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Question posted by mosca396 on February 2nd, 2015
Craftsman 5hp Snow Blower Stalls When Auger Is Engaged Also Auger Wont Turn
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
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.
Operation Manual - Page 2
...,and you mayalso haveotherrightswhich vary from impacting
objectsthat bendthe frame,auger shaft,etc. • Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto, ... workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for: • Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse, includingbutnot limitedto augers,auger paddles,skid shoes,shaveplate,shear
pins, sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter....
Operation Manual - Page 3
... thewarningsand instructions in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like.
Donot ...,newspapers,sleds,boards,wires and other foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/ impeller. This machinewas builtto be used. Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationand while...
Operation Manual - Page 4
....
• Disengageall controlleversand stop enginebeforeyouleave the operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait untilthe auger/ impellercomesto a completestop beforeuncloggingthechute assembly,makingany adjustments,or inspections.
• Neverput yourhand in the auger/impeller housingor chuteassembly.Contactwith the rotatingpartscan amputatehandsand feet.
• Theauger/impellercontrol...
Operation Manual - Page 5
...(OC), SecondaryAir Injection(SAI)and ThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped. Do notchangetheengine governorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of auger/impeller. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. Maintainor...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... Bracket
Chute Base r
Figure2
J
Figure3
Figure1
J 8 NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
b.
Pushrod as far intothe chute controlheadas possible,keeping
the holesin the chute rod pointingupward.See Figure3.
Removeand discard any rubberbands...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.
• Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing.
• Use a middleor lowerpositionwhenthearea to ...snow.This item is fastenedwith a cabletie at the factory.Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen
achieved. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to stop beforeadjustingthe augercontrol.
7. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupper hexbolt on the augercablebracket.See Figure14.
8. Whentheauger controlis releasedand...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... Whenengaged,the auger bladesrotateand drawsnowintothe auger housing.
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to the left.
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup. RECOIL STARTER...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...)position. 2. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis ...is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Gasoline
Use automotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombustionchamberdeposits)with ...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...snow throweris designedso that the pins mayshear.If theaugerswill not turn, checkto see if the pins havesheared.See Figure16. sibilityof unauthorizedstartingof theengine whileequipmentis not in a safeplace.The enginecannotstart withoutthe ignitionkey. 3. TO ENGAGE AUGERS... you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. MovtehrottlceontrotolFAS(Trabb_it) position.
3....
Operation Manual - Page 20
... thread the sparkplug in by bendingsideelectrode.See Figure20. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. See Figure22. Afterthe sparkplug is seated,tightenwith a spark plugwrenchto compressthe washer.
Auger Shaft
f
At least oncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft. Spray
lubricantinsideshaft,and aroundthe...
Operation Manual - Page 24
.... Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and... the undersideof thesnow thrower
by removingself-tappingscrewswhich ...engaged, and performingthe drivecontrolcableadjustmentfails to correct the problem,the frictionwheelmayneed to be replaced.Followthe instructionsbelow.Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearor crackingand replaceif necessary.
1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower...
Operation Manual - Page 26
... appliance.
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
26 PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. Followlubricationrecommendations. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry...
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
...,1/4-28,.375
25. 941-0245
Bearing,Hex Flangex .75ID
26. 941-0563
Bearing,Ball, 17x 40 x 12
27.... 954-04050 57. 954-0367
Belt, Auger Drive Belt, WheelDrive
58. 756-04109
Pulley,Auger Drive,8.1x .5
59. 756-04113
Pulley...M8-1.25 Conn.,Amp Screw,AB, 1/4-14x .625
33 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
656-04025A
D=
0e
DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel
2. 684-04153
FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D...
Operation Manual - Page 35
... 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-..., M4x 60
69 715-04089 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...
Operation Manual - Page 36
...-11368 Oil Seal
1
1
76
--
Oil DrainPlug Washer
1
1
80 751-11370 Oil Seal
2
145 951-10657 MufflerStudAssembly
1
20 710-05001 Stud
2
1
36 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 131 710-04945 132...
Operation Manual - Page 37
...1
80 751-11370 Oil Seal
1
-- 951-11249 CrankcaseKit (Not Shown)
--
61
--
Complete
1
21 951-10666 MufflerGasket
1
30
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
|=
0=
-- 951-11021 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
133
=
Gasket,ThrottlePlate
1
134
--
CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
31
=
CarburetorInsulatorPlate
1
32
=
CarburetorGasket...
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