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Craftsman 247.88790 Owner's Manual

9 horse power 28" two-stage snow thrower
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Owner's Manual
9 Horse Power
28" Two-Stage
Snow Thrower
Model No.
247.88790
CAUTION:
Before
using this product,
read this manual and
follow all safety rules
and operating
instructions.
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Service
Maintenance
Espa5ol, p.37
Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman
FORM NO. 770-10057L
Printed in U.S.A.
(8/27/2004)

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  • Page 1 Assembly read this manual and Operation Service follow all safety rules Maintenance and operating instructions. Espa5ol, p.37 Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman FORM NO. 770-10057L Printed in U.S.A. (8/27/2004)
  • Page 2 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

  • Page 3: Operation

    WARNING: the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Maintenance And Storage

    7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to not t ouch. wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently 8. Exercise extreme caution w hen operating onorcrossing check all components and replace with original gravel surfaces. Stay alert f orhidden h azards ortraffic. equipment manufacturer's (OEM) parts only.

  • Page 5: Removing From Carton

    Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil. After assembly, see page 10 for fuel and oil fill-up the lower shift rod. Tap the connector until it locks details.
  • Page 6 Insert the round end of the chute control box on the short tube of the chute assembly as shown in Figure 7. 10. Insert other end of the chute control box into the chute support tube. See Figure 7. Figure 4 IMPORTANT: Make certain that all three flange keepers are securing the chute base lip to the chute...

  • Page 7: Final Adjustments

    12.Check thatallcables areproperly routed through With the engine running in the FAST position and thecable guideontopoftheengine. S eeFigure 9. the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to the front of the machine. Cable Guide Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion.

  • Page 8: Tire Pressure

    NOTE: F or further details, refer to the Adjustment Tighten nuts and bolts securely. section on page 20. Shear Pin Storage Holes are located in the plastic dash panel for convenient shear pin storage. See Figure 11. Position ,Middle Position Position Skid Shoe/ Lock Nut...

  • Page 9: Operating Controls

    Read thisowner's manual andsafetyrules before operating y oursnow thrower. C ompare F igure 13below withyour snowthrower t ofamiliarize y ourself w iththelocation ofvarious controls a ndadjustments. Savethismanual for future reference. Drive Control Shift Lever Four-Way Chute ControFM .,_" Auger Control Wheel Steering Headlight Control...

  • Page 10: Before Starting Engine

    Four-Way Before Starting Engine Chute Control This four-way control lever is meant to control the direction and distance of snow discharge from the chute. Press the button on the knob and turn it left or The engine was shipped with oil in the engine. Check right to rotate the chute to the direction that snow will be oil level before each operation to ensure adequate oil in thrown.

  • Page 11: Electric Starter

    Electric Starter 11. Push down on the starter button until the engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a For location of all the engine controls referred to in this time. This electric starter is thermally protected. If section, see Figure 13 inset.
  • Page 12 If the engine still fails to start, repeat the first two NOTE: This same lever also locks auger control so you turn chute directional control without steps. If continued attempts do not free starter, follow the electric starter procedures to start. interrupting the snow throwing process.

  • Page 13: Clean-Out Tool

    NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this Re-fasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily the rear of the auger housing and restart engine. picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury or While standing in the operator's position (behind damage to the snow thrower.

  • Page 14: General Recommendations

    General Recommendations • Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly. • Always observe safety rules when performing any • Periodically check all fasteners and make sure maintenance. these are tight. • The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.

  • Page 15: Checking Oil Level

    Drive/Auger Control Lock: The cam on the ends Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary. Refer to of the control rods which interlock the drive and instructions on page 19. auger controls must be lubricated at least once a Re-attach frame cover to the snow thrower and put season or every 25 hours of operation using a the equipment back to operating position.

  • Page 16: Check Chute Cables

    Check Chute Cables NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing Once a season or every 25 hours of operation, with a commercial solvent. whichever is earlier, check whether the chute cables Electrodes have slackened.

