11.0 Horsepower30 Inch Dual Stage120V, Electric Start

SNOW THROWER

MODEL NO.536.881130

Caution:

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

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.IF-001060J 08/25/99

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WARRANTY STATEMENT ......SAFETY RULES ...............INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ....ASSEMBLY ...................OPERATION ..................MAINTENANCE ...............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ...

2 STORAGE .................... 282 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART .. 294 REPAIR PARTS ................ 306 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ........ 46

11 SPANISH (ESPAI;IOL) .......... 5517 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..20 BACK COVER

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER

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

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 dudng normal use, such as spark plugs, drive belts and shearpins.

Repair necessaP/because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshaftsand the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained intheowner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOWTHROWERTO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT INTHE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT ISIN USE IN 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., D617WA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179

,_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.IT MEANS-- ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERTI!! 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 function

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of theoperatorpresencecontrolunderany cir-cumstances.

TRAINING

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

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

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

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fallingespecially 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 analippery surfaces.

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

a, Use an approved fuel container.

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.

Never store fuel or snow thrower with

fuel in the tank inside of a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flameor spark,

5.

6.

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

For all units with electric starting motorsuse electric starting extension cords certi-fied CSfVUL. Use only with a recepteclethat has been installed in accordance withlocal inspection authorities.

Adjust the snow thrower height to cleargravel or crushed rock surface,

7. Never attempt to make any adjustmentswhile the engine (motor) is running (exceptwhen specifically recommended by manu-facturer).

8. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad-just to outdoortemperatures before startingto clear snow.

9. 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 if you are tak-ing drugs or other medication which cancause drowsiness or affect your ability tooperate this machine.

2. Do nat use this mechine ifyou are mentallyor physically unable to operate this ma-chine sefaly.

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.

5. After striking a 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) end check im-mediately for the cause. Vibration isgenerally e warning of trouble.

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

8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,make certain the augar/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/ impener, stop engine (motor),and remove key.

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 net at-tempt to clear steep slopes,

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

t3. Never operate the snow thrower near en-closures, automobiles, window wells,droppers, 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, Diseegage power to the colleetor/impellerwhen snow thrower is transported or not inuse.

18. Use only attachments and accessorias ap-proved by the manufacturer of the snowthrower (such as tire chains, electric startkits, ect).

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 all times.

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

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Cheek shear bolts and other bolts at fre-quent intervals for proper tightness to besure the equipment is in safe workingcondition,

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 far important details if the snowthrower is to be stored for an extendedpeded.

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

5. Run the snow thrower e few minutes afterthrowing snow to prevent freeze-op of theanger/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.

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

NoEngine Off Engine Stop

Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run

I H NOn Choke Off Choke On Neutral

Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key

®@Ignition Off Ignition On

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DriveClutch Forward ReverseAugerClutchAugerCollector Engage

PushToEngage Fuel O]1 FuelOIIMixtureElectricStarter

fDischarge DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT

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

Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop.

Safety Warning Symbols

DANGER DANGER WARNINGThrown Objects. Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away. Keep Bystanders Away.

IMPORTANTRead Owner's Manual

Before OperatingThis Machine.

DANGERAvoid Injury From

Rotating Auger. KeepHands, Feet And

Clothing Away.

DANGERStop The Engine

Before UncloggingDischarge Chutel

WARNINGHot Surface

STOP

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Contents of Parts Bag (actual size)

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown)1 - Warranty Card (not shown)

2 - Parts bags (not shown)

*Non-Assembly Parts, found in toolbox located on belt cover

1- Screw, 3/8-16 x 2 in1-Split Lockwasher

©1-Flatwasher3/8 In.

1- Nut, 3/8 In.

2 - Shift Lever Knobs 2 - 3/8(not actual size) Hex Jam Nuts

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Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)

2- Ignition Keys(Attached to engine in plastic bag)

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_lh ARNING: Always wearsafety glasses or eye shieldswhile assembling snow

thrower.

TOOLS REQUIRED FORASSEMBLY

1 - Knife to cut carton

t - 1/2 inch wrenches(or adjustable wrenches)

1 - 9/16 inch wrenches(or adjustable wrenches)

1 - 3/4 inch wrenches(or adjustable wrenches)

1 - Pliers (to spread cotter pin)1 - Screwdriver

t - Measuring tape or ruler

Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in theshipping position.

Figure 1

Figure 2 shows the snow thrower com-pletely assembled,

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

point of the operator's position behindthe unit.

Auger

ShifterLever

TractionLeverCable

Chute

ChuteDeflector

Figure 2

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWERFROM CARTON

t. Locate all parts packed separatelyand remove from the carton.

NOTE: Place fuel stabilizer in a safeplace until needed for storage.

2. Remove top pallet from carton.

3. Cut and discard the plastic ties se-curing the chute rod to the upperpallet and place aside. Discard pal-let.

4, Cut down all four corners of the car-

ton and lay the panels flat.

