by a Sears Parts & Repair Center. auger. wheel. NEED MORE HELP? Find this and a[[ your Get answers from other our team product manuals of home experts. online, Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home. Find information and tools to help Mth home projects. 24 Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Unit fails to discharge snow 1. Chute assembly clogged. 2. Foreign object lodged Chute fails to easily rotate 180 degrees 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of auger housing with clean-out tool or a stick. in auger. 2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove object from auger with clean-out tool or a stick. 3. Auger cable in need of adjustment. 3. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly section. 4. Auger belt loose or damaged. 4. Replace auger belt. Refer to Service and Maintenance section. 5. Shearpin(s) sheared. 5. Replace with new shear pin(s). 1. Chute assembled incorrectly. 1. Disassemble directed NEED MORE HELP? YotJU,fir_} the _: swe a_] :m,_" Yeo_:__._a_,a_emy[f_eo_@_,,,,,,, fo_' free! o Find this and a[[ your Get answers from other our team product manuals of home experts, online. o Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home_ Find information and tools to help with home projects. 25 chute control and reassemble in the Assembly section. as Craftsman Snow ThrowerModel 247.881731 18 8 o,/" / _\\/ 1 15 17 \\\\ 514 / 36/ 31 21 _"/ 29 J 33 31 I 34 i27 26 Craftsman SnowThrowerModel 247.881731 m M 1. 731-2635 Snow Removal Tool Mount 28. 684-04265-4044 Housing 2. 684-04057A-0637 Impeller 12" Dia. 29. 684-04107-0637 Spiral Assembly, LH 684-04108-0637 Spiral Assembly, RH Assembly, Assembly, Auger 24" 3. 710-0347 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.75, Gr5 30. 4. 710-0451 Bolt, Carriage, 31. 731-04870 Spacer, 1.25 OD x .75 ID x 1.00 5. 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750 32. 736-0188 Washer, Flat, .76 x 1.49 x .06 Screw, Carriage, 33. 741-0493A Bushing, Flange, .80 ID x .91 OD 790-00087A-0637 Housing, 5/16-18, .750 Grl 6. 710-0703 7. 712-04063 Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon 34. 8. 712-04064 Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20, Nylon 35. 790-00120-4044 Shave Plate, 2.25 x 23.66 731-06439 Slide Shoe 1/4-20, .750, Gr5 I" Hex Bearing 9. 712-04065 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Nylon 36. 10. 714-04040 Cotter Pin, Bow-tie 37. 918-0123A Housing, Auger, RH Reduced 11. 936-0159 Washer, Flat, .349 x .879 x .063 38. 918-0124A Housing, Auger, LH Reduced Nut, Push-on, .25 Dia 39. 921-0338 Seal, Oil, .750 x 1.00 x .125 40. 741-0662 Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.0 x .59 12. 926-04012 13. 731-07525 Chute, Adapter 14. 732-04460 Spring, Extension, .38 OD x 4.59 41. 710-0642 Screw, Self-tapping, 15. 736-0174 Washer, Wave, .625 x .885 x .015 42. 711-04285 Axle, Auger, 24" 914-0161 Key, Hi-pro 3/16 x 5/8 5" Dia I/4-20, 0.750 16. 736-0242 Washer, Bell, .340 x .872 x .060 43. 17. 946-04230A Clutch 44. 715-04021 Pin, Dowel, .25 OD x 1.2 18. 931-2643 Snow Removal Tool 45. 917-04126 Shaft, Worm .75 OD 917-04861 Gear, Worm 20T Cable, Auger, 47.23" 19. 738-0143 Screw, Shoulder, .498 x .34, 3/8-16 46. 20. 938-0281 Screw, Shoulder, .625 x .17, 3/8-16 47. 718-04071 Collar, Thrust 21. 738-04124A Shear Pin, .25 x 1.50 48. 