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Craftsman 247.88455 Operator's Manual

5.5 horse power 24-inch 4-cycle 3-speed snow thrower
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Operator's
Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
5.5 Horse Power
24-iNCH 4-CYCLE 3-SPEED SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88455
CAUTION:
Before
using
this product,
read this
manual
and follow
all
safety
rules
and operating
instructions.
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
ESPANOL R 27
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www, sears,corn/craftsrnan
FORMNO.769-01910B
5/30/2006

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° 5.5 Horse Power 24-iNCH 4-CYCLE 3-SPEED SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88455 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY OPERATION CAUTION: Before using MAINTENANCE this product, read this PARTS LIST manual and follow ESPANOL R 27 safety rules and operating instructions.
  • Page 2 • Expendableitemswhich becomewornduring normaluse,such as skid shoes,shave plateand sparkplugs. Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuseor negligence,includingbentcrankshaftsand the failureto maintainthe equipmentaccording to the instructionscontainedin the owner'smanual. WARRANTYSERVICEIS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOWTHROWERTOTHE NEAREST SEARSPARTS& REPAIR CENTERIN THE UNITEDSTATES. This warrantyappliesonly whilethis productis in use in the United States.
  • Page 3 1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATING IMPELLER ANDAUGER. C ONTACT WITHIMPELLER O R AUGER CANAMPUTATE HANDS ANDFEET. 2. USECLEAN-OUT T OOLTO UNCLOG DISCHARGE C HUTE. WARNING 3. DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOP ENGINE, ANDREMAIN BEHIND HANDLES U NTILALL MOVINGPARTS HAVESTOPPED BEFORE This symbol pointsout important s afety instruc- UNCLOGGING OR SERVICINGMACHINE.
  • Page 4 chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components contain or emit DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.

  • Page 5: Operation

    Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotatingparts, intile auger/impellerhousing 1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly. or chute assembly.Contactwith the rotating partscan amputatehands Referto the maintenance and adjustmentsectionsof this manual. andfeet. 2. Beforecleaning, repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall control 2. The auger/impellercontrol leveris a safetydevice.Neverbypassits leversand stop the engine.Wait until the auger/impellercometo a operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafeand maycause personal completestop.Disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundagainstthe...

  • Page 6: Removing From Carton

    IMPORTANT: T his unitis shippedwith the enginefull of oil. After R_emoveprotective wrapp"_g assembly,see page 10for fuel and oil details. Removing From Carton 1. Cut thecornersof the cartonand lay the sidesflat on the ground. Removeall packinginserts. 2. The upperhandleis packagedunattachedto the snowthrower, thoughconnectedby cables.Movethe snowthrowerand upper handleout of the carton.

