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Craftsman 247.883950 Operator's Manual

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Operator's
Manual
CRRFr MRN
28" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.883950
CAUTION"
Before
using this
product,
read this manual
and
follow
all safety
rules and operating
instructions.
,, 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. 769-08200A
(July9, 2012)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRRFr MRN 28" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.883950 ,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE CAUTION" Before using this PARTS LIST product, read this manual o ESPANOL follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Searsauthorizedserviceprovider. W ith proofof purchase, youwill receivea newchutefree of charge.Youare responsible for the laborcost of installationand any costincurredto verify thedefect. Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainrepairor replacement, v isitthe web site:www.craftsman.com This warrantycoversONLYdefectsin materialand workmanship. W arrantycoveragedoes NOTinclude: •...

  • Page 3: California Proposition

    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: Operation

    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.Do notoperateon steep slopes. on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyour skin and Planyoursnow-throwing patternto avoiddischargetowards changeclothesimmediately. windows,walls,cars etc.

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    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: Removing From Carton

    NOTE:References to rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determined from behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Chute Control Head 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 Placechuteontochute baseand ensurechute control rodis Chute "-,, positionedunderhandle panel.Installhex boltpreviouslyremoved but do not securewith wingnut at this time.See Figure4. Squeezethe triggeron thehandle paneljoystickand rotatethe chuteby hand to face forward.Theholes in the chutecontrol input will be facing up.See Figure5. NOTE:The chutewill not rotatewithoutsqueezing the triggeron the joystick.
  • Page 10 Makesureall cables are routedto the left of the chutecontrol rod.Line up the hole in the rod with thearrowon the inputshaft /i _ and insertthe end of the rod into the inputshaftbelowjoystickon handlepanel.See Figure7. NOTE:Thechute controlrod will fit snugglyintothe inputshaft. Supportthe rear of thedash panelwith one handwhileinsertingthe rod with yourotherhandto ensurethe rod is insertedell the way into the input shaft.
  • Page 11 10. Checkthatall cablesare properlyroutedthroughthecable guide "_ on the engine.See Figure10. NOTE:If the chute controlis not assembledcorrectlyit will not move freelynor will it movefully to the rightand left. 11. Theextensioncordfor the electricstarteris fastenedwith a cable tie to the rear of theauger housingfor shippingpurposes.Cut the cabletie and removecordbeforeoperatingthe unit.
  • Page 12 Chute Clean=Out Tool A chute clean-out tool is fastenedto the top of the augerhousing with a mountingclip. See Figure12.The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedwith a cabletie at the factory.Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower. Chute Clean-out Tool loft _1 .allmoving_oarts h ave...
  • Page 13 Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyread and followall instructionsbelow.Performall adjustments to verifyyoursnow throweris operatingsafelyand properly. Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows: Theaugercontrol is locatedon the left handle.See Figure11 inset.Whentheauger controlis releasedand in the disengaged "up"position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack. It should NOT be tight. In a well-ventilated area,start the snowthrowerengine.Referto Startingthe Enginein the Operationsection.

  • Page 14: Shift Lever

    Shift Lever Drive Control / Four=Way ChuteControP (Joystick) )....A ugerControl Headlight -Wheel Steering ControJ ChuteAssembly Drift Cutter Recoil Starter Oil Fill Muffler Handle CJeanOut Tool Primer Auger HOUSe, Choke Control Throt Control Augers Skid Shoe Oil Drain Figure15 Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it's importantto become NOTE: Donot turnthe key in an attemptto startthe engine.Doingso acquainted with its controlsand features.Referto Figure15.
  • Page 15 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 Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the rearof the engine.It regulatesthe DRIVE speedof theengine and will shutoff the enginewhenmovedintothe CONTROL STOPposition. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE This handleis usedto manuallystartthe engine.

  • Page 16: Clean-Out Tool

    CLEAN-OUT TOOL • Refuelin a well-ventilated area with the enginestopped.Do not smokeor allowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineis refueledor wheregasolineisstored. • Donot overfillthe fueltank.After refueling,makesurethe tank Neveruseyourhandsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut cap is closed properlyand securely. loft engineand remainbehindhandlesuntil all movingparts have • Be carefulnotto spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel or fuel vapor lstopped beforeusingtheclean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.

