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...storage,failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil, or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontained in the operator'smanual. • Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale).in material and workmanship. Sears Brands ManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates, IL...Type: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlug Gap: SAE5W-30 37 ounces Approx.5 Quarts TorchF6RTC .020"to obtain repair or replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com This warranty covers ONLYdefects in general,fuel shouldbe used ...
...storage,failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil, or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontained in the operator'smanual. • Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale).in material and workmanship. Sears Brands ManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates, IL...Type: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlug Gap: SAE5W-30 37 ounces Approx.5 Quarts TorchF6RTC .020"to obtain repair or replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com This warranty covers ONLYdefects in general,fuel shouldbe used ...
Operation Manual
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... repairto protectyoureyes. Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly. Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow to operatethis machine.Children14and over shouldreadand...
... repairto protectyoureyes. Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly. Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow to operatethis machine.Children14and over shouldreadand...
Operation Manual
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... nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fueltank or containeropeningat all safetydevicesin placeand working. • Neverrun an engine indoorsor in use care and good judgment.ContactCustomerSupportfor assistance and the nameof your nearestservicingdealer. SHUTTHE ENGINEOFF!... whileoperatingon slopes. • Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards windows,walls,cars etc. Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore startingthe engine. • Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewhere thereis an open flame,sparkor pilotlight (e.g.furnace, waterheater,space heater...
... nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fueltank or containeropeningat all safetydevicesin placeand working. • Neverrun an engine indoorsor in use care and good judgment.ContactCustomerSupportfor assistance and the nameof your nearestservicingdealer. SHUTTHE ENGINEOFF!... whileoperatingon slopes. • Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowards windows,walls,cars etc. Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore startingthe engine. • Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewhere thereis an open flame,sparkor pilotlight (e.g.furnace, waterheater,space heater...
Operation Manual
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...(EPA),this manual. • Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller cometo a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainsttheengine to operateat... sectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions. Other statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Do notchangetheengine governorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealer to ensurethat all mechanicaland safetysystemsare workingproperlyand...
...(EPA),this manual. • Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller cometo a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainsttheengine to operateat... sectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions. Other statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Do notchangetheengine governorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealer to ensurethat all mechanicaland safetysystemsare workingproperlyand...
Operation Manual
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... running . ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside while machine is running . Engine exhaust contains carbon WARNING-- WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to assemble and WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in a ... Read, understand, and follow all instructions operate in the rain 6 There are rotating blades 'JIp WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the auger/impeller Contact with the rotating parts can cause serious personal injury. ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the...
... running . ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside while machine is running . Engine exhaust contains carbon WARNING-- WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to assemble and WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in a ... Read, understand, and follow all instructions operate in the rain 6 There are rotating blades 'JIp WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the auger/impeller Contact with the rotating parts can cause serious personal injury. ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the...
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...f show NOsignsof motion.If anyauger showsANY signof / rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff J the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to be clearedis uneven,such as a graveldriveway. Whentheauger controlis releasedand in damageto ... instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly. Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof skid shoeis againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon the skid shoes. 3. Toadjustthe skid shoes: 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. With...
...f show NOsignsof motion.If anyauger showsANY signof / rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff J the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to be clearedis uneven,such as a graveldriveway. Whentheauger controlis releasedand in damageto ... instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly. Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof skid shoeis againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon the skid shoes. 3. Toadjustthe skid shoes: 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. With...
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... CUTTERS Thedrift cuttersare designedfor use . OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil added throughthe oil fill. Removethe key whenthe snowthroweris not in startingthe engine. Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe engine'scarburetor to assist snow fallingintothe augersfor throwing. F1 Reverse Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) is the slowerand two (2) is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully insertedinorder for the engineto...
... CUTTERS Thedrift cuttersare designedfor use . OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil added throughthe oil fill. Removethe key whenthe snowthroweris not in startingthe engine. Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe engine'scarburetor to assist snow fallingintothe augersfor throwing. F1 Reverse Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) is the slowerand two (2) is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully insertedinorder for the engineto...
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...do so will shutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition. HEADLIGHT Theheadlightis on the left . * Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup. 15 Releaseto stop the augersand ... CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL LOCK ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource. ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET Requiresthe useof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) and a 120Vpowersource/walloutlet. Thethrottlecontrolis...
...do so will shutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition. HEADLIGHT Theheadlightis on the left . * Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup. 15 Releaseto stop the augersand ... CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL LOCK ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource. ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET Requiresthe useof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) and a 120Vpowersource/walloutlet. Thethrottlecontrolis...
Operation Manual
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...thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of the augerhousingwith a mountingclip. insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,and tightenthe cap until seated. 3. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyadd oil (5%30... intothe outlet locatedon the engine's surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. CLEAN-OUT...
...thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of the augerhousingwith a mountingclip. insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,and tightenthe cap until seated. 3. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyadd oil (5%30... intothe outlet locatedon the engine's surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. CLEAN-OUT...
Operation Manual
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...) position,moveshift leverinto one of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. Wipeany moistureawayfrom the controlson theengine. 17 Figure16 STOPPING THE ENGINE After youhavefinishedsnow-throwingr,un enginefora few minutes beforestoppingto help dry off thesnow thrower'sengineand removethe key priorto replacingshearpins. TO ENGAGE AUGER 1. Alwayscover vent holewhen...
