3.8 Horsepower 4-Cycle Engine21 Inch Single StageAuger PropelledSNOW THROWER

MODEL NO.536.885200

Caution:

Read and follow all Safety Rulesand Operating Instructions beforefirst use of this product.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT ...... 2SAFETY RULES ............... 3INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .... 5ASSEMBLY ................... 7OPERATION .................. 9MAINTENANCE ............... 15SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .. 18

STORAGE .................... 23TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART.. 24REPAIR PARTS ............... 26ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ....... 32SPANISH (ESPANOL) .......... 38PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..

BACK COVER

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER

For one years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained,lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in theowner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

If this Craftsman Snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap-

plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover the following:

Items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, drive belts and shearpins.

Repair necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshaftsand the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in theowner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOWTHROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THEUNITE DSTATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ON LY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USEIN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which mayvary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this snow thrower doesnot cover items that have been sub-

jected to operator abuse or negligence.To receive full value from the warranty,the operator must maintain the snowthrower as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be madeperiodically to properly maintain yoursnow thrower.All adjustments in the Service and Ad-justments section of this manual mustbe checked at least once each season.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Horse Power: 3,8

Displacement: 10 cu, in.

Fuel Tank: 1 quart

Spark P ug: Champion RJ19LMGap 0,030

_IL OOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.IT MEANS-- ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

,_ WARNING: Always disconnectthe spark plug wire and place itwhere it cannot make contact

with spark plug to prevent accidentalstarting during: Preparation, Mainte-nance, or Storage of you snow thrower.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require oper-ator presence controls to minimize the risk of in-jury. Your snow thrower is equipped with suchcontrols. Do not attempt to defeat the functionof the operator presence control under any cir-cumstances.

TRAINING

1. Read the operating and service instructionmanual carefully. Be thoroughly familiarwith the controls and the proper usa of theequipment, Know how to stop the unit anddisengaga the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the equip-ment, Never allow adults to operate theequipment without proper instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per-sons, particularly small children and pets.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or failingespecially when operating in reverse.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where theequipment is to be used and remove alldoormats, sleds, boards, wires, and otherforeign objects.

2, Disengage all clutches before starting theengine (motor).

3. Do not operate the equipment withoutwearing adequate winter outer garments.Wear footwear that will improve footing onslippery surfaces.

4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-mable.

a. Use an approved fuelcontainer.

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b. Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuelto a running engine (motor) or hot en-gine (motor),

c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extremecare. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe upspilled fuel.

e. Never store fuel or snow thrower withfuel in the tank inside of a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flameor spark.

Check fuel supply before each use, al-lowing space for expansion as the heatof the engine (motor) and/or sun cancause fuel to expand.

5. For all units with electric starting motorsuse electrk; starting extension cords certi-fied CSNUL. Usa only with a receptaclethat has been installed in accordance with

local inspection authorities,6. Never attempt to make any adjustments

while the engine (motor) is running (exceptwhen specifically recommended by manu-facturer).

7. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad-just to outdoor temperatures before startingto clear snow.

8. Always wear safety glasses or eye shieldsduring operation or while performing an ad-justment or repair to protect eyes fromforeign objects that may be thrown from thesnow thrower.

OPERATION

1. DO not operate this machine ifyou are tak-ing drugs or other medication which cancause drowsiness or affect your ability tooperate this machine.

2. Do not use this machine if you are mentallyor physically unable to operate this ma-chine safely.

3. Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-tating parts. Keep clear of the dischargeopening at all times.

4. Exercise extreme caution when operatingon or crossing gravel drives, walks orroads. Stay alert for hidden hazards ortraffic.

Afterstrikinga foreign object, stop the en-gine (motor), remove the wire from thespark plug, thoroughly inspect snowthrower for any damage, and repair thedamage before restarting and operatingthe snow thrower.

6. if the unit should start to vibrate abnormal-ly, stop the engine (motor) and check im-mediately for the cause. Vibration isgenerally a warning of trouble.

7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever youleave the operating position, before un-clogging the auger/impeller housing or d[s-charge chute and when making anyrepairs, adjustments, or inspections.

