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Operator's
Manual
CRRFr MRN
28" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88999
CAUTION:
Before
using
this product,
read this
manual
and follow
all
safety
rules
and operating
instructions.
o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPArqOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
FORMNO.769-03955
2/4/2009

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  • Page 1 Model No. 247.88999 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using o ESPArqOL this product, read this manual and follow safety rules and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03955 2/4/2009...
  • Page 2 Espa_ol ......Page41 Service &Maintenance ....Pages 16-21 Service Numbers ....BackPage CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructions,if this snow throwerfails due to a defectin materialor workmanship within two yearsfrom thedate or purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrangefor free repair.

  • Page 3: California Proposition

    This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safe opera- This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not tion practicesin this manual.As with any type of powerequipment, followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof carelessness or error on the partof the operatorcan result in serious yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith and feet and throwingdebris.

  • Page 4: Operation

    Safe Handling of Gasoline • Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel surfaces.Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare • Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingon explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled slopes. on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin and • Planyoursnow-throwing patternto avoiddischargetowards changeclothesimmediately. windows,walls,cars etc. Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty •...

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE & STORAGE DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengine in any way. regularly.Referto the maintenance and adjustmentsectionsof Tampering with the governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand this manual. cause it to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactory setting of engine governor. •...

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble operate WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.
  • Page 7 1.KEEPAWAY FROMROTATING iMPELLER AND AUGER, C ONTACT WiTHiMPELLER OR AUGER CANAMPUTATE HANDS ANDFEET. 2. USECLEAN-OUT TOOL TOUNCLOG DISCHARGE C HUTE. 3.DISENGAGE C LUTCHLEVERS, S TOPENGINE, AND REMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTIL ALL MOVING PARTSHAVE STOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERViCiNG MACHINE. TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTSiNJURiES, NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE A TBYSTANDERS. USEEXTRACAUTION WHEN OPERATING O N GRAVEL SURFACES.

  • Page 8: Removing From Carton

    NOTE:References to rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determined from behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). REMOVING FROM CARTON Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Removeand discard all packinginserts. Movethe snowthrowerout of thecarton. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.
  • Page 9 5. Finish s ecuring chute c ontrol assembly tochute s upport bracket with wing n ut a nd hex screw removed earlier. See Figure 4. 6. Check that a ll c ables are properly routed through the cable g uide onthelower handle.
  • Page 10 Chute Clean-Out Tool A chute clean-out tool is fastenedto the topof the auger housing with a mountingclip. See Figure7.The tool is designedto cleara chute assemblyof ice and snow.This itemis fastenedwith a cable tie at the factory.Cutthe cabletie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower. Chute Clean=out Tool Neveruseyour handsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut loft engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingparts have...
  • Page 11 Auger Control Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand followall instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly. Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: Whentheauger controlis releasedand in the disengaged"up" position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. It shouldNOTbe tight. In a well-ventilated area,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe auger.

  • Page 12: Shift Lever

    Shift Lever Drive Control Four=Way ChuteControP AugerControl Gas Cap Wheel Steering Control Chute Assembly OU Fill Choke Clean Out Tool Recoil Starter Handle Electric Star Button Stop Switch Electric Starter Outlet Augers Skid Shoe Figure10 Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it's importantto become NOTE: Donot turnthe ignitionkey in an attemptto startthe engine.

  • Page 13: Stop Switch

    STOP SWITCH DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK Pressinto theON positionwhenstartingthe engineand willshut off the enginewhenmovedintothe OFF position. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE This handleis usedto manuallystartthe engine. ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectric starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource. ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET Requiresthe useof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) and a 120Vpowersource/walloutlet. The drivecontrolis locatedon the righthandle.Squeezethe control grip againstthe handleto engagethe wheeldrive.

  • Page 14: Clean-Out Tool

    CLEAN-OUT TOOL Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machine Neveruseyourhandsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut indoorsor whilethe engine is hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, loft engineand remainbehindhandlesuntil all movingparts have cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition. lstopped beforeusingtheclean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly. Alwaysfill the fuel tank outdoorsand usea funnelor spoutto preventspilling.

  • Page 15: Stopping The Engine

    PushStopswitchto ONposition. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the snow throwerwill move.Releaseit and drive motionwill stop. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine. NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor direction of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow To prolongstarterlife, useshort startingcycles(5 secondsmaximum throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin premature wearto then wait one minute). the snow thrower'sdrivesystem.

