Craftsman 88970 Support Question
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Question posted by duke60 on December 31st, 2012
Need Instructions On How To Replace The Primer Bulb On Sears Snow Thrower
sears snow thrower model number 247.88970 . need instructions
on how to replace the primer bulb
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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FORM1/0. 769-05136A
7/31/2009 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. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Operation Manual - Page 2
...Page26
Troubleshootin.g
Page27
PartsList
Pages28-38
RepairProtectionAgreemen..t.......... Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineOil Type: 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...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...800-4MY-HOME.
• Be familiarwith all machineswith electricstartengines. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like.
PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to...this powermachineto personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instructions in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
Alwayswear ...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...tiecotterpin from chute support bracket.See Figure2.
3.
NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on upperhandleas shownin Figure1.As youare raisingthe handleupward,make surethat bothends
of chute...
Operation Manual - Page 12
....Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.
stoppedbeforeusingthe clean-outtool to sidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all timesfor...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to increasecabletension).
9. Figure14
\ \ \ \ \
\
13 Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Refer to Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection.Makesurethe throttleis...
Operation Manual - Page 16
... convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6.
DO NOTuse E85gasoline.
Thechute clean-outtool is designedto...engine's
surface.Plug the otherend of theclean-outtool to operatingthe electricstarter. instructions,refertothe stepson page 18. The enginewill notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperating
Read,understand,and...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem.
If
engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition. 3. Donot releasethe handleand allow it beginsto resist,then pull quicklyand forcefullyto overcomethe compression.Engine shouldstart. REPLACING SHEAR PINS The augersare securedto the...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... slowlyadd oil
untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh (H) and low(L), Figure17. 4. Tightenor replace
3. Controllinkagesand pivots 3. Gearshaft and Augershaft 5. 4-WayChuteControTlM
1. Lubewith...1. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to meet or exceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor serviceclassificationSG, ...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...bottomof the snowthrowerare subjectto wear.They shouldbe checkedperiodicallyand replaced whennecessary. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnuts whichattachit to increasecabletension).
... bracket.See Figure 25.
........
6.
Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Thereshouldbe no resistancein the shiftlever. Figure23
ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Cable...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... instructionosn adjustingthe skid shoes. Auger Control Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. Toadjustthis rod,proceedas follows: 1. BELT REPLACEMENT
f
Auger Belt
To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows:
1. Removethe cotter pin fromthe hole closestto the chutecontrol
headon the chutecontrolinput. 2.
Rollthe auger...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...snow thrower
by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removethe beltfrom enginepulleyas follows.Referto Figure32. Use a wrenchto pivotthe idler pulleytowardthe right. Referto Figure29. 6. Back outthe stop bolt to be replaced... instructionsin opposite
order and mannerof removal.
b.
Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and forwardsothat it restson
theauger housing. 4. ...
Operation Manual - Page 26
... ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be ....If thegasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduring
storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system
components,servicedor replaced.
•
1.
If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it...Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
26 Changethe engineoil.
3.
Followlubricationrecommendations.
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,3/8-16x ...0338
Key Fiat Washer Oil Seal
43. 741-0661A
FlangeBearing
44. 918-0124A
ReducerHsg.-LH
45. 711-04284
Axle,Auger,26"
46. 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly-LH
47. 714-04040
BowTie CotterPin
48. 731-04870
Spacer
49. 741-0493A 50....
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
...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
D=
O
946-04396A
SpeedSelectorCable
...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...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,...DriveCable
35. 790-00316-0637 Cover,Frame
36. 634-04148A-0911 WheelAssembly-
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
656-04025A
D=
0e
DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel
2. 684-04153
FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D
3; L684-04154-0637...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14
125 710-04943 Bolt
35 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
1
951-11012 Bolt
70 751-11371 Gasket-CrankcaseCover
2
951-11054 ValveCover
72 710-04932 ...-10656 DipstickTube,incl. intakeand exhaustvalve)
25 710-04940 Bolt
92 951-10663A BlowerHousing
26 710-04915 Bolt
93 736-04455 Washer
27 951-10642A MufflerShroud
94 710-04914 Bolt...
Operation Manual - Page 36
...Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
126 715-04088
|= 0 =
DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129 951-11109 130 951-10639 131 710-04945 132 710-04938 143 731-05696
BlowerHousingShield Primer... FuelTankNipple(Not Shown)
-- 952Z370-SUB Engine,Complete 33 951-10938 CarburetorAssembly
130 951-10639 Primer 131 710-04945 Bolt 132 710-04938 Drain Bolt
133
--
134
--
135
--
136...
Operation Manual - Page 37
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
--
Oil Fill Plug
1
75 751-11368 Oil Seal
1
-- 951-11247 CrankshaftKit (Not ...
Operation Manual - Page 76
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