Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by bobbysmokey on January 1st, 2011
Will Not Start
My
Craftsman 88957 - 179 CC 24" 2 Stage Snow Thrower
ran fine last winter. Now it will not start.
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by bstuna on February 2nd, 2011 8:49 AM
bstuna
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February 2nd, 2011 Points: 3,300
I had similar problem last year the first time I used it. Added Seafoam to gas tank, cleaned spark plug, and sprayed carb cleaner directly into intake while starting and it finally started. Big issue is that I have to keep the choke fully on now or it will not start or run. As long as I prime 10 times and keep the choke on full it starts and runs fine last year and this. If choke is turned off then it dies.
Related Craftsman 88957 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 1
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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. 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.
Operation Manual - Page 8
... Pinsin the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
Removeand discard all packinginserts.
2. ASSEMBLY
1. f
. Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton.
3. LOOSE PARTS
Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward... up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.
• Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. Use a middleor lowerpositionwhenthearea to...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... the augercontrolas follows: 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to increasecabletension). 9. Repeatsteps2-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved. In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. 3. 2, Makecertain...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...\,
\
\
Clean Out
Tool
\
Shift Lever
/
/
Auger Control
_ ChuteDirectionalControl
Mumer Primer
Recoil Starter _._andle
Key
Throttle Control
Augers
Skid Shoe
Choke
Control
:lectric Start Button
Oil Drain
Electric Starter Outlet
,.. j
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Figure10
Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it'simportantto become KEY
acquaintedwith its controlsand features.Referto Figure10.
Forward...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... 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 which snow is locatedon the left handle) and the augerswill remainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stop . DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK
J
DRIVE
CONTROL...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... Ether)canbe used. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. See Figure10
inset.Be carefulnotto overfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe...mountingclip on the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. DO NOTuse E85gasoline. Ifyou havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...
15
iJ s ¸...... Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncethe enginestarts,immediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarteris equippedwith ...snow thrower. 2. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the snow
throwerwill move
shiftleverintoone of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 3. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4.
Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2. Removethe carriageboltsand hexnuts whichattachit to the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.See Figure18.
Reassemblenew...
Operation Manual - Page 20
...Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov- f 4. See Figure 24. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that itrestson theauger housing. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2.
Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingthe skid...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... necessary. 1. See Figure29.
6. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4.
Backouthestopboltoincreastheeclearanbcetweethne frictiownheedliscandfrictiownheeSl,eeFigur2e8,
7. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position...
Operation Manual - Page 24
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to prevent
deteriorationand gumfrom ... If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind
muffler.Applya lightfilm of clean engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto...
Operation Manual - Page 25
...damagedauger. Chuteassemblyclogged.
2. Filltank with clean, freshgasoline. 3. Removeice and snow from our team of the extensioncordto the electric
starteroutlet and the ...equipped).
1. Stalefuel. 3. Carburetorout of adjustment. 2. Unit fails to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Engineoverheats Excessivevibration
1. Shearpin(s) sheared.
1....
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
... 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
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22. 749-04138A-0637 Handle,Lower
23. 935-0199A 24. 736-0262
Bumper,Rubber,.62 ODx .22 Washer,...
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
...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-...
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
3
731...79 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. Ref.156(O-Ring)
49 715-04090 Dowel Pin
115 ...
Operation Manual - Page 34
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 143 ...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...HeadCoverGasket
1
145 951-10657 MufflerStudAssembly
20 710-05001 Stud
2
35
Case Cover
1
72 710-04932 Cover Bolt
7
73
-- MainJet
138
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
--
Float Pin
1
21 951-11285 MufflerGasket...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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