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Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORM1/0. 769-05137C 8/06/2010 Operator's Manual PR0 FES S I0 NA 30" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88830 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 Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORM1/0. 769-05137C 8/06/2010 Operator's Manual PR0 FES S I0 NA 30" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88830 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 Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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... controlhead. Removeand discard any rubberbands,if present.Theyare for packagingpurposesonly. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
... controlhead. Removeand discard any rubberbands,if present.Theyare for packagingpurposesonly. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
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...1. Attachthedrift cutterswith the screwsand lock nuts removed earlier. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower. Chute Clean-Out Tool A ...)the tires as itcan easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property. • Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. 12 Chutedean-out Tool Figure12 Figure13 See Figure12.The tool...
...1. Attachthedrift cutterswith the screwsand lock nuts removed earlier. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower. Chute Clean-Out Tool A ...)the tires as itcan easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property. • Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. 12 Chutedean-out Tool Figure12 Figure13 See Figure12.The tool...
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... on each side)and carriagebolts. NOTE:If you chooseto operatethe snowthroweron a gravelsurface, keepthe skid shoesin positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthe groundand the shaveplate. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. Allowtheaugersto remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. Moveskid shoesto desiredposition.See Figure14. 2.
... on each side)and carriagebolts. NOTE:If you chooseto operatethe snowthroweron a gravelsurface, keepthe skid shoesin positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthe groundand the shaveplate. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. Allowtheaugersto remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. Moveskid shoesto desiredposition.See Figure14. 2.
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... checkthe engineon a levelsurfacewith the engine stopped. 1. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyadd oil (5%30, with skinor breathingof )or. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterin thefuel ... 4. Replaceand tighten cap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine. Determinethat yourhome'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. If you havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas follows. Thechute clean-outtool ...
... checkthe engineon a levelsurfacewith the engine stopped. 1. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyadd oil (5%30, with skinor breathingof )or. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterin thefuel ... 4. Replaceand tighten cap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine. Determinethat yourhome'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. If you havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas follows. Thechute clean-outtool ...
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... a safe place.The enginecannotstart withoutthe key. 3. With the throttlecontrolin the Fast(rabbit) position,moveshift leverinto one of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. REPLACING SHEAR PiNS The augersare securedto the spiralshaftwith shearpins and cotter pins.If the augersshouldstrikea foreignobject or ice jam, the...
... a safe place.The enginecannotstart withoutthe key. 3. With the throttlecontrolin the Fast(rabbit) position,moveshift leverinto one of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. REPLACING SHEAR PiNS The augersare securedto the spiralshaftwith shearpins and cotter pins.If the augersshouldstrikea foreignobject or ice jam, the...
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... b. f "_ _' J Figure27 J Figure28 Figure30 J Figure29 Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2. Unhookthe supportbracketspringfromthe frame. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure27. 3. a.... adjustingthe skid shoes. Loosenand removethe shoulderscrewwhich actsas a belt keeper. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1.
... b. f "_ _' J Figure27 J Figure28 Figure30 J Figure29 Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2. Unhookthe supportbracketspringfromthe frame. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure27. 3. a.... adjustingthe skid shoes. Loosenand removethe shoulderscrewwhich actsas a belt keeper. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1.
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...storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system components,servicedor replaced. • 1. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,...are operated. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment. Changethe engineoil. 3. Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor...
...storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system components,servicedor replaced. • 1. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,...are operated. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment. Changethe engineoil. 3. Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor...
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...,RH Reduced Housing,Auger,LH Reduced Seal,Oil, .750x 1.00x .125 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .59 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750 Axle, Auger,30" 43. 914-0161 44. 715-04021 Key,Hi-pro3/16x 5/8 Pin, Dowel,.25 ODx 1.2 45. 917-04126 46. 917-0528A Shaft,Worm....975 54. 929-0071A ExtensionCord, 110V 55. 790-00181-0637 Drift Cutter 56. 731-04871 Spacer,1.25OD x .75ID x 3/16 27 J 918-04165A . Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830 731-2635 D= 00 SnowRemovalToolMount 2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 3. L710-0347 4. 710-0451 L Hex Screw,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 Bolt, Carriage,5/16...
...,RH Reduced Housing,Auger,LH Reduced Seal,Oil, .750x 1.00x .125 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .59 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750 Axle, Auger,30" 43. 914-0161 44. 715-04021 Key,Hi-pro3/16x 5/8 Pin, Dowel,.25 ODx 1.2 45. 917-04126 46. 917-0528A Shaft,Worm....975 54. 929-0071A ExtensionCord, 110V 55. 790-00181-0637 Drift Cutter 56. 731-04871 Spacer,1.25OD x .75ID x 3/16 27 J 918-04165A . Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830 731-2635 D= 00 SnowRemovalToolMount 2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 3. L710-0347 4. 710-0451 L Hex Screw,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 Bolt, Carriage,5/16...
