Craftsman 536.90515 User manual

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owner's
manual
MODEL NO.
536.90515
CAUTION:
Re,ad SAFETY•
RULESand
INSTRUCTIONS
carefully
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CRIIFTSMIIN_
24" SNOW:THROWER
•Assembly
• Operating
• Maintenance
•Repair Parts
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IMPORTANT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
It is imperative in operating and handling the power snow thrower that certain nor-
mal precautions be observed to prevent 1he possiloility of injury or damage=
Please read the rates for sofa operation before you assemble or LJseyour powcr snow
thrower.
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Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Familiarize yourself with the controls and use
of the snow thrower, Be prepared to stop in a moment's notice. Don't loon your
snow thrower to persons unfamiliar with its operation and use.
Do not allow minors to operate or to be near the snow thrower unless properly super-
vised.
3. Keep hands, feet and loose clothing clear of all moving parts. Do not ever piece
hands in discharge chutes or near an_y mov!ng part while eflgine ;s running.
4. Be sure of your footing at all times Io avoid sllpplng. Keep afirm hold on the
handle. Be careful when turning.
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Check fuel before each using. Do nat fill gasoline tank when englna is running or
while engine is hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting engine. Gaso-
line iS highly flammable. Always handle with care.
Do not run engine indoors, exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which ;s odor-
less and deadly poise.. If for some reason engine must be run indoors, open
all doors and windows to provide suffident ventilation,
7. Move speed control to the neutral position before starting engine. Keep gua_rds
in place,
g. Do not allow anyone in the area while using the snow thrower, A fore;an object
or piece of ice may be thrown through the discharge chute causing injuTy to person
or damage to property.
9, Stop the engine and be sure all moving parts have stopped turning. Remove the
spark p!ug,to prevent accidental slar_llngrbeforo €lea_ing the discharge chute on
Toter units; also before making any acl;ustments, mspechng or repairing, or cleaning.
Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight at all times.
DanJt change governor settings, The governor controls the speed and protects the
engine from damagln9 excess;re speeds,
Don't store snow thTower, with fuel In the tank,inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame o¢ spark. Let the engine coal before storing in any enclosure.
If your snow thrower should start vibrating, slop the englne and check for dam-
age or loose parts. Vibration generally is e warning of trouble.
14. For added safety, it is su9gasted that the operator wear safety glasses.
15. Never stand in front of the snow thrower or discharge chute.
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CRAFTSMAN POWER SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT
AFTSMAN GUARANTEE
CRAFTSMAN PRODUCT FAILS TO GIVE PROPER PERFORMANCE DUE _'_
WORKMANSHIP, W{_ WJLL MAKF ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS, FREE OP
__ CHARGE• ' _
THIS GUARANTEE SERVICE {S AVAILABLE IHROUGH ANY OF OUR STOR_S OR SERVIC_ C[;NTERS _
_THROUGHOUT THE UNITEU STATES OR CANADA.
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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
TIIE SEARS GUARAN'IE_: PLUS AMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDr, MAXIMUM VALUE FOR
SEARS PRODUCTS, CONTACT YOUI_ NEAREST S_ARS STORE Pr.JR DETAILS.
CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITIES
ALWAYS USE CARE WI4EN OPERA]ING THE SNOW 1HROWER. KEEP CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS. DO
NOT WORK ON SNOW THROWER WJlH ENGINE RUNNING. AVOID STRIKING OR RUNNING INTO
SOLID OBJECTS OR DEBRIS IN THE AR'EA 1'O BE WORKED, READ AND OBSP_RVEIHF RULES FOR SAFE
OPERAIION. KEEP THE SNOW THROWER CLEAN.' FOLLOW A REGULAR MAINlbNANCE AND CHECK
SCHEDULE TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT AND SAFE OPERATION. A WELt.CARED fOR SNOW THROWER
WILL LAST LONGER AND OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL FOR YOURSELF AND FOR
01'HERS,
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
II IS SUGGESTED THA! THIS MANUAL tip READ IN ITS EN?IR[TY BEFORE ATIEMPTING TO A$SEMBL[_
OR OPERATE THE SNOW IEHROWFR.
IH_ SEARS SNOW THROWER HAS BEEN COMPLIZTEY ASSEMBLED AT THE FACTORY, EXCEPT FOR THE
HANDLE AND OPERATING CONIROLS WHICH HAVE BI:EN LI_FT UNASSF,MBLED FOR _HIPPING PUR-
POSES. ALL PARTS SUCH AS NUTS, WASHERS. i_OLTS, E1C., NECESSARY 'tO COMPLETE AS,SEMDLY OF
THE HANDLE AND CONTROLS HAVE BEEN PRE-INSERTED IN IHE PLACES THEY ARE TO BE USED OR
PLACED JN A PLASTIC BAG.
ASSEMBLETHE UNIT AS OUTLINED. REFERTO ILLUSTRATIONS FOR A,T_EMBLY ASi_IMANCE.
