Craftsman 88957 Support Question
Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by customsab on December 13th, 2010
Exhaust Problems
My craftsman snow thrower seems to be running a bit odd...it makes a reving sound and occassional will have a "blue" flame from the exhaust, this seems to go away if I choke the engine a little, what could the problem be?
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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
...stop the machineand disengagethemquickly.
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand ... auger/ impeller. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. ... seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to be ...
Operation Manual - Page 6
... openings inside
while
machine
is running . ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before attempting to cool at least two minutes before refueling. WARNING-- housing or chute assembly. WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to assemble and
operate i
WARNING-- Engine exhaust contains
carbon
WARNING--
i
READ THE...
Operation Manual - Page 8
NOTE:Referencesto rightor left and rightsides of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Movethe snowthrowerout of the snowthrowerto be sure both
cablesare ...
Operation Manual - Page 10
....This item is fastenedto the top of the augerhousing with force sufficientto causeseriousinjury. Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower. Do not underanycircumstanceexceed manufacturer'srecom-
Use a middleor...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... angle of motion.If the augershowsANYsignsof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to stop beforeadjustingthe augercontrol. 7. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... thrower,
To change the direction in which snow is locatedon the left handle) and the augerswill remainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stop the augersand wheeldrive. NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrol beforechangingspeeds. The augercontrol is thrown, rotate the chute directional control. ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... follows. Plugthe extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon the engine's
surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. insertkeyinto slot.
Oil The unit... flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition.
1.
insertthe ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. TO ENGAGE AUGER 1. If an auger bladestrikesa foreignobject or icejam, the pin willshearoff to do so w NOTbe coveredby yoursnow throwers warranty.
Recoil Starter
Do notpull the starterhandlewhilethe engine running ,disconnectpowercordfrom electric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugthe end at half...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...to the hexshaft.
Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2.
NOTE:Augers not shown for clarity. Spray lubricantinsideshaft,and aroundthe spacersand ... housing.Tightensecurely.See Figure18. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4.
To removeshaveplate:
1....
Operation Manual - Page 19
...1. Loosenthe hex nuton the shiftcable indexbracket.See Figure
19.
3. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Loosenthe two nuts which securethechute bracketand reposition it slightly.See Figure21.
2. Retightenthe ... cable. 4. Todo so:
f
1. Pivotthe bracketdownwardto take up "position, the cableshouldhavevery little slack.It shouldNOTbe tight.
Operation Manual - Page 20
ing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22. 3. See Figure 24. J Figure22
Figure 23
f //
J Figure24
2O Skid Shoes Referto the ...Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... the snowthrowerfailsto drive with thedrivecontrol engaged, and performingthe drivecontrolcableadjustmentfails to correct the problem,the frictionwheelmayneed to dislodgethe ball bearingfrom the rightsideof theframe.See Figure30. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso...
Operation Manual - Page 24
... clean,dry and wellventilatedarea awayfrom anyappliancethat operateswith a flame or pilotlight, such as a furnace, waterheater,...Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 Followlubricationrecommendations.
Neverstoresnow throwerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in... replaced.
•
1. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof...
Operation Manual - Page 25
Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 5. Enginerunningon CHOKE. 2. Drivecable in need of the extensioncordto the electric
starteroutlet and the otherend ...damaged. 3.
Augerbelt looseor damaged. 5. Primeengineas instructedin the OperationSection. 6. Removeice and snow from our team of power Unit fails to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Engineoverheats...
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
... 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...60 x .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia. 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,...
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 ...00217A-0637 PivotBracket,SpeedSelector 72. 790-00218A-0637 Shift Bracket,SpeedSelector
31 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. 712-04065
Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16, Nylon
9. 712-...
Operation Manual - Page 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...Stator
Flywheel CoolingFan
22 712-04214 Nut
88 951-10911 StarterCup
23 710-05002 Bolt
89 712-04209 Nut
24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl. intakeand exhaustvalve)
25 710-04940 Bolt
92 951-10663A...
Operation Manual - Page 34
...64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing
1
70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket
1
76
--
ThrottlePlate
1
150
--
Lock Washer
1
152
--
HeadCoverGasket
1
6
-- ExhaustValveAdjuster
1
12
--
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
|= 0 o
e
126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131 710...
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