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Craftsman 247.889705 Operator's Manual

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Operator's
Manual
CRRFr MRN
26" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.889705
CAUTION"
Before using this
product,
read this manual and
follow
all safety
rules and operating
instructions.
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,, SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears Brands Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
Form
No. 769-05136G
(June21,2013)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRRFr MRN 26" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.889705 ,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE CAUTION" Before using this PARTS LIST product, read this manual and o ESPANOL follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Brands Management Corporation,...
  • Page 2 Warranty Statement ......Page 2 Off-Season S torage ......Page 25 Safe Operation Practices ...... Pages 3 -6 Troubleshooting ....... Page 26 Assembly ........Pages 8 -13 Parts List ........Pages 2 8-45 Operation........Pages 14-17 Repair P rotection Agreement ....
  • Page 3 Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, if not Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingto the safeoperation followed, could endangerthe personalsafetyand/or property of practicesin this manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment, yourself and others.Readandfollow all instructions in this manual carelessness o r error on the part of the operatorcanresultin seriousinjury. beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these Thismachineiscapableof amputating fingers, hands,toesandfeet and instructions m ay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol, HEED...

  • Page 4: Operation

    To r educe fire hazards, keep machine free o fgrass, leaves, or other debris Use onlyattachments andaccessories approved bythe manufacturer ( e.g. build-up. Clean up oil o r fuel spillage and r emove any f uel soaked debris. wheelweights,tire chains,cabs etc.). Never store the machine or fuel container...

  • Page 5: Spark Arrestor

    Check fuelline,tank,cap,andfittings frequentlyfor cracks or leaks. R eplace if necessary. Donot crankenginewith sparkplug removed. According to the Consumer Products S afetyCommission ( CPSC) andthe U.S. E nvironmental Protection Agency (EPA), thisproducthasan Average Useful Life of seven (7)years, o r 60 hoursofoperation. A tthe endof the Average Useful Life havethe machine inspected annuallybyan authorized service dealerto ensure that all mechanical andsafetysystems areworkingproperly andnotwornexcessively.

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble operate WARNING--...
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  • Page 8: Removing Fromcarton

    NOTE: References to rightor left sideofthe snowthroweraredetermined from behindthe unit in theoperatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Removing FromCarton Cutthe corners of the cartonandlaythe sides flat on theground.Remove ChuteSupport anddiscard all packinginserts. Bracket Movethe snowthrowerout of the carton. Makecertainthe cartonhasbeencompletely emptiedbefore discarding it. Assembly Observe t he lowerrearareaof the snowthrowerto besurebothcables are Chute...

  • Page 9: Top View

    Place chuteontochutebaseandensure chutecontrolrodispositioned under handlepanel.Installhexbolt previously removed but donot secure with wingnut at thistime.SeeFigure 4. TopView Squeeze t he triggeronthe handlepanel j oystickandrotatethe chuteby handto faceforward.Theholesinthe chutecontrolinputwill befacingup. SeeFigure 5. NOTE: The chutewill not rotatewithoutsqueezing the triggeronthe joystick. Rotatethejoysticktothe oneo'clock positionsothe sliverindicator arrowon the inputshaftbelowthe control p anelpointsupward.SeeFigure 6.
  • Page 10 Makesureall cables areroutedto the left of the chutecontrolrod.Lineup the holeinthe rodwith the arrowonthe inputshaftandinsertthe rodinto the inputshaftbelowjoystickon handle panel.SeeFigure 7. NOTE: Thechutecontrolrodwill fit snugglyintothe inputshaft.Support t he rearofthe dashpanel w ith onehandwhileinsertingthe rodwith yourother handto ensure the rodisinsertedall the wayinto the inputshaft. Nowpushthe chutecontrol r odbacktowardsthe handlepaneluntil the holeinthe rodlinesup with the holeinthe chutecontrolinputclosest t o the chutecontrol h ead.Insertthecotter pin.SeeFigure 8.
  • Page 11 Check thatall cables areproperly routedthroughthe cableguideonthe engine.SeeFigure 10. NOTE: Ifthe chutecontrolisnot assembled c orrectlyit will not movefreely norwill it movefully to the rightandleft. Set-Up Shear Pins Holes arelocated in the plastic dashpanel f or convenient shearpinstorage. S ee Figure 11.Refer t o the Operation sectionfor moreinformationregarding shearpin replacement.
  • Page 12 ChuteClean-Out Tool Achuteclean-out t ool isfastened to the top ofthe augerhousing with amounting clip.SeeFigure 12.Thetoolis designed to clearachuteassembly o f iceand snow. T hisitemisfastened with acabletie at the factory.Cutthe cable tie before operatingthesnowthrower. Neveruseyour handsto clearaclogged chuteassembly.Shutoff engine Chute C lean-out Tool and remainbehind handles until all movingpartshavestoppedbefore usingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.
  • Page 13 Auger Control Prior t ooperating your snow thrower, carefully read andfollowall instructions below. P erform all adjustments toverify your s now thrower i s operating s afely a ndproperly. Check t he adjustmentofthe augercontrol a sfollows: Theaugercontrolislocated on the left handle.SeeFigure 14inset.When the augercontrolisreleased andinthe disengaged "up"position,the cable shouldhaveverylittle slack.

