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Craftsman 247.985370 Operator's Manual

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Operator's
Manual
CRRFr MRN
26" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.985370
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. 769-08192B
(July9, 2012)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRRFr MRN 26" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.985370 ,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE CAUTION" Before using this PARTS LIST product, read this manual and o ESPANOL follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Brands Management Corporation,...
  • Page 2 This warranty covers ONLYdefects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include: • Expendableitemsthat can wearoutfrom normalusewithin thewarrantyperiod,including b ut not limitedto augers,auger paddles,drift cutters,skid shoes,shaveplate, shearpins, spark plug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter.

  • 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 _ort Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Bracket Removeand discard all packinginserts. Movethe snowthrowerout of thecarton.
  • Page 9 Placechuteontochute baseand ensurechute control rodis Chute Controlf 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. SET-UP Shear Pins Holesare locatedin the handlepanelfor convenientshearpin storage. See Figure11.Referto the Operationsectionfor moreinformation regardingshearpin replacement.
  • 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. Chutedean=out Tool loft _1 .allmovingloarts have stoppedbeforeusingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chuteassembly.
  • Page 13 Chute "_ Thedistancesnowis throwncan be adjustedby changingthe angle of the upperchute.Todo so: Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkeyand loosenthe plasticwingknobfoundon the left sideof the chuteassembly. Pivotthe chute upwardor downwardbeforeretightening thewing knob.See Figure14. Auger Control Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyread and followall instructionsbelow.Performall adjustments to verifyyoursnow throweris operatingsafelyand properly.

