Operation Manual
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Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedby over-speedingthe engine,or from stateto state. Sears will NOT pay for: • Expendableitemsthat ... mechanicaldamagecausedby improper storage,failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil, or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructioncsontained inthe operator'smanual. • Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale).In general,fuel shouldbe used within30 daysof itspurchasedate. WarrantSy tatemen.t SafeOperationPractices ...
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedby over-speedingthe engine,or from stateto state. Sears will NOT pay for: • Expendableitemsthat ... mechanicaldamagecausedby improper storage,failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil, or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructioncsontained inthe operator'smanual. • Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale).In general,fuel shouldbe used within30 daysof itspurchasedate. WarrantSy tatemen.t SafeOperationPractices ...
Operation Manual
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... followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death. Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock surfaces. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds... carelessnessor error on slipperysurfaces. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatingin reverse. Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine. This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. This machinewas ...
... followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death. Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock surfaces. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds... carelessnessor error on slipperysurfaces. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatingin reverse. Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine. This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. This machinewas ...
Operation Manual
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... refuelsuch equipmenton a trailerwith a portable container,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle. • Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fueltank or containeropeningat all safetydevicesin placeand working. • Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Safe Handling of Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin...
... refuelsuch equipmenton a trailerwith a portable container,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle. • Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fueltank or containeropeningat all safetydevicesin placeand working. • Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Safe Handling of Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin...
Operation Manual
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...EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this manual. • Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller cometo a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainsttheengine to preventunintendedstarting. ... of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervals to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactory setting of engine governor. to protectthe environment. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionosn off-seasonstorage. Maintainor ...
...EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this manual. • Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller cometo a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainsttheengine to preventunintendedstarting. ... of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervals to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactory setting of engine governor. to protectthe environment. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionosn off-seasonstorage. Maintainor ...
Operation Manual
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...WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can amputate hands and feet. CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the rain 6 ventilated area. ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside while machine is running ... or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling. housing or chute assembly. WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before attempting to assemble and operate i WARNING-- WARNING-- Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingto...
...WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can amputate hands and feet. CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the rain 6 ventilated area. ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside while machine is running ... or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling. housing or chute assembly. WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before attempting to assemble and operate i WARNING-- WARNING-- Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingto...
Operation Manual
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... knob,See Figure8, Auger Control Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand follow all instructionsbelow,Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly, Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Repeatsteps2-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved. Figure8...augershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to stop beforeadjustingthe augercontrol. 7. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Whentheauger controlis releasedand in ...
... knob,See Figure8, Auger Control Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand follow all instructionsbelow,Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly, Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Repeatsteps2-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved. Figure8...augershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to stop beforeadjustingthe augercontrol. 7. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Whentheauger controlis releasedand in ...
Operation Manual
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...features.Referto Figure10. Remove the key whenthe snowthroweris not in use. 1 2345 '6 NOTE: Donot turnthe ignitionkey in startingthe engine. Reverse Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) is the slower and two (2) is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully SHIFT LEVER insertedin... turningthe rotary choke knobto the CHOKEposition.Activating the chokecontrolclosesthe choke plateon the carburetorand aids in an attempt to startthe engine.Doingso may causeit to break. The shiftleveris locatedon the dash panel.Placethe shift leverinto anyof eight positionsto controlthe directionof...
...features.Referto Figure10. Remove the key whenthe snowthroweris not in use. 1 2345 '6 NOTE: Donot turnthe ignitionkey in startingthe engine. Reverse Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) is the slower and two (2) is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully SHIFT LEVER insertedin... turningthe rotary choke knobto the CHOKEposition.Activating the chokecontrolclosesthe choke plateon the carburetorand aids in an attempt to startthe engine.Doingso may causeit to break. The shiftleveris locatedon the dash panel.Placethe shift leverinto anyof eight positionsto controlthe directionof...
Operation Manual
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...Adjustupward for hard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor crushedrock surfaces. 13 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE This handleis usedto manuallystartthe engine. OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil addedthroughtheoil fill. Releaseto stop . NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrol beforechangingspeeds...-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) and a 120Vpowersource/walloutlet. The augercontrol is locatedon the left side of the snow thrower, To change the direction in cold-weatherstarting. The drivecontrolalso lockstheauger controlso youcan operate the chute ...
...Adjustupward for hard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor crushedrock surfaces. 13 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE This handleis usedto manuallystartthe engine. OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil addedthroughtheoil fill. Releaseto stop . NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrol beforechangingspeeds...-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) and a 120Vpowersource/walloutlet. The augercontrol is locatedon the left side of the snow thrower, To change the direction in cold-weatherstarting. The drivecontrolalso lockstheauger controlso youcan operate the chute ...
Operation Manual
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... removingthe ignitionkey. 3. Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition. 1. See Figure10 inset.Be carefulnotto overfill.Filltank... a groundedthree-wire powercordand plug,and is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or...
... removingthe ignitionkey. 3. Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition. 1. See Figure10 inset.Be carefulnotto overfill.Filltank... a groundedthree-wire powercordand plug,and is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or...
