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Operator's Manual
TWO STAGE SNOW THROWERS
Model Nos. C459-52310 (24")
C459-52311 (26")
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3
®
Visit our web site: sears.ca
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
769-09545
11/27/13

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® TWO STAGE SNOW THROWERS Model Nos. C459-52310 (24”) C459-52311 (26”) • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Operation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for This symbol points out important safety instructions safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, which, if not followed, could endanger the personal carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious safety and/or property of yourself and others.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust 3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.

  • Page 5: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. Chute Control Assembly NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models, not all features referenced in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models. Chute Support 1.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY 4. Squeeze the trigger on the joystick, rotate the chute assembly by Front View hand to face forward. The holes in the chute rotation assembly should be facing up. See Figure 5. Joystick Figure 7 Figure 5 NOTE: The chute will not rotate without squeezing the trigger on the joystick.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY Shear Pin Storage (optional) 8. Secure the round end of the chute control rod to the chute control assembly with the cotter pin removed earlier. See Figure 10. Replacement auger shear pins are included with this manual, or stowed in the plastic handle panel as shown in Figure 12. Refer to NOTE: The second hole is used to achieve further engagement of the Augers in the Maintainance Section for more...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Drift Cutters (If Equipped) Lamp Wiring Harness (If equipped) Drift cutters are assembled at the factory for shipping purposes. The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring harness to the Assemble the drift cutters as shown in Figure 14 prior to operating your lower handle should be plugged into the hole in the lower handle.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Auger Control WARNING Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Perform the following Auger Control Test before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Shift Lever Drive Control Four-Way Chute Control™ (Joystick) Auger Control Headlight Heated Grips Gas Cap Wheel Steering Control Chute Assembly Drift Cutters Recoil Starter Oil Fill Handle Primer Clean Out Tool Choke Control Electric Throttle Control Starter Button Electric Starter Outlet Oil Drain Augers Skid Shoe...
  • Page 12 OPERATION THROTTLE CONTROL AUGER CONTROL The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the auger and start snow throwing action. Release to stop. The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position.
  • Page 13 OPERATION CLEAN-OUT TOOL • Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is WARNING refueled or where gasoline is stored. • Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly.
  • Page 14 OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position. After you have finished snow-throwing, run engine for a few minutes Move choke to the CHOKE position (cold engine start). If before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine. engine is warm, place choke in RUN position.
  • Page 15 OPERATION REPLACING SHEAR PINS The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and cotter pins. If the augers should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared.

  • Page 16: Service & Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of a complete stop.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely. Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level. See Recommended Oil Usage chart. The engine’s oil capacity is 37 ounces. Synthetic 0W-30 5W-30 -40º -20º 0º 20º 40º Oil Drain -30º...
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION The spark plug must be tightened securely. A loose spark plug can become very hot and can damage the engine. LUBRICATION Gear Shaft The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation.
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figure to the right and adjust the shift cable as follows: Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position (F6). Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Auger Control Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable. Skid Shoes Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 35. Reassemble auger belt by following these instructions in opposite order and manner of removal. Perform the Auger Control test outlined in the Assembly section of this manual.

  • Page 22: Off-Season Storage

    OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the snowthrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the last possiblity of snow is gone, the equip- ment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOWTHROWER Engines stored over 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Choke not in CHOKE position. Move choke to CHOKE position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Faulty spark plug. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section.

  • Page 24: Parts List-Snowthrower

    30 in/po Refer to auger housing component chart./ Consultez le tableau des composants du logement des tarières.
  • Page 25 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 931-2643 Clean-Out Tool Outil de dégagement de la goulotte 684-04057A-0637 Impeller Ass’y 12 po Ventilateur 710-0347 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 Vis à tête hex 3/8-16 x 1,75 710-3105 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .875 Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,875 712-04063 Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr.
  • Page 26 * Models w/heated grips./...
  • Page 27 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 710-0599 Hex Wash S-Tapp Scr 1/4-20 x .50 Vis autotaraudeuse à rondelle hex. 1/4-20 x 0,50 631-04133A LH Clutch Lock Handle Ass’y Poignée d’embrayage CG 631-04134B RH Clutch Lock Handle Ass’y Poignée d’embrayage CD 684-04111B Engagement Handle Assembly LH - Red...
  • Page 28 4 Way Chute Control with tall chute/ Commande de la longue goulotte à 4 fonctions w/277 cc & 357 cc engine only/ avec moteur de 277 cc et 357 cc seulement...
  • Page 29 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 918-04801A Gearbox Assembly (4-way) Boîtier d’engrenage (4 fonctions) 684-04310A-0637 Chute Sup. Bkt. Ass’y (w/277 cc & 357 cc Support de la goulotte (avec moteur de 277 cc engine only) et 357 cc seulement) 684-04311A-0637 Chute Support Bracket Ass’y Support de la goulotte...
  • Page 30 Drive System/Système d’entraînement For units with .75” diameter hex shaft only. /Pour les appareils avec un arbre hex d’un diamètre de 0,75’’ uniquement.
  • Page 31 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 618-06987 Dogg Assembly, RH CD - cliquet 618-06988 Dogg Assembly, LH CG - cliquet 918-04322A Drive Shaft Assembly Arbre d’entraînement 656-04055 Friction Wheel Disc Assembly Disque de roue du friction 684-04154B-0637 Friction Wheel Support Bracket Support de la roue du friction 684-04156A...
  • Page 32 16 x 4.8 x 8 LH X-Trac 734-2038-0901 634-04173 938-04180 731-04873 C459-52313 634-04146-0911 16 x 4.8 x 8 RH X-Trac 734-2038-0901 634-04173 C459-52310 634-04147A-0911 15 x 5 x 6 LH X-Trac 734-04012-0901 634-04172A 938-04180 731-04873 634-04148A-0911 15 x 5 x 6 RH X-Trac 734-04012-0901...