  • Page 14: Shift Lever

    Shift Lever J Two=Way Chute Control (Joystick) Drive Control er Control Gas Cap -Wheel Steering Control ChuteAssembly Nluffler Recoil Starter Handle Clean Out Primer FUEL LEVEL Tool Auger Housim Throttle Control Choke Control :lectric Start Button Oil Drain Electric Starter Outlet Augers Skid Shoe Figure16...
  • 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 20 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 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- Figure29 ingthe two self-tappingscrews.See Figure28.
  • 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 32. 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 IViodel 247.985370...
  • Page 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.985370 731-2635 SnowRemoval T oolMount 684-04107-0637 Spiral Assembly,LH 684-04108-0637 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. Spiral Assembly,RH 731-04870 Spacer,1.25OD x .75ID x 1.00 L710-0347 L Hex Screw,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 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,.80ID x .91OD...
  • Page 28 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.985370...
  • Page 29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.985370 684-04112C HandleEngagement A ssemblyRH 710-04187 Hi-LoScrew,1/4-15x 0.5 738-04367 FlangeShoulderScrew 984-04348 2-WayChuteControlAssembly 731-04894D LockPlate 749-04191A-0637 UpperHandleLH 684-04250 PivotRod 710-04326 Screw,#8-16x 0.50 732-04219C 935-0199A RubberBumper ClutchLock Spring 712-3087 710-3069 Screw,1/4-20x .500 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 731-04896B ClutchLock Cam...
  • Page 30 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.985370 _dJg_, i_o_ F_ _\\'_v/_ "_/'_ i"_ i4o;...
  • Page 31 O ¸ 710-1652 AB Screw,1/4-20x 0.625 684-04159 FrictionWheelAssembly 731-05353 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 Model 270=SUA For Snow Model 247.985370 951-11282 MufflerAssembly 710-05001 MufflerStud 951-14190 MufflerStud Kit 951-11289 MufflerGasket 712-04214 Nut- M8 710-04915 Bolt- M6X 12Zin 951-10642B MufflerShroud...
  • Page 33 Craftsman Engine Model 270=SUA For Snow Model 247.985370 °0 951-10634 Shroud-Engine 712-04213 951-11284 ChokeKnob 951-10757 ThrottleKnob 951-10637 Switch-Ignition 731-05632 IgnitionKeySwitch 951-10640 PushRod-Choke 951-10635 Air Filter Heating 710-04943 Bolt-M61X28MSpec...
  • Page 34 Craftsman Engine IViodel 270=SUA For Snow IViodel 247.985370 131- 6asketKit-Complete 132-6asketKit-External 133- CompleteEngine...
  • Page 35 Craftsman Engine IViodel 270=SUA For Snow IViodel 247.985370 951-12111 710-04932 Bolt PistonRingSet 951-11632 951-11283 PistonPin Snap Ring Oil FillPlugAssembly 951-12007 Piston 951-11577 O-Ring15.8X 2.5 951-11633 PistonPin 951-11368 Oil Seal 710-04915 Bolt- M6X 12Zin 951-11249 CrankcaseKit 951-11113 Shield- Air (Incl.59,62,74,75,79) 951-11573...
  • Page 36 Craftsman Engine Model 270-SUA For Snow Model 247.985370 46 _46 U" -"45 131- Gasket Kit-Complete 132-Gasket Kit-External 133- Complete Engine...
  • Page 37 Craftsman Engine IViodel 270=SUA For Snow IViodel 247.985370 710-04968 FlangeBoltM6 951-11054A ValveCover 731-07059 Hose-Breather 726-04101 Clamp-Breather H ose 951-11565 ValveCoverGasket 951-12000 IntakeValveSpring Retainer 951-11892 RockerArmAssembly 751-11124 Nut- Pivot Lockin 751-11123 Nut- ValveAdjust 951-11893 RockerArm 710-04902 Bolt- Pivot 951-12002 ExhaustValveAdjuster 951-12003...
  • Page 38 Craftsman Engine IViodel 270=SUA For Snow IViodel 247.985370 134-Carburetor Kit - Deni 135 - Carburetor Kit - Huayi...
  • Page 39 Craftsman Engine IViodel 270=SUA For Snow IViodel 247.985370 710-04939 Stud-Carb 710-04910 Stud- M6X 105 951-11567 Gasket-Carb Insulator 951-11896 CarburetorInsuiat 951-11569A CarburetorGasket 951-10639A Primer 951-11824 PrimerBulb 951-14026A Carburetor Assembly- Huayi 951-14027A Carburetor Assembly- Deni 951-11897 CarburetorGasket 951-11112 Bracket- ChokeControl 951-14154 CarburetorKit- Deni (Incl.h,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,u,x)
  • Page 40 Craftsman Engine IViodel 270-SUA For Snow IViodel 247.985370 951-10646 IgnitionCoil 951-11110 Shield- Air Flow 710-04940 Bolt 710-04919 Bolt- FlangeM6 951-12416 Flywheel 951-10934 CoolingFan 951-10911 Starter Cup 712-04209 Nut- M14 710-04915 Bolt- M6X 12Zin 951-10663A FanCoverComplete 736-04455 FlatWasher-Recoil 710-04974 FlangeBolt M6...
  • Page 41 Craftsman Engine IViodel 270=SUA For Snow IViodel 247.985370 ,114 _---115 97 9s 951-10758 951-11914 ThrottleControlAssembly Engine/Dipstick Cover 710-05103 Bolt-M6X 12 710-04905 Bolt 951-11108 Shield- Governor 710-04915 Bolt- M6X 12Zin 951-11935 951-11913 GovernorSpring Oil FillTubeAssembly 951-10664 951-11381 Spring-Throttle Return O-Ring 951-10665...
  • Page 42 Craftsman Engine IViodel 270=SUA For Snow IViodel 247.985370 1118 710-04914 Bolt- FlangeM6 951-11680 i119 FlexibleClamp 951-11114 i 120 Bracket- SwitchHousingMount 712-05015 1121 710-04965 Screw M4X 55 i 122 710-04935 Screw- M4X 60 i 123 710-05182 Bolt-M6X 32 i 124 715-04088...
  • Page 43 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.985370 777S32636 777D18110 " _ 1001 ZO0-NV=130 • 7VflNY_ S,EIOIVEI3dO QV3EI "g "S33WUflS 13AV_9 NO9NIlVU3d0 N3HM N011flV3VUIX3 3Sn "8_30NV1S181¥ 399VH3SI0 133UIQ U3A3N 'S31UnFNI $103r80 NMOUHL QIOAV 01 "_ "3NIHOV_ 9NIOIAU3S _0 8NI09013Nn 3U0438 03dd01S 3AVH SIUV,4 8NIA0_ ]lV llZNfl 831QNVH ONIH38 NIV_3H 0NV '3NIgN3 d01S 'SH3A3] HOlfl10 30VgN_810 "_...
  • Page 44 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 45 (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 46 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 47 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 48 Los productosdefectuososser_.n reparadossin costoo reernplazados sin costosi la reparaci6nno est,. disponiNe. Paraobtener informaci6n sobre el alcance de la garantiay solieitar la reparaci6no el reemplazo, v isiteel sitio Web: www.craftsman.com Esta garantia cubre 0NICAMENTElos defectos en los rnatedales y en la mano de obra. Esta garantia NOcubre: •...
  • Page 49 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 50 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 51: 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 52: Simbolos De Seguridad

