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Question posted by mmachcinski on March 20th, 2010
Handle Is Wiggling Loose From Main Bracket. Tried To Fix 3 Xs. Still Not Correc
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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.
Operation Manual - Page 2
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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 warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveotherrightswhich vary from stateto state.
Sears will NOT pay ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...,hands,toes and feet and throwingdebris. This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safe operation practicesin this manualand on slipperysurfaces. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. PREPARATION
Thoroughlyinspecthearea wherethe equipmentisto be trainedand supervisedby an adult. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds...
Operation Manual - Page 4
....
• Neveroperatewith a missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keep all safetydevicesin placeand working.
• Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Safe Handling of Gasoline
•
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare •
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled
on...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.
Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. LOOSE... the handle.See Figure2. ASSEMBLY
1.
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. Securethehandle bytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in its bracket.
Remove...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...
Skid Shoes
The snowthrowerskid shoesare adjustedupwardat thefactory for
f
shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operat-
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 njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.
•...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to stop beforeadjustingthe augercontrol. 7. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger. 4.
Whentheauger controlis releasedand in the disengaged"up " position,walkto the front of the machine. 6. Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... six forward(F) speeds.Positionone (1)is the slowestand positionsix (6) isthe fastest.
ChuteAssembly
\
\
Clean Out
Tool
'\ \
Gas Cap
Auger Control
Chute Directional Control
Recoil Starter Handle
Electric Start Button
Augers
_
Skid Shoe
Outlet
J
Figure10
Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it'simportantto become acquaintedwith its controlsand features.Referto Figure10.
Operation Manual - Page 13
... the lefthandle) and the augerswill remainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stop .
Tochangethe directionin which snowis thrown,turnchutedirectional controlas follows: * Crankclockwiseto dischargeto the left handle.Squeezethecontrol grip againstthe handleto engagetheaugersand start snowthrowing action.Releaseto stop. Failureto do so will result in cold-weatherstarting,
OiL FILL Engineoil levelcan...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...-30,with clean,fresh,unleadedgasolinewith a minimum of 85 octane.Freshfuel preventsgumfrom formingin the fuel systemor on the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. If the oil levelis not up to providespacefor expansionof fuel. • Makesureto wipeoff anyspilledfuel beforestartingthe engine.
Gasoline •...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. Allowtheengine to slowlyrecoil. 6. ...smoothlybeforeeach chokeadjustment. 8. Toengagethe augersand startthrowingsnow,squeezethe
auger controlagainstthe left handle.Releaseto stop .
15
Figure11
Depressprimer.If it is 15°...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...
Oil Drain
0il FIll
Figure13
6.
See Figure14.
3. Slowlyremovethe snow hood,makingsurethat the primerbulb
hoseand ignitionwireremainconnected.See Figure14 inset.
4. Remountthe...030
(0.76ram)if necessary.See Figure15.
7.
Loosenand removethe mountingscrewsfromthe snow hood. IDonodt iscarwdithhousehowladsteC.hecwkithyoulrocaaluthori-
Checkelectrodegap with a feelergaugeand set gap ...
Operation Manual - Page 19
...slightly.See Figure21.
2. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to be...intermittentdrivewhileusing,the cable mayneed to increasecabletension).
7. Loosenthe lowerhexbolt on the drivecable bracket.See Figure 20.
6. Figure19 Figure20
Figure21 19 Retightenthe lowerhex bolt. ...
Operation Manual - Page 25
.... 2. Referto Serviceand Maintenancesection.
3. Enginefails to dischargesnow 1. Carburetornot adjustedproperly 1. Sparkplugwire loose. 2.
Unit fails to start
Enginerunserratically Engineoverheats Excessivevibration
1. Filltank with clean, freshgasoline. 5. Removeice and snow from gascap. Changefrictionwheelor contactyour SearsParts& RepairCenter.
1. Referto Serviceand...
Operation Manual - Page 27
...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...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...
Operation Manual - Page 29
...Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon
13. .790-00248B-0637 _ Bracket,Panel
14. 712-04081A
Nut, Hex,1/4-20,Shoulder
15. ...731-04869
D=
WO
Chute,FlangeKeeper
28. 746-04397
Cable,SpeedSelector
29. 749-04191A-0637 Handle,Upper,LH
30. 747-0697
... Handle,Upper,RH
50. 714-0145
Click Pin
51. 731-06471
HandlePanelCover
52. 712-3010
Nut, Hex,5/16-18
29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690
631...
Operation Manual - Page 31
...37x .105,1/4-20
24. 738-0924A
Screw,1/4-28,.375
25. 741-0245 26. 741-0563 2_ 746-04229...04168
Spacer,1.25x .75x 3.0 Axle, .75x 22"
39. 790-00218A-0637 Shift Bracket,Speed Selector
40. 710-0809
Hex Screw,1/4-20,1.25,Gr5
41. 710-0191
Hex...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...
Operation Manual - Page 36
...Snow Thrower Model 247.88690...690975 28 ...Main(HighAltitude) Kit-CarburetorOverhaul
Spacer-Carburetor Carburetor
Plug-Welch Valve-Throttle Float-Carburetor Kit-Needle/Seat Gasket-FloaBt owl
Key-Timing Plate-CylinderHead Seal-ORing(Dipstick) Connector-Hose(Carburetor) Line-Fuel(Formed) Screw(ControlBracket) Screw(FuelTank) Bali-RockerArm
Spring-Governor Gear-Governor
Washer(GovernorGear) Bracket...
Operation Manual - Page 37
Craftsman Engine IViodel 15C103-0661 For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88690
306 307 307A 307B 309
318 332 333 334 337 ...GasketSet-Engine Puller-Flywheel Screw(Carburetor) Wrench-SparkPlug Cup-Flywheel Plate-PawFl riction PawI-Ratchet Knob-ChokeShaft Bracket-Mounting Nut (GovernorControlLever) Dipstick Seal-DipstickTube Hose-Primer Bushing-GovernoCr rank Bolt(GovernorControlLever) Screw(ControlCover) ...
Operation Manual - Page 42
...,garagedoor openers,waterheaters,and othermajorhomeitems,in Canadavaries on some items. Forfull details call it may requirerepairfrom time to $1500if yourcoveredproductcan't be fixed
• Discountof 10%from a SearsrepresentativeT. hinkof usas a "talkingowner's manual." The RepairProtectionAgreementis a risk-freepurchase.If youcancel for any reasonduringthe productwarrantyperiod,wewill...
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