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Craftsman 536.881121 Owner's Manual

12.5 horsepower 33 inch dual stage 120v. electric start snow thrower
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12.5 Horsepower
33 Inch Dual Stage
120V. Electric Start
SNOW THROWER
MODEL NO.
536.881121
Caution:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Operating
Instructions
before
first use of this product.
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND CO., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
F-O01162J
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  • Page 1 12.5 Horsepower 33 Inch Dual Stage 120V. Electric Start SNOW THROWER MODEL NO. 536.881121 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. F-O01162J...
  • Page 2 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 operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 TRAINING Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an ad- Read the operating and service instruction justment or repair to protect eyes from manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar foreign objects that may be _rewn from the with the controls and the proper use of the snow thrower.
  • Page 4 13. Never operate the snow thrower near en- MAINTENANCE STORAGE closures, automobiles, window wells, Check shear bolts and other bolts at fre- drop-offs, and the like without proper ad- quent intervals for proper tightness to be justment ofthesnow discharge angle. sure the equipment is in safe working Keep children and pets a way.
  • Page 5 Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage Push TO Engage Fuel Fuel Oil Mixture Electric Starter Disc_RIGHT Discharge DOWN Discharge Discharge LEFT Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Transmission Ignition Key Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run, Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop.
  • Page 6 Contents of Parts Bag (actual size) 1 - Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown) 1 - Warranty Card (not shown) 2 - Parts bags (not shown) Parts,foundin toolboxlocatedon beltcover *Non-Assembly 1- Screw, 3/8"-16 x 2" 71007 2-Flatwasher 3/8"...
  • Page 7 Read and follow the assembly and ad- NOTE: In this instruction book, left justment instructions for your snow and right describe the location of a thrower. All fasteners are in the parts part from the operator's position be- hind the unit. bag.
  • Page 8 4, Remove theplastic b ag thatcovers 8, Roll the snow blower off the carton theunit. by pulling on the lower handle. 5. Locate a ndremove thefuelstabiliz- CAUTION: DO NOT back over erand theparts bag. cables. NOTE: Putfuelstabilizer in asafe 9. Remove the packing material from place untilneeded f orstorage.
  • Page 9 3. Locate the crank assembly re- with clevis pin and cotter pin. moved earlier. Remove the Iocknut Spread ends of cotter pin to lock in and flatwasher from the eye bolt place. assembly. 10. Tighten the Iocknut on the eye bolt. Install the eye bolt through the low- See Figure 5.
  • Page 10 How To Install The Speed Control 1, Put the speed select lever into the sixth gear position, Speed Select 2, Attach the speed control rod (end Lever Speed with 90 ° bend) to the speed select Select bracket with washer and cotter Bracket pin.
  • Page 11 Check The Cables 1, Check the traction drive cable and 2. If the top of the cables have be- come disconnected from the drive the auger drive cable. If the bottom of the cables have become discon- levers, attach the cables to the "Z" nected, reinstall the cable springs.
  • Page 12 How To Set The Drift Cutters Drift Cutter Drift cutters are used to cut a path through snow deeper than the auger housing. 1. Loosen the wingnuts that secure the drift cutters to the auger hous- Wingnut ing. See Figure 15. 2, Raise the drift cutters to the de- sired height.
  • Page 13 [i]-.]_l;ralil[l_j KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Auger Drive Lever Traction Drive Lever Electric...
  • Page 14 [i]-.]_l;rz_lil[i]_l The operation of any snow thrower can vet back to discharge the snow down. result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in se- vere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower.
  • Page 15 [I]'.]_dz_lil[d_l HOW TO USE 5. Check tire pressure (14-17 THE WHEEL LOCKOUT pounds), Do not exceed maximum amount of pressure. The left wheel is secured to the axle with a lockout pin. See Figure 19. The CHECK THE OIL: unit was shipped with the lockout pin in NOTE: The engine was shipped from the locked position.
  • Page 16 [i]-.]_l;rz_lil[i]_l ARNING: Experiences mable. Always use caution dicates that alcohol blended ARNING: Gasoline is fiam* fuels (called gasohol or when handling or storing those using ethanol or methanol) gasoline. can attract moisture which leads to Do not fill fuel tank while snow separation and formation of acids thrower is running, when it is hot, or...