  • Page 7: Clean-Out Tool

    NOTE:Operationof thissnowthroweron gravelisnot recommended a s loosegravelcanbe easilypickedup and thrownbytheaugercausing personalinjuryor damageto thesnowthrower.If you havetooperateit on gravel,keepskidshoe in highestpositionfor maximum clearance. Drive Cable 1. Adjustskidshoesbyloosening two nutsandcarriage boltson each skidshoe,andmoving skidshoetothedesiredposition. S eeFigure5. 2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skid shoe is againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon theskid shoes.
  • Page 8 Drive Control Starter Rope Gasoline Cap -_ Upper Chute Chute Assembly_ Clean-out Tool Chute Handle Chute Knob Shave Plate Anger "_ Skid Shoe '-..Figure 6 ARNING:Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their properoperation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
  • Page 9 "_ Clean Out Tool Oil Fill f"fMuffler Spark (ydlowCap GasolineCap The cleanout tool is providedto unclogthe dischargeopening.Do not on engine block) unclogdischargechute whileengine is running. Carburetor remain behind handles until all moving parts have ARNING:Before unclogging, shut off engineand stopped completely. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings.
  • Page 10 6. Pushprimerbuttonwhilecoveringthe vent hole.Removeyour Before Starting Engine fingerfrom the primerbetweenprimes.Donot primeif temperature Engine Oil is above500F; primetwo timesbetween500F and 150 F; and Theengine isshippedwithoil in it.Checktheoil level b eforefirst use. primefour timesbelow150R Forsubsequentfill-ups,usethe grade of engineoil specifiedon page 7. Graspstarterhandleand pull ropeout slowlyuntilengine reaches 14.To add oil: start of compression cycle (ropewill pull slightlyharderat this 1.
  • Page 11 6. As thesnow throwerstarts to move,maintaina firm holdon the NOTE:It is not recommended that youoperatethis snowthroweron handle,and guide the snowthroweralongthe pathto be cleared. gravelas loosegravelcan be easily pickedup and thrownbythe auger causingpersonalinjuryand/or damageto the snowthrower. 7. Releasethe auger and drivecontrolsto stop the snowthrowing actionand forwardmotion.
  • Page 12 General Recommendations Shear Pin 1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing any maintenance. CotterPin 2. Thewarrantyon this snowthrowerdoesnot coveritemsthat have iii/ Skid Shoe beensubjectedto operatorabuseor negligence. T o receivefull valuefromthe warranty,operatormust maintainthe snowthrower iiiii as instructedin this manual. iiiii 3. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand hardwareto makesure these are tight.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Auger Cable

    WARNING: Perform belt maintenanceoutdoors as AugerCabi_ "_ some gas may possibly leakfrom the carburetor e ven Adjustment though you placeda sheetof plasticunderneaththe Bracket gas cap to prevent t he gascap from leaking. Adjusting The Auger Cable Periodicadjustment t o the augercontrol cablemay be requireddue to normalstretchand wearon the belt.Adjustmentis neededif the augersseemto hesitatewhile turning,butthe engine maintainsspeed, or continueturningwith the augercontroldisengaged.

  • Page 14: Drive Belt

    Drive Belt NOTE:To replacetheDriveBelt, you mustfirst follow AugerBelt instructions. Replacethedrivebelt beforereassemblingthenewauger belt. 1. Removehairpinclipand pivotrod from unit. See Figure15. 2. Maneuvercontrolarmout and disconnectdrivecable. 3. Pull idler pulleyon right handsideout, releasingtensionon drive belt. Removedrivebelt from idlerpulleyand transmissionpulley. See Figure16 4. Rotatecontrolarm in orderto maneuver belt from unit. Remove beltand replacewith newbelt.

  • Page 15: Check Spark Plug

    Check Spark Plug Cleanspark plug and resetthe electrodegap to 0.030"at least once a seasonor every 100hoursof operation;replaceevery200 hoursof operation. 1. Cleanarea aroundthespark plug base. 2. Removeand inspectthespark plug. Checkgap, makesureit is set at .030. See Figure18. 3. Replacethe spark plugif electrodesare pitted,burned,or the porcelainis cracked.

