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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.769-05095 12/29/2009 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 24" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88957 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.769-05095 12/29/2009 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 24" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88957 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions.
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... all packinginserts. 2. Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton. 3. f . REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. ASSEMBLY 1. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2. Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat...
... all packinginserts. 2. Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton. 3. f . REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. ASSEMBLY 1. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2. Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat...
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... f mendedpsi. Toadjustthe skid shoes: 1. Moveskid shoesto desiredposition. The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedto the top of the augerhousing with force sufficientto causeseriousinjury. Do not underanycircumstanceexceed manufacturer'srecom-... • Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. Loosenthe four hexnuts (two on each side)and carriagebolts. Tire Pressure Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire ...
... f mendedpsi. Toadjustthe skid shoes: 1. Moveskid shoesto desiredposition. The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedto the top of the augerhousing with force sufficientto causeseriousinjury. Do not underanycircumstanceexceed manufacturer'srecom-... • Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. Loosenthe four hexnuts (two on each side)and carriagebolts. Tire Pressure Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire ...
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...augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. Repeatsteps2-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Confirmthat the augerhas completelystoppedrotatingand showsNOsigns of the machine. 6. 2, Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof...See Figure8, Auger Control Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand follow all instructionsbelow,Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly, Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Allowtheauger to increasecabletension). 9....
...augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. Repeatsteps2-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Confirmthat the augerhas completelystoppedrotatingand showsNOsigns of the machine. 6. 2, Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof...See Figure8, Auger Control Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand follow all instructionsbelow,Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly, Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Allowtheauger to increasecabletension). 9....
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...snowthrowing process.If the augercontrolis engagedsimultaneouslywith the drive control,the operatorcan releasethe augercontrol (on left side of the snow thrower, To change the direction in increasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive system. SKID SHOES Positionthe skid shoesbasedon surfaceconditions.Adjustupward for.... THROTTLE CONTROL Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the rearof the engine.It regulatesthe speedof theengine and will result in which snow is located on the left handle.Squeezethe control grip againstthe handleto engagethe augerand startsnowthrowing action.Releaseto stop. ELECTRIC...
...snowthrowing process.If the augercontrolis engagedsimultaneouslywith the drive control,the operatorcan releasethe augercontrol (on left side of the snow thrower, To change the direction in increasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive system. SKID SHOES Positionthe skid shoesbasedon surfaceconditions.Adjustupward for.... THROTTLE CONTROL Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the rearof the engine.It regulatesthe speedof theengine and will result in which snow is located on the left handle.Squeezethe control grip againstthe handleto engagethe augerand startsnowthrowing action.Releaseto stop. ELECTRIC...
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...: Theenginecannot startwithoutthe keyfully insertedintothe ignitionswitch. Use the shovel-shapedend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable. Makecertainboththe augercontrol and drivecontrolare in . 3. NOTE:Do ... dirt, dust,or waterin thefuel tank. DO NOTuse E85gasoline. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to the rear of the augerhousing....
...: Theenginecannot startwithoutthe keyfully insertedintothe ignitionswitch. Use the shovel-shapedend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable. Makecertainboththe augercontrol and drivecontrolare in . 3. NOTE:Do ... dirt, dust,or waterin thefuel tank. DO NOTuse E85gasoline. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to the rear of the augerhousing....
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... securedto the spiralshaftwith a shearpin and bow-tieclip. Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Movechoketo the CHOKE IJl position(coldenginestart). If engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition. 3. See Figure11. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position. 2. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the...
... securedto the spiralshaftwith a shearpin and bow-tieclip. Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Movechoketo the CHOKE IJl position(coldenginestart). If engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition. 3. See Figure11. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position. 2. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the...
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...lubricatethe eye boltbushingand thespiralwith 3-in -1oil) to the hexshaft. become hoat ndcan inc. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. See Figure16. SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES The shaveplateand skid shoeson the bottomof the... (two on f thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower. 2. LUBRICATION Gear Shaft Thegear (hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedat least oncea seasonor afterevery 25 hoursof operation. 1.
...lubricatethe eye boltbushingand thespiralwith 3-in -1oil) to the hexshaft. become hoat ndcan inc. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. See Figure16. SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES The shaveplateand skid shoeson the bottomof the... (two on f thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower. 2. LUBRICATION Gear Shaft Thegear (hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedat least oncea seasonor afterevery 25 hoursof operation. 1.
