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Operator's
Manuam
CRAFTSMAN °
5.5 Horse Power
24" 4-CYCLE 3-SPEED SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88255
CAUTION:
Before
using
this product,
read this
manual
and follow
aim
safety
fumes and operating
o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
ESPANOL R 27
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
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FORMNO, 769=01910A
7/21/2005
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- Page 1 Operator's Manuam CRAFTSMAN ° 5.5 Horse Power 24" 4-CYCLE 3-SPEED SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88255 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION CAUTION: Before using MAINTENANCE this product, read this PARTS LIST manual and follow ESPANOL R 27 safety fumes and operating Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...
- Page 2 Two -Year Warranty onCraftsman Snow Thrower For t wo years f rom the date ofpurchase, when t his Craftsman Snow Thrower ismaintained, lubricated and tuned u paccording tothe instructions inthe owner's manual, Sears will r epair, free ofcharge, any defect inmaterial and workmanship,...
- Page 3 1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATING IMPELLER ANDAUGER.CONTACT WITHIMPELLER O R AUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS ANDFEET, 2. USECLEAN-OUT T OOLTOUNCLOG DISCHARGE C HUTE. 3. DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOP ENGINE, ANDREMAIN BEHIND HANDLES U NTILALL MOVINGPARTS HAVESTOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING MACHINE, 4. TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTS INJURIES, NEVER DIRECT D ISCHARGE ATBYSTANDERS.
- Page 4 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, someofitsconstituents, andcertain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known toState ofCalifornia t ocause cancer a ndbirthdefects orotherreproductive harm. DANGER: Thismachine wasbuilttobeoperated a ccording t otherules forsafeoperation i nthismanual A swithanytype ofpower e quipment, carelessness orerroronthepartoftheoperator canresult i nserious injury. T hismachine is capable ofamputating hands andfeetandthrowing objects.
- Page 5 Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotatingparts, inthe auger/impellerhousing 1. Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check their properoperationregularly. or chute assembly.Contactwith the rotating partscan amputatehands Referto the maintenance and adjustmentsectionsof this manual. andfeet. 2. Beforecleaning, repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall control 2.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT: T his unitis shippedwith the enginefull of oil After assembly,see page 10for fuel and oil details, Removing From Carton 1, Cut the cornersof the cartonand lay the sidesflat on the ground, Removeall packinginserts, 2, The upperhandleis packagedunattachedto the snowthrower, thoughconnectedby canes, Movethe snowthrowerand upper handleout of the carton, 3, Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore...
- Page 7 NOTE:Operationof thissnowthroweron gravelisnot recommended a s loosegravelcanbe easilypickedup and thrownbytheaugercausing personal i niuryor damageto thesnowthrower.If you havetooperateit on gravel,keepskidshoe in highestpositionfor maximum clearance. Drive Cable 1. Adiustskidshoesby loosening two hexnutsand carriage boltson each skidshoe,andmoving skidshoetothedesiredposition. S eeFigure5. 2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skid shoe is againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon theskid shoes.
- Page 8 Drive Control Starter Rope Gasoline Cap -. Upper Chute Chute Assembly_ Clean-out Tool Chute Handle Chute Knob Shave Plate Auger "_ SkidShoe Figure 6 ARNING:Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know bow to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
- Page 9 C_ean Out Too_ Oil Fill r_luffler Spark (ye//owcap GasolineCap The cban out tool is providedto unclogthe dischargeopening,Do not onengine b lock) unclogdischargechute whileengine is running, WARNING:Before unclogging, shut off engine and Carburetor remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped eompbtely.
- Page 10 6. Pushprimerbuttonwhilecoveringthe vent hole.Removeyour Before Starting Engine fingerfrom the primerbetweenprimes.Donot primeif temperature Engine is above500F; primetwo timesbetween500F and 150 F; and Theengine is shippedwith oil in it. Checkthe oil levelbeforefirst use. primefour timesbelow150R Forsubsequentfill-ups,usethe grade of engineoil specifiedon page 7. Graspstarterhandleand pull ropeout slowlyuntilengine reaches 14.To add oil: start of compression cycle (ropewill pull slightlyharderat this 1.
