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Craftsman C950-52935-1 Owner's Manual

Craftsman C950-52935-1 Owner's Manual

5.0 horsepower 21 inch single stage auger propelled electric start snow thrower
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SWARS
owner's
manual
Model
C950-52935-1
CAUTION:
You must read and
understand
this owner's
manual
before operating
unit.
Serial No.
[RAFTSMRN
5.0 Horsepower
21 Inch Single Stage
Auger Propelled
Electric Start
SNOW THROWER
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustment
• Repair Parts
F-001155M
SEARS CANADA INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO M5B 2B8
Printed inU.S.A.

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  • Page 1 SWARS owner's manual Model C950-52935-1 [RAFTSMRN 5.0 Horsepower 21 Inch Single Stage Auger Propelled Electric Start SNOW THROWER CAUTION: You must read and • Assembly understand this owner's • Operation manual before operating unit. • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustment Serial No.

  • Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION IMPORTANT spark plug to prevent accidental starting during: Preparation, Maintenance, or Storage of your WARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with snow blower. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND SNOW BLOWER DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE READING...
  • Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow blower unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller, shift Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for to neutral, stop engine, and remove key. proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe work- ing condition.

  • Page 4: Owner's Information

    3. Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps or glass. 4. In home service. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman snow blower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ........OWNER'S INFORMATION ........ASSEMBLY ............ PARTS BAGS CONTENTS: ........TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ......HOW TO REMOVE FROM THE CARTON ......HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE ......N CHECKLIST ..........OPERATION ............ ENGINE AND SNOW THROWER OPERATING CONTROLS ..

  • Page 6: Assembly

    1-Knife the unit. TO REMOVE FROM CARTON Locate and remove container of Craftsman 2-cycle oil. Locate all parts packed separately and remove from the carton. Remove and discard the packing material from around the snow thrower. Cut down all four corners of the carton and lay the panels flat.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Auger Drive Lever Chute Deflector Ignition...

  • Page 8: Snow Blower Operation

    OPERATION The operation of any snow blower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before beginning snow blower Operation. We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles. SNOW BLOWER OPERATION NOTE: If the snow thrower continues to slowly move...
  • Page 9 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Mix gasoline and oil as follows: Pour one (1) U.S. quart of fresh, clean, unleaded auto- blended fuels (called gasohol or those using d_lb WARNING: Experiences indicates that alcohol motive gasoline into a one gallon size gasoline con- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tainer.
  • Page 10 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • Do not prime if temperafure above 50 ° F (10 ° C). Before you service or start the engine, familiarize yourself • Push twice if temperafure is 50 ° F (10 ° C) to with the snow thrower.
  • Page 11 OPERATION SNOW THROWING TIPS When the handle is raised, the auger blades will engage 10. After each snow throwing job, allow the engine to run for a few minutes. The snow and accumulated ice will melt off the ground and the snow thrower will move forward. When the auger drive lever is released, the auger blades will the engine.

  • Page 12: Service Recommendations

    SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS FIRST BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY BEGINNING EACH EACH BEFORE PROCEDURE HOUR OFTEN HOURS HOURS HOURS SEASON STORAGE Lubricate Chute Control Flange Check Drive Belt Fuel, Drain The warranty on this snow blower does not cover items that LUBRICATION have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.

  • Page 13: Customer Responsibilities

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES HOW TO REMOVE THE TOP COVER Top Cover 1. Remove the discharge chute. 2. Remove the fuel cap. 3. Remove the two bolts and nuts (A) from the front of the top cover. 4. Remove the two bolts (B) from the left and right side of the top cover.

  • Page 14: Adjustment/Repair

    ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR making any adjustments or repairs, always dis- WARNING: To prevent accidental starting when connect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with the spark plug. HOW TO ADJUST THE CHUTE CRANK Crank Adjusting Bracket If the chute crank will not rotate fully to the left or right, adjust as follows.

  • Page 15: How To Set The Drive Belt Tension

    ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR HOW TO SET THE DRIVE BELT TENSION The tension of the drive is set at the factory. If the distance Idler Pulley Belt Guide Engine Pulley of the discharged snow decreases, then set the drive belt tension as follows: Loosen Nut, Do Not Remove 1.

  • Page 16: How To Replace The Auger

    ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR HOW TO REPLACE THE AUGER 1. Remove the belt cover. See "How To Remove The Belt Cover". 2. Remove the drive belt. See "How To Replace The Drive Belt". 3. Remove the auger pulley from the auger shaft (threads are left hand; turn clockwise to remove). (See Figure 14).

  • Page 17: How To Adjust The Carburetor

    ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR The carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations, contact your nearest Sears Store. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Over-speed- ing the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous.

  • Page 18: Storage

    STORAGE OFF SEASON STORAGE Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This can be done by the tank, indoors or in a poor ventilated enclo- WARNING: Never store the engine, with fuel in first removing the spark plug and squirting clean engine sure where fuel fumes could reach an open oil into the spark plug hole.

