Craftsman 88830 Support Question
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Question posted by irandine on January 11th, 2012
When Engage Auger Snow Thrower Starts Making A Noise
Have my Craftsman Porfesional 30" snow thrower for a year. I had to replace the clutch cable, after changing the cable when I engage auger snow blower starts making like a thumbing noise and belt and pulley seem to have excesive vibration. Auger cable keeps braking plus belt is wearing excesively
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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FORM1/0. 769-05137C
8/06/2010 Operator's Manual
PR0 FES S I0 NA
30" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88830
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all
safety rules and operating instructions.
Operation Manual - Page 3
...operatingin reverse. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, ... and other foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/ impeller.
Keepbystanders,pets and childrenat least75 feet... the useof this manualand on slipperysurfaces. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. This...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on upperhandleas shownin Figure1.As youare raisingthe handleupward,make surethat bothends
of chute rod into inputof chute controlhead. a.
Removecotterpin,wing nut, and hexscrewfrom... left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
Operation Manual - Page 12
... lock nuts removed
earlier.
Removethe two screwsand lock nutsthat secureeach drift
cutter,and removethem from the sidesof the auger housing. 2. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower.
See Figure12.The tool is designedto...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...Auger Control
J Figure14
Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand followall
instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow
throweris operatingsafelyand properly. In a well-ventilatedarea,start... tight.
2. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers.
4. Confirmthat the augershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand
f
show NOsignsof ...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... not in cold-weatherstarting. NOTE: Donot turnthe key in deep snow.Theiruse is optionalfor normalsnowconditions.Maneuverthe snowthrowerso that the cutterspenetratea high standingsnow ...F Four-Way Chute ControP (Joystick)
F F
Auger Control
Heated Grip
Mumer
\
\
Primer
\
Recoil Starter Oil Fill Handle
FUEL LEVEL
Key
Augers
Choke Control Throttle
Control
Skid Shoe
/
Oil Drain... start.
Operation Manual - Page 15
...so will shutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition.
squeezethe left .
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup.
15... CONTROL TM
CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL
CHUTETiLTDOWN
t
CHUTEROTATE LEFT
CHUTEROTATE RIGHT
AUGER CONTROL
CHUTETiLTUP
j,
The four-waychutecontrolTM (Joystick)is running. THROTTLE...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline....Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyadd
oil (5%30, with a minimumof 87 octane.Gasolinewith up for...snow thrower'sengine. 6. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButyl Ether)canbe used. BEFORE STARTING...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncethe...snow thrower. 2. Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole in a safe place.The enginecannotstart withoutthe key. 3. TO ENGAGE AUGER
1. After engineis running,disconnectpowercordfrom electric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugthe end at half-chokepositionfor a short periodof time,and then slowly rotatethe chokeinto RUNposition. REPLACING...
Operation Manual - Page 20
...engineoil (or 3-in-1oil) to the snowthrowerhousing.
2.
Auger Shaft At least oncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft.
Figure21
... snowthrowerare subjectto wear.They shouldbe checkedperiodicallyand replaced whennecessary.
Doingsowill hinder
f
the snowthrower... 23. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. ...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... adjustingthe skid shoes.
See Figure 29. 6. BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows:
1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine until itstops.
2. a. f
"_ _'
J Figure27
J Figure28
Figure30
J Figure29 Auger Control
f
Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable...
Operation Manual - Page 23
... the drivebelt off enginepulley. 4. If yourfrictionwheel rubberneedsto be replaced.Examinethe
frictionwheelfor signsof wearor crackingand replaceif necessary. Remotvheebelftromarountdheaugeprulleya,ndslipthebelt ... Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. Removethebelt from enginepulleyas follows.
Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley....
Operation Manual - Page 24
...otherfuel system
components,servicedor replaced.
•
1. Donot •
attemptto pourfuel from the engine.
•
2.
Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of oil...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.
Operation Manual - Page 25
...three-prong 120-volt,grounded,ACoutlet.
1. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 4. Movechokecontrolto RUNposition. 2. Replaceauger belt. o Get .... NEED MORE HELP? Chutefails to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Excessivevibration
...auger.
3. Referto Serviceand Maintenancesection.
5. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug wire.Cleanchute assemblyand insideof auger...
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830
731-2635
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SnowRemovalToolMount
2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia.
3. GearboxAssembly,Auger,30" 28. 684-04267-0691 HousingAssembly,Auger30"
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684-04107-4028 Spiral Assembly,LH
30. 684-... 10. 714-04040
Nut, FlangeLock,3/8-16,Nylon CotterPin,Bow-tie
11. 725-0157
Cable,Tie, 3/16x .05x 7.4
12. 926-04012
Nut, Push-on,.25 Dia
...
Operation Manual - Page 29
... 784-5594-0637 Cable Bracket
6. 710-3069...
29. 946-04396A
Speed SelectorCable
69. 710-0599
Screw (Forgroundwire)
30. 736-04446
FiatWasher,.25x .630x .0515
70. 746-04528A
4-WayCable...,1/4-20
-- 725-05148t
Wire Harn.,HeatedGrip (Not Shown)
1 NotShown
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684-04112B
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HandleEngagementAssemblyRH
714-04040
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BowTie CotterPin
2. 738...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...M6x 30 Bolt, M6x 8
87 951-11186 88 951-11312
AlternatorWire ClampBracket Flywheel
89 951-11313 90 951-11314 91 712-04220
Fan,Cooling Starter Cup Nut,Special,M16x 1.5
33 Craftsman Engine IViodel 483-SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830
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24 951-11351
25 951-11012
26 736-04452
28 951-11731
29 710-04921
30 951-11182
33 712-04212
34 710-04908
35 951-11307
36 951-11306
37 951...
Operation Manual - Page 35
... Oil Seal
1
65 951-11375 Oil Seal
66
710-04971 Bolt, M8x 38
67
710-04972 Bolt, M8x 45
5
-- 951-11332 CarburetorKit-
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-- 951-11330A GasketKit-
Dipstick/ Cap
1
58
715-04092 DowelPin,7 x 14
1
-- 951-11342
CrankshaftKit
59
951...
Operation Manual - Page 36
...-11967 ValveCoverGasket
1
130 951-11315 CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
131 951-11316 CarburetorInsulatorPlate
1
132 951-11223 CarburetorGasket
1
--
951-11337
ValveKit
100
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951-11340
CrankcaseCoverKit
50 951-11957 RadialBall Bearing
1
60 951-11376 CrankcaseCoverGasket
1
61 736-04476 Washer
1
64...
Operation Manual - Page 37
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