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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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Page42 Espa_o..l Page43 CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructionisf,this snow throweris everusedfor commerciaol r rentalpurposes. This warrantyappliesfor only90 days fromthe dateof purchaseif this snowthrowerfailsdue to a defectinmaterialor workmanshipwithin two yearsfrom the dateor purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedby impactingobjectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft,or over-speedingtheengine. • Repairsnecessarybecauseof...
Page42 Espa_o..l Page43 CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructionisf,this snow throweris everusedfor commerciaol r rentalpurposes. This warrantyappliesfor only90 days fromthe dateof purchaseif this snowthrowerfailsdue to a defectinmaterialor workmanshipwithin two yearsfrom the dateor purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedby impactingobjectsthat bendthe frameor crankshaft,or over-speedingtheengine. • Repairsnecessarybecauseof...
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... certainvehicle componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California to operatethis machine.Children14and over shouldreadand understandthe instructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manualand on the machine, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor death. Keepthis...
... certainvehicle componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California to operatethis machine.Children14and over shouldreadand understandthe instructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manualand on the machine, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor death. Keepthis...
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... Figure1. Observethe lowerreararea of the handle.See Figure2. Removeand discard all packinginserts. 2. REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Movethe snowthrowerout of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2.
... Figure1. Observethe lowerreararea of the handle.See Figure2. Removeand discard all packinginserts. 2. REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Movethe snowthrowerout of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2.
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... the shaveplate. ing the snowthrower. ChuteClean-outTool Figure6 / Figure7 10 The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedto the top of the augerhousing with a mountingclip. Loosenthe four hexnuts (two on each side)and carriagebolts. It is not recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as it can easilypick up and...
... the shaveplate. ing the snowthrower. ChuteClean-outTool Figure6 / Figure7 10 The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedto the top of the augerhousing with a mountingclip. Loosenthe four hexnuts (two on each side)and carriagebolts. It is not recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as it can easilypick up and...
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... With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up " position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Allowtheauger to increasecabletension). 9. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkeyand loosenthe plasticwingknobfoundon the left....Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. 3. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the augercablebracket.See Figure9. 8.
... With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up " position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Allowtheauger to increasecabletension). 9. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkeyand loosenthe plasticwingknobfoundon the left....Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. 3. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the augercablebracket.See Figure9. 8.
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... auger controlfora few secondsto clear any remainingsnowand ice from the top to the mountingclip on the rear 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. Checkand makesurethat the levelof oil is up to clearthe chute assembly. ...
... auger controlfora few secondsto clear any remainingsnowand ice from the top to the mountingclip on the rear 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. Checkand makesurethat the levelof oil is up to clearthe chute assembly. ...
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... chokeadjustment. 8. NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor direction of the six forward(F) positionsor two reverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snow conditionsand a paceyou'recomfortablewith. REPLACING SHEAR PINS The augersare securedto the spiralshaftwith four...leverintoone of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. If the augershouldstrikea foreignobject or icejam, the snow throweris designedsothat the shearpins mayshear.If the ...
... chokeadjustment. 8. NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor direction of the six forward(F) positionsor two reverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snow conditionsand a paceyou'recomfortablewith. REPLACING SHEAR PINS The augersare securedto the spiralshaftwith four...leverintoone of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. If the augershouldstrikea foreignobject or icejam, the snow throweris designedsothat the shearpins mayshear.If the ...
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... install/purchasaehigh altitudecarburetormainjet. 1..030 (.76 mm) Gap 2. Recommended Oil Usage Oil Drain 0il FIll Figure13 6. Loosenand removethe mountingscrewsfromthe snow hood. IDonodt iscarwdithhousehowladsteC.hecwkithyoulrocaaluthori- See RecommendedOil Usagechart.The engine'soil capacityis 20 ounces. Slowlyremovethe snow hood,makingsurethat the primerbulb hoseand ignitionwireremainconnected.See Figure14 inset. 4. Checkelectrodegap with a feelergaugeand set gap to 1500meters) abovesealevelmay requirea...
... install/purchasaehigh altitudecarburetormainjet. 1..030 (.76 mm) Gap 2. Recommended Oil Usage Oil Drain 0il FIll Figure13 6. Loosenand removethe mountingscrewsfromthe snow hood. IDonodt iscarwdithhousehowladsteC.hecwkithyoulrocaaluthori- See RecommendedOil Usagechart.The engine'soil capacityis 20 ounces. Slowlyremovethe snow hood,makingsurethat the primerbulb hoseand ignitionwireremainconnected.See Figure14 inset. 4. Checkelectrodegap with a feelergaugeand set gap to 1500meters) abovesealevelmay requirea...