721-0325 Plug, I/4 x .437 721-0327 Seal, Oil, .75 x I x .131 22. 941-0245 Bearing, Hex Flange x .75 ID 49. 23. 941-0309 Bearing, Ball, .75 ID x 1.85 OD 50. 936-0351 Washer, Flat, .760 ID x 1.50D 24. 756-04224 Flat Pulley, Idler, 2.75 OD 51. 736-3084 Washer, Flat, .51 x 1.12 Housing, 52. 741-0663 Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.0 x .925 53. 741-0661 B Bearing, Flange, .75 x 1.00 x .975 54. 710-0276 Screw, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 1.00 25. 790-00075 26. 790-00080A-0637 Bracket, Auger 27. 918- 04171B Gearbox Bearing, 1.85 ID Idler w/Brake Assembly, Auger, 24" 27 CraftsmanSnowThrowerModel 247.881731 A 6 49 I 2 A 16 48 44 / / ,/ / 24 28 28 Craftsman Snow ThrowerModel 247.881731 m m m 1. 631 -04133A Handle Assembly, Clutch Lock, LH 30. 790-00341-0637 Bracket, Rod 2. 631-04134B Handle Assembly, Clutch Lock, RH 31. 790-00313-0637 Shift Lever 3. 684- 04111 B Handle Ass'y, Engage, LH 32. 710-04370 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3.00 4. 684-04112C Handle Ass'y, Engage, RH 33. 710-0627 Screw, 5/16-24 x .750 5. 731-06440A Chute, Lower 34. 710-04071 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, 1.0 6. 732-04238 Spring, Torsion, .8156 ID x .3038 35. 710-0451 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, .750 7. 914-0145 Click Pin 36. 731-04426A Chute, Upper, w/Label 8. 710-04586 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.625 37. 710-1652 Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 9. 790-00219-4044 Panel, Handle, (no cutout) 38. 941-0475 Bushing, 39. 711-04469A Pin, Clevis 40. 712-04064 Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20 #10-24, 1.375 Plastic, .380 10. 710-1233 Screw, Machine, 11. 731-06471 Handle Panel Cover 12. 712-04063 Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon 41. 710-0572 Screw, Carriage, 5/16-18, 2.25 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18, 2.25, Gr5 13. 749-04190A-0637 Handle, Upper, RH 42. 14. 936-0185 Washer, Flat, .375 x .738 x .063 43. 914-0101 Pin, Cotter 15. 720-0274 Grip, 1.0 ID x 5.0 44. 790-00248C-0637 Bracket, Panel 684-04250 Rod, Pivot 16. 720-04039 Knob, Shift, Black 45. 17. 918-04933 Gearbox 46. 710-04326 Screw, #8-16 x .50 18. 926-0100 Cap, Push, 3/8 Rod 47. 710-3069 Screw, 1/4-20 x .50 Assembly 19. 732-0193 Spring, .39 x .60 x .88 48. 712-04081A Nut, Hex, 1/4-20 20. 920-0284 Knob, 5/16-18, Black 49. 731-04894D Plate, Lock 21. 720-04102 Crank Knob 50. 731-04896B Cam, Clutch Lock 22. 749-04138B-0637 Handle, Lower 51. 732-04219C Spring, Clutch Lock 712-3087 Nut, Wing 23. 935-0199A Bumper, Rubber, .62 OD x .22 52. 24. 736-0262 Washer, Flat, .385 x .870 x .092 53. 714-04040 Bow-Tie Cotter Pin 25. 738-04118 Bolt, Shoulder, 54. 736-04446 Washer, Flat, .25 x .630 x .0515 55. 738-04367 Scr. Shldr. Fig., .312 x 3.5 x 1/4-20 56. 747-05386-0637 Crank, Chute 753-08018± Chute Kit (Incl. Ref.# 5 & 36) Screw, Shoulder, 5/16-18 x 0.905 26. 738-04348 27. 684-04311A-0637 .43 x 1.3, 1/4-20 Bracket, Chute Support 28. 946-04397A Cable, Speed Selector 29. 749-04191A-0637 Handle, Upper, LH ± Available for warranty service provider 29 coverage for details. only. Contact a Sears authorized CraftsmanSnowThrowerModel247.881731 46 41, /23 7 34 I 30 10 15 73 38 17 3O Craftsman SnowThrowerModel 247.881731 m m 38. 738-04493 Axle, .75 x 22" 5.50D 39. 