  • Page 14: Choke Control

    Shift Lever Drive Control Four-Way Chute ControP (Joystick) Auger Control Gas Cap Chute Assembly Muffler Recoil Starter Handle Clean Out Tool Primer FUEL LEVEL Auger Hous_ Throttle Control Choke Control Electric Starter Button Oil Drain Electric Starter Outlet Augers Figure 15 Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it'simportant to become acquainted with its controls andfeatures.Refer t o Figure 15.

  • Page 15: Auger Control

    Throttlecontrol DriveControl/Auger Control Lock DRIVE CONTROL Thethrottlecontrolislocatedonthe rearofthe engine.It regulates the speed ofthe engineandwill shutoffthe enginewhen moved into the STOP p osition. Depressing t he primerforces fueldirectlyintothe engine's carburetor t o aid incold-weather s tarting. RecoilStarter Handle Thishandleisusedto manuallystartthe engine. Thedrivecontrolislocatedonthe right handle.

  • Page 16: Clean-Outtool

    Clean-OutTool Donot overfill the fueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethe tankcapisclosed properly andsecurely. Becareful n ot to spillfuelwhen refueling.Spilled fuel orfuel vapormay ignite.If anyfuel isspilled,makesurethe areaisdry before startingthe Neveruseyour handsto clearaclogged chuteassembly.Shutoff engine engine. and remainbehindhandles until all movingparts havestopped before usingthe clean-out t ool to clearthe chuteassembly. Avoidrepeatedor prolonged contactwith skinor breathingofvapor.

  • Page 17: Stopping The Engine

    ToEngageDrive Movethrottle control t o FAST ( rabbit)_Jl_ _ position. 3 Move choke to the C HOKE I,'I pos t on co,d eng nestart),fengine s With the throttlecontrolinthe Fast ( rabbit)_ _1 position,moveshift lever into oneof the sixforward(F)positions or two reverse (R)positions. S elect a warm,place chokein RUN position.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Followthe maintenance s chedule givenbelow.Thischartdescribes s ervice guidelines only.Use the Service Logcolumn to keeptrackofcompleted maintenance t asks.Tolocatethe nearest S ears Service C enter o r to schedule service, Beforeperforming any type of maintenance/service, d isengageall controls andstop the engine.Wait until all moving partshavecometo a complete simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
  • Page 19 Refillwith the recommended o il andcheck the oil level.SeeRecommended OilUsage chart.Theengine's oil capacityis20ounces. (oF)-40o-20 o 0o 20o 40o Oil Drain (oc) -30° -20° -10 ° 0° Plug DO NOT use nondetergentoil or 2-strokeengine oil. it couldshorten the engine'sservicelife. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely. Figure18 Thoroughlywashyour hands with soapandwater assoonaspossibleafter SparkPlug...
  • Page 20 Lubrication GearShaft Thegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricated at leastonceaseason or after every25 hoursof operation. Topreventspillage, r emove all fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it stops. Carefully pivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardsothat it restsonthe auger housing. Remove t he lowerframecoverfrom the underside of the snowthrowerby removing the self-tapping screws whichsecure it. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil) to the hexshaft.SeeFigure NOTE: Whenlubricating the hexshaft,becareful n ot to get anyoil onthe aluminum driveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doing sowill hinderthe snowthrower'sdrive...
  • Page 21 Adjustments Shift Cable If the full rangeof speeds (forwardandreverse) c annotbeachieved, referto the figureto the fight andadjusttheshift cableasfollows: Place the shift leverinthe fastestforwardspeed position(F6). Loosen the hex nut onthe shift cableindexbracket. S eeFigure 24. Pivotthe bracket d ownwardtotake upslackinthe cable. Retighten the hexnut.

  • Page 22: Belt Replacement

    Auger Control Referto theAssembly sectionforinstructions on adjustingtheaugercontrol c able. Skid Shoes Referto theAssembly sectionforinstructions on adjustingtheskidshoes. Belt Replacement Auger Belt Toremove andreplace yoursnowthrower'saugerbelt, proceed asfollows: Topreventspillage, r emove all fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntil it stops. Remove t he plasticbelt coveronthe front of the enginebyremoving thetwo self-tapping screws.

