Craftsman 88957 Support Question
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Question posted by jaemundy on May 1st, 2015
Zts 6000 Lawn Tractor Belt Keeps Coming Off.
I have a Craftsman zts 6000 zero turn mower and after about 5 minutes of cutting the belt that rotates the blades keeps coming off. I bought a replacement belt thinking that would fix it, but it keeps happening. I am wondering if the spring that is attached to the adjustable tension pulley is going bad but am not sure. The mower is about three years old.
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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 2
... 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. Normaldeteriorationand wearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement.
Tire replacemenot r repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wires and other foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/ impeller.
Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeoperation practicesin this manualand on the partof the operatorcan...
Operation Manual - Page 4
... bothdirectionsand automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
• Neveroperatewith a missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keep all timesuntil fuelingis complete.Do notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice. Toclear thechute: 1. Filltank to cleanout thedischargechute. Always be surethe impellerbladeshavestopped rotating.
3.
Wait 10secondsto be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on...
Operation Manual - Page 6
... hands and feet. WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before attempting to assemble and
operate i
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the rain
6 There are rotating
blades
WARNING--
ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside
while
machine
is running . There are...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Referto ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement... of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). NOTE:Referencesto rightor left and rightsides...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,...tool is fastenedwith a cabletie at the factory.Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.
Toadjustthe skid shoes: 1. The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedto the top of ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. STOPPING THE ENGINE After youhavefinishedsnow-throwingr,un enginefora few minutes beforestoppingto help dry off any moistureon the engine. 1. If engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition.
3. As theenginewarms...
Operation Manual - Page 16
.... Be surefuel fill cap is maintained. Followthe maintenanceschedulegiven below .Engine oil capacityis 600 ml (approx.20 oz.). Looseor missinghardware 3. Sparkplug 2. Check 2. Tightenor replace 3. NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto be surecorrectoil level is secure. oil levelregistersbetweenhigh (H) and low (L). NOTE:Changethe engineoil after the first 5 hoursof operationand oncea...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... shaveplateand skid shoeson the bottomof the snowthrowerare subjectto wear.They shouldbe checkedperiodicallyand replaced whennecessary. Figure17
NOTE:Theskid shoeson this machinehavetwo wearedges.When one sidewears out...
Removethe two carriagebolts,washers,and hex flangenutsthat secureeachskid shoeto the snow thrower.
2.
LUBRICATION
Gear Shaft Thegear (hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedat least...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... and forwardso that itrestson theauger housing. 5. See Figure 24.
Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. f 4. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until itstops. 2.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. Auger Control Referto the...
Operation Manual - Page 21
Looseanndremovtheeshouldsecrrewhichactsasabelt keeper.
Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. Removetheplasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22 on previouspage.
3. b. 6. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine ...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... and washerwhichsecuresthe hex shaftto the snowthrowerframeand lightlytap the shaft'send to be replaced.Followthe instructionsbelow.Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearor crackingand replaceif necessary. 1. Placethe shiftleverin...snowthrowerup and forwardso that it stops.
2. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 4.
Operation Manual - Page 24
... anyareasthat are operated.
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to rust.
Storeequipmentin ...8226; Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of the...needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system
components,servicedor replaced.
•
1. If the snowthrowerwillnot be ...
Operation Manual - Page 25
... housingwith clean-outtool or a stick.
2. Chokecontrolnot in fuel system. 4. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 4. Removeice and snow from our team of home experts.
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o Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home. Replaceauger belt.
Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 5.
Connectwireto spark plug. 3. ContactyourSearsParts& RepairCenter.
1. Changefrictionwheelor contactyour SearsParts...
Operation Manual - Page 31
... 710-1245B
Hex Screw,5/16-24,.875,Gr8
45. 710-0896 46. 926-04012
Screw,1/4-20x .625 Nut, Push-on,.25 Dia.
47. 731-04792A
Cover,Belt
48. 732-04308A 49. ...ring,Retaining, .875Dia.
13. 916-0231 14. 917-04209A
E-ring,.750Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957
656-04025A
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DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel
2. 684-04153
FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D
3. 684-04154-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel
4. ...
Operation Manual - Page 37
... warrantableconditionexists,MTDwill repairyoursmall off-roadengineat no abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your smalloff-roadengine.
If the part fails priorto thefirst scheduled replacement,the part mustbe repairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4) below ,providedtherehasbeen no cost to be identicalin all scheduledmaintenance. Youremissioncontrolsystemmay includepartssuch as...
Operation Manual - Page 39
...the number of hours of an engine with the Operating & Maintenance Instructions. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is displayed in accordance with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to meet Federal emission requirements. Therefore, ...on our emission labels. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. For engines of 225...
Operation Manual - Page 40
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* Unlimitesdervicaendnochargfeorpartasndlaboornall covereredpairs
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fixed
Some limitations and exclusionsapply. whehnavinagRepaPirrotectiAognreemecnatnsaveyoumoneaynd The RepairProtectionAgreementisa risk-freepurchase.Ifyou cancel...
Operation Manual - Page 72
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