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Question posted by unasfun on November 14th, 2013
Craftsman 24 Inch Snowblower Wont Start
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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 3
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatingin reverse. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto the eyes. Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor all controlsand their ...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... handle upward.See Figure1. Figure1
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Figure2
8
NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Securethehandle bytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired... throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.
• Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. Do not ...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... follows: 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Allowtheauger to remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2.
Figure8
11 In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...Fill
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\
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Clean Out
Tool
\
Shift Lever
/
/
Auger Control
_ ChuteDirectionalControl
Mumer Primer
Recoil Starter _._andle
Key
Throttle Control
Augers
Skid Shoe
Choke
Control
:lectric Start Button
Oil Drain
Electric Starter Outlet
,.. Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhas six forward(F) speeds.Positionone (1)is the slowestand positionsix (6) is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully
SHIFT LEVER...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... the chute directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowing process.If the augercontrolis engagedsimultaneouslywith the drive 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.Releaseboth controlsto stop .
The augercontrol is thrown, rotate the chute...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...: 1.
Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. STARTING THE ENGINE
Alwayskeep handsand feet clearof movingparts. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to the mountingclip on the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6.
insertkeyinto slot.
Removethe oil...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Movethrottlecontrolto OFF position. 2. Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole when pushing.If engine iswarm,push primeronlyonce. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncethe enginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarteris equippedwith thermaloverloadprotection;systemwill...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes.
ing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22. 3.
See Figure 24. BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. f 4. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov- Auger...
Operation Manual - Page 24
... enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment.
Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilatedareas,wherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark or pilol lightas on anyareasthat are operated.
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light...
Operation Manual - Page 25
... stale fuel. 5. Enginerunningon CHOKE. 2.
Unit fails to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Engineoverheats Excessivevibration
1. Foreignobject lodgedin... NEED MORE .HELP? Augerbelt looseor damaged. 5. Movechokecontrolto CHOKEposition. 2. Removeice and snow from our team of adjustment.
1. Replacedrive belt. Enginenotprimed. 6. Keynot inserted. ...
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
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
...Retaining, .875Dia.
13. 916-0231 14. 917-04209A
E-ring,.750Dia. Craftsman 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. J 710-0627 6. 710-0788
J HexScrew,5/16-24,.750,Gr5 Screw,1/4-20,1.000
7. 710-1652
Screw,1/4-20x .625
8. 712...
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... 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
...1
150
--
O-Ring
1
74
--
CarburetorGasketPlate
2
46
--
CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
31
-- GovernorSeal
1
64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing
1
70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket
1
76
-- 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...
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
--
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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m
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
-- EmulsionTube
1
30
CarburetorInsulatorGasket...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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Operation Manual - Page 39
...maintenance in graphical form on a certified engine. The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours. The following ... 2 emission standards.
For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used :
Moderate:
Engine is certified to 25 hours per year.
engines will be certified to 12 years....
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