8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,make certain the auger/impeller and allmoving parts have stopped and all controlsare disengaged. Disconnect the spark plugwire and keep the wire away from the sparkplug to prevent accidental starting.

9. Take all possible precautions when leavingthe snow thrower unattended. Disengagethe auger/ impeller and stop the engine(motor).

10. Do not run the engine (motor) indoors, ex-cept when starting the engine (motor) andfor transporting the snow thrower in or outof the building. Open the outside doors; ex-haust fumes are dangerous (containingCARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESSand DEADLY GAS).

11. Do not clear snow across the face ofslopes, Exercise extreme caution whenchanging direction on slopes. Do not at-tempt to clear steep slopes.

12. Never operate the snow thrower withoutproper guards, plates or other safety pro-tective devices in place.

13. Never operate the snow thrower near en-closures, automobiles, window wells,drop_ffs, and the like without proper ad-justment of the snow discharge angle.Keep children and pets away.

14. Do not overload the machine capacity byattempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

15. Never operate the machine at high trans-port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look be-hind and use care when backing up.

16. Never direct discharge at bystanders orallow anyone in front of the unit.

17. Disengage power to the collector/impellerwhen snow thrower is transposed or not inuse.

18. Use only attachments and accessories ap-proved by the manufacturer of the snowthrower.

19. Never operate the snow thrower withoutgood visibility or light. Always be sure ofyour footing and keep a firm hold on thehandles. Walk;never run.

20. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footingand balance at a_ltimes.

21. Do not attempt to use snow thrower on aroof.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check bolts at frequent intervals for propertightness to be sure the equipment is insafe working condition.

2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel inthe tank inside a building where ignitionsources are present such as hot water andspace heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.Allow the engine (motor) to cool beforestoring in any enclosure.

3. Always refer to operator's guide instruc-tions for important details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an extendedperiod.

4. Maintain or replace safety and instructionlabels, as necessary.

5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes afterthrowing snow to prevent freeze-up of theauger/impeller.

,_ WARNING: This snow thrower isfor use on sidewalks, drivewaysand other ground level surfaces.

Caution should be exercised while using onsteep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USESNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVEGROUND LEVEL such as roofs of resi-dences, garages, porches or other suchstructures or buildings.

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IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup-plied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose foreach symbol.

Control And Operating Symbols

Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run

I-I NEngine Off Engine Stop On Choke Off Choke On Neutral

Ignition Off Ignition OnThrottle Primer Button Ignition Key

Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage

Push To EngageElectric Starter

Fuel Oil Fuel Oil Mixture

Discharge DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT

let++

Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Transmission Ignition KeyLift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run,

Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop,

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Safety Warning Symbols

ADANGER

Thrown Objects.Keep Bystanders Away.

IMPORTANTRead Owner's Manual

Before OperatingThis Machine.

WARNINGHot Surface

DANGERThrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

DANGERAvoid injury From

Rotating Auger. KeepHands, Feet And

Clothing Away.

STOP

WARNING

DANGERStop The Engine

Before UncloggmgDischarge Chute!

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Contents of Parts Bag (actual size)1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)

1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown)

1- Container 5W30 Oil

,_k WARNING: Always wearsafety glasses or eye shieldswhile assembling snow

thrower,

TOOLS REQUIRED

1 - Knife to cut carton

Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in theoperating position.

References to the right or left hand sideof the snow thrower are from the view-

point of the operator's position behindthe unit.

Auger Drive Lever

Chute CrankDeflector Assembl

Figure 1

HOW TO REMOVE FROM THECARTON

1. Locate and remove container ofCraftsman 5W30 oil.

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2.

3,

4.

5,

6,

7,

Locateall parts packed separatelyand remove from the carton.

NOTE: Place fuel stabilizer in asafe place until needed for storage.

Remove and discard the packingmaterial from around the snowthrower.

Cut down all four corners of the car-

ton and lay the panels flat.

Loosen the knobs holding the upperhandle to the lower handle (SeeFigure 2). Raise the upper handle tothe operating position. Tighten theknobs.

Roll snow thrower off the carton bypulling on the lower handle.CAUTION: DO NOT back overcables,

Remove the packing material fromhandle assembly.