  • Page 17: To Engage Drive

    TO ENGAGE DRIVE Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_" position. With the throttlecontrolin the Fast(rabbit) position,moveshift Movechoketo the CHOKE I,'_1 position(coldenginestart). If leverinto one of the six forward(F) positionsor two reverse(R) engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition. positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snowconditionsand Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole in a paceyou'recomfortable with.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before performing anytype ofmaintenance/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 sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he completedmaintenance tasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafety glassesduring Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 19 Reinstallthe drain plugand tightenit securely. Refillwith the recommended oil and checkthe oil level.See Recommended Oil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis 37 ounces. (%-40 °-20 o 0o 200 400 Oil Drain ("c) -300 -200 -10° 0° Plug DO NOTuse nondetergent o il or 2-strokeengineoil. It could shorten the engine'sservicelife.

  • Page 20: Shave Plate And Skid Shoes

    hot a nd can ine. 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. X" "?X Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow / ..
  • Page 21 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 22: Belt Replacement

    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- Figure28 ing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure27.
  • Page 23 7. Remove the belt f rom around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between thesupport bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 31. 8. Reassemble auger belt b yfollowing these i nstructions inopposite order and manner ofremoval. 9. Perform t he Auger Control test o utlined inthe Assembly section ofthis manual.

  • Page 24: Preparing Engine

    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 Enginefails to start Chokecontrolnot in CHOKEposition. Movechokecontrolto CHOKEposition. Sparkplugwire disconnected. Connectwireto sparkplug. Faultysparkplug. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. Filltank with clean,freshgasoline. Enginenot primed. Primeengineas instructedin the OperationSection. Keynot inserted. Insertkeyfully intothe switch. Connectone end of the extensioncordto the electric Extensioncordnot connected(when usingelectricstartbutton,on modelsso starteroutletand the otherend to a three-prong equipped).
  • Page 26 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.883950...
  • Page 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.883950 731-2635 SnowRemoval T oolMount 684-04108-4044 Spiral Assembly,RH 731-04870 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. Spacer,1.25OD x .75ID x 1.00 736-0188 Washer,Flat,.76x 1.49x .06 L710-0347 L Hex Screw,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 710-0451 Bolt, Carriage,5/16-18,.750Grl 741-0493A Bushing,Flange,.80ID x .91OD 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18,0.750 790-00087A-0637 Housing,1"Hex Bearing...
  • Page 28 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.883950 <...
  • Page 29 684-04112C HandleEngagement A ssemblyRH 710-0262 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x 1.50 738-04367 FlangeShoulderScrew 631-04133A HandleClutchLock LHAssembly 731-04894D LockPlate 684-04111B HandleEngagement A ssemblyLH 684-04250 PivotRod 784-5594-0637 Cable Bracket 935-0199A RubberBumper 920-0284 Wing Knob 710-3069 Screw,1/4-20x .500 712-04063 FlangeLock Nut,5/16-18 731-04896B ClutchLock Cam 731-06451 ChuteTilt CableGuide 711-04469A ClevisPin 712-04081A...
  • Page 30 iL51 ) 128; _:7¢...
  • Page 31 O ¸ 710-1652 AB Screw,1/4-20x 0.625 684-04159 FrictionWheelAssembly 731-06401 BeltCover 716-0136 RetainerRing 735-04099 Plug,3/8 ID 726-0221 Speed Nut 711-1268B ActuatorShaft 790-00183B-0637 WheelDrive Frame 946-04229B DriveClutchCable 756-04109 Auger Pulley 736-0505 FiatWasher 732-04345 ExtensionSpring 790-002070 DriveClutchCableGuideBracket 738-04439 ShoulderScrew 936-0119 LockWasher 684-04156A Shift RodAssembly 750-04474 AxleSupportTube 684-04169...
  • Page 32 Craftsman Engine IViodel 478=SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883950 710-04915 Bolt, M6x12 951-11194 MufflerShield 710-04915 Bolt M6x12 951-10757 ThrottleControlKnob 951-11594 ControlPanel 731-05632 951-10637 KeySwitchAssembly 951-11302 ChokeKnob 710-04914 Bolt M6xlO 951-11181 ExhaustPipe Shield 951-11227 CarbIsolatorBracket 710-04968 Bolt M6x16 951-11195 MufflerAssembly 712-05015 Nut,M8...
