Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by thomasstango on January 8th, 2011
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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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORMNO.769-05095
12/29/2009 Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRN
24" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88957
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all
safety rules and operating instructions.
Operation Manual - Page 3
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like.
Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto ...their properoperation.Knowhow to operatethis machine.Children14and over shouldreadand understandthe
instructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on the machineand be used.
...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...1. Remove and discardany rubberbands,if present.They are for packaging purposesonly. LOOSE PARTS
Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2. Movethe snowthrowerout...Referencesto rightor left and rightsides of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
Operation Manual - Page 10
Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto... shaveplate. Toadjustthe skid shoes: 1. The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedto the top of the augerhousing with force sufficientto causeseriousinjury.
...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... Figure9. 8. Figure8
11 In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. 3. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. 2, Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof skid shoeis againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon the skid shoes,
3, Refightennutsand bolts securely,
Chute Assembly
Thedistancesnowis...
Operation Manual - Page 13
....Releaseboth controlsto stop the augersand wheeldrive.
AUGER CONTROL
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AUGER
CONTROL
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The chute directional control is located on the left side of the snow thrower,
To change the direction in increasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive system.
DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK
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DRIVE
CONTROL
Depressingthe primerforcesfuel directlyintothe
PRIMER
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engine'scarburetorto...
Operation Manual - Page 14
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The optionalelectricstarteris equippedwith a groundedthree-wire powercordand plug,and is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. A fuel levelindicatorislocatedin the fueltank. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. 2. Makecertainboththe augercontrol and drivecontrolare in the engine.Checkoil...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to RUN position.If the enginefalters,restartengineand run...position.If required,repeatthis step.
5. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins.
Operation Manual - Page 18
...-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4.
NOTE:Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft, be rotated1800to usethe otheredge. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2.
Wheels
At least oncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanand coat theaxles with a multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels. Figure16
Auger Shaft At least oncea season...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... providemoreslack(or downward to be adjusted. Retightenthe nuts. Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forward speedposition(F6). 2. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. With thedrivecontrol released,movethe shift leverbackand
forth betweenthe R2positionand the F6 positionseveraltimes.
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Thereshouldbe no resistancein the shiftlever...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... adjustingtheauger controlcable.
ing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22. 3. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov- See Figure 24. Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes. J Figure22
Figure 23
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2O...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... drivecontrolcableadjustmentfails to correct the problem,the frictionwheelmayneed to dislodgethe ball bearingfrom the rightsideof theframe.See Figure30. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. Carefullyremovethe hexnut and washerwhichsecuresthe hex shaftto the snowthrowerframeand lightlytap the shaft'send to be...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance.
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 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.
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
731-2635
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SnowRemovalToolMount
2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia.
3. 710-0347
HexScrew,3/8-16...,Auger,RH Housing,Auger,LH Seal,Oil, .750x 1.00x .125 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .59 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750 Axle,Auger,24" Key,Hi-pro3/16x 5/8 Pin, Dowel,.25OD x 1.2 Shaft,Worm.75OD Gear,Worm20T Collar,Thrust Plug,1/4 x .437 Seal,Oil, ....
Operation Manual - Page 29
...3038 ClickPin
8. 710-04586
Screw,1/4-20x 1.625
9. 790-00219-0721 Panel,Handle,(no cutout)
10. 710-1233
Screw,Machine,#10-24,1.375
11. 731-06471
HandlePanelCover
12. 712-04063
Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon
13. . 749-04190A-06371Hand!e,Upper,RH
14. ... 21. 720-0201A
Spring,.39 x .60 x .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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Operation Manual - Page 31
...Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
656-04025A
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DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel
2. 684-04153
FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D
3. 684-04154-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel
4. 684-04156A
Shift Assembly,Rod
5. E-ring,Retaining, .875Dia.
13. 916-0231 14. 917-04209A
E-ring,.750Dia. J 710-0627 6. 710-0788
J HexScrew,5/16-24...ShoulderSpacer Screw,Shoulder,.37x .105,1/4-20
24. 738-0924A 25. 941-0245...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...60
69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14
125 710-04943 Bolt
33 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
1
951-11012 Bolt
70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket
2
951-11054 ValveCover
72 710-04932 CoverBolt
3
731-07059...
23 710-05002 Bolt
89 712-04209 Nut
24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl. intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl...
Operation Manual - Page 34
... 951-11285 MufflerGasket
1
30
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ExhaustValveAdjuster
1
12
-- PushRodGuide Plate
1
17
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CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
31
-- Crankcase
1
80 951-11370 Oil Seal
1
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131 710-04945 132 710...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...CylinderHeadGasket
1
1
48
Tappet
2
1
49 715-04090 DowelPin
2
140
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Case Cover
1
72 710-04932 Cover Bolt
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
-- MainJet
138
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Fuel BowlGasket
1
52
1
53
1
54
PistonRingSet...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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