5. Cutthe bands holding the snowthrower to the lower pallet.

6. Remove snow thrower from lowerpallet.

7. Remove the packing material fromthe handle assembly and all protec-tive material from unit and discard,

8. Cut ties securing the clutch controlcables to the lower handle.

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TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLEANDCRANK ASSEMBLY

t. Loosen, but do not remove, thescrews, flatwashers, Iockwashers,and hex nuts in the upper holes ofthe lower handle. See Figure 3.

Right Hand SideOf L

3/8" HexLoosen, Nutbut do not*,,remove

3/8" Flat-

Hex Nut,

3/8 x 2"Screw

3/8"

Figure 3

NOTE: Make sure the cables are not

caught between the upper and lowerhandle.

2. Raise the upper handle into operat-ing position. Upper handle shouldbe to the outside of the lower han-die.

NOTE: Ifthe cables have become dis-connected form the clutch levers, rein-stall the cables as shown in Figure 4.

Clutch L_

Cont;cZ"IFitly, J

Cable _(_/

Figure 4

3. Install hardware supplied in theparts bag (screw, flatwasher, Iock-

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washer, and hex nut) into bottomhole on right hand side of handles.DO NOT tighten until all bolts are inplace.

4. Locate crank assembly removedearlier and remove the nylon lock-nut and flatwasher from the eyebolt assembly. See Figure 5.

Left Hand Side Of

Upper Handle

3/8" Nylon, Locknut

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3/8"

3/8" Flatwasher

Figure 5

5. Reinstall flatwasher and adaptor.Install eye bolt through lower holeon the left hand side of the handle.

6. Install the 3/8" flatwasher and the3/8" nylon Iocknut loosely on theeye bolt.

7. Carefully remove cotter pin, clevispin and universal joint pin fromyoke end of crank rod assembly.See Figure 6.

8. Place universal joint into end ofworm gear lining up Large holes. In-sert universal joint pin (ensureopening in pin Is In line withsmall openings In universaljoint).

9. Place yoke end of crank rodaround universal Joint, lining upopenings. Insert clevis pin throughassembly and secure with cotterpin. Spread ends of cotter pin tolock in place.

10. Tighten nut on eye bolt. Make sureeye bolt is properly aligned and thecrank can freely rotate.

11. Tighten all handle bolts.

CotterPin

Clevis Pin

Crank Rod

Figure 6

Chutein Operating __

Position

Figure 8

ASSEMBLE SNOW CHUTE

1. Remove back carriage bolt. SeeFigure 7.

2. Tilt chute back into operating posi-tion. See Figure 8.

3. Replace carriage bolt from inside ofchute.

4. Replace fiat washer and nylon lock-nut on outside of flange.

5. Tighten carriage bolt securely.

NOTE: Check all carriage bolts inflange for tightness. DO NOT over-tighten.

Shipping Position\

Remow

Carriage

Figure 7

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NOTE: If the cables have become dis-connected, reinstall springs as shown inFigure 9.

AugerDrive ITractionDrive Spring(Short ,_Spring(Long) _

I ' ' -- Figure9

CONNECT REMOTE CHUTE

1. Push remote chute control lever into"Chute Deflector Up" position.

2. Feed "Z" fitting through hole in re-mote chute bracket. See.

3. Snap remote chute control cableinto remote chute bracket. See.

4. Connect "Z" fitting into remote chutecontrol bracket. See.

5. Push remote chute control lever into"Chute Deflector Down" position.

6. Cut tie strap on chute deflector. SeeFigure.

SPEED SELECT LEVER

1. Cut plastic tie securing speed selectlever assembly to the shifter brack-et. See Figure 10.

2. Remove Iocknut, washer, spring,and the bolt. See Figure 12.

3. Positionspeedselectorlever as-sembly as shown in Figure 11.

4. Reinstall bolt, spring, washer andIocknut See Figure 12.

5. Tighten Iocknut until 1/8 to 3/16 inchof the bolt threads protrude pas theIocknut.

6. Thread the 3/8-16" hex jam nutonto the lever until the nut reachesthe end of the thread. See

Figure 12.7. Thread the plastic knob as far as

possible and ensure that the knobpoints forward.

8. Tighten the 3/8-16" hexjam nutagainst the knob securely.

9. Move shifter through all speeds toensure proper tension of the spring.If shifter lever sticks in any of thenotches, loosen Iocknut 1/2 turn at atime until shifter lever moves more

freely.

10. If adjustment of speed of snowblower is needed, refer to "FrictionWheel Adjustment" in the ADJUST-MENT/REPAIR section.

ShifterBracket

PlasticTie

ControlPanel

Figure 10

Figure 11

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3/jSa-16Hex

m Nut

3. "Rghten the 3/8-16" hex jam nutagainst the knob securely.

Remote ChuteControl Knob

ControlPanel

WasherLocknut

• ExposedThread

Figure 12

REMOTE CHUTE CONTROLKNOB

1. Thread the 3/8-16" hex jam nutonto the lever until the nut reachesthe end of the thread. See

Figure 13.

2, Thread the plastic knob as far aspossible and ensure that the knobpoints forward.

HOW TO SET THE SKID HEIGHT

Your snow thrower is equipped withheight adjust skids on the outside of theauger housing. To adjust the skidheight for different conditions, see ToAdjust Skid Height paragraph in theService And Adjustment section.

