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Craftsman 247.88852 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 247.88852 Owner's Manual

9 horse power 26” two-stage wheel drive snow thrower
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Owner's Manual
9 Horse Power
26" Two-Stage Wheel Drive

Snow Thrower

Model No.
247.888520
CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.
770-10057B
(10/98)

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  • Page 1: Snow Thrower

    9 Horse Power 26” Two-Stage Wheel Drive Snow Thrower Model No. 247.888520 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. 770-10057B (10/98)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Two -Year Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual.) The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    hand in the discharge or collector openings. Use a stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the discharge opening. • Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop the engine and remove the key. • When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
  • Page 5 Lay the hardware pieces from the hardware pack on the figure here and you will have automatically sorted these according to the steps of the assembly procedure described later. (Only one unit of each hardware has been shown per group. The number in parenthesis indicates the total number of the hardware needed in that group.) Lock Washer...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    Two-Piece Chute Crank Discharge Chute IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil in the engine, but without gasoline. After assembly, see OPERATION section of this manual for fuel selection and fill-up. NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your snow thrower, stand behind the unit with the engine farthest away from you.
  • Page 7 • Secure bottom hole in the handle to the snow thrower using 5/16 x0.75" hex bolt and lock washer from the hardware pack (group A on page 5 ). Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2. Lock Washer & Hex Bolt (1-3/4”) Right Handle Lock Washer &...
  • Page 8 Look under this for Handle Panel Support Figure 5 • You may have to loosen the carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which secure the lower chute crank bracket to the extension on the left side of the chute assembly. See Figure 6. Lower Chute Crank Bracket Figure 6...
  • Page 9 • Ensure there is a hex jam nut threaded all the way up the threaded portion of the Z fitting; extras are supplied in the hardware pack. See Figure 10. • Place the clutch grip in the raised (up) position. Outer portion of cut-out Hex Jam...

  • Page 10: Final Adjustments

    • Pull on the cable and rotate it around the bottom of the trigger, with the inner cable in the slot, until the cable end can be pushed into the trigger housing and snapped tight. See Figure 12. Note: When the cable is installed correctly, you should not be able to pull the cable out of the trigger housing.
  • Page 11 should be no resistance in the shift lever, and the wheels should turn. • If you face resistance when moving the shift lever or the snow thrower wheels stop when they should not, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Lever Distance Lever Chute Crank Lamp Right Turn Trigger Skid Shoe Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards B71.3 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). OPERATION Choke Muffler Ignition Primer Discharge Chute Auger Figure 17 Meets ANSI Safety Standards...

  • Page 13: Operating Controls

    Operating Controls (See Figure 17.) Chute Crank The chute crank is located on the left hand side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute crank as follows: turn clockwise to discharge to the left; turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

  • Page 14: To Start Engine

    lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea- son. See storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. To Start Engine WARNING : Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting or operating.
  • Page 15 • Push down on the starter button until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time. This electric starter is thermally protected. If overheated, it will stop automatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required).

  • Page 16: Operating Tips

    • Engage the auger control and traction drive control levers following instructions above. • The interlock feature will allow you to remove your left hand from the auger control lever. • When clearing the first pass through the snow, control the traction speed of the snow thrower according to the depth and condition of snow.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.

  • Page 18: Engine Oil

    Lubrication For a view of the lubrication points on the snow thrower, see Figure 19. Sprocket Shaft • Lubricate the sprocket shaft with grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation. IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the friction wheel and the drive plate.

  • Page 19: Spark Plug

    • Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely. • Remove dipstick and check. If oil is not up to the FULL mark on dipstick, add 5W30 oil. Changing Oil Change engine oil after first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter.

  • Page 20: Service & Adjustment

    SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Always stop the engine, dis- connect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug before performing any adjustments or repairs. Never attempt to clean the chute or make any adjustments while the engine is running. Adjustments WARNING: Never attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running.
  • Page 21 Carburetor WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and mufflers. Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature, altitude and load.
  • Page 22 Nut, Washer Figure 25 • Standing in the operating position, lift up on the handles and pull the frame assembly rearward. The frame and the housing will separate, and the rear auger belt will come off the pulley. Maintain control of the frame assembly while pulling it.
  • Page 23 Figure 29 • Pull the idler pulley away from the drive belt and remove the belt from the engine pulley. You will find the idler pulley in front of the engine and under the belt cover that you removed earlier. See Figure 30.
  • Page 24 Note: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be certain to remove it. Carburetor If you think the carburetor needs to be adjusted, see your nearest authorized Sears Service Outlet. Sprocket Shaft Hex Hub of Sprocket...

