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Question posted by helenjost8 on March 7th, 2013
I Need A Manual For My Craftsman 24' Snow Thrower 179cc Model #88957
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Answer #1: Posted by Gugurekas on March 7th, 2013 6:10 PM
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Operation Manual - Page 1
Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRH
26" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88970
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all
safety rules and operating instructions. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORM1/0. 769-05136A
7/31/2009 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Operation Manual - Page 2
...: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlugGap:
5W-30 20 ounces 2.3Quarts TorchF6RTC .020"to .030"
© Sears Brands,LLC
Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber and dateof purchaseabove
2 Thiswarranatyppliefosronly90daysfromthedateofpurchaisftehissnowthroweisreveur sedforcommercoirarel ntaplurposes. Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in the...
Operation Manual - Page 3
....Knowhow to be operatedaccordingto the safeoperation practicesin this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury...operatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.
• Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Keepbystanders,pets...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...the mostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers. Filltank to cleanout thedischargechute. Wait 10secondsto be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the ground.If this manual,use .
• Neveroperatemachineat high transportspeedson slippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecare whenbackingup.
• If the machineshouldstart to coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. •...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... is used, it to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactory setting of engine governor.
Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) and the U.S.EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this manual.
• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller cometo a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand...
Operation Manual - Page 8
....
3.
Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton.
3.
a. f
2. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Align upperhandlewith the lowerhandle.
Removeand discard any rubberbands,if present.Theyare
for packagingpurposesonly. Pushrod as far intothe chute...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... shaveplate. Toadjustthe skid shoes: 1. Retightennuts and boltssecurely.
12
Chute Clean-out Tool Figure12
Figure13
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. It is not recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as it...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... of the machine.
6. Figure14
\ \ \ \ \
\
13 Whentheauger controlis releasedand in the FASTposition. 3. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up "
position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the augercablebracket.See Figure14...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...engineto warm up to the
rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6.
insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,butdo NOTscrewit in the ...was shippedwith oil in .
3.
Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. Replaceand tighten cap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine...
Operation Manual - Page 17
.... o
Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2.
Pushstarterbuttonto start ). Returnrope SLOWLYto originalposition.If required,repeatthis step. 5.
Alwaysturnoff the snowthrower'sengineand removethe key prior to snapback...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...bolts are to increasecabletension).
7. Drive Control
Whenthedrivecontrol is in the cable. 4. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Figure25 21 Loosenthe hex nuton the shiftcable indexbracket.See Figure
24.
3.
NOTE:Theskid shoes on this machinehavetwo wearedges.When one sidewearsout, theycan be adjusted. Reassemblenew skid...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...by removingself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5.
Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Stop Bolt f
Figure33
J Figure34
24 Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure27 on previouspage.
3. Use a wrenchto pivotthe idler pulleytowardthe right. c. Carefullypivotthe...
Operation Manual - Page 26
... Removeall dirt fromexteriorof engineand equipment. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to rust. Followlubricationrecommendations. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area....avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
26 Donot •
attemptto pourfuel from the engine.
•
2.
If the ...
Operation Manual - Page 29
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
731-2643
D=
0
Clean-OutTool
2. 712-04065
FlangeLockNut
3. 756-0981B
Flat IdlerPulley
4. 710-0347
Hex Bolt...
21. 731-06439
Slide Shoe
22. 710-0451
CarriageBolt
23. 790-00121-0721 ShavePlate
24. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly
25. 917-04126
WormShaft
26. 721-0327
Oil Seal
27. 741-0662 28. 718-04071
FlangeBearing ThrustCollar
741-0663 30...
Operation Manual - Page 31
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
684-04112B
m=
W
HandleEngagemenAt ssemblyRH
2. _ 738-04367 3. 731-04894D 4. 684-04250
_...04134B 22. 914-0101
LHandleClutchLock RH Assy CotterPin
23. 712-04064
FlangeLockNut, 1/4-20
24. 732-0193
CompressionSpring
25. 790-00311A-0637 Shift Lever
26. 790-00248B-0637 PanelBracket
27. 738-04125
ShoulderScrew
28. 684-04311A-0637 ChuteSupportBracket...
Operation Manual - Page 33
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
656-04025A
D=
0e
DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel
2. 684-04153
FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D
3; Spacer,Shoulder
54. 750-04303
...
22. 735-04100 23. 738-04184A
Plug,1/2 ID Screw,Shoulder,.37 x .105,1/4-20
24. 738-0924A
Screw,1/4-28,.375
25. 941-0245
Bearing,Hex Flangex .75ID
26. 941-0563
Bearing,Ball, 17x 40 x 12
27. ,746-04229
Clutch Cab!e,Wheel...
Operation Manual - Page 35
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
1
951-11012...Nut
88 951-10911 StarterCup
23 710-05002 Bolt
89 712-04209 Nut
24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield
90 951-10647 ValveKit (incl. intakeand exhaustrod) ...04943 Bolt
35 intakeand exhaustvalve)
25 710-04940 Bolt
92 951-10663A BlowerHousing
26 710-04915 Bolt
93 736-04455 Washer
27 951-10642A MufflerShroud
94 710-...
Operation Manual - Page 36
...DowelPin,9 x 14
1
1
70 751-11371 CrankcaseCoverGasket
1
1
71
--
MainJet
138
--
139
--
140
--
CarburetorInsulatorPlate
1
46
-- CylinderHeadGasket
1
48
--
Crankcase
1
1
77
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
126 715-04088
|= 0 =
DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131...
Operation Manual - Page 37
...
1
137
--
HeadCoverGasket
1
21 751-11289 MufflerGasket
1
30
=
CarburetorinsulatorGasket
1
31
=
CarburetorinsulatorPlate
1
32
=
CarburetorGasket
1
34
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
|=
0=
-- 951-11021 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
133
=
Gasket,ThrottlePlate
1
134
-- Float Pin
1
135
--
CarburetorGasketPlate...
Operation Manual - Page 76
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