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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 3
...thewarningsand instructions in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... Pinsin the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement. ASSEMBLY
1. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). f
. Remove and discardany rubberbands,if present.They are for packaging purposesonly. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... is fastenedwith a cabletie at the factory.Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower. Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower.
Toadjustthe skid shoes: 1. NOTE:Equaltire pressureis to be maintainedat...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Allowtheauger to increasecabletension). 9. ...Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand follow all instructionsbelow,Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly,
Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1....
Operation Manual - Page 13
...control,the operatorcan releasethe augercontrol (on left side of the snow thrower,
To change the direction in which snow is locatedon the left handle) and the augerswill remainengaged....CONTROL
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AUGER
CONTROL
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The chute directional control is located on the left handle.Squeezethe control grip againstthe handleto engagethe augerand startsnowthrowing action.Releaseto stop the...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...-outtool to turn the key. Donot attempt to the mountingclip on the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Ask a licensedelectricianif you are notcertain. Makecertainboththe augercontrol and drivecontrolare in this manualbeforeoperating. The enginewill notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperating temperatures.
1.
STARTING...
Operation Manual - Page 16
..., SR MotoroilsclassifiedSG, SFwill show this designationon the container. 1.
Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick.If levelislow, slowlyadd oil until...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes.
Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. See Figure 24. Auger Control Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduring
storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system
components,servicedor ...humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.
• Storein a clean,dry and...stops.
•
2.
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel...
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. 936...
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
....,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 ID...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
...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
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 131 710-04945 132 710-04938 143 ...
Operation Manual - Page 35
... ValveCoverKit (Not Shown)
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Oil DrainPlug Washer
1
2
951-11054 ValveCover
1
80 951-11370 Oil Seal
2
5
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
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-- Gasket,ThrottlePlate
1
5
HeadCoverGasket
1
134
--
O-Ring
1
74
-- Fuel...
Operation Manual - Page 36
USEE85 ORFUEL COHTAiHJHMGORE THAH 10% ETHAHOL
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Operation Manual - Page 37
... days.
Wherea warrantableconditionexists,MTDwill repairyoursmall off -roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.
S.
Youremissioncontrolsystemmay includepartssuch as the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,and catalyticconverter,fueltanks, fuel lines,fuel caps,valves,canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,and...
Operation Manual - Page 39
...: Extended:
Engine is certified to 25 hours per year. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used :
Moderate:
Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual... 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emissions label. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. For engines of...
Operation Manual - Page 72
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