  • Page 23: Frictionwheel Removal

    Loosen andremove the shoulder screw whichactsasabelt keeper. R efer t o Figure 30. Remove t he belt fromaroundthe augerpulley,andslipthe belt betweenthe supportbracket a ndtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure 31. NOTE: Engaging t he augercontrol w ill easeremoval a ndreinstallation of the belt. Reassemble augerbeltbyfollowing instructions inreverse order. NOTE: DoNOT forgetto reinstallthe shoulder s crewandreconnect t hespring to the frameafterinstallingareplacement augerbelt.
  • Page 24 Carefully remove the hexnut andwasher whichsecures t he hexshaftto the snowthrowerframeandtightlytap the shaft'sendto dislodge the ban bearing fromthe rightsideofthe frame.SeeFigure 33. NOTE: Becareful n ot to damage the threads onthe shaft. Carefully positionthe hexshaftdownwardandto the [eft before carefully slidingthe frictionwheelassembly off the shaft.See Figure 34. NOTE: If you'rereplacing the frictionwheelassembly asawhole,discard the wornpartandslidethe newpartontothe hexshall Follow the stepsabove in reverse orderto reassemble c omponents.
  • Page 25 If the snowthrowerwill not beusedfor 30daysor longer, o r if it is theendof thesnowseason whenthe lastpossibility of snowisgone,the equipmentneeds to bestored properly.Follow storageinstructions belowto ensuretop performance f rom thesnowthrowerformanymoreyears. PreparingEngine PreparingSnowThrower Engines s toredover30daysneedto bedrained of fuel to prevent d eterioration and Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilated or metalstorage shed, gumfromforminginfuel system or on essential c arburetor p arts.If thegasoline in careshouldbetakento rustproof t he equipment.