_" CHECKLIST

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

P" All assembly instructions have been

Figure 13

HEADLIGHT

The headlight on your snow thrower ispositioned down for packaging pur-poses. Rotate upward for operatingposition.

completed.

P" 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.

P" Become familiar with all controls-

their location and function. Operatecontrols before starting engine.

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

Auger. LeverElectric Drive Lever (left hand)Start (right hand) , RemoteButton

Primer Chute Control

Switch ;rankBox Assembly

Chute Deflector

Discharge

Chok_Control Recoil

Throttle StarterControl Handle

Figure 14

Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stopsthe auger and impeller (snow gatheringand throwing)Traction Drive Lever - Propels thesnow thrower forward and in reverse.

Speed Shifter Lever - Selects thespeed of the snow thrower (6 speeds for-ward and 2 speeds reverse).Crank Assembly - Changesthe directionof snow throwingthroughthe discharge chute.

Chute Deflector - Changes the distancethe snow is thrown.

Discharge Chute - Changes the heightanddirectionthe snow is thrown.

Height Adjust Skid - Adjusts the groundclearance of the auger housing.

Ignition Key - Must be inserted to startthe engine.Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the en-gine manually.

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Choke Control - Used to start a coldengine.

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

Remote Chute Control Lever - Pushforward to discharge snow high and far.Pull remote lever back to discharge snowdown.

Throttle Control - Controls the enginespeed.

Electric Start Button - (If so equipped)Usedto startthe engineusingthe 120V Edec-tnc starter.

Shear Pin -Shear pins are designed tobreak (to protect the machine) if an ob-iect becomes lodged in the auger hous-Ing.

Toolbox -spare shear pins and spacersare located in toolbox,

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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.

i_ WARNING: 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 14.

2. To stop the wheels, release thetraction drive lever,

3. To stop the engine, push thethrottle control lever to off and pullout the ignition key.

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

1, Turn the chute control rod 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 15).

Figure 15

HOW TO MOVE FORWARD ANDBACKWARD

1. To shift, release the traction drivelever (left hand) and move thespeed shifter lever to the speed youdesire. Ground speed is deter-mined by snow conditions. Select

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the speed you desire by moving thespeed shifter lever left into the ap-propriate notches on the shift leverplate:

Speeds 1,2 - Wet, Heavy

Speed 3 - Light

Speed 4 - Very Light

Speed 5,6 - Transport only

2. Engage the traction drive lever (lefthand). As the snow thrower startsto move, maintain a firm hold on thehandles, and guide the snow throw-er along the clearing path. Do notattempt to push the snow thrower.

3. To move the snow thrower back-

ward, move the speed shifter leverright into first or second reverse andengage the traction drive lever (lefthand).

IMPORTANT: Do not move the speedshifter lever while the traction leveris down.

TO THROW SNOW

1. Push down the auger driver lever(right hand).

2. Release to stop throwing snow.

TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN1, The left hand wheel is secured to

the axle with a klick pin. This unitwas shipped with this klick pin in thelocked position (through wheelhole). See Figure 16,

Klick Pin

Locked

"__osition2-Wheel Drive

Figure 16

2. For ease of maneuverability in lightsnow conditions, disconnect thekllek pin from the wheel lockedposition and push into the singlewheel drive position (unlocked axlehole only). See Figure 17.

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ickPin

Unlocked

sitionSingle Wheel Drive Figure 17

NOTE: Make sure that the klick pin isin the single wheel drive position of theaxle only and not through the lockedposition.

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. Check the tension of clutch cable

before starting the engine. See ToAdjust The Control Cable para-graph in the Service & Adjust-ments section of this manual.

3. Be sure that all fasteners are tight.

4. Make sure the height adjust skidsare properly adjusted. See To Ad-just Skid Height paragraph in theService & Adjustments section ofthis manual.

5. Checktire pressure (14-17pounds). Do not exceed maximumamount of pressure.

CHECK THE OIL"

NOTE: The engine was shipped fromthe factory filled with oil. Check the lev-el of the oil. Add oil as needed.

1. Make sure the unit is level.

NOTE: Do not check the level of the

oil while the engine runs.

2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.Check the oil.

3. if necessary, add oil until the oilreaches the FULL mark on the oil fillcap/dipstick (see Figure 18). Do notadd too much oil.

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OII Fill C_t_p/Dipstick

;.._:_/ NOTE: Oil level

_'),y mustbe betweenfull and Add mark

Figure18

4. 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.

FILL GAS:

NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARECERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CAL-IFORNIA 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.

i_ WARNING: Experiences In-dicates that alcohol blendedfuels (called gasohol or

those using ethanol or methanol)can attract moisture which leads toseparation 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 beforestorage 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.

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

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.

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

gasoline.Do not fill fuel tank while snowthrower 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 1/4"-1/2" from thetop 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.

TO STOP ENGINE

To stop engine, move the throttle con-trol lever to "STOP" position and re-move key. Keep the key in a safeplace. The engine will not start withoutthe key.

