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Craftsman C459-52926 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
45" Large Frame Steerable
Model No. C459-52926
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: sears.ca
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
769-04182A
6/8/2009

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® 45” Large Frame Steerable Model No. C459-52926 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST 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 769-04182A Visit our web: sears.ca...

  • Page 2: Sears Service

    02488 199260 07.21.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps or glass. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Snow Thrower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.

  • Page 4: 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 5 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 6: 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 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. Loose Parts • The augers are secured to the auger shaft with shear pins and bow tie cotter pins.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY Attaching the Chute Assembly • Remove locknuts and screws securing one of the flange keepers to the chute assembly. See Figure 4. • Loosen but do not remove the locknuts and screws on the other two flange keepers. • Slide chute assembly over chute opening, making sure the flange keepers are beneath lip of chute adapter.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Drift Cutters Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions. • Remove the carriage bolts by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them, and reinstall the drift cutters facing forward before Chute Clean-out Tool operating the snow thrower.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the drive control released, adjust the drive control immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Drive Control Shift Lever Two-Way Chute Control Headlight Auger Control Chute Directional Control Chute Assembly Wheel Steering Control Clean-Out Tool Engine Controls Choke Control Gas Cap Primer Oil Fill Electric Start Button (optional) Augers Safety Skid Shoe Electric Starter Outlet Recoil Starter Rocker...
  • Page 12 OPERATION Auger Control CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The drive control must also be released in order to stop auger DISCHARGE DISCHARGE LEFT...
  • Page 13 OPERATION gas & Oil Fill-Up If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows: 1. Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine’s Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong engine manual packed separately with your snow thrower.
  • Page 14 OPERATION To Engage Drive general Recommendations WARNING: The operation of any snow thrower can 1. Always observe safety rules when performing result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, any maintenance. which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear 2.

  • Page 15: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjust- ments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. Shift Rod If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to Figure 14 and adjust the shift rod as follows: 1.
  • Page 16 ADJUSTMENTS Friction Wheel Axle Figure 17 Drive Support Plate Bracket Opening Figure 16 Skid Shoes IMPORTANT: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the Gear engine to prevent unintended starting. (Hex) Engine Shaft...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE Auger Belt 4. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly. See Figure 25. NOTE: Make sure that the location of the ferrule on the auger idler rod is maintained.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE Figure 27 Figure 28 NOTE: The pulley adapter may slide off the auger input shaft when remov- ing the pulley. Use extra caution to ensure the adapter does fall and/or get Adapter damaged when removing the pulley. 11. Place the new auger belt in the V-groove of the auger pulley and place the pulley w/belt inside the belt keepers.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE 2. Remove the belt from the bottom drive pulley and the engine pulley. Friction Wheel Ass’y. Remove Hex Screw 3. Install the new belt on the pulleys in the reverse order and re-tension with Belleville Washer the idler pulley. Reassemble your unit by performing the previous steps in the opposite order.

  • Page 21: Off-Season Storage

    OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance. If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING This section addresses minor service issues. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears at www.sears.ca. Problem Cause Remedy 1. Choke not in ON position. 1. Move choke to ON position. Engine fails to start 2.
  • Page 23 notes...

  • Page 24: Parts List

    PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES...
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 784-5604A Chute Tilt Han dle Poignée de la bouche d’évacuation 646-0012 Ca ble Ass’y (Au ger/Drive) Câble (Tarière/Entraînement) 684-0053B Lower Chute Crank As sem bly Manivelle de la goulotte inférieure 705-5218 En gage Han dle RH Black...
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES Torque to 325-550 in./lbs Serrez à un couple de 325-550 po-lb. 83 88 Torque to 325-450 in./lbs Serrez à un couple de 325-450 po-lb. 97 46 B&S B&S B&S...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 05244B Bear ing Hous ing Boîtier de roulement 618-0279 LH Dog As sem bly Bride gauche 618-0280 RH Dog As sem bly Bride droite 618-0282E Steer ing Shaft As sem bly Arbre de di rec tion...
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 741-0563 Ball Bear ing w/snap ring Roulement à billes avec bague 741-0748 Flange Bush ing .500 ID x .627 OD Coussinet 0,500 DI x 0,627 DE 746-0949A Steer ing Ca ble Câble...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES Ground the ground wire to engine./ Mettez à la masse le conducteur de terre contre le moteur. Plug into alternator lead wire under fuel tank./ Branchéz le fil dans le fil conducteur de l’alternateur, sous le réservoir d’essence. PART N°...
  • Page 30 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES B&S Torque to 20-30 in./lbs 305-342 cc Serrez à un couple de 20-30 po-lb. 43 38 Brace/ Support Torque to 21 ft./lbs. maximum, washer should be flat./ Serrez à un couple de 21 pi-lb maximum. La rondelle doit être plate. Shave plate should ride slightly above asphalt.
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 736-0159 Flat Washer .349 ID x .879 OD x .063 Rondelle plate 0,349 DI x 0,879 DE x 0,063 714-0104 Int. Cot ter Pin Goupille fendue 754-0222A V-Belt 1/2 x 44"...
  • Page 32 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 741-0192 Flange Bear ing Roulement à bride 714-0126 #9 HI-Pro Key 3/16 x 3/4 Dia HT Clavette Hi-Pro n° 9 - 3/16 x 3/4 diam 711-04714 Au ger Drive Shaft Arbre d’entraînement...
  • Page 33 NOTES...

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