  • Page 16: Engine Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.This chart describes controls and stoptheengine.Waituntilall moving partshavecometo serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe completedmaintenance tasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafety glassesduring Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 17 3. With engine OFF but s till w arm, remove oil d rain p lug a nd drain o il into anappropriate receptacle. See Figure 13. Used oilisahazardous waste p roduct. Dispose ofused o ilproperly. Do not d iscard with household waste.

  • Page 18: Shave Plate And Skid Shoes

    Engine Speed Toavoidseriousinjury or death, DO NOTmodifyengine inany way.Tampering with the governorsettingcan causethe engineand equipment t o operateat unsafespeeds.NEVERtamperwith factory settingof enginegovernor.Runningthe enginefasterthanthe speed set at the factoryis dangerous. LUBRICATION Gear Shaft Thegear (hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedat least oncea seasonor afterevery 25 hoursof operation. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until it stops.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTMENTS Shift Cable If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardand reverse)cannotbe achieved, referto the figureto the rightand adjustthe shift cableas follows: Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forward speedposition(F6). Loosenthe hex nuton the shiftcable indexbracket.See Figure Pivotthe bracketdownwardto take up slack in the cable. Retightenthehex nut. Drive Control Whenthedrivecontrol is releasedand in thedisengaged"up"position, the cableshouldhavevery little slack.It shouldNOTbe tight.

  • Page 20: Belt Replacement

    Toadjustthese cables,proceedas follows: Usinga 1/2" w rench,loosenthe upper and lowerhexnuts foundon one cableadjuster. Graspthe metalcablehousingand gently pushupwardto take up slack(usuallyno morethan 1/4-inch)in the cablebefore retightening both hexnuts. Repeaton the othercableadjusteruntilthe chuteassemblyhas full rangefrom left-to-right. Auger Control Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionson adjustingtheauger controlcable.

  • Page 21: Friction Wheel Removal

    7. Remove the belt f rom around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between thesupport bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 26. 8. Reassemble auger belt b yfollowing instructions inreverse order. 9. Perform t he Auger Control test o utlined inthe Assembly section ofthis manual.

