Craftsman 88957 Support Question
Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by karimanadira on February 9th, 2013
Snowthrower Beeps
Why is my snowthrower beeping? Can't find anything in the manual about a beep warning.
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
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.
Operation Manual - Page 3
... yourselfand others. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like.
Readand followall instructionsin this manual.As with anytype of... safeoperation practicesin this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! This machinewas builtto...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...• If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredin this is the mostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers. CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Handcontactwith the rotatingimpellerinsidethe dischargechute is ...-poweredequipmentfrom thetruck or trailerand refuelit on the ground.If this manual,use .
• Neveroperatemachineat high transportspeedson slippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindand...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... behindthe unit in its bracket. Removeand discard all packinginserts.
2. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground.
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. f
. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... to sidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure. Tire Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower. Do not underanycircumstanceexceed manufacturer'srecom-
Moveskid shoesto desiredposition. See Figure7.
10
ChuteClean...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... Enginein the Operationsection. 3. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. 2, Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof skid shoeis againstthe groundto...Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand follow all instructionsbelow,Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly,
Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: ...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...AUGER
CONTROL
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The chute directional control is locatedon the left side of the snow thrower,
To change the direction in cold-weatherstarting. THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the rearof the engine.It...lockstheauger controlso youcan operate the chute directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowing process.If the augercontrolis engagedsimultaneouslywith the drive ...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...proceedas follows. Plugthe extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon the engine's
surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable.
Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine...
Operation Manual - Page 15
.... Alwaysturnoff the snowthrower'sengineand removethe key prior to preventdamageto the blade.If an auger blade does notturn, checkto see if its pin has shearedoff. Removethekey.Removingthe key will reducethe possibilityof
unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Movechoketo the...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... shearpinson augershaft.
See Figure16. To removeskid shoes:
1. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2.
NOTE:Augers not shown for clarity. Doingsowill hinder
the snowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil.
LUBRICATION
Gear Shaft Thegear (hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedat least oncea seasonor afterevery 25...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... Figure 24. Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes. Auger Control Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. f 4. BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. ing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22. 3. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by...
Operation Manual - Page 22
Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe screwand bell
washerwhichsecureit to dislodgethe ball bearingfrom the rightsideof theframe.See Figure30. See Figure29.
6. ...
Operation Manual - Page 24
... on anyareasthat are operated. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop...possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.
• Storein ...
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...,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,Worm20T Collar,Thrust Plug,1/4 x .437 Seal,Oil, ....
Operation Manual - Page 29
...3038 ClickPin
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
14. ...0284 21. 720-0201A
Spring,.39 x .60 x .88 Knob,5/16-18,Black CrankKnob,1.0Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
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Operation Manual - Page 31
...-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...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,3/16x 3/4 Dia.
11. 916-0104 12. 716-0136
E-ring,.500 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...45 710-04919 Bolt
110 710-04905 Bolt
47 951-10648 PushRod Kit(incl. Craftsman Engine IViodel 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
...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
...7 751-11124 PivotLockingNut
2
8 751-11123 ValveAdjustingNut
2
9
--
CarburetorGasket
1
34
--
ValveSpring
2
14
--
Float Pin
1
135
--
MainJet
1
138
--
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
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126 715-04088 DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131 710-04945 132 710-04938...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...-11369 RadialBall Bearing
2
74
Oil Fill Plug
1
65 951-10307 FlywheelKey
1
75 951-11368 Oil Seal
1
66
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-- 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown)
133
--
NeedleValveSpring
139
--
CarburetorGasketPlate
2
78 736-04440 Washer
1
-- 951...
Operation Manual - Page 36
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