- Page 11 6. As thesnow throwerstarts to move,maintaina firm holdon the NOTE:It is not recommended that youoperatethis snowthroweron handle,and guide the snowthroweralongthe pathto be cleared. gravelas loosegravelcan be easily pickedup and thrownbythe auger causingpersonaliniuryand/or damageto the snowthrower. 7. Releasethe auger and drivecontrolsto stop the snowthrowing actionand forwardmotion.
- Page 12 GeneraR Recommendations Shear Pin 1, Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing any maintenance, Cotter Pin 2, Thewarrantyon this snowthrowerdoesnot coveritemsthat have Skid Shoe beensubiectedto operatorabuseor negligence, T o receivefull valuefromthe warranty,operatormust maintainthe snowthrower as instructedin this manual, 3, Periodicallycheckall fastenersand hardwareto makesure these are tight, WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, lubricating or Carriage inspecting, disengage all controls and stop engine.
- Page 13 WARNING: Performbelt maintenanceoutdoors as some gas may possibly leakfrom the carburetor even though you placeda sheet of plasticunderneaththe gas cap to prevent t he gascap from leaking. Adjusting The Auger Cable Periodicadiustment t o the augercontrol cablemay be requireddue to normalstretchand wearon the belt,Adiustmentis neededif the augersseemto hesitatewhib turning,butthe engine maintainsspeed, or continueturningwith the augercontroldisengaged, 1, Loosenthe rear hex bolton the cabb adiustmentbracket, See...
- Page 14 Drive Be t NOTE:To replacethe DriveBelt, you mustfirstfollow AugerBelt instructions,Replacethe drivebelt beforereassemblingthe newauger belt, 1, Removehairpinclipand pivotrod from unit, See Figure15, 2, Maneuvercontrolarmout and disconnectdrivecable, 3, Pull idler pulleyon right handsideout, releasingtensionon drive belt, Removedrivebelt from idlerpulleyand transmissionpulley, See Figure16 4, Rotatecontrolarm in orderto maneuver belt from unit, Remove beltand replacewith new belt, NOTE: Be sureto maintainpositionof the multi-speedpulley...
- Page 15 Check Spark PRug Cleanspark plug and resetthe electrodegap to 0.030"at least once a seasonor every 100hoursof operation;replaceevery200 hoursof operation. 1. Cleanarea aroundthespark plug base. 2. Removeand inspectthespark plug. Checkgap, makesureit is set at .030. See Figure18. 3. Replacethe sparkplug if electrodesare pitted,burned,or the porcelainis cracked.
- Page 16 if the snowthrowerwill notbe usedfor 30 days or longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the lizer.Neveruse engineor carburetor cleaningproducts ARNING:Do not drain carburetor if usingfuel stabi- equipmentneedsto be stored properly,Followstorageinstructions inthe fuel tank or permanentdamagemay occur. belowto ensuretop performancefrom thesnow throwerfor many NOTE:Fuelstabilizer(suchas STA=BIL) is an acceptabb alternative moreyears,...
- Page 17 iiiiiiiill i i _ _ _i i i _ i ii_iii{ _ ii_i_ _ _i_ _i _ i_i xi_i i _x_ _i_ ii_ ii_ _ _iii_i i_iii _ i_iilrill i ii_ii ii _ Engine faib tOStart i: Fueltar]kemptY:or StaEe f uel FiEI tank With#iean flesh gaSQ!!r]el Blockedfuel line 2.
- Page 19 884-04037 731-04218B ChuteAssembly Impeller 71o-o4o71 732-0811 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x 1.0" ExtensionSpring 71o-o451 738-0174 WaveWasher CarriageBolt 5/16-18 712-3o88 738-0281 Shoulder Screw3/8-16 FlangeLock Nut, 5/16-18 720-0284 Nut Knob5/16-18 741-0245 HexFlangeBearing ChuteHandle 731-04388A 741-0309 BallBearing 731-04428A 750-04191 UpperChute Spacer FlatWasher.349x .879x .083 738-0159 758-04035 FlatIdler 731-04127 LowerChute...
