Craftsman 88957 Support Question
Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by davon33350 on November 26th, 2013
Have A 27' Craftsman Snowblower Model# 944.524891. I Have No Forward Or Reverse.
The speed lever activates the linkage but activating the traction lever - no response whether the speed lever is in forward or reverse position.
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Operation Manual - Page 1
o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
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 2
..., IL 60179
EngineOil Type: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlugGap:
5W-30 20 ounces 2.3Quarts TorchF6RTC(F6TC) .020"to .030"
© Sears Brands,LLC
Model Number Serial Number Dateof Purchase
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber and dateof purchaseabove
2 Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in material and workmanship.
Sears will NOT pay for: • Expendableitemsthat...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...cause cancerand birthdefects or otherreproductiveharm,
Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto personswho read...; Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,... arts. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatingin reverse. Donot wearjewelry,long scarvesor otherlooseclothing,which could...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...Movethe snowthrowerout of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
Securethehandle bytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left sideof ...f
. Figure1
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/ /
Figure2
8 Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2.
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. LOOSE PARTS
Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired... up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.
• Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. See Figure7.
10
ChuteClean...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly,
Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up "
position,the cableshouldhavevery... times. 5. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. 2, Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof skid shoeis againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon the...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... Outlet
,..
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhas six forward(F) speeds.Positionone (1)is the slowestand positionsix (6) is activatedby turningthe rotary choke knobto the CHOKEposition.Activating the chokecontrolclosesthe choke plateon the carburetorand aids in an attempt to startthe engine.Doingso may causeit to break.
The key is the faster. Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... do so will shutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe OFF position. GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to add gasolineto the fuel tank.
DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK
J
DRIVE
CONTROL
Depressingthe primerforcesfuel directlyintothe
PRIMER
I _TY-"-L
engine'scarburetorto aid in which snow is located on the left side of the snow thrower,
To change the direction in cold-weatherstarting...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...and is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. DONOT useelectricstarterinthe rain. Ask a licensedelectricianif you are notcertain...clear thechute assembly. Oil The unit was shippedwith oil in the disengaged(released)position.
2. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterin thefuel ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... NOTE:NEVERrepositionthe shiftlever(changespeedsor direction of thesix forward(F) positionsor two reverse (R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snowconditions and a paceyou'...snow thrower. 2. Removethekey.Removingthe key will reducethe possibilityof
unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use. TO ENGAGE AUGER 1.
Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_T position...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... least oncea seasonor afterevery 25 hoursof operation. 1. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or 3-in -1 oil. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2. NOTE:Augers not shown for clarity. NOTE:Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft, be rotated1800to usethe otheredge. Figure16
Auger Shaft At least oncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft. See...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... resistancein the shiftlever.
4. Retightenthe lowerhex bolt. ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Cable
If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardand reverse)cannotbe achieved, referto the figureto the rightand adjustthe shift cableas follows: 1. Todo so:
f
1. Pivotthe bracketdownwardto take up "position, the cableshouldhavevery little slack.It shouldNOTbe tight. Drive Control
Whenthedrivecontrol is in the...
Operation Manual - Page 22
...,
7.
Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. 4, Carefupllyivotthesnowthrowueprandforwarsdothatitrestosn theaugehrousing.
5. Carefullyremovethe hexnut and...
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... Pulley,Idler, 2.75OD
25. 790-00075
Housing,Bearing,1.85ID
26. 790-00080A-0637 Bracket,AugerIdlerw/Brake
27. 918-04171A
GearboxAssembly,Auger,24"
28. 684-04265-0721 HousingAssembly,Auger24"
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684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly,LH
30. 684-04108...
Operation Manual - Page 29
...-04263
EyeBolt, ChuteCrank
31. 790-00313-0637 Shift Lever
32. 731-04912B
Chute,Lower,5.0 Dia.
33. ...04131B 6. 732-04238 7. 914-0145
_ Chute.Lower(/ncl_Ref_#27,Qty. 3) Spring,Torsion,.8156ID x .3038 ClickPin
8. 710-04586
Screw,1/4-...,(no cutout)
10. 710-1233
Screw,Machine,#10-24,1.375
11. 731-06471
HandlePanelCover
12. 712-04063
Nut...Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
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Operation Manual - Page 31
.... 736-0242
Speed Nut,.500 ExtensionSpring...24. 738-0924A 25. 941-0245
Screw,1/4-28,.375
L
Bearing,Hex Flangex .75 ID
26. 941-0563 27...24,.750,Gr5 Screw,1/4-20,1.000
7. 710-1652
Screw,1/4-20x .625
8. 712-04065
Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16, Nylon
9. 712-0417A
Nut,Flange,5/8-18
10. 914-0126
Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia.
11. 916-0104 12. 716-0136
E-ring,.500 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...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... StarterCup
23 710-05002 Bolt
89 712-04209 Nut
24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl...10663A BlowerHousing
26 710-04915 Bolt
93 736-04455 Washer
27 951-10642A MufflerShroud
94 710-04914 Bolt
28 710-04939 ...
Operation Manual - Page 34
...8 751-11123 ValveAdjustingNut
2
9
--
ValveSpring
2
14
-- CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
31
-- GovernorSeal
1
64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing
1
70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket
1
76
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131 710...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...
31
--
Float
1
31
CarburetorInsulatorPlate
1
1
46
CylinderHeadGasket
1
1
48
Tappet
2
1
49 715-04090 DowelPin
2
140
--
Fuel BowlGasket
141
--
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
--
EmulsionTube
1
30...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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