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.... 5. J Figure22 Figure 23 f // J Figure24 2O Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2. See Figure 24. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov- Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn...
.... 5. J Figure22 Figure 23 f // J Figure24 2O Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2. See Figure 24. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov- Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn...
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... drivecontrolcableadjustmentfails to correct the problem,the frictionwheelmayneed to be replaced.Followthe instructionsbelow.Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearor crackingand replaceif necessary. 1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 4. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Stop Bolt Figure28 J Figure29 f J Figure30 22
... drivecontrolcableadjustmentfails to correct the problem,the frictionwheelmayneed to be replaced.Followthe instructionsbelow.Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearor crackingand replaceif necessary. 1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 4. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Stop Bolt Figure28 J Figure29 f J Figure30 22
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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,especiallyanychains...appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 24 Followlubricationrecommendations. Changethe engineoil. • 3. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind muffler.Applya lightfilm of clean...
...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,especiallyanychains...appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 24 Followlubricationrecommendations. Changethe engineoil. • 3. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind muffler.Applya lightfilm of clean...
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Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 731-2635 D= 00 SnowRemovalToolMount 2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 3. 710-0347 ... x 1.50 22. 941-0245 Bearing,Hex Flangex .75ID 23. 941-0309 Bearing,Ball,.75ID x 1.85OD 24. 756-0981B Flat Pulley,Idler, 2.75OD 25. 790-00075 Housing,Bearing,1.85ID 26. 790-00080A-0637 Bracket,AugerIdlerw/Brake...Auger,RH Housing,Auger,LH Seal,Oil, .750x 1.00x .125 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .59 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750 Axle,Auger,24" Key,Hi-pro3/16x 5/8 Pin, Dowel,.25OD x 1.2 Shaft,Worm.75OD Gear,Worm20T Collar,Thrust Plug,1/4 x .437 Seal,Oil, ...
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 731-2635 D= 00 SnowRemovalToolMount 2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 3. 710-0347 ... x 1.50 22. 941-0245 Bearing,Hex Flangex .75ID 23. 941-0309 Bearing,Ball,.75ID x 1.85OD 24. 756-0981B Flat Pulley,Idler, 2.75OD 25. 790-00075 Housing,Bearing,1.85ID 26. 790-00080A-0637 Bracket,AugerIdlerw/Brake...Auger,RH Housing,Auger,LH Seal,Oil, .750x 1.00x .125 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .59 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750 Axle,Auger,24" Key,Hi-pro3/16x 5/8 Pin, Dowel,.25OD x 1.2 Shaft,Worm.75OD Gear,Worm20T Collar,Thrust Plug,1/4 x .437 Seal,Oil, ...
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... 8. 710-04586 Screw,1/4-20x 1.625 9. 790-00219-0721 Panel,Handle,(no cutout) 10. 710-1233 Screw,Machine,#10-24,1.375 11. 731-06471 HandlePanelCover 12. 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon 13. . 749-04190A-06371Hand!e,Upper,RH 14...60 x .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia. x 3.2, Black 22. 749-04138A-0637 Handle,Lower 23. 935-0199A 24. 736-0262 Bumper,Rubber,.62 ODx .22 Washer,Fiat,.385x .870x .092 25. 738-04118 26. 738-04348 Bolt,Shoulder...Lock 50. 731-04896B Cam,CluLock 51. 732-04219C Spr.,Lock Clu 29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 631-04133A D= 0!
... 8. 710-04586 Screw,1/4-20x 1.625 9. 790-00219-0721 Panel,Handle,(no cutout) 10. 710-1233 Screw,Machine,#10-24,1.375 11. 731-06471 HandlePanelCover 12. 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon 13. . 749-04190A-06371Hand!e,Upper,RH 14...60 x .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia. x 3.2, Black 22. 749-04138A-0637 Handle,Lower 23. 935-0199A 24. 736-0262 Bumper,Rubber,.62 ODx .22 Washer,Fiat,.385x .870x .092 25. 738-04118 26. 738-04348 Bolt,Shoulder...Lock 50. 731-04896B Cam,CluLock 51. 732-04219C Spr.,Lock Clu 29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 631-04133A D= 0!