TO START ENGINE

(electric starter, if equipped)

Be sure that the engine has sufficient "oil. The snow thrower engine isequipped with a 120 volt A.C. electricstarter and recoil starter. Before start-F-001060J

inn the engine, be certain that you haveread the following information.

,_ WARNING: The starter Isequipped with a three-wlra

power cord and plug and Isdesigned to operate on 120 volt AChousehold current.It must be proper-ly grounded at all times to avoid thepossibility of electrical shock whichmay be Injurious to operator. Followall Instructions carefully as set forthIn the "To Start Engine" section. De-termine that your house wiring Is athree-wire grounded system. Ask alicensed electrician If you are notsure. If your house wire system Isnot a three-wire system, do not usethis electric starter under any condi-tions. If your system is groundedand a thrae-hole receptacle is notavailable at the point your starter willnormally be used, one should beinstalled by a licensed electrician.when connecting 120 volt AC "PowerCord", always connect the cord tothe Switch Box" on the engine first,then plug the other end into thethree-hole grounded receptacle.When disconnecting "Power cord",always unplug the end In the three-hole grounded receptacle first.COLD START

1. Be sure auger drive and tractiondrive levers are in the disengaged(RELEASED) position.

2. Move throttle controt to"FAST" posi-tion,

3. Remove the keys form the plasticbag. Insert one key into ignitionslot. Make sure it snaps into place.Do not turn key. Keep the secondkey in a safe place.

4. Rotate choke knob clockwise to thechoke ON position.

5. Connect the power cord to theswitch box on the engine.

6. Plug other end of power cord into athree-hole, grounded t 20 VOLT, ACreceptacle. (See WARNING in thissection).

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7. 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).

8. Push down on the starter buttonuntil the engine starts. Do not crankfor more than 10 seconds at a time.This electric starter is thermally pro-tected. If overheated itwill stop au-tomatically and can be restartedonly when it has cooled to a safetemperature (a wait of about 5 to 10minutes is required).

9. When the engine starts, release thestarter button and move choke le-ver to "1/2 choke" position. Whenengine runs smoothly, move chokelever to "No Choke" Position.

10. Disconnect power cord from recep-tacle, first, and then from switchbox.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up forseveral minutes before blowing snow in

temperatures below 0°F.

11, Run engine at full throttle "FAST'when throwing snow.

WARM START

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

TO START ENGINE

(recoil starter)

Be sure that the engine has sufficientoil. The snow thrower engine isequipped with a recoil starter. Beforestarting the engine, be certain that youhave read the following information.F-0010SOJ

COLD START

1, Be sure auger drive and tractiondrive levers are in the disengaged(RELEASED) position,

2. Move throttle control to"FAST' posi-tion.

3. Remove the keys form the plasticbag. Insert one key Into ignitionslot. Make sure it snaps into place.Do not turn key. Keep the secondkey in a safe place.

4. Rotate choke knob clockwise to thechoke ON position.

5. 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° (3).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).

6. Pull the starter handle rapidly. Donot allow the handle to snap back,but allow it to rewind slowly whilekeeping a firm hold on the starterhandle.

7. 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 OoF.

8. Run engine at full throttle "FAST'when throwing snow.

WARM START

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

FROZEN STARTERIf the starter is frozen and will not turn

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

as possible.16

2. Release the starter handle and let itsnap 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.

,_ 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.

_b ARNING: Do not attemptto remove any Item that maybecome lodged in auger

without taking the following precau-tions:

Release auger drive lever.

Move throttle lever to stop posi-tion.

Remove (do not turn) Ignitionkey.

Disconnect spark plug wire.Do not place your hands in theauger or discharge chute. Use spry bar.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

1. For maximum snow thrower efficien-

cy in removing snow, adjust groundspeed, NEVER the throttle. Goslower in deep, freezing or wetsnow. Ifthe wheels slips, reduceforward speed. The engine is de-signed to deliver maximum perfor-mance at full throttle and should berun at this power setting at all times.

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 path previously taken.

4. The snow should be dischargeddown wind whenever possible.

5. For normal usage, set the skids sothat the scraper bar is 1/8" abovethe skids. For extremely hard-packed snow surfaces, adjust theskids upward so that the scraperbar touches the ground.

6. On gravel or crushed rock surfaces,set the skids at 1-1/4" below thescraper bar. See To Adjust SkidHeight paragraph in the Service &Adjustments section of this manu-al. Rocks and gravel must not bepicked up and thrown by the ma-chine.

7. After the snow throwing job hasbeen completed, allow the engine toidle for a few minutes, which willmelt snow and accumulated ice offthe engine.

8. Clean the snow thrower thoroughlyafter each use.

9. Remove ice and snow accumulationand all debris from the entire snowthrower, and flush with water (if pos-sible) to remove all salt or otherchemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE RECORDS

Fill in dates as you Before Every Every Everycomplete regular Each 5 10 25 Each Belore

service. Use Often Hours Hours Hours Season Storage

Check Engine Oil Level _/ _/ _/

Change Engine Oil _/ _/

Tighten All Screws and _ _/Nuts

Check Spark Plug _/ _/

Lubricate All PivotPoints _/ 3'/

Lubricate Oisc Drive

Plate Zerk _/See Maintenance)

Check Fuel _/

Drain Fuel

Check CableAd ustment(See Cable Ad ustment) _/

Adjust Drive Belt _/ V

SERVICEDATES

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 any loose fasteners.

