Craftsman 88704 Support Question
Craftsman 88704 Support Question
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Question posted by auntyem444 on January 5th, 2015
What Kind Of Oil And How Much For My Craftsman 88704 123cc 4 Cycle Snow Thrower?
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on January 5th, 2015 10:26 AM
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Use any brand name 0w30 synthetic or 5w30 SG or SF classified oils. It is suggested that if you live in climates where temps go below 0 degrees F to use synthetic,
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Related Craftsman 88704 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 1
Operator's Manual
CRRFr MRN
21" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88704
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all
safety rules and operating instructions.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORM1/0. 769-05022
6/18/2009 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Operation Manual - Page 2
... auger blades, skid shoes, shave plate, shear pins, spark plug, air cleaner, belts, and oil filter. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineOil Type: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity:...32 Service Numbers Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Craftsman snow thrower fails due to the instructions contained ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
... the machineand in this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like.
Forquestions call, 1-800-4MY-HOME.
• Be familiarwith all machineswith electricstartengines.
Readand followall...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... operator'smanualfor instructions.
Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc.
Tamperingwith the governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand cause it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking order by theoperator.Inthe State of Californiathe aboveis required...
Operation Manual - Page 7
...the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
2. If any fuelis spilled,makesurethe area ...Removeand discard all packinginserts.
2.
Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterin the fuel tank.DO...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...Figure5. ADJUSTMENTS
Chute Assembly
The pitch of thechute assemblycontrolstheangle at whichthe snow isthrown.
1.
Adding Oil
Theengineis shippedwithoutoil in theengine.Youmustfill the enginewith oil beforeoperating.Runningthe enginewith insufficient oil can causeseriousenginedamageand void the productwarranty.
. Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. f.- Slowlyadd...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...Control
Handle
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Spark Plug/ "_
Shave Plate
Auger
ExhCahuoskt
Boot
Oil Fill Cap..w_ w/Dipstick
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Oil Drain t
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Figure6
Nowthat youhaveset up ...Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
10 Removethe key whenthe snow throwerisnot inuse. NOTE:Do notturn the key in cold-weatherstarting....
Operation Manual - Page 11
... leverslowlyto the 1/2-chokeposition(mid-waybetween
RUNand OFF).Whenthe enginebeginsto run smoothly,move
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NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon the handlewill resultin prematurewearto the rubberauger paddles,which the snow is warm,placethe choke in this manualbeforeo
1. To stopthe engine removethe keyand storeit in the primerbuttonwhenpushing. Be carefuland do not touchwhenthe,/are hot...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...This chart describes serviceguidelinesonly. Engineoil.
1. Sparkplug. Sparkplug
Everyseason/Before storage
1. Check. 1. Lubricate
. The requiredserviceintervalsand thetype of operationto be performedare describedin the tableabove. Changing Engine Oil Theengineoil shouldbe changedafter the firstfive hoursof useand thenoncea seasonor afterevery 50 hoursof use. Figure8
4. Reinstallthe...
Operation Manual - Page 14
Oil Recommendations
Whenaddingoil to a recyclingcenteror othercollectioncenter. Engineoil capacityis 600 ml (approx.20 oz.). itcouldshorten theengine'sservicelife.
NOTE:Pleasedisposeof usedmotoroil in .
(0.60-0.80 rnm)
Figure11
14
Discardthe ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...slightlyoff theground. Oil maycome out of the season.
Cleaning the Engine If the engine hasbeen running,allowit to cleanit becausethewater
couldcontaminatethe fuel. Thentip the snow
throwerbackuntil it ...extension springat the end of thecontrol cablewith a lightoil onceeveryseason and beforethe snow throweris putinto storageatthe end of the sparkplug hole whenit is removedand the...
Operation Manual - Page 16
... idler pulley. 2. Pushthe belt overthe bottomof the auger pulley. 5. To replacethe beltfollow theseinstructionsand referto Figure15:
Control Handle
/
/
/
/
J
Figure13
Testthe snow throwerto seeif there is a noticeabledifference.If after theadjustmentto the controlcablethe augerstill hesitateswhen rotating,see BeltReplacementfor instructionson replacingthebelt.
Chute Assembly Referto...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... engineand equipment.
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.
18 If the snowthrowerwillnot...
Operation Manual - Page 21
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88704
684-04236A Shroud
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2. 710-04669
HexScrew,10-16x .625
3. 710-1090 4. 712-04063
Hex FlangeScrew,5/16-18x 1.25 FlangeLock Nut,5/16-18
5. 710-1882 6. ...
Operation Manual - Page 23
...-0119
Hex Bolt,5/16-24x 1.75 LockWasher,5/16
48. 750-04297B NS 753-04472
Spacer,.875x .320xl.027 Auger ReplacementKit (Inc.42-44)
23 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88704
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FuelCap
FuelTank,2 Qt.
3. 790-00134-0637 FuelTankBracket
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4. 747-04236
FuelTankSupportWire
5. 726-0205 6. 751-10349
HoseClamp,.490 FuelLine Hose
7. 712...
Operation Manual - Page 25
IgnitionKey CrankcaseCoverKit CrankcaseCover CaseCoverGasket
96 951-10957
-- 951-10951A
5
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9
--
Oil Seal,22 x 35 x 7
90 951-10959 MufflerGasket
95 951-10370
96 951-10957
-- 951-10952A
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79
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1 710-04920 FlangeBolt
8 715-04092 Dowel Pin,7 x 14
12 714-04074 16 710-04906 17 736-...
Operation Manual - Page 26
...
90 951-10959 MufflerGasket
92 951-10307 FlywheelKey 96 951-10957 DipstickAssembly
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CrankcaseKit
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15
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-- 951-11096
Bearing CrankcaseComplete Oil Seal CrankshaftKit
6
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RockerArm
52 751-11123 ValveAdjustingNut
53 751-11124 Pivot LockingNut
56
--
CaseCoverGasket...
Operation Manual - Page 27
... WiTHAUGECRANAMPUTATHEANDASNDFEET.
2. CONTAiNiNGMORE THAN10% ETHAHOL
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1. DISENGAGCELUTCHLEVERSS, TOPENOiHE, AHDREiYIAIBHEHIHDHANDLEUSNTILALLMOVING PARTSHAVESTOPPEBDEFORUEHCLOGGIONGR SERViCiNMGACHINE.
3.TOAVOIDTHROWONBJECTiSNJURiESN, EVER DIRECDTISCHARGAETBYSTANDEURSSEEXTRA...
Operation Manual - Page 30
... Period and Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label
Engines that are used 20 to 25 hours per year.
For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used :
Moderate:
Engine is certified to the consumer on a certified engine. For engines of actual engine running time.
makes this information available to...
Operation Manual - Page 56
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no matter who made it, no matter who sold it -yourself. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals...
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