Craftsman 88704 Support Question
Craftsman 88704 Support Question
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Question posted by cmorgan625 on February 7th, 2020
Power Level
Can I adjust the power level/ increase the power level
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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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.
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.
Operation Manual - Page 2
... purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Service Center, or other rights which vary from the date of purchase if this Craftsman snow thrower fails due to a defect in material and workmanship. e2 SafeOperation Practices Pages 3-6
Safety Symbols Page 6
Assembly Pages 7-9 Operation Pages 10-12 Service and Maintenance Pages...
Operation Manual - Page 3
... emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.
• Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wires and other foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror...
Operation Manual - Page 4
... operating.
• Disengageall controlleversand stop enginebeforeyouleave the operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait untilthe auger/ impellercomesto a completestop beforeuncloggingthechute assembly,makingany adjustments,or inspections.
• Neverput yourhand in a poorlyventilatedarea. Broken bones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscould result.
• If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredin...
Operation Manual - Page 5
Do notchangetheengine governorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of auger/impeller. Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifythey engageand disengage properlyand adjust,if necessary.Referto the adjustment sectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do so can resultin accidents,injuries or death....
Operation Manual - Page 7
... may ignite. Tightenthe wingknobs to securethe handlein place.
See Figure2.
NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
2. Removethe gascap, checkthe fuel leveland add fuel if necessary.
7 If any fuelis spilled,makesurethe area is closed properlyand securely.
Operation Manual - Page 8
...See Figure5. Figure3
NOTE:Donot screwinthe dipstickwhencheckingthe oil level. 3.
Figure4 8
Slowlyadd oil untilthe oil level registersbetweenhigh (H) and low
(L) on thedipstick,Figure4....wingknobbeforeoperatingthesnow thrower.
Removetheoil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. f.- ADJUSTMENTS
Chute Assembly
The pitch of thechute assemblycontrolstheangle at whichthe snow isthrown...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... gas cap to start. Pressingprimerbuttonforcesfuel directlyintoengine's PcaRrbIMurEetRorto aid in propellingthe snowthroweras they comein contactwith the pavement. Removethe key whenthe snow throwerisnot inuse.
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
10 AUGER CONTROL
Locatedon the upper handle,the...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... position. NOTE:Alwayscoverthe vent hole in the RUN I _ I position
insteoafCdHOKEI'I
NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon the handlewill resultin prematurewearto the rubberauger paddles,which the snow is not coveredby the warranty.
Runthe enginefor a few minutesbeforestoppingto helpdry CHOKEany moistureon theengine.
2.
Movethe chokeleverto the CHOKE
engine
start).
3. if theengine...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... seasonor afterevery 50 hoursof use. Check. 2. Lubricate 2. Refillwith the recommendedoil and checkthe oil level; Engineoil level. 2. Pivotpoints 2. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/servicdei,sengageall controlsand stoptheengineW. aituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnecst parkplugwireandgrounditagainsthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...On newsnowthrowersor machineswith a newshaveplate installed,theauger paddlesmay be adjusted.
4.
Thentip the snow
throwerbackuntil it is pulled. 6. becomever hotand can...wheels,shaveplateand auger paddlesshouldall contactthe levelsurface.Notethat if the shaveplateis adjustedtoo high,snow mayblowunder theauger housing.If the shaveplatewears outexcessively,or the snowthrowerdoes notself-propel...
Operation Manual - Page 16
To replacethe beltfollow theseinstructionsand referto Figure15:
Control Handle
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Figure13
Testthe snow throwerto seeif there is a noticeabledifference.If after theadjustmentto the controlcablethe augerstill hesitateswhen rotating,see BeltReplacementfor instructionson replacingthebelt. BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Drive Belt 1. Pushdownon the idler ...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... oil on anyareasthat are operated. Donot •
attemptto pourfuel from the engine.
•
2. Changethe engineoil.
3. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof 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.
•...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging)
Engineoverheats Lossof power Excessivevibration
1. Repairas needed.If problempersists,take snowthrowerto a ...with fresh,cleangasoline. 3. Contacta SearsServiceCenter. 1. Blockedfuel line. 3. Carburetoroutof adjustment.
1. Foreignobject lodgedin auger.
3. Replaceaugerdrivebelt.
1. Get answers from our...
Operation Manual - Page 21
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88704
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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
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88704
751-10487 2. 951-10023
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FuelCap
FuelTank,2 Qt.
3. 790-00134-0637 FuelTankBracket
L
4. 747-04236
FuelTankSupportWire
5. 726-0205 6. 751-10349
HoseClamp,.490 FuelLine Hose
7. 712-04064 8. ...
Operation Manual - Page 25
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS161-JWA For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88704
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1 710-04920 FlangeBolt
8 715-04092 Dowel Pin,7 x 14
12 714-04074 16 710-04906 17 736-04440
GovernorArm Clip DrainPlug Bolt DrainPlug Washer
18 ...
Operation Manual - Page 26
... WasherAssembly Oil DrainPlug Oil DrainPlugWasher ShortBlockAssembly FlangeBolt CrankcaseCover Oil Seal
6
-- GovernorAssembly
11
--
PistonRingSet-
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-- 951-11097
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CrankcaseKit
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-- 951-11096
Bearing CrankcaseComplete Oil Seal CrankshaftKit
6
-- Bearing
92 951-10307 FlywheelKey...
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow ThrowerModel 247.88704 777533124
1. DISENGAGCELUTCHLEVERSS, TOPENOiHE, AHDREiYIAIBHEHIHDHANDLEUSNTILALLMOVING PARTSHAVESTOPPEBDEFORUEHCLOGGIONGR SERViCiNMGACHINE.
3.TOAVOIDTHROWONBJECTiSNJURiESN, EVER DIRECDTISCHARGAETBYSTANDEURSSEEXTRA CAUTIOWNHENOPERATINOGNGRAVESLURFACES.
4, READOPERATORM'SARUAL.
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Operation Manual - Page 30
...to meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards.
This is a calculated number describing the relative level of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.
Therefore, ...Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used :
Moderate:
Engine is certified to 25 hours per year.
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