AUpper Handle

Knob

Figure 2

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CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new snowthrower, to ensure that you receive thebest performance and satisfaction fromthis quality product, please review thefollowing checklist:

All assembly instructions have beencompleted.

The discharge chute rotates freely.

._" No remaining loose parts in carton.

While learning how to use your snowthrower, pay extra attention to the fol-lowing important items:

Engine oil is at proper level.

_' Make sure gas tank is filled properlywith clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.Become familiar with all controls-

their location and function. Operatecontrols before starting engine.

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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWERto familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.

RecoilStarter

Chute Deflector Handle

DischargeChute

Control PrimerButton

Figure 3

Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stopsthe auger.

Crank Assembly - Changesthedireclionof snow throwingthroughthe dischargechute.

Chute Deflector - Changes the distancethe snowis thrown.

Discharge Chute - Changes thedirec'donthe snowisthrown,

Ignition Lever - Must be moved to theon position to start the engine.

RecoilStarter Handle - Starts the en-gine manually.

Choke Control - Used to start a coldengine.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly intothe carburetor manifold for fast starts incold weather.

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The operation of any snow thrower canresult in foreign objects being throwninto the eyes, which can result in se-vere eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or eye shields while operatingthe snow thrower.

We recommend standard safetyglasses or a wide vision safety mask forover your glasses.

A ARNING: Read Owner'sManual before operatingmachine. Never direct dis-

charge toward bystanders stop theengine before unclogging dischargechute or auger housing and beforeleaving the machine.

TO STOP YOURSNOW THROWER

1. To stop throwing snow, release theauger drive lever. See Figure 3.NOTE: If the snow thrower contin-

ues to slowly move forward, see"How To Adjust The Auger ControlCable" in the Service And Adjust-ment Section.

2. To stop the engine, move the igni-tion lever to the off position.

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

1. Turn the chute control red to set thedirection of the snow throwing.

2. Loosen the wing knob on the chutedeflector and move the deflector toset the distance. Move the deflector(Up) for more distance, (Down) forless distance. Then tighten thewing knob (See Figure 4).

Deflector Down Deflector Up

Wing Knob Figure 4

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HOW TO THROW SNOW

1. Engage the auger drive lever.

2. To stop throwing snow, release theauger drive lever.

_1= ARNING: The operation ofany snow thrower can resultin foreign objects being

thrown into the eyes, which can re-sult in severe eye damage. Alwayswear safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating the snow thrower.We recommend standard safetyglasses or use a wide vision safetymask over your glasses.

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HOW TO MOVE FORWARD

1. Hold the auger drive lever againstthe handle (See Figure 5). The au-ger will begin rotating.

2. To go forward, raise the handle toallow the rubber auger blades tocontact the ground. Maintain a firmhold on the handle as the snowthrower starts to move forward.

Guide the snow thrower by movingthe handle either left or right. Donot attempt to push the snow threw-er.

3. Tostop, releasethe augerdrivele-ver.

NOTE: If the auger continues to rotate,see "How To Adjust The Auger ControlCable" in the Service and Adjustmentssection.

Figure 5

FILL OIL:

NOTE: Engine may already containsome residual oil. Check frequentlywhen filling the crankcase. DO NOToverfill.

The snow thrower was shipped with acontainer of 5W30 motor oil. This oilmust be added to the engine before op-erating.

1. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick andfill the crank case to "FULL" line on

dipstick. DO NOT overfill. SeeFigure 6.

2. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securelyeach time you check the oil level.

NOTE: For extreme cold operatingconditions of 0°F and below, use a par-

tial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easierstarting.

NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may beused to make starting easier in areaswhere temperature is consistently 20°F,or lower.

NOTE: Oil level must be between full and

Add mark. Figure 6

FILL GAS:

NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CER-TIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFOR-NIA AND US EPA EMISSIONREGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES:

Are certified to operate on regular un-leaded gasoline. Include the followingemission control system(s): EM, TWC(if so equipped). Include any user ad-justable features-therefore no other ad-justments are needed.

