Craftsman 88704 Support Question
Craftsman 88704 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-161797 on February 9th, 2017
Snow Blower Runs Until Lt Make Contact With The Snow
when snow blower make contact with the snow it turns off
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on February 9th, 2017 11:44 AM
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See https://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Snowblower/133---/Snowblower-starts-then-stalls.
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Related Craftsman 88704 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 1
o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
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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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORM1/0. 769-05022
6/18/2009
Operation Manual - Page 2
..., failure to the instructions contained in the United States for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies only while this Craftsman snow thrower fails due to damage caused by punctures from normal wear, accident, or improper operation or maintenance. Normal deterioration and wear of operator abuse, including but...
Operation Manual - Page 3
... to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. Forquestions call, ... useof this manualand on the machine,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...children,bystandersand petsor allow anyonein front of ignition. • Neverfuelmachineindoors.
• Neverremovegas capor add fuel whilethe engineis hot or running .Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingparts have stoppedbeforeunclogging.
• Useonly attachmentsand accessoriesapprovedby the manufacturer (e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
• Whenstartingengine,pull...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... the engine. Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifythey engageand disengage properlyand adjust,if necessary.Referto the adjustment sectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutestoclear snowfrom machineand preventfreezeup of engine governor. Tamperingwith the governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand cause it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking...
Operation Manual - Page 6
... .
There are rotating
blades
WARNING--
CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the rain
6 ventilated
area. SAFETY SYMBOLS
This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product.
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READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the auger/impeller Contact with the rotating parts can cause serious personal injury. housing...
Operation Manual - Page 7
...sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
2. f,
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. Removeand discard... flammableand the vaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engineis hot or running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition. Removethe gascap, checkthe fuel leveland...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... the upperchute upwardor downwardto the desired pitch.Retightenthe wingknobbeforeoperatingthesnow thrower.
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Figure5
Positionthe chuteassemblyopeningby usingthe chutehandleto throw...levelsurface. 2. ADJUSTMENTS
Chute Assembly
The pitch of thechute assemblycontrolstheangle at whichthe snow isthrown.
1.
Adding Oil
Theengineis shippedwithoutoil in theengine.Youmustfill the enginewith ...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
10
Removethe key whenthe snow throwerisnot inuse. AUGER CONTROL
Locatedon the upper handle,the augercontrolhandle ... out the dischargechute.Rubberpaddleson the auger also aid in startingengine.The chokeleverslidesbetweenthe RUN I _1
l and CHOKE I'°'_ positions.
CHOKE CONTROL
t+
t'.,I...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...CHUTE ASSEMBLY
Rotatethe dischargechute to break.
See Figure7.Do not attemptto turn the key.Doingso may causeit to the left or rightusingthe chute ...make suretheengine is below 15° E
6.
To stopthe engine removethe keyand storeit in the RUN I _ I position
insteoafCdHOKEI'I
NOTE:Excessiveupwardpressureon the handlewill resultin prematurewearto the rubberauger paddles,which the snow...
Operation Manual - Page 14
itcouldshorten theengine'sservicelife.
If the engine hasbeen running,the mufflerwill be properlygappedand free of deposits.
_t===== .02=.03 in a mannerthat is to .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram). Toensureproperengine operation,the sparkplug mustalso be very ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...the 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 starterhandle...removed. Thentip the snow
throwerbackuntil it is seated,tightenwith a spark plugwrenchto compressthe washer,
3. Cleaning the Engine If the engine hasbeen running,allowit to theoperatingpositionand ...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...Keeper
Figure14 Insertthe cablefrom theoutsideas shownin Figure13.
2. To replacethe beltfollow theseinstructionsand referto Figure15:
Control Handle
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/
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J
Figure13
Testthe snow throwerto seeif there is a noticeabledifference.If after theadjustmentto the controlcablethe augerstill hesitateswhen rotating,see BeltReplacementfor instructionson replacingthebelt. Figure15
1. Pushthe belt...
Operation Manual - Page 18
....If thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduring
storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system
components,servicedor replaced.
•
1. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables. Followlubricationrecommendations.
Removeall...
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
... .060
15. 710-0627
HexBolt, 5/16-24x .750
16. 756-04232
Pulley,1/2 x 6.00
17. 954-0101A
V-Belt
18. 790-00045B-0721 BeltCover
19. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88704
751-10487 2. 951-10023
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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
O-ring,5.2x 1.9
45
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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
...Oil
64
-- Oil Seal
90 951-10959 MufflerGasket
92 951-10307 FlywheelKey 96 951-10957 DipstickAssembly
26 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS161=JWA For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88704
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CrankcaseKit
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-- 951-11096
Bearing CrankcaseComplete Oil Seal CrankshaftKit
6
-- NeedleValve
101
-- BowlGasket
102
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CarburetorInsulatorPlate
50 710-04902 Pivot...
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow ThrowerModel 247.88704 777533124
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USEE85 ORFUEL.......... KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINAGUGERCONTACT WiTHAUGECRANAMPUTATHEANDASNDFEET.
2. DISENGAGCELUTCHLEVERSS, TOPENOiHE, AHDREiYIAIBHEHIHDHANDLEUSNTILALLMOVING PARTSHAVESTOPPEBDEFORUEHCLOGGIONGR SERViCiNMGACHINE.
3.TOAVOIDTHROWONBJECTiSNJURiESN, EVER DIRECDTISCHARGAETBYSTANDEURSSEEXTRA CAUTIOWNHENOPERATINOGNGRAVESLURFACES.
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Operation Manual - Page 30
..., assuming proper maintenance in graphical form on a certified engine. makes this information available to meet Federal emission requirements.
The Air Index is certified to... running time. After July 1,2000, Look For Emissions Compliance On Engine Emissions Compliance Label
Period
After July 1, 2000 certain Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower...
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