Check and maintain the auger.

Check controls to make sure theyare functioning properly.

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If any parts are worn or damaged,replace immediately.

LUBRICATION CHART

LubricateDisc DrivePlate ZerkWith a HiTemMolyGrease.

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Figure 19

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER 11.0 HP

DISPLACEMENT 21.82 cu, in.

GASOLINE 4 quadsCAPACITY (unleaded)

OIL CAPACITY 5W30(20 oz capacity)

;PARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM(Gap .030 in.) orequivalent

VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .010 In,Exhaust: .010 In.

SNOW THROWER

AS REQUIRED

The following adjustment should bepreformed more than once each sea-son.

I. Auger drivebeltshouldbe adjustedafterthefirst2 to4 hoursofuse,

againabout mid-season and twiceeach season thereafter(See toAd-

justBelts paragraph in the Ser-vice and Adjustment section).

LUBRICATION-EVERY 25 HOURS

Lubricate Disc Drive Plate everytwenty-five (25) hours and at the end ofthe season and/or before storage.

To Lubricate

1. Position speed selector lever in firstgear,

2, Stand the snow thrower up on theauger housing end.

3. Remove the bottom panel,

4. Turn disc drive plate clockwise byhand until grease zerk is clearlyvisible at front center. See

Figure 20.5, Place a coin or (a shim of equal

thickness) between the rubber fric-tion wheel and disc drive plate to

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prevent rubber friction wheel con-tacting the drive disc plate.

6. To grease zerk, use a hand greasegun, lubricate with a Hi Temp EPMoly grease. Fill zerk only untilgrease becomes visible below bear-ing assembly located under greasezerk. DO NOT over fill.

CAUTION: DO NOT allow grease tocome in contract with the disc driveplate or friction wheel or damage willresult.

IMPORTANT: Remove coin and en-sure that a gap exists between frictionwheel and disc drive plate.NOTE: Clean all excess grease foundon friction disc hub.

Hex Shaft and SprocketsSprockets(Require NoLubrication

Friction

DiscDrivePlate

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FrictionWheel Point at which

y.,,_oin or Shim grease shouldbe visible

Gap BetweenFriction Wheeland Disc Drive

/ Plate

Grease Zerk Figure 20

LUBRICATION-NOT REQUIRED

1, Hex Shaft and Sprockets - Hexshaft and sprockets require no lu-brication, All bearings and bushingsare lifetime lubricated and requireno maintenance. See Figure 20.

NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of theabove components can cause contami-nation of the friction wheel. If the disc

driveplateorfrictionwheelcomeincontactwithgreaseoroil damagetothe friction wheel will result.

Should grease or oil come in contactwith the disc drive plate or frictionwheel, be sure to clean the plate andwheel thorough[y,NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and

sprockets should be wiped with 5W30motor oil to prevent rusting.

2. Auger Gear Box - The auger gearbox is lubricated at the factory andshould not require additional lubrica-tion. Iffor some reason the lubri-

cant should leak out, have augergear case checked by a competentrepairman.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Check the crankcase oil level beforestarting the engine and after each five(5) hours of continuous use. SeeFigure 21. Add S.A.E. 5W30 motor oilas needed. Tighten fill cap/dipstick se-curely each time you check the oil lev-el.

Oil Fill Cap/Di_,

. =" o

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

Figure 21

five (25) hours.

TO

1.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Position the snow thrower so thatthe oil drain plug is at the lowestpoint on the engine.

2. Remove the oil drain plug and theoil fill cap/dipstick. Drain the oilinto a suitable container.

NOTE: The oil will drain more freelywhen the engine is warm.

3. After draining all the oil, reinstall theoil drain plug securely.

4. Fill the engine crankcase withS.A.E. 5W30 motor oil, pouringslowly. DO NOT OVERFILL.

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

2. Check the spark plug gap with afeeler gauge and reset gap to 0.30"if necessary. See Figure 22.

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

Feeler Gauge0.030"

Spark Plug

Figure 22

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,_hl= WARNING: Always discon-nect the spark plug wire andplace it where It cannot

make contact with spark plug to pre-vent accidental starting when mak-ing any adjustments or repairs.

TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT

This snow thrower is equipped with twoheight adjustment skids, located onthe outside of the auger housing. SeeFigure 23.These skids elevate the front of thesnow thrower.

Nuts

O

Auger Height Adjust Skid

Figure 23

For normal hard surfaces, such as a

paved driveway or walk, adjust theskids as follows.

1. Position the snow thrower on a levelsurface.

2. Make sure both tires are equally in-flated. Proper tire pressure is 14 to17 PSI. See side of tire for maxi-mum inflation. Do not exceed side-

wall maximum pressure on tire.

3. Place the extra shear bolts supplied(found in parts bag) under eachend of the scraper bar next to theadjustable skids.

4. Loosen the mounting nuts that holdthe adjustable skids. To bring thefront of the snow thrower down,

raise the adjustable skids. Tightenthe mounting nuts. See Figure 23.