  • Page 17: Servicing Augers

    Reassemble new skid shoes with the same hardware. Make certain the skid shoes are ARNING: Always stop the engine, disconnect spark plug wire and move it away adjusted to be level. from the spark plug before performing any Replacing Shave Plate adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 18: Auger Belt

    2. Take auger beltoffthepulley asshown in Figure Unhook spring to release tension on the auger belt. 20B. Remove old belt and replace with new belt installing it on the pulley. See Figure 22. Self-Ta Self-Tapping Screw Belt Auger Shoulderi, Screw ....

  • Page 19: Friction Wheel Rubber

    Back out the stop bolt to create sufficient gap Remove the four screws securing the right drive cover to the frame. Remove the drive cover from between the friction wheel disc and the drive pulley. Pull the drive belt from around the drive pulley and the side of the frame.

  • Page 20: Shift Rod

    Shift Rod 10. Insert the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. See To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows: Figure 28. Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or the fastest 11. Slide hex gear shaft through right side of the forward speed.

  • Page 21: Drive Control

    Drive Control Adjust equally on both sides by working on both cables. See Figure 30. Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Assembly instructions to adjust the drive control. To check the adjustment, proceed as follows: With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to drain gasoline or place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated), remove the frame cover underneath the...

  • Page 22: Preparing Engine

    If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the ARNING: fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor Do not drain carburetor if using last possibility of snow is gone, the equipment needs to cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent be stored properly.
  • Page 23 Problem Cause Remedy Engine f ails tostart. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel tank; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Move switch to ON position Choke not in ON position Clean, adjust gap or replace.
  • Page 24 Safety & Decorative Labels 777D08418 OPERATORS VIEW 777122339 777122363 777122340 777S32066 REE 777S32236 MOLD-IN GRAPHIC FRONT TOP OF AUGER HOUSING CUT FOOT PICTORIAL FACING AWAY FROM OPERATOR (MODEL PLATE)
  • Page 25 Craftsman 9 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 " 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 red, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0721.
  • Page 26 Craftsman 9 H.P.Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part No. Description Description 731-04427A 784-5580 Slide Shoe Upper Chute 712-04063 710-0451 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Carriage Bolt 784-5594 Cable Bracket 790-00118 Shave Plate 731-1313C Chute Tilt Cable Guide...
  • Page 27 Craftsman 9 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 _\41...
  • Page 28 Craftsman 9 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 Ref. No. Part No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Description 684-04112 750-0963 Shift Rod Connector Handle Engagement Assembly RH 746-0778 714-0104 Cable Z Fitting Hairpin Clip 731-04894 Lock Plate 753-04864 Joystick Housing w/Fasteners...
  • Page 29 Craftsman 9 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 ° "_ "'_...
  • Page 30 Craftsman 9 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 Ref No. Part No. Part No. Description Ref No. Description 710-1652 713-04010 AB Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.625 Sprocket 731-04792 Belt Cover 714-0214 732-0705 Cable Guide 750-1177 Spacer 711-1268A Actuator Shaft 618-0577A Planetary Carr. Assembly...
  • Page 31 Tecumseh 9 H.P. Engine LA318SA-156554 For Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 "169 370C 200\ [_--370H _420...
  • Page 32 Tecumseh 9 H.P. Engine LA318SA-156554 For Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 PaN No. Part No. Key No. Description Key No. Description 35385 650880 Lock Washer Cylinder 27652 Dowel Pin 650881 Flywheel Nut 650820 100. 35135A Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.5" Solid State Ignition (Incl. 101) 30969 101.
  • Page 33 Tecumseh 9 H.P. Engine LA318SA-156554 For Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 PaN No. Key No. Description Key No. Part No. Description 260. 35447A Blower Housing 329. 610973 Terminal 261. 650788 Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 335. 36547 Carburetor Cover 262. 651084 Screw, 5/16-18 x 9/16"...
  • Page 34 Tecumseh 9 H.P. Engine LA318SA-156554 For Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 Key No. Part No. Description 640052 Carburetor 631776A Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631970 Throttle Return Spring 631778 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw 632112 Choke Shaft & Lever Assembly...
  • Page 35 Tecumseh 9 H.P. Engine LA318SA-156554 For Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 Part No. Key No. Description 590749 Rewind Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590679 Retainer \\\\\\ 590601 Washer 590678 Brake Spring 590680 Starter Dog 590412 Dog Spring 590682 Pulley &...
  • Page 36 Tecumseh 9 H.P. Engine LA318SA-156554 For Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88790 "3 "1 33329E Electric Starter 110 Volt (optional) 33451 Dust Cover 33842 Retainer Ring 33430 Spring Retainer 33431 Anti-Drift Spring 37050 Gear & Nut (Incl• 2) 35449 Drive End Cap Assembly 35450 "O"...
  • Page 37 Felicitaciones per haber realizado una adquisici6n inteligente. El producto Adquiera ahora un Acuerdo de proteccion para reparaciones y protejase de Craftsman® que ha adquirido esta dise_ado y fabricado para brindar problemas y gastos inesperados. muchos ares de funcionamiento confiable. Pero come todos los productos Una vez adquirido el Acuerdo, puede programar el servicio con tan sole a veces puede requerir de reparaciones.
  • Page 38 podrfa poner en peligro la seguridad personal y/o la propiedad suya y de terceros. Lea y siga todas las DVERTENCIA: Este simbolo indica instrucciones de seguridad importantes que de no seguirse, se instrucciones en este manual antes de iniciar la operaci6n de esta maquina. En case de no seguir estas instrucciones podrfa provocar lesiones personales.

