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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. Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRH
26" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88970
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all
safety rules and operating instructions. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORM1/0. 769-05136A
7/31/2009
Operation Manual - Page 2
..., electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improper
storage,failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil, or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontained in materialand workmanship.
Sears will NOT pay for: • Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse, includingbutnot limitedto augers,auger paddles,skid shoes,shaveplate,shear
pins, sparkplug,air cleaner...
Operation Manual - Page 3
....Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like...will improvefooting on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands...,toes and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death. Neverattemptto make...
Operation Manual - Page 4
... accessoriesapprovedby the manufacturer (e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).
• Whenstartingengine,pull cord slowlyuntilresistanceis felt, then pull rapidly.Rapidretractionof startercord(kickback)will pull hand and armtowardenginefasterthan youcan let go. Broken bones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscould result.
• If situationsoccur whichare notcoveredin this is the mostcommoncauseof...
Operation Manual - Page 5
...(SAI)and ThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.Referto the maintenanceand adjustmentsectionsof this product hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7) years,or 60 hoursof operation.At the end of theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealer to preventunintendedstarting...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...are rotating
blades
WARNING-- WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which can amputate hands and feet. ventilated
area. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the...personal injury.
ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling.
ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).... f
2.
Observethe lowerreararea of the centercableare positionedproperlyin the brackets.
ASSEMBLY
1. Tightenhandknobs securingupper handleto lowerhandle.
b.
Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on upperhandleas shownin Figure1.As youare raisingthe handleupward,make...
Operation Manual - Page 10
...snugglyintothe inputshaft. 7, Insertthe hexend of chute rod intothe inputshaftbelowjoystick on handlepanel,Make sureto line up with the hole in the hexend of chute rodwith...
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Figure8
Figure7
Figure9
10 Supportthe rear of the dashpanelwith one hand whileinsertingthe chute rodwith yourotherhand to ensurethe chute rod is usedto achievefurtherengagementof the hexend of chute ...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...have. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if ...Tool Figure12
Figure13 NOTE:Equaltire pressureis to be maintainedat all times. Loosenthe four hexnuts (two on each side)and carriagebolts. See Figure12.The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... augercontrol.Repeatthis several times.
5. It shouldNOTbe tight. 2. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4.
Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Auger Control
Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyread and followall instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyoursnow...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...5
Placethe shiftleverinto anyof eightpositionsto controlthe
4
directionof travel and groundspeed.
f Drive Control
Chute Assembly
Gas Cap
Shift Lever
z Four-WayChuteControP (Joystick) J
Auger Control
CleanOut
Tool \
\
Mumer \
Primer
___
\
\
Recoil Starter Handle
FUEL LEVEL
Key
Throttle Control
Augers
Skid Shoe Figure15
Choke Control
/ Oil Drain
Electric Starter Button
Electric...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...grip againstthe handleto engagetheaugersand start snowthrowing action.Releaseto stop. Failureto do so will shutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition. SKID SHOES
Positionthe skid shoesbasedon surfaceconditions.Adjustupward ...Joystick)is locatedon the left .
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown,pivotthe chute controlleverforwardto tilt the chute downand backwardto tilt the chuteup.
Operation Manual - Page 16
...powercordand plug,and is convenientlyfastenedto the rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. DO NOTuse E85gasoline.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
NOTE:Allowthe engineto warm up...)untiloil level registersbetweenhigh (H) and low(L). CLEAN-OUT TOOL
Neveruse yourhandsto cleara cloggedchute assembly.Shut off engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. o
Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2.
STOPPING THE ENGINE After youare finishedsnow-throwingr,un enginefor a few minutes beforestoppingto help dry off any moistureon the engine. 1. sibilityof...
Operation Manual - Page 20
Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or 3-in . (0.60=0.80 rnrn)
hot and can
ine. See Figure21. Wheels
At least oncea season,removebothwheels....
Operation Manual - Page 21
... 25.
........
6. Loosenthe hex nuton the shiftcable indexbracket.See Figure
24.
3. Checktheadjustmentof the drivecontrolas follows:
1. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Figure24
/
4. Retightenthe lowerhex boltand repeatsteps1 through4.
NOTE:Augersnot shown for clarity. Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forward speedposition(F6...
Operation Manual - Page 22
...self-tappingscrews.See Figure27.
3. BELT REPLACEMENT
f
Auger Belt
To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows:
1. Skid Shoes
Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionosn adjustingthe skid... Toachievemorechute control rodengagementin the inputshaft under the handlepanel,thechute controlrod will haveto be adjusted.Refer to Figure26. Removethe cotter pin fromthe hole...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...
frictionwheeland frictionwheeldisc.See Figure33. Stop Bolt f
Figure33
J Figure34
24 a. Removethe framecoverfrom the undersideof thesnow thrower
by removingself-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 5. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until it restson...
Operation Manual - Page 26
... storage shed,careshouldbe taken to rust. PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to prevent
deteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel systemor...possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
26 Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.
• Storein a clean,dry and wellventilatedarea awayfrom...
Operation Manual - Page 42
... time. FAMILY YBSXS.3192VA 274812
GDOC-10018R2evA. 42 makes this information available to the consumer on the emissions label... the number of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.
engines will be certified to meet...form on our emission labels. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is a generic representation of actual engine running time for a...
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