  • Page 25: Off-Season Storage

    OFF-SEASON STORAGE If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or longer, it needs to be prepared for storage. Also, at the end of the snow season, you should follow the same set of instructions and store the snow thrower properly for the off-season.

  • Page 26: Trouble-Shooting

    Remove object from auger. Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual. Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance section of this manual. For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your nearest SEARS service center.

  • Page 27: Accessories

    These accessories were available when the snow thrower was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your snow thrower.
  • Page 28 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx, is painted polo green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0689.
  • Page 29 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 Key. No. Part No. Description 05931 Bearing Housing 684-0040B Auger Housing Assy. 26” 684-0055A Auger Housing Assy. 30” 684-0065 Impeller Assy. 12” dia. 705-5226 Chute Reinforcement 710-0260 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .62”...
  • Page 30 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 Drive Clutch Cable routed below axle and hooked here NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part.
  • Page 31 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 Key. No. Part No. 618-0043 Dogg Assembly: RH 618-0044 Dogg Assembly: LH 618-0303A Shift Assembly: Steerable Drive 656-0012A Friction Wheel Disc Assy. 684-0014B Shift Rod Assembly 684-0042B Bearing 684-0130 Transmission Frame Assembly...
  • Page 32 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 700- xxxx, is painted polo green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0689.
  • Page 33 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 Part No. 629-0058 Harness for Headlight 684-0008A- Shift Arm Assembly 0637 684-0053 Chute Crank Assembly 684-0066 Hardware Pack* 684-0102 Handle Panel Assembly w/ Tilt 684-0111 Handle Assembly Engagement (L.H.) 684-0112 Handle Assembly Engagement (R.H.)
  • Page 34 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 Key. No. Part No. 712-0324 732-0705 — Key. No. Part No. 734-1709 738-0994 714-0143 Description Hex Lock Nut: 1/4-20 Cable Guide Craftsman Engine model 143.999005 Description Wheel Assembly: 16.5 x 4.8 steerable Axle: 0.75”...
  • Page 35 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 IMPORTANT: For a properly working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-Belts are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below.
  • Page 36 Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888520...
  • Page 37 Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888520 Part Description 35385 Cylinder 27652 Dowel Pin 650820 Screw — Oil Drain Extension 30969 Extension Cap 30699C Governor Rod 30700 Governor Yoke 650494 Screw 33454 Governor Lever 29916 Governor Lever Clamp 651028 Screw, Torx 34663...
  • Page 38 Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888520 Table continued from previous page Part Description 35447A Blower Housing 650788 Screw 29747B Screw, Torx 264A 650802 Screw 33272B Cylinder Head Cover 35056 Muffler 31588 Locking Plate 651002 Screw 33013 Starter Bubble Cover 650760...
  • Page 39 Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888520 CARBURETOR Part Description 640052 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631776A Throttle Shaft & Lever Ass’y. 1 631970 Throttle Return Spring 631778 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw 632112 Choke Shaft &...
  • Page 43 800-659-7084 semana días domicilio, entrega piezas 800-676-5811 semana días domicilio, reparación llamar puede contar puede usted electrónicos reparación ofrecer complace Llame ordenar Para día, horas Llame servicio pedir Para español, Sears, domésticos servicio Sears...

  • Page 44: Fallas

    Llene combustible. combustible. estabilizador días treinta más durará combustible gasolina tanque llene combustible, OFF. posición regulador correctora FALLAS Sears. manual, este ingles version cercano, más SEARS Servicio sección correa correa Reemplace manual. este Ajustes correa Reemplace manual. este propulsor.