  • Page 39: Mantenimiento & Almacenamiento

    No sobrecargue la capacidad de la m_.quina tratando de sacar la segt]n sea necesario. nieve muy ra.pidamente. Respete las leyes y reglamentaciones referentes a la disposici6n Nunca opere esta maquina si no tiene buena visibilidad o correcta de combustible, aceite, etc. para proteger el medio ambiente.

  • Page 40: Antes Del Montaje

    NOTA: Si el conector no esta montado correctamente, Desempaque la varilla de cambio girara y no podra cambiar velocidades ni la direccion del movimiento de la Retire los tornillos de los lades y extremes superiores de la caja de embalaje. Retire los paneles de la caja para evitar que se pinchen maquina quitanieve.

  • Page 41: Ajustes Finales

    Inserte el extremo redondeado de la caja de control del canal en el tubo corto del montaje del canal, tal y como se muestra en la Figura Inserte el otro extreme de la caja de control del canal en el tube de soporte del canal, tal ycomo se muestra en la Figura 3C.
  • Page 42 Zapata antideslizante Ubique la placa de raspado y las zapatas antideslizantes Figura 7 la p&gina 43. Es posible ajustar el espacio existente entre esta placa de raspado y el suelo. Si desea quitar nieve al ras del suelo, coloque las zapatas antideslizantes en la posici6n baja.
  • Page 43 Lea este manual del propietario y las reglas de seguridad antes de poner en funcionamiento su m_tquina quitanieve. Compare ilustraciones que aparecen debajo con su unidad para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los distintos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencias futuras.

  • Page 44: Antes De Encender El Motor

    Control del canal Antes de encender el motor Esta palanca de control de cuatro direcciones esta dise_ada para controlar la direcci6n y la distancia de la descarga de nieve desde el Llenado de aceite canal'. Oprima el bot6n de la perilla y gffela a izquierda o derecha para El motor se envi6 sin aceite en el motor.