  • Page 22: Preparing Snow Thrower

    If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performance from the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. PREPARING SNOW THROWER PREPARING ENGINE • Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal stor- Forenginesstoredover30 days: age shed,careshouldbe taken to rustprooftheequipment.Using 1.
  • Page 23 Enginefails to start Chokecontrolnot in ON position Movechokecontrolto ONposition. Sparkplugwire disconnected Connectwireto spark plug. Faultysparkplug Clean,adjustgap,or replace. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel Filltank with clean, freshgasoline. Enginenotprimed. Primeengineas instructedin the OperationSection. Safetykeynot inserted. Insertkeyfully intothe switch. Enginerunserratically Enginerunningon CHOKE Movechokecontrolto OFFposition. Stalefuel Filltank with clean, freshgasoline.
  • Page 24 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88999...
  • Page 25 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88999 731-2635 SnowRemoval T oolMount 684-04107-0637 Spiral Assembly,LH 684-04108-0637 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. Spiral Assembly,RH 731-04870 Spacer,1.25OD x .75ID x 1.00 L710-0347 L Hex Screw,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 710-0451 Bolt, Carriage,5/16-18,.750Grl 736-0188 Washer,Flat,.76x 1.49x .06 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18,0.750 741-0493A Bushing,Flange,.80ID x .91OD...
  • Page 26 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88999...
  • Page 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88999 684-04112B HandleEngagement A ssemblyRH 710-0606 Hex Screw,1/4-20x 1.50 738-04194 FlangeShoulderScrew 731-04427A UpperChute 731-04894D LockPlate 790-00155A-0637 JoystickBracket 684-04250 PivotRod 710-04187 Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x 0.5 735-0199A RubberBumper 684-04331 4-WayChuteControl Assembly 710-3069 Screw,1/4-20x .500 749-04191A-0637 UpperHandleLH 731-04896B ClutchLock Cam 710-04326 Screw,#8-16x 0.50...
  • Page 28 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88999...
  • Page 29 O ¸ 710-1652 AB Screw,1/4-20x 0.625 618-04322A DriveShaftAssembly 731-05353 BeltCover 684-04159 FrictionWheelAssembly 735-04099 Plug,3/8 ID 716-0136 RetainerRing 711-1268B ActuatorShaft 726-0221 Speed Nut 746-04229 DriveClutchCable 790-00183B-0637 WheelDrive Frame 732-04345 ExtensionSpring 756-04109 Auger Pulley 790-00207B DriveClutchCableGuideBracket 736-0505 FiatWasher 684-04156A Shift RodAssembly 710-1245B HexBolt, 5/16-24x 0.875 736-0119 LockWasher...
  • Page 30 Craftsman Engine Model 15C104=0662=E8 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88999 11o58 OPERATOR'S M ANUALI 1330REPAIR MANUAL I 48 SHORT BLOCK I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 307A 552ii 684 _ 22 _ 742 _9 1219 I ×_ ¢_1 220 '_ 287 _f_...
  • Page 31 Craftsman Engine Model 15C104-0662-E8 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88999 .._0 1026 ..( _[: 1O29 1034 .._ ',_;..y_, 1022 19o(_ P 1022...
  • Page 32 Craftsman Engine Model 15C104=0662=E8 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88999 663_% 1196A 731A :;_> o 564 (_ ......j_ ....1196 ""..1251A 1252A 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 836(_ 1252 65A_i _...
  • Page 33 Craftsman Engine Model 15C104-0662=E8 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88999 562 "_4:_ 18J 276 _b J 334 GI"_ 1347 365_ 276/_ 1009 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 1210 689 _% 127 o 459 d_:t_ 1211...
  • Page 34 Craftsman Engine Model 15C104=0662=E8 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88999 794188 CylinderAssembly 699334 Grip-StarterRope 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal ( MagnetoSide) 690937 Screw(RewindStarter)(SAE) 299819s Seal-Oil(MagnetoSide) 699228 Screw(RewindStarter)(Metric) 791720 Head-Cylinder 691636 Screw(ThrottleValve) 791716 Gasket-Cylinder H ead 690024 Shaft-Throttle 695745 Tube-Breather 98 @ 398185 Kit-ldb Speed...
  • Page 35 Craftsman Engine IViodel 15C104=0662=E8 For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88999 794728 Muffler 690800 Nut (RewindStarter) 691696 Screw(PawlFrictionPlate) 699598 Housing-Blower 220624 Shim-EndPlay 699480 Screw(BlowerHousing) 791850 Hose-Clamp 695710 Shield-Cylinder 793134 Cover-Control 699483 Screw(CylinderShield) (M4) 604A 790473 Cover-Control 307A 699234 Screw(CylinderShield) (M5) Starter-Rewind 699335...
  • Page 36 Craftsman Engine Model 15C104=0662=E8 For Snow Thrower Model 247.88999 697551 Screw(RockerCover)(2/3 InchesLong) 795027 Cap-FuelTank 694260 Tank-Fuel 790559 Bowl-Float 793382 Primer-Carburetor 794696 KeySet 694088 Gasket-Cylinder H eadPlate 794687 Shield-Carburetor 794701 Pipe-Oil 1005 692592 Fan-Flywheel 1009 790537 Screw(StarterMotor) 1022++ 691890 Gasket-Rocker C over...
  • Page 37 MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 2005 ANDTHERE- AFTER,WHICHARE USEDIN CALIFORNIA, A NDTO CERTIFIED MODELYEAR2005 AND LATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASED AND USEDELSEWHERE IN THE UNITEDSTATES.
  • Page 38 (4)Repair orreplacement ofany warranted part under the warranty provisions ofthis article m ust beperformed atnocharge tothe owner ata warranty station. (5)Notwithstanding the provisions ofSubsection (4) above, warranty services orrepairs must beprovided atallMTD distribution centers that are franchised toservice the subject engines. (6)The owner must not b echarged fordiagnostic labor that l eads tothe determination that a warranted...
  • Page 39 Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.
  • Page 40 Congratulations onmaking asmart purchase. Your new Craftsman@ Onceyou purchasethe Agreement,a simplephonecall is all that it product isdesigned and manufactured foryears ofdependable opera- takesfor youto scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night,or tion. But l ike allproducts, itmay require repair from time totime. That's schedulea serviceappointmentonline.
  • Page 41 ..Pagina 61 posterior GARANTiA LIMITADA CRAFTSMAN Dos Ahos en Lanzador de Nieve Cuandohechofuncionary mantenidosegQntodasias instrucciones suministradas, s i este ianzadorde nievefailadebidoa un defectoen mate- rial o habilidaddentrode dos a_osde la fecha o compra,Ilame 1-800-4MYHOME hacerlos arreglospara reparaci6nlibre.
  • Page 42 Esta rn_.quina rueconstruidapara seroperadade acuerdocon La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque irnportantes de seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar concualquiertipo de equipo rnotorizado, u n descuidoo error por poneren peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras partedel operadorpuedeproducirlesionesgraves.Estarn_.quina personas.Lea y sigatodas lasinstruccionesde este manualantes es capazde arnputarrnanosy piesy de arrojarobjetoscon gran...
  • Page 43 Manejo seguro de la gasolina Nuncaopere la m_.quina si falta un montajedel canalo si el mismoest,. da_ado.Mantengatodos losdispositivosde seguri- Paraevitar lesionespersonales o daSosmaterialestengamucho dad en su lugaryen funcionamiento. cuidadocuandotrabajecon gasolina.La gasolinaes sumamente infiamable y sus vaporespuedencausarexplosiones, S i se derrama •...