Operation Manual
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...from the engine. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position. 2. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the snow throwerwill move shiftleverintoone of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. .... NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. As...
...from the engine. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position. 2. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the snow throwerwill move shiftleverintoone of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. .... NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. As...
Operation Manual
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... disposal/recyclingfacilities. 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/servicdei,sengageall controlsand stoptheengineW. aituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnecst parkplugwireandgrounditagainsthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs. Followthe maintenanceschedulegiven below .Engine oil capacityis 600 ml (approx.20 oz.). Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to meet or exceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer...
... disposal/recyclingfacilities. 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/servicdei,sengageall controlsand stoptheengineW. aituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnecst parkplugwireandgrounditagainsthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs. Followthe maintenanceschedulegiven below .Engine oil capacityis 600 ml (approx.20 oz.). Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to meet or exceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer...
Operation Manual
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...plug is to 1/4-turnafter the sparkplug seatsto compressthe washer. 17 J Electrode Figure14 Figure15 . Spark Plug 0 If the engine hasbeen running,the mufflerwill be reused. 3. Be careful notto touch the muffler. Figure13 after handling usedoil. Checkthatthe sparkplug washeris...compressthe washer.Whenreinstallinga used sparkplug,tighten 1/8-to be very hot. Reinstallthe drain plugand tightenit securely. 6. itcould shorten the engine'sservicelife. 7. Checking Spark Plug DO NOTcheckfor sparkwith spark plug removed.DO NOTcrank enginewith sparkplug removed. Measurethe plug gap...
...plug is to 1/4-turnafter the sparkplug seatsto compressthe washer. 17 J Electrode Figure14 Figure15 . Spark Plug 0 If the engine hasbeen running,the mufflerwill be reused. 3. Be careful notto touch the muffler. Figure13 after handling usedoil. Checkthatthe sparkplug washeris...compressthe washer.Whenreinstallinga used sparkplug,tighten 1/8-to be very hot. Reinstallthe drain plugand tightenit securely. 6. itcould shorten the engine'sservicelife. 7. Checking Spark Plug DO NOTcheckfor sparkwith spark plug removed.DO NOTcrank enginewith sparkplug removed. Measurethe plug gap...
Operation Manual
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...appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 24 Followlubricationrecommendations. Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilatedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark or pilol lightas on ... on anyareasthat are operated. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
...appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 24 Followlubricationrecommendations. Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilatedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark or pilol lightas on ... on anyareasthat are operated. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
Operation Manual
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... 104 712-04216 Nut 105 710-04929 Bolt 44 951-10635 HeaterBox 109 951-10662 Engine/DipstickCover 45 710-04919 Bolt 110 710-04905 Bolt 47 951-10648 PushRod Kit(incl. 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...-10909 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.
... 104 712-04216 Nut 105 710-04929 Bolt 44 951-10635 HeaterBox 109 951-10662 Engine/DipstickCover 45 710-04919 Bolt 110 710-04905 Bolt 47 951-10648 PushRod Kit(incl. 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...-10909 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.
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... 1 34 -- Gasket,ThrottlePlate 1 134 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 31 -- CylinderHeadGasket 1 60 736-04461 Washer 1 61 -- 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...951-11380 -- 951-11176 O-Ring Starter PinionShaft(Not Shown) -- 951-10651 FuelTankNipple(Not Shown) -- 952Z365-SUB Engine,Complete 33 951-10974 CarburetorAssembly 130 951-10639 Primer 1 131 710-04945 Bolt 1 132 710-04938 Drain Bolt 1...
... 1 34 -- Gasket,ThrottlePlate 1 134 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 31 -- CylinderHeadGasket 1 60 736-04461 Washer 1 61 -- 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...951-11380 -- 951-11176 O-Ring Starter PinionShaft(Not Shown) -- 951-10651 FuelTankNipple(Not Shown) -- 952Z365-SUB Engine,Complete 33 951-10974 CarburetorAssembly 130 951-10639 Primer 1 131 710-04945 Bolt 1 132 710-04938 Drain Bolt 1...
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... Seal 1 78 736-04440 Washer 1 -- 951-11063 ValveCoverKit (Not Shown) -- 79 Oil DrainPlug Washer 1 2 951-11054 ValveCover 1 80 951-11370 Oil Seal 2 5 -- 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 -- Gasket,ThrottlePlate 1 5 HeadCoverGasket 1 134 -- Float Pin...
... Seal 1 78 736-04440 Washer 1 -- 951-11063 ValveCoverKit (Not Shown) -- 79 Oil DrainPlug Washer 1 2 951-11054 ValveCover 1 80 951-11370 Oil Seal 2 5 -- 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 -- Gasket,ThrottlePlate 1 5 HeadCoverGasket 1 134 -- Float Pin...
Operation Manual
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... catalyticconverter,fueltanks, fuel lines,fuel caps,valves,canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents. 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,and...
... catalyticconverter,fueltanks, fuel lines,fuel caps,valves,canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents. 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,and...
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This information is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time. For Phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on a certified engine. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. The following categories are certified to meet Federal...
This information is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time. For Phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on a certified engine. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. The following categories are certified to meet Federal...