  • Page 45: Para Encender El Motor

    Para encender el motor recepta.culo de CA con conexi6n a tierra de tres terminales de 120 voltios. Mantenga presionado el bot6n del arrancador hasta que arranque ADVERTENCIA: AsegtJreseque ninguna el motor. No intente arrancar el motor durante m_.s de 10 segundos por vez.
  • Page 46 Antes de detener la mbquina Procedimiento para engranar las barrenas Deje encendido el motor durante algunos minutos para permitir que se sequela humedad en el mismo. Para evitar que se congele el arrancador siga estos pasos antes Para engranar las barrenas y comenzar a quitar la nieve, apriete la de detener la maquina quitanieve: empuSadura del embrague de la barrena izquierda contra la manija izquierda.

  • Page 47: Herramienta De Limpieza Del Canal

    Consejos de operacibn Suelte tanto la palanca de control de la barrena come la palanca de bloqueo del control de transmision/barrena. Para detener el motor saque la Ilave de encendido. NOTA: Deje que el motor se caliente unos minutos ya Saque la herramienta de limpieza del pasador que la ajusta a la que el mismo no desarrolla la potencia maxima hasta parte posterior de la caja de la barrena.

  • Page 48: Recomendaciones Generales

    Recomendaciones generales • Algunos ajustes deben ser realizados peri6dicamente para el mantenimiento adecuado de la unidad. • Revise peri6dicamente todos los sujetadores y compruebe que • Respete siempre las reglas de seguridad cuando realice tareas de esten bien ajustados. mantenimiento. •...

  • Page 49: Revise Los Cables Del Canal

    Traba del control de transmision / barrena:La leva de los contacto, ajuste el cable de la transmisi6n y vuelva a verificar la rueda de fricci6n. extremes de las varillas de control que bloquean los embragues de la transmisi6n y de la barrena se debe lubricar per Io menos una De ser necesario reemplace la goma de la rueda de fricci6n.

  • Page 50: Servicio De La Barrena

    del carro y las tuercas hexagonales que unen la placa de raspado a la caja de la ma.quina quitanieve. Vea la Figura 12. Vuelva a ensamblar la placa de raspado nueva, asegura.ndose de motor, desconecte el cable de la bujfa y DVERTENClA: Detenga siempre el que las tapas de los pernos de carro se encuentren del lado interior...
  • Page 51 Correa de la barrena Oorrea de la barrena Incline la ma.quina quitanieve hacia arribay hacia adelantede manera que ....Motor ...., quedeapoyada sobrela caja. Saque los dos tornillos autorroscantes de la tapa del marco ubicadadebajo de la maquina quitanieve y mueva hacia tra_smisibn Correa Polea...
  • Page 52 10. Inserteel ensamblado del brazededesplazamiento e n el interiordel Incline la ma.quina quitanieve de manera que quede apoyada sobre ensamblado de la ruedade fricci6ny mantengaelensamblado en su la caja. Saque los dos tornillos autorroscantes de la cubierta del lugar.VealaFigura21. marco ubicada debajo de la m_.quina quitanieve. 11.
  • Page 53 Gire la ferula hacia arriba o hacia abajo en la varilla de cambio Ajuste por igual en ambos ladostrabajando en ambos cables. Vea segL)n sea necesario hasta que la ferula quede alineada con el orificio superior de la palanca de cambios. Vea la Figura 22B. Inserte la ferula desde el costado derecho de la maquina quitanieve hacia el interior del orificio superior de la palanca de cambios.
  • Page 54 Si su maquina quitanieve no se va a utilizar durante 30 dias o mas, tiene El combustible que se deje en el motor se deteriora que prepararla para el almacenamiento. Asimismo, al final de la cuando el clima es c_.lido y causa graves problemas de temporada de nieve debe seguir el mismo grupo de instrucciones y encendido.
  • Page 55 Problema Causa Remedio El motor no arranca El deposito de combustible est,. vado o el Llene eltanque con gasolina limpia. combustible es viejo. Limpie la linea del combustible. La Ifnea del combustible esta bloqueada. Ponga el interruptor en la posici6n ON La palanca de obturaci6n no est,.

  • Page 56: Installation

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