- Page 21 iiiii:ii @i !i!ii!i!i,i iiiiiii@ !i!'ii'ii'ii'iiiiii:i i TT SeresScrew3/8-16x 1.0" 710-0654A 71o-o449 CarriageScrew5/16-18x 2.25" 710-0106 HexScrew1/4-20x 1.25" 710-0696 HexBolt 3/8-24 x 0.875" 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18x .75" 710-1245B Lock Bolt 5/16-24x 0.875" 731-05364 Belt Cover 712-04064 FlangeLockNut 1/4-20 720-0284 Lock NutKnob 5/16-18 736-0247 FlatWasher,.4061D x 1.25OD 725-0157 Cable Tie...
- Page 22 Tecumseh 5.5 H.R Engine LH195SPo67517D _._" 292 _>290 _" 292 310A ;;--,e 253 #...
- Page 23 Tecumseh 5.5 H.P.Engine LH195SP- 67517D iiiiiily!ii!i!!i ill 650488 Screw,1/4-20x 1-1/4" 36469A Cylinder(Incl.2,20,72& 125) 26727 DowelPin 610961 FlywheelKey 611195 30969 ExtensionCap (1/4-18NPT) Flywheel 28277 Washer 650815 BellevilleWasher 31334 GovernorRod 650816 FlywheelNut 37729 GovernorLever 34443C SolidState Ignition 610118 31335 GovernorLeverClamp Spark PlugCover 651024 651018 Screw,T-15,8-32 x 19/64"...
- Page 24 Tecumseh 5.5 H.R iine LH195SP- 67517D (Continued from previous page) 35438 Choke Knob 329A 651060 Screw,8-32 x 23/84" 28820 Screw,10-32x 1/2" 35072 CarburetorCover 650684 Screw,1/4-20x 1-19/32" 650257 Screw,8-32 x 5/18" 33873A *Intake Pipe Gasket 36247 FuelTankBracket 36701 CompressionReleaseWeight 30063 Screw,T-30, 1/4-20x 1/2" 36702 CompressionReleaseSpring 342A...
- Page 25 Tecumseh 5.5 H.R Engine LH195SP- 67517D 640084B Carburetor(Incl. 184of EngineParts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & LeverAssembly 631767 Throttle ReturnSpring 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 ShutterScrewt 632108 ChokeShaft & LeverAssembly 631890 ChokeShutter 630735 Choke PositioningSpring 631807 FuelFitting 651025 Throttle Crack Screw/IdleSpeed Screw 630766 TensionSpring 640027...
- Page 27 MANTENIMENTO este manual y siga todas MSTADO DE PEZAS mas regmas de seguridad ESPANOL y mas instrucciones funcionamiento, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, EE.UU. Visite nuestro sitio web: www.sears.corn/craftsman NO de FORNULARIO 769_01910A 07/21/2005...
- Page 28 Reparacionesnecesariasdebidoa abusoo negligenciadel operador,incluyendo abolladuradel cigOehal y falla por no realizarmantenimiento del equipode acuerdocon las instrucciones contenidasen el manualdel propbtario. EL SERVlCIODEGARANT[AESTADISPONiBLEPARALOSUSUARIOS QUELLEVENLA MAQUINA QUITANiEVE CRAFTSMAN AL CENTRODE PARTES y REPARAClON SEARSMASCERCANO DENTRODELOS ESTADOS UNIDOS. Esta garantiaes validaOnicamente mbntras el pro@do se utilice dentrode los EstadosUnidos.
