Craftsman 88957 Support Question
Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by tweisman on December 17th, 2011
Won't Start
Any tricks to getting the snow thrower to start for the first time of the season?
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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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
...--Restrict the useof this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Readand followall instructionsin this powermachineto personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instructions in...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handle upward.See Figure1.
Removeand discard all packinginserts.
2. Observethe lowerreararea of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). f
. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left and rightsides of thecarton.
3. Remove and discardany rubberbands,if present.They are for...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... Pressure
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,...with force sufficientto causeseriousinjury.
NOTE:Equaltire pressureis to be maintainedat all times.
It isnot recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as necessary. Neveruseyour handsto ...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto... approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. 2, Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof skid shoeis againstthe...verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly,
Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... Oil Fill
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Clean Out
Tool
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Shift Lever
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Auger Control
_ ChuteDirectionalControl
Mumer Primer
Recoil Starter _._andle
Key
Throttle Control
Augers
Skid Shoe
Choke
Control
:lectric Start Button
Oil Drain
Electric Starter Outlet
,.. The key is the fastest. Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) is the slower and two (2) is activatedby turningthe rotary...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... againstthe handleto engagethe augerand startsnowthrowing action.Releaseto stop.
AUGER CONTROL
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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 regulatesthe speedof theengine and will result in increasedwearon...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...Figure10
inset.Be carefulnotto overfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe fuel levelindicatotro allowspacefor fuel expansion. STARTING THE ENGINE
Alwayskeep handsand feet clearof movingparts. Oil The unit was shippedwith oil... the shovel-shapedend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable.
insertthe cap/...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... with choke at half-chokepositionfor a short periodof time,and then slowly rotatethe chokeinto RUNposition. TO ENGAGE AUGER 1. Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Removethekey.Removingthe key will reducethe possibilityof...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...snow thrower.
2. Reassemblenew shaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriage
bolts are to the hexshaft. NOTE:Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft, be rotated1800to usethe otheredge. Wheels
At least oncea season...
NOTE:Theskid shoeson this machinehavetwo wearedges.When one sidewears out, theycan be carefulnotto get any oil on eachside), washers,and hex flangenuts.Referto Figure18. LUBRICATION
Gear Shaft...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... rangeof speeds(forwardand reverse)cannotbe achieved, referto the figureto the rightand adjustthe shift cableas follows: 1.
Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. The unitshouldnot
roll freely.
3. Retightenthe lowerhex bolt. Todo so:
f
1. With thedrivecontrol released,pushthe snowthrowergently
forward.The unitshouldroll freely...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... Figure 24. Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger ... controlcable.
f 4. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2. J Figure22
Figure 23
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J Figure24
2O
Operation Manual - Page 21
...b. c. Unhoothkesuppobrrtacksept rinfgromtheframe.
7. NOTED:oNOTforgetot reinstathlleshouldsecrrewandreconnect thesprintgotheframeafteirnstallinagreplacemaeungt ebrelt. Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. Removethebelt as follows.Referto Figure27. 6. Remotvheebelftromarountdheaugeprulleya,ndslipthebelt betweethnesuppobrrtackaent dtheaugeprulleyS...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...• Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
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Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal storage shed,careshouldbe taken to... anyareasthat are operated. Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment...
Operation Manual - Page 25
... to propel itself
1. Sparkplugwire loose. 2. Unit fails to start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Engineoverheats Excessivevibration
1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable. Referto ... adjustment. 2. Removeice and snow from our team of home experts.
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Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
731-2635
D=
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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
...
Pit.,Lock
50. 731-04896B
Cam,CluLock
51. 732-04219C
Spr.,Lock Clu
29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
631-04133A
D=
0! HandleAssembly,ClutchLock,LH
2. 631-04134B
HandleAssembly,ClutchLock,RH
3. 684-04111B...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. ....
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 ...ring,Retaining, .875Dia.
13. 916-0231 14. 917-04209A
E-ring,.750Dia. J 710-0627 6. 710-0788
J HexScrew,5/16-24,.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,...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...(incl. intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,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...712-04214 Nut
88 951-10911 StarterCup
23 710-05002 Bolt
89 712-04209 Nut
24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl. Ref.156(O-Ring)
49 ...
Operation Manual - Page 39
...compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time for which the engine has been shown to on a certified engine. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used :
Moderate:
Engine is ... to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time. The lower the Air Index, the cleaner the engine. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours...
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