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How To Replace 618-04172a Gearbox Assembly
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Operation Manual - Page 1
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 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Operation Manual - Page 2
...purchasedate. • Normaldeteriorationand wearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement. Sears will NOT pay for: • Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse...Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber and dateof purchaseabove
2
WarrantSy tatemen.t SafeOperationPractices SafetyLabels Assembly Operation Service&Maintenanc.e
Page2 Pages3-6
Page7 Pages8-13 Pages14-17 ...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...Repairanydamagebefore startingand operating.
• Disengageall controlleversand stop enginebeforeyouleave the operatingposition(behindthe handles).Wait untilthe auger/ impellercomesto a completestop beforeuncloggingthechute assembly,makingany adjustments,or inspections.
• Neverput yourhand in a poorlyventilatedarea. Neveruse yourhand to no morethan1/2inch
belowbottomof filler neckto...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before attempting to assemble and
operate i
WARNING-- WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in ...while
machine
is running .
There are rotating
blades
WARNING-- housing or chute assembly. SAFETY SYMBOLS
This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. Read,understand,and...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). b. Removeand discard any rubberbands,if present... holesin the chute rod pointingupward.See Figure3. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. ASSEMBLY
1. Pull up and back on the ground. Placethe shiftleverin the F6position. ...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... to the rearof the auger housingfor shippingpurposes. SET-UP
Shear Pins
Holesare locatedin the plasticdashpanelfor convenientshear pin storage.See Figure11.Referto the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement.
Operation Manual - Page 12
...cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is not recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as necessary.
Refer to clear thechute assembly.
Retightennuts and boltssecurely...vingparts have. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,...
Operation Manual - Page 14
....
SHIFT LEVER
6
The shiftleveris locatedon the rightsideof the handle panel.
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...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...outtool to the
rear of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6. Shouldsnowand ice become lodgedin thechute assemblyduringoperation,proceedas followsto ...87 octane.Gasolinewith up for a few secondsto clear any remainingsnowand ice from thechute assembly.
• Refuelin a well-ventilatedarea with the enginestopped.Do not smokeor allowflamesor...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... overcomethe compression.Engine shouldstart.
REPLACING SHEAR PINS The augersare securedto the spiralshaftwith shearpins and cotter pins.If the augersshouldstrikea foreignobject or ice jam, the snow throweris designedso that the pins... use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole when ...
Operation Manual - Page 18
...
1. Lubewith lightoil 3. Engineoil
1. Fuelsystem
1. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick.If the levelis low, slowlyadd oil
untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh (H) and low(L), Figure17. 4.
Tightenor replace
3. Check
2. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...shoeson the bottomof the snowthrowerare subjectto wear.They shouldbe checkedperiodicallyand replaced whennecessary. Removethecarriageboltsand hexnuts whichattachit to be rotated1800to usethe otheredge....Figure24
/
4. Toremoveskid shoes: 1. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Loosenthe lowerhexbolt on the drivecable bracket.See Figure 25...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...See Figure27 on previouspage.
3. b. Back outthe stop bolt to be replaced.Followthe instructionsbelow.Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearor crackingand replaceif necessary.
1. J Figure32...Figure33.
7. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by runningengine until it stops.
2.
Carefullypivotthe snow throwerup and forwardsothat it restson
theauger housing. 4. ...
Operation Manual - Page 26
... high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
26 Cleandebrisfrom aroundengine,and under,around,and behind
muffler.Applya lightfilm of clean engineoil ...needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system
components,servicedor replaced.
•
1.
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to rust. Removeall fuel...
Operation Manual - Page 27
...to easily rotate 180 1. Removeobject fromauger with clean,freshgasoline. 5. Referto Assembly section.
4. Extensioncordnot connected(when
usingelectricstartbutton,on modelsso equipped).
1. Drivecable.../ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Excessivevibration
1. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 4. Sparkplug wiredisconnected. 3. Chuteassemblyclogged.
2. Replacedrive belt...
Operation Manual - Page 29
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
731-2643
D=
0
Clean-OutTool
2. 712-04065
FlangeLockNut
3. 756-0981B
Flat IdlerPulley
4. 710-0347
Hex...20x 0.75
17. 731-2635
Clean-outToolMtg.Bracket
18. 684-04264-0721 AugerHousingAssembly,26-inch
19. 712-04064
FlangeLock Nut,1/4-20
20. 918-04172A
GearboxAssembly,26-inch
21. 731-06439
Slide Shoe
22. 710-0451
CarriageBolt
23. 790-00121-...
Operation Manual - Page 31
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
684-04112B
m=
W...FlangeLockNut, 1/4-20
24. 732-0193
CompressionSpring
25. 790-00311A-0637 Shift Lever
26. 790-00248B-0637 PanelBracket
27. 738-04125
ShoulderScrew
28. 684-04311A-0637 ...
35. 710-04187
Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x 0.5
36. 684-04343
4-WayChuteControTlM Assembly
3_ 749-04191A-0637 UpperHandleLH
38. 710-04326
Screw,#8-16x 0.50
39...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...Assembly,Rod
5. 710-0627 6. 710-0788
Hex Screw,5/16-24,.750,Gr5 Screw,1/4-20,1.000
7. 710-1652
Screw,1/4-20x .625
8. 712-04065
Nut, FlangeLock,3/8-16,Nylon
9. 712-0417A
Nut,Jam Lock,5/8-18,Gr5,Nylon
10. 914-0126 11. 916-0104
Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia.
RH
634-04147A-0911 WheelAssembly- Craftsman Snow Thrower... IViodel 247.88970
656-...Flangex .75ID
26. 941-0563...
Operation Manual - Page 35
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
1
951-11012 Bolt
70 751-11371 Gasket-CrankcaseCover
2
951-11054 ValveCover
72 710.... intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl. intakeand exhaustvalve)
25 710-04940 Bolt
92 951-10663A BlowerHousing
26 710-04915 Bolt
93 736-04455 Washer
27 951-10642A MufflerShroud
94 710-04914 Bolt
28 710-04939 Stud,...
Operation Manual - Page 36
...--
147
--
Oil Filler Plug
1
1
74
--
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
126 715-04088
|= 0 =
DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710-05003 Bolt
129...
134
--
135
--
136
--
ThrottleShaft ThrottlePlate
150
--
151
-- Idle Jet Assembly Idle SpeedAdjustingScrew FuelBowl
56 751-11283
73
--
74
-- HeadCoverGasket
1
21 751-...
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