  • Page 16: Preparing Engine

    If the snowthrowerwill notbe usedfor 30 days or longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snow isgone,the equipmentneedsto be stored properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefromthe snow throwerfor many moreyears. Preparing Snow Thrower Preparing Engine ,, Whenstoringthe snow throwerin an unventilatedor metalstorage Storage Short-Term shed, careshouldbe taken to rustprooftheequipment.Usinga...
  • Page 17 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start Chokenot inON position. !. MoveCh eketo ONpositionl 2. Spaikp!ugwiredisconneoted. 2. Connectwire to sparkp!ug, 3, Fueltank ernptyor stale fue!. 3. Fill tank with clean,fresh gasoline. 4, Enginenotprimed. 4 Prme eng ne as instruCted in QpeiatingYoUr SnowThrower.
  • Page 19 684-04037 ChuteAssembly 731-04218B Impeller 710-04071 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x 1.0" 732-0611 ExtensionSpring 710-0451 CarriageBolt 5/16-18 736-0174 WaveWasher 712-04063 FlangeLock Nut, 5/16-18 738-0281 Shoulder Screw3/8-16 720-04072 Star Knob5/16-18 741-0245 HexFlangeBearing 731-04388A ChuteHandle 741-0309 BallBearing 731-04426A UpperChute 750-04191 Spacer 736-0159 FlatWasher.349 x .879x .063 756-04249 FlatIdler 731-04127...
  • Page 20 °'_ ®...
  • Page 21 710-0449 CarriageScrew5/16-18x 2.25" 710-0664A TT SemsScrew3/8-16x 1.0" 710-0106 HexScrew1/4-20x 1.25" 710-0696 i HexBolt 3/8-24 x 0.875" 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18x .75" 710-1245B Lock Bolt 5/16-24x 0.875" 712-04064 FlangeLock Nut1/4-20 731-08364 Belt Cover 720-04072 Star Knob 8/16-18 736-0247 FlatWasher,.4061D x 1.250D 728-0157 Cable Tie 736-0508 FlatWasher,.341D x 1.500D 746-04256...
  • Page 22 Tecumseh 5.5 H.P.Engine LH195SP- 67517D i 61 li81 _/355 287 390...
  • Page 23 Tecumseh 5.5 H.P.Engine LH195SP- 67517D Ref. No. PartNo. Description Ref.No. Part Nol Description 36469A Cylinder(Incl.2,20,72& 125) 650815 BellevilleWasher 26727 DowelPin 650816 FlywheelNut 30969 ExtensionCap (1/4-18NPT) 34443C SolidState ignition 28277 Flat washer 610118 SparkPlugCover 31334 GovernorRod 651024 SolidState MountingStud 37729 GovernorLever 651007 Screw,T-15,10-24x 15/16"...
  • Page 24 Tecumseh 5.5 H.P.Engine LH195SP- 67517D (Continued from previous page) Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description ChokeRod 34582 27625 Oil Fill Plug (Incl.312) ControlKnob 35438 34080 Spacer 28820 Screw,10-32x 1/2" 650735 Screw,10-24x 3/8" 650664 Screw,1/4-20x 1-19/32" 35062 IgnitionKey 33673A * IntakePipe Gasket...
  • Page 25 Tecumseh 5.5 H.P.Engine LH195SP- 67517D Ref. No. Part Nol Description Qty. 640084B Carburetor(Incl. 184of Engine PartsList) 631615 Throttle Shaft & LeverAssembly 631767 Throttle ReturnSpring 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 ShutterScrew1 632108 Choke Shaft& LeverAssembly 631890 Choke Shutter 630735 Choke PositioningSpring 631807 FuelFitting 651025 Throttle Crack Screw/IdleSpeed Screw...
  • Page 27 Manual dei operador CRAFTSMAN ° 5.5 caballos de fuerza MAQUINA QUITANIEVE DE 24", 4 CICLOS Y 3 VELOCIDADES NOmero de modelo 247.88455 • SEGURIDAD MONTAJE PRECAUCION: antes OPERACION utilizar este producto, MANTENIMIENTO este manual y siga todas LISTADO DE PIEZAS...
  • Page 28 • Reparacionesnecesariasdebidoa abusoo negligenciadel operador,incluyendo abolladuradel cig(]ehaly falla por no realizarmantenimiento del equipode acuerdocon las instrucciones contenidasen el manualdel propietario. EL SERVlCIODEGARANTiAEST#, D ISPONIBLE PARALOSUSUARIOS QUELLEVENLA M#,QUINA QUITANIEVE CRAFTSMAN AL CENTRODE PARTES y REPARACION SEARSM#,SCERCANO DENTRODELOS ESTADOS UNIDOS. Esta garanfiaes validaOnicamente mientrasel productose utilice dentrode los EstadosUnidos.
  • Page 29 1 .KEEP AWAYFROMROTATING IMPELLER ANDAUGER.CONTACT WITHIMPELLER O R AUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS ANDFEET, 2. USECLEAN-OUT T OOLTO UNCLOG DISCHARGE C HUTE, ADVERTENCIA 3. DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOP ENGINE, ANDREMAIN BEHIND HANDLES U NTILALL MOVINGPARTS HAVESTOPPED BEFORE Este sirnboloindicainstrucciones de seguridad UNCLOGGING OR SERVICINGMACHINE, irnportantes q ue de no seguirse,se podrfa 4.
  • Page 30 ponentes d elvehiculo c ontienen o erniten productos quirnicos q ueelestado deCalifornia c onsidera q ue ADVERTENCIA: elescape delmotor d eesteproducto, algunos d esuscornponentes y algunos c orn- pueden producir cancer, defectos d enacirniento u otros problemas r eproductivos. PELIGRO: Estarn_.quina est,.diseSada p araserutilizada respetando lasreglas deseguridad c ontenidas enestemanual. AIigual q ueconcualquier tipodeequipo electrico, undescuido o errordepartedeloperador puede producir lesiones graves.
  • Page 31 Operaci6n IVlantenimiento y almacenamiento 1. Nuncamanipulelosdispositivosde seguridadde manera imprudente. 1. No pongalasmanos o los piescerca de las piezas rotatorias,en la caja Controleperi6dicamente que funcionende formaadecuada.Remitasea de la barrena/ motoro en el montajedel canal de descarga.El contacto las seccionesde mantenimientoy ajustede este manual. con las piezas rotatoriaspuedeproducirla amputacionde manosy pies.

