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Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 28" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88690 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03973 2/4/2009
Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 28" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88690 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03973 2/4/2009
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...This warrantyappliesonly whilethis productis usedin the UnitedStates. Page42 Espa_o..l Page43 CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructionisf,this snow throweris everusedfor commerciaol r rentalpurposes. Tire replacemenot r repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects...productlabel replacement. This warrantyappliesfor only90 days fromthe dateof purchaseif this snowthrowerfailsdue to a defectinmaterialor workmanshipwithin two yearsfrom the dateor purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Duringthe first yearof purchase,there...
...This warrantyappliesonly whilethis productis usedin the UnitedStates. Page42 Espa_o..l Page43 CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructionisf,this snow throweris everusedfor commerciaol r rentalpurposes. Tire replacemenot r repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects...productlabel replacement. This warrantyappliesfor only90 days fromthe dateof purchaseif this snowthrowerfailsdue to a defectinmaterialor workmanshipwithin two yearsfrom the dateor purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Duringthe first yearof purchase,there...
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... discardingit. Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). f .
... discardingit. Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). f .
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... showsNOsigns of the chuteassembly.Todo so: 1. Figure8 Figure9 11 It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up " position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly. Pivotthe chute upwardor downwardbeforeretighteningthewing knob.See Figure8. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the augercablebracket.See Figure9...
... showsNOsigns of the chuteassembly.Todo so: 1. Figure8 Figure9 11 It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up " position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly. Pivotthe chute upwardor downwardbeforeretighteningthewing knob.See Figure8. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the augercablebracket.See Figure9...
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Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few secondsto clear any remainingsnowand ice from the top to FULL,pour fresh motoroil (5W-30,with ... 14 DONOTuse electricstarterin the rain. Plugthe extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon the engine's surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Read,understand,and followall instructionsand warningson the machineand in the disengaged(released)position. 2. CLEAN-OUT TOOL Neveruseyour handsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut...
Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few secondsto clear any remainingsnowand ice from the top to FULL,pour fresh motoroil (5W-30,with ... 14 DONOTuse electricstarterin the rain. Plugthe extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon the engine's surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Read,understand,and followall instructionsand warningson the machineand in the disengaged(released)position. 2. CLEAN-OUT TOOL Neveruseyour handsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut...
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...,engageand releasebothcontrolsseveraltimes. NOTE: Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeedsuntil youare comfortableand familiarwith the operationof the snow thrower. 2. Squeezethedrive controlagainstthe handleand thesnow throwerwill move.Releaseit and drivemotionwill stop theaugers. Rotatechoke ...the ropeout. NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor direction of the six forward(F) positionsor two reverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snow conditionsand a paceyou'recomfortablewith. 5. Allowtheengine to warmup severalminutes,adjustingchoke towardRUNposition.Wait...
...,engageand releasebothcontrolsseveraltimes. NOTE: Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeedsuntil youare comfortableand familiarwith the operationof the snow thrower. 2. Squeezethedrive controlagainstthe handleand thesnow throwerwill move.Releaseit and drivemotionwill stop theaugers. Rotatechoke ...the ropeout. NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor direction of the six forward(F) positionsor two reverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snow conditionsand a paceyou'recomfortablewith. 5. Allowtheengine to warmup severalminutes,adjustingchoke towardRUNposition.Wait...
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... Control f Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22. 3. f 4. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that itrestson theauger housing. 5. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2.
... Control f Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22. 3. f 4. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that itrestson theauger housing. 5. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2.
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... ffthepulleayndbetweefrnictiownheealnd frictiownheedliscS, eeFigur2e8, 8, Removaendreplacbeelitnthereversoerder, NOTEE:ngagitnhgedrivecontrowlilel asereassemobfltyhebelt. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 4. Removtheeframceovefromtheundersiodfethesnowthrower byremovinfogurself-tappsincgrewwshichsecuriet.Refetor Figur2e4, 6. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe screwand bell washerwhichsecureit to theaxle. See...
