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Operator's
Manual
CRRFr MRN
30" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.883960
CAUTION"
Before
using this
product,
read this manual
and
follow
all safety
rules and operating
instructions.
,, SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
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www.craftsman.com
FormNo. 769-08184B
(July 18,2012)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRRFr MRN 30" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.883960 ,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE CAUTION" Before using this PARTS LIST product, read this manual o ESPANOL follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Searsauthorizedserviceprovider. W ith proofof purchase, youwill receivea newchutefree of charge.Youare responsible for the laborcost of installationand any costincurredto verify thedefect. Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainrepairor replacement, v isitthe web site:www.craftsman.com This warrantycoversONLYdefectsin materialand workmanship. W arrantycoveragedoes NOTinclude: •...

  • Page 3: California Proposition

    This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeopera- This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not tion practicesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis...

  • 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.Do notoperateon steep slopes. on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyour skin and Planyoursnow-throwing patternto avoiddischargetowards changeclothesimmediately. windows,walls,cars etc.

  • 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 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.
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  • 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 insert the roundend of the chute controlrod into inputof chute controlhead.Pushrod as far intothe chutecontrol headas pos- sible,keepingthe holesin the rod pointingupward.See Figure4. Placechuteontochute baseand ensurechute control rodis positionedunderhandle panel.Securechutecontrol headto chutesupport bracketwith clevispin and bow-tiecotterpin removedin step 1.See Figure5. Finishsecuringchutecontrolhead by installinghex boltand wing nut.
  • Page 10 Pushthe chute controlrod towardthecontrol paneluntil the hole in the rod lines up with the middlehole in the chutecontrol input and insertthe cotterpin. See Figure8. NOTE:Thereis a referencehole providedat rearend of controlrod to help knowwhenholesare vertical. NOTE:The holefurthestfrom the chutecontrol headis usedto achievefurtherengagement o f thechute controlrod intothe inputshaft if required.Referto the Maintenance&...
  • Page 11 Chute Clean-Out Tool A chute clean-outtool is fastenedto the top of theauger housing with a mountingclip. See Figure11.Thetool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof iceand snow.This item is fastenedwith a cabletie at the factory.Cut the cabletie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower. Neveruseyourhandsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut loft engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingparts have I stoppedbeforeusingtheclean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.
  • Page 12 ADJUSTMENTS Skid Shoes The snowthrowerskid shoesare adjustedupwardat thefactory for Smooth Surface shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operat- in the snowthrower. you operate gravel snow as itcan easilypick up and throw loosegravel,causingpersonal lit is not recommended that this thrower injuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundingproperty. •...
  • Page 13 Shift Lever Drive Control Electric Chute Control (Joystick) Headlight Auger Control Manual Gas Cap \ ChuteControl\ Wheel Steering Control ChuteAssembly Drift Cutter Recoil Starter Oil Fill Handle Clean Out Tool Auger Housing Oil Drain Skid Shoe Figure16 THROTTLE CONTROL Nowthat you haveset up your snowthrower,it'simportant to become acquainted with its controlsand features.Referto Figure16.
  • Page 14 ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK Requiresthe useof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) DRIVE and a 120Vpowersource/walloutlet. CONTROL The keyisa safety device.It mustbe fully insertedin orderfor the engineto start. Removethe keywhenthe snowthroweris notin use. NOTE:Do notturn the key in an attemptto startthe engine.Doingso may causeit to break.

  • Page 15: Clean-Out Tool

    MANUAL CHUTE CONTROL CLEAN-OUT TOOL Proceedas followsto utilizethe manualchutecontrol: Removethecotterpin fromeitherof the holesfurthestfrom the Neveruse yourhandsto cleara cloggedchute assembly.Shut chuteassemblyon the chutecontrol head. Ioff engine and remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingparts have Pushin the chute controlrod untilthe holein it lines up with the [stoppedbeforeusingthe clean-outtoolto clearthe chute assembly.

  • Page 16: Starting The Engine

    Gasoline Electric Starter Use automotive gasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombus- tionchamberdeposits)with a minimumof 87 octane.Gasolinewith The optionalelectricstarteris equippedwith a groundedthree-wire up to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButyl Ether)canbe powercordand plug,and is designedto operateon 120volt AC used. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting householdcurrent.It mustbe usedwith a properlygroundedthree- dirt, dust,or waterin thefuel tank.