_IL WARNING: Experiences In-dicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol orthose using ethanol or methanol)can attract moisture which leads to

separation and formation of acidsduring storage. Acidic gas can dam-age the fuel system of an enginewhile in storage.

NOTE: To avoid engine problems, thefuel system must be emptied before

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storage for 30 days or longer. Start theengine and let it run until the fuel linesand carburetor are empty. Use the car-buretor bowl drain to empty residualgasoline from the float chamber. Usefresh fuel next season. See the Stor-

age section in this manual for additionalinformation.

Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.

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1, Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh,clean, unleaded regular, unleadedpremium, or reformulated automo-tive gasoline. DO NOT use leadedgasoline. Make sure that the con-tainer you pour the gasoline from isclean and free from rust or other for-eign particles. Never use gasolinethat may be stale from long periodsof storage in the container.

_lb ARNING: Gasoline is flam-mable. Always use cautionwhen handling or storing

gasoline.Do not fill fuel tank while snow

thrower is running, when it is hot, orwhen snow thrower is in an en-closed area.Keep away from open flame or anelectrical spark and do not smokewhile filling the fuel tank.Never fill the tank completely. Fillthe tank to within 114"-112" from the

top to provide space for expansionof fuel.Always fill fuel tank outdoors anduse a funnel or spout to preventspilling.Make sure to wipe up any spilledfuel before stating the engine.Store gasoline in a clean, approvedcontainer and keep the cap in placeon the container.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Before you service or start the en-gine, familiarize yourself with thesnow thrower. Be sure you under-stand the function and location of allcontrols.

2. Be sure that all fasteners are tight.

3. Before starting the engine, makesure all controls operate correctly.

COLD START

1. Move the ignition lever to the onposition.

2. Make sure the auger drive lever isin the disengaged (RELEASED)position.

3. Move the choke control to the fullchoke position.

4. Push the primer button while cov-ering the vent hole as follows: Re-move finger from primer buttonbetween primes.

Do not prime if temperature above50° F (10 ° C).

Push two time if temperature is 50°F (10 =C) to 15°F (-10 ° C).

Push four times if temperature isbelow 15 ° F (-10 ° C).

Push five time if temperature is be-low 0° F (-18 ° C).

5. Pull the starter handle rapidly (SeeFigure 7). Do not allow the handleto snap back, but allow it to rewindslowly while keeping a firm hold onthe starter handle.

Pull starter handle repidly.

HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, move the ignitionlever to the stop position.

HOW TO START THE ENGINE

(RECOIL STARTER)

Make sure that the engine has sufficientoil. The engine is equipped with a recoilstarter. Before starting the engine,make certain that you have read the fol-lowing information.F-001072M

Figure 7

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6. As the engine warms up, movechoke lever to "1/2 choke" position.When engine runs smoothly, movechoke lever to "No Choke" Posi-tion.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up forseveral minutes before blowing snow intemperatures below 0°F.

WARM START

If restarting a warm engine after a shortshutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and donot push the primer button. If the en-gine fails to start, follow the Cold Startinstructions.

FROZEN STARTER

If the starter is frozen and will not turn

engine:1. Pull as much rope out of the starter

as possible.2. Release the starter handle and let it

snap back against the starter.

If the engine still fails to start, repeat thetwo previous steps until the enginestarts. Then continue with the direc-tions for cold start.

To help prevent possible freeze-up ofrecoil starter and engine controls, pro*ceed as follows after each snow remov-

al job.1. With the engine running, pull the

starter rope hard with a continuousfull arm stroke three or four times.

Pulling of starter rope will produce aloud clattering sound. This is notharmful to the engine or starter.

2. With the engine not running, wipe allsnow and moisture from the carbu-retor cover in area of control levers.

Also move throttle control, chokecontrol, and starter handle severaltimes.

_b WARNING: Never run en-gine indoors or in enclosed,poorly ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains CARBONMONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS ANDDEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet,hair and loose clothing away fromany moving parts on engine andsnow thrower.The temperature of muffler andnearby areas may exceed 150 F.Avoid these areas.

DO NOT allow children or youngteenagers to operate or be nearsnow thrower while it is operating.

