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... RepairProtectionAgreemen..t.......... Sears will NOT pay for: • Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse, includingbutnot limitedto auger blades,skid shoes,shaveplate, shearpins, spark plug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter. • Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups. Normaldeteriorationand wearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement. Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedby over-speedingthe engine,or from stateto state. This...
... RepairProtectionAgreemen..t.......... Sears will NOT pay for: • Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse, includingbutnot limitedto auger blades,skid shoes,shaveplate, shearpins, spark plug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter. • Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups. Normaldeteriorationand wearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement. Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedby over-speedingthe engine,or from stateto state. This...
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... removed. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryer etc. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do so can resultin accidents,injuries or death. Other statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skid shoesare subjectto wear and damage.Foryoursafetyprotection...
... removed. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryer etc. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do so can resultin accidents,injuries or death. Other statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skid shoesare subjectto wear and damage.Foryoursafetyprotection...
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... Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it'simportantto become KEY acquaintedwith its controlsand features.Referto Figure10. The key is the fastest. f Drive Control Gas Cap Chute Assembly Oil Fill \ \, \ \ Clean Out Tool \ Shift Lever / / Auger Control _ ChuteDirectionalControl Mumer Primer Recoil Starter _._andle Key Throttle Control Augers Skid Shoe Choke Control :lectric Start Button...
... Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it'simportantto become KEY acquaintedwith its controlsand features.Referto Figure10. The key is the fastest. f Drive Control Gas Cap Chute Assembly Oil Fill \ \, \ \ Clean Out Tool \ Shift Lever / / Auger Control _ ChuteDirectionalControl Mumer Primer Recoil Starter _._andle Key Throttle Control Augers Skid Shoe Choke Control :lectric Start Button...
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...packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor crushedrock surfaces. 13 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE This handleis usedto manuallystartthe engine. OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil addedthroughtheoil fill. Failureto do so will shutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe OFF position. The drivecontrolalso ... AUGER CONTROL & # _ J The chute directional control is locatedon the left side of the snow thrower, To change the direction in which snow is thrown, rotate the chute directional control. The drivecontrolis locatedon the righthandle.Squeezethe control grip againstthe ...
...packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor crushedrock surfaces. 13 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE This handleis usedto manuallystartthe engine. OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil addedthroughtheoil fill. Failureto do so will shutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe OFF position. The drivecontrolalso ... AUGER CONTROL & # _ J The chute directional control is locatedon the left side of the snow thrower, To change the direction in which snow is thrown, rotate the chute directional control. The drivecontrolis locatedon the righthandle.Squeezethe control grip againstthe ...
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...and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Releaseboththe AugerControland the DriveControl. 2. Refastenthe clean-outtool to dislodgeand scoopany snowand icewhich hasformedin and near thechute assembly. 5. STARTING THE ENGINE Alwayskeep handsand feet clearof movingparts. insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,... to the mountingclip on the rear of the augerhousingwith a mountingclip. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. See Figure10 inset.Be carefulnotto overfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe fuel ...
...and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Releaseboththe AugerControland the DriveControl. 2. Refastenthe clean-outtool to dislodgeand scoopany snowand icewhich hasformedin and near thechute assembly. 5. STARTING THE ENGINE Alwayskeep handsand feet clearof movingparts. insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,... to the mountingclip on the rear of the augerhousingwith a mountingclip. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. See Figure10 inset.Be carefulnotto overfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe fuel ...
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... missinghardware 3. Engineoil 1. Whenaddingoil to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick.If levelislow, slowlyadd oil until 2. oil levelregistersbetweenhigh (H) and low (L). Removeoil drain plug.See Figure13on nextpage. 4. Drainfuelfrom tank... engine. 1. Engineoil 1. Clean 1. NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto be surecorrectoil level is secure. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. 2. Tightenor replace 3. Sparkplug 2. Lubewith multipurposeautogrease 4. Donot over-fill.Usea...
... missinghardware 3. Engineoil 1. Whenaddingoil to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick.If levelislow, slowlyadd oil until 2. oil levelregistersbetweenhigh (H) and low (L). Removeoil drain plug.See Figure13on nextpage. 4. Drainfuelfrom tank... engine. 1. Engineoil 1. Clean 1. NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto be surecorrectoil level is secure. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. 2. Tightenor replace 3. Sparkplug 2. Lubewith multipurposeautogrease 4. Donot over-fill.Usea...
