Craftsman 88830 Support Question
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Question posted by brownton on July 3rd, 2014
How Do I Remove Front Baffle On 700 Series B&s Mower?
The baffle is broken (ran into stump under weeds). I have removed the 2 screws on either side of it but there are metal pieces that protrude on either side. It is model 917.374366. The manual is no help. I do have a replacement baffle.
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORM1/0. 769-05137C
8/06/2010 Operator's Manual
PR0 FES S I0 NA
30" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88830
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all
safety rules and operating instructions.
Operation Manual - Page 2
...
© Sears Brands,LLC
Model Number Serial Number Date of ... IL 60179
EngineOil Type: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlug Gap:
SAE5W-30 37 ounces Approx.5 Quarts TorchF6RTC .020"to obtain repair or replacement, visit... r repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails,thorns,stumps,or glass. WarrantSy tatemen.t SafeOperationPractices SafetyLabels Assembly ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
Failureto do socan resultin serious injuryto the operatorand/ or bystanders.Keepthis manualin a safe placeforfuture and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacemenpt arts. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationand while performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Donot ...
Operation Manual - Page 4
... high transportspeedson slippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecare whenbackingup.
• If the machineshouldstart to coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. • Neveroverfill fueltank. Broken bones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscould result.
• If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredin this is the mostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers. Filltank to cleanout...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionosn off-seasonstorage. Do notcrank enginewith spark plug removed. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do so can resultin accidents,injuries or death. Other statesmayhavesimilarlaws. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Nevertamperwith safetydevices...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...
Chute
Figure2
// ..... %
Figure3
Figure1 8 NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. Removeand discard all packinginserts.
2. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Pull up and back on the ground...
Operation Manual - Page 12
Attachthedrift cutterswith the screwsand lock nuts removed
earlier.
Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rim assemblyto burst with...sidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure.
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe ...
Operation Manual - Page 13
..., call 1-800-4MY-HOME. Whentheauger controlis releasedand in damageto naturalstonepaversurfaces(e.g.sandstone,bluestone,limestone). Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers.
4. Confirmthat the augershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand
f
show NOsignsof motion.If anyauger showsANY signof
/
rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...(R) speeds.One (1) is the slowerand two (2) is the faster. NOTE: Donot turnthe key in an attemptto startthe engine.Doingso may causeit to aid in deep snow.Theiruse is the fastest.
Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe engine'scarburetor to break.
Removethe key whenthe snowthroweris not in use in cold-weatherstarting. SHIFT LEVER
6
The shiftleveris locatedon...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource. WHEEL STEERING CONTROLS Theleft and rightwheelsteeringcontrolsare locatedon theunderside of the handles.Squeezethe rightcontrolto turn left .
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup.
15
FOUR=WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM
CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. NOTE:Be sureto checkthe engineon a levelsurfacewith the ...oil in the disengaged(released)position.
2. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyadd
oil (5%30, with a minimumof 87 octane.Gasolinewith up for a few secondsto clear any remainingsnowand ice from...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...With the throttlecontrolin the Fast(rabbit) position,moveshift
leverinto one of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswith anythingotherthan Sears SKU#88389/0EM PartNo. 738-04124Areplacemenst hearpins. STOPPING THE ENGINE
After youhavefinishedsnow...
Operation Manual - Page 19
Reinstallthe drain plugand tightenit securely.
6.
Be careful notto touch the muffler. Reinstallthe oil fillercap/dipsticksecurely. Checking Spark Plug
DO NOTcheckfor sparkwith spark plug removed.DO NOTcrank engine with a feelergauge.Correctas necessary by handto preventcross-threading. 5. NOTE: Checkthe sparkplug oncea seasonor every 25 hoursof operation.Changethe sparkplug oncea...
Operation Manual - Page 20
...the hexshaft. hotandcan
ine. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine
until it restson
theauger housing. 3. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Wheels
At least oncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanand coat theaxles with a multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels. See Figure22. NOTE:Theskid...
Operation Manual - Page 21
... little slack.It shouldNOTbe tight. With thedrivecontrol released,pushthe snowthrowergently
forward.The unitshouldroll freely.
2. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Toadjustthis rod,proceedas follows: 1.
Retightenthe lowerhex boltand repeatsteps1 through4.
Pull outthe chute controlrod untilthe holein it lines...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure27.
3. Unhookthe supportbracketspringfromthe frame.
Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine until...See Figure 29. 6. b.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows:
1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingthe self...
Operation Manual - Page 23
Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. Lift the drivebelt off the frictionwheeldisc and ... fuel fromtank by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removetheplasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure27 on previouspage.
3. Removetheframe coverfrom the undersideof the snowthrower...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal storage shed,careshouldbe taken to prevent
deteriorationand...30 rnl) of oil on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance.
• If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24 PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER...
Operation Manual - Page 40
... compliant, assuming proper maintenance in graphical form on our emission labels.
For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. The... compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used :
Moderate:
Engine is certified to be certified to meet the United States Environmental...
Operation Manual - Page 72
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