_L ARNING: Do not attemptto remove any item that maybecome lodged in auger

without taking the following precau-tions:

Release auger drive lever.

Move the ignition lever to thestop position to stop the engine.

Disconnect spark plug wire.

Do not place.your hands In theauger or discharge chute. Use apry bar.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

1. When the handle is raised, the au-ger blades will engage the groundand the snow thrower will move for-

ward. When the auger drive lever isreleased, the auger blades will stop.If the blades do not stop, see "HowTo Adjust The Auger Drive Cable" inthe Service And Adjustment section.

2. Most efficient snow throwing is ac-complished when the snow is re-moved immediately after if falls.

3. For complete snow removal, slightlyoverlap each previous path.

4. Whenever possible, discharge thesnow down wind.

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5.

6,

The distance the snow will be dis-

charged can be adjusted by movingthe discharge chute deflector. Raisethe deflector for more distance orlower the deflector for less distance.

In windy conditions, lower the chutedeflector to direct the dischargedsnow close to the ground where it isless likely to blow into unwantedareas.

7. For safety and to prevent damageto the snow thrower, keep the areato be cleared free of stones, toysand other foreign objects.

8. Do not use the auger propelling fea-ture when clearing gravel or

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crushed rock driveways. Move thehandle down to slightly raise the au-ger.

9. The forward speed of the snowthrower is dependent on the depthand weight of the snow. Experiencewill establish the most effectivemethod of using the snow throwerunder different conditions.

10. After each snow throwing job, allowthe engine to run for a few minutes.The snow and accumulated ice will

melt off the engine.11. Clean the snow thrower after each

use.12. Remove ice, snow and debris from

the entire snow thrower. Flush withwater to remove all salt or otherchemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.

DRY AND AVERAGE SNOW

1. Snow up to eight inches deep canbe removed rapidly and easily bywalking at a moderate rate. Forsnow or drifts of a greater

depth,slow your pace to allow thedischarge chute to dispose of thesnow as rapidly as the auger re-ceives the snow.

2. Plan to have the snow discharged inthe direction the wind is blowing.

WET PACKED SNOW

Move slowly into wet, packed snow. Ifthe wet, packed snow causes the augerto slow down or the discharge chute be-gins to clog, back off and begin a seriesof short back and forth jabs into thesnow. These short back and forth jabs,four to six inches, will "belch" the snowfrom the chute.

SNOW BANKS AND DRIFTS

In snow of greater depth than the unit,use the same "jabbing" technique de-scribed above. Turn the dischargechute away from the snow bank. Moretime will be required to remove snow ofthis type than level snow.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE RECORDS

Fill in dates as you Before Every Every Everycomplete regular Each 5 10 2S Each Before SERVICE

service. Use Often Hours Hours Hours Season Storage DATES

Check Engine Oil Level -_ _

Change Engine Oil _j _/

_ghten All Screws and _JNuts

Check Spark Plug -,j _j

Lubricate Chute Control _/Flange

Drain Fuel _]

Check Fuel

Check Auger DdveCable Adjustment(See Cable Adjustment) _j

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this snow throwerdoes not cover items that have been

subjected to operator abuse or negli-gence. To receive full value from thewarranty, the operator must maintainthe snow thrower as instructed in thismanual.

Some adjustments will need to bemade periodically to properly maintainyour snow thrower.All adjustments in the Service and Ad-justments section of this manualshould be checked at least once eachseason.

AFTER EACH USE

• Check for any loose or damagedparts.

• Tighten anyloose fasteners.• Check and maintain the auger.

• Check controls to make sure theyare functioning properly.

• If any parts are worn or damaged,replace immediately.

• Run the machine to clear the augerof snow.

• To prevent freezing of the auger orcontrols, remove all snow and s)ush

• from the snow thrower.

LUBRICATION CHART

Lubricate chute controlflange. Lubricate flangewith a clinging typegrease such asLubdplate.

Figure 8

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HOW TO REMOVE THE TOP COVER

There are no adjustments under the topcover. If removal is required, follow thesteps below.

1. Remove screws A that attach the

md support clamp the the top cov-er. Pivot crank assembly rod upand lay on unit.