  • Page 33 Craftsman Engine IViodel 478=SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883950 133-- o1139 139-0 140--_ 140_ 145- Carburetor Kit ThrottleShaft Cover 710-04963 Stud M6-8x104 951-11225 CarburetorInsulatorGasket IdleJet Rivet 951-11222 CarburetorInsulator IdleJet Assembly 951-11223 CarburetorGasket IdleSpeedAdjustingScrew 951-14024A PrimerPipe CarburetorAssembly 951-10639A PrimerHose 751-11991 PrimerAssembly 951-11906...
  • Page 34 Craftsman Engine Model 478=SUB For Snow Model 247.883950 142- Gasket Kit- Complete 143- Gasket Kit- External 144- Complete Engine...
  • Page 35 Craftsman Engine IViodel 478=SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883950 951-12066 710-04971 BoltM8x38 ConnectingRodAssembly 951-12043 Piston 710-04972 BoltM8x45 951-11632 710-05052 BoltM8x35 PistonPin Snap Ring 710-04968 BoltM6x16 951-12044 PistonPin 951-12387 951-11320 DipstickClamp PistonRingSet 751-12068 710-05349 BoltM6x8 GovernorGear/ShaftAssembly 951-11904 951-12069 RadialBall Bearing Oil Fill TubeO-Ring...
  • Page 36 Craftsman Engine IViodel 478=SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883950 143- Gasket Kit- External 142- Gasket Kit- Complete 144- Complete Engine...
  • Page 37 Craftsman Engine IViodel 478=SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883950 951-11965 PushRodGuide 951-11198 ValveKit 951-11981 951-11962 RockerArmAssembly Tappet 710-04962 951-11199 PushRod Kit Bolt, Pivot 951-11966 RockerArm 951-11226 CylinderHeadKit 751-11123 AdjustingNut ,Valve (Inc1.107,111,112,125) 751-11124 951-11188 Nut, PivotLocking CylinderHeadAssembly 710-05054 ValveCover Bolt (Inc1.101,102,105,107, 951-11967...
  • Page 38 Craftsman Engine IViodel 478=SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883950 _'-99 710-04965 BoltM4x55 951-11217 CoolingFan 951-11218 951-11196 ElectricStarter StarterCup 712-04220 710-04967 BoltM8x55 Nut, Special,M16x1.5 951-11498 710-04968 Bolt M6x16 IgnitionCoil Assembly 951-11197 710-04915 Bolt M6x12 IgnitionCoil Bolt 951-11379 951-12553 AlternatorAssembly BlowerHousing 951-11208 Recoil Starter...
  • Page 39 Craftsman Engine IViodel 478=SUB For Snow IViodel 247.883950 3A 32 39-._ 951-12533 951-11700 FuelCap Assembly FuelHose Clamp 951-11933 FuelLevelIndicator 710-04921 Bolt M8x14 710-04970 BoltM8x20 951-11182 GasTankSupportBracket 750-05312 712-04212 Nut M6 Bushing 750-05313 710-04908 GovernorArm Bolt Bushing 951-11201 951-11231 GovernorArm FuelTankAssembly...
  • Page 40 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.883950 777532636 1001 IflO'NVtlO 'WnNV_J S,HOIVH]dO QV3H 'g 'S33V:IEIns 13AVEI9 NOONIlVEGdO N3HM NOIlnVO VEIIX33811'SEI3ONVlSA8 iV 39EIVtt3811] lO3UlQ EI3A]N '8]IEIflI'NI $10]F80 NMOEIH10IOM 01 'f' '3NIHOVW 9NIOIAEGS EIO9NIO9013Ntl ]gOd]8 Q]dd01S 3AVH SIUVd ONIAOW ]W lllNfl S3]QNVH QNIH]8 NIV_]U QNV ']NIgN] d01S 'SH3A]] HOlfl]3 ]9VON]SIQ '8 "31flH3 ]gHVHOSIQ 90]ONfl...
  • Page 42 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 43 (6)The owner must not b echarged fordiagnostic labor that l eads tothe determination that a warranted part i sinfact d efective, provided that such diagnostic work i sperformed atawarranty station. (7) The engine manufacturer isliable f or d amages toother engine components proximately caused by afailure u nder warranty ofany warranted part.
  • Page 44 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 Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission...
  • Page 45 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 46 Servicio y Mantenimiento ......Pagina 62 posterior Almacenamiento fuera de temporada ..Pagina 69 GARANTJA COMPLETA CRAFTSMAN POR DOS ANOS PORDOSANOSa partir de la fechade la cornpra,este productoest_ garantizadopor defectosen los rnateriales y la rnanode obra. Los productosdefectuososser&nreparadossin costoo reemplazados sin costosi la reparaci6nno est&disponible.
  • Page 47 Lapresencia deeste sfrnbolo indica que se trata deinstrucciones Esta rn_.quina r ue construidapara seroperadade acuerdocon irnportantes deseguridad que sedeben r espetar para evitar las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque poner enpeligro suseguridad personal y/omaterial yladeotras concualquiertipo de equipo rnotorizado, u n descuidoo error por personas.
  • Page 48 Manejo seguro de la gasolina • Nuncaoperela rn_.quina si falta un rnontajedel canalo si el rnisrnoest,. daSado.Mantengatodos losdispositivosde seguri- Paraevitar lesiones personales 0 daSosrnateriales tengarnucho dad en su lugaryen funcionarniento. cuidadocuandotrabajecon gasolina.La gasolinaes surnarnente inflarnabley sus vaporespuedencausarexplosiones. S i se derrarna •...