  • Page 17 [i]-.]_l;rz_lil[i]_l starter and recoil starter. Before start- receptacle. (See WARNING in this ing the engine, be certain that you have section). read the following information. 7. Push the primer button while cov- ering the vent hole as follows: Re- move finger from primer button equipped with a three-wire ARNING: The starter is...
  • Page 18 [i]-.]_l;rz_lil[i]_l COLD START gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions. 1. Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged FROZEN STARTER (RELEASED) position. If the starter is frozen and will not turn 2. Move throttle control to"FAST" posi- engine: tion.
  • Page 19 [i]-.]_l;rz_lil[i]_l to remove any item that may ,_lb WARNING: Do not attempt become lodged in auger without taking the following precau* tions: Release auger drive lever. Move throttle lever to stop posi- tion. Remove (do not turn) ignition key. Disconnect spark plug wire. Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge chute.
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you Before Every Every Every complete regular Each Each Before SERVICE service. Often Hours Hours Hours Season Storage DATES Change Engine Oil Check Spark Plug Lubricate Disc Drive PIate Zerk (See Maintenance) Drain Fuel Adjust Drive Belt GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS...
  • Page 21 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 12.5 HP DISPLACEMENT 21.82 cu. in. GASOLINE 4 quarts CAPACITY (unleaded) OIL CAPACITY 5W30 Figure 22 (20 oz capacity) LUBRICATION-EVERY 25 HOURS SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM Lubricate Disc Drive Plate every (Gap .030 in.) or twenty-five (25) hours and at the end of equivalent the season and/or before storage.
  • Page 22 LUBRICATION-NOT REQUIRED NOTE: Clean all excess grease found on friction disc hub. 1, Hex Shaft and Sprockets - Hex shaft and sprockets require no lu- Hex Shaft and Sprockets brication, All bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance. See Figure 23.
  • Page 23 P'_1_lm] f_._m]qlll_"]ad_VAl_l raise the adjustable skids. Tighten nect the spark plug wire and the mounting nuts. See Figure 25. ARNING: Always discon- place it where it cannot NOTE: For rocky or uneven surfaces, make contact with spark plug to pre- raise the front of the snow thrower by vent accidental starting when mak- moving the skids down.
  • Page 24 P'_1_lm] W._m]qlll_"]ad_VAl_l HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST Remove gas from gas tank. Stand snow thrower on end. THE CABLES Disconnect the "Z" fitting from The cables are adjusted at the factory drive lever. and no adjustment should be neces- sary. If the cables have become Pull spring cover up to expose stretched or are sagging adjustment will spring,...
  • Page 25 P'_1_lm] W._m]qlll_"]ad_VAl_l raction Drive Belt Auger Drive Belt Auger Idler Pulle _:\ /1/2 inch Drive Idler Pulleg Pulley EngaYed l-___Deflection Loosen this nut Figure 30 Figure 29 NOTE: If the adjustment is not correct, re- peat the adjustment. 6, Replace the belt cover, 3, Loosen the nut on the idler pulley 7, Check the clutch control cable ad- and move the pulley toward the belt...
  • Page 26 P'D_Im] W._m]qlll_"]ad_VAl_l How To Remove the Traction Drive frame will separate, hinged by the Belt bolts. If the snow thrower will not move for- Bottom ward, check the traction drive belt for Panel Moto_ wear or damage. If the traction drive belt is worn or damaged, replace the Frame Auger...
  • Page 27 m] W._m]qlll_"]ld_VAl_l d r_.1_l Measure the distance between the ger Drive Belt" in the Service And Adjustment section. belt guide and auger drive belt, The correct distance is 1/8 inch 9. Adjust the belt guide. See "How To (3.175 mm). See Figure 33. Adjust The Belt Guide"...
  • Page 28 P'_1_lm] f_._m]qlll_"]ad_VAl_l Figure 35). In the correct position, Speed _, the right outer side of the disc drive Control "_ _ plate must be three inches (7.62cm.) from the center of the friction wheel. If the friction wheel is not in the correct position, adjust Adaptor _--_ as follows.