  • Page 32: Antes Del Montaje

    IMPORTANTE: esta unidadse enviacon el motorIlenode aceite. Q_uitela envolturaprotectora Despuesdel montaje,consultela p_tgina 10 para los detallesdel combustible y el aceite. Extracci6n de ia unidad de la caja 1. Corte lasesquinasde la cajade cart6ny extiendalaen el piso Quitetodos losinsertosde empaque. 2. La manijasuperioresta empacadasin ensamblaren la m_.quina quitanieve,aunqueconectadamediantecables.Saquela m_tquina quitanievey la manijasuperiorde la caja.
  • Page 33 finales v=vv IMPORTANTE: c ontrolelos ajustesde acuerdocon las instrucciones y realicelosajustesfinalesnecesariosantes de operar la unidad. Cable de transmisi6n Controleel ajustede todas las tuercasy los pernos.Si no sigueestas instrucciones, l a unidadpodriadaharse. Presi6n de Neum tico La presi6nde inflaci6napropiadaes 20 psi. Compruebela presi6n de neum_.tico peri6dicamente y mantengala presi6nigual en ambos neum_.ticos s iempre.La presionexcesiva(bien arriba20 psi) puede hacerque la rueda (neum_.tico/borde) asamblease revientecon la...
  • Page 34 de la barrena Control de la transmisi6ne Tapa de la gasolina '---. Canal superior Montaje del canal Herramienta de limpiezal_ Manija del canal Perilla del canal Placa de raspado Barrena '_"--.. ,_,., "_ Zapata antideslizante Figura 6 DVERTENClA: f amiliaricese con el uso de todos los controles de la m_quina quitanieve y con su correcto funcionamiento. Sepa c6mo detenerla m_quinay c6modesengranar los controlesr_pidamente.
  • Page 35 limp Herramienta de la gasolina _Silenciador Bujiade Llenadode aceite Tapa Laherramienta de limpieza seadjunta para destapar la abertura d e descarga. encendido Nodestape elcanal d edescarga mientras e l motor est,. e n marcha. Cubiertadel ADVERTENClA: a ntes de destaparlo, apague el motor carburador Yas partesm6viles se hayan detenidocompletamente.
  • Page 36 Antes de encender el motor 6. Presioneel bot6ndel cebadormientrascubreel agujerode ventilaci6n.Quitesu dedo del cebadorentre un cebadoy otro.No Aceite del motor cebe si la temperatura superalos 50°F;cebedos vecesentre50°F y 15°F;y cebe cuatrovecespor debajode 15°R El motorseenviaconaceiteen el motor.Compruebe el nivelde aceite antesdel primeruso.ParalosIlenados subsiguientes, useel gradode 7.
  • Page 37 6. A medidaque la mAquinaquitanieve comienzaa moverse, 4. Si por algOnmotivotieneque usarla maquinaquitanievesobre sostengafirmementela manijay guie la mAquinaa Iolargo del grava, mantengala zapataantideslizante en la posici6nmAs caminoque desealimpiar. elevadapara Iograrunaseparaci6nmaximaentreel suelo y la placade raspado. 7. Suelteloscontrolesde la barrenay la transmisi6npara que la mAquinadeje de quitar nievey de desplazarsehaciadelante.
  • Page 38 Recomendaciones generales Pasadorde cuchilla 1. Respetesiemprelasreglasde seguridadcuandorealicetareasde Pasadorde chaveta mantenimiento. 2. La garanfiade esta m_.quina quitanieveno cubreelementosque Zapata antideslizante hanestadosujetosal realusoo negligencia deloperador. P ararecibir el reembolso totalde la garantfa, el operador deber_t darmanten- imiento a la m_.quina q uitanieve comose indicaen estemanual. 3.
  • Page 39 2. Drenela gasolinadel tanquede combustiblepor debajode V2 M_nsulade "'_ tanqueohaga funcionarla m_.quina con menosde medic tanque, ajuste del cable o coloqueun trozode pl_tstico debajodel tap6nde Ilenadodel de la barrena combustiblepara evitar unaperdidade gasolina. al aire libre,yaque es posible que hayap_rdidas de combustible d el carburador i ncluso cuandose DVERTENClA: r ealiceel mantenimientode lacorrea ubicaun trozo de pl&stico bajo latapa deIlenadode...

