Craftsman 88704 Support Question
Craftsman 88704 Support Question
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Question posted by jlpassarelli on December 27th, 2010
Snowthrower Won't Start
we followed all the instructions and the snow thrower won't start it worked fine last year
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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FORM1/0. 769-05022
6/18/2009
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.
o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Operation Manual - Page 2
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material or workmanship within two years from normal wear, accident, or improper operation or maintenance. In ...Page 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 any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Service Center, or other rights ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...Restrict the useof this powermachineto personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instructions in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. Alwayswear safetyglassesor ...reverse. Letengineand machineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore startingto clearsnow.
3 Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. PREPARATION...
Operation Manual - Page 4
....
• If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredin this is the mostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers. Wait 10secondsto be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the handles.Walk... Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fueltank or containeropeningat all safetydevicesin placeand working.
• Neverrun an engine indoorsor in the auger/impeller housingor chuteassembly....
Operation Manual - Page 5
....Checktheirproperoperation regularly.Referto the maintenanceand adjustmentsectionsof this product hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7) years,or 60 hoursof operation.At the end of theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealer...verifythey engageand disengage properlyand adjust,if necessary.Referto the adjustment sectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions.
Operation Manual - Page 6
... and feet. ventilated
area. housing or chute assembly.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. i
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in a poorly monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before attempting to assemble...
Operation Manual - Page 7
... spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel or fuel vapor may ignite. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
2. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterin...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...Figure3. f.- ADJUSTMENTS
Chute Assembly
The pitch of thechute assemblycontrolstheangle at whichthe snow isthrown.
1. Slowlyadd oil untilthe oil level registersbetweenhigh (H) and low
...the chuteassemblyand pivot the upperchute upwardor downwardto the desired pitch.Retightenthe wingknobbeforeoperatingthesnow thrower. Placethe snowthroweron a flat, levelsurface. 2. Figure4 8
NOTE:Do notoverfill...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... propellingthe snowthroweras they comein contactwith the pavement. Removethe gas cap to start.
AUGER
Whenengaged,the augerrotationdrawssnow intothe augerhousing and throwsit out the dischargechute....chokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateon carburetorand
!/
I '°'_ positions.
Removethe key whenthe snow throwerisnot inuse.
Recoil Starter
Primer Gas Ca
er Control
Handle
...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... maintainscontactwith the pavementas the snow throweris propelled,allowingsnowclose tothe pavement'ssurfaceto be surethe impellerbladeshavestopped rotating.
3. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
machineand in ...make suretheengine is thrown.Loosenthewing knobon the side of injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers. ENGAGING THE DRIVE
Lift up slightlyon the handleto allowthe rubberpaddleson the...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...drain plug and tightenitsecurely. 6.
Engineoil.
1.
Pivotpoints 2. Lubricate
. referto
Adding Oil inthe OperationSectionfor instructions.. 7. aituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnecst parkplugwireandgrounditagainsthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs. Engineoil
Everyseason...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... itiswet, cleanoff any oil before
re-installing. Toadjustthe shaveplateproceedas follows: 1.
Usinga gardenhoseor pressurewashing Iequipmentcanalso forcewater intothe muffleropening.Waterthat [...pull the starterhandlea few timesto see if it restson the handles.
15
Thentip the snow
throwerbackuntil it is pulled. 6.
Oil maycome out of the season.
4. Afterthe sparkplug...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...theseinstructionsand referto Figure15:
Control Handle
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Figure13
Testthe snow throwerto seeif there is a noticeabledifference.If after theadjustmentto the controlcablethe augerstill ...to wear,periodicadjustmentsmay be necessary.If the auger seemsto hesitatewhenrotating,proceedas follows:
Theupper hole in the controlhandle providesfor an adjustmentin cabletension.Toadjust,disconnectthe...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... the shaveplatecanbe reversed. 1. Tightensecurelyonceadjusted.
Securethe replacementrubberpaddlesto the auger usingthe hardwareremovedearlier.
i/."
sk for part#753-04472. Tochangethe rubberpaddles,proceedas follows: 1.
Removethe four carriagebolts and hexlock nuts which attachit to the snowthrowerhousing. . Toobtaina newshaveplate,call Searsat 1-800-4-MYHOME.
Operation Manual - Page 18
... a flame or pilotlight, such as a furnace, waterheater,or clothesdryer.Avoidany areawith a spark producingelectricmotor,or wherepowertools are susceptible to rust. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables.
If the...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... wire. Adjustauger controlcable. 4. Replaceaugerbelt. Fueltank empty,or stalefuel. 2. Enginerunningon choke. 2. Ventin gascap plugged.
1. Auger beltlooseor damaged.
1. Connectwire to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging)
Engineoverheats Lossof power Excessivevibration
1. Checkfor possibledamage.Tightenall bolts and nuts. Foreignobject lodgedin auger...
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
...-- Oil DrainPlugand WasherAssembly DipstickAssembly GasketKit- CarburetorInsulatorGasket
81
--
DipstickAssembly GasketKit-Complete Oil Seal CrankcaseCoverGasket
11
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HeadCoverGasket
76
-- 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...
Operation Manual - Page 26
...
40
--
HeadCoverGasket
74
-- Complete
76
--
ValveLifter
61 951-10913 PushRodKit
63
--
CylinderHeadGasket
79
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS161=JWA For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88704
-- 951-11097
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CrankcaseKit
14
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15
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84
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-- 951-11096
Bearing CrankcaseComplete Oil Seal CrankshaftKit
6
--
Bearing
7
--
Bearing
92 951-10307 FlywheelKey...
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