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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. 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. 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 FORM1/0. 769-05136A 7/31/2009
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... regularreferenceand for orderingreplacemenpt arts. Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock surfaces. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatingin reverse. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. TRAiNiNG • Read,understand,and followall...
... regularreferenceand for orderingreplacemenpt arts. Adjust collectorhousingheightto cleargravelor crushedrock surfaces. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhen operatingin reverse. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. TRAiNiNG • Read,understand,and followall...
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... chute support bracket.See Figure2. 3. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on upperhandleas shownin Figure1.As youare raisingthe handleupward,make surethat bothends of...
... chute support bracket.See Figure2. 3. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on upperhandleas shownin Figure1.As youare raisingthe handleupward,make surethat bothends of...
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...notexceed manufacturer'srecommendedpsi. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all timesfor performancepurposes. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skid ...on each side)and carriagebolts. See Figure12.The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is not recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as it can easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal...
...notexceed manufacturer'srecommendedpsi. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all timesfor performancepurposes. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skid ...on each side)and carriagebolts. See Figure12.The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is not recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as it can easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal...
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...-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved. With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up " position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. Figure14 \ \ \ \ \ \ 13 In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Refer to stop beforeadjustingthe augercontrol. 7. Auger Control Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyread and followall instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto...
...-6 aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeen achieved. With theauger controlin thedisengaged"up " position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. Figure14 \ \ \ \ \ \ 13 In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Refer to stop beforeadjustingthe augercontrol. 7. Auger Control Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyread and followall instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto...
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GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to the left. * Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup. NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrol beforechangingspeeds. FOUR-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM f CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL CHUTETiLTDOWH t AUGERS ...
GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to the left. * Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup. NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrol beforechangingspeeds. FOUR-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM f CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL CHUTETiLTDOWH t AUGERS ...
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...1. Removethe clean-outtoolfrom the clip whichsecuresit to operatingthe electricstarter. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. See Figure15 inset.Be carefulnotto overfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe....Overfillingwith oil mayresult inenginesmoking, Followall instructioncsarefullyprior to the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. DO NOTuse E85gasoline. Ask a licensedelectricianif you are notcertain. Ifyou havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas...
...1. Removethe clean-outtoolfrom the clip whichsecuresit to operatingthe electricstarter. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. See Figure15 inset.Be carefulnotto overfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe....Overfillingwith oil mayresult inenginesmoking, Followall instructioncsarefullyprior to the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. DO NOTuse E85gasoline. Ask a licensedelectricianif you are notcertain. Ifyou havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas...
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...engine iswarm,push primeronlyonce. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to do so w NOTbe coveredby yoursnow throwers warranty. NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use and removeignitionkey. Toengagethe augersand startthrowingsnow,squeezethe auger ...operationof the snow thrower. 2. MovtehrottlceontrotolFAS(Trabb_it) position. 3. 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....
...engine iswarm,push primeronlyonce. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to do so w NOTbe coveredby yoursnow throwers warranty. NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use and removeignitionkey. Toengagethe augersand startthrowingsnow,squeezethe auger ...operationof the snow thrower. 2. MovtehrottlceontrotolFAS(Trabb_it) position. 3. 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....
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.... Auger Shaft f At least oncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft. See Figure22. Afterthe sparkplug is seated,tightenwith a spark plugwrenchto compressthe washer. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Spray lubricantinsideshaft,and aroundthe spacersand flangebearings foundat eitherend of the shaft. Checkthat thespark plug washeris in good conditionand thread the...
.... Auger Shaft f At least oncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft. See Figure22. Afterthe sparkplug is seated,tightenwith a spark plugwrenchto compressthe washer. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Spray lubricantinsideshaft,and aroundthe spacersand flangebearings foundat eitherend of the shaft. Checkthat thespark plug washeris in good conditionand thread the...
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... lowerhexbolt on the drivecable bracket.See Figure 25. ........ 6. If anyof the abovetests failed,the drivecable is releasedand in the cable. 4. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.
... lowerhexbolt on the drivecable bracket.See Figure 25. ........ 6. If anyof the abovetests failed,the drivecable is releasedand in the cable. 4. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.
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...6. Reassembledrive beltby followingthese instructionsin opposite order and mannerof removal. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe screwand bell washerwhichsecureit to be replaced.Followthe... instructionsbelow.Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearor crackingand replaceif necessary. 1. Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and forwardsothat it stops. 2. f 8. J Figure32 FRICTION WHEEL REMOVAL If the snowthrowerfailsto drive...
...6. Reassembledrive beltby followingthese instructionsin opposite order and mannerof removal. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe screwand bell washerwhichsecureit to be replaced.Followthe... instructionsbelow.Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearor crackingand replaceif necessary. 1. Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and forwardsothat it stops. 2. f 8. J Figure32 FRICTION WHEEL REMOVAL If the snowthrowerfailsto drive...