  • Page 49: Mantenimiento

    • Paraencenderel motor,jale de la cuerdalentarnente hasta que • SegOn la Cornisi6nde Seguridad de Productosparael Consurni- sienta resistencia,luegojale r_.pidarnente. El replieguer_.pido de dor de los EstadosUnidos(CPSC)y la Agenciade Protecci6n la cuerdade arranque(tensi6nde 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.
  • Page 50 SiMBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p_ginadescribelossirnbolosy figurasde seguridadinternacionales que puedenapareceren este producto.Lea el manualdel operador )araobtenerla inforrnaci6n terrninadasobreseguridad,reunirse,operaci6ny rnantenimiento y reparaci6n. LEA ELMANUAL DELOPERADOR(S) Lea,entienda, y siga todas lasinstrucciones en el manual (es)antes de intentar reunirse y funcionar. LA ADVERTENCIA -- PLATOS ROTATORIOS Guarde manos de entrada y aperturas de la descarga mientras la m_iquina corre.
  • Page 51 NOTA:las referencias a[ lado derechoo y ciertosde la m&quina quitanievese determinan desdela parteposteriorde la unidaden posM6n de operaci6n(permaneciendo directamente detr&sde [a Cabeza[ de Control del m&quinaquitanieve,mffandohaciae[ pane[de [a manija), Canal M_nsula EXTRACCION DE LA UNIDAD DE LA CAJA Corte [asesquinasde [a cajade cart6ny exti_ndalaen e[ piso Quitey descartetodoslos insertos de empaque.
  • Page 52 4. Ubique elcanal sobre l abase d el r nisrno ygarantizar lavarilla h ex agonal est,. situado bajo elpanel rnanejar. Instalar elperno hexagonal previarnente elirninado, pero n oseguro con tuerca de rnariposa eneste rnornento. Vea lafigura 4 . 5. Apriete eldisparador enlapalanca decontrol ygire elcanal rnanualrnente para q ue mire hacia d elante.
  • Page 53 7. Inserte la varilla hexagonal dentro del engranaje del pih6n por debajo de la palanca de control. Asegurese de alinear el orificio en la varilla hexagonal con la flecha en el engranaje del piB6n. Vea la figura 7. NOTA:El orificioes una referenciaparaalinear la varillacon la flecha indicadoraen el engranaje del pi56n.
  • Page 54 10. Controleque todos loscables est_nadecuadarnente dirigidosa "" " travesde la gufade cables en el motor.Veala figura 10. NOTA: Pararn_.s suavefuncionarniento, l os cablesdebenestar a la izquierdade la varillahexagonal. 11. El prolongadorparael arrancadorel_ctricose ajustarnediante una uni6n de cablea la parteposteriorde la cajade la barrena para el ernbarque.Corte la uni6nde cable y refirelaantesde operarla rn_.quina quitanieve.
  • Page 55 Herramienta de Lirnpieza del Canal ....Hay una herrarnienta de lirnpiezadel canal iajustada a la parte superiorde la caja de la barrenaconun pasadorde ensarnNado.Vea la figura12.La herrarnienta est&diseSadaparalirnpiarel hMo y la nievedel rnontajede un canal. Este productose sujetarnedianteuna ... i uni6nde cableen la f&brica.Corte la uni6nde cableantes de operar ..
  • Page 56 NOTA:Si tieneque usar la rn_.quina q uitanievesobregrava,rnantenga la zapata antideslizante en la posici6nrn_.s elevadapara Iograruna separaci6nrn_.xirna entreel pisoy la placade raspado. Superficie lisa Paraajustar laszapatasantideslizantes: Aflojelas cuatrostuercashexagonales (dosen cada lado)y los pernosdel carro. Muevalas zapatasantideslizantes a la posici6n deseada.Vea la figura 13. Cornpruebe que toda la superficieinferiorde hs zapatas antideslizantes est_contra el sueloparaevitar un desgaste desparejode los rnisrnos.