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...Theengine'soil capacityis 20 ounces. (%-400 -200 0o 200 400 ("c) -300 -200 -10° 0° Oil Drain Plug DONOTuse nondetergentoil or 2-strokeengineoil. Measurethe plug gap with a wirebrush if it is seated,tightenwith a spark ... enginewith sparkplug removed. Be careful notto touch the muffler. Toensureproperengine operation,the sparkplug mustbe properly gappedand freeof deposits. 1. Reinstallthe oil fillercap/dipsticksecurely. Removethespark plug bootand use a sparkplug wrenchto removethe plug.See Figure14. 2. Checkthatthe sparkplug washeris in good conditionand thread...
...Theengine'soil capacityis 20 ounces. (%-400 -200 0o 200 400 ("c) -300 -200 -10° 0° Oil Drain Plug DONOTuse nondetergentoil or 2-strokeengineoil. Measurethe plug gap with a wirebrush if it is seated,tightenwith a spark ... enginewith sparkplug removed. Be careful notto touch the muffler. Toensureproperengine operation,the sparkplug mustbe properly gappedand freeof deposits. 1. Reinstallthe oil fillercap/dipsticksecurely. Removethespark plug bootand use a sparkplug wrenchto removethe plug.See Figure14. 2. Checkthatthe sparkplug washeris in good conditionand thread...
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...wearedges.When one sidewears out, theycan be carefulnotto get any oil on eachside), washers,and hex flangenuts.Referto Figure18. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower. 2. Reassemblenew skid shoeswith the fourcarriagebolts (two on f thealuminumdriveplateor...,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 3. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or 3-in -1 oil. See Figure17. Figure18 18 Figure16 Auger Shaft At least oncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft. become hoat ndcan inc. Removethe...
...wearedges.When one sidewears out, theycan be carefulnotto get any oil on eachside), washers,and hex flangenuts.Referto Figure18. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower. 2. Reassemblenew skid shoeswith the fourcarriagebolts (two on f thealuminumdriveplateor...,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 3. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or 3-in -1 oil. See Figure17. Figure18 18 Figure16 Auger Shaft At least oncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft. become hoat ndcan inc. Removethe...
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Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of oil on anyareasthat are operated. Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilatedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan ...8226; If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 24 PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables. If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 ...
Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of oil on anyareasthat are operated. Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilatedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan ...8226; If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 24 PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables. If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 ...
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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 HexScrew,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 4. 710-0451 5. 710-04484 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,.750Grl .... 741-0661A 54. 929-0071 55. 710-0276 56. 936-0159 Housing,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...
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 731-2635 D= 00 SnowRemovalToolMount 2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 3. 710-0347 HexScrew,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 4. 710-0451 5. 710-04484 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,.750Grl .... 741-0661A 54. 929-0071 55. 710-0276 56. 936-0159 Housing,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...
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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 75 951-11368 Oil Seal 4 726-04101 Hose Clamp 7 751-11124 Pivot LockingNut 8 751-11123 ...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 ...
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 75 951-11368 Oil Seal 4 726-04101 Hose Clamp 7 751-11124 Pivot LockingNut 8 751-11123 ...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 ...
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... 16 -- GovernorSeal 1 64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing 1 70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket 1 76 -- NeedleValve 1 137 -- Float 1 140 -- FuelBowlGasket 1 146 -- Oil Fill Plug 1 D= O -- 951-11061A GasketKit, Complete(Not Shown) -- 5 -- Complete 1 21 951-11285 MufflerGasket 1 30 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 31 --...1 90 951-10647 ValveKit 1 -- 951-11248 CrankcaseKit(Not Shown) -- 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...
... 16 -- GovernorSeal 1 64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing 1 70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket 1 76 -- NeedleValve 1 137 -- Float 1 140 -- FuelBowlGasket 1 146 -- Oil Fill Plug 1 D= O -- 951-11061A GasketKit, Complete(Not Shown) -- 5 -- Complete 1 21 951-11285 MufflerGasket 1 30 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 31 --...1 90 951-10647 ValveKit 1 -- 951-11248 CrankcaseKit(Not Shown) -- 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...
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...11247 CrankshaftKit (Not 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 -- Float Pin 1 21 951-11285 MufflerGasket 1 135 -- HeadCoverGasket 1 58... -- HeadCoverGasket 1 145 951-10657 MufflerStudAssembly 20 710-05001 Stud 2 35 CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 60 736-04461 Washer 1 31 -- 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 --...
...11247 CrankshaftKit (Not 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 -- Float Pin 1 21 951-11285 MufflerGasket 1 135 -- HeadCoverGasket 1 58... -- HeadCoverGasket 1 145 951-10657 MufflerStudAssembly 20 710-05001 Stud 2 35 CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 60 736-04461 Washer 1 31 -- 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 --...