  • Page 44: Mantenimiento

    • Paraencenderel motor,jab de la cuerdalentarnente hastaque • SegOnla Cornisi6nde Seguridadde Productosparael Consu- sientaresistencb, luegojab r_.pidarnente. El replieguer_.pido de rnidorde los EstadosUnidos(CPSC)y la Agenciade Protecci6n la cuerdade arranque(tensbn de retroceso)le jalar_,la rnanoy Arnbiental d e los EstadosUnidos(EPA),este productotieneuna el brazohaciael motor rn_.s r_.pido de Io que usted puedesoltar. vida Qtilmediade siete (7) a_os,6 60 horasde funcionarniento.
  • Page 45 SilVIBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p&gina describe los simboiosy figurasde seguridadinternacionales que puedenapareceren este producto.Lea el manualdel operador _ara obtenerla informaci6n terminadasobreseguridad,reunirse,operaci6ny mantenimiento y reparaci6n. LEA EL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR (S) Lea, entienda, y siga todas las instrucciones en el manual (es) antes de intentar reunirse y funcionar.

  • Page 46: Montaje

    NOTA:las referencias al lado derechoo y ciertosde la rnAquina quitanievesedeterrninandesdela parteposteriorde la unidaden posici6nde operaci6n(perrnaneciendo directarnente detrAsde la rnAquina quitanieve,rnirandohaciael panelde la rnanija). EXTRACCI6N DE LA UNIDAD DE LA CAJA Corte lasesquinasde la cajade cart6ny exti_ndalaen el piso Quitey descartetodos los insertosde ernpaque. Saquela rnAquina quitanievede la caja.
  • Page 47 5. Terrninede asegurarel rnontajede control del canala la rn_nsula de soportedel canalcon la tuercade rnariposay el tornillo hexagonal r etiradosanteriorrnente. Vea la figura4. 6. Controleque todos loscables est_nadecuadarnente dirigidosa travesde la gufade cablesen el mangoinferior.Vea la figura5. 7. El prolongadorparael arrancadorel_ctricose ajustarnediante una uni6n de cablea la parteposteriorde la cajade la barrena para el ernbarque.Cortela uni6nde cabley refirelaantesde operar la rn_.quina quitanieve.
  • Page 48 Herramienta de Lirnpieza del Canal Hay una herrarnienta de lirnpiezadel canal iajustada a la parte superiorde la caja de la barrenacon un pasadorde ensarnNado. Vea la figura7. La herrarnienta est&diseSadapara lirnpiarel hielo y la nievedel rnontajede un canal.Este productose sujeta rnedianteuna uni6nde cableen la f&brica.Corte la uni6n de cableantes de operar Herrarnienta de la rnAquina quitanieve.
  • Page 49 Prueba de control de la barrena Antesde operarsu rn_.quina quitanieve,lea atentarnente y curnpla todas lasinstruccionesque aparecena continuaci6n. R ealice todos losajustesparaverificarque la rn_.quina est,. operandocon [ segurdad y correctarnente. Cornpruebe el ajustedel controlde la barrenade la siguienteforrna: Cuandose sueltael controlde la barrenay est,. en posici6n desengranada arriba,el cabledebe tenet rnuypocojuego.

  • Page 50: Llave De Encendido

    Hay dosvelocidadesde retroceso(R). La uno (1) es la rn_.s lenta, y la dos (2) es la rn_.s r_.pida. Cumple con los estandares de seguridad de ANSi Lasrn&quinas quitanievede Craftsman curnplen conlosest&ndares d e seguridad del instituto estadounidense d e est&ndares n acionales (ANSI).
  • Page 51 PARE EL INTERRUPTOR CONTROL DE LA BARRENA Presioneel ENla posici6ncornenzando el motory cerrar_, e l motor cuandornovidoen EL de la posicidn. CONTROL LA BARRENA MANIJA DEL ARRANCADOR DE RETRO- CESO Esta rnanijase utiliza paraarrancarel motor rnanualrnente. BOT6N DEL ARRANCADOR ELECTRICO Si oprirneel bot6ndel arrancadorel_ctricose engranael arrancador el_ctricodel motorcuandose Ioenchufaa unafuente de energfade El controlde la barrenaest,.

