Craftsman 88830 Support Question
Craftsman 88830 Support Question
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Question posted by eatonjr on February 6th, 2013
Craftsman 88830 Snowthrower Runs Rough Once Warm.
Starts immediately on full choke, runs rougher as it warms up, roughest when fully warmed up, can't take off choke (can only put the choke up one tick)
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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. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORM1/0. 769-05137C
8/06/2010
Operation Manual - Page 2
... purchaseabove
2 Sears Brands ManagementCorporation, 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 site: www.craftsman.com This warranty covers ONLYdefects in general,fuel shouldbe used within30 daysof its purchasedate. WarrantSy tatemen...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...
• Be familiarwith all machineswith electricstartengines. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like.
Alwayswear safetyglassesor...while performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual. Failureto do socan resultin ...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...situationsoccur whichare notcoveredin this is the mostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers. Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty damageor personalinjurycausedby a ricochet.
•... theauger/impellerwhentransportingor not in the dischargeor collectoropenings.Do not unclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running .
• Allowengine to vibrateabnormallys, top the engine, disconnectthe...
Operation Manual - Page 5
...runawayengineand cause it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking order by theoperator.Inthe State of Californiathe aboveis required bylaw (Section4442 of engine governor. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutestoclear snowfrom machineand preventfreezeup of the engine. Do notcrank enginewith spark plug removed. Federallawsapplyon federallands.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Nevertamperwith...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...(s) before refueling. SAFETY SYMBOLS
This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside
while
machine
is running . There are rotating
blades
WARNING--
WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before attempting
to assemble and
WARNING-- WARNING...
Operation Manual - Page 12
Drift Cutters 1.
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,ifdesired,priorto operatingthe snowthrower.
ADJUSTMENTS
Skid Shoes
The snowthrowerskid shoesare adjustedupwardat thefactory for tiremanufacturer'srecommendedpsiand deflate(or inflate)the tires as necessary...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... the chute directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowing process.If the ...lever to the rightor to the left.
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the... CONTROL
CHUTETiLTUP
j,
The four-waychutecontrolTM (Joystick)is running.
AUGERS Whenengaged,the auger bladesrotateand drawsnowintothe auger housing....
Operation Manual - Page 16
...snow thrower...warm up to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButyl Ether)canbe used. Makesureit snaps intoplace. CLEAN-OUT TOOL
Neveruseyourhandsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut loft engineand remainbehindhandlesuntil all timesto avoidthe possibilityof electricshock. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting... running....
Operation Manual - Page 17
... chokecontrol to RUN position.If the enginefalters,restartengineand run with choke at half-chokepositionfor...CHOKE IJl position(coldenginestart). Returnrope SLOWLYto originalposition.If required,repeatthis step.
5. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)'_ position.
3. Pushstarterbuttonto start... the snow thrower. 2. If engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition.
4. If engineis warm,placechokein ...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... by handto preventcross-threading. 5. . Reinstallthe drain plugand tightenit securely.
6. Thoroughlywashyour handswith soap andwater as soonas possibleafter handling usedoil. Figure18 Spark Plug
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If the enginehas been running,the mufflerwill be reused. 3. Be careful notto touch the muffler. Removethespark plug bootand use a sparkplug wrenchto
removethe plug.See Figure19. 2.
Operation Manual - Page 20
... to the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.See Figure 23. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4.
Removethe two carriagebolts,washers(if equipped),and hex
\
flangenutsthat secureeach skid shoeto the snowthrower.
2. To removeshaveplate:
1. hotandcan
ine.
SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES
The shaveplateand skid...
Operation Manual - Page 23
... thesprintgotheframeafteirnstallinagreplacemaeungt ebrelt. Drive Belt
Toremoveand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. Removetheplasticbelt coveron...tappingscrewswhich secureit. Removethebelt from enginepulleyas follows.
Removetheframe coverfrom the undersideof the snowthrower
by runningengine untilit stops.
2. Slip the drivebelt off enginepulley. 4. ...
Operation Manual - Page 27
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88830
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684-04107-4028 Spiral Assembly,LH
30. 684-... .125 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .59 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750 Axle, Auger,30"
43. 914-0161 44. 715-04021
Key,Hi-pro3/16x 5/8 Pin, Dowel,....
Operation Manual - Page 29
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HandleAssembly
29. 946-04396A
Speed SelectorCable
69. 710-0599
Screw (Forgroundwire)
30. 736-04446
FiatWasher,.25x .630x .0515
70. 746-04528A
4-WayCable
31. ...
Wing Nut,1/4-20
-- 725-05148t
Wire Harn.,HeatedGrip (Not Shown)
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2. 738-04367 ...
Operation Manual - Page 33
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IgnitionCoil Ass'y IgnitionCoil Bolt Coil Assy.Charge
85 710-04969 86 710-04966
Bolt, M6x 30 Bolt, M6x 8
87 951-11186 88 951-11312
AlternatorWire ClampBracket Flywheel
89 951-11313 90 951-11314 91 712...
Operation Manual - Page 35
NeedleValve
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951-11350 Oil DrainPipeAss'y
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CrankshaftKit
59
951-11959 CamshaftAss'y
1
50 951-...
Operation Manual - Page 36
...123 951-11967 ValveCoverGasket
1
130 951-11315 CarburetorInsulatorGasket
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131 951-11316 CarburetorInsulatorPlate
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132 951-11223 CarburetorGasket
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CrankcaseCoverKit
50 951-11957 RadialBall Bearing
1
60 951-11376 CrankcaseCoverGasket
1
61 736-04476 Washer
1
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Operation Manual - Page 37
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Operation Manual - Page 40
... hours of operating hours for 500 hours of actual running time. This information is used :
Moderate:
Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250... & Maintenance Instructions. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is displayed in accordance with an intermediate rating...
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