2. Remove locking screw B.

3. Remove attachment screws C fromlower rear edge.

4. Slide the top cover approximately3/8 inch toward the gas tank and liftup.

5. To install the top cover, reverse theabove steps.

Top Cover

A

BC

C

Crank_ssembly

Rod

Figure 9

HOW TO REMOVE THE BELT COVER

1. Remove the screws A and nuts Bfrom the belt cover.

2. Remove attachment screw C fromthe rear of the belt cover.

3. Remove the belt cover from theunit.

4. To install the belt cover, reverse the

above steps.

NOTE: The belt cover has belt guidesmoulded onto the inside of the cover.

When you install the belt cover, engagethe auger drive lever to tighten the beltagainst the pulley. This will provide ade-quate clearance for the belt guides wheninstalling the belt cover.

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Belt Cover

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A Figure10

ENGINELUBRICATIONCheck the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each five(5) hours of continuous use. BeeFigure 11. Add S.A.E. 5W30 motor oilas needed. Tighten oil fill cap/dipsticksecurely each time you check the oillevel.

011Fill Cap/Dipstick

NOTE: Oil level must be between theFULL and ADD mark.

Figure 11

Change the oil every twenty-five (25)hours or at least once a year if thesnow thrower is not used for twenty-five (25) hours.

HOW TO CHANGE THE ENGINE OILTOchange the engine oil, the enginemust be tilted forward and the oildrained from the oil fill tube as follows.1. Lift the rear of the snowthrower and

tilt the unit forward. In the correctposition, the snowthrower will besetting on the front of the augerhousing.

2. Put an oil drain pan under the oilfill tube (See Figure 12).

3. Carefully remove the oil fill cap/dip-stick. Oil will begin to flow into theoil drain pan.

4. After all the oil has drained from the

engine, set the snowthrewer in theoperating position.

5. Fill the engine with S.A.E. 5W30 oil.Make sure the oil reaches the FULL

mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick. DONOT OVERFILL.

NOTE: For extreme cold operatingconditions of 0°F and below, use a par-tial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easierstarting.

SPARK PLUG

Check the spark plug every twenty-five (25) hours. Replace the spark plugif the electrodes are pitted or burned orif the porcelain is cracked.

1,

2*

3,

Make sure the spark plug is clean.Clean the spark plug by carefullyscraping the electrodes (do notsand blast or use a wire brush).

Checkthe spark plug gap withafeeler gauge andreset gapto 0.30"if necessary. See Figure13.

Before installing the spark plug,coat the threads lightly with oil foreasy removal. Tighten the sparkplug to a torque of 15 foot-pounds.

Fill Tube

OII Drain, Pan

FeelerGauge0.030"

Spark Plug

Figure 13Figure 12

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_ ARNING: To prevent acci-dental starting when makingany adjustments or repairs,

always disconnect the spark plugwire and place it where it cannotmake contact with the spark plug,

HOW TO ADJUSTTHE AUGER DRIVE CABLE

The auger drive cable was adjusted atthe factory. If the auger will not engageor disengage correctly. Adjust the augerdrive cable as follows:

1. Loosen the nut that holds the cable

tension spring (See Figure 14).

2. Slide the cable tension spring to-ward the rear of the unit until allcable slack is removed.

NOTE: The auger drive cable isproperly adjusted when the freecable slack is removed and there isno tension on the idler arm,

3. Tighten the nut that holds the cabletension spring.

If belt stretch has occured, move theend the auger drive cable to the out-side hole as follows:

1. Loosen the nut that holds the cabletension spring (See Figure 14).

2, Move the cable tension spring to-ward the front of the unit to achievemaximum cable slack,

3, Remove the upper end of the augerdrive cable from the auger drivelever.

4, Install the auger drive cable in thehole shown in Figure 15.

5. Slide the cable tension spring to-ward the rear of the unit until allcable slack is removed.

NOTE: The auger drive cable isproperly adjusted when the freecable slack is removed and there isno tension on the idler arm.