  • Page 57: Palanca De Cambios

    Hay dosvelocidadesde retroceso(R). La uno (1) es la rn_.s lenta, y la dos (2) es la rn_.s r_.pida. Cumple con los estandares de seguridad de ANSi Lasrn_.quinas q uitanievede Craftsman curnplen con losest_.ndares de seguridad del instituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales (ANSI).

  • Page 58: Montaje

    CONTROL DEL REGULADOR CONTROL DE LA BARRENA F CONTROL LA BARRENA El controldel reguladorest,. ubicadoen la partetraseradel motor. Regulala velocidaddel motor,y Io apagacuandose Iocolocaen la posici6nSTOP(detenci6n). MANIJA DEL ARRANCADOR RETROCESO Esta rnanijase utiliza paraarrancarel motorrnanualrnente. El controlde la barrenaest,. ubicadoen la rnanijaizquierda.Aprietela BOTON DEL ARRANCADOR ELECTRICO...

  • Page 59: Antes De Encender El Motor

    RUEDA QUECONDUCE MANDOS Vuelvaa ajustar la herrarnienta de lirnpiezaal pasadorde en- sarnbladoubicadoen la parteposteriorde la cajade la barrena, La ruedaizquierday derechaque conducernandoses Iocalizadaen la insertede nuevola Ilavede encendidoy enciendael motorde la parteocultade los mangos.Aprieteel controlderechoparadar vuelta rn_.quina q uitanieve. a la derecha;aprieteel control izquierdopara dar vuelta a la izquierda. Parado en la posici6n deloperador (detr_.s d e la rn_.quina quita- nieve), e ngrane el control d e la barrena durante unossegundos para NOTA:Hagafuncionaral lanzadorde nieveen _.reas abiertashasta...