... ffthepulleayndbetweefrnictiownheealnd frictiownheedliscS, eeFigur2e8, 8, Removaendreplacbeelitnthereversoerder, NOTEE:ngagitnhgedrivecontrowlilel asereassemobfltyhebelt. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 4. Removtheeframceovefromtheundersiodfethesnowthrower byremovinfogurself-tappsincgrewwshichsecuriet.Refetor Figur2e4, 6. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe screwand bell washerwhichsecureit to theaxle. See...
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b. Whiletheengine is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Forenginesstoredover30 days: • 1. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area. Alcoholblendedfuels (calledgasoholor usingethanolor methanol) canattract moisturewhich leadsto separationand formationof acids duringstorage.Acidicgas can damagethefuel systemof an engine _wh e n ...
b. Whiletheengine is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Forenginesstoredover30 days: • 1. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area. Alcoholblendedfuels (calledgasoholor usingethanolor methanol) canattract moisturewhich leadsto separationand formationof acids duringstorage.Acidicgas can damagethefuel systemof an engine _wh e n ...
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...Idler, 2.75OD 25. 790-00075 Housing,Bearing,1.85ID 26. 790-00080A-0637 Bracket,Auger Idlerw/Brake 27. 618-04173A GearboxAssembly,Auger,28" 28. 684-04268-0721 HousingAssembly,Auger28" D= B0 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly,LH 30. 684-04108-0637 SpiralAssembly,RH 31. 731-04870 Spacer...ExtensionCord, 110V 55. 710-0276 56. 736-0159 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.00 Washer,Flat, .349x .879x .063 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 731-2635 D= 0 Snow RemovalToolMount 2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 3. 710-0347 HexScrew,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 4. 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16...
...Idler, 2.75OD 25. 790-00075 Housing,Bearing,1.85ID 26. 790-00080A-0637 Bracket,Auger Idlerw/Brake 27. 618-04173A GearboxAssembly,Auger,28" 28. 684-04268-0721 HousingAssembly,Auger28" D= B0 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly,LH 30. 684-04108-0637 SpiralAssembly,RH 31. 731-04870 Spacer...ExtensionCord, 110V 55. 710-0276 56. 736-0159 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.00 Washer,Flat, .349x .879x .063 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 731-2635 D= 0 Snow RemovalToolMount 2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 3. 710-0347 HexScrew,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 4. 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16...
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...092 25. 738-04118 26. 738-04348 Bolt, Shoulder,5/16-18x 0.905 Screw,Shoulder,.43x 1.3, 1/4-20 731-04869 D= WO Chute,FlangeKeeper 28. 746-04397 Cable,SpeedSelector 29. 749-04191A-0637 Handle,Upper,LH 30. 747-0697 Eye Bolt,ChuteCrank 31. 790-00313-0637 Shift Lever 32...-0637 Handle,Upper,RH 50. 714-0145 Click Pin 51. 731-06471 HandlePanelCover 52. 712-3010 Nut, Hex,5/16-18 29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 631-04133A m= 0 HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, LH 2. 631-04134B HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, RH 3. 684-04111B 4. 684-04112B HandleAss'y, Engage,LH HandleAss'y, Engage,RH...
...092 25. 738-04118 26. 738-04348 Bolt, Shoulder,5/16-18x 0.905 Screw,Shoulder,.43x 1.3, 1/4-20 731-04869 D= WO Chute,FlangeKeeper 28. 746-04397 Cable,SpeedSelector 29. 749-04191A-0637 Handle,Upper,LH 30. 747-0697 Eye Bolt,ChuteCrank 31. 790-00313-0637 Shift Lever 32...-0637 Handle,Upper,RH 50. 714-0145 Click Pin 51. 731-06471 HandlePanelCover 52. 712-3010 Nut, Hex,5/16-18 29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 631-04133A m= 0 HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, LH 2. 631-04134B HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, RH 3. 684-04111B 4. 684-04112B HandleAss'y, Engage,LH HandleAss'y, Engage,RH...
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... 21. 790-00289A-0637 Pit.,Cvr. 22. 748-0234 ShoulderSpacer 23. 738-04184A Screw,Shoulder,.37x .105,1/4-20 24. 738-0924A Screw,1/4-28,.375 25. 741-0245 26. 741-0563 2_ 746-04229 Bearing,HexFlangex .75ID Bearing,Ball,17x 40 x 12 ClutchCable,Wheel,44.95... 9. 712-0417A Nut,Flange,5/8-18 10. 714-0126 Key,Hi Pro,3/16 x 3/4 Dia. 11. 716-0104 12. 716-0136 E-ring,.500 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 656-04025A D= 00 DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3. 684-04154-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel 4. 684-04156A ShiftAssembly,Rod 5.
