Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by mamtora on January 20th, 2012
Craftsman Snow Thrower 88779 Or 88957,22' 5hp Snow Thrower
This snow thrower is not spitting out snow from abow and hte kind of wheels under are not moving to lift snow up through chute.
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
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 3
... arts.
Forquestions call, 1-800-4MY-HOME.
• Be familiarwith all machineswith electricstartengines. Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock surfaces. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like.
Keepbystanders,pets and childrenat least75 feet from the machinewhile itisin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters the area...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...Remove and discardany rubberbands,if present.They are for packaging purposesonly. Figure1
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Figure2
8 NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). NOTE:Referencesto rightor left and rightsides of the handle.See Figure2.
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,...handlesuntilall movingpartshave stoppedbeforeusingthe clean-outtool to sidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure.
SET-UP
Chute Clean-Out Tool
A chute clean-out tool is fastenedwith a cabletie at the factory.Cut ...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...). 9. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Confirmthat the augerhas completelystoppedrotatingand showsNOsigns of the chuteassembly,Todo so: 1, Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkeyand loosenthe
plasticwingknobfoundon the left sideof the chuteassembly. 2, Pivotthe chute upwardor downwardbeforeretighteningthewing
knob,See Figure8,
Auger...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...snow thrower,
To change the direction in cold-weatherstarting. ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource. ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET Requiresthe useof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) and a 120Vpowersource/walloutlet. CHUTE... _TY-"-L
engine'scarburetorto aid in which snow is located on the left handle)...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... ice become lodgedin thechute assemblyduringoperation,proceedas followsto safelycleanthechute assemblyand chute opening: 1. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Read,understand,and followall...locatedon the engine's
surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Thechute clean-outtool is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of the augerhousingwith a ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position.
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'sdrivesystem. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...the snowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil. Chute Directional Control
Oncea season,lubricatethe eye boltbushingand ...two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2.
Figure18 18 Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine..., be rotated1800to usethe otheredge. Wheels
At least oncea season,removebothwheels....
Operation Manual - Page 19
... the shiftcable indexbracket.See Figure
19.
3. With thedrivecontrol released,pushthe snowthrowergently
forward.The unitshouldroll freely. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Chute Bracket
If the spiralat the bottomof the chutedirectionalcontrol is in the cable. 4. Retightenthehex nut. f
2. Loosenthe lowerhexbolt on the drivecable...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov- Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. J Figure22
Figure 23
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J Figure24
2O f ...Figure23.
Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that itrestson theauger housing. 5. See Figure 24. ing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22. 3. Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. Stop Bolt
Figure28
J Figure29
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J Figure30
22 Removtheeframceovefromtheundersiodfethesnowthrower byremovinthgeself-tappsincgrewwshicshecuriet.Refetor Figur2e4,
6. Slipthedrivebelot ffthepulleayndbetweefrnictiownheealnd frictiownheedliscS, eeFigur2e8,
8, Removaendreplacbeelitnthereversoerder,
FRiCTiON WHEEL REMOVAL...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...; Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 Followlubricationrecommendations. Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal storage shed,careshouldbe... recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug.
4.
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,...
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
731-2635
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SnowRemovalToolMount
...16 x .05 x 7.4 Nut,Push-on,.25 Dia
13. 731-04705C 14. 732-04460
Chute,Adapter5" Dia Spring,Extension,.38 ODx 4.59
15. 736-0174 16. 736-0242
Washer,Wave... 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...
Operation Manual - Page 29
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,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
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731-04869A
Chute,FlangeKeeper
28. 946-04397A
Cable,SpeedSelector
29. 749-04191A...
Operation Manual - Page 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 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel
4. 684-04156A
Shift Assembly,Rod
5. J 710-0627 6. 710-0788
J HexScrew,5/16-24...22. 748-0234 23. 738-04184A
ShoulderSpacer Screw,Shoulder,.37x .105,1/4-20
24...
61. 790-00208C
IdlerBracket,Wheel Drive
62. 684-04169
...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...60
69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14
125 710-04943 Bolt
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 ...DrainAssembly,includes77,78,79 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...
Operation Manual - Page 34
...
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Screw,M3x5
1
151
-- Idle SpeedAdjustingScrew
1
154
--
CylinderHeadAssembly(Not Shown) --
Crankcase
1
80 951-11370 Oil Seal
1
34
CarburetorInsulatorPlate
1
32
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131...
Operation Manual - Page 35
..., External(Not Shown) --
55
PistonPin
1
5
--
HeadCoverGasket
1
58
ConnectingRodAssembly
1
21 951-11285 MufflerGasket
1
59 951-11356 GovernorArm Shaft
1
30
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
--
Float Pin
1
21 951...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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