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Question posted by hannahjones888hj on April 2nd, 2015
Have A Pgt 9000 Runs But Is Missing Put New Plugs In What Could Cause It
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on April 3rd, 2015 4:37 PM
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Related Craftsman 88957 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 1
o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
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 2
... ntaplurposes. Sears will NOT pay for: • Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse, includingbutnot limitedto auger blades,skid shoes,shaveplate, shearpins, spark
plug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter. • Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups.
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CRAFTSMANFULLWARRANTY Wheonperataenddmaintainaecdcordintogallsupplieindstructioinftsh...
Operation Manual - Page 3
... orderingreplacemenpt arts. Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to cause cancerand birthdefects or otherreproductiveharm,
Your Responsibility--Restrict the... builtto be used. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand...disengagethemquickly. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual....
Operation Manual - Page 4
...Neverfuelmachineindoors.
• Neverremovegas capor add fuel whilethe engineis hot or running .Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingparts have stoppedbeforeunclogging.
• Useonly attachmentsand...safetydevice.Neverbypass its operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafeand may cause personalinjury.
• Thecontrol leversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsand automaticallyreturnto ...
Operation Manual - Page 5
...oil,etc. Tamperingwith the governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand cause it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking order by theoperator.Inthe ... operator'smanualfor instructions. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutestoclear snowfrom machineand preventfreezeup... auger/impeller. Do notcrank enginewith spark plug removed.
Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionosn...
Operation Manual - Page 6
... hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside
while
machine
is running .
WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at...BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside
while
machine
is running .
ventilated
area. There are rotating
blades
WARNING--
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READ THE ...run an engine indoors or in the auger/impeller Contact with the rotating...
Operation Manual - Page 8
Movethe snowthrowerout 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. LOOSE PARTS
Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. ASSEMBLY
1.
...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... tirefor recommendedpressure.
Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim
assemblyto burst with a mountingclip.
Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower. Loosenthe four hexnuts (two on each side...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...equippedwith a groundedthree-wire powercordand plug,and is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Ifyou do not... extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition.
1. See Figure10
inset.Be carefulnotto...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...
unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. After engineis running .
1. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to RUN position.If the enginefalters,restartengineand run with choke at the wall outletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeend from the engine. NOTE: When selectinga...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...Change
1. NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto be surecorrectoil level is secure.
Removeoil drain plug.See Figure13on nextpage.
4. Tip engineto drain oil intothe container.Usedoil mustbe
... fillercap/dipstick.If levelislow, slowlyadd oil until 2. Placesuitableoil collectioncontainerunderoil drain plug. Followthe maintenanceschedulegiven below .Engine oil capacityis 600 ml (approx.20...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... necessary by handto preventcross-threading. 5.
Reinstallthe drain plugand tightenit securely. 6. itcould shorten the engine'sservicelife.
7. Figure13
after handling usedoil. Spark Plug
0
If the engine hasbeen running,the mufflerwill be reused. 3. Be careful notto touch the muffler. Toensureproperengine operation,the sparkplug mustbe properly gappedand freeof deposits. 1. Checkthatthe...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug.
4. Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal...1. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to ...; Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24
Followlubricationrecommendations. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind
muffler...
Operation Manual - Page 25
.... 3. Connectwireto spark plug. 3. Primeengineas instructedin the OperationSection. 6. Movechokecontrolto RUNposition. 2. Drainfueltank. Removeice and snow from our team of... home experts.
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o Get a personalized maintenance plan for your other product manuals online.
, Get answers from gascap. Adjustaugercontrolcable. Replaceauger belt. Replacewith new...
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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SnowRemovalToolMount
2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia.
3. 710-0347
HexScrew,3/8-....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 Plug,1/4 x .437 Seal,Oil, .75x 1 x .131 Washer,Flat, .760ID x 1.50D ...
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...735-04099
Spacer,Shoulder,.26 x .79x .538 Plug,3/8 ID
65. 735-04100
Plug,1/2 ID
66. 712-04064 67. 710-0751
Nut...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
...
Operation Manual - Page 34
...Washer
1
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ExhaustValveAdjuster
1
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-...,ThrottlePlate
1
134
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Crankcase
1
80 951-11370 Oil Seal
1
34 Oil Fill Plug
1
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-- 951-11061A GasketKit, Complete(Not Shown) --
5
-- ChokeShaft
1
147
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ValveSpring
2
14
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Operation Manual - Page 35
... MufflerStudAssembly
20 710-05001 Stud
2
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown...Shown) --
55
PistonPin
1
5
-- CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
60 736-04461 Washer
1
31
--
Oil Fill Plug
1
75 951-11368 Oil Seal
1
62 714-04078 CotterPin
1
63
CamshaftAssembly
1
64 951-11369 ...
Operation Manual - Page 37
... OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsibleforthe performanceof the requiredmaintenancelisted in your modelyear 2006 and latersmalloff-roadengine.In California,new smalloff-roadenginesmustbe designed,builtand equippedto meet theStatesanti-smog standards.Elsewherein the UnitedStates,newnon-road,spark-ignitionenginescertifiedfor model2005and later,mustmeet...
Operation Manual - Page 39
...:
Moderate:
Engine is a calculated number describing the relative level of actual engine running time. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of emissions for a ... 2 emission standards.
Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours. For engines less than ...
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