  • Page 60: Encendido Del Motor

    • No Ileneen excesoel tanquede combustible.Despu_sde cargar Determinesi el cableadode su hogares un sisternade tres cables conectadoa tierra.Consultecon un electricistarnatriculado si no est,. combustible, a segQrese de que el tap6ndel tanqueest_ bien cerradoy asegurado. seguro. • Tengacuidadode no derrarnarcombustibleal realizarla recarga. Si cuentacon un recept_.culo d e tres terrninales,sigalos siguientes El combustiblederrarnado o sus vaporesse puedenincendiar.
  • Page 61 DETENCION DEL MOTOR Arrancador de retroceso Dejeencendidoel motordurantealgunosrninutosantesde detenerlo paraperrnitirque se sequela hurnedad en el rnisrno. I Notire de la rnanijadel arrancadorrnientras el motorest,. en rnarcha, I Muevael controldel regulador a la posici6nOFE Retirela Ilave.AI retirarla Ilavese reducela posibilidadde que el Muevala palancade controldel reguladora la posici6n FAST motorseapuestoen rnarchasinautorizaci6nrnientrasel equipo no est,.
  • Page 62 LISTA DE iVlANTENIIVllENTO Antesde realizarcualquiertipodel rnantenirniento/servicio, suelte Siga la listade rnantenirniento dada abajo.Estacarta describepautas todoslos rnandosy pareel motor.Esperehasta que todaslas partes de servicios61o. U se la colurnnade Troncode Serviciopara guardar de rnovirniento hayanvenidoa una paradacornpleta.Desconecteel la pistade tareasde rnantenirniento cornpletadas. L ocalizarel rn_.s alarnbrede bujiay b_.selo contra el motor para prevenirel cornienzo cercanoCharnusca el Centrode Servicioo prograrnar el servicio,sirn- involuntario.
  • Page 63 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 Figura17.
  • Page 64 Midala separaci6nde bujia con un calibrador.Corrijade ser necesariotorciendoel electrodolateral.Vea la Figura19.La separaci6n debe establecerseentre0,02y 0,03 pulgadas(0,60- Electrodo 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 paracomprimir[aarandela.Cuandovuelvaa co[ocar 0,02- 0,03 puigadas una bujfausada,una vez colocadala bujia apriete1/8- 1/4de vuelta...
  • Page 65 NOTA:Laszapatasde esta m_.quina tienendos bordesde desgaste. Cuandoun lado se desgasta,se las puede rotar 1800 para usarel otro horde. Para retirarlas zapatasantideslizantes: Quitelos cuatropernosdel carro,arandelas(si corresponde),y las tuercasde brida hexagonales que losasegurana la m_.quina quitanieve. Montelas nuevaszapatasantideslizantes con cuatrospernos de carro (dosen cada lado),arandelas,y las tuercasde brida hexagonales.
  • Page 66 Ubiquela rn_nsulahaciaarribapara brindarrn_.s juego (o haciaabajo paraaurnentarla tensi6ndel cable). Vuelvaa apretarla tuercahexagonalsuperiory repetirlos pasos 1 a 4. Varilla de control del canal ParaIograruna mayorengagrnent v arillahexagonal e n el pi56nde artes en el marcodel panel de rnanejar se rnuestraen la Figura7 en la secci6nde ensarnblaje, e s necesarioajustar la varillade control del canal.Vea la figura25.
  • Page 67 Gire concuidadola m_.quina quitanievehaciaarribay hacia delantede maneraque quedeapoyadasobrela cajade la barrena. Saquela cubiertadel marcodesdedebajode la m_.quina quitanieveretirandolostornillosautorroscantes que la aseguran. Veala figura28. Aflojey retireel tornillocon rebordeque actQacomoguarda de la correa.Vea la figura29. 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.
  • Page 68 3. A. Saque lacorrea delabarrena delapolea d el m otor. B. Tome l apolea I oca y girela h acia l aderecha. Vea lafigura C. Levante lacorrea delabarrena para sacarla delapolea d el motor. 4. Gire con cuidado larn_.quina quitanieve hacia a rriba y hacia delante dernanera que quede a poyada sobre l acaja dela barrena.
  • Page 69 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 70 El motorno arranca La palancade obturaci6nno est,. en la Pongael interruptor en la posici6nCHOKE(obtura- posici6nON (encendido) ci6n). Se ha desconectado el cablede la bujia Conecteel cablea la bujfa. La bujia nofunciona correctamente Limpie,ajustela distanciadisruptivao cambie. El tanquede combustibleest,. vado o el Lleneel tanquecongasolinalimpiay fresca.
  • Page 71 Dernasiada vibraci6n Hay piezasque est_.n fiojas o la barrena Detengael motorde inrnediatoy desconecteel est,. dafiada cablede la bujia.Ajuste todoslos pernosy las tuercas.Si la vibraci6ncontinQa. I levela unidada reparara un centrode partesy reparaci6nSears. Perdidade potencia El cable de la bujfaest,. flojo Conectey ajusteel cablede la bujfa.
  • Page 72 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 73 (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. Silapieza f alla antes del p rimer reernplazo programatic, larnisrna ser_.
  • Page 74 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 periodo de duraci6n de ias emisiones y la clasificaci6n de aire.
  • Page 75 Felicitaciones por haber realizado una adquisici6n inteligente. El producto Craftsman® que ha adquirido esta diseSado y fabricado para brindar muchos aSos de funcionamiento confiable. Pero como todos los productos a veces puede requerir de reparaciones. Es en ese momento cuando...
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