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...28. 684-04310A-0637 Chute SupportBracket 68. 753-06151 HandleAssembly 29. 946-04396A Speed SelectorCable 69. 710-0599 Screw (Forgroundwire) 30. 736-04446 FiatWasher,.25x .630x .0515 70. 746-04528A 4-WayCable 31. 710-0895 Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x .75 746-044771-...710-1256 Screw,#8-18x 1.250 40. 712-3087 Wing Nut,1/4-20 -- 725-05148t Wire Harn.,HeatedGrip (Not Shown) 1 NotShown 29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830 684-04112B |= 0 = HandleEngagementAssemblyRH 714-04040 D= O0 BowTie CotterPin 2. 738-04367 3. 731-04894D 4. 684-04250 FlangeShoulderScrew LockPlate PivotRod...
...28. 684-04310A-0637 Chute SupportBracket 68. 753-06151 HandleAssembly 29. 946-04396A Speed SelectorCable 69. 710-0599 Screw (Forgroundwire) 30. 736-04446 FiatWasher,.25x .630x .0515 70. 746-04528A 4-WayCable 31. 710-0895 Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x .75 746-044771-...710-1256 Screw,#8-18x 1.250 40. 712-3087 Wing Nut,1/4-20 -- 725-05148t Wire Harn.,HeatedGrip (Not Shown) 1 NotShown 29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830 684-04112B |= 0 = HandleEngagementAssemblyRH 714-04040 D= O0 BowTie CotterPin 2. 738-04367 3. 731-04894D 4. 684-04250 FlangeShoulderScrew LockPlate PivotRod...
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... 85 710-04969 86 710-04966 Bolt, M6x 30 Bolt, M6x 8 87 951-11186 88 951-11312 AlternatorWire ClampBracket Flywheel 89 951-11313 90 951-11314 91 712-04220 Fan,Cooling Starter Cup Nut,Special,M16x 1.5 33 Craftsman Engine IViodel 483-SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830 m 1 710-11012 2 951-11339 3 710-04915 4 951...-05313 21 951-11201 22 951-11319 23 951-11318 24 951-11351 25 951-11012 26 736-04452 28 951-11731 29 710-04921 30 951-11182 33 712-04212 34 710-04908 35 951-11307 36 951-11306 37 951-11203 38 951-11309 39 951-11311 40 710...
... 85 710-04969 86 710-04966 Bolt, M6x 30 Bolt, M6x 8 87 951-11186 88 951-11312 AlternatorWire ClampBracket Flywheel 89 951-11313 90 951-11314 91 712-04220 Fan,Cooling Starter Cup Nut,Special,M16x 1.5 33 Craftsman Engine IViodel 483-SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830 m 1 710-11012 2 951-11339 3 710-04915 4 951...-05313 21 951-11201 22 951-11319 23 951-11318 24 951-11351 25 951-11012 26 736-04452 28 951-11731 29 710-04921 30 951-11182 33 712-04212 34 710-04908 35 951-11307 36 951-11306 37 951-11203 38 951-11309 39 951-11311 40 710...
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... Shaft 1 132 951-11223 CarburetorGasket 1 55 CrankshaftAss'y 1 -- 751-11971 DipstickAss'y 56 951-10307 WoodruffKey 1 75 951-11904 DipstickO-Ring 1 57 715-04102 DowelPin,9 x 12 1 76 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel 483=SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830 m D= OO 951-11328A ShortBlock Ass'y m m= OO -- 951-11330A GasketKit-
... Shaft 1 132 951-11223 CarburetorGasket 1 55 CrankshaftAss'y 1 -- 751-11971 DipstickAss'y 56 951-10307 WoodruffKey 1 75 951-11904 DipstickO-Ring 1 57 715-04102 DowelPin,9 x 12 1 76 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel 483=SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830 m D= OO 951-11328A ShortBlock Ass'y m m= OO -- 951-11330A GasketKit-
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... 1 68 710-05052 Bolt, M8 x 35 2 -- 951-11333 ValveCover Kit 123 951-11967 ValveCoverGasket 1 124 951-11220 ValveCover 1 -- 951-11331 GasketKit- Craftsman Engine IViodel 483=SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830 D= OO -- 951-11340 CrankcaseCoverKit 50 951-11957 RadialBall Bearing 1 60 951-11376 CrankcaseCoverGasket 1 61 736-04476 Washer 1 64 -- Crankcase 1 81 951-11499...
... 1 68 710-05052 Bolt, M8 x 35 2 -- 951-11333 ValveCover Kit 123 951-11967 ValveCoverGasket 1 124 951-11220 ValveCover 1 -- 951-11331 GasketKit- Craftsman Engine IViodel 483=SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830 D= OO -- 951-11340 CrankcaseCoverKit 50 951-11957 RadialBall Bearing 1 60 951-11376 CrankcaseCoverGasket 1 61 736-04476 Washer 1 64 -- Crankcase 1 81 951-11499...
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