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Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRH 26" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88970 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 FORM1/0. 769-05136A 7/31/2009
Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRH 26" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88970 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 FORM1/0. 769-05136A 7/31/2009
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Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wires and other foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/ impeller. Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments. Donot ...
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wires and other foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/ impeller. Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments. Donot ...
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... possible,keeping the holesin the chute rod pointingupward.See Figure3. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on upperhandleas shownin Figure1.As youare raisingthe handleupward,make surethat bothends of the snowthrowerto be...
... possible,keeping the holesin the chute rod pointingupward.See Figure3. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on upperhandleas shownin Figure1.As youare raisingthe handleupward,make surethat bothends of the snowthrowerto be...
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... gravel as it can easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property. • Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. • Use a middleor lowerpositionwhenthearea to be clearedis uneven... and boltssecurely. 12 Chute Clean-out Tool Figure12 Figure13 Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. Chute Clean-Out Tool...
... gravel as it can easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property. • Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. • Use a middleor lowerpositionwhenthearea to be clearedis uneven... and boltssecurely. 12 Chute Clean-out Tool Figure12 Figure13 Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. Chute Clean-Out Tool...
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....Refer to Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection.Makesurethe throttleis set in the disengaged"up " position,walkto the front of the machine. 6. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up " position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. Confirmthat the augershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand show NOsignsof motion.If anyauger showsANY signof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the...
....Refer to Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection.Makesurethe throttleis set in the disengaged"up " position,walkto the front of the machine. 6. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up " position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. Confirmthat the augershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand show NOsignsof motion.If anyauger showsANY signof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the...
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... controlso youcan operate the chute directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowing process.If the augercontrolis engagedsimultaneouslywith the drive control,the operatorcan releasethe augercontrol (on the left . * Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup. FOUR-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM f CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL CHUTETiLTDOWH t AUGERS Whenengaged,the auger...
... controlso youcan operate the chute directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowing process.If the augercontrolis engagedsimultaneouslywith the drive control,the operatorcan releasethe augercontrol (on the left . * Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup. FOUR-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM f CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL CHUTETiLTDOWH t AUGERS Whenengaged,the auger...
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...whichsecuresit to dislodgeand scoopany snowand icewhich hasformedin and near thechute assembly. 5. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. STARTING THE ENGINE Alwayskeep handsand feet clearof movingparts. Removethe oil...outtool is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theclean-outtool to the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to operatingthe electricstarter. stopped. 1. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow...
...whichsecuresit to dislodgeand scoopany snowand icewhich hasformedin and near thechute assembly. 5. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. STARTING THE ENGINE Alwayskeep handsand feet clearof movingparts. Removethe oil...outtool is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theclean-outtool to the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to operatingthe electricstarter. stopped. 1. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow...
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... SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. o Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. MovtehrottlceontrotolFAS(Trabb_it) position. 3. After engineis running . 1. Alwayscover vent holewhen pushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingto be repeated. 5. Movethrottlecontrolto OFF position. 2. Wipeany moistureawayfrom the controlson theengine. 17 iJ Figure16...
... SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. o Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. MovtehrottlceontrotolFAS(Trabb_it) position. 3. After engineis running . 1. Alwayscover vent holewhen pushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingto be repeated. 5. Movethrottlecontrolto OFF position. 2. Wipeany moistureawayfrom the controlson theengine. 17 iJ Figure16...
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... good conditionand thread the sparkplug in . (0.60=0.80 rnrn) hot and can ine. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it stops. 2. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Measurethe plug gap with a multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels. Electrode .02=.03 in by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 3. See Figure22.
... good conditionand thread the sparkplug in . (0.60=0.80 rnrn) hot and can ine. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it stops. 2. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Measurethe plug gap with a multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels. Electrode .02=.03 in by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 3. See Figure22.
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... secure them tothe snowthrower. 2. Also, if thereis excessiveslackin thedrive cableor if the unitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cable mayneed to the snowthrowerhousing. 2. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Thereshouldbe no resistancein the shiftlever. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.Referto Figure23. NOTE:Theskid shoes on this machinehavetwo...