  • Page 26: Need More Help

    Disconnect the sparkplug wireandgroundit againstthe engine to prevent unintended starting. Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controls andstop the engine.Wait until aHmovingparts havecometo a completestop.Alwayswear safetyglasses duringoperation or while performing any adjustmentsor repairs. This section addresses minor service i ssues. Tolocate the nearest Sears Service Center o rto schedule service, simply contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY=HOMP. Engine fails to start Choke control not in CHOKE position.
  • Page 27 Unit fails to discharge snow 1. Chute assembly clogged. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of auger housing with clean-out tool or a stick. 2. Foreign object lodged in auger. 2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
  • Page 28 Craftsman SnowThrowerModel247.889705 --48...
  • Page 29 CraftsmanSnowThrowerModel 247.889705 684-04264-4044 731-2635 Snow Removal Tool Mount Housing Assembly, Auger 26" 684-04107-0637 684-04057A-0637 Spiral Assembly, Impeller Assembly, 12" Dia. 684-04108-0637 710-0347 Hex Screw, 3/8-16, 1.75, Gr5 Spiral Assembly, 731-04870 710-0451 Spacer, 1.25 OD x .75 ID x 1.00 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18, .750 Grl...
  • Page 30 Craftsman Snow ThrowerModel247.889705 <...
  • Page 31 Craftsman SnowThrowerModel 247.889705 749-04191A-0637 684-04112C Upper Handle LH Handle Engagement Ass'y RH 738-04367 710-04326 Screw, #8-16 x 0.50 Flange Shoulder Screw 731-04894D Lock Plate 732-04219C Clutch Lock Spring 712-3087 684-04250 Pivot Rod Wing Nut, 1/4-20 714-04040 Bow Tie Cotter Pin...
  • Page 32 CraftsmanSnowThrowerModel247.889705...
  • Page 33 Craftsman SnowThrowerModel 247.889705 738-04493 656-04055 Axle, .75 x 22" Disc Assembly, Friction Wheel 684-04153C 936-0329 Washer, Lock, 1/4 Friction Wheel Assembly, 5.50D 684-04154B-0637 710-0809 Hex Screw, 1/4-20, 1.25, Gr5 Support Bracket, Friction Wheel 710-0191 684- 04156A Hex Screw, 3/8-24, 1.25, Gr8...
  • Page 34 Craftsman Engine Model270-SUA ForSnowModel 247.889705 951-11282 Muffler Assembly 710-05001 Muffler Stud 951-14190 Muffler Stud Kit 951-11289 Muffler Gasket 712-04214 Nut- M8 710-04915 Bolt - M6 X 12 Zin 951-10642B Muffler Shroud...
  • Page 35 Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.889705 °0 951-10634 Shroud-Engine 712-04213 951-11284 Choke Knob 951-10757 Throttle Knob 951-10637 Switch-Ignition 731-05632 Ignition Key Switch 951-10640 Push Rod-Choke 951-10635 Air Filter Heating 710-04943 Bolt-M6 1X28M Spec...
  • Page 36 Craftsman Engine Model270-SUA ForSnowModel 247.889705 131- Gasket Kit-Complete 132-Gasket Kit-External 133- CompleteEngine...
  • Page 37 Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.889705 951-12111 Piston Ring Set 951-11632 Piston Pin Snap Ring 951-12007 Piston 951-11633 Piston Pin 710-04915 Bolt- M6 X 12 Zin 951-11113 Shield - Air 951-11573 Connecting Rod Assembly 951-14053 Governor Shaft 736-04461 Washer 951-11902 Governor Seal 714-04078...
  • Page 38 Craftsman Engine Model270-SUA ForSnowModel 247.889705 46 _46 U" -"45 131- Gasket Kit-Complete 132-GasketKit-External 133- CompleteEngine...
  • Page 39 Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.889705 ID - 710-04968 Flange Bolt M6 951-11054A Valve Cover 731-07059 Hose-Breather 726-04101 Clamp-Breather Hose 951-11565 Valve Cover Gasket 951-12000 Intake Valve Spring Retainer 951-11892 Rocker Arm Assembly 751-11124 Nut - Pivot Lockin 751-11123 Nut - Valve Adjust...
  • Page 40 CraftsmanEngine Model270-SUAForSnowModel 247.88970S 134-Carburetor Kit - Deni 13S - Carburetor Kit - Huayi...
  • Page 41 Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.889705 II _ 710-04939 Stud-Carb 710-04910 Stud- M6X 105 951-11567 Gasket-Carb Insulator 951-11896 Carburetor Insulat 951-11569A Carburetor Gasket 951-10639A Primer 951-11824 Primer Bulb 951-14026A Carburetor Assembly - Huayi 951-14027A Carburetor Assembly - Deni 951-11897 Carburetor Gasket 951-11112 Bracket-...
  • Page 42 Craftsman Engine Model270-SUA ForSnowModel 247.889705 951-10646 Ignition Coil 951-11110 Shield - Air Flow 710-04940 Bolt 710-04919 Bolt - Flange M6 951-12416 Flywheel 951-10934 Cooling 951-10911 Starter Cup 712-04209 Nut- M14 710-04915 Bolt- M6X 12 Zin 951-10663A Fan Cover Complete 736-04455...
  • Page 43 Craftsman EngineModel270-SUAForSnowModel 247.889705 ,114 951-11914 951-10758 Throttle Control Assembly Engine/Dipstick Cover 710-04905 Bolt 710-05103 Bolt-M6 X 12 951-I 1108 Shield - Governor 710-04915 Bolt- M6 X 12 Zin 951-I 1935 951-11913 Governor Spring Oil Fill Tube Assembly 951-10664 951-11381 Spring-Throttle...
  • Page 44 Craftsman Engine Model270-SUAForSnowModel 247.889705 1_127 710-04914 Bolt- Flange M6 951-11680 Flexible Clamp 951-11114 Bracket- Switch Housing Mount 712-05015 710-04965 Screw M4 X 55 710-04935 Screw - M4 X 60 710-05182 Bolt-M6 X 32 715-04088 Pin - Dowel 951-I0645A Electric Starter...
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  • Page 46: Owner's Warranty Responsibilities

    OWNERSWARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. MTD Consumer Group Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your outdoor equipment engine,...

  • Page 47: Warranted Parts

    Board m ay not b eused. The use ofany non-exempted add-on o r modified parts b ytheultimate purchaser willbegrounds fordisallowing awarranty claims. MTD Consumer Group I nc willnotbeliable t o warrant failures ofwarranted parts c aused bytheuse ofanon-exempted add-on o rmodified part.
  • Page 48 Congratulations onmakingasmartpurchase. YournewCraftsman ®productisdesigned andmanufactured f or yearsof dependable operation. B utlikeall products, i t mayrequire repairfromtime to time.That'swhenhaving a Repair P rotection Agreement c ansave youmoneyandaggravation. Here'swhat the Repair ProtectionAgreement _ includes: 10,000 [] Expertservice byour professional repairspecialists [] Unlimitedservice and nocharge for partsandlaboronallcovered repairs [] Productreplacementupto $1500 if yourcovered productcan'tbefixed [] Discount o f 25%from regular priceof service andrelatedinstalled p artsnot covered bythe agreement;...
  • Page 49 Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice: managernylife www.managemylife.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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