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o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03973 2/4/2009 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 28" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88690 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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03973 2/4/2009 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 28" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88690 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions.
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... only90 days fromthe dateof purchaseif this snowthrowerfailsdue to a defectinmaterialor workmanshipwithin two yearsfrom the dateor purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This ...Off-SeasoSn torage Page24 Troubleshootin.g Page25 PartsList Pages26-38 RepairProtectionAgreemen..t.......... Page42 Espa_o..l Page43 CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructionisf,this snow throweris everusedfor commerciaol r rentalpurposes. Foryourconvenience,in material and workmanship. This warrantyappliesonly whilethis ...
... only90 days fromthe dateof purchaseif this snowthrowerfailsdue to a defectinmaterialor workmanshipwithin two yearsfrom the dateor purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This ...Off-SeasoSn torage Page24 Troubleshootin.g Page25 PartsList Pages26-38 RepairProtectionAgreemen..t.......... Page42 Espa_o..l Page43 CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructionisf,this snow throweris everusedfor commerciaol r rentalpurposes. Foryourconvenience,in material and workmanship. This warrantyappliesonly whilethis ...
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... handle upward.See Figure1. ASSEMBLY 1. Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton. 3. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedwith this manual.Refer to ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor moreinformation regardingshearpin replacement. REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Cut the cornersof...
... handle upward.See Figure1. ASSEMBLY 1. Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton. 3. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedwith this manual.Refer to ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor moreinformation regardingshearpin replacement. REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Cut the cornersof...
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... snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. 3. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Figure8 Figure9 11 Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Whentheauger controlis releasedand in the disengaged"up " position,walkto the front of the machine. 6. Allowtheauger to...
... snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. 3. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times. 5. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4. Figure8 Figure9 11 Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Whentheauger controlis releasedand in the disengaged"up " position,walkto the front of the machine. 6. Allowtheauger to...
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...,proceedas followsto safelycleanthechute assemblyand chute opening .Replaceoil fill dipstickand checkoil levelagain. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few secondsto clear any remainingsnowand ice from the top to providespacefor expansionof fuel. •...extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon the engine's surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Refastenthe clean-outtool to dislodgeand scoopany snowand icewhich hasformedin and near thechute assembly. 5. If...
...,proceedas followsto safelycleanthechute assemblyand chute opening .Replaceoil fill dipstickand checkoil levelagain. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few secondsto clear any remainingsnowand ice from the top to providespacefor expansionof fuel. •...extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon the engine's surface.Plug the otherend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Refastenthe clean-outtool to dislodgeand scoopany snowand icewhich hasformedin and near thechute assembly. 5. If...
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...:NEVERrepositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor direction of the six forward(F) positionsor two reverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snow conditionsand a paceyou'recomfortablewith. REPLACING SHEAR PINS The augersare...higherpushprimertwo times,if below15°F,pushprimerfourtimes. 3. NOTE: Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeedsuntil youare comfortableand familiarwith the operationof the snow thrower. 2. Whendisconnectingthe extensioncord, alwaysunplugthe end at the three-prongwalloutlet beforeunpluggingthe oppositeend from the snowthrower. PushStopswitchto OFFposition. 2....
...:NEVERrepositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor direction of the six forward(F) positionsor two reverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snow conditionsand a paceyou'recomfortablewith. REPLACING SHEAR PINS The augersare...higherpushprimertwo times,if below15°F,pushprimerfourtimes. 3. NOTE: Whenselectinga DriveSpeed,usethe slowerspeedsuntil youare comfortableand familiarwith the operationof the snow thrower. 2. Whendisconnectingthe extensioncord, alwaysunplugthe end at the three-prongwalloutlet beforeunpluggingthe oppositeend from the snowthrower. PushStopswitchto OFFposition. 2....
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...snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2. Auger Control f Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. "_ J Figure22 Figure 23 f // J Figure24 2O BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower...'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. f 4. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22....
...snow thrower by runningengine until itstops. 2. Auger Control f Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley.See Figure23. "_ J Figure22 Figure 23 f // J Figure24 2O BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower...'sauger belt, proceedas follows: 1. f 4. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingfourself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22....