  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace defective spark plug. Engine runs erratically Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Empty gas tank. Check fuel supply, Stale gasoline. Add fresh gasoline. Water or dirt in fuel system. Remove carburetor bowl to drain fuel tank.
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIRPARTS PII_CES DE RECHANGE CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGEC950-52935-1 ENGINE/ MOTEUR 342481 Key No. Nosur le Part schema Description Description pibce N ° de ENGINE (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) _VOIR MANUEL DU MOTEUR) SCREW. 5f16-18 X.75 VlS 511_18 X0,75 180077...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIR PARTS PII_CES DERECHANGE CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGEC950-52935-1 FRAME COMPONENTS/ BATI 342434 Key No. N Osur le Part schema Description Description piece N ° de BATI DROIT FRAME, RIGHT 760272-853 BATI GAUCHE 760271-853 FRAME, LEFT ROD SUPPORT TRINGLE DE SUPPORT...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIR PARTS PII_CES DERECHANGE CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGEC950-52935-1 HANDLE / POIGNI_E 5HP OPTION 3NP OPTION 342436 F_OO1155M...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIR PARTS PII_CES DERECHANGE CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGEC950-52935-1 HANDLE/ POIGNEE Key No. Nosur le Part schema Description Description piece N ° de CABLE SUPERIEUR 760774 CABLE, UPPER BRACKET, CABLE ADJ SUPPORT, RI_GLAGE DU CABLE 313441 CABLE LOWER CONTROL...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIRPARTS PII_CES DE RECHANGE CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGEC950-52935-1 AUGER HOUSING/VIS SANS FIN 342439 Key No. Nosur le Part schema Description Description piece N ° de HOUSING, ASSY CARTER 340091 SCREW, 1/4 20X,75 VlS 1f,420X0,75 302628 WASHER RONDELLE 71067...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIRPARTS CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGEC950-52935-1 PII_CES DE RECHANGE DISCHARGECHUTE/ DEFLECTEURDE GOULOTTE 337341 Key No. NOsur le Part No. sch6ma Description Description N° de piece RING, CHUTE SEG_'IENT, DEFLECTEUR 333659 SCREW, #10X,50 VIS, #10X0,50 711752 GUIDE, CHUTE GUIDE DE DEFLECTEUR...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIRPARTS PII_CES DE RECHANGE CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGEC950-52935-1 WHEELS/ ROUE 335418 Key No. Nosur le Part No. schema Description Description N° de piece AXLE SHAFT ESSIEU 313678 WASHER, FLAT RONDELLE PLATE 583409 TIRE & RIM PNEU ET JANTE...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIRPARTS PII_CES DE RECHANGE CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGEC950-52935-1 ELECTRICSTARTER/ ELECTRIQUE 313974 Key No. N0surle Pa_ No. schema Description Description N° de pibce RETAINER 57569 FIXATION 311633 SCREW 414106 RONDELLE PLATE WASHER, FL-&T ECROU 271163 56023 CORD EXTENSION RALLONGE...
  • Page 28 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIRPARTS PII_CES DE RECHANGE CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGEC950-52935-1 CHUTE ROD/ GOULOTTETIGE 334313 Key No. Nosur le Part schema Description Description pibce N ° de CHUTE TiGE DU DEFLECTEUR 337941 WASHER, FL&T RONDELLE PLATE 71072 GOUPiLLE FENDUE 71082 PIN, COTTER...
  • Page 29 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIRPARTS CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGEC950-52935-1 PII_CES DE RECHANGE TOP COVER ASSEMBLY/CARTER SUPF:RIEUR ©\ 337370 F-OO1155M...
  • Page 30 CRAFTSMAN 21" SNOWBLOWERC950-52935-1 REPAIRPARTS CRAFTSMAN 21" CHASSE-NEIGE0950-52935-1 PII CESDE RECHANGE TOP COVER ASSEMBLY/CARTER SUPERIEUR Key No. NOsur le Part No. schema Description Description N° de piece COVER, BOTTOM CARTER VENTRAL 340097 SCREW, lf4 14X .75 VlS, 11,4 14X 9,75 313685...
  • Page 31 TECUMSEH5 HP 2 CYCLEENGINEHSK850-8330C REPAIRPARTS MOTEUR5 HP 2 TEMPSTECUMSEHHSK850-8330CPII_CES DE RECHANGE _"_ 285 9 3go / 370K F-OO1155M...
  • Page 32 TECUMSEH5 HP 2 CYCLEENGINEHSK850-83300 REPAIRPARTS MOTEUR5 HP 2 TEMPSTECUMSEHHSK850-8330CPII CESDE RECHANGE Key No. NOsur le Part No. schema Description Description N° de piece RPM High 3700 to 4000 R_'girTle rl]aximal 3700 "_4000 tr/mi_t 250296A Cylind er Ass'y, (Incl, 75A, 105, 106 & 138) Cylindre (comprend ref.
  • Page 33 TECUMSEH5 HP 2 CYCLEENGINEHSK850-83300 REPAIRPARTS MOTEUR5 HP 2 TEMPSTECUMSEHHSK850-8330CPII_CES DE RECHANGE Key No. Nosur le Part schema Description Description piece N ° de Ca++bu_ete+ +(Irlc]. 184 of Brlghe Parts Us{) Cat+burateur (cornprerld _ef. 184 de la Iiste de piL_es du rnotear) 640086 Throttle Shaft &...
  • Page 34 TECUMSEH5 HP 2 CYCLEENGINEHSK850-83300 REPAIRPARTS MOTEUR5 HP 2 TEMPSTECUMSEHHSK850-8330CPII_CES DE RECHANGE _--7 Key No. Nosur le Part schema Description Description piece N ° de Rewind Starter D{_rnarreur _ _orde 590743 Retainer Fi×al:ion 590740 590616 Starter Dog Doigt de d6marreur 590617 Dog Spring Resse_t de doigt 590645A...
  • Page 35 NOTES F-OO1155M...
  • Page 36 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS SWARS Each SNOW BLOWER has its own MODEL NUMBER Each ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBER. The MODEL NUMBER for the ENGINE will be found on the BLOWER HOUSING. owner's Always mention the MODEL NUMBERS when requesting service manual...

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