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Question posted by Anonymous-149623 on March 4th, 2015
What Is The Orange/yellow Cap Below The Electric Start Button. It Does Not Iden
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on March 4th, 2015 12:04 PM
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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 3
This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeoperation practicesin this manualand on slipperysurfaces.
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like.
Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.
Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. ...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. Checkfuelline,tank, cap,and fittings frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary. Tamperingwith the governorsettingcanlead to preventunintendedstarting. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skid shoesare subjectto wear and damage...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...
machine
is running . WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to assemble and
operate i
WARNING--
ventilated
area. There are rotating
blades
WARNING--
ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the engine's electric starter in a poorly monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
There are rotating
blades
WARNING-- Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...on the ground. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.
f
. Movethe snowthrowerout of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
LOOSE PARTS
Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. Securethehandle bytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left sideof the...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...carriagebolts.
It isnot recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as necessary. Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all timesfor performancepurposes...
Operation Manual - Page 11
Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Repeatsteps2-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved.
Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper ..."up "
position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. 3. Allowtheauger to increasecabletension...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... engine.Doingso may causeit to break.
f Drive Control
Gas Cap
Chute Assembly Oil Fill
\
\,
\
\
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
,.. Remove the key whenthe snowthroweris not in use...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...crushedrock surfaces.
13 ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'... releasethe augercontrol (on left side of the snow thrower,
To change the direction in increasedwearon yourmachine'...This handleis usedto manuallystartthe engine.
NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrol beforechangingspeeds. GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to add gasolineto the fuel tank. THROTTLE CONTROL...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. CLEAN-OUT TOOL
Neveruse yourhandsto cleara...A fuel levelindicatorislocatedin the fueltank. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Read,understand,and followall instructionsand...othersourcesof ignition.
1. Replaceand tighten cap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine. Electric Starter
The optionalelectricstarteris equippedwith a ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Wipeany moistureawayfrom the controlson theengine...RUNposition.
7. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncethe enginestarts,...Recoil Starter
Do notpull the starterhandlewhilethe engine running ,disconnectpowercordfrom electric starter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugthe end at half-chokepositionfor a short periodof...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...below .This chart describes serviceguidelinesonly.
Gear shaftand Augershaft 1. Fuelsystem
1. Tightenor replace 3. Lubewith light oil
1. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. 2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,butdo NOTscrewit
in. NOTE:Changethe engineoil after the first 5 hoursof operationand oncea seasonor every 50 hoursthereafter. 1. Usedoil...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... forwardso that it stops. 2. NOTE:Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft, be rotated1800to usethe otheredge. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2.
Reassemblenew shaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriage
bolts are to the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.See Figure18. Chute Directional Control
Oncea season,lubricatethe eye boltbushingand...
Operation Manual - Page 19
...the shiftlever.
4. Retightenthe lowerhex bolt.
With thedrivecontrol released,pushthe snowthrowergently
forward.The unitshouldroll freely. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Also, if thereis excessiveslackin thedrive cableor if the unitexperiences intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cable mayneed to increasecabletension).
7. Todo...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. See Figure 24. BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1.
f 4. Skid Shoes... housing. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. Auger Control Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...betweethnesuppobrrtackaent dtheaugeprulleyS.eeFigur2e6.
8. NOTED:oNOTforgetot reinstathlleshouldsecrrewandreconnect thesprintgotheframeafteirnstallinagreplacemaeungt ebrelt. Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1.
Reassemabulegebrelbt yfollowiningstructioinnrseversoerder. 9. Removtheebelat sfollowRs.efetor Figur2e5. Topreventspillage,removeall...
Operation Manual - Page 25
...,grounded,ACoutlet.
1. Connectwireto spark plug. 3. Replacedrive belt. Replaceauger belt. Removeice and snow from our team of the extensioncordto the electric
starteroutlet and the otherend to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Engineoverheats Excessivevibration
1. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug wire.Cleanchuteassemblyand insideof auger...
Operation Manual - Page 29
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
D=
0! 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. ...0ID x 5.0 Knob,Shift, Black
17. 735-0234
Grommet,.44 IDx .94 ODx .50
18. 926-0100
Cap,Push,3/8 Rod
19. 732-0193 20. 720-0284 21. 720-0201A
Spring,.39 x .60 x .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob...
Operation Manual - Page 37
Youremissioncontrolsystemmay includepartssuch as the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,and catalyticconverter,fueltanks, fuel lines,fuel caps,valves,canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off -roadengineat no abuse,...
Operation Manual - Page 38
... (4) ExhaustSystem
Catalyticconverter • SAI (Reedvalve) (5) MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystem
Vacuum,temperature, position,time sensitivevalvesand switches Connectorsand assemblies (6) Evaporativecontrol • Fuel Hosecertifiedfor ARBevaporativeemissionof 2006. • Fuel HoseClamps Tetheredfuel cap Carboncanister Vaporlines
GD0C-100174Rev.B
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