Craftsman 88830 Support Question
Craftsman 88830 Support Question
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Question posted by iddavies on September 21st, 2015
Transmission
Where can I read about the transmission and the oil it uses? Thank you.
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on September 21st, 2015 9:49 AM
Odin
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Go to http://www.manualslib.com/manual/421352/Craftsman-88830-Professional-357-Cc-30-2-Stage-Snow-Thrower.html. That's a searchable online manual [search box is at the upper right].
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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FORM1/0. 769-05137C
8/06/2010
o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. 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
...shoes,shaveplate, shearpins, spark plug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter. • Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups. Tireor wheelreplacemenot r repairresultingfrom normalwear,...Hoffman Estates, 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 the web ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...observethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death. TRAiNiNG
• Read,understand,and followall instructionosn the machineand in this... symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand... will improvefooting on the machineand be used.
This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...
1. Align upperhandlewith the lowerhandle. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
a. Removeand discard any rubberbands,if present.Theyare
for packagingpurposesonly.
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1.
Removecotterpin,wing nut, and hexscrewfrom...
Operation Manual - Page 12
See Figure12.The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedto the top of the augerhousing with force sufficientto ...all timesfor performancepurposes. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...graveldriveway. Use a middleor lowerpositionwhenthearea to stop beforeadjustingthe
Figure15
augercontrol.
7.
Toadjustthe skid shoes: 1.
Moveskid shoesto desiredposition.See Figure14. 2. Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof skid shoeis againstthe
groundto avoidunevenwearon the skid shoes. 3. It shouldNOTbe tight.
2. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...turningthe rotarychoke knobto the CHOKEposition.Activating the chokecontrolclosesthe choke plateon thecarburetorand aids in use in deep snow.Theiruse is the fastest. KEY The key is the faster.
Forward
3...(ANSI).
14 NOTE: Donot turnthe key in cold-weatherstarting. OIL FILL Engineoil levelcan be checkedand oil added throughthe oil fill. f Drive Control Headlight Gas Cap
Drift Cutter
Chute ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
....Squeezethe rightcontrolto turn left handle) and the augerswill remainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stop . THROTTLE CONTROL
The augercontrol is locatedon the left .
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup.
15 DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL
DRIVE CONTROL
LOCK
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Pressingthe...
Operation Manual - Page 16
... and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6.
NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwith oil mayresult inenginesmoking,.... Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable.
Gasoline Use automotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombustionchamberdeposits)with a ...Read,understand,and followall instructionsand warningson the machineand in a well-ventilatedarea.
16
Neverusean oil...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... machine unattendedwith the engine running .
1. Removethekey.Removingthe key will reducethe possibilityof
unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. If engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition.
4. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to RUN position.If the enginefalters...
Operation Manual - Page 20
Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4.
Spray lubricantinsideshaft,and ... usethe otheredge. NOTE:Theskid shoeson this machinehavetwo wearedges.When one sidewears out, theycan be carefulnotto get any oil on eachside), washers,and hex flangenuts.Referto Figure23. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or 3-in-1oil) to the...
Operation Manual - Page 21
... holein it lines up slack in needof adjustment.Proceedas follows:
5. Drive Control
Whenthedrivecontrol is in the cable. 4. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.
The unitshouldnot
roll freely. 3. Removethecotterpin fromthe hole closestto the chute control
headon thechute controlinput. 2. Thereshouldbe no resistancein the...
Operation Manual - Page 22
...Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingtheauger controlcable. Loosenand removethe shoulderscrewwhich actsas a belt
keeper.
Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine until itstops.
2. Unhookthe supportbracketspringfromthe frame. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. See Figure...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...anyareasthat are operated. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to prevent
deteriorationand ...from the engine.
•
2.
Removesparkplug and pour approximately1 oz. (30 rnl) of oil on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer or gas appliance.
• If...Using a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains, springs,bearingsand cables.
Operation Manual - Page 27
...,RH Reduced 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. 715-04021... 790-00181-0637 Drift Cutter
56. 731-04871
Spacer,1.25OD x .75ID x 3/16
27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830
731-2635
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SnowRemovalToolMount
2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia.
3. L710-0347 4. 710...
Operation Manual - Page 29
...-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...Wing Nut,1/4-20
-- 725-05148t
Wire Harn.,HeatedGrip (Not Shown)
1 NotShown
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HandleEngagementAssemblyRH
714-04040
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BowTie CotterPin
2. 738-04367 3....
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
... Washer
1
56 951-10307 WoodruffKey
1
63
Oil DrainPlugAss'y
1
65 951-11375 Oil Seal
1
64
m
CrankcaseCover
1
81 951-11499 Oil Seal
1
65 951-11375 Oil Seal
66
710-04971 Bolt, M8x 38
67
710-04972 Bolt, M8x 45
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Operation Manual - Page 36
...Crankcase
1
81 951-11499 Oil Seal
1
36
intakeValve
1
--
951-10641
Oil DrainAss'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
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ExhaustValve
1
101
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Operation Manual - Page 37
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