    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 53 NOTA:las referendasa[ lade derechoo y ciertosde la m_.quina quitanievese determinan desdela parteposteriorde la unidaden Cabeza[de posM6n de operaci6n(permaneciendo directamente detr_.s de [a Centre[ de[ m_.quina quitanieve,mffandohada e[ pane[de [a manija), Canal EXTRACCION DE LA UNIDAD DE LA CAJA de Soporte de[ Canal Corte [asesquinasde [a cajade cart6ny exti_ndalaen e[ piso Quitey descartetodoslos insertos de empaque.
  • Page 54 4. Ubique elcanal sobre l abase d el m ismo ygarantizar lavarilla h ex agonal est,. situado bajo elpanel manejar. Instalar elperno hexagonal previamente eliminado, pero n oseguro con tuerca de mariposa eneste momento. Vea lafigura 4 . 5. Apriete eldisparador enlapalanca decontrol ygire elcanal manualmente para q ue mire hacia d elante.
  • Page 55 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 56 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. CONFIGURACI6N Pasador de cuchilla En el panelde instrurnentos de pl_.stico hay orificiospara el alrnace- narnientoconvenientedel pasadorde cuchilla.Vea la figura 11.
  • Page 57 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 uni6nde cableen la f&brica.Corte la uni6nde cableantes de operar Herramienta de la rnAquina quitanieve.
  • Page 58 Ajuste del montaje del canal Es posiNeajustarla distanciaa la cualse arroja la nievecambiandoel &ngulodel montajedel canal. Parahacerlo: Detengael motorquitandola Ilavede encendidoy aflojela perilla a mariposade pl&sficoque se encuentraen el lado izquierdodel montajedel canal. Gire el canalhacia arribao haciaabajoantes de apretarla perilla a mariposa.Vea la figura14.
  • Page 59 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 60: 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 DE RETRO- CESO Esta rnanijase utiliza paraarrancarel motorrnanualrnente. El controlde la barrenaest,. ubicadoen la rnanijaizquierda.Aprietela BOTON DEL ARRANCADOR ELECTRICO...
  • Page 61 RUEDA QUECONDUCE MANDOS Vuelvaa ajustar la herrarnienta de lirnpiezaal pasadorde ens- arnbladoubicadoen 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 62: 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 63 Arrancador de retroceso NOTA:NUNCAcarnbiela posici6nde la palancade carnbios(carnbio de velocidadeso de direcci6nde desplazarniento) s in soltarprirneroel controlde transrnisi6ny detenerpor cornpletola rn_.quina quitanieve. Estoproducir_, u n desgasteprernaturodel sisternade transrnisi6nde I Notire de la rnanijadel arrancadorrnientras el motorest,. en rnarcha, I la rn_.quina quitanieve. PROCEDIMIENTO PARA ENGRANAR Muevala palancade controldel reguladora la posici6n FAST...
  • Page 64 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_selocontra el motor para prevenirel cornienzo cercanoCharnusca el Centrode Servicioo prograrnar el servicio,sirn- involuntario.
  • Page 65 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 Figura19.
  • Page 66 Midala separaci6nde bujia con un calibrador.Corrijade ser necesariotorciendoel electrodolateral.Vea la Figura21. 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 67 NOTA:Laszapatasde esta rn_.quina t ienendos 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 rn_.quina quitanieve. Montelas nuevaszapatasantideslizantes con cuatrospernos de carro (dosen cada lado),arandelas,y las tuercasde brida hexagonales.
  • Page 68 Ubiquela rn_nsulahaciaarribapara brindarrn_.s juego (o hacia abajo paraaurnentarla tensi6ndel cable). Vuelvaa apretarla tuercahexagonalsuperiory repetirlos pasos la4. 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 figura27.
  • Page 69 Gire concuidadola m_.quina quitanievehaciaarribay hacia delantede maneraque quedeapoyadasobrela cajade la barrena. Saquela cubiertadel marcodesdedebajode la m_.quina quitanieveretirandolostornillosautorroscantes que la aseguran. Veala figura30. Aflojey retireel tornillocon rebordeque actQacomoguarda de la correa.Vea la figura31. 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 70 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 lam_.quina quitanieve hacia a rriba y hacia delante demanera que quede a poyada sobre l acaja dela barrena.
  • Page 71 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 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 (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 76 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 77 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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