... secure them tothe snowthrower. 2. Also, if thereis excessiveslackin thedrive cableor if the unitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cable mayneed to the snowthrowerhousing. 2. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Thereshouldbe no resistancein the shiftlever. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.Referto Figure23. NOTE:Theskid shoes on this machinehavetwo...
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... Figure34 24 Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until it stops. 2. Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof thesnow thrower by removingself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. f 8. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe screwand bell washerwhichsecureit to increasethe clearancebetweenthe ...wearor crackingand replaceif necessary. 1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and forwardsothat it restson theauger housing. 4. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel ...
... Figure34 24 Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until it stops. 2. Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof thesnow thrower by removingself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. f 8. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe screwand bell washerwhichsecureit to increasethe clearancebetweenthe ...wearor crackingand replaceif necessary. 1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and forwardsothat it restson theauger housing. 4. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel ...
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PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 26 Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of oil on anyareasthat...
PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 26 Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of oil on anyareasthat...
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Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 731-2643 D= 0 Clean-OutTool 2. 712-04065 FlangeLockNut 3. 756-0981B Flat IdlerPulley 4. 710-0347 ... 22. 710-0451 CarriageBolt 23. 790-00121-0721 ShavePlate 24. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly 25. 917-04126 WormShaft 26. 721-0327 Oil Seal 27. 741-0662 28. 718-04071 FlangeBearing ThrustCollar 741-0663 30. 710-0642 D=... Fiat Washer Oil Seal 43. 741-0661A FlangeBearing 44. 918-0124A ReducerHsg.-LH 45. 711-04284 Axle,Auger,26" 46. 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly-LH 47. 714-04040 BowTie CotterPin 48. 731-04870 Spacer 49. 741-0493A...
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 731-2643 D= 0 Clean-OutTool 2. 712-04065 FlangeLockNut 3. 756-0981B Flat IdlerPulley 4. 710-0347 ... 22. 710-0451 CarriageBolt 23. 790-00121-0721 ShavePlate 24. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly 25. 917-04126 WormShaft 26. 721-0327 Oil Seal 27. 741-0662 28. 718-04071 FlangeBearing ThrustCollar 741-0663 30. 710-0642 D=... Fiat Washer Oil Seal 43. 741-0661A FlangeBearing 44. 918-0124A ReducerHsg.-LH 45. 711-04284 Axle,Auger,26" 46. 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly-LH 47. 714-04040 BowTie CotterPin 48. 731-04870 Spacer 49. 741-0493A...
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Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 684-04112B m= W HandleEngagemenAt ssemblyRH 2. _ 738-04367 3. 731-04894D 4. 684-04250 _ FlangeShoulderScrew Lock Plate PivotRod 5. 935-0199A 6. 710-3069 7. 731-04896B RubberBumper Screw,1/4-20x .... 21. .631-04134B 22. 914-0101 LHandleClutchLock RH Assy CotterPin 23. 712-04064 FlangeLockNut, 1/4-20 24. 732-0193 CompressionSpring 25. 790-00311A-0637 Shift Lever 26. 790-00248B-0637 PanelBracket 27. 738-04125 ShoulderScrew 28. 684-04311A-0637 ChuteSupportBracket D= O 946-04396A SpeedSelectorCable 30. 736-04446 Fiat Washer,.25 x .630x ...
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 684-04112B m= W HandleEngagemenAt ssemblyRH 2. _ 738-04367 3. 731-04894D 4. 684-04250 _ FlangeShoulderScrew Lock Plate PivotRod 5. 935-0199A 6. 710-3069 7. 731-04896B RubberBumper Screw,1/4-20x .... 21. .631-04134B 22. 914-0101 LHandleClutchLock RH Assy CotterPin 23. 712-04064 FlangeLockNut, 1/4-20 24. 732-0193 CompressionSpring 25. 790-00311A-0637 Shift Lever 26. 790-00248B-0637 PanelBracket 27. 738-04125 ShoulderScrew 28. 684-04311A-0637 ChuteSupportBracket D= O 946-04396A SpeedSelectorCable 30. 736-04446 Fiat Washer,.25 x .630x ...