936-0329 Washer, Lock, 1/4 Wheel 40. 710-0809 Hex Screw, 1/4-20, 1.25, Gr5 41. 710-0191 Hex Screw, 3/8-24, 1.25, Gr8 Screw, 5/16-24, .750, Gr5 42. 710-0672 Hex Screw, 5/16-24, 1.25, Gr5 Screw, 1/4-20, 1.000 43. 710-0654A Screw, Seres, 3/8-16, 1.00 Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 44. 710-1245B Hex Screw, 5/16-24, .875, Gr8 712-04065 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Nylon 45. 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750 712-0417A Nut, Flange, 5/8-18 46. 926-04012 Nut, Push-on, .25 Dia. 731-05353 Cover, Belt I. 656-04055 Disc Assembly, 2. 684-04153C Friction Wheel Assembly, 3. 684-04154B-0637 Support Bracket, Friction 4. 684- 04156A Shift Assembly, 5. 710-05339 6. 710-0788 7. 710-1652 8. 9. Friction Wheel Rod 10. 914-0126 Key, Hi Pro, 3/16 x 3/4 Dia. 47. 11. 916-0104 E-ring, .500 Dia. 48. 732-04308A Spring, Torsion, .850 ID x .354 12. 716-0136 E-ring, Retaining, 49. 736-3082A Washer, Flat, .45 x 1.5 x .172 936-0119 Washer, Lock .3125 .875 Dia. 13. 916-0231 E-ring, .750 Dia. 50. 14. 917-04209A Hex Shaft, .8125, 7-Tooth 51. 736-0505 Washer, Flat, .34 x 1.50 x .150 15. 917-04230 Gear, 80-Tooth 52. 748-04053A Pulley, Adapter, 748-04112B Spacer, Shoulder, .75 Dia. 16. 726-0221 Speed Nut, .500 53. 17. 932-0264 Extension 54. 750-04303 Spacer, .875 ID x 1.185 OD 18. 736-0188 Washer, Flat, .760 x 1.490 x .060 55. 750-04477A Spacer, .340 x .750 x .360 Spring .317 x .50 x .102 19. 936-0287 Washer, Flat, .793 x 1.24 x .060 56. 954-04050 Belt, Auger Drive 20. 736-04161 Washer, Flat, .75 x 1.00 x .060 57. 954-04260 Belt, Wheel Drive 21. 790-00289A-0637 Plate, Cover 58. 756-04109 Pulley, Auger 22. 738-04439 Shoulder Screw 59. 756-04113 Pulley, Half, V x 2.600 OD 60. 756-04252 Pulley, Half, 3/8-V x 1.7160 OD .37 x .105, 1/4-20 Drive, 8.1 x .5 23. 738-04184A Screw, Shoulder, 24. 738-0924A Screw, 1/4-28, .375 61. 790-00208D Idler Bracket, Wheel Drive 25. 941-0245 Bearing, Hex Flange x .75 ID 62. 684-04169 Idler Pulley Assembly 750-04571 Spacer, Shoulder, 26. 941-0563 Bearing, Ball, 17 x 40 x 12 63. 27. 946-05067 Clutch Cable, Wheel, 44.95" 64. 735-04099 Plug, 3/8 ID 28. 935-04054 Rubber, Friction Wheel, 5.50D 65. 735-04100 Plug, 1/2 ID 712-04064 Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20, Nylon .26 x .79 x .538 29. 748-0190 Spacer, .508 ID x .75 OD x .68 66. 30. 756-0625 Roller, Cable 67. 710-0751 Hex Screw, 1/4-20, .620, Gr5 31. 790-00096A-0637 Front Guide Bracket, Auger Cable 68. 732-04311A Spring, Torsion, .750 ID x .968 32. 790-00180C-4044 Frame 69. 712-04063 Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Nylon 33. 790-00206A-0637 Guide Bracket, Auger Cable 70. 936-3015 Wash., Flat, .469 x .875 x .105 34. 790-00207C Guide Bracket, Drive Cable 71. 790-00217A-0637 Pivot Bracket, Speed Selector 35. 790-00316-4044 Cover, Frame 72. 790-00218A-0637 Shift Bracket, Speed Selector 36. 634-04167A-0911 LH Wheel Assembly 73. 