6. Tightenthe nut that holdsthe cabletension spring.

Figure 14

AugerDriveLever

Handle

Figure 15

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HOW TO ADJUSTTHEAUGERBRAKE

The auger brake is adjusted at the facotory to assure safe operation of thesnowthrower. If the auger brake needsan adjustment, follow the steps below:

1. To access the auger brake, tilt thefront of the unit up.

2. Make sure the auger drive belt isproperly installed. See "How To Re-move The Auger Drive Belt".

AdjusterNut

3. Make sure the auger drive lever isin the disengaged (released) posi-tion.

Figure 16

4. Turn the adjuster nut (SeeFigure 16) in or out until the brakearm is in contact with the augerdrive belt (See Figure 17).

5. Hold the auger drive lever in the en-gaged position and push the brakearm down to remove all slack.

AugerDrive Bel

6. In correct adjustment, there will be1/4 inch clearance between the

brake arm and the auger drivebelt when the auger drive lever isengaged (See Figure 17).

1/4 inch

Brake Arm

Figure 17

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HOW TO REMOVE

THE AUGER DRIVE BELT

The auger drive belt is made of specialconstruction and must be replaced withan original equipment belt availablefrom the nearest Sears Store.

If the auger drive belt is damaged, thesnowthrower will not discharge snowand will not move forward. Replace thedamaged belt as follows:1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.2, Remove the belt cover. See "How

To Remove The Belt Cover".

3. Note the path of the auger drivebelt. For assistance, a diagram de-cal is provided.

4. Remove the belt guide screw andthe belt guide See Figure 18). Toremove the belt guide, rotate thebelt guide down.

5. Remove the idler screw and idler

pulley from the idler arm (SeeFigure 19).

6. Remove the auger drive belt fromthe engine pulley and pull throughside of motor box (See Figure 20).

7. To remove the auger drive beltfrom the impeller pulley, move theidler arm to the engaged position.This will provide clearance betweenthe impeller pulley and the brakearm to remove the auger drive belt(See Figure 21).

8. To install a new auger drive belt, re*verse the above steps.

9. Check the adjustment of the augerdrive cable. See "How To AdjustThe Auger Drive Cable".

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Idler

Auger Drive Belt

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Brake Arm

Figure 21

HOW TO REMOVE THE AUGER

1. Remove the belt cover. See "HowTo Remove The Belt Cover" in themaintenance section.

2. Remove the auger drive belt. See"How To Remove The Auger DriveBelt" in the Service And Adjustmentsection.

3. Remove the auger pulley from theauger shaft (threads are left hand;turn clockwise to remove).

4. To keep the auger from rotating, seta 2"x4" piece of wood on the cen-ter paddle to secure auger.

5. Remove bolts A, washer F, and nutsB from front of right cover (SeeFigure 23).

6. Remove screw C from back of rightcover.

7. Remove bolts D and nuts E.

AF

Right Cover C

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8. Slide the auger out of the right sideof the auger housing (SeeFigure 22).

9. Slide the auger out of the bearingon the left side of the auger hous-ing.

10. To install the auger, reverse theabove steps.

Washer

Auger Figure 22

A

BB

B AugerHousing

Auger

Auger PulleyFigure 23

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TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR

The carburetor is not adjustable. En-gine performance should not be af-fected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. Foroperation at higher elevations, contactyour nearest Sears Store.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with theengine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Over-speedingthe engine above the factory highspeed setting can be dangerous. If youthink the engine_:joverned high speedneeds adjusting, contact your nearestCraftsman Store, which has the properequipment and experience to make anynecessary adjustments.

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THESPARK PLUG

NOTE: This spark ignition systemmeets all requirements of the CanadianInterference_3ausing Equipment Regu-lations.

NOTE: This engine complies with allcurrent Australian and New Zealand

limitations regarding electromagneticinterference.

If you have difficulty starting the snowthrower, adjust or replace the sparkplug. Replace the spark plug if the elec-trodes are pitted or burned or if the por-celain is cracked. Follow theinstructions below.

TO adjust:

1. Clean spark plug by carefully

scraping the electrodes (Do notsand blast or use s wire brush).

2. Be sure spark plug is clean andfree of foreign material. Check elec-trodes gap with a wire feeler gaugeand reset gap to 0.030" if neces-sary. See Figure 24.