  • Page 17: Replacing Shear Pins

    Recoil Starter NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. Do notpull the starterhandlewhilethe engine running. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the snow throwerwill move.Releaseitand drive motionwill stop. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)d_J_ position. NOTE:NEVERrepositionthe shiftlever(changespeedsor direction Movechoketo the CHOKE I#1 position(coldenginestart). If of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before performing anytype ofmaintenance/service, disengage all Followthe maintenance schedulegiven below.This chart describes controls and stoptheengine. W aituntilall moving partshavecometo serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof a completestop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he completedmaintenance tasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafety glassesduring Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 19 Reinstallthe drain plugand tightenit securely. Refillwith the recommended oil and checkthe oil level.See Recommended Oil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis 37 ounces. (%-40 °-20 o 0o 200 400 Oil Drain ("c) -300 -200 -10° 0° Plug DO NOTuse nondetergent o il or 2-strokeengineoil. It could shorten the engine'sservicelife.

  • Page 20: Shave Plate And Skid Shoes

    hot a nd can ine. LUBRICATION Gear Shaft Thegear (hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedat least oncea seasonor afterevery 25 hoursof operation. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until it stops. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it restson theauger housing. "?X Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow / ..
  • Page 21 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 22: Belt Replacement

    Auger Control ;.."_ Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructions on adjustingtheauger controlcable. Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructions on adjustingthe skid shoes. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until itstops. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov- Figure31 ingthe two self-tappingscrews.See Figure30.
  • Page 23 7. Remove the belt f rom around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between thesupport bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 34. 8. Reassemble auger belt b yfollowing these i nstructions inopposite order and manner ofremoval. 9. Perform t he Auger Control test o utlined inthe Assembly section ofthis manual.

