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Question posted by fluskl on February 7th, 2014
Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 88957 Wont Start What Do I Have To D0
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Operation Manual - Page 1
o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
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.
Operation Manual - Page 2
... Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlugGap:
5W-30 20 ounces 2.3Quarts TorchF6RTC(F6TC) .020"to .030"
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Model Number Serial Number Dateof Purchase
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CRAFTSMANFULLWARRANTY Wheonperataenddmaintainaecdcordintogallsupplieindstructioinftsh,isCraftsmsannowthrowefarilsduetoadefecint...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...includedin the handle panel. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Securethehandle bytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in its bracket. NOTE:Referencesto rightor...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...Moveskid shoesto desiredposition. See Figure7.
10
ChuteClean=outTool Figure6
Figure7 Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all timesfor performancepurposes. ADJUSTMENTS...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...the disengaged"up " position,walkto the front of the machine. 6. In a well-ventilatedarea,start 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. 8. 2, Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof skid...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... 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 . SKID SHOES
Positionthe skid shoesbasedon surfaceconditions...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... intothe outlet locatedon the engine's
surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. The enginewill notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperating temperatures.
1.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Alwayskeep handsand feet clearof movingparts. NOTE: Theenginecannot startwithoutthe keyfully insertedintothe ignitionswitch. insertkeyinto slot...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... When selectinga DriveSpeed,use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2.
Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position.
2. Alwayscover vent holewhen pushing.Coolweathermay...the pin willshearoff to replacingshearpins. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncethe enginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarteris equippedwith...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... (two on
f thealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. See Figure16. Doingsowill hinder
...,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2. Removethe carriageboltsand hexnuts whichattachit to the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.See Figure18.
Operation Manual - Page 20
...ing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22. 3.
See Figure 24. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. f 4. J Figure22
... housing. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2.
Operation Manual - Page 22
...,
7. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. Removtheeframceovefromtheundersiodfethesnowthrower byremovinthgeself-tappsincgrewwshicshecuriet.Refetor Figur2e4,
6.
Operation Manual - Page 24
...storage shed,careshouldbe taken to rust. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent
...If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.
• Storein a clean,dry and wellventilatedarea awayfrom anyappliancethat ...
Operation Manual - Page 25
...dirt in CHOKEposition. 2. Gascap vent hole plugged.
1. Unit fails to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Engineoverheats Excessivevibration
1. Augerbelt looseor damaged. 5.....
2. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 4. Connectand tightenspark plugwire. 2. Removeice and snow from our team of home experts.
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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
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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 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
...10662 Engine/DipstickCover
45 710-04919 Bolt
110 710-04905 Bolt
47 951-10648 PushRod Kit(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...
88 951-10911 StarterCup
23 710-05002 Bolt
89 712-04209 Nut
24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl.
Operation Manual - Page 34
...1
31
-- CylinderHeadGasket
1
60 736-04461 Washer
1
61
--
CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
31
--
CylinderHeadAssembly(Not Shown) --
CarburetorInsulatorPlate
1
46
-- NeedleValveSpring
1
139
--
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129 951-11109 130 951...
Operation Manual - Page 35
... 710-05001 Stud
2
35
Fuel BowlGasket
141
--
CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
60 736-04461 Washer
1
31
--
Gasket,ThrottlePlate
1
5
HeadCoverGasket
1
134
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
-- HeadCoverGasket
1
58...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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