...) position,moveshift leverinto one of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. Wipeany moistureawayfrom the controlson theengine. 17 Figure16 STOPPING THE ENGINE After youhavefinishedsnow-throwingr,un enginefora few minutes beforestoppingto help dry off thesnow thrower'sengineand removethe key priorto replacingshearpins. TO ENGAGE AUGER 1. Alwayscover vent holewhen...
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....Checkwith your localauthorilties or SearsService Centerfor safe disposal/recyclingfacilities. 18 Engineoil 1. Sparkplug 1. Tightenor replace 3. Lubewith light oil 1. See Figure17. 2. Changing Engine Oil 4. Be surefuel fill cap is maintained. Followthe maintenanceschedulegiven below .Engine oil capacityis 1100ml (approx.37 oz.). Controllinkagesand pivots 3. Wheels 4. Fuelsystem 1. Change 1. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,and tightenthe cap...
....Checkwith your localauthorilties or SearsService Centerfor safe disposal/recyclingfacilities. 18 Engineoil 1. Sparkplug 1. Tightenor replace 3. Lubewith light oil 1. See Figure17. 2. Changing Engine Oil 4. Be surefuel fill cap is maintained. Followthe maintenanceschedulegiven below .Engine oil capacityis 1100ml (approx.37 oz.). Controllinkagesand pivots 3. Wheels 4. Fuelsystem 1. Change 1. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,and tightenthe cap...
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....Cleanthe sparkplug with a wirebrush if it is seated,tightenwith a spark plugwrenchto compressthe washer. Checking Spark Plug DO NOTcheckfor sparkwith spark plug removed.DO NOTcrank engine with a feelergauge.Correctas necessary by handto preventcross-threading. 5. Figure18 Spark Plug O If the enginehas been running,the mufflerwill be reused. 3. Removethespark plug... hoursof operation.Changethe sparkplug oncea seasonor every 100hours. . Thegap shouldbe set to .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram). 4. It could shorten the engine'sservicelife. 7. Be careful notto touch the muffler.
....Cleanthe sparkplug with a wirebrush if it is seated,tightenwith a spark plugwrenchto compressthe washer. Checking Spark Plug DO NOTcheckfor sparkwith spark plug removed.DO NOTcrank engine with a feelergauge.Correctas necessary by handto preventcross-threading. 5. Figure18 Spark Plug O If the enginehas been running,the mufflerwill be reused. 3. Removethespark plug... hoursof operation.Changethe sparkplug oncea seasonor every 100hours. . Thegap shouldbe set to .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram). 4. It could shorten the engine'sservicelife. 7. Be careful notto touch the muffler.
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...of oil on anyareasthat are operated. If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it stops. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. Followlubricationrecommendations. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area....components,servicedor replaced. • 1. Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of clean engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug. 4.
...of oil on anyareasthat are operated. If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it stops. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. Followlubricationrecommendations. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area....components,servicedor replaced. • 1. Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of clean engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug. 4.
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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 4 951-10757...-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 4 951-10757...-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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... WoodruffKey 1 75 951-11904 DipstickO-Ring 1 57 715-04102 DowelPin,9 x 12 1 76 -- NeedleValve 1 78 951-11350 Oil DrainPipeAss'y 1 q -- FloatPin 1 68 710-05052 Bolt, M8x 35 2 o -- 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- Major 5 g -- MainNozzle 1 77 CrankcaseComplete 1 p --
... WoodruffKey 1 75 951-11904 DipstickO-Ring 1 57 715-04102 DowelPin,9 x 12 1 76 -- NeedleValve 1 78 951-11350 Oil DrainPipeAss'y 1 q -- FloatPin 1 68 710-05052 Bolt, M8x 35 2 o -- 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- Major 5 g -- MainNozzle 1 77 CrankcaseComplete 1 p --
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... ExhaustPipe Gasket 1 123 951-11967 ValveCoverGasket 1 130 951-11315 CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 131 951-11316 CarburetorInsulatorPlate 1 132 951-11223 CarburetorGasket 1 -- 951-11337 ValveKit 100 -- 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 -- intakeValve 1 -- 951-10641 Oil...
... ExhaustPipe Gasket 1 123 951-11967 ValveCoverGasket 1 130 951-11315 CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 131 951-11316 CarburetorInsulatorPlate 1 132 951-11223 CarburetorGasket 1 -- 951-11337 ValveKit 100 -- 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 -- intakeValve 1 -- 951-10641 Oil...
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... Subsection(c) mustbe warrantedfor the warrantyperioddefinedin Subsection(a)(2). Californiaand elsewherein the UnitedStatesEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB),U. DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS FOR 1995 AND LATER SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES: This sectionappliesto 1995and later smalloff-roadengines.The warrantyperiodbeginson the datethe engineor equipmentis deliveredto an ultimatepurchaser. (a) GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage MTDmustwarrantto the ultimatepurchaserand eachsubsequentpurchaserthat the engineis: (1) Designed,built...
... Subsection(c) mustbe warrantedfor the warrantyperioddefinedin Subsection(a)(2). Californiaand elsewherein the UnitedStatesEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB),U. DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS FOR 1995 AND LATER SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES: This sectionappliesto 1995and later smalloff-roadengines.The warrantyperiodbeginson the datethe engineor equipmentis deliveredto an ultimatepurchaser. (a) GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage MTDmustwarrantto the ultimatepurchaserand eachsubsequentpurchaserthat the engineis: (1) Designed,built...
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... Operating & Maintenance Instructions. The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for 500 hours of actual engine running time. Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours. The following categories are certified to meet the United States...
... Operating & Maintenance Instructions. The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for 500 hours of actual engine running time. Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours. The following categories are certified to meet the United States...