  • Page 29 P'_1_lm] W._m]qlll_"]ad_VAl_l 8, Remove the four bolts that hold the 11, Assemble the new friction wheel onto hub with the fasteners re- bearing plates on each side of the moved earlier, hex shaft. See Figure 38. NOTE: Take special note of the 12, Install the bearing plate onto the position of the washers and retain- right side, Make sure the hex shaft...
  • Page 30 P'_1_lm] W._m]qlll_"]ad_VAl_l 3. Align the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger shaft. Install the new shear pin and spacer. See Shear Pin Figure 39. 4. Connect the spark plug wire. Figure 39 TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR To adjust: 1.
  • Page 31 If you do not remove the gasoline, tank, fumes may reach an open use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit flame, spark or pilot light from a fur* or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi- nace, water heater, clothes dryer, lizer No. 3550. Add fuel stabilizer to cigarette, etc.
  • Page 32 I I ;t;oll : litI t l.'t I[olol i 11 TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace spark plug. Use carburetor bowl drain to Water or dirt in fuel system. flush and refill with fresh fuel. Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line, empty gas Clean fuel line;...
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 FRAME ASSEMBLY ENGINEMOUNTSTO FRONTHOLES ONTHE FRAME 319042 Part Key No. Description ENGINE MODEL 143.011201 710024 SCREW, 5/16-18 WASHER 71060 GUIDE, ROD BELT 3949 6711 PLASTIC WASHER WASHER 71060 910828 SCREW, 5/16-24X 1.00 SPACER 762291...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY 319051 Part Description MOTOR, STARTER 762323 SCREW 6216 6217 SCREW 6219 CORD, STARTER F_)OlI62J...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 FRAME ASSEMBLY 342362 Key No. Description Part FRAME ASSY 761705-848 SCREW, 5/16-18X 780055 COVER, BOTTOM 583031-853 SCREW, 1/4-20X 310169 IDLER ASSEMBLY 762296 PIN, HAIR .38DIAX1.64LG 711682 PIN, KLIK 3/16" DIA 761761 ASSY,, SPRING ATTACH...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 DRIVE COMPONENTS 196 193 222_ 224 229 313995 REV P F_)01162J...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 DRIVE COMPONENTS Key No. Description Part No. LEVER, ASSY TRACTION CLUTCH 761820 BEARING, FLANGE 53703 RING, RET E 20864 SPRING, RETURN 53818 LEVER, SPRING 579937 SCREW, 1/4-20X 11871 NUT, 1/4-20 73826 DISC, ASSY 583163-853...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 339975 Description Part No. Description Part No. BOLT, 5/16-18 X .75 340720 PULLEY 583146 KEY+SQUARE 2001022 NUT, 5/16-18 710026 WASHER, FLAT 71074 AUGER, ASSY, LH 760317-853 NUT, 1/2-20 712121 AUGER, ASSY, RH...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY _306 310_303 324820 Description Part No. Description Part No. CASE, GEAR, RH BEARING, ROLL 50684 CASE, GEAR, LH WASHER, FLAT 48275 SCREW 910828 50795 NUT, 5/16-24 71100 WORM GEAR 53732 PIPE PLUG...
  • Page 40 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY F_)OlI62J...
  • Page 41 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY Key No. Description Part ASSY., UPPER CHUTE 761168-853 SCREW, 5/18-18X.75 578088 NUT, 5/16-18 HEX 71038 SCREW, 5/18-18X.75 578088 WASHER 8711 NUT, 5/16-18 HEX NYL 71038 LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY 761169-853 BOLT, 5/16-18X1.00...
  • Page 42 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 337139 J F_)OlI62J...
  • Page 43 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Part Part Description Description ASSEMBLY, HANDLE 579264 SPACER 579183 SCREW, 3/8-16×2.00 71007 NUT, 1/4-20 HEX 71034 SCREW, 3/8-16X3.00 7288 KNOB, SHIFT 1/420 585522 WASHER, FLAT 71072 ROD, ASSY LH 578926 WASHER 71062...
  • Page 44 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 WHEEL ASSEMBLY SD1022 Description Part 583017 SHAFT, AXLE SPRKT & HUB 583007 73839 SCREW, 1/4-20X2.25 NUT, 1/4-20 HEX NYLOCK 780029 581730 BRNG, FL CHAIN, ROLLER 583013 FLATWASHER 712120 BUSHING, WHEEL 585591 TIRE & RIM...