731-08181 Spacer, Axle 634-04168A-0911 RH Wheel Assembly N/A 731-04873 Spacer, 1.25 x .75 x 3.0 37. Engine (see breakdown) MTD Model No. 952Z270-SUA 31 Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 24 23 23 2 21 D _ 19 951-11282 Muffler Assembly 20 710-05001 Muffler Stud 20 951-14190 Muffler Stud Kit 21 951-11289 Muffler Gasket 22 712-04214 Nut- M8 23 710-04915 Bolt - M6 X 12 Zin 24 951-10642B Muffler 32 Shroud o ii Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 41 _42 °0 37 35 D _ 34 951-10634 Shroud-Engine 35 712-04213 Nut 36 951-11284 Choke Knob 37 951-10757 Throttle 39 951-10637 Switch-Ignition 4O 731-05632 Ignition 41 951-10640 Push Rod-Choke 42 951-10635 Air Filter Heating 43 710-04943 Bolt-M6 33 Knob Key Switch 1X28M Spec o o Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 131- Gasket Kit-Complete 132-Gasket Kit-External 133- CompleteEngine 34 Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 D _ o 0 50 951-12111 Piston Ring Set 51 951-11632 Piston Pin Snap Ring 52 951-12007 Piston 53 951-11633 Piston Pin 54 710-04915 Bolt- M6 X 12 Zin 55 951-11113 Shield - Air 56 951-11573 Connecting 57 951-14053 Governor 58 736-04461 Washer 59 951-11902 Governor 60 714-04078 Cotter Pin 61 951-11575 Camshaft 62 951-11369 Bearing 63 951-10307 Key:Flywheel 64 951-11247A Crankshaft 65 951-11576 Governor 66 715-04092 Pin-Dowel 67 715-04096 Dowl Pin 9X14 68 951-11371 Crankcase Cover Gasket 69 951-12125 Crankcase Cover Rod Assembly Shaft Seal Assembly Kit (Incl. 62,63,64,74,79) Gear/Shaft 951-11246 Crankcase Cover Kit (Incl. 62,68-74) 70 710-04932 Bolt 71 951-11283 Oil Fill Plug Assembly 73 951-11577 O-Ring 15.8 X2.5 74 951-11368 Oil Seal 75 951-11249 Crankcase Kit (Incl. 59,62,74,75,79) 951-11060B Shortblock Assembly (Incl. 4,21,27-29,44,46, 76 951-11350 Oil Drain Pipe 77 736-04440 Washer 78 710-04906 Bolt- Drain Plug 79 951-11370 Oil Seal 130 951-10641 Oil Drain Assembly 131 951-11059A Gasket Kit-Complete 47, 50-53,56-79) (Incl. 4,21,27-29,32,44,58,59,68,74,77,79) 132 951-10661B Gasket Kit-External 133 952Z270-SUA Complete 35 Engine (Incl. 4,21,27 29,32,77) Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 18 15 44 _p 49 13 _ U" -"45 129 17 131- GasketKit-Complete 132-GasketKit-External 133- CompleteEngine 36 46 _46 Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 ID - o 0 1 710-04968 Flange Bolt M6 2 951-11054A Valve Cover 3a 731-07059 Hose-Breather 3b 726-04101 Clamp-Breather 4 951-11565 Valve Cover Gasket 5 951-12000 Intake Valve Spring 6 951-11892 Rocker Arm Assembly 7 751-11124 Nut - Pivot Lockin 8 751-11123 Nut - Valve Adjust 9 951-11893 Rocker Arm 10 710-04902 Bolt - Pivot 11 951-12002 Exhaust Valve Adjuster 12 951-12003 Exhaust Valve Spring Retainer 13 951-12004 Valve Spring 14 951-11894 Intake Valve Seal 15 710-04933 Bolt - M8 X 55 Zin 16 951-11895 Push Rod Guide 17 951-10722B Cylinder 18 951-10292 Plug:Spark 44 951-11572 Gasket-Cylinder 45 951-10648 Kit-Push Rod 46 951-11899 Tappet 47 715-04108 Pin-Dow110 48 951-10647A Valve Kit 49 951-10647A Valve Kit 129 951-12626 Valve Cover Kit 131 951-11059A Gasket Kit-Complete Hose Retainer Head Assembly (Incl. 4-14,16,17,21,27-29, 44,48,49) Head X 16 (Incl. 4,21,27-29,32,44,58,59,68,74,77,79) 132 951-10661B Gasket Kit-External 133 952Z270-SUA Complete 37 Engine (Incl. 4,21,27 29,32,77) Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 134- CarburetorKit- Deni 135- CarburetorKit- Huayi 27 28 3O w 31_ 38 Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 II _ o w 25 710-04939 Stud-Carb 26 710-04910 Stud- 27 951-11567 Gasket-Carb 28 951-11896 Carburetor Insulat 29 951-11569A Carburetor Gasket 30 951-10639A Primer 30 951-11824 Primer Bulb 31 951-14026A Carburetor Assembly - Huayi 31 951-14027A Carburetor Assembly - Deni 32 951-11897 Carburetor Gasket 33 951-11112 