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How To Adjust Snowblower Auger Belt On Craftsman 88779 Model.
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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. 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
Operation Manual - Page 2
...pay for: • Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse, includingbutnot limitedto auger blades,skid shoes,shaveplate, shearpins, spark
plug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter. • Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,... TorchF6RTC(F6TC) .020"to .030"
© Sears Brands,LLC
Model Number Serial Number Dateof Purchase
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber and dateof purchaseabove
2 ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...,sleds,boards,wires and other foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/ impeller. Letengineand machineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore startingto clearsnow.
3 Readand followall... supervisedby an adult.
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock surfaces.
...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...damage.Repairanydamagebefore 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 the dischargeor collectoropenings.Do not unclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running .
•...
Operation Manual - Page 5
.... Do notchangetheengine governorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of auger/impeller. to keepthe machinein safe workingcondition.Also, visually inspectmachinefor...Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifythey engageand disengage properlyand adjust,if necessary.Referto the adjustment sectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions.
Tamperingwith...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto ...ADJUSTMENTS
Skid Shoes
The snowthrowerskid shoesare adjustedupwardat thefactory for tiremanufacturer'srecommendedpsiand deflate(or inflate)the tires as itcan easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.
• Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. 3. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to stop beforeadjustingthe augercontrol. 7. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Whentheauger controlis releasedand in the disengaged"up " position,walkto the front of the machine. 6. Repeatsteps2-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... CONTROL
AUGER
Whenengaged,the auger bladesrotateand drawsnowintothe auger housing,
DISCHARGE LEFT
DISCHARGE
ADJUSTABLE CHUTETILT
CHUTE...snow thrower,
To change the direction in cold-weatherstarting. THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the rearof the engine.It regulatesthe speedof theengine and will result in increasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive system. AUGER CONTROL
/
AUGER...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... chute opening: 1. Removethe clean-outtoolfrom the clip whichsecuresit to the
rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting.
Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to turn the key.
NOTE:Be sureto checkthe engineon a levelsurfacewith...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2.
Movechoketo the CHOKE I,'_¢1position(coldenginestart). ... warm,placechokein RUNposition.
3. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to preventdamageto the blade.If an auger blade does notturn, checkto see if its pin has shearedoff. Figure11 Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit...
Operation Manual - Page 18
.... Figure16
Auger Shaft At least oncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft. Figure17
NOTE:Theskid shoeson this machinehavetwo wearedges.When one sidewears out, theycan be carefulnotto get any oil on eachside), washers,and hex flangenuts.Referto Figure18. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2.
Carefullypivotthe...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable.
See Figure 24. BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. Carefullypivotthe ...instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes.
Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2.
Operation Manual - Page 25
...Maintenancesection.
2. Replacedrive belt. Adjustaugercontrolcable.
Find information....
1. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug wire.Cleanchuteassemblyand insideof auger housingwith clean-outtool or a stick.
...adjustment. 4. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 4. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug wire.Removeobjectfrom augerwith clean-outtool or a stick.
3. Removeice and snow...
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
... 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. 684-04108-0637 SpiralAssembly,...
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....
Pit.,Lock
50. 731-04896B
Cam,CluLock
51. 732-04219C
Spr.,Lock Clu
29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
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Operation Manual - Page 31
...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...57. 954-0367
Spacer,.340x .750x .360 Belt, AugerDrive Belt, WheelDrive
58. 756-04109
Pulley,Auger Drive,8.1x .5
59. 756-04113 60....
Operation Manual - Page 33
...M4x 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-...22 712-04214 Nut
88 951-10911 StarterCup
23 710-05002 Bolt
89 712-04209 Nut
24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl. intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656...
Operation Manual - Page 34
...ExhaustValveAdjuster
1
12
--
CylinderHead- Complete
1
21 951-11285 MufflerGasket
1
30
-- 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 131 710-04945...
Operation Manual - Page 35
... Shown)
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73
O-Ring
1
64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing
2
74
Oil Fill Plug
1
65 951-10307 FlywheelKey
1
75 951-11368 Oil Seal
1
66
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
-- Float Pin
1
21 951-11285 MufflerGasket
1
135...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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