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Operator's Manual PR0 FES S I0 NA L 45" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88846 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. , SAFETY , ASSEMBLY , OPERATION , MAINTENANCE , PARTS LIST o ESPArqOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-04981 6/15/2009
Operator's Manual PR0 FES S I0 NA L 45" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88846 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. , SAFETY , ASSEMBLY , OPERATION , MAINTENANCE , PARTS LIST o ESPArqOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-04981 6/15/2009
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... back,resistanceshouldbe felt. 4. sandstone,bluestone,limestone). Control Figure10 2. Testing Auger Drive Control Whentheauger controlis releasedand in damageto naturalstone paversurfaces(e.g. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augercontrol and allowtheauger to R2or whenattemptingto movethe machinewiththedrivecontrolreleaseda, djustthedrivecontroilmmediately.SeeAdjustingDriveandAugerControls. Thesnowthrowerskidshoesare adjustedupwardatthe factoryfor shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownwardpriorto operatingthe machine. • Forclose...
... back,resistanceshouldbe felt. 4. sandstone,bluestone,limestone). Control Figure10 2. Testing Auger Drive Control Whentheauger controlis releasedand in damageto naturalstone paversurfaces(e.g. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augercontrol and allowtheauger to R2or whenattemptingto movethe machinewiththedrivecontrolreleaseda, djustthedrivecontroilmmediately.SeeAdjustingDriveandAugerControls. Thesnowthrowerskidshoesare adjustedupwardatthe factoryfor shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownwardpriorto operatingthe machine. • Forclose...
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... is engagedsimultaneouslywith the wheeldrivecontrol,the operatorcan releasethe augercontrol (on the left andcounterclockwiseto dischargeto the right. OIL DRAIN Engineoil can operatethe chutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snow throwingprocess.Ifthe augercontrol is locatedon the left sideof the snow thrower. • Tochangethedirectionin which snowis thrown,crankclockwiseto dischargetothe left handle)and theaugerswill remainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stop . HEADLIGHT The headlightis locatedon top...
... is engagedsimultaneouslywith the wheeldrivecontrol,the operatorcan releasethe augercontrol (on the left andcounterclockwiseto dischargeto the right. OIL DRAIN Engineoil can operatethe chutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snow throwingprocess.Ifthe augercontrol is locatedon the left sideof the snow thrower. • Tochangethedirectionin which snowis thrown,crankclockwiseto dischargetothe left handle)and theaugerswill remainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stop . HEADLIGHT The headlightis locatedon top...
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...Plug theother end of theclean-outtoolto dislodgeand scoopanysnowandice whichhasformedin andnearthe chute assembly. 5. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augercontrol for a few secondsto clearany remainingsnowand ice fromthe chute assembly. Removethedipstickfrom the oil fill. 2.... keepthecap in the disengaged(released)position. 2. CLEAN-OUT TOOL Thechute clean-outtool is up to assist snow fallingintothe augersfor throwing. Insertkeyinto slot. Pushprimerthree(3x) times,makingsureto cover vent hole whenpushing.If engineis warm,...
...Plug theother end of theclean-outtoolto dislodgeand scoopanysnowandice whichhasformedin andnearthe chute assembly. 5. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augercontrol for a few secondsto clearany remainingsnowand ice fromthe chute assembly. Removethedipstickfrom the oil fill. 2.... keepthecap in the disengaged(released)position. 2. CLEAN-OUT TOOL Thechute clean-outtool is up to assist snow fallingintothe augersfor throwing. Insertkeyinto slot. Pushprimerthree(3x) times,makingsureto cover vent hole whenpushing.If engineis warm,...
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... shearpins are suppliedin the manualbag. NOTE: Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeedsuntil youare comfortableand familiarwith the operationof the snow thrower. 2. 7. At the pointwhereit becomesslightlyharderto pull the rope,slowly allowthe rope to slowlyrecoil. 5. As ... RUN position.If the enginefalters,restartengineand run with choke at the three-prongwalloutlet beforeunpluggingthe oppositeend fromthe snow thrower. Keepthe key in and aroundthe wheeldrivecontroland auger control.Also, engageand releasebothcontrolsseveraltimes. Recoil Starter 1. Movespeedselectorshift...
... shearpins are suppliedin the manualbag. NOTE: Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeedsuntil youare comfortableand familiarwith the operationof the snow thrower. 2. 7. At the pointwhereit becomesslightlyharderto pull the rope,slowly allowthe rope to slowlyrecoil. 5. As ... RUN position.If the enginefalters,restartengineand run with choke at the three-prongwalloutlet beforeunpluggingthe oppositeend fromthe snow thrower. Keepthe key in and aroundthe wheeldrivecontroland auger control.Also, engageand releasebothcontrolsseveraltimes. Recoil Starter 1. Movespeedselectorshift...