  • Page 45: Temporada

    seca. limpia área página lubricación recomendaciones motor exterior suciedad cables. rodamientos cadenas, especialmente siliconas, usando equipo, Recubra oxidación. equipo proteger cuidado tenerse ventilado almacenamiento motorizado equipo tipo cualquier Nieve Expulsor bujía. colocar Vuelva aceite. para veces varias motor arrancar dentro bujía orificio aceite...
  • Page 46 haberlo gasolina, tapa plástico trozo extraer antes. extrajeron cuatro propulsor cubierta armadura. izquierdo izquierdo rodamiento cuidadosamente derecho rodamiento hexagonal Figura piñón hexagonal Cubo hexagonal Separador Separador Pinon Piñón Figura hexagonal. piñon deslizar fricción rueda hexagonal cubo posición Coloque extraer nieve limpiadora hexagonal, piñón...
  • Page 47 fricción rueda conjunto cambios brazo conjunto funcionamiento para fricción simétricamente ensamblar importante fuerza. igual rotación seis ajustando fricción, rueda fricción rueda goma nueva fricción. rueda plancha fricción rueda goma Extraiga conjunto lados ambos tornillos propulsor. entre fricción rueda conjunto suelto colgar deberá...
  • Page 48 cubierta autoroscantes tornillos armadura. sobre apoye adelante arriba hacia nieve limpiadora autoroscantes. tornillos extrayendo frente correa plástica cubierta gasolina. tapa debajo plástico coloque nieve limpiadora gasolina correa. frente espiral cable arandela cabello broche conjunto canaleta manija planas. arandelas tornillos motor delantera correa cubierta...
  • Page 49 lesiones. resultar puede así hacerlo correa. reemplaza persona otra vuelque evitar para nieve limpiadora bastidor firmemente sujete operativa, parada persona, importante asistente. ayuda correa cambiar intente ADVERTENCIA: figura bastidor. espiral bastidor conjunto fijan arandelas hexagonales tuercas Figura plana arandela cabello broche Extraiga figura...

  • Page 50: Ajuste

    panel canaleta remoto control retroceda avance canaleta, ángulo ajustar Para fábrica. canaleta remoto control manual. este Control canaleta. conjunto ángulo nieve, despide cual distancia Canaleta nieve. expulsor Final Ajuste sección instruido propulsor control correcto ajuste Figura cambios Varilla Casquillo cabello. manijas) panel abajo...
  • Page 51 Figura Porcelana solvente lavando cepillando raspando limpiarse arena. chorro bujía bujía. correcto tipo para lista Refiérase temporada. cada bujía reemplazo recomienda horas cada menos .030" separación reajuste motor. manual refiérase más Para porcelana. agrietada está mellados, están electrodos bujía bujía. inspeccione bujía.

  • Page 52: Mantenimiento

    SERVICIO* FECHAS horas veinticinco cada menos hélice tracción controles sí entre bloquean varas extremos levas Propulsor Traccion/Control funcionamiento. después menos temporada aceite cambios vara cambios mecanismo Lubrique Cambios propulsora. placa fuera aceite grasa toda Mantenga funcionamiento. después menos temporada grasa engranajes Lubrique regular...
  • Page 53 regulador Mueva mango mango Suelte Tire cordón Desconecte regulador Mueva botón botón Suelte Presione arrancar Después Arrancado motor. está mientras ajustes efectuara ADVERTENCIA: limpiar intente Nunca limpiadora bien limpie posible prevenir para Motor" abajo listadas precauciones seguir abajo. hacia roca pedregullo sobre usar...

  • Page 54: Motor

    propulsor. embrague cambios palanca mueva embrague suelte hasta izquierdo embrague mantener debe mecanismo solamente. espiral embrague empuñadura derecho. propulsor empuñadura oprima enganchada, espiral embrague empuñadura engancharla. para mango, contra espiral embrague empuñadura limpiadora operación familiarizado hasta lentas más velocidades nieve condiciones para apropiada...

