Craftsman 88957 Support Question
Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-92515 on January 4th, 2013
Wont Start
bought brand new used for 10 minutes last year now will only start if gas is poured into carb ?
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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on January 4th, 2013 5:30 PM
roadrunnertim
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Did you leave gas in the tank for the past year? If you did, then your carburetor is gummed up or the float is stuck. Remove the carb and clean it and the float with carb cleaner. Spary carb cleaner into any small passages that you have access to with the carb removed. Reinstall it and see if it starts.
Related Craftsman 88957 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 1
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FORMNO.769-05095
12/29/2009 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
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Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Observethe lowerreararea of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Figure1
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Figure2
8 Referto ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement.
LOOSE PARTS
Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare...
Operation Manual - Page 10
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...Use a middleor lowerpositionwhenthearea to be clearedis uneven,such as itcan easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.
• Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...to remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Repeatsteps2-6 aboveto ...snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Allowtheauger to increasecabletension). 9. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up "
position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack.
In a well-ventilatedarea,start...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...fully
SHIFT LEVER
insertedin orderfor the engineto start. The key is the fastest. Remove the key whenthe snowthroweris not in use.
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NOTE: Donot ...Gas Cap
Chute Assembly Oil Fill
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Clean Out
Tool
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Shift Lever
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Auger Control
_ ChuteDirectionalControl
Mumer Primer
Recoil Starter _._andle
Key
Throttle Control
Augers
Skid Shoe
Choke
Control
:lectric Start...
Operation Manual - Page 13
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13
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET Requiresthe useof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) and a 120Vpowersource/walloutlet. GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to add gasolineto the fuel tank.
DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK
J... control,the operatorcan releasethe augercontrol (on left side of the snow thrower,
To change the direction in increasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive system.
Operation Manual - Page 14
...of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,...starting.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Alwayskeep handsand feet clearof movingparts. Oil The unit was shippedwith oil in . 3.
Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. 2.
NOTE:Allowthe engineto warm up to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButyl Ether)canbe used...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... vent holewhen pushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingto be repeated.
5. NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2.
STOPPING THE ENGINE After youhavefinishedsnow-throwingr,un enginefora few minutes beforestoppingto help dry off any moistureon the engine. 1. Movethrottlecontrolto OFF position. 2. After...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...coat theaxles with a multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.
Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or 3-in -1 oil.
Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it stops. 2. NOTE:Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft, be rotated1800to usethe otheredge. NOTE:Augers not shown for...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov- Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. See Figure 24. ing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22. 3. J Figure22
Figure 23
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2O Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that itrestson theauger housing...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... the problem,the frictionwheelmayneed to dislodgethe ball bearingfrom the rightsideof theframe.See Figure30. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. Backouthestopboltoincreastheeclearanbcetweethne frictiownheedliscandfrictiownheeSl,eeFigur2e8,
7. See Figure29.
6. Carefullyremovethe hexnut and washerwhichsecuresthe hex...
Operation Manual - Page 24
... the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of...Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER... or gas appliance.
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 If the...
Operation Manual - Page 25
...clean-outtool or a stick.
3. Replacewith new shearpin(s). Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 5....,or replace. 4. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.
Sparkplugwire disconnected. 3. Removeice and snow from our team of power Unit fails to a three-prong... Enginefails to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Engineoverheats Excessivevibration
1. Connectand tightenspark plugwire. 2.
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
731-2635...04063
Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon
8. 712-04064
Nut,FlangeLock,1/4-20,Nylon
9. 712-04065 10. 714-04040
Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16, Nylon Cotter Pin,Bow-tie
11. 725-0157 12....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...
Operation Manual - Page 29
...Lock
50. 731-04896B
Cam,CluLock
51. 732-04219C
Spr.,Lock Clu
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Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
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2. 631-04134B
HandleAssembly,ClutchLock,RH
3. ...-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...
Operation Manual - Page 31
...6. 710-0788
J HexScrew,5/16-24,.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... 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-...
Operation Manual - Page 33
..., M4x 60
69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14
125 710-04943 Bolt
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1
951-11012 Bolt
70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket
2
951-11054 ValveCover
72 710-04932 CoverBolt
3
731-07059 BreatherHose
75 951...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
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-- CylinderHeadGasket
1
60 736-04461 Washer
1
61
--
RockerArm
2
10 710-04902 PivotBolt
2
11
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CylinderHeadAssembly(Not Shown) -- ExhaustValveAdjuster
1
12
... PlugGasket
1
142
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O-Ring
1
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003...
Operation Manual - Page 35
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2
78 736-04440 Washer
1
-- 951-11246 CrankcaseCoverKit (Not Shown) --
64 951-11369 RadialBall Bearing
1
70 951-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket
1
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
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-- Float Pin
1
21 951-11285 MufflerGasket
1
135...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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