NOTE: For rocky or uneven surfaces,raise the front of the snow thrower bymoving the skids down.

_1 WARNING: Be certain tomaintain proper groundclearance for your particular

area to be cleared. Objects such asgravel, rocks or other debris, Ifstruck by the Impeller, may bethrown with sufficient force to cause

personal injury, property damage ordamage to the snow thrower.

TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR

After considerable use, the metal scrap-er bar will have a definite wear pattern.The scraper bar in conjunction with theskids should always be adjusted to al-low 1/8" between the scraper bar andthe sidewalk or area to be cleaned,

1. Position the snowthrower on a levelsurface.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Make sure both tires are equally in-flated. Proper tire pressure is 14to17 PSI. See side of tire for maxi-mum inflation. Do not exceed side-wall maximum pressure on tire.

Loosen the carriage bolts and nutssecuring the scraper bar to the au-ger housing,

Adjust the scraper bar to the properposition.

Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts,making sure that the scraper bar isparallel with the working surface.

For extended operation, the scraperbar may be reversed. If the scraperbar must be replaced due to wear,remove the carriage bolts and nutsand install a new scraper bar.

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HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUSTTHECABLES

The cables are adjusted at the factoryand no adjustment should be neces-sary. If the cables have becomestretched or are sagging adjustment wiltbe necessary.

To check for correct adjustment,discon-nect the Z-fitting at the drive lever,move the drive lever to the full forward

position, just contacting the plasticbumper. The control cables are cor-rectly adjusted when the center of the"Z" fitting is between the center andtop of the hole in the drive lever andthere in no droop in the cable. SeeFigure 24.

Drive Lever

_t_sticBumper Figure 2,$

1. Remove gas from gas tank. Standsnow thrower on end.

2. Disconnect the "Z" fitting fromdrive lever.

3. Pull spring cover up to exposespring, Push the cable through thespring to expose the threaded por-tion of the cable. See Figure 25.

4. Hold the square end of thethreaded portion with pliers and ad-just the Iocknut in or out until theexcess slack is removed.

Spring _

Square End,_

Locknut

Figure255. Pull the cable back through the

spring and connect the cable. Dothe same for the other drive levercable, if needed.

NOTE: Whenever the traction drive orauger belts are adjusted or replaced,the cables will need to be adjusted.

TO ADJUST BELTS

Belts stretch during normal use, If youneed to adjust the belts due to wear orstretch, proceed as follows:

How To Adjust The Auger Drive BeltIf your snow thrower will not dischargesnow, check the control cable adjust-ment. If it is correct, then check thecondition of the auger drive belt. It maybe loose or damaged. If it is damaged,replace it. See To Replace Belts para-graph in this section. If the auger drivebelt is loose, adjust as follows:

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.2. Remove the belt cover. See

Figure 26.

Belt Cover/

Flatwasher

Self Tapping Screw Figure 26

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Fraction Drive Belt Auger DriveBelt

iuide

DriveIdler Pulley Pulley

Loosenthis nut

Figure 27

3. Loosen the nut on the Idler pulleyand move the pulley toward the beltabout 1/8", See Figure 27.

4, "lighten the nut.

5. Press the auger drive lever. Checkthe tension on the belt (opposite au-ger idler pulley). The belt shoulddeflect about 1/2" with moderatepressure (See Figure 28).

Pulley

Au er IdlerPulley InchDeflection

Figure 28

NOTE: If the adjustment is not correct,repeat the adjustment.

6. Replace the belt cover,

7. Check the clutch control cable ad-justment.

8. Reconnect the spark plug wire.

Traction Drive Belt

The traction drive belt has constantspring pressure and does not requireadjustment. Replace the traction drivebelt if it is slipping, See To ReplaceBelts paragraph in this section.F-O0106OJ

TO REPLACE BELTS

The drive belts on this snow thrower

are of special construction and shouldbe replaced with original equipmentbelts available from your nearestCraftsman Store, A distributor's list issupplied in the parts manual.You _'ill need the assistance of a sec-

ond person while replacing the belts.

How To Remove The Auger Drive BeltIf the auger drive belt is damaged, thesnow thrower will not discharge snow,Replace the damaged belt as follows,

1, Remove the gas from the gas tank.Stand the snow thrower up on thefront end of the auger housing.

,_ WARNING: Drain the gasolineoutdoors, away from fire orflame.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.3. Remove the screw from the belt

cover. Remove the belt cover. SeeFigure 26.

4, Remove the bolts on each side ofthe motor mount frame. SeeFigure 29.

5. Loosen the bolts on each side ofthe motor mount frame, The au-ger housing and the motor mountframe will separate, hinged by thebolts.

BottomPanel

MotOr

Frame AugerHousing

Remove topbolt (each

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(Each Side) Figure 29

6, Loosen the belt guide. Pull the beltguide away from the auger drivepulley, See Figure 27.

7. Loosen the nut on the idler pulley.Pull the Idler pulley away from theauger drive belt.

8. Removetheoldaugerdrivebelt.Replacetheaugerdrivebeltwithanoriginalfactoryreplacementbeltavailable from an authorized servicecenter.