  • Page 24: Preparing Engine

    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- Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent age shed,careshouldbe taken to rustprooftheequipment.Using deterioration and gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on essential a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains,...
  • Page 25 Enginefails to start Chokecontrolnot in CHOKEposition. Movechokecontrolto CHOKEposition. Sparkplugwire disconnected. Connectwireto sparkplug. Faultysparkplug. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. Filltank with clean,freshgasoline. Enginenot primed. Primeengineas instructedin the OperationSection. Keynot inserted. Insertkeyfully intothe switch. Connectone end of the extensioncordto the electric Extensioncordnot connected(when usingelectricstartbutton,on modelsso starteroutletand the otherend to a three-prong equipped).
  • Page 26 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.883960...
  • Page 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.883960 731-2635 SnowRemoval T oolMount 731-04870 Spacer,1.25OD x .75ID x 1.00 736-0188 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. Washer,Flat,.76x 1.49x .06 741-0493A Bushing,Flange,.80ID x .91OD L710-0347 L Hex Screw,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 710-0451 Bolt, Carriage,5/16-18,.750Grl 790-00087A-0637 Housing,1"Hex Bearing 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18,0.750 790-00119-0691 ShavePlate,2.25 x 29.66...
  • Page 28 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.883960 _o_19_. _i/.o_...
  • Page 29 O ¸ 710-1652 AB Screw,1/4-20x 0.625 684-04159 FrictionWheelAssembly 731-06401 BeltCover 716-0136 RetainerRing 735-04099 Plug,3/8 ID 726-0221 Speed Nut 711-1268B ActuatorShaft 790-00183B-0637 WheelDrive Frame 946-04229B DriveClutchCable 756-04109 Auger Pulley 736-0505 FiatWasher 732-04345 ExtensionSpring 790-002070 DriveClutchCableGuideBracket 738-04439 ShoulderScrew 936-0119 LockWasher 684-04156A Shift RodAssembly 750-04474 AxleSupportTube 684-04169...
  • Page 30 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.883960...
  • Page 31 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.883960 684-04112C HandleEngagement A ssemblyRH 749-04191A-0691 UpperHandleLH 738-04367 FlangeShoulderScrew 710-04326 Screw,#8-16x 0.50 731-04894D LockPlate 732-04219C ClutchLock Spring 684-04250 PivotRod 712-3087 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 714-04040 BowTie CotterPin 935-0199A RubberBumper 710-0262 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x 1.50 L710-3069 _ Screw,1/4-20x .500 731-04896B...
  • Page 32 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.883960 710-04373A Screw,#12-16 x .75 711-05752 Shaft,WormDrive 717-04973 Gear,Helical 717-05019 Worm,2-Start Nylon 731-07529A Cover,Gear,ChuteControl 936-0272 Wash.,Flat,.510x 1.00x .060 741-04388A Bearing,Flange,1.00ID ¸ • _ 741-04453A Bearing,Flange,.50 ID 790-00342B-0637 Brkt., Gear,ChuteRotation 710-04509 Scr.,AB, #10-16x 1.25 712-04063 Nut, Flgik.,5/16-18...
  • Page 33 Craftsman Engine Model 483=SUB For Snow Model 247.883960 710-04915 Bolt M6x12 951-11339 MufflerShield 710-04915 Bolt M6x12 951-10757 ThrottleControlKnob 951-11595 ControlPanel 731-05632 951-10637 KeySwitchAssembly 951-11302 ChokeKnob 710-04914 Bolt M6xlO 951-11181 ExhaustPipe Shield 951-11321 CarburetorHeatShield 710-04968 Bolt M6x16 951-11338 MufflerAssembly 712-05015 Nut, M8...
  • Page 34 Craftsman Engine Model 483-SUB For Snow Model 247.883960 --134 710-05392 StudM6-8x100 ThrottleShaft Cover 710-05056 StudM6-8x118 IdleJet Rivet 951-11315 Carburetor IntakeGasket IdleJet Assembly 951-11316 Carburetor Insulator IdleSpeedAdjustingScrew 951-11223 Carburetor Gasket PrimerPipe 951-14023A 751-11991 PrimerHose Carburetor Assembly 951-10639A 951-11906 PrimerAssembly PrimerHoseClamp 951-11824...
  • Page 35 Craftsman Engine IViodel 483-SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883960 144- Gasket Kit-Complete 145-Gasket K it-External 146-Complete Engine...