  • Page 52: Antes De Encender El Motor

    CONTROL DEL CANAL DE ANTES DE ENCENDER EL MOTOR 4 DIRECCIONES CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL Lea,cornprenday siga todas lasinstruccionesy advertenciasque CHUTE TiLTDOWN aparecenen la rn&quina y en este manualantesde operarla. Aceite El motorse envi6con aceiteen el motor.Controleel nivelde aceite antes de cadaoperaci6npara asegurarse de que hayaaceite suficienteen el motor.Paraobtenerrn&sinstrucciones,rernitasea los LEFT RIGHT...
  • Page 53 Arrancador el_ctrico Tire de la rnanijadel arrancadorcon un rnovirniento firrney r_.pido. N o sueltela rnanijani perrnitaque se desenganche. Determinesi el cableadode su hogares un sisternade tres cables Mantenga la rnanijadel arrancadorfirrnernente sujetay perrnita conectadoa tierra. Consultecon un electricistarnatriculado si no est,. que la cuerdaretrocedalentarnente.
  • Page 54 LISTA DE iVlANTENIIVllENTO Antes de realizarcualquiertipo del rnantenirniento/servicio, suelte Siga la lista de rnantenirniento dada abajo.Estacarta describepautas todos los rnandosy pare el motor.Esperehasta quetodas las partes de servicios61o. U sela colurnnade Troncode Serviciopara guardar de rnovirniento hayanvenidoa una paradacornpleta.Desconecteel la pistade tareasde rnantenirniento cornpletadas. L ocalizarel rn_s alarnbrede bujia y b_selocontrael motorpara prevenirel cornienzo cercano Charnusca el Centrode Servicioo prograrnar el servicio,sirn- involuntario.
  • Page 55 Cambio de aceite del motor Paraevitar que el motorresultedaSado,es importanteque: • Controleel nivelde aceiteantesde cadauso y cadaocho horas TapOnde llenado de operaci6n. • Cambieel aceitedespu6sde las 5 a 8 primerashorasde de aceite operaci6ny despu6sde cada50 horasde operacbn o una vez por temporada.
  • Page 56 Unael bot6nde controlde est_.rter a l eje de est_.rter e n el carburador. S i el bot6nde controlde est_.rter no es instalado correctarnente, el est_.rter n o funcionar_.. 10. Instalela Ilavede seguridad. NOTA:Parael reernplazose debe utilizaruna bujia de resistor. Contactecon un centrode partesy reparaci6nSearspara una bujia de repuesto.
  • Page 57 PLACA DE RASPADO Y ZAPATAS ANTIDESLIZANTES La placade raspadoy laszapatasantideslizantes ubicadasen la base de la m_.quina quitanieveest_.n sujetasa desgaste.Peri6dicamente deberiacontrolarlospernosy reemplazarlos cuandosea necesario. Para retirarlas zapatasantideslizantes: Quitelos cuatropernosdel carro,arandelas,y las tuercasde brida hexagonales que los asegurana la m_.quina quitanieve. Montelas nuevaszapatasantideslizantes con cuatrospernos de carro (dosen cada lado),arandelas,y las tuercasde brida hexagonales.
  • Page 58 Ubiquela rn_nsulahaciaarribapara brindarrn_.s juego (o hacia "'h abajo paraaurnentarla tensi6ndel cable). Vuelvaa apretar[a tuercahexagonalsuperior. Control del canal Unavez por ternporadao cada25 horasde operaci6n,Io que suceda antes,revisesi los cablesdel control del canalde cuatrodirecciones se han afiojado.Si el canal no gira cornpletarnente, es necesario ajustarlos cablesde controldel canal.Vea la figura20.
  • Page 59 Gire concuidadola m_.quina quitanievehaciaarribay hacia delantede maneraque quedeapoyadasobrela cajade la barrena. Saquela cubiertadel marcodesdedebajode la m_.quina quitanieveretirandoloscuatrotornillosautorroscantes que la aseguran.Vea la figura23. Aflojey retireel tornillocon rebordeque actOacomoguarda de la correa.Vea la figura24. Desenganche el resortede la m_nsulade soportedel marco. Retirela correade alrededorde la poleade la barrenay deslice la mismaentre la m_nsulade soportey la polea de la barrena.