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Backouthestopboltoincreastheeclearanbcetweethne frictiownheedliscandfrictiownheeSl,eeFigur2e8, 7. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 4. Stop Bolt Figure28 / ii J Figure29 / Figure30 22 4, Carefupllyivotthesnowthrowueprandforwarsdothatitrestosn theaugehrousing. 5. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Removethe right-handwheelby ...
Backouthestopboltoincreastheeclearanbcetweethne frictiownheedliscandfrictiownheeSl,eeFigur2e8, 7. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by runningengine until it restson theauger housing. 4. Stop Bolt Figure28 / ii J Figure29 / Figure30 22 4, Carefupllyivotthesnowthrowueprandforwarsdothatitrestosn theaugehrousing. 5. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3. Removethe right-handwheelby ...
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PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Forenginesstoredover30 days: • 1. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area. Removethe sparkplug and pourabout 1/2 ounceof engine oil throughthe sparkplug hole into the cylinder.Replacesparkplug and crankthe engineseveraltimesto distributethe ...
PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Forenginesstoredover30 days: • 1. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area. Removethe sparkplug and pourabout 1/2 ounceof engine oil throughthe sparkplug hole into the cylinder.Replacesparkplug and crankthe engineseveraltimesto distributethe ...
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...Idler, 2.75OD 25. 790-00075 Housing,Bearing,1.85ID 26. 790-00080A-0637 Bracket,Auger Idlerw/Brake 27. 618-04173A GearboxAssembly,Auger,28" 28. 684-04268-0721 HousingAssembly,Auger28" D= B0 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly,LH 30. 684-04108-0637 SpiralAssembly,RH 31. 731-04870 Spacer...ExtensionCord, 110V 55. 710-0276 56. 736-0159 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.00 Washer,Flat, .349x .879x .063 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 731-2635 D= 0 Snow RemovalToolMount 2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 3. 710-0347 HexScrew,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 4. 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16...
...Idler, 2.75OD 25. 790-00075 Housing,Bearing,1.85ID 26. 790-00080A-0637 Bracket,Auger Idlerw/Brake 27. 618-04173A GearboxAssembly,Auger,28" 28. 684-04268-0721 HousingAssembly,Auger28" D= B0 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly,LH 30. 684-04108-0637 SpiralAssembly,RH 31. 731-04870 Spacer...ExtensionCord, 110V 55. 710-0276 56. 736-0159 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.00 Washer,Flat, .349x .879x .063 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 731-2635 D= 0 Snow RemovalToolMount 2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 3. 710-0347 HexScrew,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 4. 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16...
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Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 631-04133A m= 0 HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, LH 2. 631-04134B HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, RH 3. 684-04111B 4. 684-04112B HandleAss'y, Engage,LH HandleAss'y, Engage,RH 5. J 631-04131B 6. 710-04326 _ ChuteAssembly(... Washer,Fiat,.385x .870x .092 25. 738-04118 26. 738-04348 Bolt, Shoulder,5/16-18x 0.905 Screw,Shoulder,.43x 1.3, 1/4-20 731-04869 D= WO Chute,FlangeKeeper 28. 746-04397 Cable,SpeedSelector 29. 749-04191A-0637 Handle,Upper,LH 30. 747-0697 Eye Bolt,ChuteCrank 31. 790-00313-0637 Shift Lever 32. 731...
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 631-04133A m= 0 HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, LH 2. 631-04134B HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, RH 3. 684-04111B 4. 684-04112B HandleAss'y, Engage,LH HandleAss'y, Engage,RH 5. J 631-04131B 6. 710-04326 _ ChuteAssembly(... Washer,Fiat,.385x .870x .092 25. 738-04118 26. 738-04348 Bolt, Shoulder,5/16-18x 0.905 Screw,Shoulder,.43x 1.3, 1/4-20 731-04869 D= WO Chute,FlangeKeeper 28. 746-04397 Cable,SpeedSelector 29. 749-04191A-0637 Handle,Upper,LH 30. 747-0697 Eye Bolt,ChuteCrank 31. 790-00313-0637 Shift Lever 32. 731...
