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- Page 1 Owner's Manual CRRFTSMRN 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. 770-10057B Printed in USA.
- Page 2 Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. If this Craftsman snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.
- Page 3 This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or propertyof yourself and others. Read and follow all instructionsin this manual before attempting to operate your snow thrower. Failure to complywith these instructionsmay result in personal injury.
- Page 4 Use only attachments and accessories (such as wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.) approved Following are representations of some of the safety labels on your Craftsman snowtbrower. Please follow the instruction on these labels and maintain safety while using or servicing the equipment.
- 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...
- Page 6 Handle Panel Rear • Left Handles • _L,J Front "_i"wo-Piece 4" Chute Crank _,? ._ Discharge Chute ,i / Figure 1 c. Lett Hand Handle IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil in the engine, but without gasoline. After assembly, see d, Two-piece Chute Crank Assembly OPERATION section of this manual for fuel selection e.
- Page 7 Secure bottom hole in the handle to the snow Attach the handle panel to the handle with two thrower using 5/16 x0.75" hex bolt and lock carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side washer from the hardware pack (group A on against the handle panel) and hex nuts on each side.
- Page 8 Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute assembly. Slide the upper chute crank through the plastic bushing in the upper chute crank bracket and then into the lower chute crank. See Figure 8. Align the holes on the two pieces of the chute crank, and secure with hairpin clip from group C of the hardware pack.
- Page 9 Ensure thereisa hexjamnutthreaded allthe in the hole in the shift lever. For proper way up the threaded portion of the Z fitting; positioning of the ferrule and the associated extras are supplied in the hardware pack. See hardware, see Figure 11. Figure 10.
- Page 10 • Plug Pull on the cable and rotate it around the bottom wire into the alternator lead wire under the of the trigger, with the inner cable in the slot, until fuel tank. See Figure 15. the cable end can be pushed into the trigger jTrigger Cable housing and snapped tight.
- Page 11 should be no resistance in the shift lever, and the Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts wheels should turn. and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to If you face resistance when moving the shift desired position. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid lever or the snow thrower wheels stop when they should not, loosen the lock nut on the traction...
- Page 12 Knowing Your Snow Thrower Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
- Page 13 Chute Distance Control Operating Controls (See Figure 17.) The distance that snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the Chute Crank chute distance control forward to decrease the The chute crank is located on the left hand side of the distance, toward the rear to increase the distance.
- Page 14 lines and carburetor areempty. Use fresh fuelnext s ea- augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the son. S ee storage I nstructions foradditional information. engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the "Final Adjustments" section of the Assembly Never u seengine orcarburetor cleaner products i n Instructions.
- Page 15 Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. • Push down on the starter button until the engine Release the starter handle and let it snap back starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at against the starter. a time.
- Page 16 Engage the auger control and traction drive If for some reason, you have to operate the snow control levers following instructions above. thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the The interlock feature will allow you to remove highest position for maximum clearance between your left hand from the auger control lever.
- Page 17 General Recommendations All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at Always observe safety rules when performing least once each season. any maintenance. Follow the maintenance schedule given below. The warranty on this snow thrower does net Periodically check all fasteners and make sure cover items that have been subjected to these are tight.
- Page 18 Lubrication Check V-belts Follow the instructionsbelow to check the condition For a view of the lubricationpoints on the snow thrower, see Figure 19. of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation. • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the Sprocket Shaft engine by removing two self-tapping screws.
- Page 19 Spark Plug Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely. • Clean area around the spark plug base. Remove dipstick and check. If oil is not up to the • Remove and inspect the spark plug. FULL mark on dipstick, add 5W30 oil.
- Page 20 WARNING: Always stop the engine, dis- and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. connect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug before performing any With the traction drive clutch engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate adjustments or repairs.
- Page 21 Carburetor heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing. Reinstall skid shoe. Tighten WARNING: If any adjustments are made securely. to the engine while the engine is running Replacing Belt (e.g carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts.
- Page 22 Place new belts on the two auger pulleys making sure that the front auger belt is under the belt brake. Route belts under and to the left of the flat idler pulley. Hold the belts upward in this position. While lifting up on the handles, bring the frame assembly close to the auger housing, and place the two belts on the front and rear engine studsl...
- Page 23 Changing Friction Wheel Rubber Check the rubber on the friction wheel after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Self-Tapping Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing.
- Page 24 inposition, SeeFigure 32. toward the friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on to the hex shaft. See Figure 33. Sh ft Arm Assembly oro 'i' Ii J Figure 33 Align the hex shaft with the right hand bearing and carefully guide the left hand beadng into the left side of the housing.
- Page 25 WARNING: Drain fuel intoapproved If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or container outdoors, away from any open longer, it needs to be prepared for storage. Also, at flame. Be certain engine is cool. Do not the end of the snow season, you should follow the smoke.
- Page 26 Trouble Corrective Action IPossible Cause(s) Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty Engine failsto start Fueltankempty, o r stalefuel. days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Choke not in ON position Move switch to ON position Faulty spark plug.
- Page 27 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. Belt Shave Plate Engine Oil...
- 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 7O0-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 Part No. Description Key. No Part No. Description Key. No, 736-0242 Belfeville Washer --24. 05931 Bearing Housing 736-0463 Flat Washer 684-0040B Auger Housing Assy. 26" !737-3007 Grease 684-0055A Auger Housing Assy. 30"...
- Page 30 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, =spa=nted polo green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0689.
- Page 31 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P, SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 Key. No Part No. Description Key. No Part No. Description 618-0043 736-0160 Flat Washer Dogg Assembly: RH 618-0044 736-0169 Lock Washer Dogg Assembly: LH 618-0303A 736-0188 Flat Washer Shift Assembly: Steerable Drive 656-0012A Friction Wheel Disc Assy.
- Page 32 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P, SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 71 --_ 49--_,.. 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 Pa_ No. Description Part No. Description 629-0058 Harness for Headlight 736-0509 Special Washer 684-0008A- Shift Arm Assembly 737-0133 Grease 0637 746-0896 Chute Deflector Control Cable 684-0053 Chute Crank Assembly 746-0901 Chute Deflector Cable...
- Page 34 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 Key. No. Part No. Description 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut: 1/4-20 732-0705 Cable Guide !Craftsman Engine model 143.999005 Key, No. Part No. Description 734-1709 Wheel Assembly: 16.5 x 4.8 steerable 738-0994 Axle: 0,75" dia. x 12,201" Lg.
- Page 35 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 IMPORTANT: For a properly working machine, use Factory ApprovedParts. 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 ,308 "276 185. 370C 335, 338_ 370G [_370H...
- Page 37 Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888520 Part Description Qty. Description Qty. 35385 650881 Cylinder Flywheel Nut 27652 Dowel Pin 35135 Solid State Ignition 650820 Screw 610118 Spark Plug Cover Oil Drain Extension 651024 Solid State Mounting Stud...
- Page 38 Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247,888520 Table continued from previous page Part Description Qty. Description Qty, 35447A 35392 Blower Housing Starter Plug 650788 Screw 35593 Ignition Key 29747B 610973 Terminal Screw, Torx 264A 650802 Screw...
- Page 39 Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888520 CARBURETOR Part Description Qty, 640052 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631776A Throttle Shaft & Lever Ass'y 631970 Throttle Return Spring 631778 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw 632112 Choke Shaft &...
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