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Craftsman C459-52401 Operator's Manual

Craftsman C459-52401 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
24" Snowthrower
Model No. C459-52401
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual
and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions.
FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CALL 1-800-668-1238
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
®
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
769-09958
06/10/14

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® 24” Snowthrower Model No. C459-52401 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CALL 1-800-668-1238 769-09958 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Safe Handling of Gasoline Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care and deadly gas. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Do not operate machine while under the influence of vapors are explosive.
  • Page 5 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow or 60 hours of operation.
  • Page 6 Safety Symbols This page 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. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.

  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. NOTE: Remove all loose parts and any packing material before assembling. NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models, handle panels, lights and chute cranks are some features that may vary by model.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT: Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer to Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base. The flange keepers will click into place Auger Control Test on page 11. Read and follow all instructions when properly secure.
  • Page 9 Clean-Out Tool Lamp Wiring Harness (If equipped) The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring harness to and is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer to page 13 for the lower handle should be plugged into the hole in the lower instructions on how to properly use it.
  • Page 10 Adjustment Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory Chute Assembly for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the to operating the snow thrower. angle of the chute assembly.
  • Page 11 Fig. 3-13 Fig. 3-12 NOTE: Some models are equipped with reversible skid shoes Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten and may be turned over to increase their lifespan. (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.

  • Page 12: Controls

    Controls and Features Shift Lever Drive Control Auger Control Gas Cap Chute Assembly Oil Fill Chute Directional Control Clean Out Tool Augers Skid Shoe Fig. 4-1 Skid Shoes Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Fig. 4-1. Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions .
  • Page 13 Drift Cutters (if so equipped) Two-Way Chute Control™ (optional) This two-way control lever is meant to control the distance of The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use snow discharge from the chute. Tilt the lever forward or rearward is optional for normal snow conditions.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Replacing Shear Pins Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the To Engage Drive pins may shear.

  • Page 15: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine Gear Shaft Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season thrower. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Tire Pressure Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Refer to “Assembly &...
  • Page 16 Chute Assembly Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the chute assembly. Skid Shoes Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes. Drive Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack.
  • Page 17 Off-Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow the storage instructions below. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section. Store in a clean, dry area. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow thrower.

  • Page 18: Service

    Service Belt Replacement Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Fig. 7-3. Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine.
  • Page 19 Drive Belt Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 7-5. Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt which acts as To remove and replace your snow thrower’s drive belt, proceed a belt keeper. as follows: Unhook the brake bracket spring from the frame. To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops.
  • Page 20 Back out the stop bolt to increase the clearance between the friction wheel disc and friction wheel. See Fig. 7-8. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Fig. 7-8. Remove and replace belt in the reverse order, and return stop bolt to original position.
  • Page 21 NOTE: Be careful not to damage the threads on the shaft. If you’re disassembling the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber ring, proceed as follows: Carefully position the hex shaft downward and to the left before carefully sliding the friction wheel assembly off the Remove the four screws which secure the friction wheel’s shaft.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in CHOKE position. 1. Move choke to CHOKE position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.

  • Page 23: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 929-0071A Extension Cord, 110V 954-04050A Auger Drive Belt (24”) 954-04260 Wheel Drive Belt (24”) 954-04195 Auger Drive Belt (26”, 28” & 30”) 954-04201A Wheel Drive Belt (26”, 28” & 30”) 684-04153C Friction Wheel Assembly 935-04054 Friction Wheel Rubber 925-1629...

  • Page 24: Emissions Control Warranty Statement

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2013- 2014 small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment).
  • Page 25 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions. MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

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