Craftsman 88957 Support Question
Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by billyh120 on January 10th, 2013
Snow Blower Model 881730
can a light be added by tapping into coil
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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.
o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORMNO.769-05095
12/29/2009
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
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber and dateof purchaseabove
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CRAFTSMANFULLWARRANTY Wheonperataenddmaintainaecdcordintogallsupplieindstructioinftsh,isCraftsmsannowthrowefarilsduetoadefecint...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...this powermachineto personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instructions in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Letengineand machineadjustto outdoortemperaturebefore startingto clearsnow.
3 This symbolpointsout...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton.
3. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Referto ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement.
Removeand discard all packinginserts.
2.
Operation Manual - Page 10
...Refer
to clear thechute assembly. The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.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...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... skid shoes,
3, Refightennutsand bolts securely,
Chute Assembly
Thedistancesnowis throwncan be adjustedby changingthe angle of the machine. 6. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the augercablebracket.See Figure9. 8. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... 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 the augersand wheeldrive. NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrol beforechangingspeeds...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...,proceedas follows. Removethe clean-outtoolfrom the clip whichsecuresit to the mountingclip on the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6.
insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,butdo NOTscrewit
in the disengaged(released)position.
2. Gasoline Use automotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombustionchamberdeposits...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...-tieclip. Removethekey.Removingthe key will reducethe possibilityof
unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. 2. After engineis running .
1.
Pull gentlyon the starterhandleuntil it beginsto resist,then pull quicklyand forcefullyto overcomethe compression.Do not releasethe...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... skid shoeson the bottomof the snowthrowerare subjectto wear.They shouldbe checkedperiodicallyand replaced whennecessary.
Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2. NOTE:Augers not shown for clarity. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or 3-in -1 oil.
Doingsowill hinder
the snowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil...
Operation Manual - Page 20
....See Figure23.
Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that itrestson theauger housing. 5. See Figure 24. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov- J Figure22
Figure 23...REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2....
Operation Manual - Page 22
...
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J Figure30
22 Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it stops.
2. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. 4, Carefupllyivotthesnowthrowueprandforwarsdothatitrestosn theaugehrousing.
5. Removtheeframceovefromtheundersiodfethesnowthrower byremovinthgeself-tappsincgrewwshicshecuriet.Refetor Figur2e4...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...oil on anyareasthat are operated. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to ...8226; Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.
• Storein a...wherepowertools are susceptible to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs...
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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SnowRemovalToolMount
2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia.
3. 710-0347
HexScrew...-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,Worm20T Collar,Thrust Plug,1/4 x .437 Seal...
Operation Manual - Page 29
...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... .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia.
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
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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
...-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,...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
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 ...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 exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl. intakeand ...
Operation Manual - Page 34
...1
152
-- Idle SpeedAdjustingScrew
1
154
-- O-Ring
1
74
-- CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
31
--
ExhaustValveSpring Seat
1
13
--
Crankcase
1
80 951-11370 Oil Seal
1
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131 710-04945 132 710-04938...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...
1
136
--
CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
60 736-04461 Washer
1
31
--
Case Cover
1
72 710-04932 Cover Bolt
7
73
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
--
Fuel BowlGasket
141
--
CarburetorGasket
1
34
--
Gasket...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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