9. Install the new auger drive beltonto the auger drive pulley andonto the drive pulley.

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

11. Adjust the belt guide. See "How ToAdjust The Belt Guide" in the Ser-vice And Adjustment section.

12. Install the bolts on each side of themotor mount frame. See

Figure 29.

13. Tighten the bolts on each side ofthe motor mount frame.

14. Install the belt cover. Tighten thescrew. See Figure 26.

15. Check the adjustment of the cables.See "How To Check And Adjust TheCables" in the Service And Adjust-ment section.

16. Connect the spark plug wire.

How To Remove the Traction DriveBelt

If the snow thrower will not move for-ward, check the traction drive belt forwear or damage. If the traction drivebelt is worn or damaged, replace thebelt as follows.

1. Remove the gas from the gas tank.Stand the snow thrower up on thefront end of the auger housing.

_hlL ARNING: Drain the gasolineoutdoors, away from fire orflame.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

3. Remove the auger drive belt. See"How To Remove The Auger DriveBelt" in the Maintenance section.

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4. Pull the traction drive idler pulleyaway from the traction drive belt.See Figure 30.

TractionDrive Belt

Traction Belt GuideDrive Pulley

AugerDrivePulley

TractionDrive , AugerIdler IdlerPulley Pulley

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5.

Engine Pulley Figure30

Remove the old traction drive beltfrom the traction drive pulley andfrom the engine pulley. Replace thetraction drive belt with an originalfactory replacement belt availablefrom an authorized service center.

6. Install the new traction drive beltonto the traction drive pulley andonto the engine pulley.

7. Make sure the traction drive idlerpulley is properly aligned with thetraction drive belt.

8. Install and adjust the auger drivebelt. See "How To Remove The Au-ger Drive Belt" in the Service AndAdjustment section.

9. Adjust the belt guide. See "How ToAdjust The Belt Guide" in the Ser-vice And Adjustment section.

10. Install the bolts on each side of themotor mount frame. See Figure 29.

11. Tighten the bolts on each side of themotor mount frame.

12. Install the belt cover. Tighten screw.See Figure 26.

13. Check the adjustment of the cables.See "How To Check And Adjust TheCables" in the Service And Adjust-ment section.

14. Connect the spark plug wire.

HOWTOADJUSTTHEBELTGUIDE1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.2. Removethescrew.Removethe

beltcover.SeeFigure26.3. Engagetheaugerdrivelever.4. Measurethedistancebetweenthe

beltguideandaugerdrivebelt.Thecorrectdistanceis1/8inch(3.175mm). See Figure 31.

Belt Guide

Auger _'_°_ 1/8 Inch

idler _ f \\ (3.175 mm)Pulley -"_--_ \\

Engaged_

Figure 31

5. If an adjustment is necessary, loos-en the mounting bolt for the beltguide. Move the belt guide to thecorrect position. Tighten themounting bolt for the belt guide.

6. Install the belt cover. Tighten thescrew. See Figure 26.

7. Connect the spark plug wire.

HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACETHE FRICTION WHEEL

How To Check The Friction Wheel

If the snow thrower will not move for-ward, check the traction drive belt, thetraction drive cable or the friction wheel.If the friction wheel is worn or damaged,it must be replaced. See "How To Re-place the Friction Wheel" in this section.If the friction wheel is not worn or dam-aged, check as follows.

1. Remove the gas from the gas tank.Stand the snow thrower up on thefront end of the auger housing.

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_lb ARNING: Drain the gasolineoutdoors, away from fire orflame.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

3. Remove the bolts on each side ofthe bottom panel. See Figure 32.

4. Loosen the bolts on each side ofthe bottom panel.

5. Remove the bottom panel.

Remove Top Bolt(each side)

\Mo_MountFrame

BottomPanel

AugerHousing

Looser bolts(Each Side) Figure32

6.

7.

Position the shift speed lever inthe first forward gear.

Note the position of the frictionwheel on the disc drive plate (SeeFigure 33). In the correct position,the right outer side of the disc driveplate must be three inches(7.62cm.) from the center of thefriction wheel, if the friction wheel

is not in the correct position, adjustas follows.

/_Frill_=_ wl_ti_n..... _ "_+

O,ve-m" V-ll "Plate .gt._""'-

Figure 33

How To Adjust The Friction Wheel 6. Remove the three fasteners thathold the friction wheel to the hub.See Figure 35.1, Remove washer and cotter pin con-

necting trunnion nut to speed rod.See Figure 34.

/Speed Control Rod/ Trunnion

Figure 34

2. Twist trunnion nut up or down onshift rod to obtain the correct frictionwheel position.

3. Put end of trunnion nut through holein speed control rod and reattachwasher and cotter pin.

4. Tighten the bolts on each side ofthe bottom panel.

5. Install the bolts on each side of the

bottom panel.

How To Replace The Friction Wheel

If the friction wheel is worn or damaged,the snow thrower will not move forward.The friction wheel must be replaced asfollows,

1, Remove the gas from the gas tank.Stand the snow thrower up on thefront end of the auger housing,

4_5 WARNING: Drain the gasolineoutdoors, away from fire orflame.