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.... 735-04100 23. 738-04184A Plug,1/2 ID Screw,Shoulder,.37 x .105,1/4-20 24. 738-0924A Screw,1/4-28,.375 25. 941-0245 Bearing,Hex Flangex .75ID 26. 941-0563 Bearing,Ball, 17x 40 x 12 27. ,746-04229 Clutch Cab!e,Wheel,44.95' 28. 790-00289A-0637 Plate,Cover 29. 748-0190 30... .630x .0635 72. 732-0705 CableControlWire 73. 710-04022 74. 729-04035 75. 710-0896 Screw,M8-1.25 Conn.,Amp Screw,AB, 1/4-14x .625 33 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 656-04025A D= 0e DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3;
.... 735-04100 23. 738-04184A Plug,1/2 ID Screw,Shoulder,.37 x .105,1/4-20 24. 738-0924A Screw,1/4-28,.375 25. 941-0245 Bearing,Hex Flangex .75ID 26. 941-0563 Bearing,Ball, 17x 40 x 12 27. ,746-04229 Clutch Cab!e,Wheel,44.95' 28. 790-00289A-0637 Plate,Cover 29. 748-0190 30... .630x .0635 72. 732-0705 CableControlWire 73. 710-04022 74. 729-04035 75. 710-0896 Screw,M8-1.25 Conn.,Amp Screw,AB, 1/4-14x .625 33 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 656-04025A D= 0e DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3;
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intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl. Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 1 951-11012 Bolt 70 751-11371 Gasket-CrankcaseCover 2 951-11054 ValveCover 72 710-04932 Bolt 3 731-07059 BreatherHose 75 751-11368 Oil Seal 4 726-04101 ...-04935 Bolt, M4x 60 69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14 125 710-04943 Bolt 35 intakeand exhaustvalve) 25 710-04940 Bolt 92 951-10663A BlowerHousing 26 710-04915 Bolt 93 736-04455 Washer 27 951-10642A MufflerShroud 94 710-04914 Bolt 28 710-04939 Stud, M6x117 29 710-04910 Stud, M6x...
intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl. Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 1 951-11012 Bolt 70 751-11371 Gasket-CrankcaseCover 2 951-11054 ValveCover 72 710-04932 Bolt 3 731-07059 BreatherHose 75 751-11368 Oil Seal 4 726-04101 ...-04935 Bolt, M4x 60 69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14 125 710-04943 Bolt 35 intakeand exhaustvalve) 25 710-04940 Bolt 92 951-10663A BlowerHousing 26 710-04915 Bolt 93 736-04455 Washer 27 951-10642A MufflerShroud 94 710-04914 Bolt 28 710-04939 Stud, M6x117 29 710-04910 Stud, M6x...
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... Seal 1 1 76 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 31 -- CarburetorInsulatorPlate 1 46 -- MainJet 138 -- 139 -- 140 -- ConnectingRodAssembly 1 1 59 751-11356 GovernorArm Shaft 1 1 60 736-04461 Washer 1 1 61 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 126 715-04088 |= 0 = DowelPin 127 951-10645A ElectricStarter 128 710-05003 Bolt 129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131 710-04945 132...
... Seal 1 1 76 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 31 -- CarburetorInsulatorPlate 1 46 -- MainJet 138 -- 139 -- 140 -- ConnectingRodAssembly 1 1 59 751-11356 GovernorArm Shaft 1 1 60 736-04461 Washer 1 1 61 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 126 715-04088 |= 0 = DowelPin 127 951-10645A ElectricStarter 128 710-05003 Bolt 129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131 710-04945 132...
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Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 |= 0= -- 951-11021 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) -- 133 = Gasket,ThrottlePlate 1 134 -- Float Pin 1 135 -- EmulsionTube 1 136 = NeedleValve 1 137 -- Fuel DrainPlugGasket 1 142 = Fuel BowlGasket 1 -- 751-10661B GasketKit, ...
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 |= 0= -- 951-11021 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) -- 133 = Gasket,ThrottlePlate 1 134 -- Float Pin 1 135 -- EmulsionTube 1 136 = NeedleValve 1 137 -- Fuel DrainPlugGasket 1 142 = Fuel BowlGasket 1 -- 751-10661B GasketKit, ...