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...bearingfrom left sideof the hexshaftwill fall and the sprocket shouldremainhanginglose in the disengagedposition,thetop surfaceof the newbelt shouldbe thrower(referto Figure34). Figure35 5. Holdingthefrictionwheelassembly,slidethe hexshaftout of the frictionwheelassemblyand the rightside of the frame.The spaceron... the left sideof the frame.Referto Figure35. Removescrewsfrom theframe coverunderneaththe snow in the chain. 6. Drive Belt Replacement If notalreadydone,removethe augerdrivebelt from the engine. 2. Slip the...
...bearingfrom left sideof the hexshaftwill fall and the sprocket shouldremainhanginglose in the disengagedposition,thetop surfaceof the newbelt shouldbe thrower(referto Figure34). Figure35 5. Holdingthefrictionwheelassembly,slidethe hexshaftout of the frictionwheelassemblyand the rightside of the frame.The spaceron... the left sideof the frame.Referto Figure35. Removescrewsfrom theframe coverunderneaththe snow in the chain. 6. Drive Belt Replacement If notalreadydone,removethe augerdrivebelt from the engine. 2. Slip the...
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... clothesdryer.Avoidany areawith a spark producingelectricmotor,or wherepowertools are susceptible to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on anyareasthat are operated. Changethe engineoil. 3. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment...
... clothesdryer.Avoidany areawith a spark producingelectricmotor,or wherepowertools are susceptible to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on anyareasthat are operated. Changethe engineoil. 3. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment...
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Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88835 618-0281A D= " _ 0 BracketAssy,AugerBrake 2. 684-0090B-0637 Impellar,16" 3. 731-2643 Tool,Cleanout 4. 710-0376 Scr,Hex Cap,5/16-18x 1.00 5. 710-... 1.5x 2 41. 731-05163 Spacer,1.0x 1.5x 1 42. 938-04158 Axle, Spiral,33" 43. 741-0494 Bushing,Flange,1.051x 1.16 44. 784-5714B-0637 ShavePlate 45. 710-0389 Bolt,Carriage,3/8-16x .750 46. 710-3168 Bolt,Carriage,3/8-16x 1.0 47. 784-5697-0637 Shoe,Skid 48. 790-00181-0637 DriftCutter 49. 929...
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88835 618-0281A D= " _ 0 BracketAssy,AugerBrake 2. 684-0090B-0637 Impellar,16" 3. 731-2643 Tool,Cleanout 4. 710-0376 Scr,Hex Cap,5/16-18x 1.00 5. 710-... 1.5x 2 41. 731-05163 Spacer,1.0x 1.5x 1 42. 938-04158 Axle, Spiral,33" 43. 741-0494 Bushing,Flange,1.051x 1.16 44. 784-5714B-0637 ShavePlate 45. 710-0389 Bolt,Carriage,3/8-16x .750 46. 710-3168 Bolt,Carriage,3/8-16x 1.0 47. 784-5697-0637 Shoe,Skid 48. 790-00181-0637 DriftCutter 49. 929...
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Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88835 05244B |= o o Housing,Bearing 2. 618-0279 3. 618-0280 Dogg,SteeringDrive,LH Dogg,SteeringDrive,RH 4. 918-0282E ShaftAssembly,Steering 5. 918-04178 718-04034 Assembly,...-0242 Wsh,Bell., .34x .872x .06 42. 936-0300 Wash,.406x .875x .059 43. 936-0329 44. 936-3015 Washer,Lock,1/4 FiatWasher,.469x .875x .105 45. 790-00257-0691 Cover,UpperFrame 46. 790-00259-0691 Cover,LowerFrame 4_ 937-3000 48. 738-0143 Fitting,Lube,3/16 Drive Screw,Shldr.,.498x .34...
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88835 05244B |= o o Housing,Bearing 2. 618-0279 3. 618-0280 Dogg,SteeringDrive,LH Dogg,SteeringDrive,RH 4. 918-0282E ShaftAssembly,Steering 5. 918-04178 718-04034 Assembly,...-0242 Wsh,Bell., .34x .872x .06 42. 936-0300 Wash,.406x .875x .059 43. 936-0329 44. 936-3015 Washer,Lock,1/4 FiatWasher,.469x .875x .105 45. 790-00257-0691 Cover,UpperFrame 46. 790-00259-0691 Cover,LowerFrame 4_ 937-3000 48. 738-0143 Fitting,Lube,3/16 Drive Screw,Shldr.,.498x .34...
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.... 914-0105 SquareKey,3/16 x 1.00 88. 926-04012 Nut, Push 89. 931-2531 Cover,Belt 90. 732-04308A 91. 936-0119 TorsionSpring,.850dia.x .333 Ig. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88835 Continuedfrom previouspage |= 0 = 710-0157 Screw,Hex Cap,5/16-24 80. 710-0191 Hex Hd.