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... Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal storage shed,careshouldbe taken to rust. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to prevent deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on essential carburetorparts.If thegasolinein ...appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 26 Followlubricationrecommendations. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area. • Storein a clean,dry and wellventilatedarea awayfrom anyappliancethat operateswith a flame...
... Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal storage shed,careshouldbe taken to rust. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to prevent deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on essential carburetorparts.If thegasolinein ...appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil leakage. 26 Followlubricationrecommendations. Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area. • Storein a clean,dry and wellventilatedarea awayfrom anyappliancethat operateswith a flame...
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Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 731-2643 D= 0 Clean-OutTool 2. 712-04065 FlangeLockNut 3. 756-0981B Flat IdlerPulley 4. 710-0347 ... 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. 710-0642 D=... 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...
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 731-2643 D= 0 Clean-OutTool 2. 712-04065 FlangeLockNut 3. 756-0981B Flat IdlerPulley 4. 710-0347 ... 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. 710-0642 D=... 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...
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Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 684-04112B m= W HandleEngagemenAt ssemblyRH 2. _ 738-04367 3. 731-04894D 4. 684-04250 _ FlangeShoulderScrew Lock Plate PivotRod 5. 935-0199A 6. 710-3069 7. 731-04896B RubberBumper Screw,1/4-20x .... 21. .631-04134B 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 D= O 946-04396A SpeedSelectorCable 30. 736-04446 Fiat Washer,.25 x .630x ...
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 684-04112B m= W HandleEngagemenAt ssemblyRH 2. _ 738-04367 3. 731-04894D 4. 684-04250 _ FlangeShoulderScrew Lock Plate PivotRod 5. 935-0199A 6. 710-3069 7. 731-04896B RubberBumper Screw,1/4-20x .... 21. .631-04134B 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 D= O 946-04396A SpeedSelectorCable 30. 736-04446 Fiat Washer,.25 x .630x ...
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...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,44.95' 28. 790-00289A-0637 Plate,Cover...790-00206A-0637 Guide Bracket,AugerCable 34. 790-00207B Guide Bracket,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; E-ring,.500 Dia. 12. 716-0136 E-ring,Retaining, .875Dia. ...
...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,44.95' 28. 790-00289A-0637 Plate,Cover...790-00206A-0637 Guide Bracket,AugerCable 34. 790-00207B Guide Bracket,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; E-ring,.500 Dia. 12. 716-0136 E-ring,Retaining, .875Dia. ...
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intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl. 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 Bolt 3 731-07059 BreatherHose 75 751-11368 Oil Seal 4 726-04101 ...-04935 Bolt, M4x 60 69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14 125 710-04943 Bolt 35 intakeand exhaustvalve) 25 710-04940 Bolt 92 951-10663A BlowerHousing 26 710-04915 Bolt 93 736-04455 Washer 27 951-10642A MufflerShroud 94 710-04914 Bolt 28 710-04939 Stud, M6x117 29 710-04910 Stud, M6x...
intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl. 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 Bolt 3 731-07059 BreatherHose 75 751-11368 Oil Seal 4 726-04101 ...-04935 Bolt, M4x 60 69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14 125 710-04943 Bolt 35 intakeand exhaustvalve) 25 710-04940 Bolt 92 951-10663A BlowerHousing 26 710-04915 Bolt 93 736-04455 Washer 27 951-10642A MufflerShroud 94 710-04914 Bolt 28 710-04939 Stud, M6x117 29 710-04910 Stud, M6x...
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...-11369 RadialBall Bearing 2 1 65 951-10307 FlywheelKey 1 1 66 -- CarburetorInsulatorPlate 1 46 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 31 -- O-Ring 1 1 75 751-11368 Oil Seal 1 1 76 -- 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 131 710-04945 132...
...-11369 RadialBall Bearing 2 1 65 951-10307 FlywheelKey 1 1 66 -- CarburetorInsulatorPlate 1 46 -- CarburetorInsulatorGasket 1 31 -- O-Ring 1 1 75 751-11368 Oil Seal 1 1 76 -- 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 131 710-04945 132...
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... 1 37 EmulsionTube 1 136 = NeedleValve 1 137 -- Fuel DrainPlugGasket 1 142 = Fuel BowlGasket 1 -- 751-10661B GasketKit, External(Not Shown) -- 5 = HeadCoverGasket 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 -- CarburetorGasketPlate 2 46 -- Float Pin 1 135 -- ValveSpring 2 14 = intakeValveSeal 1 16 -- HeadCoverGasket 1 21...
... 1 37 EmulsionTube 1 136 = NeedleValve 1 137 -- Fuel DrainPlugGasket 1 142 = Fuel BowlGasket 1 -- 751-10661B GasketKit, External(Not Shown) -- 5 = HeadCoverGasket 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 -- CarburetorGasketPlate 2 46 -- Float Pin 1 135 -- ValveSpring 2 14 = intakeValveSeal 1 16 -- HeadCoverGasket 1 21...