To Replace:

1. If you need a new spark plug, useonly the proper replacement sparkplug.

2. Set the gap to 0.030 inches.

3. Before installing the spark plug,lightly coat the spark plug threadswith oil or grease to insure easy re-moval.

4. Firmly tighten the spark plug in theengine.

5. If a torque wrench is available,torque the plug to 15 foot pounds.

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Feeler Gauge0.030" --

Spark Plug

Figure 2422

_IL ARNING: Never store yoursnow thrower indoors or inan enclosed, poorly venti-

lated area. If gasoline remains in thetank, fumes may reach an openflame, spark or pilot light from a fur-nace, water heater, clothes dryer,

cigarette, etc.NOTE: To prevent engine damage (ifsnow thrower is not used for more than30 days) follow the steps below.

SNOW THROWER

1. Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.

2. Lubricate all lubrication points. Seethe Maintenance section.

3. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and

screws are securely fastened. In-spect all visible moving parts fordamage, breakage and wear. Re-place if necessary.

4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paintsurfaces; sand lightly before paint-ing.

5. Cover the bare metal parts of theblower housing auger and the im-peller with rust preventative, suchas a spray lubricant.

NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up bya Sears service center is a good way ofensuring that your snow thrower willprovide maximum performance for thenext season.

ENGINE

_IL ARNING: Drain the gaso-line outdoors, away fromfire or flame.

Gasoline must be removed or treated to

prevent gum deposits from forming inthe fuel tank, filter, hose, and carburetorduring storage. Also, during storage al-cohol blended gasoline that uses etha-nol or methanol (sometimes calledgasohol) attracts water. It acts on thegasoline to form acids which damagethe engine.

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2.

3.

4,

5.

To remove gasoline, run the engineuntil the fuel tank is empty and the

engine stops.

If you do not remove the gasoline,use fuel stabilizer supplied with unitor purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi-lizer No. 3550. Add fuel stabilizer to

any gasoline left in the tank to mini-mize gum deposits and acids. It thefuel tank is almost empty, mix stabi-lizer with fresh gasoline in a sepa-rate container and add some to thefuel tank.

Always follow the instruction on thestabilizer container. After the stabi-lizer is added to the fuel tank, runthe engine at least ten minutes toallow the mixture to reach the car-buretor.

Change the engine oil.

Lubricate the piston/cylinder area.First, remove the spark plug andsquid a few drops of clean engineoil into the spark plug hole. Next,cover the spark plug hole with a ragto absorb oil spray. Then, pull two orthree times on the recoil starter ropeto rotate the engine. Finally, installthe spark plug and attach the sparkplug wire.

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OTHER

1. If possible, store your snow throwerindoors and cover it to give protec-tion from dust and dirt.

2, If the machine must be stored out-doors, block up the snow thrower tobe sure the entire machine is off the

ground.

3. Cover the snow thrower with a suit-

able protective cover that does notretain moisture. Do not use plastic.

IMPORTANT: Never cover snowthrower while engine and exhaust areasare still warm.

TROUBLE

Difficult starting

CAUSE

Defectivesparkplug.

Water ordirt in fuelsystem.

CORRECTION

Replace spark plug.

Use carburetor bowl drain toflush and refill with fresh fuel.

Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line, empty gas Clean fuel line; check fueltank, or stale gasoline, supply; add fresh gasoline

Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to run or off,osition.

Engine runs erratic; Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain toLoss of power flush and refill with fresh fuel.

Excessive vibration Damaged auger assembly

Unit fails to propel itself Drive belt loose or damaged.

Incorrect adjustment of augerdrive cable

Unit fails to dischargesnow

Repair or replace the augerassembly,

Replace drive belt.

Adjust auger drive cable.

Auger drive belt loose or Adjust auger drive belt;damaged, replace if damaged.

Auger control cable not Adjust auger control cable.adjusted correctly.

Discharge chute clogged. Stop engine immediately anddisconnect spark plug wire.Clean discharge chute endinside of auger housing.

Foreign object lodged inauger

Stop engine immediately anddisconnect spark plug wire.Remove object from auger.

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NOTES

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