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... 21. 790-00289A-0637 Pit.,Cvr. 22. 748-0234 ShoulderSpacer 23. 738-04184A Screw,Shoulder,.37x .105,1/4-20 24. 738-0924A Screw,1/4-28,.375 25. 741-0245 26. 741-0563 2_ 746-04229 Bearing,HexFlangex .75ID Bearing,Ball,17x 40 x 12 ClutchCable,Wheel,44.95...9. 712-0417A Nut,Flange,5/8-18 10. 714-0126 Key,Hi Pro,3/16 x 3/4 Dia. 11. 716-0104 12. 716-0136 E-ring,.500 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 656-04025A D= 00 DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3. 684-04154-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel 4. 684-04156A ShiftAssembly,Rod 5.
... 21. 790-00289A-0637 Pit.,Cvr. 22. 748-0234 ShoulderSpacer 23. 738-04184A Screw,Shoulder,.37x .105,1/4-20 24. 738-0924A Screw,1/4-28,.375 25. 741-0245 26. 741-0563 2_ 746-04229 Bearing,HexFlangex .75ID Bearing,Ball,17x 40 x 12 ClutchCable,Wheel,44.95...9. 712-0417A Nut,Flange,5/8-18 10. 714-0126 Key,Hi Pro,3/16 x 3/4 Dia. 11. 716-0104 12. 716-0136 E-ring,.500 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 656-04025A D= 00 DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3. 684-04154-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel 4. 684-04156A ShiftAssembly,Rod 5.
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Craftsman Engine Model 15C103=0661 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88690 794188 2 399269 3 299819s• 5 791720 7 791716.+ 11 695745 12 699485• D= O CylinderAssembly Kit-Bushing/Sea(lMagnetoSide) Seal-Oil (MagnetoSide) Head-Cylinder Gasket-... Screw(CylinderHead) Plug-OilDrain Crankshaft Cover-Crankcase 20 692550. 21 281658s 22 699478 23 699516 24 222698s 25 791786 791791 26 791787 791792 27 690975 28 690229 Seal-Oil(PTOSide) Cap-OilFill Screw(CrankcaseCover/Sump) Flywheel Key-Flywheel PistonAssembly(Standard) PistonAssembly(.020"Oversize) RingSet (Standard) RingSet (.020"Oversize)...
Craftsman Engine Model 15C103=0661 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88690 794188 2 399269 3 299819s• 5 791720 7 791716.+ 11 695745 12 699485• D= O CylinderAssembly Kit-Bushing/Sea(lMagnetoSide) Seal-Oil (MagnetoSide) Head-Cylinder Gasket-... Screw(CylinderHead) Plug-OilDrain Crankshaft Cover-Crankcase 20 692550. 21 281658s 22 699478 23 699516 24 222698s 25 791786 791791 26 791787 791792 27 690975 28 690229 Seal-Oil(PTOSide) Cap-OilFill Screw(CrankcaseCover/Sump) Flywheel Key-Flywheel PistonAssembly(Standard) PistonAssembly(.020"Oversize) RingSet (Standard) RingSet (.020"Oversize)...
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Craftsman Engine IViodel 15C103-0661 For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 306 307 307A 307B 309 318 332 333 334 337 347 356 358 363 365 383 455 456 459 472 493 5O5 523 524 .../Link-MechanicaGl overnor Seal-Choke/ThrottleShaft (ThrottleShft) Boot-SparkPlug Screw(ControlPanel) Shield-Starter Screw(BreatherPassageCover) Spring-Friction Spring-Detent Pin-Locating(Cylinder) Hood-Snow Hood-Snow Gear-Timing Retainer-ERing Gear-Idler Stud-RockerArm Guard-Muffler Screw(MufflerGuard) Dipstick/TubeAssembly Terminal-SparkPlug Gasket-Exhaust Switch-Key Screw(RockerCover)(M6) Screw(RockerCover...
Craftsman Engine IViodel 15C103-0661 For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690 306 307 307A 307B 309 318 332 333 334 337 347 356 358 363 365 383 455 456 459 472 493 5O5 523 524 .../Link-MechanicaGl overnor Seal-Choke/ThrottleShaft (ThrottleShft) Boot-SparkPlug Screw(ControlPanel) Shield-Starter Screw(BreatherPassageCover) Spring-Friction Spring-Detent Pin-Locating(Cylinder) Hood-Snow Hood-Snow Gear-Timing Retainer-ERing Gear-Idler Stud-RockerArm Guard-Muffler Screw(MufflerGuard) Dipstick/TubeAssembly Terminal-SparkPlug Gasket-Exhaust Switch-Key Screw(RockerCover)(M6) Screw(RockerCover...