Craftsman 88957 - 179 CC 24" 2 Stage Snow Thrower Operation Manual

Craftsman 88957 - 179 CC 24" 2 Stage Snow Thrower Operation Manual

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Operator's
Manual
CRRFTSMRN
24" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88957
CAUTION:
Before
using
this product,
read this
manual
and follow
all
safety
rules
and operating
instructions.
o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
FORMNO.769-05095
12/29/2009

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  • Page 1 Model No. 247.88957 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using o ESPANOL 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.769-05095 12/29/2009...
  • Page 2 Craftsman snow thrower fails due toadefect inmaterial orworkman- ship within t wo years from the date ofpurchase, return i ttoany Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Service Center, orother Craftsman outlet inthe United States forfree repair (orreplacement ifrepair proves impossible).
  • Page 3 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 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 & 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 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 Positionthechute assemblyoverthe base.See Figure3. Closethe flangekeepersto securethechute assemblyto the chute base.See Figure4. The flangekeeperswill click intoplace whenproperlysecure. NOTE:If the flangekeeperswill noteasily clickinto place,usethe palmof yourhand to applyswift,firm pressureto the backof each. Removetheflat washerand hairpinclip from the end of the chutedirectionalcontrol. Insertthe end of the chutedirectionalcontrolinto the lower bracketand securewith the flat washerand hairpinclipjust removed.See Figure5.
  • Page 10 SET-UP Chute Clean-Out Tool A chute clean-out tool is fastenedto the top of the augerhousing with a mountingclip. See Figure6. The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedwith a cabletie at the factory.Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower. ChuteClean=outTool Neveruseyour handsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut off engineand remainbehind handlesuntilall movingpartshave...
  • Page 11 Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof skid shoeis againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon the skid shoes, Refightennutsand bolts securely, Chute Assembly Thedistancesnowis throwncan be adjustedby changingthe angle of the chuteassembly,Todo so: Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkeyand loosenthe plasticwingknobfoundon the left sideof the chuteassembly. Pivotthe chute upwardor downwardbeforeretightening thewing knob,See Figure8, Auger Control Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadand follow all...
  • Page 12 Shift Lever Drive Control Auger Control Gas Cap Chute Assembly Oil Fill ChuteDirectionalControl Clean Out Mumer Recoil Starter Tool _._andle Primer Throttle Control Choke Control :lectric Start Augers Button Oil Drain Skid Shoe Electric Starter Outlet Figure10 Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it'simportant to become acquainted with its controlsand features.Referto Figure10.
  • Page 13 THROTTLE CONTROL The augercontrol is locatedon the left handle.Squeezethe control grip againstthe handleto engagethe augerand startsnowthrowing action.Releaseto stop. DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK DRIVE CONTROL Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the rearof the engine.It regulatesthe speedof theengine and will shutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe OFF position. Depressingthe primerforcesfuel directlyintothe PRIMER I _TY-"-L...
  • Page 14 CLEAN-OUT TOOL • Refuelin a well-ventilated area with the enginestopped.Do not smokeor allowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineis refueledor wheregasolineisstored. Neveruse yourhandsto cleara cloggedchute assembly.Shut • Donot overfillthe fueltank.After refueling,makesurethe tank off engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave cap is closed properlyand securely. stoppedbeforeusingthe clean-outtoolto clear thechute assembly. •...
  • Page 15 TO ENGAGE DRIVE Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_T position. With the throttlecontrolin the Fast(rabbit) '_ position,move Movechoketo the CHOKE IJl position(coldenginestart). If shiftleverintoone of thesix forward(F) positionsor two reverse engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition. (R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snowconditions Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole in and a paceyou'recomfortable with.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before performing anytypeofmaintenance/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 sparkplugwireandgrounditagainst t he completedmaintenance tasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglasses during Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 17 Reinstallthe drain plugand tightenit securely. Refillwith the recommended oil and checkthe oil level.See Recommended Oil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis 20 ounces. (%-400 -200 0o 200 400 Oil Drain ("c) -300 -200 -10° 0° Plug DONOTuse nondetergent o il or 2-strokeengineoil. itcould shorten the engine'sservicelife.
  • Page 18 become hot a nd can inc. 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. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removing the self-tappingscrewswhich secureit.
  • 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 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- ing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22.