- Page 29 1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATING IMPELLER ANDAUGER.CONTACT WITHIMPELLER O R AUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS ANDFEET, 2. USECLEAN-OUT T OOLTOUNCLOG DISCHARGE C HUTE. 3. DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOP ENGINE, ANDREMAIN BEHIND HANDLES U NTILALL MOVINGPARTS HAVESTOPPED BEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICING MACHINE, 4. TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTS INJURIES, NEVER DIRECT D ISCHARGE ATBYSTANDERS.
- Page 30 DVERTENCIA: elescape delmotor d eesteproducto, algunos d esuscomponentes y algunos c ompo- nentes delvehiculo c ontienen o emiten productos quimicos q ueelestado deCalifornia c onsidera q ue pueden producir c£ncer, defectos d enacimiento u otros problemas r eproductivos. PELIGRO: : estamaquina e stadiseiada paraserutilizada r espetando lasreglas deseguridad c ontenidas eneste manual.
- Page 31 Operaci6n Mantenimiento y aimacenamiento 1. Nuncamanipulelosdispositivosde seguridadde manera imprudente. 1 No pongalasmanos o los piescerca de las piezas rotatorias,en la caja Controleperi6dicamente que funcionende formaadecuada.Rem[tasea de la barrena/ motoro en el montajedel canal de descarga.El contacto las seccionesde mantenimientoy ajustede este manual. con las piezas rotatoriaspuedeproducirla amputaci6nde manosy pies.
- Page 32 IMPORTANTE: esta unidadse env[acon el motorIlenode aceite, Qf_uitela envoltura protectora Despu6sdel montaje,consultela pAg[na10 para los detallesdel combustible y el ace[te, Extracci6n de la unidad de la cain 1, Corte lasesqu[nasde la caiade cart6ny ext[6ndalaen el p[so Quitetodos los[nsertosde empaque, 2, La manijasuperioresta empacadasin ensamNaren la m_quina qu[tan[eve, a unqueconectadamed[antecanes, Saquela mAqu[na quitanievey la maniiasuperiorde la cain, 3, AsegOrese de vac[arcompletamente la ca]aantesde t[rarla,...
- Page 33 Aiustes finales ORTANTE:controlelos ajustesde acuerdocon las instrucdones y realicelosaiustesfinalesnecesariosantes de operar la unidad. Controleel aiustede todas las tuercasy los pernos.Si no sigueestas instrucciones, l a unidadpodriadaharse. Presi6n de Neum tico Losneum&ticos son enormesparaembarcarobjetivos.Compruebe neum&tico presionany reducenla presbn, de ser necesario,a espe- cificacionesde fiance.Mantengala presi6nigual sobreambasruedas del lanzadorde nieve.
- Page 34 de la barrena Control de la transmisi6ne Tapade la gasolina Canal superior.. Montaje del canal Herramienta de..Manija del canal limpiezal Perilla del canal Placa de raspado Barrena " Zapata antideslizante Figura 6 DVERTENCIA: f amiliariceee con el ueo de todoe los controlee de la m_quina quitanbve y con eu correeto funcionamiento. Sepa c6mo detener [a m_quinay c6mo deeengranar los contro[ee r_pidamente.
- Page 35 Herramienta de mimp r Si_HenciadorBuj[ade Lbnado de aceite Tapade la gasolina Laherrambnta d e limpbza seadjunta para destapar la abertura d e descarga, encendido Nodestape eIcanal d edescarga mbntras el motor esta en march& Cubbrta del ADVERTENCIA:antes de destaparlo, apague el motor carburador y permanezcadetr_s de las marqas hasta que todas las partes m6viles se hayan detenido eompbtamente.
- Page 36 Antes de encender motor 6, Pros[oneel bot6ndel cebadormientrascubreel aguierode vent[lac[6n, Q uitesu dedo del cebadorentre un cebadoy otro,No Aceite del motor cebe s[ la temperaturasuperalos 50°F;cebedos vecesentre50°F y 15°F;y cebe cuatrovecesper debaiode 15°R El motorseenviaconaceiteen el motor,Compruebe el nivelde aceite antesdel primeruse,ParalosIlenados subs[gu[entes, useel gradede 7, Tomela man[jadel arrancadory saquecuerdalentamentehasta aceitepara motorespecificado en la p_gina14,Paraagregaraceitel:...