  • Page 45 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY 337139 J Key No. Description Part CLUTCH HANDLE LH 578992 CLUTCH HANDLE RH 578993 PANEL, CONTROL 579039 SCREW, 10 X .62 316042 BRACKET, PANEL 578866-853 SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1.75 302900 WASHER, HVSPTLK...
  • Page 46 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 CHUTE CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY 334215 Key No. Description Part No. CRANK, ASSY CHUTE 585426 HANDLE, CHUTE CRANK 307399 FLATWASHER 309312 E RING 578159 EYE BOLT 3/8=16X6.00 581618 GROMMET, EYE BOLT BOOT 308145 NUT, 3/8-16 HEXJAM...
  • Page 47 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 HEADLIGHT SD1029 Key No. Description Part LIGHT, HALOGEN 762343 HARNESS, HEADLIGHT 1501036 TIE, CABLE 57444 BRACKET 578921 SCREW #8 X .50 901696 WASHER, FLAT 901736 F_)01162J...
  • Page 48 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY 342858 F_)OlI62J...
  • Page 49 CRAFTSMAN 33" 12.5HP SNOW THROWER 536.881121 REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY Key No. Description Part SPRING, TENSION RETURN 318468 WASHER, FLAT 711666 BOLT, 5/16-18 310088 WASHER, FLAT 73787 NUT, 1/4-20 302635 SCREW, 5/16-18 X .75 313676 BRACKET, CABLE CHUTE 780066 NUT, 5/16-18...
  • Page 50 CRAFTSMAN 33" _2,SHP SNOW THROWER 536,881121 DRIFT CUTTER ASSEMBLY NOTE: THIS UNiT IS USED FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE ONLY. SD!027 Key No, Description Part No. BAR, _3RIFT CUTTER 762348-853 BOLT, 5 _'_6-18X0.75 3407:Z_ WASHER 12021 WINGNUT 711604 F-0011_2J...
  • Page 51 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201 370C 336_ 370H F-OO1162J...
  • Page 52 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION RPM High 3550 to 3850 35775A Piston & Pin Ass'y RPM Low 1850 to 2150 (.020" OS) (Incl. 43) 35779 Ring Set (Std.) 37083 Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20 & 80) 35780 Ring Set (.010"...
  • Page 53 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201 651024 Solid State Mounting Stud 33263 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 651007 Screw, Torx T-15 37085 Intake Pipe 35187 Ground Wire 35691 Governor Link 110A 36874 Ground Wire 186B 36653 Choke Spring 36932 Cylinder Head Gasket...
  • Page 54 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201 650760 Screw, 8-32 x 3/8" 792028 Screw, 5/16-18 x 7/8" 35985B Starter Cu 35079 Key Switch Bracket 29752 Nat & Lock Washer 35699 Heat Baffle 30962 Fuel Line 345A 650876 Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-9/32"...
  • Page 55 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201 Ir" 2gJ_3 31,P_ .,J 28_ _ _--37 0--37 F-OO1162J...
  • Page 56 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201 PART DESCRIPTION 640105 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 632787 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 36288 Bushing 631970 Throttle Return Spdng 640107 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw 632513 Choke Shaft & Lever Assembly...
  • Page 57 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201 F-OO1162J...
  • Page 58 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201 PART DESCRIPTION 37105 Electric Starter (110 Volt) 33451 Dust Cover 33842 Retainer Ring 33430 Spring Retainer 33431 Anti.rift Spring 37050 Gear & Nut (Incl. 2) 35449 Drive End Cap Ass'y. (Incl. 7} 35450 "O" Ring...
  • Page 59 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011201 PART DESCRIPTION 590749 Rewind Starter 590599A Spring Pin 590600 Washer 590679 Retainer 590601 Washer 590678 Brake Spring 590680 Starter Dog 590412 Dog Spring 590682 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assy. 590750 Starter Housing Ass'y. 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98"...
  • Page 60 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7am-7pm, 7days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7days a week 1-800-4-RE PAl R (1-800-473-7247)

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