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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 8
... on the ground. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Securethehandle bytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in its bracket. ASSEMBLY
1. NOTE:Referencesto...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... side)and carriagebolts. NOTE:Equaltire pressureis to be maintainedat all times.
Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower. f
mendedpsi. Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim
assemblyto burst with...
Operation Manual - Page 11
....Repeatthis several times. 5. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the augercablebracket...operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand follow all instructionsbelow,Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly,
Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: ...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... rearof the engine.It regulatesthe speedof theengine and will result in which snow is thrown, rotate the chute directional control.
The drivecontrolis locatedon the ...snow thrower,
To change the direction in increasedwearon yourmachine'sdrive system.
OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil addedthroughtheoil fill.
GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to add gasolineto the fuel ...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...carefulnotto overfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe fuel levelindicatotro allowspacefor fuel expansion.
Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyadd
oil (5%30, with skinor ... snow thrower'sengine. 6. Electric Starter
The optionalelectricstarteris equippedwith a groundedthree-wire powercordand plug,and is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theclean-outtool to fuel....
Operation Manual - Page 15
... from the engine. TO ENGAGE DRIVE 1. NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. 2.
Movechoketo the CHOKE I,'_¢1position(coldenginestart). Movethrottlecontrolto OFF position. 2.
After engineis running .
1. Anydamageto the augergearboxor othercomponentsas a resultof [fa ng...
Operation Manual - Page 18
Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 3.
See Figure17... shoeson this machinehavetwo wearedges.When one sidewears out, theycan be carefulnotto get any oil on eachside), washers,and hex flangenuts.Referto Figure18. To removeshaveplate:
1.
Reassemblenew skid...,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2.
Operation Manual - Page 20
... 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. See Figure 24. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. f 4. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov-
ing the two...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...7. Remotvheebelftromarountdheaugeprulleya,ndslipthebelt betweethnesuppobrrtackaent dtheaugeprulleyS.eeFigur2e6.
8. Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. Removetheplasticbelt coveron the front of the ... keeper. Reassemabulegebrelbt yfollowiningstructioinnrseversoerder. 9. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine untilit stops.
2. NOTED...
Operation Manual - Page 22
...-tappsincgrewwshicshecuriet.Refetor Figur2e4,
6. 4, Carefupllyivotthesnowthrowueprandforwarsdothatitrestosn theaugehrousing.
5. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables. If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor...
Operation Manual - Page 25
.... Sparkplugwire loose. 2. Connectand tightenspark plugwire. 2. Removeice and snow from our team of the extensioncordto the electric
starteroutlet and the... disconnectsparkplug wire.Cleanchuteassemblyand insideof auger housingwith clean-outtool or a stick.
2. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 5. Connectone end of home experts.
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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, 1.75,...929-0071 55. 710-0276 56. 936-0159
Housing,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,...
Operation Manual - Page 29
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
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2. 631-04134B
HandleAssembly,ClutchLock,RH
3. 684-04111B 4. 684-...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
...
Operation Manual - Page 31
....,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. 684-04154-...
Operation Manual - Page 33
... 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
75 951-11368 Oil Seal
4
726-04101 Hose Clamp
7
751-11124 Pivot LockingNut
8
751-11123 ValveAdjustingNut
78 736-04440 8O 951-11370 81 951-10646
Washer Oil Seal IgnitionCoil
10...
Operation Manual - Page 34
...O-Ring
1
74
--
PushRodGuide Plate
1
17
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003... Bolt
1
133
--
MainJet
1
138
--
Float
1
140
-- Fuel Bowl
1
56 951-11283 Oil Fill PlugAssembly
73
-- CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
31
--
EmulsionTube
1
136
--
...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...11285 MufflerGasket
1
59 951-11356 GovernorArm Shaft
1
30
--
Fuel BowlGasket
1
52
1
53
1
54
PistonRingSet
1
PistonPin Snap Ring
2
Piston
1
-- 951-10661B GasketKit, External(Not Shown) --
55
PistonPin
1
5
--
CarburetorGasket
1
34
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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