  • Page 33: Labels

    Snow Thrower Models C459-52310,52311 & 52313 Modèles souffleuse à neige C459-52310,52311 & 52313 777D16338 777I23222 CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL COMMANDE DE DIRECTION DE LA GOULOTTE 1.) INSERT KEY AND SNAP IN PLACE. 2.) MOVE THROTTLE CONTROL TO THE “FAST” POSITION. 3.) MOVE CHOKE CONTROL TO THE “CHOKE” POSITION.

  • Page 34: Parts List-Engine

    Engine/Moteur 277 cc ZS 478-SUB Ref. No./ Part No./ N o . de N o . de Description Désignation réf. pièce Bolt,M6×12 Boulon M6 x 12 710-04915 Muffler Shield Bouclier silencieux 951-11194 Bolt M6×12 Boulon M6 x 12 710-04915 Throttle Control Knob Bouton de commande de gaz 951-10757 Control Panel...
  • Page 35 Engine/Moteur 277 cc ZS 478-SUB 92 93 Ref. No./ Part No./ N o . de No. de Description Désignation réf. pièce 710-04965 Bolt M4×55 Boulon M4x55 951-11196 Startup Electromotor Electromotor démarrage 710-04967 Bolt M8×55 Boulon M8x55 951-11498 Ignition Coil Assembly Bobine d’allumage 951-11197 Ignition Coil Bolt...
  • Page 36 Engine/Moteur 277 cc ZS 478-SUB 145 - Carburetor Kit...
  • Page 37 Engine/Moteur 277 cc ZS 478-SUB Ref. No./ Part No./ N o . de No. de Description Désignation réf. pièce 710-04963 Stud M6-8×104 Clou M6-8×104 951-11225 Carburetor Insulator Gasket Joint d’isolateur du carburateur 951-11222 Carburetor Insulator Isolateur du carburateur 951-11223 Carburetor Gasket Joint du carburateur 951-14024A Carburetor Assembly...
  • Page 38 Engine/Moteur 277 cc ZS 478-SUB 142 - Gasket Kit - Complete 143 - Gasket Kit - External 144 - Complete Engine 65 66 51 50 78 79...
  • Page 39 Engine/Moteur 277 cc ZS 478-SUB Ref. No./ Part No./ No. de Description Désignation N o . de réf. pièce 951-12066 Connecting Rod Assembly Bielle 951-12043 Piston Piston 951-11632 Piston Pin Snap Ring Jonc d’arrêt, piston d’axe 951-12044 Piston Pin Piston d’axe 951-12387 Piston Ring Set Segments de piston...
  • Page 40 Engine/Moteur 277 cc ZS 478-SUB 107 106 121 120 126a 126b 142 - Gasket Kit - Complete 143 - Gasket Kit - External 144 - Complete Engine...
  • Page 41 Engine/Moteur 277 cc ZS 478-SUB Ref. No./ Part No./ N o . de No. de Description Désignation réf. pièce 951-11198 Valve Kit Trousse de soupapes 951-11962 Tappet Poussoir 951-11199 Push Rod Kit Trousse de tige poussoir 951-11226 Cylinder Head Kit Kit de culasse (Incl.
  • Page 42 Engine/Moteur 277 cc ZS 478-SUB 19 18 34 32 Ref. No./ Part No./ N o . de N o . de Description Désignation réf. pièce 951-12533 Fuel Cap Assembly Viton / Vented Capuchon d’essence 951-11933 Fuel Level Indicator Indicateur du niveau du carburant 710-04970 Bolt M8×20 Boulon M8x20...
  • Page 43 Engine/Moteur 277 cc ZS 478-SUB 777I23018 PRIMER 777S33614 AMORCEUR 777I23442 777I23027 For Household and Commercial Use. Pour utilisations résidentielle et commerciale. For Household and Commercial Use. Pour utilisations résidentielle et commerciale. WARNING - Risk of electric shock. Connect to a properly grounded WARNING - Risk of electric shock.

  • Page 44: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT General: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded.

  • Page 45: 1-800-4-My-Home

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