Bracket- 134 951-14154 Carburetor 135 951-12788A a n/a Choke Shaft b n/a Choke Plate C n/a Throttle Shaft d n/a Throttle Plate e 710-05469 Screw M3x5 f 736-04638 LockWasher g n/a Gasket, Throttle h n/a Idle Jet Assembly I n/a Idle Speed Adjusting J n/a Mixture k 951-11699 Primer Hose I 951-11906 Hose Clamp m n/a Carburetor n n/a Float Pin o n/a Emulsion P 951-12875 Float Needle Valve q n/a Main Jet r n/a Needle Valve Spring s n/a Float t 951-11589 Fuel Bowl Gasket U n/a Fuel Bowl V 951-11348 Fuel Bowl Gasket W 710-04945 Fuel Bowl Mounting X 951-11349 Fuel Drain Plug Gasket Y 710-04938 Fuel Drain Plug M6X 105 Insulator Choke Control Kit- Deni (Incl. h,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,u,x) Carburetor Kit- Huayi (Incl. h,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,u,x) 39 Plate Screw Screw Body Tube Bolt Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 82 84 92 85 8O 951-10646 Ignition 81 951-11110 Shield - Air Flow 82 710-04940 Bolt 83 710-04919 Bolt - Flange M6 84 951-12416 Flywheel 85 951-10934 Cooling 86 951-10911 Starter Cup 87 712-04209 Nut- M14 88 710-04915 Bolt- M6X 12 Zin 9O 951-10663A Fan Cover Complete 91 736-04455 Flat Washer-Recoil 92 710-04974 Flange Bolt M6 93 951-14151 Recoil Start Assembly 4O Coil Fan Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 ,114 115 104 94 105 D _ o O D - o 107 951-11914 Engine/Dipstick Bolt-M6 X 12 108 710-04905 Bolt Shield - Governor 109 710-04915 Bolt- Governor 110 951-11913 Oil Fill Tube Assembly 111 951-11381 O-Ring Rod-Governor 112 951-10656 Dipstick 113 951-11904 O-Ring Dipstick 114 951-12482 Dipstick 94 951-10758 Throttle 95 710-05103 96 951-I 1108 97 951-I 1935 98 951-10664 Spring-Throttle 99 951-I0665 Control Assembly Spring Return Governor Cover M6 X 12 Zin Tube 101 951 -l I 106 Bracket- 102 712-04212 Nut- 103 710-04908 Bolt - M6 X 21 Gov 115 951-12533 Fuel Cap 951-11933 Fuel Level Indicator 951-10653B Fuel Tank M6 104 951-I1700 Hose Clamp-Carb 116 105 951-I0650 Kit-Fuel Line 117 106 710-04915 Bolt - M6 X 12 Zin 41 Assy Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.881731 118 119 120 123 121 121 1_127 124 28 m D - o 118 710-04914 Bolt- Flange M6 119 951-11680 Flexible Clamp 120 951-11114 Bracket- 121 712-05015 Nut 122 710-04965 Screw M4 X 55 123 710-04935 Screw - M4 X 60 124 710-05182 Bolt-M6 X 32 125 715-04088 Pin - Dowel 126 951-I0645A Electric Starter 127 710-04915 Bolt- M6X 12 Zin 128 951-11109 Shield - Blower Housing 42 Switch Housing e Mount Craftsman SnowThrowerModel247.881731 777S32636 100/.I, 777X43688 IIO-NV=IIO "lVflNVlAIS,EIOIVEI3dO QV:IEI"g "S:IOV:IEII1S "13MEI9NO9NIIVEI3dO N3HMNOIlflVOVUIX3]Sfl "SU3QN¥1S_8 IV 39UVHO$10 IO]UIOH]A3N'S]IUflFNI $133r80 NMOHHIOlOAV01 "_ "3NIHOV_9NIOIAU3SUO9NIOOO13Nfl 3UO_3BO3ddOIS3MH SIUVd9NIAOW11VlllNfl S]IONVH ONIH38NIV_3UONV'3NIgN3dOIS'$83A31HOLfllO 39VgN3SIO "_ "31flHO399VHOSIO901ONflO11001 lflO'NV310 3sn "_ •133:10NVSONVH 31VlfldWVNV3U39flVUOU3113dWI HIlM IOVINO3"EI:IOflV ONVU:rl"lqd_l ONIIVIOEII_OEI-I IVMV d:l:l)l"L J 777D18152 777S32236 777D16340 777122363 777D16355 777123031 777123030 777D18044 43 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSIONCONTROL WARRANTYSTATEMENT YOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or warranty on your 2013 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent equipment engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA