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Craftsman 944.529571 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 944.529571 Owner's Manual

1450 series b&s engine 27" two-stage power-propelled snow thrower
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
944.529571
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and instructions
Before
Operating
This
Equipment
!
14_
SE IES
E
27" TWO-STAGE
POWE
-P
ELLE
OW TH
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
E
Sears Canada,
inc., Toronto,
Ontario
MSB 2B8

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 944.529571 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment Sears Canada, SE IES 27" TWO-STAGE POWE OW TH • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts inc., Toronto,...
  • Page 2 Safe Operation This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. & Look for this symbol to point out ira= portant safety precautions. CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
  • Page 3 6. Whencleaning, repairingorinspectingthesnowthrower, stoptheengine andmakecertain thecollector/impel- ler andall moving parts havestopped.Disconnect thesparkplugwireandkeepthewireaway fromthe plug. toprevent someone f romaccidentally starting the engine. 7. Donot runthe engine indoors, e xcept w henstarting theengine andfortransporting thesnowthrower i nor outof thebuilding. O pentheoutside doors; e xhaust fumes aredangerous.
  • Page 4 THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL NOT APPLY, BUT THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN VALID. SEARS retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY...
  • Page 5 PARTS PACKE (1) POWER CORD (198s63) (1) DISCHARGE CHUTE SHEARBOLTS ANDNUTS (2) SHOULDER BOLT 1/4-20 × 1-3/4 (192090) ROTATORHF=AD MOUNTING (1) WASHER (19131316) CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL (1) LOCKNUT (1) CARRIAGE 5/16-18 5/16-18 x 5/8 (751153) (72250505) Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower.
  • Page 6 ASSE NOTE: The multi-wrench may be used for assembly of the chute rotator head to snow thrower and making adjustments to the skid plates. UNFOLD UPPER HANDLE Raise upper handle to the operating tighten handle knobs securely. bolts, washers and handle knobs are in bag of parts. Use to secure upper handle to lower handle.
  • Page 7 INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) Retrieve vinyl sleeve and spring from bag of parts and retrieve the auger control rod from carton chute tray. Slide straight rod end through the small hole in the vinyl sleeve. Hook spring in hole in rod end. Hook end of spring into control arm with loop opening up as shown.
  • Page 8 ASSE iNSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR (See Figs. 8 and 9) Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 Iocknut as shown. Tighten securely. Install remote cable eyelet to chute deflector with 1/4-20 shoulder bolt and 1/4-20 Iocknut as shown. Tighten nut securely.
  • Page 9 KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
  • Page 10 GASOLINE FILLER CAP MUFFLER CHOKE CONTROL PRIMER SAFETY iGNiTiON THROTTLE NOTE: iTEMS ABOVE ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION ON THE ENGINE, ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH THE ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT, AUGERS MEETS A.N.SJ. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our snow throwers conform to the standards of the American National Standards institute. Toolbox - used to store spare shear bolts, Iocknuts and wrench.
  • Page 11 The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your snow thrower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 12 TO THROW SNOW Fig. 14) (See The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever located on the right side handle. • Squeeze auger control lever to handle to engage the auger and throw snow. • Release the auger control lever to stop throwing snow. AUGER CONTROL LEVER...
  • Page 13 LH TURN RH TURN TRIGGER TRIGGER FiG. 17 TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 18) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be used to adjust the skid plates. Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the ground surface.
  • Page 14 TO START ENGINE Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 Volt A.C. household current. •...
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Snow Thrower Check / Replace V=Belts RE Lubrication Chart Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Inspect Muffler Check / Replace Spark Plug Empty Fuel Tank GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items...
  • Page 16 AUGER GEAR CASE The gear case was filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. • If lubricant is required, use only grease.
  • Page 17 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments: Be sure the on/off switch Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped. Remove safety ignition key. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 18 The V-belts on your snowthrower are of special construction and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) belts available from your nearest Sears service center/department. Using other than OEM belts can cause aersonal injury or damage to the snow thrower.
  • Page 19 If you think the engine-governed speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.
  • Page 20 Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never thrower with gasoline in the tank inside & a building where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.
  • Page 21 See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service center/department. PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start Fuel shut-off valve (if so equipped) in OFF position. Safety ignition key is not inserted. Out of fuel. Throttle in STOP position (or ON/OFF switch is OFF).
