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.
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 8
... both cablesare alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handle upward. Align upperhandlewith the lowerhandle. f 2. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Removeand discard all packinginserts. 2. c. Removeand discard any rubberbands,if present.Theyare for packagingpurposesonly. Pushrod as far intothe chute controlheadas possible,keeping the holesin...
... both cablesare alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handle upward. Align upperhandlewith the lowerhandle. f 2. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Removeand discard all packinginserts. 2. c. Removeand discard any rubberbands,if present.Theyare for packagingpurposesonly. Pushrod as far intothe chute controlheadas possible,keeping the holesin...
Operation Manual
Page 12
...the shaveplate. Loosenthe four hexnuts (two on each side)and carriagebolts. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. NOTE:Equaltire pressureis to sidewallof ... easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property. • Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. • Use a middleor lowerpositionwhenthearea to clear thechute assembly. Toadjustthe ...
...the shaveplate. Loosenthe four hexnuts (two on each side)and carriagebolts. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. NOTE:Equaltire pressureis to sidewallof ... easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property. • Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing. • Use a middleor lowerpositionwhenthearea to clear thechute assembly. Toadjustthe ...
Operation Manual
Page 13
Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. Confirmthat the augershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand show NOsignsof motion.If anyauger showsANY signof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to increasecabletension). 9. ...
Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. Confirmthat the augershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand show NOsignsof motion.If anyauger showsANY signof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to increasecabletension). 9. ...
Operation Manual
Page 16
...: 1. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkey. 3. Use the shovel-shapedend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes... three-prong 120-volt,grounded,AC outlet in this manualbeforeoperating. 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE NOTE:Allowthe engineto warm up to the ...
...: 1. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkey. 3. Use the shovel-shapedend of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes... three-prong 120-volt,grounded,AC outlet in this manualbeforeoperating. 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE NOTE:Allowthe engineto warm up to the ...
Operation Manual
Page 17
... unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use . Removetheignitionkey.Removingthe keywill reducethe pos- NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. With the throttlecontrolin the Fast(rabbit) '_ position,move .Releaseit and drive motionwill stop theaugers. Alwayscover vent holewhen pushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingto be repeated. 5. STOPPING THE ENGINE...
... unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use . Removetheignitionkey.Removingthe keywill reducethe pos- NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. With the throttlecontrolin the Fast(rabbit) '_ position,move .Releaseit and drive motionwill stop theaugers. Alwayscover vent holewhen pushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingto be repeated. 5. STOPPING THE ENGINE...
Operation Manual
Page 24
...follows.Referto Figure32. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley. b. Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof thesnow thrower by removingself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Back outthe stop bolt to theaxle. Reassembledrive beltby ...frictionwheelfor signsof wearor crackingand replaceif necessary. 1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Drive Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows: 1. Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and forwardsothat it stops. 2. Referto Figure29. 6. Use a wrenchto...
...follows.Referto Figure32. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley. b. Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof thesnow thrower by removingself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Back outthe stop bolt to theaxle. Reassembledrive beltby ...frictionwheelfor signsof wearor crackingand replaceif necessary. 1. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Drive Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows: 1. Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and forwardsothat it stops. 2. Referto Figure29. 6. Use a wrenchto...
Operation Manual
Page 26
... recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug. 4. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind muffler.Applya lightfilm of oil on anyareasthat are operated. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to prevent deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. •...
... recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug. 4. Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind muffler.Applya lightfilm of oil on anyareasthat are operated. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOW THROWER Enginesstoredover30 days need to prevent deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance. • If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. •...
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 ... 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...
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 _ 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 ...
Operation Manual
Page 33
..., FlangeLock,3/8-16,Nylon 9. 712-0417A Nut,Jam Lock,5/8-18,Gr5,Nylon 10. 914-0126 11. 916-0104 Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 656-04025A D= 0e DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3; Spacer,Shoulder 54. 750-04303 Spacer,.875ID x 1.185OD 55. 750-04477A Spacer.... 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 29....
..., FlangeLock,3/8-16,Nylon 9. 712-0417A Nut,Jam Lock,5/8-18,Gr5,Nylon 10. 914-0126 11. 916-0104 Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia. Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 656-04025A D= 0e DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 3; Spacer,Shoulder 54. 750-04303 Spacer,.875ID x 1.185OD 55. 750-04477A Spacer.... 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 29....
Operation Manual
Page 35
...M4x 60 69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14 125 710-04943 Bolt 35 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 ...-04209 Nut 24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield 90 951-10647 ValveKit (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 28 710-04939 Stud, M6x117 29 710-04910 Stud...
...M4x 60 69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14 125 710-04943 Bolt 35 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 ...-04209 Nut 24 951-11111 ExhaustPipe Shield 90 951-10647 ValveKit (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 28 710-04939 Stud, M6x117 29 710-04910 Stud...
Operation Manual
Page 36
... 1 1 59 751-11356 GovernorArm Shaft 1 1 60 736-04461 Washer 1 1 61 -- Oil Filler Plug 1 1 74 -- Oil DrainPipe 1 1 78 736-04440 Washer 1 1 79 -- 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...
... 1 1 59 751-11356 GovernorArm Shaft 1 1 60 736-04461 Washer 1 1 61 -- Oil Filler Plug 1 1 74 -- Oil DrainPipe 1 1 78 736-04440 Washer 1 1 79 -- 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
... 1 137 -- NeedleValveSpring 1 139 = Float 1 140 = Fuel BowlGasket 1 141 -- RockerArm 2 10 710-04902 PivotBolt 2 11 = ExhaustValveAdjuster 1 12 = ExhaustValveSpringSeat 1 13 -- Float Pin 1 135 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 |= 0= -- 951-11021 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) -- 133 = Gasket,ThrottlePlate 1 134 -- O-Ring 1 74 -- PushRodGuide Plate 1 17 = CylinderHead- GovernorSeal 1 62 714-04078 CotterPin 1 70...
... 1 137 -- NeedleValveSpring 1 139 = Float 1 140 = Fuel BowlGasket 1 141 -- RockerArm 2 10 710-04902 PivotBolt 2 11 = ExhaustValveAdjuster 1 12 = ExhaustValveSpringSeat 1 13 -- Float Pin 1 135 -- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970 |= 0= -- 951-11021 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) -- 133 = Gasket,ThrottlePlate 1 134 -- O-Ring 1 74 -- PushRodGuide Plate 1 17 = CylinderHead- GovernorSeal 1 62 714-04078 CotterPin 1 70...