  • Page 36 Craftsman Engine IViodel 483=SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883960 951-11951 710-06063 Bolt M8x35 ConnectingRodAssembly 951-11952 Piston 710-04968 Bolt M6x16 951-11953 951-11320 PistonPin Snap Ring Oil TubeSupportBracket 951-11954 PistonPin 710-05349 Bolt M6x8 951-12579 951-11381 PistonRingSet Oil FillTubeO-Ring 951-11956 951-12073 GovernorGear/ShaftAssembly Oil FillTubeAssembly...
  • Page 37 Craftsman Engine Model 483=SUB For Snow Model 247.883960 145- GasketKit- I:xternal 146- Complete [ngine...
  • Page 38 Craftsman Engine IViodel 483-SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883960 951-12081 951-11337 ValveKit ExhaustLashCap 951-11965 PushRodGuide 951-11337 ValveKit 951-11981 951-11962 RockerArmAssembly Tappet 710-04962 Bolt, Pivot 951-11335 PushRodKit 951-11966 RockerArm 951-12555 CylinderHeadKit 751-11123 AdjustingNut ,Valve (Inc.106,110-112,125) 751-11124 951-11329B PivotLockingNut CylinderHeadAssembly 710-05054 ValveCoverBolt (Inc.100,101,104,106,108-112,...
  • Page 39 Craftsman Engine Model 483-SUB For Snow Model 247.883960 710-04965 Screw M4X 55 951-11313 CoolingFan 951-11314 951-11196 ElectricStarter StarterCup 712-04220 710-04967 Bolt M8x55 FlywheelNut, M14x1.5 951-11305 710-04968 Bolt M6x16 IgnitionCoilAssembly 710-05350 710-04915 Bolt M6x12 IgnitionCoil Bolt 951-11211 951-12553 AlternatorAssembly BlowerHousing 951-14223...
  • Page 40 Craftsman Engine IViodel 483=SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883960 /.-25 26 / :}4 32 951-12533 951-11336 FuelLine Kit FuelCap Assembly 951-11933 FuelLevelIndicator 951-11700 FuelHose Clamp 710-04970 BoltM8x20 710-04921 Bolt M8x14 750-05312 951-11182 Bushing,Slot FuelTankMountingBracket 750-05313 712-04212 Bushing,Rnd FlangeNut M6 951-11201 710-04908...
  • Page 41 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.883960 777S32636 777125002 1001 IIIO-NV]10 "IVI1NVIA] S,EIO/VEI3dO QV]EI"_ "S3OV:IEInS 13AVEI9 NO9NILVEI]d0 N3H_NOIlnV3VULX3 3 sn'SEI3ONVIS,_9 lV39EIVHOSI(] 103EIIO U3A3N 'S31EIAPNI $103r80 NMOEIItlQIOAV O1"1_ '3NIHOVW 9NIOIAEI3S EIO 9NIOgO13NI1 3EIOd38 O3ddOJ.S 3AVH SIUVd9NIAOW ]IV lllNn $31QNVH ONIH38 NIVW3EI ONV'3FIION3 d01S 'SU3A31 FI011110 39VgN3SIO "...
  • Page 42 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 43 (6)The owner must not b echarged fordiagnostic labor that l eads tothe determination that a warranted part i sinfact d efective, provided that such diagnostic work i sperformed atawarranty station. (7) The engine manufacturer isliable f or d amages toother engine components proximately caused by afailure u nder warranty ofany warranted part.
  • Page 44 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 Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission...
  • Page 45 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 46 Servicio y Mantenimiento ......Pagina 62 posterior Almacenamiento fuera de temporada ..Pagina 69 GARANTJA COMPLETA CRAFTSMAN POR DOS ANOS PORDOSANOSa partir de la fechade la cornpra,este productoest_ garantizadopor defectosen los rnateriales y la rnanode obra. Los productosdefectuososser&nreparadossin costoo reemplazados sin costosi la reparaci6nno est&disponible.
  • Page 47 Esta rn_.quina r ue construidapara seroperadade acuerdocon La presenciade este sfrnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque irnportantesde seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar concualquiertipo de equipo rnotorizado, u n descuidoo error por poner en peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras partedel operadorpuedeproducirlesionesgraves.Esta rn_.quina personas.Lea y siga todaslas instruccionesde este manualantes es capazde arnputarrnanosy piesy de arrojarobjetoscon gran...
  • Page 48 Manejo seguro de la gasolina • Nuncaoperela rn_.quina si falta un rnontajedel canalo si el rnisrnoest,. daSado.Mantengatodos losdispositivosde seguri- Paraevitar lesiones personales 0 daSosrnateriales tengarnucho dad en su lugaryen funcionarniento. cuidadocuandotrabajecon gasolina.La gasolinaes surnarnente inflarnabley sus vaporespuedencausarexplosiones. S i se derrarna •...

