Craftsman 247.888530 Owner's g User manual

Owner's Manual
9 Horse Power
28" Two-Stage Wheel Drive
Snow Thrower
Model No.
247.888530
CAUTION: Before
usingthis product,
read this manual and
follow all safety rules
and operating
instructions.
•Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Service
•Maintenance
• EspaSol
Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website:www.sears.com/craffsman 770-10057D
Printed in U.S.A. (712000)

Content Page
Warranty Information ......................................... 2
Safe Operation Practices................................... 3
Assembly........................................................... 6
Operation ........................................................... 12
Maintenance ...................................................... 17
Content Page
Service & Adjustment ......................................... 20
Off-Season Storage........................................... 25
Trouble-Shooting............................................... 26
PartsList............................................................ 28
Espan61.............................................................. 40
'= Two -Year Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower
For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated and tuned
up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material
and workmanship.
If this Craftsman snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days
from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
Expendable itemswhichbecome wornduringnormal use, such as skidshoes, shave plate and spark
plugs.
Repairs necessary because of operatorabuse or negligence, includingbent crankshaftsand thefailure to
maintainthe equipment accordingto the instructionscontained inthe owner'smanual.
WARRANTYSERVICE ISAVAILABLEBYRETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICECENTER/DEPARTMENT INTHE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhichmayvaryfrom statetostate.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO.,D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES,IL60179
Horsepower: ......................... 9
Engine Oil ............................. SAE 5W30 oil
Fuel Capacity: ....................... 1gallon
Spark Plug; ........................... RJ-19LM
Engine: .................................. 143.999005
Model Number 247.888530
Serial Number...........................................................
Date ofPurchase ......................................................
Recordbothserialnumberand date ofpurchaseand
keep in a safe place for future reference.
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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, ifnot followed,couldendanger the
personalsafetyand/or propertyofyourselfand others. Read and follow all instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingtooperate yoursnowthrower. Failureto complywiththeseinstructionsmay resultin
personalinjury.When yousee thissymbol--heed its warning.
Your snow thrower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
,_ DANGER:operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious
injury to yourself or others.
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
,_ forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section
of this manual.)
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TRAINING gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled
Read this owner's guide carefully in its entirety before gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a
attempting to assemble or operate this machine, Be fire or explosion.
completely familiar with the controls and the proper Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with
use of this machine before operating it. Keep this electric drive motors or electric starting motors.
manual in a safe place for future and regular Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surface.
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine
snow thrower. Children 14 years old and over should is running (except where specifically recommended
only operate a snow thrower under close parental by manufacturer).
supervision. Only persons well acquainted with these Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your temperature before starting to clear snow.
snow thrower. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or operation or while performing an adjustment or repair,
while taking medication that impairs the senses or to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
reactions, thrown from the machine in any direction.
Keep the area ofoperationclear ofall persons, OPERATION
especiallysmall childrenand pets.
Exercisecaution to avoidslippingorfalling, especially Do not put handsorfeet near or under rotatingparts,
whenoperating in reverse. Keep clearofdischargeopening,andauger at all
times.
PR EPARATION Exercise extremecautionwhenoperatingonor
Thoroughlyinspectthe area where the equipmentis crossinggravel drives, walks, or roads.Stay alert for
tobe usedand removeall doormats, sleds, boards, hidden hazardsortraffic.
wires and other foreign objects. Do notcarrypassengers.
Do not operate equipmentwithoutweahng adequate After strikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine, remove
outergarments for winter.Do notwear jewelry, long wire fromthe sparkplugand thoroughlyinspectthe
scarfsor other looseclothingwhich couldbecome snowthrowerfor any damage. Repairthe damage
entangled in movingparts. Wear footwear whichwill before restartingand operating the snow thrower.
improve footing onslippery surfaces, ifthe snow thrower startsto vibrate abnormally, stop
Before workingwithgasoline, extinguishallcigarettes the engine and check immediatelyfor the cause.
and other sources of ignition.Check thefuel before Vibrationisgenerallya warningoftrouble.
startingthe engine. Gasoline isan extremely Stopthe engine whenever you leave the operating
flammable fuel. Do notfill the gasoline tankindoors, position, before uncloggingthe collector/impeller
while the engine is running,or untilengine has been housingordischargeguide and before makingany
allowed tocool at least two minutes. Replace repairs,adjustments,or inspections.Never place your
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hand in the discharge or collector openings. Use a
stick orwooden broom handle to unclogthe
discharge opening.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop
the engine and remove the key.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
collectodimpeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from plug
to prevent accidental starting.
Do not run the engine indoors,except when starting it
and/or transporting the snow thrower in or out of
building. Open doors before starting the engine inthat
case. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
Do notclear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
Never operate the snow thrower withoutguards,
plates or other safety protection devices in place.
Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosure, automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc.,
without proper adjustments of snow thrower
discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.
Do not_0verload machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate. Never operate the
maci:ine at high transport speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone
in front of unit while throwing snow.
Disengage power to collector/impeller ofthe snow
thrower when transportingit orwhen the unitisnot inuse.
Use only attachments and accessories (such as
wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.) approved
by the snowthrower manufacturer.
Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
Muffler and engine become hot andcan cause severe
burn injury.Do not touch the muffler or the engine
while starting or operating the snow thrower.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper tightness, thus ensuring
that the equipment is in safe working condition.
Never store the machine with fuel inthe fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water heaters, space heaters, clothes
dryers and the like. Allow engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.
Always refer to owner's guide instructions for
important details if the snow thrower isto be stored for
an extended period.
Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.
Check clutchcontrols periodically to verify that these
engage and disengage properly and readjust if
necessary. Refer to Service and Adjustments section
page of this owner's guide.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Restrict the use ofthis power machine to persons who
read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the machine.
Following are representations of some of the safety labels on your Craftsman snowthrower. Please follow the
instruction on these labels and maintain safety while using or servicing the equipment.
[,A WARNING
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Lay the hardware pieces from the hardware pack on the figure here and you will have automatically sorted these
according to the steps of the assembly procedure described later. (Only one unit of each hardware has been shown per group.
The number in parenthesis indicates the total number of the hardware needed in that group.)
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Lock Washer (4)
Hex Bolt (2) _
__ 5116-18 x 1.75
Hex Bolt (2)
-/
5116-18 x .75
Handle
Tab(2)
/
A
B Cupped Washer (4)
I Hex
VNut (4)
5/16-18
Carriage
Bolt (4)
_J 5/16-18 x 1.50
/
Hairpin Clip (1)
C
E
Hex Bolt_(6) _/NutFlanged(6)
1/4-20 x .75 1/4-20
Chute Flange Keeper (3)
F
_--_HexBolt(2) _ ) Hex _t(2)
-114-20 x.75" Bele_'evileWashe_2) O
1/4-20
F'_ Flat
D/ _'_/ Washer (2)
/_ 5/16 C) F_r)uIE
Hairpin Clip (2)
Spare Parts Hex
"-- ___ [ ,_ _] Nut (2)**
-- Shear Bolt (2) Nut (2)* _k_J_
V
* Used on auger; ** used on clutch lever
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,.d_ Chute
:_ _'.'N /" Flange
"" \_Bracket
_'__ (not shown
_,__ in actual
size)
GHairpin Clip(l) Flat
3/8
H-
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Philips Screw (2)/___ &_
TU'_ er (2) _ _ _- _----- ,_