Craftsman 88970 Support Question
Craftsman 88970 Support Question
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Question posted by rgaskins24 on December 31st, 2010
Snowthrower 88970
My unit has multiple blades which the left half with shear pins don't rotate, the right half does by hand. Cannot understand why. Engine starts, no problem, unit propels butnone of the blades rotate.
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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. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORM1/0. 769-05136A
7/31/2009
Operation Manual - Page 4
...surethe impellerbladeshavestopped rotating.
3. ... safetydevicesin placeand working.
• Neverrun an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Alwaysusea clean-outtool...whichare notcoveredin this is the mostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwith snowthrowers. Wait 10secondsto be sureof yourfootingand keepa ... startercord(kickback)will pull hand and armtowardenginefasterthan youcan let go...
Operation Manual - Page 6
... and throw objects which can amputate hands and feet.
Engine exhaust contains
carbon
WARNING--
i
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the auger/impeller Contact with the rotating parts can cause serious personal injury. There are rotating
blades
WARNING--
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the rain
6 ventilated...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... thecarton and lay the sidesflat on upperhandleas shownin Figure1.As youare raisingthe handleupward,make surethat bothends
of thecarton.
3.
Align upperhandlewith the lowerhandle. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel).
Operation Manual - Page 12
...
Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all timesfor performancepurposes. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operating the snowthrower. It is not recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as it can easilypick up and throwloosegravel...
Operation Manual - Page 13
In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.Refer to Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection.Makesurethe throttleis set in the ...signof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to increasecabletension).
9. Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: 1. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...LEFT
CHUTEROTATE RIGHT
CHUTETiLTUP
The four-waychutecontroFM(Joystick)is locatedon the left .
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow...engine.It regulatesthe speedof theengine and will result in cold-weather starting. Depressingthe primerforcesfuel directlyinto _p the engine... to the left handle.Squeezethecontrol grip againstthe handleto engagetheaugersand start snowthrowing action.Releaseto ...
Operation Manual - Page 16
... reachesoperating
Read,understand,and followall instructionsand warningson the
temperatures. Makecertainboththe augercontrol and drivecontrolare in the
Oil The unit was shippedwith oil... ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6.
Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterin thefuel tank.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
NOTE:Allowthe engineto warm...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...snow throweris designedso that the pins mayshear.If theaugerswill not turn, checkto see if the pins havesheared.See Figure16. NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use and removeignitionkey. Toengagethe augersand startthrowingsnow,squeezethe auger controlagainstthe left handle.Releaseto stop . Keepthe key in use. 2. Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole when pushing.If engine...
Operation Manual - Page 20
.... Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it stops. 2.
Doingsowill hinder the snowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil.
NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten 1/2-turnafter the ...-0.80ram).
4. See Figure21.
Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. NOTE:Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft,...
Operation Manual - Page 21
... F6 positionseveraltimes. NOTE:Augersnot shown for clarity. Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Toremoveskid shoes: 1. Removethefour carriagebolts and hexflangenuts which secure
them tothe snowthrower. 2. Retightenthe lowerhex boltand repeatsteps1 through4. Retightenthehex nut. Thereshouldbe no resistancein the shiftlever...
Operation Manual - Page 24
... the snow thrower
by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. See Figure34. Drive Belt
To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sdrivebelt, proceedas follows:
1. b. Lift the drivebelt off the frictionwheeldisc and thenbetween
frictionwheeland frictionwheeldisc.See Figure33. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position. 3.
Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe...
Operation Manual - Page 26
... ensuretop performancefrom the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel...possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
26 If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it stops. Removeall fuel fromtank...
Operation Manual - Page 27
... looseor damaged.
5. Shearpin(s) sheared. Chuteassembledincorrectly. Movechokecontrolto RUNposition. 2.... Referto Serviceand Maintenancesection.
3. Unitfails to propel itself
1. Gascap vent hole plugged....start
Enginerunningerratically/ inconsistentRPM(huntingor surging) Excessivevibration
1. Changefrictionwheelor contactyour SearsParts& RepairCenter.
1. Enginefails to easily rotate...
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 Bolt,3/8-16x ...0338
Key Fiat Washer Oil Seal
43. 741-0661A
FlangeBearing
44. 918-0124A
ReducerHsg.-LH
45. 711-04284
Axle,Auger,26"
46. 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly-LH
47. 714-04040
BowTie CotterPin
48. 731-04870
Spacer
49. 741-0493A 50....
Operation Manual - Page 31
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
684-04112B
m=
W
HandleEngagemenAt ssemblyRH
2. _ 738-04367 3. 731-04894D 4. 684-04250
...RH Assy CotterPin
23. 712-04064
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 ChuteSupportBracket
D=
O
946-04396A
SpeedSelectorCable
...
Operation Manual - Page 33
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
656-04025A
D=
0e
DiscAssembly...04109
Pulley,Auger Drive,8.1x .5
59. 756-04113
Pulley,Half,V x 2.600OD
60. 756-04252 61. 790-00208C
Pulley,Half,3/8-Vx 1.7160OD Idler Bracket,WheelDrive
62. 684-04169
Idler ...20
24. 738-0924A
Screw,1/4-28,.375
25. 941-0245
Bearing,Hex Flangex .75ID
26. 941-0563
Bearing,Ball, 17x 40 x 12
27. ,746-04229
Clutch Cab...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...Bolt, M4x 60
69 715-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14
125 710-04943 Bolt
35 intakeand exhaustvalve)
25 710-04940 Bolt
92 951-10663A BlowerHousing
26 710-04915 Bolt
93 736-04455 Washer
...10635 HeaterBox
109 951-10662 Engine/DipstickCover
45 710-04930 Bolt
110 710-04905 Bolt
47 951-10648 PushRod Kit(incl. Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
1
951-11012 Bolt
70...
Operation Manual - Page 36
...1
58
-- Crankcase
1
1
77
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
126 715-04088
|= 0 =
DowelPin
127 951...1
67
--
Piston
1
55
--
Gasket,ThrottlePlate Float Pin EmulsionTube NeedleValve
137
--
Screw,M3x5 Lock Washer
152
...
148
--
149
--
CylinderHeadGasket
1
48
-- CoverComplete,Left Crankcase
1
1
72 710-04932 Bolt
7
1
...
Operation Manual - Page 37
... ValveCover
1
5
-- Float Pin
1
135
--
O-Ring
1
74
--
HeadCoverGasket
1
21 751-11289 MufflerGasket
1
30
=
CarburetorinsulatorGasket
1
31
=
CarburetorinsulatorPlate
1
32
=
CarburetorGasket
1
34
-- CylinderHeadGasket
1
60 736-04461 Washer
1
61
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
|=
0=
-- 951-11021 CarburetorKit...
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