  • Page 49: Mantenimiento

    • Paraencenderel motor,jale de la cuerdalentarnente hasta que • SegOn la Cornisi6nde Seguridad de Productosparael Consurni- sienta resistencia,luegojale r_.pidarnente. El replieguer_.pido de dor de los EstadosUnidos(CPSC)y la Agenciade Protecci6n la cuerdade arranque(tensi6nde 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.
  • Page 50 SiMBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p_ginadescribelossirnbolosy figurasde seguridadinternacionales que puedenapareceren este producto.Lea el manualdel operador )araobtenerla inforrnaci6n terrninadasobreseguridad,reunirse,operaci6ny rnantenimiento y reparaci6n. LEA ELMANUAL DELOPERADOR(S) Lea,entienda, y siga todas lasinstrucciones en el manual (es)antes de intentar reunirse y funcionar. LA ADVERTENCIA -- PLATOS ROTATORIOS Guarde manos de entrada y aperturas de la descarga mientras la m_iquina corre.

  • Page 51: Montaje

    NOTA:Las referencias al lado derechoo y ciertosde la rn_.quina quitanievese deterrninan desdela parteposteriorde la unidaden posici6nde operaci6n(perrnaneciendo directarnente detr_.s de la rn_.quina quitanieve,rnirandohaciael panelde la rnanija). EXTRACCION DE LA UNIDAD DE LA CAJA Corte lasesquinasde la cajade cart6ny exti_ndalaen el piso Quitey descartetodoslos insertosde ernpaque.
  • Page 52 3. Inserte lavarilla h exagonal dentro del c abezal decontrol del canal. Empuje lavarilla t an lejos d entro del c abezal decontrol del c anal como s ea posible, manteniendo elorificio enlavarilla hexagonal seSalando hacia a rriba. Vea laFigura 4. 4.
  • Page 53 Insertarel otroextrernode la varillade controldel canal en el acopladorpor debajodel panel de asa. AsegQrese de alinearla parteplana de la varillay el extrernopianodel acoplador.Puede que tengaque girar la barra en tornoa estasIfneashasta dos superficies.Consultela figura7. Ernpujela barrade controldel canal haciael panel de control hastaque el agujeroen las Ifneasde varillacon el agujerodel medic en la entradade controldel canale insertela chaveta.Vet la figura8.
  • Page 54 CONFIGURACI6N Pasador de cuchilla En el panelde instrurnentos de pl_sticohay orificiospara el alma- cenarniento conveniente del pasadorde cuchilla.Veala figura10. Consultela secionde servicioy rnantenirniento pararn_.s inforrnaci6n en cuantoel reernplazodel pasadorde cuchiNa. Herramienta de Limpieza del Canal Hay una herrarnienta de Nrnpieza del canal iajustadaa la parte superiorde la caja de la barrenacon un pasadorde ensarnblado.
  • Page 55 Cortadores de desplazamiento de nieve Retirelosdostornillosy pornosde rnariposade seguridadque sujetancadacortadorde desplazarniento de nievey refirelosde los ladosde la cajade la barrena. Gire loscortadoresde desplazarniento de nievey posici6nelos segQnse rnuestraen la Figura12 haciael exteriorde la caja de [a barrena. Acopleloscortadoresde desplazarniento de nievecon los tornillosy los pornosde rnariposade seguridadque se retiraron antes.Vea [a Figura13.
  • Page 56 Paraajustar laszapatasantideslizantes: Aflojelas cuatrostuercashexagonales (dosen cada lado)y los pernosdel carro. Muevalas zapatasantideslizantes a la posici6n Superficie lisa deseada.Vea la figura 14. Cornpruebe que toda la superficieinferiorde laszapatas antideslizantes est_contra el sueloparaevitar un desgaste desparejode los rnisrnos. Vuelvaa ajustarbien lastuercasy lospernos. Prueba de control de la barrena...
  • Page 57 (2) es larn_.s r_.pida. FARO El farose encuentraen cadavez que el motorest_en rnarcha. Cumple con los estandares de seguridad de ANSi Lasrn_.quinas q uitanievede Craftsman curnplen con losest_.ndares de seguridad del instituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales (ANSI).
  • Page 58 CONTROL DEL REGULADOR ZAPATAS ANTIDESLIZANTES Ubiquelas zapatasantideslizantes en funci6nde las condicionesde la superficie.Ajuste haciaarriba si la nieveest,. rnuycornpactada. AjQstelas haciaabajo si usa la rn_.quina en gravaso superficiescon piedrastrituradas. El controldel reguladorest,. ubicadoen la partetraseradel motor. CONTROL DE LA BARRENA Regulala velocidaddel motor,y Io apagacuandose Iocolocaen la posici6nSTOP(detenci6n).
  • Page 59 RUEDA QUECONDUCE MANDOS La ruedaizquierday derechaque conducernandoses Iocalizadaen la parteocultade los mangos.Aprieteel controlderechoparadar vuelta a la derecha;aprieteel control izquierdopara dar vuelta a la izquierda. NOTA:Hagafuncionaral lanzadorde nieveen _.reas abiertashasta que usted seafamiliarconestosrnandos. CONTROL DEL CANAL DE EL¢:CTRICO ELECTRIC CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL CHUTE CHUTE...