small off-road equipment anti-smog certified exhaust) engine). standards engine diagnosis, condition exists, MTD Consumer Group Inc will repair your outdoor equipment new outdoor regulations). of time listed below, provided Your ECS may include parts such as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, ignition system, catalytic converter, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components. Where a warrantable In California, (in other states, outdoor spark ignition Consumer Group Inc must warrant the ECSon your outdoor equipment engine for the period abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of the outdoor equipment engine. for sale in the state of control system (ECS) MTD there has been no fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, engine at no cost to you including parts, and labor. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTYCOVERAGE: This emission control system is warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your outdoor part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc. In the event that a component Manufacturer's equipment warranty, the longer coverage period will apply. equipment is covered engine for longer is defective, the than two years by the / OWNERSWARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the outdoor equipment engine Consumer Group Inc recommends Group Inc cannot deny warranty As the outdoor your outdoor equipment equipment owner, you are responsible that you retain all receipts for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. MTD covering maintenance on your outdoor equipment engine, but MTD Consumer solely for the lack of receipts. engine owner, you should however be aware that MTD Consumer engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper Group Inc may deny you warranty maintenance, or unapproved coverage if modifications. You are responsible for presenting your outdoor equipment engine to MTD Consumer Group Inc's distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding http://su your warranty pport.mtd coverage, you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310 or at prod ucts.com. GENERALEMISSIONS WARRANTYCOVERAGE: MTD Consumer designed, Group Inc warrants built, and equipped cause the failure of a warranted The warranty period Subject to certain 1. to the ultimate so as to conform part for a period Any warranted and exclusions regulations; equipment Group Inc according remainder of the period. for replacement to subsection as required Any warranted part that is scheduled stated above. Any such part repaired only for regular inspection or replaced under warranty 3. Any warranted for replacement part that is scheduled replacement as required to an ultimate maintenance (4) below. Any such part repaired 2. of time before the first scheduled that the outdoor on emission-related stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty Consumer period purchaser and (2) free from defects engine is delivered as stated below, the warranty part that is not scheduled period and each subsequent equipment in materials engine is: (1) and workmanship purchaser or first placed into service. parts is as follows: in the written coverage, instructions supplied the part will be repaired or replaced under warranty is warranted or replaced will be warranted for the in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period. maintenance in the written instructions supplied date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled Repair or replacement to the owner. 