Craftsman 88830 Support Question
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on June 29th, 2015 8:30 AM
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Operation Manual - Page 2
...,auger paddies,drift
cutters,skid shoes,shaveplate, shearpins, spark plug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter. • Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups. Sears ..., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineOil Type: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlug Gap:
SAE5W-30 37 ounces Approx.5 Quarts TorchF6RTC .020"to obtain repair or replacement, visit the web site:...
Operation Manual - Page 3
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like.
Donot wearjewelry,long ...Keepthis manualin a safe placeforfuture and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacemenpt arts. Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock surfaces. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...startingand 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. Toclear thechute: 1. Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
• Do...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... only."Useof parts whichdo not meetthe original equipmentspecificationsmay leadto improperperformanceand compromisesafety!" Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifythey engageand disengage properlyand adjust,if necessary.Referto the adjustment sectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...nuts removed
earlier.
Tire Pressure
Underanycircumstancedo notexceed manufacturer'srecommendedpsi.
ADJUSTMENTS
Skid Shoes
The snowthrowerskid shoesare adjustedupwardat thefactory for tiremanufacturer'...snowthrower. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers.
4. Retightenthe upperhex bolt.
10. Operatinga snowthrowerequippedwith ...damageto naturalstonepaversurfaces(e.g.sandstone,bluestone,limestone).
In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection.
3. Loosenthe ...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... augersfor throwing.
F1
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) is the slowerand two (2) is activated by turningthe rotarychoke knobto the CHOKEposition.Activating the chokecontrolclosesthe choke plateon thecarburetorand aids in deep snow.Theiruse is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully insertedinorder for the engineto start.
SHIFT LEVER
6
The shiftleveris locatedon the...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...leverand pivotthe chutecontrol lever to the rightor to the left.
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup.
15
NOTE... .
SKID SHOES Positionthe skid shoesbasedon surfaceconditions.Adjust upward for hard-packedsnow.Adjust downwardwhenoperatingon gravelor crushedrock surfaces. WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...levelislow,slowlyadd
oil (5%30, with a minimumof...snow thrower'sengine. 6.
Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. 2. insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,and tightenthe cap
until seated. 3. Followall instructionscarefullyprior to fuel. 2. Releaseboththe AugerControland the DriveControl. 2. Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable. BEFORE STARTING...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'...snow throweris designedso that the pins mayshear.If theaugerswill not turn, checkto see if the pins havesheared.See Figure16. Keepthe key in primerbulbwhen pushing.If engineis warm,pushprimeronly once.Alwayscover venthole whenpushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingto be repeated.
4. Pushstarterbuttonto start...
Operation Manual - Page 21
ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Cable
If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardand reverse)cannotbe achieved, referto the figureto the rightand adjustthe shift ...unitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cable mayneed to be adjusted.Refer to increasecabletension).
7. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Retightenthe lowerhex boltand repeatsteps1 through4...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... See Figure 29. 6. Skid Shoes
Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes. b. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure28. 4. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine until itstops.
2. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand...
Operation Manual - Page 23
.... 4.
Remotvheebelftromarountdheaugeprulleya,ndslipthebelt betweethnesuppobrrtackaent dtheaugeprulleyS.eeFigur3e1.
8. NOTED:oNOTforgetot reinstathlleshouldsecrrewandreconnect thesprintgotheframeafteirnstallinagreplacemaeungt ebrelt. Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. c. Back outthe stop bolt to replacethis snowthrower'sfrictionwheelrubber.
Operation Manual - Page 25
...
3. Replaceauger belt.
Faultysparkplug. 4. Lossof power
1. Unitfails to easily rotate 180 1. Drivebelt looseor damaged. 3. Augercablein needof adjustment.
4. Movechokecontrolto .... 4. Chokecontrolnot in CHOKEposition. 2. Stalefuel.
3. Unitfails to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Excessivevibration
1. Filltank with clean,freshgasoline...
Operation Manual - Page 27
J 918-04165A . Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830
731-2635
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SnowRemovalToolMount
2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia.
3. ...30. 684-04108-4028 Spiral Assembly,RH
31. 731-04870
Spacer,1.25OD x .75ID x 1.00
32. 736-0188
Washer,Flat,.76x 1.49x .06
33. 741-0493A
Bushing,Flange,.80ID x .91OD
34. 790-00087A-0637 Housing,1"Hex Bearing
35. 790-00119-0637 ShavePlate,2.25 x 29...
Operation Manual - Page 29
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830
684-04112B
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HandleEngagementAssemblyRH
714-04040
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BowTie CotterPin
2. 738-04367 3. 731... Screw,#10-16x .625
28. 684-04310A-0637 Chute SupportBracket
68. 753-06151
HandleAssembly
29. 946-04396A
Speed SelectorCable
69. 710-0599
Screw (Forgroundwire)
30. 736-04446
FiatWasher,.25x .630x .0515
70. 746-04528A
4-WayCable
31. 710-0895...
Operation Manual - Page 31
...716-0136
FrictionWheelAssembly RetainerRing
3. 735-04099 4. 711-1268B
Plug,3/8 ID ActuatorShaft
44. 726-0221
Speed Nut
45. 790-00183B-0637 WheelDrive Frame
5. 746-04229 6. 732-04345 7. 790-00207B
DriveClutchCable...731-04873
Spacer
70. 712-04065
FlangeLock Nut,3/8-16
29. 710-0654A
TT SeresScrew,3/8-16x 1.0
71. 954-04195
V-Belt,.500x 37.00Lg
30. 710-0788
TT Screw,1/4-20x 1.0
72. 710-...
Operation Manual - Page 33
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4
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9
951-11302
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22 951-11319
23 951-11318
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
37 951-11203
38 951-11309
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Operation Manual - Page 37
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Operation Manual - Page 40
... to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual running time. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. ...of the emission label typically found on our emission labels.
For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used :
Moderate:
Engine is certified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper maintenance in ...
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