  • Page 60 3. a. Saque lacorrea delabarrena delapolea d el m otor. b. Tome l apolea I oca y gfrela h acia l aderecha. Vea lafigura c. Levante lacorrea delabarrena para sacarla delapolea d el motor. 4. Gire con cuidado larn&quina quitanieve hacia a rriba y hacia delante dernanera que quede a poyada sobre l acaja dela barrena.
  • Page 61 Si no sevaa utiliza el equipo durante30 dfaso rn_.s, o sies el finalde la ternporada de nievey ya noexisteposibilidad deque nieve, e s necesario alrnacenar e l equipo de rnanera adecuada. S igalasinstrucciones d e alrnacenarniento quese indicana continuaci6n p aragarantizar e l rendirniento rn_.xirno d e la rn_.quina q uitanieve durante rnuchos a_os.
  • Page 62 El motorno arranca La palancade obturaci6nno est,. en la Pongael interruptoren la posici6nCHOKE(obtura- posici6nON(encendido) ci6n). Se ha desconectado el cablede la bujia Conecteel cable a la bujfa. La bujia nofunciona correctamente Limpie.ajuste la distanciadisruptivao cambie. El tanquede combustibleest,. vado o el LJene el tanquecon gasolinalimpiay fresca.
  • Page 63 Perdidade potencia El cablede la bujfaest&flojo Conectey ajusteel cablede la bujfa. El orificiode ventilaci6ndel tap6nde Retireel hieloy la nievedel tap6nde Ilenadodel Ilenadodel combustible est,. obstruido combustible.Cornpruebe que el orificiode venti- laci6nno est_ obstruido. El cabledel controlde transrnisi6nnecesita La unidadno se autopropulsa Ajusteel cabledel controlde transrnisi6n.
  • Page 64 MTD CONSUMER GROUP, iNC. (MTD), el Bordo de Recursos de Aire de California (CARB) y la Agencia de Protecci6n Medioambiental de Estados Unidos (U. S. EPA) Declaraci6n de Garantia del Sistema de Control de Emisiones (Derechos y obligaciones del propietario seg_n la garantia contra defectos) LA COBERTURADESISTEMADECONTROLDEEMISIONES APLICABLE A MOTORES CERTIFICADOS COMPRADOS ENCALIFORNIA EN2005 Y A PARTIRDE ENTONCES, QUESON USADOS EN CALIFORNIA, Y HASTA ANO2005 DE MODELOCERTIFICADO Y MOTORES POSTERIORES QUESON COMPRADOS Y USADOSENOTRAPARTEEN LOSESTADOS UNIDOS.
  • Page 65 reernplazada segQn lagarantia segarantizar_, por e lresto d el p eriodo degarantia. (3) Cualquier pieza g arantizada que est_ prograrnada para reernplazo segQn elrnantenirniento requerido deconforrnidad con lasinstruc- clones escritas delaSubsecci6n (c)segarantiza por e lperiodo detiernpo anterior alaprirnera fecha d ereernplazo prograrnada para e sa pieza.
  • Page 66 Busque el periodo de duraci6n de emisiones importantes yla informaci6n de clasificaci6n de aire en la etiqueta de emisiones de su motor Los motores cuyo cumpiimiento con los estAndares de emisi6n Tier 2 de la Comisi6n de Recursos Ambientales de California (CARB) est6 certificado deben exhibir la informaci6n relacionada con el perJodo de duraci6n de las emisiones y la clasificaci6n de aire.
  • Page 67 Felicitaciones por haberrealizadouna adquisici6ninteligente.El Unavezadquiridoel Acuerdo,puedeprograrnar el serviciocon productoCraftsman@ que ha adquiridoest_ dise_adoy fabricado tan s61orealizaruna Ilarnadatelef6nica.PuedeIlarnaren cualquier para brindarrnuchosa_osde funcionarniento confiable.Perocorno mornento del dia o de la nocheo prograrnar un servicioen linea. todoslos productosa vecespuederequerirde reparaciones.Esen El Acuerdode Protecci6nde Reparaci6n es una cornprasin riesgo. esernornentocuandoel disponerde un Acuerdode protecci6npara Si ustedanula por alguna raz6nduranteel periodode garantiade reparaciones le puedeahorrardineroy problernas.
  • Page 68 Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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