  • Page 21 6. Remove the belt a sfollows. Refer toFigure 25. a. Loosen and remove the shoulder screw w hich a cts a sabelt keeper. b. Unhook the support bracket spring f rom the frame. 7. Remove the belt f rom around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between thesupport bracket and the auger pulley.
  • Page 22 4, Carefully pivot the snow thrower upand forward so that i trests o n the auger housing. 5. Remove the frame c over from the underside ofthe snow thrower byremoving the self-tapping screws which s ecure it.Refer to Figure 24, 6.
  • Page 23 NOTE:Be carefulnot to damagethe threadson the shaft, Carefullypositionthe hexshaftdownwardand to the left before carefullyslidingthe frictionwheelassemblyoff the shaft. See Figure31. NOTE: If you'rereplacingthe frictionwheelassemblyas a whole, discardthe wornpartand slidethe newpart ontothe hexshaft. Followthe stepsabovein reverseorder to reassemblecomponents.If you'redisassembling the frictionwheeland replacingonly the rubber ring,proceedas follows: Removethefour screwswhich securethe frictionwheel'sside platestogether.
  • Page 24 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: Troubleshooting

    Enginefails to start Chokecontrolnot in CHOKEposition. Movechokecontrolto CHOKEposition. Sparkplugwire disconnected. Connectwireto spark plug. Faultysparkplug. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. Filltank with clean, freshgasoline. Enginenotprimed. Primeengineas instructedin the OperationSection. Keynot inserted. Insertkeyfully intothe switch. Connectone end of the extensioncordto the electric Extensioncordnot connected(when usingelectricstartbutton,on modelsso starteroutlet and the otherend to a three-prong...
  • Page 26 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957...
  • Page 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 731-2635 SnowRemoval T oolMount 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly,LH 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 684-04108-0637 SpiralAssembly,RH 710-0347 HexScrew,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 731-04870 Spacer,1.25OD x .75 ID x 1.00 710-0451 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,.80 ID x .91OD 710-0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4-20,.750,Gr5...
  • Page 28 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88957 ,_1_i _4 _...
  • Page 29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 731-04869A Chute,FlangeKeeper 631-04133A HandleAssembly,ClutchLock,LH 946-04397A Cable,SpeedSelector 631-04134B HandleAssembly,ClutchLock,RH 749-04191A-0637 Handle,Upper,LH 684-04111B HandleAss'y,Engage,Red, LH 747-04263 EyeBolt, ChuteCrank 684-04112B HandleAss'y,Engage,Red, RH 790-00313-0637 Shift Lever J 631-04131B _ Chute.Lower(/ncl_Ref_#27,Qty. 3) 731-04912B Chute,Lower,5.0 Dia. 732-04238 Spring,Torsion,.8156ID x .3038 914-0145...
  • Page 30 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88957 ,_8h,...
  • Page 31 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 656-04025A DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 731-04873 Spacer,1.25x .75x 3.0 938-04168 Axle, .75x 22" 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 684-04154-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel 729-04035 Conn.,Amp 684-04156A Shift Assembly,Rod 710-0809 Hex Screw,1/4-20,1.25,Gr5 710-0191 Hex Screw,3/8-24, 1.25,Gr8 J 710-0627 J HexScrew,5/16-24,.750,Gr5 710-0788 Screw,1/4-20,1.000 710-0672 Hex Screw,5/16-24,1.25,Gr5 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20x .625...
  • Page 32 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 2_ 26 61\_\62 !23 23 26/_ 26/_ 45 45 150 149 /148 \° o\ _ 140/_..._154 141_b_._i_142 132/® _\131...
  • Page 33 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 951-11012 Bolt 951-11371 Crankcase CoverGasket 710-04932 CoverBolt 951-11054 ValveCover 951-11368 Oil Seal 731-07059 BreatherHose 726-04101 736-04440 Washer Hose Clamp 751-11124 951-11370 Oil Seal Pivot LockingNut 951-10646 751-11123 ValveAdjustingNut IgnitionCoil 951-11110 Air Flow Shield...
  • Page 34 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 715-04088 DowelPin 951-11061A GasketKit, Complete(Not Shown) HeadCoverGasket 951-10645A ElectricStarter 710-05003 Bolt 951-11285 MufflerGasket Carburetor InsulatorGasket 951-11109 BlowerHousingShield 951-10639 Primer Carburetor InsulatorPlate Carburetor Gasket 710-04945 Bolt 710-04938 Drain Bolt Carburetor GasketPlate 731-05696...