5. Notwithstanding of any warranted the provisions service the subject engines 6. The outdoor equipment emission-related 7. MTD Consumer warranty 8. Throughout warranted 9. herein, warranty part, provided the off-road herein must be performed services or repairs will be provided for diagnostic that such diagnostic Group Inc is liable for damages parts sufficient provisions is warranted replacement, at a warranty at all of our distribution period station for the the part under at no charge centers that are franchised or equipment. engine owner will not be charged warranted of any warranted Any replacement part under the warranty for by MTD will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part. 4. that of two years. begins on the date the outdoor conditions the warranty purchaser with all applicable to other engine labor that is directly work is performed or equipment associated at a warranty components with diagnosis of a defective, station. proximately caused by a failure under part. engine and equipment warranty to meet the expected demand part may be used in the performance the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty period stated above, MTD Consumer Group Inc will maintain a supply of for such parts. of any warranty obligations maintenance of MTD Consumer or repairs and must be provided Group Inc. without charge to to 10. Add-on ormodified partsthatarenotexempted bytheAirResources Board maynotbeused. Theuseofanynon-exempted add-on or modified partsbytheultimate purchaser willbegrounds fordisallowing awarranty claims. MTDConsumer Group Incwillnotbeliable to warrant failures ofwarranted partscaused bytheuseofanon-exempted add-on ormodified part. WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warra nted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, any adjustment coverage. Further, the coverage The following 1. or improper of a component emission Fuel Metering warranty maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement that has a factory under this warranty parts are covered installed, extends and properly operating, adjustment limiting of the part. That notwithstanding, device is still eligible only to parts that were present on the off-road for warranty engine and equipment purchased. (if applicable): System Cold start enrichment Carburetor system (soft choke) and internal parts (or fuel injection system) Fuel pump Fuel tank 2. Air Induction System Air cleaner Intake manifold 3. Ignition System Spark plug(s) Magneto 4. ignition system Exhaust System Catalytic converter SAI (Reed valve) 5. Miscellaneous Items Used in Above System Vacuum, temperature, Connectors 6. Evaporative position, time sensitive valves and switches and assemblies Control Fuel hose Fuel hose clamps Tethered Carbon fuel cap canister Vapor lines 050790 Rev.A Congratulations onmakingasmartpurchase. YournewCraftsman ®productisdesignedandmanufacturedfor yearsof dependableoperation.Butlikeall products,it mayrequirerepairfromtime to time.That'swhenhavinga RepairProtection Agreementcansaveyoumoneyandaggravation. 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