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ASSEMBLY
All hardware neees;ary to completn Ihe asserllbl¥ _! yOUr
snow thrower wilt bc Iound in tl_a shippil.tg carton, II w;l!
be :lece_sary to install the upl)=r/rod tower handle assern.
bli0s, control pene_ and shift col)trol assembly arid nhutc
control rod. Tltoro ere two beLtSof parts packed wltll yoo_
unit, One beg contain; n_cL'Escryhardware to cl_mplolc,_
assembly of Vou_ trait. The other bag contains three roplace.
ment sheet bolls end I_Uts,an irtstrzz_tlcmshoot lot' shear bolt
]nstatletlon end e replacement =ha;n €onnectul link. Figures
1end 2sltow unit €ompletely assembled. To ©omplnto
issambly, proceed as follows:
1, Secure Iownr handles Uig=Jm 31 with two 5/U Inch
screws, two split Ioekwesl_er;. two I {nd_ screws m_d two
formed washo_. NOTE: Hen(lie with I'wle in the center
must be ir_talled o. tl_e10It side of thu d.it..
2. SeCUle upper handles a!td control panel ((igtll',_ 4) with
fnur 1_ IltCh screws, fOrlll_(.! w_hnrs and I_knu|s,
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COMTROL
UPPER HANDLE I.EVER
pANEL
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3, ,_N:ure Chute €entral rod (figure Si to loll iowa, hw_dle
with fassenara instilled in remote control strap,
4. So=are lower control red bracket to engine platform
w|th two E/E inch scr_=ws and |ockng_,- NOTE: Notice
that lower control rod bracket is adjustable. Adjust the
br,_r,k(_t tn ,1petition where teeth o. lower end ul Iod firmly
engage holes igl flanLw ;=lou.d |J_ltt_!l_ of the disoharp chute,
r,, Tu attach shill ¢ontrfll rod, _oe para;Iriph Shift _n-
ttol Rod Adjustment, ml
i 1-1NCHECREW
! FORMED WAEHli
lUll.INCH ECREW
SPLIT LOCKWASHER
DIECHARQE CHUTE
LEFT LOWER !
HANDLE
Figure 3
'='REW
FORMED WASHER
LOCKNUT
SHIFT CONTRI
EeRll
Figure 4
,_hift Control Rod Adjustment
1. I;lemove lucknus front screw located in bell crank
astembly. Secure lower end of shift ca,tirol rod tu bell
crank as shown in figure 6 and replace nut.
'2. Loostm shift lever saddle nut (see f_gure 6AS until
shift rod stldas freely in saddle urnova.
3. Stand unit Ug on auge_ end (fib;are 7}, Remove prn.
tective pecking llt_t was placed betweer_ rubber drive d_sc
anr_ speed disc for shipping purposes,
IMPORTANT: Failure to rnmove p_ot_.ctive packing can
cause unit to propel ;tacit in NEUTRAL gear.
4, Place sltift lever let _ _orward gear position (Detail A.
figu_ 71. Using aisi_.ce of wood or other suitable material,
block the lover back _inch Ilo='n bottom of slot, Push b011
crank down to engage drive dt_c a.d spccd dlsc _figure El.
Tighten th_ shill rod saddle mJr.
S, Remove bln_k from shift lever and check In sec ill,it
d,ive disc firmly contacts speed d;s_ in all forward gears and
REVERSE. The dFive disc should (:leer the speed dJs_
a!ip=oxlmetely 1/B in©h wi_el_ shift level ]_ tel NI;UTItAL
position.
8. Install the bottom Cover wtl_ch was p_;ked separately
with fou, taptire I;crewt {IJgufe 6}.

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_'HUTE CONTROL ROP
U-BOLT
r_IHNCH 8CREW
CONTROL ROD 8RACKET LOCKNUT
Figure 5
REARCOVER
AUOER END
Height Adjustment - Skids &Gage Wheels
This ilnlt is equipped w_th a Daft ol ski_ mounted on th0
back side of the sugar ho_Jr_o and a pair of gega wheals
I(x_ated on the outside o! th= auger housin9, Both theskl_
cad gage wheels era used so eleveto the front of the machine
up to 1 inch. Figut'ogshows both pattL NOTE,' Be certain
that tires -,re Inflated equally before -_dJussingskids or gage
wheels,
Wheu rcrnovino snow from !l'_r_ surface arab such Os paved
driveway or sidewalk, we suggest usa of gage wheels ontv to
elevctc front of machine to desired heighl. "1"ochange height
of gpt.lu wheals, remove nut on a_)e or rjeOe wllee| Ifigu)€ 9).
Relucate axle into hole representln9 desired he_ghL and re.
pJ_P.e r+uL Set wheel on other side ,lt same height, Loosen.
pull up. and tighten skids to full UP pu_ition after gage
wheels have bael_ r,ot.
Wha, romovinq snow from rock or unpaved constrUc_Lon,
v,m august you ra(se the frortz el th+ machine with the skids,
To raise the rnach;na wilrh the skids, loosen the muunzing
.uts (figure g) and push the skids down until tire front of the
math;he iS ra;sod to dosired height. Ret;ghtan moun_ing
nUtS,
IMPORTANT: Be corral, to mainlaie proper ground clear-
nnce for your particular area 1o be created, ObJecls such I_
gravel, rooks or otller debris, if slruck by the auger, may be