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... the snowthrowerare subjectto wear.They shouldbe checkedperiodicallyand replaced whennecessary. Reassemblenew skid shoeswith the fourcarriagebolts (two on thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel. Spray ,,. To removeshaveplate: 1. Removethe carriageboltsand hexnuts whichattachit to the hexshaft...housing.Tightensecurely.Referto Figure18. 18 \ \ NOTE:Angers notshownfor clarity. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removingthe four self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. 4. Figure18 xX \ \\ Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine...
... the snowthrowerare subjectto wear.They shouldbe checkedperiodicallyand replaced whennecessary. Reassemblenew skid shoeswith the fourcarriagebolts (two on thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel. Spray ,,. To removeshaveplate: 1. Removethe carriageboltsand hexnuts whichattachit to the hexshaft...housing.Tightensecurely.Referto Figure18. 18 \ \ NOTE:Angers notshownfor clarity. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removingthe four self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit. 4. Figure18 xX \ \\ Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine...
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Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. With thedrivecontrol released,movethe shift leverbackand forth betweenthe R2positionand the F6 positionseveraltimes. Thereshouldbe no ...Chute Bracket If the spiralat the bottomof the chutedirectionalcontrol is in the cable. 4. Retightenthehex nut. The unitshouldnot roll freely. 3. Loosenthe two nuts which securethechute bracketand reposition it slightly.See Figure21. 2. ADJUSTMENTS Shift Cable If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardand reverse)cannotbe achieved, referto the...
Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. With thedrivecontrol released,movethe shift leverbackand forth betweenthe R2positionand the F6 positionseveraltimes. Thereshouldbe no ...Chute Bracket If the spiralat the bottomof the chutedirectionalcontrol is in the cable. 4. Retightenthehex nut. The unitshouldnot roll freely. 3. Loosenthe two nuts which securethechute bracketand reposition it slightly.See Figure21. 2. ADJUSTMENTS Shift Cable If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardand reverse)cannotbe achieved, referto the...
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... undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2. "_ J Figure22 Figure 23 f // J Figure24 2O Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes. See Figure 24. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. Auger Control f Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews...
... undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2. "_ J Figure22 Figure 23 f // J Figure24 2O Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes. See Figure 24. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. Auger Control f Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews...
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... and forwardso that it stops. 2. Carefullyremovethe hexnut and washerwhichsecuresthe hex shaftto the snowthrowerframeand lightlytap the shaft'send to theaxle. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 4. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe screwand bell washerwhichsecureit to dislodgethe ball bearingfrom the rightsideof theframe.See Figure30. See Figure29...
... and forwardso that it stops. 2. Carefullyremovethe hexnut and washerwhichsecuresthe hex shaftto the snowthrowerframeand lightlytap the shaft'send to theaxle. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 4. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe screwand bell washerwhichsecureit to dislodgethe ball bearingfrom the rightsideof theframe.See Figure30. See Figure29...
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... parts: a. If you usea gas additive,run engineuntilit stops • from formingin fuel systemor on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance. . PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Forenginesstoredover30 days: • 1.
... parts: a. If you usea gas additive,run engineuntilit stops • from formingin fuel systemor on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance. . PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Forenginesstoredover30 days: • 1.
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...plug. 3. Insertkeyfully intothe switch. 1. Refillwith freshfuel. 4. Connectand tightenspark plugwire. 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected 3. Carburetorout of adjustment 1. Chuteassemblyclogged. 2. Shearpin(s) sheared. 1. Movechokecontrolto ONposition. 2. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 4. Removeice and snow from gascap. Replacedrive belt. Referto Serviceand Maintenancesection. 3. Adjustaugercontrolcable. Replaceauger belt. Enginenotprimed. 6. Unit fails to start Enginerunserratically Engineoverheats Excessivevibration 1. Augerbelt looseor damaged. 5. Filltank with clean...
...plug. 3. Insertkeyfully intothe switch. 1. Refillwith freshfuel. 4. Connectand tightenspark plugwire. 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected 3. Carburetorout of adjustment 1. Chuteassemblyclogged. 2. Shearpin(s) sheared. 1. Movechokecontrolto ONposition. 2. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 4. Removeice and snow from gascap. Replacedrive belt. Referto Serviceand Maintenancesection. 3. Adjustaugercontrolcable. Replaceauger belt. Enginenotprimed. 6. Unit fails to start Enginerunserratically Engineoverheats Excessivevibration 1. Augerbelt looseor damaged. 5. Filltank with clean...
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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..., 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..., 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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E-ring,Retaining, .875Dia. 13. 716-0231 14. 717-04209A E-ring,.750Dia. 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. HexShaft, .8125,7-Tooth 15. 717-04230...1.00x .060 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...
E-ring,Retaining, .875Dia. 13. 716-0231 14. 717-04209A E-ring,.750Dia. 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. HexShaft, .8125,7-Tooth 15. 717-04230...1.00x .060 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...
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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...