Craftsman 88690 Support Question
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Question posted by donpam on May 1st, 2011
Snow Thrower Won't Lift Off The Ground
I have a 42" 2 stage snow thrower attached to a lawn tractor Model 917.272246. The first year or two it would raise up 4-6" off the ground with the lift handle but now it will only lift about 1/2". I can't see anything bent. What can I adjust?
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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FORMNO.769-03973
2/4/2009
Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRN
28" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88690
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.
Operation Manual - Page 2
...169; Sears Brands,LLC
SAE5W-30 20 ounces 3 Quarts Champion®RC12YC .030"
Model Number Serial Number Dateof Purchase
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber and dateof purchaseabove
2 Page42
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Page43
CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructionisf,this snow throweris everusedfor commerciaol r rentalpurposes.
Operation Manual - Page 3
... least75 feet from the machinewhile it is in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock surfaces. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Donot wearjewelry,long scarvesor otherlooseclothing,which could becomeentangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhich will improvefooting...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfrom thetruck
or trailerand refuelit on the handles.Walk, neverrun. Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty damageor personalinjurycausedby a ricochet. Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clearsnowat too fastof a rate. Always be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the ground.If this manual,use . If the machineshouldstart to no morethan1/2inch...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...3. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. f
. LOOSE PARTS
Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedwith this manual.Refer to ...snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. Movethe snowthrowerout of the snowthrowerto be sure both
cablesare alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handle upward.See Figure1. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of the handle...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...Skid Shoes
The snowthrowerskid shoesare adjustedupwardat thefactory for
f
shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operat-
The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is not recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as it can easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.
•...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... augercontrol. 7. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Auger Control
Priorto operatingyour snowthrower,carefullyreadand followall instructionsbelow. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up "
position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack.
Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... Out
Tool
'\ \
Gas Cap
Auger Control
Chute Directional Control
Recoil Starter Handle
Electric Start Button
Augers
_
Skid Shoe
Outlet
J
Figure10
Nowthat youhaveset up ... the dash panel.Placethe shift leverinto anyof eight positionsto controlthe directionof travel and ground speed.
CHOKE CONTROL The chokecontrolisfoundon the rearof the engineand isactivated by turningthe rotarychoke...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...,fresh,unleadedgasolinewith a minimum of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare...the shovel-shapedend of extensioncord intoa three-prong 120-volt,grounded,AC outlet in this manualbeforeoperating. The optionalelectricstarteris equippedwith a ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. Rotatechoke controlto CHOKE IJl position. 2. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.
Oncethe enginestarts,releasestarterbutton. 7. Toengagethe augersand startthrowingsnow,squeezethe
auger controlagainstthe left handle.Releaseto stop .
15
Figure11...
Operation Manual - Page 17
....isposoefuseodilproperly. Reinstalloil drain plug and tightensecurely. 5.
Recommended Oil Usage
Oil Drain
0il FIll
Figure13
6. Wipeawayany spilledoil. Loosenand removethe mountingscrewsfromthe snow hood. Removeand inspectspark plug.
5. Replacesparkplug if porcelainiscrackedor if electrodesare
pitted,burnedor fouledwith deposits.
6. Checkelectrodegap with a feelergaugeand set gap to...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... adjustingthe skid shoes. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. f 4.
Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine until itstops.
2. See Figure 24. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...pulley. c.
Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. Remotvheebelftromarountdheaugeprulleya,ndslipthebelt... a. Use a wrenchto pivotthe idlerpulleytowardthe right. Removtheebelat sfollowRs.efetor Figur2e5.
b. Lift the drivebelt off enginepulley.
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Figure25
Figure26
Figure27 21 Reassemabulegebrelbt yfollowiningstructioinnrseversoerder. ...
Operation Manual - Page 22
...4, Carefupllyivotthesnowthrowueprandforwarsdothatitrestosn theaugehrousing.
5. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3.
Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. Removtheeframceovefromtheundersiodfethesnowthrower byremovinfogurself-tappsincgrewwshichsecuriet.Refetor Figur2e4,
6. Carefullyremovethe hexnut...
Operation Manual - Page 24
... containsoxygenatedor rdormulatedgasoline (gasolineblendedwithan alcoholor ether), run the enginefor severalminutesto circulate theadditivethroughthecarburetor. b. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Forenginesstoredover30 days:
•
1.
Alcoholblendedfuels (calledgasoholor usingethanolor methanol) canattract moisturewhich leadsto separationand formationof acids duringstorage...
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690
731-2635
D=
0
Snow RemovalToolMount
2. 684-...,1.85ID
26. 790-00080A-0637 Bracket,Auger Idlerw/Brake
27. 618-04173A
GearboxAssembly,Auger,28"
28. 684-04268-0721 HousingAssembly,Auger28"
D=
B0
684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly,LH
30. 684...38. 618-0124A 39. 721-0338 40. 741-0662 41. 710-0642 42. 711-04283 43. 714-0161 44. 715-04021 45. 717-04126 46....
Operation Manual - Page 29
...731-04869
D=
WO
Chute,FlangeKeeper
28. 746-04397
Cable,SpeedSelector
29. 749-04191A-0637 Handle,Upper,LH
30. 747-0697
Eye...CrankAssembly,Chute
41. 710-0449
Screw,Carriage,5/16-18,2.25
42. 710-04484
Screw,5/16-18,2.25, Gr5
43. ...0637 Handle,Upper,RH
50. 714-0145
Click Pin
51. 731-06471
HandlePanelCover
52. 712-3010
Nut, Hex,5/16-18
29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690
631...
Operation Manual - Page 31
...,.37x .105,1/4-20
24. 738-0924A
Screw,1/4-28,.375
25. 741-0245 26. 741-0563 2_ 746-04229
Bearing...25,Gr5
41. 710-0191
Hex Screw,3/8-24, 1.25,Gr8
42. 710-0672
Hex Screw,5/16-24,1.25,Gr5
43. 710...3/4 Dia.
11. 716-0104 12. 716-0136
E-ring,.500 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690
656-04025A
D=
00
DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel
2. 684-04153
FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D
3. 684-04154-0637...
Operation Manual - Page 36
Craftsman Engine Model 15C103=0661 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88690
794188 2 399269 3 299819s• 5 791720 7 791716.+ 11 695745 12 699485•
D=...
20 692550. 21 281658s 22 699478 23 699516 24 222698s 25 791786
791791 26 791787
791792 27 690975 28 690229
Seal-Oil(PTOSide) Cap-OilFill Screw(CrankcaseCover/Sump) Flywheel Key-Flywheel PistonAssembly(Standard) PistonAssembly(.020"Oversize)...
Operation Manual - Page 37
Craftsman Engine IViodel 15C103-0661 For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690
306 307 307A 307B 309
318 332 333 334 337 347...SparkPlug
Screw(ControlPanel) Shield-Starter
Screw(BreatherPassageCover)
Spring-Friction Spring-Detent
Pin-Locating(Cylinder) Hood-Snow
Hood-Snow
Gear-Timing
Retainer-ERing Gear-Idler
Stud-RockerArm
Guard-Muffler
Screw(MufflerGuard)
Dipstick/TubeAssembly
Terminal-...
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