Craftsman 88957 Support Question
Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by tlamay32 on October 20th, 2015
Using Vac Mode With Craftsman 25 Cc Gas Blower
I would like to know how to get my gas blower model 358.794742 into a vacuum mode
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on October 21st, 2015 12:04 AM
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Hi. I am not finding any copy of the model's manual online and thus suggest you phone or email Craftsman support directly for further help - do consider requesting a copy of the manual while you add it.
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 2
...cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale).In general,fuel shouldbe used within30 daysof itspurchasedate. Sears will NOT pay for: •...20 ounces 2.3Quarts TorchF6RTC(F6TC) .020"to .030"
© Sears Brands,LLC
Model Number Serial Number Dateof Purchase
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber and dateof purchaseabove
2 Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in material...
Operation Manual - Page 5
....Failureto do not modifyengine in any )
If a sparkattester is used, it to preventunintendedstarting. Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifythey engageand disengage properlyand adjust,if necessary... open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do so can resultin accidents,injuries ...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...
area. ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside
while
machine
is running .
ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the engine's electric starter in a poorly monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. SAFETY SYMBOLS
This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product.
i
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... on each side)and carriagebolts. See Figure7.
10
ChuteClean=outTool Figure6
Figure7
Use a middleor lowerpositionwhenthearea to be clearedis uneven,such as itcan easilypick up and throwloosegravel...Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...fully
SHIFT LEVER
insertedin orderfor the engineto start.
Remove the key whenthe snowthroweris not in use.
1
2345
'6
NOTE: Donot turnthe ignitionkey in startingthe engine. Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R)... aids in an attempt to startthe engine.Doingso may causeit to break. f Drive Control
Gas Cap
Chute Assembly Oil Fill
\
\,
\
\
Clean Out
Tool
\
Shift Lever
/...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...the operatorcan releasethe augercontrol (on left side of the snow thrower,
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, rotate the chute directional control.
THROTTLE CONTROL...
Depressingthe primerforcesfuel directlyintothe
PRIMER
I _TY-"-L
engine'scarburetorto aid in cold-weatherstarting. GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to add gasolineto the fuel tank.
SKID SHOES
Positionthe skid...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... oil in the disengaged(released)position.
2. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterin thefuel tank. Use the shovel-shapedend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. See Figure10
inset.Be carefulnotto overfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe fuel levelindicatotro allowspacefor fuel expansion. BEFORE STARTING...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... time,and then slowly rotatethe chokeinto RUNposition.
Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2.
Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole when pushing.If engine iswarm,push primeronlyonce. With the...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...
Oil Drain Plug
DONOTuse nondetergentoil or 2-strokeengineoil. NOTE: Checkthe sparkplug oncea seasonor every 25 hoursof operation.Changethe sparkplug oncea seasonor every 100hours. Measurethe plug gap with a wirebrush...Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten 1/2-turnafter the sparkplug seatsto compressthe washer.Whenreinstallinga used sparkplug,tighten 1/8-to .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram). 4. ...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2. LUBRICATION
Gear Shaft Thegear (hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedat least oncea seasonor afterevery 25 hoursof operation. 1.
Figure16
Auger Shaft At least oncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft. Figure18 18 become hoat ndcan...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance.
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24
Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area... on anyareasthat are operated. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop...
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, 1....,.625x .17,3/8-16
21. 738-04124A
Shear Pin,.25 x 1.50
22. 941-0245
Bearing,Hex Flangex .75ID
23. 941-0309
Bearing,Ball,.75ID x 1.85OD
24. 756-0981B
Flat Pulley,Idler, 2.75OD
25. 790-00075
Housing,Bearing,1.85ID
26. 790-00080A-...
Operation Manual - Page 29
...-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia. x 3.2, Black
22. 749-04138A-0637 Handle,Lower
23. 935-0199A 24. 736-0262
Bumper,Rubber,.62 ODx .22 Washer,Fiat,.385x .870x .092
25. 738-04118 26. 738-04348
Bolt,Shoulder,5/16-18x 0.905 Screw,Shoulder,.43x 1.3, 1/4-20
D=...-04894D
Pit.,Lock
50. 731-04896B
Cam,CluLock
51. 732-04219C
Spr.,Lock Clu
29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
D=
0!
Operation Manual - Page 31
...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 ....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
...Bolt
33 intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl. intakeand exhaustvalve)
25 710-04940 Bolt
92 951-10663A BlowerHousing
26 710-04915 Bolt
93 ...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...24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl.
Operation Manual - Page 34
..., Complete(Not Shown) --
5
-- CarburetorGasket
1
34
-- ExhaustValveSpring Seat
1
13
-- ValveSpring
2
14
--
NeedleValve
1
137
--
Idle Jet Assembly
1
153
--
HeadCoverGasket
1
6
--
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129 951-11109 130 951...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...
1
75 951-11368 Oil Seal
1
66
--
Fuel BowlGasket
141
--
CarburetorInsulatorPlate
1
61
GovernorSeal
1
32
--
CarburetorGasket
1
34
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
-- Gasket,ThrottlePlate...
Operation Manual - Page 36
OHOT...........
Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88957 777S32636
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777X43688
....D. USEE85 ORFUEL COHTAiHJHMGORE THAH 10% ETHAHOL
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Operation Manual - Page 39
...graphical form on our emission labels. Intermediate: Extended:
Engine is a generic representation of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours...hours of actual engine running time.
For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used :
Moderate:
Engine is certified to be certified to meet Federal emission ... used 20 to 25 hours per year.
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