Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-17050 on July 30th, 2010
What Brand Engine Does It Have ?
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Request from leonmelki on September 26th, 2010 7:33 AM
is the fuel mixture?(gas and oil)
is the fuel mixture?(gas and oil)
thank you
leon
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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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. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Operation Manual - Page 2
...the instructioncsontained inthe operator'smanual. • Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized...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 Tire replacemenot r repaircausedby ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
... other foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/ impeller.
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine. Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock surfaces. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fueltank or containeropeningat all safetydevicesin placeand working.
• Neverrun an engine indoorsor in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled on the ground.If this manual,use .
• Neveroperatemachineat...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand cause it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking order by theoperator.Inthe State of Californiathe aboveis required bylaw (Section4442 of the engine.
Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryer etc. Checkfuelline,tank, cap,and fittings frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary. DO NOT MODIFY...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...mayappear on this product. There are rotating
blades
WARNING--
WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to assemble and
operate i
WARNING--
i
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow...rotating parts can cause serious personal injury. ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the engine's electric starter in the manual(s) before attempting to cool at least two ...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...the snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. 3. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the augercablebracket.See Figure9. ... rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to stop beforeadjustingthe augercontrol. 7.
Operation Manual - Page 12
...
Choke
Control
:lectric Start Button
Oil Drain
Electric Starter Outlet
,.. Remove the key whenthe snowthroweris not in use.
1
2345
'6
NOTE: Donot turnthe ignitionkey in startingthe engine. Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the fastest. CHOKE CONTROL
The chokecontrolis foundon the rearof the engineand is a safetydevice.It...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... STARTER HANDLE This handleis usedto manuallystartthe engine. OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil addedthroughtheoil fill.
SKID SHOES
Positionthe skid shoesbasedon surfaceconditions.Adjustupward for hard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor crushedrock surfaces.
13
The augercontrol is locatedon the left side of the snow thrower,
To change the direction in which...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...-outtoolfrom the clip whichsecuresit to the
rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition.
1. See Figure10
inset.Be carefulnotto overfill...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...
unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncethe enginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarteris equippedwith thermaloverloadprotection;systemwill temporarilyshut-downto allowstarterto cool if electricstarterbecomesoverloaded...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... pulley.See Figure23.
Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov-
See Figure 24. Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. Auger Control Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable.
J Figure22...
Operation Manual - Page 24
... 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 storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and...
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
731-2635
D=
00
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
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
D=
0! HandleAssembly,ClutchLock,LH
2. 631-04134B
HandleAssembly,ClutchLock,RH
3. 684-04111B 4. 684-...
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
...
Operation Manual - Page 31
...Cvr.
22. 748-0234 23. 738-04184A
ShoulderSpacer Screw,Shoulder,.37x .105,1/4-20
24. 738-0924A 25. 941-0245
Screw,1/4-28,.375
L
Bearing,Hex Flangex .75 ...790-00217A-0637 PivotBracket,SpeedSelector 72. 790-00218A-0637 Shift Bracket,SpeedSelector
31 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
656-04025A
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DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel
2. 684-04153
FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D
3. 684-04154-...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...04905 Bolt
47 951-10648 PushRod Kit(incl. intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl. 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
...951-10911 StarterCup
23 710-05002 Bolt
89 712-04209 Nut
24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl.
Operation Manual - Page 34
...78 736-04440 Washer
1
80 951-11370 Oil Seal
2
-- 951-10722A
5
-- HeadCoverGasket
1
6
-- ExhaustValveAdjuster
1
12
-- ValveSpring
2
14
-- CylinderHead- Float Pin
1
135
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Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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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
...
2
78 736-04440 Washer
1
-- 951-11246 CrankcaseCoverKit (Not Shown) --
64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing
1
70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket
1
71
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Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
D=
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m
D=
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
--
Fuel BowlGasket
1
52
1
53
1
54...
Operation Manual - Page 39
... the consumer on the emissions label. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is certified to 25 hours per year. For Phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on a certified engine. makes this information available to 12 years...
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