Craftsman 88957 Support Question
Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by mikehands on January 8th, 2011
Is It Normal For There To Be A Grinding Sound When The Drive Is Engaged?
Happens in both forward and reverse. Noise is louder than the engine.
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORMNO.769-05095
12/29/2009
Operation Manual - Page 2
..., electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improper storage,failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil, or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructioncsontained inthe operator'smanual. • Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale).In general,fuel shouldbe used within30 daysof itspurchasedate. Page40
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Operation Manual - Page 3
...falling,especiallywhen operatingin reverse.
Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments....Knowhow to be trainedand supervisedby an adult.
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Thrownobjectswhich... electricstartengines. Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis ...
Operation Manual - Page 4
... container,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimof the fueltank or containeropeningat all safetydevicesin placeand working.
• Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Neveruse yourhand to no morethan1/2inch
belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor fuel expansion. • Replacegasolinecap and tightensecurely.
• If...
Operation Manual - Page 5
...if so equipped. A spark arresterfor the muffleris availablethroughyournearestSears Partsand RepairServiceCenter. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionosn off-seasonstorage. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do so can resultin accidents,injuries or death. Do notcrank enginewith spark plug removed. Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifythey engageand...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...
WARNING--
WARNING-- ventilated
area.
housing or chute assembly.
CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the manual(s) before refueling. i
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read,...Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the rain
6
Engine exhaust contains
carbon
WARNING-- SAFETY SYMBOLS
This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this ...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Remove and discardany rubberbands,if present.They ...Pinsin the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2.
LOOSE PARTS
Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...
Yoursnowthrowerhas six forward(F) speeds.Positionone (1)is the slowestand positionsix (6) is the faster. Meets ANSi... snowthroweris not in use.
1
2345
'6
NOTE: Donot turnthe ignitionkey in startingthe engine.
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the fastest.
f Drive Control
Gas Cap
Chute Assembly Oil Fill
\
\,
\
\
Clean Out
Tool
...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... 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... stop the augersand wheeldrive. THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the rearof the engine.It regulatesthe speedof theengine and will result in increasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive system...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... the snow thrower. 2. Figure11 Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncethe ...engine running ,disconnectpowercordfrom electric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugthe end at half-chokepositionfor a short periodof time,and then slowly rotatethe chokeinto RUNposition.
7. TO ENGAGE DRIVE 1. NOTE:NEVERrepositionthe shiftlever(changespeedsor direction of thesix forward(F) positionsor two reverse...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... slack.It shouldNOTbe tight. Drive Control
Whenthedrivecontrol is in needof...reverse)cannotbe achieved, referto the figureto the rightand adjustthe shift cableas follows: 1. Retightenthehex nut. f
2. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow...
19.
3.
With thedrivecontrol released,pushthe snowthrowergently
forward.The unitshouldroll freely. The unitshouldnot
roll freely....
Operation Manual - Page 20
Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23.
See Figure 24.
J Figure22
Figure 23
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J Figure24
2O... instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. ing the two self-tappingscrews...
Operation Manual - Page 21
....Referto Figure27. Use a wrenchto pivotthe idlerpulleytowardthe right. PerfortmheAugeCr ontrtoelsot utlineindtheAssembsleyction
ofthismanual. Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1.
b. Looseanndremovtheeshouldsecrrewhichactsasabelt keeper. Remotvheebelftromarountdheaugeprulleya,ndslipthebelt betweethnesuppobrrtackaent dtheaugeprulleyS.eeFigur2e6...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. Slipthedrivebelot ffthepulleayndbetweefrnictiownheealnd frictiownheedliscS, eeFigur2e8,
8, Removaendreplacbeelitnthereversoerder,
FRiCTiON WHEEL REMOVAL
If the snowthrowerfailsto drive with thedrivecontrol engaged, and performingthe...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24
Changethe engineoil.
•
3. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind
muffler....theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables.
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be storedproperly....
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
...'y,Engage,Red, RH
5: J 631-04131B 6. 732-04238 7. 914-0145
_ Chute.Lower(/ncl_Ref_#27,Qty. 3) Spring,Torsion,.8156ID x .3038 ClickPin
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.... 720-0201A
Spring,.39 x .60 x .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
D=
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Operation Manual - Page 31
...790-00206A-0637 Guide Bracket,AugerCable
34. 790-00207B
Guide Bracket,Drive Cable
35. 790-00316-0637 Cover,Frame
36. 634-04167A-...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. 712-0417A
Nut,Flange,5/8-18
10. 914-0126
Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia.
11. 916-0104 12. 716-0136
E-ring,.500 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...-04929 Bolt
44 951-10635 HeaterBox
109 951-10662 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...Nut
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 39
... emission standards. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used :
Moderate:
Engine is certified to meet Federal emission requirements. This information...
For engines of an engine with the Operating & Maintenance Instructions. makes this information available to 25 hours per year. The lower the Air Index, the cleaner the engine.
For engines less than 225 cc displacement,...
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