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / iMPELLER ASSEMBLY SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,529571 _.i37...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING /iMPELLER NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRiPTiON...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING / iMPELLER ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER (5x) _(5x)
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS AUGER HOUSING /iMPELLER 01.11.001 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER ASSEMBLY 01.07.024-B...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE PART DESCRiPTiON CHUTE WELDMENT 420315X815 DEFLECTOR WELDMENT 178833X815 DEFLECTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY 420873 DEFLECTOR SEAL 420325 KNOB BLACK 414280 POP RIVET 128415 SCREW 10-24 X .625 17501010 SHOULDER SCREW 179829 191730 NUT 1/4-20 "10 72250505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16-18 X .50 "11 751153...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE PART DESCRIPTION LEVER/CABLE 428272 SCREW 10-24 X .625 17501010 ROTATOR HEAD 420878 ROTATOR PIVOT BRACKET 405932 PULLEY PIVOT 420875 CABLE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE "8 428273 CABLE ASSEMBLY HEAT SHIELD 428310 NOTES: 1. ITEMS INDICATED WITH AN * ARE LISTED AS REFERENCE FOR SERVICE PARTS ONLY. PART DESCRIPTION 188303...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS HANDLES 01.08.004-B NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PART 419798X479 419799X479...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS HANDLES 01.08.002-F NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 412683X479...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS HANDLES lo/_' NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PART 180480 405740...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS HANDLES 01.05.004-C NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PART 419797X479 418313X479...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,529571 01.02.013-A...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION SPEED SELECTOR 198875 ASSEMBLY SCREW 10-24 X .625 17501010 END PLATE 402685X615 17490508 SCREW 5/16-18 X .50 WASHER 57079 CONTROL ARM 405485 CLEVIS PIN 198580 SHIFTER PLATE 403097X004 SHOULDER BOLT 402881 SHIFTER BRACKET 403096X004 191730 NUT 1/4-20 CLUTCH PLATE 402856X004...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE 01.03.002-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944,529571 PART 404923 404307...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS / PULLEYS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PART 423185X815 01.01.007-A...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS / PULLEYS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 01.21.013-B PART DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS / PULLEYS PART DESCRIPTION IMPELLER BELT 408007 TRACTION BELT 419744 IDLER ARM BRACKET 423723X479 IDLER PULLEY 180523 NUT 5/16-18 426589 SCREW 5/16-18 X 1 .50 74780524 IDLER BRACKET 423990X479 SCREW 5/16-18 X .625 428867 SHOULDER BOLT 5/16-18 X .500 424297 751153 NUT 5/16-18 NYLOCK...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS WHEELS _,-2 Ol. 15.OOl - A PART DESCRIPTION 405161 COVER 184471 SHOULDER SCREW 12000045 RETAINER RING 192126 WHEEL DRIVER 182466 RETAINER RING 187622 WHEEL LOBE 194941 CLUTCH SLIDE 179139 SPRING 189282 SQUARE KEY 194940 AXLE LOBE 174697 THRUST WASHER 193506X479 STEERING YOKE NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS WHEELS 01,06,006-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PART 196752X417 196753X417...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS BAG OF PARTS 01 14 003-B 01.14.007-A NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER k_2.56_J...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS DECALS NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. iMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your snow thrower and void your warranty. SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRiPTiON 181037...
  • Page 42 BRIGGS & STRATTON 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR'S #-&,, 1351 < 718A ____ 998% 1026 ... : :::::: :: 45 (>-::::_ 4-CYCLE ENGINE 11329 REPLACEMENT MANUAL _:]::111111111<1111111 868 <i_ 1171 d_¢ 45 _>---1_ MODEL NUMBER 20M314-1370=E2 ENGINE I [ 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 741% 51A( 358 ENGINE GASKET SET...
  • Page 43 BRIGGS & STRATTON 1119 33__ #_.._ <-j 4-CYCLE ENGINE 1252 1392 MODEL NUMBER 20M314-1370-E2 604A 1070 1288 _# 1318__@ 1005 1352 1251A 1196_ _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1230 884 _...
  • Page 44 BRIGGS & STRATTON 51A, 528 j!i 1211 4-CYCLE ENGINE 121 CARBURETOR 127 _ 6Ol d_i_ MODEL NUMBER 20M314-1370=E2 OVERHAUL ,7" 1095 VALVE GASKET ,. ]_') 663 _...
  • Page 45 BRIGGS & STRATTON PART DESCRiPTiON 794849 Cylinder Assembly 698340 Kit-Bushing!Seal 391086s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 794871 Head-Cylinder 694872 Gasket-Cylinder 696750 Tube-Breather 694953 • Gasket-Crankcase 794829 Screw (Cylinder Head) 691686 Plug-Oil Drain 794720 Crankshaft 791965 Cover-Crankcase 698340 Kit-Bushing!Seal 391086s • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 281658s Cap-Oil Fill 794825...
  • Page 46 BRIGGS & STRATTON PART DESCRIPTION Hose-Primer 793006 Grommet 791822 694674 Bushing-Governor 793216 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 699854 Screw (Control Cover) 691696 Screw (Pawl Friction Plate) 791850 Clamp-Hose (Green) Cover-Control 696758 Cover-Control 604A 790473 692310 Switch-Stop 695917 Spring!Link-Mechanical Starter-Rewind 699335 Arrester-lntake 794541 794846 Screw (Muffler) (M6)
  • Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 48 (_)/ TMTrademarks of Sears, Roebuck and Co. used under license by Sears Canada MD Marque d_pos_e / MCMarque de commerce de Sears, Roebuck and Co. utilis_e en vertu d'une licence de Sears Canada 429914 09.03.09 AP Just Call: 1-.800-.4-.MY-.HOME®...