Craftsman 88970 Support Question
Craftsman 88970 Support Question
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Question posted by elesarescpa on February 5th, 2014
The Chute Control Joy Stick Moves As If It's Unattached To The Chute.
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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 3
... serious injuryto the operatorand/ or bystanders.Keepthis manualin a safe placeforfuture and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacemenpt arts. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine. This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...,fractures,bruisesor sprainscould result.
• If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredin this is the mostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers. CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Handcontactwith the rotatingimpellerinsidethe dischargechute is not possible, then refuelsuch equipmenton a trailerwith a portable container,ratherthan from a gasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthe...
Operation Manual - Page 6
Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
housing or chute assembly.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the manual(s) before refueling. There are rotating
blades
WARNING--
i
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, ...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...nut, and hexscrewfrom chutecontrol
head and clevispin and bow-tiecotterpin from chute support bracket.See Figure2.
3. ChuteControl Head ...f..:.:._..Chute Support Bracket
Chute Base r
Figure2
J
Figure3
Figure1
J 8 Removeand discard all... determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. c.
Operation Manual - Page 9
...indicatorarrowon the inputshaft belowthe controlpanel points upward.See Figure6. NOTE:The chutewill not rotatewithoutsqueezingthe triggeron the joystick.
6. Squeezethetriggeron the handlepaneljoystickand rotatethe
chute byhand to face forward.The holesin the chutecontrol
inputwill be facing up. NOTE:Thejoystickwillbe angledslightlyto the right.See Figures5 & 6.
4. Placechuteontochute baseand...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... rod back towardsthe handle
paneluntil the hole in the rod lines up with the hole in the chute controlinputclosestto the chute controlhead.Insertthecotter pin.See Figure8.
Now pushthe roundend of chute rodwith the arrowon the inputshaft.See Figure7. Finishsecuringchutecontrol headto chute supportbracketwith wingnut, and clevis pin and bow-tiecotter pin removedearlier. Supportthe rear of...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. Moveskid shoesto desiredposition.See Figure13. 2. Retightennuts and boltssecurely.
12
Chute Clean-out Tool Figure12
Figure13 Chute Clean-Out Tool
A chute clean-out tool is fastenedto the...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...,walkto the front of the machine.
6. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. Confirmthat the augershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand show NOsignsof motion.If anyauger showsANY...secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times.
5. Auger Control
Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyread and followall instructionsbelow.Performall ...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...6
The shiftleveris locatedon the rightsideof the handle panel.
5
Placethe shiftleverinto anyof eightpositionsto controlthe
4
directionof travel and groundspeed. CHUTE ASSEMBLY
Snowdrawnintothe augerhousingis dischargedout the chute assembly. CHOKE CONTROL The chokecontrolis foundon the rearof the engineand is the faster. Forward
3
Yoursnowthrowerhas six forward(F) speeds.Positionone (1)is...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) and a 120Vpowersource/walloutlet. GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to the left.
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup. AUGER CONTROL
f
COANUTGREORL
CHUTEROTATE LEFT
CHUTEROTATE RIGHT
CHUTETiLTUP
The four-waychutecontroFM(Joystick)is locatedon the left handle...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...1. Shouldsnowand ice become lodgedin thechute assemblyduringoperation,proceedas followsto safelycleanthechute assemblyand chute opening: 1. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
NOTE:Allowthe engineto warm up to the
rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Determinethat yourhome'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem. Removethe clean-outtoolfrom the...
Operation Manual - Page 17
....
7.
Removetheignitionkey.Removingthe keywill reducethe pos- Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the snow
throwerwill move shiftleverintoone of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. Alwayscover vent holewhen pushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingto be repeated...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...and Augershaft 5. 4-WayChuteControTlM
1. Lubewith lightoil 3. Lubewith lightoil 5. Runengineuntilit stopsfrom lack of fuel
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
f
Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controls Iand stop engine.Wait untilall movingpartshavecometo a complete _stop. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. 2. Engineoil
1. Change
1. Replaceand tighten...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... spacersand flangebearings
foundat eitherend of the shaft. Thegap shouldbe set to 1/4-turnafter the sparkplug seatsto compressthe washer.
Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or 3-in . (0.60=0.80 rnrn)
hot and can
ine. 3. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...The unitshouldroll freely.
2. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.
Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to the... Removethefour carriagebolts and hexflangenuts which secure
them tothe snowthrower. 2. Drive Control
Whenthedrivecontrol is in thedisengaged"up slack in the cable. 4. Removethecarriageboltsand ...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... in thechute controlinput. 3. Reinsertthe cotterpin throughthis hole andthe chute control rod.
Chute Control Rod Toachievemorechute control rodengagementin the inputshaft under the handlepanel,thechute controlrod will haveto be adjusted.Refer to Figure26.
BELT REPLACEMENT
f
Auger Belt
To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows:
1. Rollthe auger beltoff...
Operation Manual - Page 24
... frictionwheeldisc and frictionwheel.See Figure33.
7. Drive Belt
To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. a. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.
...Figure34. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine until it stops.
2.
Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof thesnow thrower
by runningengine until it stops.
2. ...
Operation Manual - Page 27
..., haveunit servicedbya SearsParts& RepairCenter.
1. Referto Serviceand Maintenancesection.
3. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug wire.Cleanchute assemblyand insideof auger housingwith clean-outtoolor a stick.
2. Referto Serviceand Maintenancesection.
5. Replacewith newshearpin(s).
1. Chokecontrolnot in fuel system. 4. Enginerunningon CHOKE. 2.
Drivecable in need of the...
Operation Manual - Page 40
EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
EMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMCOVERAGEIS APPLICABLETOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASEDIN CALIFORNIAIN 2005 ANDTHEREAFTER,WHICHARE USEDIN CALIFORNIAA, NDTO CERTIFIEDMODELYEAR2005 AND LATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASEDAND USEDELSEWHEREIN THE UNITEDSTATES. S.
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