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Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 656-04025A I= 00 DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3. 684-04154-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel 4. 684-04156A Shift Assembly,Rod 5. E-ring,Retaining, .875Dia. 13. 916-0231 14. 917-04209A E-ring,.750Dia. J 710-0627 6. 710-0788 J HexScrew,5/16-24,.750,Gr5 Screw,1/4-20,1.000... 1.00x .060 21. 790-00289A-0637 Pit.,Cvr. 22. 748-0234 23. 738-04184A ShoulderSpacer Screw,Shoulder,.37x .105,1/4-20 24. 738-0924A 25. 941-0245 Screw,1/4-28,.375 L Bearing,Hex Flangex .75 ID 26. 941-0563 27. 746-04229 Bearing,Ball...
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 656-04025A I= 00 DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3. 684-04154-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel 4. 684-04156A Shift Assembly,Rod 5. E-ring,Retaining, .875Dia. 13. 916-0231 14. 917-04209A E-ring,.750Dia. J 710-0627 6. 710-0788 J HexScrew,5/16-24,.750,Gr5 Screw,1/4-20,1.000... 1.00x .060 21. 790-00289A-0637 Pit.,Cvr. 22. 748-0234 23. 738-04184A ShoulderSpacer Screw,Shoulder,.37x .105,1/4-20 24. 738-0924A 25. 941-0245 Screw,1/4-28,.375 L Bearing,Hex Flangex .75 ID 26. 941-0563 27. 746-04229 Bearing,Ball...
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...04092 Dowel Pin,7 x 14 124 710-04935 Bolt, M4x 60 69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14 125 710-04943 Bolt 33 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 1 951-11012 Bolt 70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket 2 951-11054 ValveCover 72 710-04932 CoverBolt 3 731-07059 BreatherHose 75 951-11368 Oil Seal... Oil DrainAssembly,includes77,78,79 Stator Flywheel CoolingFan 22 712-04214 Nut 88 951-10911 StarterCup 23 710-05002 Bolt 89 712-04209 Nut 24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield 90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl. intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl.
...04092 Dowel Pin,7 x 14 124 710-04935 Bolt, M4x 60 69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14 125 710-04943 Bolt 33 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 1 951-11012 Bolt 70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket 2 951-11054 ValveCover 72 710-04932 CoverBolt 3 731-07059 BreatherHose 75 951-11368 Oil Seal... Oil DrainAssembly,includes77,78,79 Stator Flywheel CoolingFan 22 712-04214 Nut 88 951-10911 StarterCup 23 710-05002 Bolt 89 712-04209 Nut 24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield 90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl. intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl.
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Idle Jet Assembly 1 153 -- Fuel Bowl 1 56 951-11283 Oil Fill PlugAssembly 73 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 31 -- CylinderHeadAssembly(Not Shown) -- ExhaustValveAdjuster 1 12 -- IntakeValveSeal 1 16 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 |= 0 o e 126 715-04088 DowelPin 127 951-10645A ElectricStarter 128 710-05003 Bolt 129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131 710-04945 132...
Idle Jet Assembly 1 153 -- Fuel Bowl 1 56 951-11283 Oil Fill PlugAssembly 73 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 31 -- CylinderHeadAssembly(Not Shown) -- ExhaustValveAdjuster 1 12 -- IntakeValveSeal 1 16 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 |= 0 o e 126 715-04088 DowelPin 127 951-10645A ElectricStarter 128 710-05003 Bolt 129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131 710-04945 132...
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... ValveCover 1 80 951-11370 Oil Seal 2 5 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 60 736-04461 Washer 1 31 -- HeadCoverGasket 1 145 951-10657 MufflerStudAssembly 20 710-05001 Stud 2 35 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 D= 00 m D= 0O m -- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) -- 951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown) 133 -- NeedleValveSpring 139 -- Fuel BowlGasket 1 52 1 53 1 54...
... ValveCover 1 80 951-11370 Oil Seal 2 5 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 60 736-04461 Washer 1 31 -- HeadCoverGasket 1 145 951-10657 MufflerStudAssembly 20 710-05001 Stud 2 35 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 D= 00 m D= 0O m -- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) -- 951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown) 133 -- NeedleValveSpring 139 -- Fuel BowlGasket 1 52 1 53 1 54...