Craftsman 88957 Support Question
Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by Ralphoskar on December 26th, 2012
Fuel Capacity
What is the fuel capacity of Craftsman 88957?
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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.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
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.
Operation Manual - Page 2
...• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale).In general,fuel shouldbe used within30 daysof itspurchasedate. Sears will NOT pay for: •... possible). Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineOil Type: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlugGap:
5W-30 20 ounces 2.3Quarts TorchF6RTC(F6TC) .020"...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... of thecarton.
3.
ASSEMBLY
1. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
Removeand discard all packinginserts.
2.
NOTE:Referencesto rightor left and rightsides of the handle.See Figure2. REMOVING FROM...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,...and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.
• Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. See Figure6. ...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the augercablebracket...Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand follow all instructionsbelow,Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly,
Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: ...
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.Releaseboth...dischargedout the chute assembly. GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to add gasolineto the fuel tank.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE This handleis usedto manuallystartthe engine.
THROTTLE CONTROL
...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Refastenthe clean-outtool to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE... plug,and is closed properlyand securely.
• Be carefulnotto spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel or fuel vapor may ignite,ifany fuelis spilled,makesurethe area isdry before startingthe engine.
• Avoidrepeatedor...
Operation Manual - Page 15
.... Removethekey.Removingthe key will reducethe possibilityof
unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. 2. Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole in a safe place.The enginecannotstart withoutthe key. 3. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to RUN position...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2.
Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4....carriageboltsand hexnuts whichattachit to the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.See Figure18. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 3. Applya lightcoatingof ...
Operation Manual - Page 20
...the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. See Figure 24.
Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removethe ...
Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. ...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... to correct the problem,the frictionwheelmayneed to theaxle. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and...
Operation Manual - Page 24
... high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24
Removeall fuel fromtank by runningengineuntil it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis ...,servicedor replaced.
•
1. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat...
Operation Manual - Page 25
... OperationSection. 6. Connectone end of power Unit fails to propel itself
1. Removeice and snow from our team of home experts.
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o Get a personalized maintenance plan for your...Referto Assembly section.
4.
Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 4.
Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 5. Changefrictionwheelor contactyour SearsParts& RepairCenter.
1. Find information and tools to dischargesnow...
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
...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
... 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...710-04933 Bolt
83 951-10650 FuelLine Kit (incl.clampsand fuel line)
18 951-10292 19 951-11282 20 710-...951-10911 StarterCup
23 710-05002 Bolt
89 712-04209 Nut
24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl. intakeand...
Operation Manual - Page 34
... NeedleValveSpring
1
139
-- FuelDrain PlugGasket
1
142
-- ChokeShaft
1
147
--
Fuel Bowl
1
56 951-11283 Oil Fill PlugAssembly
73
--
PushRodGuide Plate
1
17... Washer
1
80 951-11370 Oil Seal
2
-- 951-10722A
5
-- 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
48
Tappet
2
1
49 715-04090 DowelPin
2
140
--
CarburetorInsulatorPlate
1
61
GovernorSeal
1
32
--
Fuel DrainPlugGasket
142
--
Gasket,ThrottlePlate
1
5
HeadCoverGasket
1
134
-- NeedleValve
137
-- 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...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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