  • Page 55: Bujía

    FAST posición acelerador desenganchada posición embrague palancas (vertical). abierta posición combustible corte válvula metal punta fijo bien (dentro bujía cable extremo Asegúrese bujía. bujía Preparación. instrucciones final” “Ajuste sección instrucciones según Reajuste desenganchadas. embrague empuñaduras fin) espirales motriz (rueda señales muestra unidad inmediatamente...
  • Page 56 Mientras ojos. objetos resultar puede nieve futura. referencia para manual este Guarde nieve expulsor figura ESTE NIEVE EXPULSOR OPERACION conforman Sears nieve veloz más atrás) hacia (todo operador “R” (R). retroceso velocidades Retroceso—dos seis número posición lenta. más posición velocidades.
  • Page 57 Figura carro Pernos hexagonales Tuercas deslizante tuercas seguramente Figura zapatas irregular desgaste para suelo sobre apoyada esté deslizante inferior superficie toda Asegúrese posición deslizantes zapatas carro pernos hexagonales cuatro aflojando deslizantes zapatas suelo. raspadora placa borde entre espacio suficiente hacia deslizantes zapatas ajuste...
  • Page 58 embrague. exceso haber Debe goma. comprimido esté hasta embrague empuñadura sobre adelante hélice, control ajuste inspeccionar Hélice nieve. expulsor puede instrucciones seguir antes necesarios finales ajustes según ajustes inspeccione nieve, expulsor Ensamble Figura cable Alternador combustible. tanque debajo alternador cable dentro cable Enchufe...
  • Page 59 ranura lado mismo alimente mango. panel exterior lado través gatillo cable Giro Gatillos Ajustes. sección instrucciones cambios vara correcto ajuste asegúrese nieve, expulsor Figura ferretería. grupo cabello broche 5/16 otra cambios palanca casquillo palanca orificio inserte reloj agujas contrario orificio, dentro deslice casquillo...
  • Page 60 Figura Figura motor. cable guía dentro canaleta panel desde extienden cables libremente. asegurar para última, esta gire canaleta, manivela canaleta. superior soporte hexagonal hexagonal perno ajuste llave, canaleta. manija soporte hexagonal hexagonal perno ajuste inglesa llave mueve asegurarse para manija usando canaleta, completamente...
  • Page 61 acopado lado Asegúrese tuerca acopada arandela Asegure izquierda. superior manija panel soporte canaleta, soporte través hexagonal ferretería. conjunto grupo ferretería soporte este Ubique manijas. soporte interior lado canaleta manija soporte coloque figura según manijas, panel Canaleta Manivela 7/16". llaves canaleta. fácil más movimiento...

  • Page 62: Ensamblado

    Figura este ajuste página conjunto seguridad arandela 5/16x3/4" hexagonales pernos expulsor mango fondo orificio mismo. sobre hélice control etiqueta mismo sobre tracción propulsor etiqueta derecho mango puede Usted nieve. expulsor lado posición derecho mango piso. sobre coloque control Conjunto bujía. aléjese desconectado cable...
  • Page 63 plana soldada Tuerca cable Amarre plana Arandela canaleta manija Soporte 1/4-20 Arandela Hexagonal Tuerca canaleta 1/4-20 reborde Tuerca contener puede ferretería conjunto mitad ilustradas están piezas FERRETERIA giro Gatillo Casquillo Phillips Tornillo cabello Broche .75” 1/4-20 hexagonal Perno reborde Retén 1/4-20 hexagonal Perno...
  • Page 64 Bujía tiempos Aceite raspadora Barra gasolina Recipiénte Correa usted. para repuesto piezas ordenar pueden Sears tiendas ma-yoría nieve, expulsor modelo número provea usted Cuando servicio. catálogos centros Sears minoristas tiendas mayoría disponibles también Están nieve. expulsor compró cuando disponibles estaban...
  • Page 65 Sears. nieve sígalos significado, entienda juego altas ¡¡¡significa indicar máquina domésticos. Mantenga guía Para necesario. desenganchen para embrague Inspeccione •...

  • Page 66: Segura

    Inspeccione cercano. Sears disponible Esta federales. pueden Estados Otros California). arriba indicado California debe chispas supresor cumpla chispas supresor matorrales, bosques, cubiertas...
  • Page 67 Unidos. servicio centro/departamento proprietario. falla doblados cigüeñles incluyendo bujias. raspodara placa deslizantes, fines para nieve expulsor costo libre reparará Sears proprietario, punto puesto lubricado mantenido, INFORMACIÓN Fallas...23 ...22 temporada ...19 ...17 Page futura. guardarios compra deberia Usted 143.999005 pegado...
  • Page 68 (10/98) 770-10057B Form 60179 Estates, Hoffman Propietario Co., Roebuck Sears, equipo. este operar antes seguridad instrucciones reglas todas siga Precaución: 247.888520 Modelo FUERZA CABALLOS NIEVE EXPULSOR Manual...

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