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

3. Remove the top bolts on each sideof the bottom panel. SeeFigure 32.

4. Loosen the bottom bolts on eachside of the bottom panel.

5. Remove the bottom panel.F-O01060J

Hub

Bolt

• Hex NutShaft

Figure357, Remove the four bolts that hold the

bearing plates on each side of thehex shaft. See Figure 36.NOTE: Take special note of theposition of the washers and retain-ing ring on the hex shaft and thesprocket assembly.

FrictionV_'hl_eel Hex Shaft"_

Plate

Figure 36

8. Remove the bearing plate from theright side. Do not remove the bexshaft. Leave the hex shaft in posi-tion. Carefully raise hex shaft justenough to allow the friction wheelto be removed.

9. Remove the friction wheel from thehub, Slip the friction wheel towardthe right off the hex shaft. SeeFigure 35.

t0. Assemble the new friction wheelonto hub with the fasteners re-moved earlier.

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11. Install the bearing plate onto theright side. Make sure the hex shaft

isengagedwithbothbearingplatesandthatthewashersandre-tainingringareinstalledintheorigi-nalposition.SeeFigure36.

12,Fastenthebearingplatesusingthefourboltsremovedearlier.

13. Make sure the hex shaft turns free-ly.

t 4. Check the adjustment of the frictionwheel. See "How To Adjust TheFriction Wheel" in this section.

15. Make sure the friction wheel and thedisc drive plate are free from greaseor oil.

16. Install the bottom panel. SeeFigure 32.

17. Tighten the bottom bolts on eachside of the bottom panel.

18. Install the top bolts on each side ofthe bottom panel.

19. Connect the spark plug wire,

HOWTO REPLACE THE AUGERSHEAR BOLT

The augers are secured to the auger shaftwith special shear bolts. These shear boltsare designed to break and protect the ma-chine if an object becomes lodged in the au-ger housing. Do not use e harder bolt as theprotection provided by the shear bolt will belost.

,_ WARNING: For safety and toprotect the machine, use onlyoriginal equipment shear bolts.

To replace a broken shear bolt, proceedas follows. Extra shear bolts were pro-vided in the assembly parts bag.

1. Movethe throttlecontrolto the stopposition.Disengage all controls,

2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.Make sure aH moving parts havestopped.

3. Align the hole in the auger with thehole in the auger shaft. Install the

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new shear pin and spacer. SeeFigure 37.

4. Connect the spark plug wire.

/ S!elar Pinar

_Figure 37

TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR

If you think your carburetor needs ad-justing, see your nearest CraftsmanStore. Engine performance should notbe affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet.For operation at higher elevations, con-tact your nearest Craftsman Store.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with theengine governor, which is factory set forproper engine speed. Over-speedingthe engine above the factory highspeed setting can be dangerous. If youthink the engine-governed high speedneeds adjusting, contact your nearestCraftsman Store, which has the properequipment and experience to make anynecessary adjustments.

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TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THESPARK PLUG

NOTE: This spark ignition systemmeets all requirements of the CanadianInterference-Causing 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 is theelectrodes are pitted or burned or if theporcelain is cracked. Follow the instruc-tions below.

TOadjust:1, Clean spark plug by carefully

scraping the electrodes (Do notsand blast or use a 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 38.

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 threads

with 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 18 to 23 footpounds.

Feeler Gauge

Spark Plug

Figure 38

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_ ARNING: Never store yoursnow thrower Indoors or In

an 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 andscrews 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

,_ WARNING: Drain the gaso-line outdoors, away fromfire or flame.

Gasoline must be removed or treated toprevent 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.F-OOIO60J

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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

If you do not remove the gasoline,use fuel stabilizer supplied with unitor purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi-lizer No. 3550. Add fuel stabilizer toany gasoline left in the tank to mini-mize gum deposits and acids. If 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 andsquirt 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.

OTHERt. If possible, store your snow thrower

indoors 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 theground,

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.

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TROUBLE

Difficultstarting

Engine runs erratic

Engine stalls

Engine runs erratic;Loss of power

Excessive vibration

,CAUSE

Defective spark plug.

Water or dirt in fual system.

Blocked fuel line, empty gastank, or stale gasoline

CORRECTION

Replace spark plug.

I Use carburetor bowl drain toflush and refill with fresh fuel.

)rive belt loose or damaged.

Incorrect adjustment oftraction drive cable

Clean fuel line; check fuelsupply; add fresh gasoline

Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to RUN_osLtion.

Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain toflush and refill with fresh fuel.

Loose parts: damaged Stop engine immediately andimpeller disconnect spark plug wire.

Tighten all bolts and make allnecessary repairs. Ifvibration continues, have theunit serviced by a Craftsmanservice repairman.

Unit fails to propel Itself Replace drive belt.

Adjust traction drive cable.

i Worn or damaged frictionwheel.

Auger drive belt loose ordamaged.

Unit falls to dischargesnow

Replace friction wheel,

Adjust auger drive belt;replace if damaged.

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

Shear bolt broken Replace shear bolt

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

Foreign objectlodgedinauger

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

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