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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. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. ASSEMBLY 1. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton. 3. Referto ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement. Securethehandle bytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left sideof the snowthrowerare ...
REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. ASSEMBLY 1. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton. 3. Referto ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement. Securethehandle bytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left sideof the snowthrowerare ...
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... lowerpositionwhenthearea to sidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure. Tire Pressure Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower. Do not underanycircumstanceexceed ... easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property. • Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. It isnot recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel...
... lowerpositionwhenthearea to sidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure. Tire Pressure Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower. Do not underanycircumstanceexceed ... easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property. • Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. It isnot recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel...
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... of motion.If the 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. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. Allowtheauger to increasecabletension). 9. In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine...
... of motion.If the 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. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. Allowtheauger to increasecabletension). 9. In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine...
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... operate the chute directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe 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 which snow is locatedon the left handle) and the augerswill remainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stop the augersand wheeldrive. AUGER CONTROL / AUGER CONTROL & # _ J The chute directional...
... operate the chute directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe 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 which snow is locatedon the left handle) and the augerswill remainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stop the augersand wheeldrive. AUGER CONTROL / AUGER CONTROL & # _ J The chute directional...
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...prong 120-volt,grounded,AC outlet in a well-ventilatedarea. 14 Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to turn the key. Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid...Plugthe extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon the engine's surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Donot attempt to fuel. 2. Shouldsnowand ice become lodgedin thechute assemblyduringoperation,proceedas followsto safelycleanthechute assemblyand ...
...prong 120-volt,grounded,AC outlet in a well-ventilatedarea. 14 Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to turn the key. Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid...Plugthe extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon the engine's surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Donot attempt to fuel. 2. Shouldsnowand ice become lodgedin thechute assemblyduringoperation,proceedas followsto safelycleanthechute assemblyand ...
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... a safe place.The enginecannotstart withoutthe key. 3. NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use and removekey. 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. REPLACING SHEAR PINS Eachauger blade is securedto the spiralshaftwith a shearpin and bow-tieclip. Figure11 Recoil Starter...
... a safe place.The enginecannotstart withoutthe key. 3. NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use and removekey. 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. REPLACING SHEAR PINS Eachauger blade is securedto the spiralshaftwith a shearpin and bow-tieclip. Figure11 Recoil Starter...
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... washers,and hex flangenuts.Referto Figure18. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower. 2. See Figure16. Doingsowill hinder the snowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil. Removethe carriageboltsand hexnuts whichattachit... to the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.See Figure18. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Wheels At least oncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanand coat theaxles with a...
... washers,and hex flangenuts.Referto Figure18. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower. 2. See Figure16. Doingsowill hinder the snowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil. Removethe carriageboltsand hexnuts whichattachit... to the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.See Figure18. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Wheels At least oncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanand coat theaxles with a...
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... remov- Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that itrestson theauger housing. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. See Figure 24. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Auger Control Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. ing the...
... remov- Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that itrestson theauger housing. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. See Figure 24. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Auger Control Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. ing the...
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... Forward(F3) position. 3. Carefullyremovethe hexnut and washerwhichsecuresthe hex shaftto the snowthrowerframeand lightlytap the shaft'send to theaxle. 4, Carefupllyivotthesnowthrowueprandforwarsdothatitrestosn theaugehrousing. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 4. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it stops. 2. Slipthedrivebelot ffthepulleayndbetweefrnictiownheealnd frictiownheedliscS, eeFigur2e8, 8, Removaendreplacbeelitnthereversoerder, FRiCTiON WHEEL REMOVAL If the...
... Forward(F3) position. 3. Carefullyremovethe hexnut and washerwhichsecuresthe hex shaftto the snowthrowerframeand lightlytap the shaft'send to theaxle. 4, Carefupllyivotthesnowthrowueprandforwarsdothatitrestosn theaugehrousing. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 4. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it stops. 2. Slipthedrivebelot ffthepulleayndbetweefrnictiownheealnd frictiownheedliscS, eeFigur2e8, 8, Removaendreplacbeelitnthereversoerder, FRiCTiON WHEEL REMOVAL If the...
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.... 24 Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of oil on anyareasthat are operated. Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilatedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark or pilol lightas on essential carburetorparts.If thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduring storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system components,servicedor replaced. • 1. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER...
.... 24 Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of oil on anyareasthat are operated. Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilatedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark or pilol lightas on essential carburetorparts.If thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduring storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system components,servicedor replaced. • 1. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER...
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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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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-...8156ID x .3038 ClickPin 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. 936-0185 Washer.... 732-0193 20. 720-0284 21. 720-0201A Spring,.39 x .60 x .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 631-04133A D= 0!
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-...8156ID x .3038 ClickPin 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. 936-0185 Washer.... 732-0193 20. 720-0284 21. 720-0201A Spring,.39 x .60 x .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 631-04133A D= 0!
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...04161 Washer,Flat,.75x 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,17x 40 x ... 710-0788 J HexScrew,5/16-24,.750,Gr5 Screw,1/4-20,1.000 7. 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20x .625 8. 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16, Nylon 9. 712-0417A Nut,Flange,5/8-18 10. 914-0126 Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia. 11. 916-0104 12. 716-0136 E-ring,.500 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 656-04025A I= 00 DiscAssembly...
...04161 Washer,Flat,.75x 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,17x 40 x ... 710-0788 J HexScrew,5/16-24,.750,Gr5 Screw,1/4-20,1.000 7. 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20x .625 8. 712-04065 Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16, Nylon 9. 712-0417A Nut,Flange,5/8-18 10. 914-0126 Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia. 11. 916-0104 12. 716-0136 E-ring,.500 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 656-04025A I= 00 DiscAssembly...
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...710-04919 Bolt 110 710-04905 Bolt 47 951-10648 PushRod Kit(incl. intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,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 3 731-07059 BreatherHose 75 951... 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. Ref.156(O-Ring) 49 715-04090 Dowel Pin 115 951-10655 Dipstick 57...
...710-04919 Bolt 110 710-04905 Bolt 47 951-10648 PushRod Kit(incl. intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,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 3 731-07059 BreatherHose 75 951... 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. Ref.156(O-Ring) 49 715-04090 Dowel Pin 115 951-10655 Dipstick 57...
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... -- HeadCoverGasket 1 21 951-11285 MufflerGasket 1 30 -- HeadCoverGasket 1 6 -- PushRodGuide Plate 1 17 -- CylinderHeadAssembly(Not Shown) -- RockerArm 2 10 710-04902 PivotBolt 2 11 -- 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...
... -- HeadCoverGasket 1 21 951-11285 MufflerGasket 1 30 -- HeadCoverGasket 1 6 -- PushRodGuide Plate 1 17 -- CylinderHeadAssembly(Not Shown) -- RockerArm 2 10 710-04902 PivotBolt 2 11 -- 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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... Shown) -- 73 O-Ring 1 64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing 2 74 Oil Fill Plug 1 65 951-10307 FlywheelKey 1 75 951-11368 Oil Seal 1 66 -- 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 -- CarburetorGasketPlate 2 78 736-04440 Washer 1 -- 951-11246...
... Shown) -- 73 O-Ring 1 64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing 2 74 Oil Fill Plug 1 65 951-10307 FlywheelKey 1 75 951-11368 Oil Seal 1 66 -- 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 -- CarburetorGasketPlate 2 78 736-04440 Washer 1 -- 951-11246...
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