  • Page 40: Cambio De Aceite

    NOTA:si no reemplazala correade la transmisi6n,procedaal paso5 en la secci6n"Correade la transmisi6n'. Correa de ia transmisi6n NOTA:para reemplazar la correade la transmisi6n,primerodeben seguirselasinstruccionesde la correade la barrena.Reemplacela correade la transmisi6n antes de volvera ensamblarla nuevacorrea de la barrena. 1. Retireel brochede horquillay gire la varillaalej_mdola de la unidad.Vea la figura 15.
  • Page 41 NOTA:aunquelosaceites de viscosidad mOltiple (5W30, 1 0W30etc.)me- oranel encendido cuando el climaes frio,losmismos tambien aumentan e consumode acetecuandoseusana m_.s de32°RCompruebe e n ve de aceitede la m_tquina q uitanieve conmayorfrecuencia paraevitarque el motorresulte dahado por operarconun nivel d e aceitebajo.Consulte la tablade viscosidad queapareceen la figura17.
  • Page 42 Si no sevaa utilizael equipodurante 30 diaso m_.s, o si esel finalde la Paraevitarproblemascon el motor,el sistemadel combustible debe temporada de nievey ya noexisteposibilidad de quenieve, e s necesario ser vaciadoantesde almacenarla m_tquina durante30 dias o m_ts. almacenar e l equipode manera adecuada. S igalas instrucciones Sigaestas instruccionesparaprepararsu m_tquina quitanievepara almacenarla: de almacenamiento quese indican a continuaci6n p aragarantizar el...
  • Page 43 Problema Causa Remedio El motnrno_rranc_ 1. Lapalancadeobturaci6nnoest_.enla 1 Ponga apaancadeobturac6nen " " "" posici6nON (encendido). posici6nON (encendido)i 2. Sehadesconectadoelcabledelabujfa. 2 Conectee cabea abufa 3. El tanquede combustibleest,. vacio o el 3. Ueneeltanquecongasolinalimpiay fresca: c°rnbus!ib!ees ViejO_ Cebe el motortal y ComoSe indicaen 4, El motorno est,.
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