  • Page 60: Antes De Encender

    NOTA:No Io Ileneen exceso.El Ilenadoexcesivode aceite puede HERRAIVllENTA DE LIMPIEZA hacerque el motorgenerehurno,que cuestearrancarloo fallas en la bujia. Vuelvaa colocarel tap6n/la varillade aceitey ajuste confirrneza antes de arrancarel motor. de destaparlo,apagueel motory perrnanezca detr_sde lasrnanijas I Gasolina lNunca usesus rnanospara liberar un rnontajede canaltapado.Antes I hasta que todas laspartes rn6vilesse hayandetenido, Utilicegasolinaparaautorn6viles(sinplornoo conbajo contenidode plornopara rninirnizarlosdep6sitosen la c_rnarade cornbusti6n)con...
  • Page 61 Arrancador el_ctrico Muevala palancadel cebadorhastala posici6nCHOKE I,'q¢l (encendidoconel motoren fifo). Si el motorya est,. caliente, ubiqueel cebadoren la posici6nOFR El arrancadorel_ctricoopcionalest&equipadocon un cable de ali- Presioneel cebadortres (3) veces,asegur_.ndose d e cubrirel rnentaci6n y un enchufede tres terrninales conectadosa tierray est,. orificio de ventilaci6ncuandoIo haga.Si el motorest,.
  • Page 62 LISTA DE iVlANTENIIVllENTO Antesde realizarcualquiertipodel rnantenirniento/servicio, suelte Siga la listade rnantenirniento dada abajo.Estacarta describepautas todoslos rnandosy pareel motor.Esperehasta que todaslas partes de servicios61o. U se la colurnnade Troncode Serviciopara guardar de rnovirniento hayanvenidoa una paradacornpleta.Desconecteel la pistade tareasde rnantenirniento cornpletadas. L ocalizarel rn_.s alarnbrede bujiay b_.selo contra el motor para prevenirel cornienzo cercanoCharnusca el Centrode Servicioo prograrnar el servicio,sirn- involuntario.
  • Page 63 Cambio de aceite del motor NOTA:Carnbieel aceitedespu_sde las 5 prirnerashorasde operaci6ny despu_sde cada50 horasde operaci6no una vez por ternporada. Vacfeel combustibledel tanquehaciendofuncionarel motor hastaque el tanquede combustibleest_ vacfo.Cerci6resede que la tapadel combustibleest,. asegurada. Coloqueun recipiente adecuadopara recolectarel aceitebajo el tap6nde drenajede aceite. Retireel tap6nde drenajede aceite.Vea la Figura20.
  • Page 64 Midala separaci6nde bujia con un calibrador.Corrijade ser necesariotorciendoel electrodolateral.Vea la Figura22. La separaci6n debe establecerseentre0,02y 0,03 pulgadas(0,60- Electrodo 0,80ram). Verifiqueque la arandelade la bujia est_en buenascondiciones y enr6squelamanualmenteparano estropearla rosca. Unavez que la bujfaest_ colocada,apri_telacon una Ilavepara comprimirla arandela. NOTA:Cuandoinstaieuna bujia nueva,una vez colocadala bujia apriete1/2vuelta paracomprimir[aarandela.Cuandovuelvaa co[ocar 0,02- 0,03 puigadas una bujfausada,una vez colocadala bujia apriete1/8- 1/4de vuelta...
  • Page 65 NOTA:Laszapatasde esta m_.quina tienendos bordesde desgaste. Cuandoun lado se desgasta,se las puede rotar 1800 para usarel otro horde. Para retirarlas zapatasantideslizantes: Quitelos cuatropernosdel carro,arandelas(si corresponde),y las tuercasde brida hexagonales que losasegurana la m_.quina quitanieve. Montelas nuevaszapatasantideslizantes con cuatrospernos de carro (dosen cada lado),arandelas,y las tuercasde brida hexagonales.
  • Page 66 Ubiquela rn_nsulahaciaarribapara brindarrn_.s juego (o haciaabajo paraaurnentarla tensi6ndel cable). Vuelvaa apretarla tuercahexagonalsuperiory repetirlos pasos 1 a 4. Varilla de control del canal ParaIograruna mayorengagrnent v arillahexagonal e n el pi56nde artes en el marcodel panel de rnanejar se rnuestraen la Figura7 en la secci6nde ensarnblaje, e s necesarioajustar la varillade control del canal.Vea la figura28.
  • Page 67 Gire concuidadola m_.quina quitanievehaciaarribay hacia delantede maneraque quedeapoyadasobrela cajade la barrena. Saquela cubiertadel marcodesdedebajode la m_.quina quitanieveretirandolostornillosautorroscantes que la aseguran. Veala figura31. Aflojey retireel tornillocon rebordeque actQacomoguarda de la correa.Vea la figura32. 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 68 3. A. Saque lacorrea delabarrena delapolea d el m otor. B. Tome l apolea I oca y girela 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 69 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 70 El motorno arranca La palancade obturaci6nno est,. en la Pongael interruptor en la posici6nCHOKE(obtura- posici6nON (encendido) ci6n). Se ha desconectado el cablede la bujia Conecteel cablea la bujfa. La bujia nofunciona correctamente Limpie,ajustela distanciadisruptivao cambie. El tanquede combustibleest,. vado o el Lleneel tanquecongasolinalimpiay fresca.
  • Page 71 Dernasiada vibraci6n Hay piezasque est_.n fiojas o la barrena Detengael motorde inrnediatoy desconecteel est,. dafiada cablede la bujia.Ajuste todoslos pernosy las tuercas.Si la vibraci6ncontinQa. I levela unidada reparara un centrode partesy reparaci6nSears. Perdidade potencia El cable de la bujfaest,. flojo Conectey ajusteel cablede la bujfa.
  • Page 72 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 73 (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. Silapieza f alla antes del p rimer reernplazo programatic, larnisrna ser_.
  • Page 74 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 periodo de duraci6n de ias emisiones y la clasificaci6n de aire.
  • Page 75 Felicitaciones por haber realizado una adquisici6n inteligente. El producto Craftsman® que ha adquirido esta diseSado y fabricado para brindar muchos aSos de funcionamiento confiable. Pero como todos los productos a veces puede requerir de reparaciones. Es en ese momento cuando...
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