... 21. 790-00289A-0637 Pit.,Cvr. 22. 748-0234 ShoulderSpacer 23. 738-04184A Screw,Shoulder,.37x .105,1/4-20 24. 738-0924A Screw,1/4-28,.375 25. 741-0245 26. 741-0563 2_ 746-04229 Bearing,HexFlangex .75ID Bearing,Ball,17x 40 x 12 ClutchCable,Wheel,44.95... 9. 712-0417A Nut,Flange,5/8-18 10. 714-0126 Key,Hi Pro,3/16 x 3/4 Dia. 11. 716-0104 12. 716-0136 E-ring,.500 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 656-04025A D= 00 DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3. 684-04154-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel 4. 684-04156A ShiftAssembly,Rod 5.
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Craftsman Engine Model 15C103=0661 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88690 794188 2 399269 3 299819s• 5 791720 7 791716.+ 11 695745 12 699485• D= O CylinderAssembly Kit-Bushing/Sea(lMagnetoSide) Seal-Oil (MagnetoSide) Head-Cylinder Gasket-... Screw(CylinderHead) Plug-OilDrain Crankshaft Cover-Crankcase 20 692550. 21 281658s 22 699478 23 699516 24 222698s 25 791786 791791 26 791787 791792 27 690975 28 690229 Seal-Oil(PTOSide) Cap-OilFill Screw(CrankcaseCover/Sump) Flywheel Key-Flywheel PistonAssembly(Standard) PistonAssembly(.020"Oversize) RingSet (Standard) RingSet (.020"Oversize)...
Craftsman Engine Model 15C103=0661 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88690 794188 2 399269 3 299819s• 5 791720 7 791716.+ 11 695745 12 699485• D= O CylinderAssembly Kit-Bushing/Sea(lMagnetoSide) Seal-Oil (MagnetoSide) Head-Cylinder Gasket-... Screw(CylinderHead) Plug-OilDrain Crankshaft Cover-Crankcase 20 692550. 21 281658s 22 699478 23 699516 24 222698s 25 791786 791791 26 791787 791792 27 690975 28 690229 Seal-Oil(PTOSide) Cap-OilFill Screw(CrankcaseCover/Sump) Flywheel Key-Flywheel PistonAssembly(Standard) PistonAssembly(.020"Oversize) RingSet (Standard) RingSet (.020"Oversize)...
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Craftsman Engine IViodel 15C103-0661 For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 306 307 307A 307B 309 318 332 333 334 337 347 356 358 363 365 383 455 456 459 472 493 5O5 523 524 .../Link-MechanicaGl overnor Seal-Choke/ThrottleShaft (ThrottleShft) Boot-SparkPlug Screw(ControlPanel) Shield-Starter Screw(BreatherPassageCover) Spring-Friction Spring-Detent Pin-Locating(Cylinder) Hood-Snow Hood-Snow Gear-Timing Retainer-ERing Gear-Idler Stud-RockerArm Guard-Muffler Screw(MufflerGuard) Dipstick/TubeAssembly Terminal-SparkPlug Gasket-Exhaust Switch-Key Screw(RockerCover)(M6) Screw(RockerCover...
Craftsman Engine IViodel 15C103-0661 For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 306 307 307A 307B 309 318 332 333 334 337 347 356 358 363 365 383 455 456 459 472 493 5O5 523 524 .../Link-MechanicaGl overnor Seal-Choke/ThrottleShaft (ThrottleShft) Boot-SparkPlug Screw(ControlPanel) Shield-Starter Screw(BreatherPassageCover) Spring-Friction Spring-Detent Pin-Locating(Cylinder) Hood-Snow Hood-Snow Gear-Timing Retainer-ERing Gear-Idler Stud-RockerArm Guard-Muffler Screw(MufflerGuard) Dipstick/TubeAssembly Terminal-SparkPlug Gasket-Exhaust Switch-Key Screw(RockerCover)(M6) Screw(RockerCover...