  • Page 35 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88957 951-11062A 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown) HeadCoverGasket Gasket,ThrottlePlate Float Pin 951-11285 MufflerGasket EmulsionTube CarburetorInsulatorGasket NeedleValve CarburetorInsulatorPlate MainJet CylinderHeadGasket NeedleValveSpring Tappet Float 715-04090 DowelPin Fuel BowlGasket PistonRingSet Fuel DrainPlugGasket PistonPin Snap Ring...
  • Page 36 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88957 777S32636 777X43688 ..D O HOT... USEE85 ORFUEL COHTAiHJHG M ORE THAH 10% ETHAHOL 777S32236 777D12682 777122363 777D12648 777123031 777123030 777Dl1427...
  • 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® Once youpurchasethe Agreement,a simplephonecall isall that it product isdesigned and manufactured foryears ofdependable opera- takesfor youto scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night, or tion. But l ike allproducts, itmay r equire repair from time totime. That's schedulea serviceappointmentonline.
  • Page 41 ..Pagina 62 posterior GARANTiA LIMITADA CRAFTSMAN Dos Ahos en Lanzador de Nieve Cuandohechofuncionary rnantenidosegQn todas lasinstrucciones surninistradas, si este lanzador d e nievefalla debidoa un defectoen mate- rial o habilidaddentrode dosa_osde la fechade cornpra,regresara cualquiertiendaSears,Searspartesdel Centrode Servicioy Reparaci6n, Artesanoo de otto tipo de salidaen los EstadosUnidospara la reparaci6ngratuita(si la reparaci6no la sustituci6nresulteirnposible).
  • 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 • 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_ginadescribe los simbolosy 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 NOTA:las referencias al lado derechoo y ciertosde la m_.quina quitanievesedeterminandesdela parteposteriorde la unidaden posici6nde operaci6n(permaneciendo directamente detr_.sde la m_.quina quitanieve,mirandohaciael panelde la manija). EXTRACCI6N DE LA UNIDAD DE LA CAJA Corte lasesquinasde la cajade cart6ny exti_ndalaen el piso Quitey descartetodos los insertosde empaque. Saquela m_.quina quitanievede la caja.
  • Page 47 SitOeel montajedel canalsobrela base.Vea la figura3. Cierrelos fijadoresde la bridapara asegurarel montajedel canal a la basedel canal. Veala figura4. Losfijadoresde la brida emitenun chasquidocuandoest_.nbien asegurados. NOTA:si los fijadoresde la brida no seajustanen su lugarf_.cilmente, utilice la palmade su rnanopara apfcar una presi6nr_.pida y firmeen la parteposteriorde cadauno.
  • Page 48 CONFIGURACION "_ " Herramienta de Limpieza del Canal Hay una herrarnienta de lirnpiezadel canal iajustada a la parte superiorde la caja de la barrenacon un pasadorde ensarnNado.Vea la figura6. La herrarnienta est,. diseSadapara lirnpiarel hieloy la nievedel rnontajede un canal.Este productose sujeta rnedianteuna Herrarnienta de uni6nde cableen la f_.brica.
  • Page 49 Paraajustarlas zapatasantideslizantes: Aflojelascuatrostuercashexagonales (dos en cada lado)y los pernosdel carro.Muevalas zapatasantideslizantes a la posici6n deseada.Vea la figura 7. Cornpruebe que toda la superficieinferiorde laszapatas antideslizantes est_ contrael sueloparaevitar un desgaste desparejode los rnisrnos. Vuelvaa ajustarbien las tuercasy los pernos. Ajuste del montaje del canal Es posibleajustar la distanciaa la cualse arroja la nievecarnbiandoel...
  • Page 50 Hay dosvelocidadesde retroceso(R). La uno (1) es la rn_.s lenta,y la dos (2) es la rn_.s r_.pida. Curnple 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 CONTROL DEL REGULADOR El controlde la barrenaest,. ubicadoen la manijaizquierda.Apriete la empu_adurade controlcontra la manijapara engranarla barrenay empiecea quitarnieve.Suelteparaque se detenga. CONTROL DE LA TRANSMISION/CONTROL DE LA BARRENA DE CERRADURA El control del regulador estfi ubicado en la parte trasera del motor. Negula la velocidad del motor, y Io apaga cuando se Iocoloca en la S CONTROL DiE LA...
