Craftsman 88830 Support Question
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Question posted by drbolotov on December 22nd, 2011
How To Replace Oil?
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORM1/0. 769-05137C
8/06/2010 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Operation Manual - Page 2
...shoes,shaveplate, shearpins, spark plug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter. • Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups. Tire replacemenot r repaircausedby puncturesfrom... Type: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlug Gap:
SAE5W-30 37 ounces Approx.5 Quarts TorchF6RTC .020"to obtain repair or replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com This warranty covers...
Operation Manual - Page 5
... statelaws (if any way.
Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do so can resultin accidents,injuries or death. NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS Engineswhich are certifiedtocomplywith Californiaand...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... guide "_ on theengine.See Figure10. 10. SET-UP Shear Pins Holesare locatedin the handlepanelfor convenientshearpin storage. See Figure11.Referto the Operationsectionfor moreinformation regardingshearpin replacement.
NOTE: if the chutecontrol is notassembledcorrectlyit will not move freelynor will it movefully to the rearof the auger housingfor shippingpurposes. Theextensioncord forthe...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...Doingso may causeit to aid in deep snow.Theiruse is optionalfor normalsnowconditions.Maneuverthe snowthrowerso that the cutterspenetratea high standingsnow drift to assist snow fallingintothe augersfor throwing. PRIMER
DRIFT CUTTERS
Thedrift cuttersare designedfor use . OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil added throughthe oil fill.
Removethe key whenthe snowthroweris not...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...engine stopped. 1. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. 2. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyadd
oil (5%30, with skinor breathingof
)or... clean-outtool to the
rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable. Makesureit snaps intoplace.
DONOTuse...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem.
NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use... to snapback. REPLACING SHEAR PiNS The augersare securedto the spiralshaftwith shearpins and cotter pins.If the augersshouldstrikea foreignobject or ice jam, the snow throweris designedso that...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...hours Annuallyor 100 hours BeforeStorage
1. Gear shaftand Augershaft 1. Check 2. Tightenor replace 3. Change 1. NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto be surecorrectoil level is secure. ... stop engine.Wait untilall movingpartshavecometo a complete _stop.
Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick.If levelislow, slowlyadd oil until seated.
3. Removeoil drain plug.See Figure18on nextpage...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... reused. 3.
Checking Spark Plug
DO NOTcheckfor sparkwith spark plug removed.DO NOTcrank engine with a feelergauge.Correctas necessary by handto preventcross-threading. 5. Reinstallthe oil fillercap/dipsticksecurely.
Removethespark plug bootand use a sparkplug wrenchto
removethe plug.See Figure19. 2. Thegap shouldbe set to 1/4-turnafter the sparkplug seatsto compressthe washer.
19...
Operation Manual - Page 20
...The shaveplateand skid shoeson the bottomof the snowthrowerare subjectto wear.They shouldbe checkedperiodicallyand replaced whennecessary. Removethe two carriagebolts,washers(if equipped),and hex
\
flangenutsthat secureeach skid... get any oil on eachside), washers,and hex flangenuts.Referto Figure23. hotandcan
ine. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... removing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure27.
3. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine until itstops.
2. See Figure 29. 6. f
"_ _'
J Figure27...f
Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows:
1.
Skid Shoes
Referto...
Operation Manual - Page 23
...and
performingthe DriveControlCableAdjustmentfails to correctthe
problem,the frictionwheelmay needto be replaced,contact the nearest SearsParts& RepairCenter. Lift the drivebelt off ...7. PerfortmheAugeCr ontrtoelsot utlineindtheAssembsleyction
iO i
ofthismanual. Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. a. Use a wrenchto pivotthe idlerpulleytowardthe ...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...system
components,servicedor replaced.
•
1. Donot •
attemptto pourfuel from the engine.
•
2. Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of ...enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
24
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,...
Operation Manual - Page 25
...: and moR÷ on modelsso equipped).
1. Get a personalized maintenance plan for your home. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 3. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 4. Movechokecontrolto RUNposition. 2. Replaceauger belt. Referto Serviceand Maintenancesection.
5. Chuteassemblyclogged.
2. Primeengineas instructedin the OperationSection. 6. Replacedrive belt. Unitfails to help with...
Operation Manual - Page 27
...Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830
731-2635
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SnowRemovalToolMount
2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia.
3. GearboxAssembly,Auger,30" 28. 684-04267-0691 HousingAssembly,Auger30"
D=
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684-04107-4028 Spiral Assembly,LH
30.... Housing,Auger,LH Reduced Seal,Oil, .750x 1.00x .125 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .59 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750 Axle, Auger,30"
43. 914-0161 44....
Operation Manual - Page 29
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830
684-04112B
|= 0 =
HandleEngagementAssemblyRH
714-04040
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BowTie CotterPin
2. 738-04367 3. 731-...-04310A-0637 Chute SupportBracket
68. 753-06151
HandleAssembly
29. 946-04396A
Speed SelectorCable
69. 710-0599
Screw (Forgroundwire)
30. 736-04446
FiatWasher,.25x .630x .0515
70. 746-04528A
4-WayCable
31. 710-0895
Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x .75
746...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...14 CamshaftAss'y CrankcaseCoverGasket
61 736-04476 Washer
62 951-11960 65 951-11375
O-Ring Oil Seal
66 710-04971
Bolt, M8x 38
67 710-04972
Bolt, M8x 45
68...30 Bolt, M6x 8
87 951-11186 88 951-11312
AlternatorWire ClampBracket Flywheel
89 951-11313 90 951-11314 91 712-04220
Fan,Cooling Starter Cup Nut,Special,M16x 1.5
33 Craftsman Engine IViodel 483-SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...1
-- 951-11207
MufflerStudAss'y
142 951-11969 Bearing
1
109 710-04964 MufflerStud
2
35
NeedleValve
1
78
951-11350 Oil DrainPipeAss'y
1
q
-- FloatPin
1
68
710-05052 Bolt, M8x 35
2
o
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m
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951-11328A ShortBlock Ass'y
m
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-- 951-11330A GasketKit- Dipstick/ Cap
1
58
715-04092 DowelPin,7 x 14...
Operation Manual - Page 36
...'y
78 951-11350 Oil DrainPipeAss'y
1
79 736-04440 Oil DrainWasher
1
80 710-04906 Oil DrainPlug
1
--
951-11972
Oil FillTubeAssembly
73 751-11903 Oil FillTubeO-Ring
2
74
-- Oil FillTube
1
-- 751-11341A CrankcaseKit
50 951-11957 RadialBall Bearing
1
53 951-11958 GovernorSeal
1
77
--
Craftsman Engine IViodel 483=SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830
D=
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--
951-11340...
Operation Manual - Page 72
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