- Page 37 6. A medidaque lamb, q uina quitanieve comienzaa moverse, 4. S[por algOnmot[vofieneque usarla m&quina quitanievesobre sostengafirmemente la maniiay guie la m_quinaa Iolargo del grava, mantengala zapataantideslizante en la posici6nm4s caminoque desealimpiar. elevadapara Iograrunaseparaci6nm_ximaentreel suelo y la placade raspado. 7. Suelteloscontrolesde la barrenay la transm[s[6n para que la m_quinadeje de quitar nievey de desplazarsehaciadelante.
- Page 38 Recomendaciones generales 1, Respetesbmpre las reglasde seguridadcuandorealicetareas de mantenimiento, 2, La garantiade esta maquinaquitanbve no cubreebmentos que hanestadosuietosal realusoo negligeneia deloperador, P ararecibir el reembolso totalde la garantfa, el operador deber_darmanten= imbntoa la m_quina quitanieve comose indiea en estemanuak 3, Reviseperi6dieamente todos los suietadoresy los ebmentosde ferreter[ay compruebe que esten bien aiustados, ADVERTENCIA: a ntes de realizartareas de servbio, Perno del...
- Page 39 2. Drenela gasolinadel tanquede combustiblepor debajode 1/2 Mensula de "_ tanqueohaga funcionarla m&quina con menosde mediotanque, ajuste del cable o coloqueun trozode pl_sficodebaiodel tap6nde Ilenadodel de la bacteria combustiblepara evitar unap6rdidade gasolina. ADVERTENCIA: cealiceel mantenimientode la coccea al aicelibre, yaque ee posibleque hayap_rdidae de combustibledel carburadorinclueo cuando se ubicaun trozo de pl_etico bajo la tapa de Ilenadode combustible paraevitacque _eteedra p_rdidae.
- Page 40 NOTA:si no reemplazala correade la transmisi6n,procedaal paso5 en la secci6n"Correade la transmisi6n". Correa de la transmisi6n NOTA:para reemplazar la correade la transmisi6n,primerodeben seguirselasinstruccionesde la correade la barren& Reemplacela correade la transmisi6n antes de volvera ensamblarla nuevacorrea de la barrena. 1. Retireel brochede horquillay gire la varillaaleiAndola de la unidad.Vea la figura 15.
- Page 41 NOTA:aunquelosaceites de viscosidad mOltiple (5W30, 1 0W30etc.)me= oranel encendido cuando el climaes frfo,losmismos tambien aumentan e consumode acetecuandoseusana m&sde32°RCompruebe e nve de aceitede la m&quina quitanieve conmayorfrecuencia paraevitarque el motorresulte dahadoporoperarconun nivel d e aceitebaio.Consulte la tablade viscosidad queapareceen la figura17. Contro e bujia Limpiela bui[ay ajusteel espaciode electrodosa 0,030"al menos...
- Page 42 ADVERTENCIA: no drone el carburadorsi est_ utilio Si no se va a utilizael equipodurante30 diaso mb_s, o si es el final zandoun estabilizadorde combustible. Enel dep6sito de la temporadade nievey ya no existeposibilidadde que nieve, de combustible no use nuncaproductos de limpieza es necesarioalmacenarel equipode maneraadecuada.Siga las para motoreso carburadoreso podria producir daSos instruccionesde almacenamiento que se indicana confinuaci6npara...
- Page 43 ElmotorestSahogadoyaqueha Aguardealmenosdiezminutosantes sido cebadoen exceso de encenderel motor. 1. La unidadestb,funcionando en la 1. Cambie l apalanca deobturacbn a h posici6n OFF (apagado). El motor funciona de posici6nobturaci6n 2. Limpiela linea del combustible y Ileneel tanquecon 2. La linea del combustibleest_ gasolinalimpiay fresca.
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