  • Page 52 Paracarnbiarla direcci6nhaciala cual se arrojala nieve,gire el NOTA:No Io Ileneen exceso.El Ilenadoexcesivode aceite puede controldireccionaldel canal. hacerque el motorgenerehurno,que cuestearrancarloo fallas en la bujia. HERRAMIENTA DE LIIVIPIEZA Vuelvaa colocarel tap6n/la varillade aceitey ajuste confirrneza antes de arrancarel motor. Gasolina Nuncause sus rnanospara liberarun rnontajede canaltapado.Antes Utilicegasolinaparaautorn6viles(sinplornoo conbajo contenidode de destaparlo,apagueel motory perrnanezca detr_sde las rnanijas I plornopara rninirnizarlosdep6sitosen la c&rnarade cornbusti6n)con...
  • Page 53 Arrancador el_ctrico Muevala palancadel cebadorhastala posici6nCHOKE I,'q¢l (encendidoconel motor en fifo). Si el motorya est,. caliente, ubiqueel cebadoren la posici6nOFE 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 54 LISTA DE MANTENIMIENTO 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_.selo contrael motorpara prevenirel cornienzo cercano Charnusca el Centrode Servicioo prograrnar el servicio,sirn- involuntario.
  • Page 55 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 Figura12.
  • Page 56 Midala separaci6nde bujia con un calibrador.Corrijade ser necesariotorciendoel electrodolateral.Vea la Figura14.La separaci6n debe establecerseentre0,02y 0,03 pulgadas Electrodo (0,60-0,80ram). 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 paracomprimirla arandela.Cuandovuelvaa co[ocar 0,02= 0,03 pulgadas una bujfausada,una vez colocadala bujia apriete1/8- 1/4de vuelta...
  • 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. NOTA:Laszapatasde esta m_.quina tienendos bordesde desgaste. Cuandoun lado se desgasta,se las puede rotar 1800 para usarel otro horde.
  • Page 58 Ubiquela rn_nsulahaciaarribapara brindarrn_.s juego (o hacia abajo paraaurnentarla tensi6ndel cable). Vueivaa apretarla tuercahexagonalsuperior. Soporte del canal Si la espiralsituadaen la parteinferiordel controldireccionaldel canal no seenganchacompletarnente conel rnontajedel canal,es posible ajustarel soportedel canal. Parahacerlo: Aflojelas dostuercasque sujetanel soportedel canaly carnbie su posici6nligerarnente. V ea la figura20. Vuelvaa ajustarlas tuercas.
  • Page 59 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. Vea la figura25. Pararealizarel reensamblado de la correade la barrenasiga las instruccionesen orden inverso.
  • Page 60 4. Gire c on cuidado larn_.quina quitanieve hacia a rriba y hacia delante dernanera que quede apoyada sobre l acaja dela barrena. 5. Saque lacubierta del m arco desde d ebajo delarn_.quina quita nieve r etirando los torniNos autorroscantes que la aseguran.
  • Page 61 NOTA: Tenga cuidado denodaSar lasroscas del e je. 7. Con cuidado, ubique eleje hexagonal hacia a bajo y hacia l a izquierda antes dedeslizar con precauci6n elrnontaje delarueda defricci6n fuera d el e je. V ea lafigura 3 0. NOTA: Cuando se desea r eernplazar elconjunto delarueda d e fricci6n cornpleto, descarte lapieza d esgastada...
  • Page 62 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 63 El motorno arranca La palancade obturaci6nno est,. en la Pongael interruptorenla posici6nCHOKE(obtura- posici6nON(encendido) ci6n). Se ha desconectado el cablede la bujia Conecteel cable a la bujfa. La bujfano funcionacorrectamente Limpie.ajuste la distanciadisruptivao cambie. El tanquede combustibleest,. vado o el Lleneel tanquecon gasolinalimpiay fresca. combustible es viejo El motor no est,.
  • Page 64 Dernasiada vibraci6n Hay piezasque est_.n flojas o la barrena Detengael motorde inrnediato y desconecteel estB. d afiada cablede la bujia.Ajustetodos los pernosy las tuercas.Si la vibraci6ncontinOa. I levela unidada reparara un centrode partesy reparaci6nSears. P@dida de potencia El cablede la bujfaest,.fiojo Conectey ajusteel cablede la bujfa.
  • Page 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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.
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