.... 914-0105 SquareKey,3/16 x 1.00 88. 926-04012 Nut, Push 89. 931-2531 Cover,Belt 90. 732-04308A 91. 936-0119 TorsionSpring,.850dia.x .333 Ig. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88835 Continuedfrom previouspage |= 0 = 710-0157 Screw,Hex Cap,5/16-24 80. 710-0191 Hex Hd.
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Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88835 777S32636 777122341 777S32236 777123013 777D13771 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 777122363 777D13769 777122340 777Dl1502 35 777D13770 777X43688 / I /' USEE85ORFUEL" / CONTAININGMORE THAN10% ETHANOL 'W
Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88835 777S32636 777122341 777S32236 777123013 777D13771 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS: 777122363 777D13769 777122340 777Dl1502 35 777D13770 777X43688 / I /' USEE85ORFUEL" / CONTAININGMORE THAN10% ETHANOL 'W
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Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS490-SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88846 m 1 951-11012 2 951-11339 3 710-04915 4 951-11224 6 951-10637 7 731-05632 9 951-11302 10 710-04914 11 951-11181 12 951-11321 13 731-...,7 x 14 66 951-11376 CrankcaseCoverGasket 67 736-04476 Washer 71 951-11375 Oil Seal 72 710-04971 73 710-04972 FlangeBolt, M8 x 38 Bolt, M8x 45 74 710-05052 76 951-11320 77 710-04968 79 951-11206 Bolt, M8x 35 Oil TubeSupportBracket FlangeBolt M6x 16 DipstickTube 84 951-11350 Oil...
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS490-SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88846 m 1 951-11012 2 951-11339 3 710-04915 4 951-11224 6 951-10637 7 731-05632 9 951-11302 10 710-04914 11 951-11181 12 951-11321 13 731-...,7 x 14 66 951-11376 CrankcaseCoverGasket 67 736-04476 Washer 71 951-11375 Oil Seal 72 710-04971 73 710-04972 FlangeBolt, M8 x 38 Bolt, M8x 45 74 710-05052 76 951-11320 77 710-04968 79 951-11206 Bolt, M8x 35 Oil TubeSupportBracket FlangeBolt M6x 16 DipstickTube 84 951-11350 Oil...
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...04476 Washer 1 7O CrankcaseCover 1 71 951-11375 Oil Seal 2 72 710-04971 FlangeBolt, M8 x 38 5 73 710-04972 Bolt, M8x 45 1 74 710-05052 Bolt, M8x 35 2 83 Crankcase 1 84 951-11350 Oil DrainPipe 1 1 85 736-04440 Oil DrainWasher 1 1 86...1 131 ValveCoverGasket 1 1 139 951-11315 CarbInsulatorGasket 1 140 951-11353 CarburetorInsulator 1 1 170 CamshaftAssembly 1 1 38 GasketKit- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS490-SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88846 126 710-04962 |= 0 o RockerStud Bolt 128 751-11123 PivotAdjustingNut 129 751-11124 130 710-05054 132 951-11220 Pivot ...
...04476 Washer 1 7O CrankcaseCover 1 71 951-11375 Oil Seal 2 72 710-04971 FlangeBolt, M8 x 38 5 73 710-04972 Bolt, M8x 45 1 74 710-05052 Bolt, M8x 35 2 83 Crankcase 1 84 951-11350 Oil DrainPipe 1 1 85 736-04440 Oil DrainWasher 1 1 86...1 131 ValveCoverGasket 1 1 139 951-11315 CarbInsulatorGasket 1 140 951-11353 CarburetorInsulator 1 1 170 CamshaftAssembly 1 1 38 GasketKit- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS490-SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88846 126 710-04962 |= 0 o RockerStud Bolt 128 751-11123 PivotAdjustingNut 129 751-11124 130 710-05054 132 951-11220 Pivot ...
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MainNozzle 1 148 -- NeedleValveSpring 1 151 -- ChokeShaft 1 162 -- ChokePlate 1 163 -- ThrottleShaft 1 164 -- FuelBowl 1 -- 951-11357 CylinderHeadKit 112 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS490=SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88846 m= OO -- 951-10641 Oil DrainAssembly 84 951-11350 Oil DrainPipe 1 85 736-04440 Oil DrainWasher 1 86 710-04906 Oil DrainPlug 1 142 951-11352 CarburetorAssembly 136 ...
MainNozzle 1 148 -- NeedleValveSpring 1 151 -- ChokeShaft 1 162 -- ChokePlate 1 163 -- ThrottleShaft 1 164 -- FuelBowl 1 -- 951-11357 CylinderHeadKit 112 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS490=SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88846 m= OO -- 951-10641 Oil DrainAssembly 84 951-11350 Oil DrainPipe 1 85 736-04440 Oil DrainWasher 1 86 710-04906 Oil DrainPlug 1 142 951-11352 CarburetorAssembly 136 ...