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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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORM1/0. 769-05136A 7/31/2009 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORM1/0. 769-05136A 7/31/2009 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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... the snowthrowerto be sure both cablesare alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handle upward. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
... the snowthrowerto be sure both cablesare alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handle upward. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
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... the augerhousing with force sufficientto causeseriousinjury. See Figure12.The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedwith a cabletie at the factory.Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower. Equaltire pressureshouldbe... have. Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim assemblyto burst with a mountingclip. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. Loosenthe four hexnuts...
... the augerhousing with force sufficientto causeseriousinjury. See Figure12.The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedwith a cabletie at the factory.Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower. Equaltire pressureshouldbe... have. Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim assemblyto burst with a mountingclip. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. Loosenthe four hexnuts...
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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. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Repeatsteps2-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved. Figure14 \ \ \ \ \ \ 13 Allowtheaugersto remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. With...
....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. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Repeatsteps2-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved. Figure14 \ \ \ \ \ \ 13 Allowtheaugersto remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. With...
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... )or. Refastenthe clean-outtool to the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. machineand in the engine.Checkoil levelbefore eachoperationto ensureadequateoil inthe engine.Forfurther disengaged(released... safelycleanthechute assemblyand chute opening: 1. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkey. 3. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. The enginewill notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperating Read,understand,and followall instructionsand...
... )or. Refastenthe clean-outtool to the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. machineand in the engine.Checkoil levelbefore eachoperationto ensureadequateoil inthe engine.Forfurther disengaged(released... safelycleanthechute assemblyand chute opening: 1. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkey. 3. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. The enginewill notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperating Read,understand,and followall instructionsand...
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... OFF position. 2. Wipeany moistureawayfrom the controlson theengine. 17 iJ Figure16 Pushstarterbuttonto start ). 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. Do notpull the starterhandlewhilethe engine running ,disconnectpowercordfrom electric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugthe end at half-chokepositionfor a short periodof...
... OFF position. 2. Wipeany moistureawayfrom the controlson theengine. 17 iJ Figure16 Pushstarterbuttonto start ). 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. Do notpull the starterhandlewhilethe engine running ,disconnectpowercordfrom electric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugthe end at half-chokepositionfor a short periodof...
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... instructionsin opposite order and mannerof removal. Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof thesnow thrower by removingself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Removethe beltfrom enginepulleyas follows.Referto Figure32. Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and forwardsothat it restson theauger housing. 4. Removethe right-handwheelby ... 6. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until it stops. 2. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit.
... instructionsin opposite order and mannerof removal. Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof thesnow thrower by removingself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Removethe beltfrom enginepulleyas follows.Referto Figure32. Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and forwardsothat it restson theauger housing. 4. Removethe right-handwheelby ... 6. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until it stops. 2. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit.
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PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. Changethe engineoil. 3. Removeall... heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 26 Followlubricationrecommendations. Donot • attemptto pourfuel from the engine. • 2. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind muffler.Applya lightfilm of...
PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. Changethe engineoil. 3. Removeall... heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 26 Followlubricationrecommendations. Donot • attemptto pourfuel from the engine. • 2. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind muffler.Applya lightfilm of...
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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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...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...00206A-0637 Guide Bracket,AugerCable 34. 790-00207B Guide Bracket,DriveCable 35. 790-00316-0637 Cover,Frame 36. 634-04148A-0911 WheelAssembly- Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 656-04025A D= 0e DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3; Cover,Belt Spring,Torsion,.850 ID x .354 Washer,Flat,.406x ...
...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...00206A-0637 Guide Bracket,AugerCable 34. 790-00207B Guide Bracket,DriveCable 35. 790-00316-0637 Cover,Frame 36. 634-04148A-0911 WheelAssembly- Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 656-04025A D= 0e DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3; Cover,Belt Spring,Torsion,.850 ID x .354 Washer,Flat,.406x ...
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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...
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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...-11370 Oil Seal 2 145 951-10657 MufflerStudAssembly 1 20 710-05001 Stud 2 1 36 PistonPin 1 58 -- O-Ring 1 1 75 751-11368 Oil Seal 1 1 76 -- 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...
...-11370 Oil Seal 2 145 951-10657 MufflerStudAssembly 1 20 710-05001 Stud 2 1 36 PistonPin 1 58 -- O-Ring 1 1 75 751-11368 Oil Seal 1 1 76 -- 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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... 736-04440 Washer 1 -- 951-11246 CrankcaseCoverKit (Not Shown) -- 64 751-11369 RadialBail Bearing 1 70 751-11371 Case CoverGasket 1 71 = Case Cover 1 72 = Cover Bolts 7 73 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 |= 0= -- 951-11021 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) -- 133 = Gasket,ThrottlePlate 1 134 --
... 736-04440 Washer 1 -- 951-11246 CrankcaseCoverKit (Not Shown) -- 64 751-11369 RadialBail Bearing 1 70 751-11371 Case CoverGasket 1 71 = Case Cover 1 72 = Cover Bolts 7 73 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 |= 0= -- 951-11021 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) -- 133 = Gasket,ThrottlePlate 1 134 --