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Question posted by georgjmu on July 4th, 2014
Will Not Start Snowblower 88957
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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. 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 3
... engine. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. Readand followall instructionsin this manualand on slipperysurfaces. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Donot wearjewelry,long scarvesor otherlooseclothing,which could becomeentangledin movingparts...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...on the ground. Removeand discard all packinginserts.
2.
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Figure2
8
NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left and rightsides of the handle.See Figure2.
Securethehandle bytighteningthe...
Operation Manual - Page 10
....
Do not underanycircumstanceexceed manufacturer'srecom- Moveskid shoesto desiredposition. Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower.
Toadjustthe skid shoes: 1.
Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat...
Operation Manual - Page 11
In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. 3. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the ...instructionsbelow,Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly,
Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. ...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... positionsix (6) is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully
SHIFT LEVER
insertedin orderfor the engineto start. CHOKE CONTROL
The chokecontrolis foundon the rearof the engineand is the faster. The ...Starter _._andle
Key
Throttle Control
Augers
Skid Shoe
Choke
Control
:lectric Start Button
Oil Drain
Electric Starter Outlet
,.. Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... operate the chute 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 increasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive system.
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
_CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
AUGER
Whenengaged,the auger bladesrotateand...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon the engine's
surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6.
Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to operatingthe electricstarter. STARTING THE ENGINE
Alwayskeep handsand feet clearof movingparts. insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,butdo NOTscrewit
in this manualbeforeoperating...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. After engineis running .
1.
Movechoketo the CHOKE I,'_¢...Movechoketo the CHOKE IJl position(coldenginestart). Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncethe enginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarteris equippedwith thermaloverloadprotection;systemwill...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... theauger housing. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See... Figure23.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Auger Control Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger ...
Operation Manual - Page 24
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to prevent
deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance.
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 Changethe engineoil.
•
3.
Removesparkplug and pour ...
Operation Manual - Page 25
...your other product manuals online.
, Get answers from gascap. Unit fails to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Engineoverheats Excessivevibration
1. Augercablein needof adjustment. 4. Augerbelt looseor... of adjustment.
1. Primeengineas instructedin the OperationSection. 6. Removeice and snow from our team of adjustment. 2. Referto Assembly section.
4. ...
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
...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
11. 731-06471
HandlePanelCover
12. 712-04063
Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon
13. . 749-04190A-06371Hand!e,Upper,RH
14. ...0284 21. 720-0201A
Spring,.39 x .60 x .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
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Operation Manual - Page 31
...Pit.,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
26...,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. 684-04154-0637 ...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...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
731-07059 BreatherHose...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 34
...
1
-- 951-11248 CrankcaseKit(Not Shown)
--
61
-- CylinderHeadAssembly(Not Shown) -- Complete
1
21 951-11285 MufflerGasket
1
30
-- Idle SpeedAdjustingScrew
1
154
--
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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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
... 736-04440 Washer
1
-- 951-11246 CrankcaseCoverKit (Not Shown) --
64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing
1
70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket
1
71
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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m
D=
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
-- Oil Fill Plug
1
75 951-11368 Oil Seal
1
62 714...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88957 777S32636
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Operation Manual - Page 39
... States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.
Engine... engine running time. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is certified to 12 years. For engines of an engine with the Operating & Maintenance...
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