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Operation Manual - Page 1
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FORMNO.769-05095
12/29/2009
o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. 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
...
Pages26-32
RepairProtectionAgreemen..t.......... Sears will NOT pay for: • Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse, includingbutnot limitedto auger blades,skid shoes,shaveplate, shearpins, spark
plug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter. • Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups.
This warrantyappliesonly whilethis productis usedin the UnitedStates.
Operation Manual - Page 3
.... Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.
• Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury.
Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto the eyes. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationand while performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... of the engine. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutestoclear snowfrom machineand preventfreezeup of theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealer to ensurethat all mechanicaland...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...(F) speeds.Positionone (1)is the slowestand positionsix (6) is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully
SHIFT LEVER
insertedin orderfor the engineto start.
f Drive Control
Gas Cap
Chute Assembly Oil Fill
\
\,
\
\
Clean Out
Tool
\
Shift Lever
/
/
Auger Control
_ ChuteDirectionalControl
Mumer Primer
Recoil Starter _._andle
Key
Throttle Control
Augers
Skid Shoe
Choke
Control
:lectric...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...Adjustupward for hard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelor crushedrock surfaces.
13
OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil addedthroughtheoil fill. AUGER CONTROL
/
AUGER
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....
Operation Manual - Page 14
... plug,and is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. NOTE:Be sureto checkthe engineon a levelsurfacewith the engine stopped. 1. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyadd
oil (5%30, with a minimumclassificationof SF/SG)untiloil level registersbetweenhigh (H) and low(L).
Thechute clean-outtool...
Operation Manual - Page 16
....
16 Check 2. Whenaddingoil to the engine,referto viscositychart below .This chart describes serviceguidelinesonly. Removeoil drain plug.See Figure13on nextpage.
4. Followthe maintenanceschedulegiven below .Engine oil capacityis 600 ml (approx.20 oz.). Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to meet or exceedU...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... sparkplug in by bendingsideelectrode.See Figure15.The gap shouldbe set to 1/4-turnafter the sparkplug seatsto compressthe washer.
17
J
Electrode
Figure14 Figure15 Reinstallthe oil fillercap/dipsticksecurely. Removethespark plug bootand use a sparkplug wrenchto
removethe plug.See Figure14. 2. NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten 1/2-turnafter the sparkplug seatsto compressthe washer...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...
See Figure17.
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. To removeshaveplate:
1. become hoat ndcan
inc.
Figure16
Auger... shoes:
1. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2.
Operation Manual - Page 20
... fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. f 4.
Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. See Figure 24.
J Figure22
Figure 23
f //
J Figure24
2O BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov...
Operation Manual - Page 24
.... PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to... prevent
deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance.
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24...
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, 1.75,...929-0071 55. 710-0276 56. 936-0159
Housing,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,...
Operation Manual - Page 29
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
D=
0! x 3.2, Black
22. 749-04138A-0637 Handle,Lower
23. 935-0199A 24. 736-0262
Bumper,Rubber,.62 ODx .22 Washer,...-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...
Operation Manual - Page 31
...Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
656-04025A
I=
00
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... 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 ...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...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
731-07059 BreatherHose
75 951-11368 Oil Seal
4
726... Nut
88 951-10911 StarterCup
23 710-05002 Bolt
89 712-04209 Nut
24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl. Ref.156(O-Ring)...
Operation Manual - Page 34
...
1
46
--
ChokeShaft
1
147
-- Lock Washer
1
152
-- O-Ring
1
74
-- Oil Fill Plug
1
D=
O
-- 951-11061A GasketKit, Complete(Not Shown) --
5
--
CylinderHeadGasket...
2
46
--
RockerArm
2
10 710-04902 PivotBolt
2
11
--
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...
1
72 710-04932 CoverBolt
7
-- 951-11247 CrankshaftKit (Not Shown)
--
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
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
D=
00
m
D=
0O
m
-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133...
Operation Manual - Page 36
USEE85 ORFUEL COHTAiHJHMGORE THAH 10% ETHAHOL
J
777D12682
777D12648 777123031 777123030 777Dl1427 36
777122363
Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88957 777S32636
777S32236
777X43688
....D. OHOT...........
Operation Manual - Page 39
...Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of the emission label typically ...2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on a certified engine. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours.
makes this ...
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