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Page 1: ...UTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions Safety Assembly Operation Service Maintenance EspaSol Sears Roebuck And Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our website www sears com craffsman PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 10433 8 2ooo ...

Page 2: ...ms which become worn during normal use such as skid shoes shave plate and spark plugs Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE U...

Page 3: ...protectyour eyes Thrown objectswhich ricochetcan cause serious injuryto the eyes 3 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarvesor other loose clothingwhich coutd become entangled inmoving parts Wear footwear which willimprove footingon slippery surfaces 4 Use a grounded three wireextension cord and receptacle for all units with electricstart engine...

Page 4: ... Check their proper operation regularly 2 Disengage all clutch leversand stopengine Wait until the auger impeller come to a completestop Disconnect the spark plugwire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended startingbefore cleaning repairing or inspecting 3 Check bolts and screwsfor propertightness at frequent intervalsto keep the machine insafe working condition Also visually inspect m...

Page 5: ... Handle Tabs 11 ___ Screws F _ t_l _ FlO O509 2 Hex 11t11111111111 111 Belle G _lllllllllllllllll 712 3015 Cupped Washer N 736 0242 Q 2 Flat Washers IS 736 0185 2 Hex Nuts D 712 3010 Hairpin Clip IT 714 0104 4 Carriage Bolts E 710 0262 G g G Washers C 736 0119 7 0 7 _ _ 2 Hex Nuts J _ 712 0121 88 oo 6 He _1L_ c k2N _ts M 6 Hex Bolts K 710 3015 2 Hex Lock Nuts 7120429 Replacement hardware only not ...

Page 6: ... correspond to the letter code used in the descriptionof the hardware pack onpage 5 Take the two Z fittings from Group D of the Hardware Pack and insert the Z end ofthese throughthe two holes on the two clutchgripson the handle panel The handle panel was shipped as loose part withyour snow thrower Assembly Tips 1 For easier assembly purposes removethe chute from the carton and lay it on top of the...

Page 7: ...PlexLock Nuts H Shift Lever Spring Figure 6 Secure shiftlever to the shiftlever spring usingtwo hex bolts G and hex locknuts H See Figure 6 Tighten both bolts finger tight At this pointthe shift lever and shift lever spring are not against each other As you tighten the bolts and nuts with two wrenches these will pull together Tighten all hardware assembled to this point Make sure that clutch grips...

Page 8: ...Chute Directional Control Use hardware group F Loosen the two hex nuts which secure the lower chute directionalcontrol supportbracket see Figure 9 inset to the snow thrower housing _ Loosen hex nuts under this bracket Hairpin Clip T Flat Washer S Chute Directional Control Control Bracket Figure 9 Place one flat washer S fromgroup F over the end of the chute directional control then insert the end ...

Page 9: ...y should not loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and unthread the cable one turn If the wheels do not stop when you engage the traction control grip loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in one turn Recheck the adjustment and repeat as necessary Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached NOTE If you are not sure that you ...

Page 10: ...r controlgripto engage the augers Release to stopthe augers See Figure 13 Traction Control The tractioncontrolis located on the righthandle Squeeze the tractioncontrol gripto engage the wheel drive Release to stop See Figure 13 Throttle Control The throttlecontrolis located on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine See Figure 13 Chute Directional Control The chute directional controlis lo...

Page 11: ...m of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetorare empty Use freshfuel nextseason See storage Instructions for additionalinformation Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur To St...

Page 12: ...ect the power cord from receptacle first and then from switch box Recoil Starter With engine running pull starter rope witha rapid continuous full arm stroke three or four times Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound which is not harmful to engine or starter To stop engine move throttle control to stop or off position Remove the ignitionkey Do not turn key Disconnect the spa...

Page 13: ...s if your snowthrower is so equipped should be usedwhenever extra tractionis needed General Recommendations Alwaysobserve safety ruleswhen performingany maintenance The warranty on thissnow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed inthis manual Some adjustments...

Page 14: ...ear bolts on auger shaft Oil or spray lubricantinsideshaft and lubricatethe auger bearings See Figure 16 Shear Bolts Bearings Figure 16 Gear Shaft Lubricate the gear shaft with a good all weather multi purposelightgrease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation Keep al grease and oil oft the friction wheel and drive plate Lube Gear Sha_ Gear Case n friction wheel and drive plate...

Page 15: ...Replace dipstick Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark on the dipstick The oil sump capacity is 21 ounces or 0 62 liters _k WARNING Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150 F 65 C Avoidthese areas Spark Plug Clean area around the spark plug base Remove and inspect the spark plug Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted burned or the porcelain is crac...

Page 16: ...igure 21 One Wheel Driving On the right side of the unit place klick pin inthe outsideaxle hole only Do not place pin through wheel hub This positiongives power drive to the left wheel only making the uniteasier to maneuver Both Wheels Driving Rotate wheel assembly to alignhole inthe hub with the inner hole on the axle shaft Insert klickpin in the hole Outer axle shaft hole should be visible See F...

Page 17: ...ow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Tip the unit up and forward so that it rests on auger housing Remove six self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower Roll auger belt off engine pulley See Figure 24 Drive Auger Belt Belt L _ r _T _i i_ _ _ __ _ _ Drive _ _l_ _ _ _ Pulley Pulley _ IdI _L _ _ Pulle Figure 24 Unhookthe idler springfrom the hex bolt onth...

Page 18: ...Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels and remove the wheels from the axle Using a wrench to hold the shaft loosen but do not completely remove the hex nut and bell washer on the left end of gear shaft See Figure 27 Uter Figure 27 Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right sideof the frame Remove the hex nut and bell washer from the left end of the shaft Slide the g...

Page 19: ... approved container outdoors away from any open flame Be certain engine is cool Do notsmoke Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located below the carburetor cover See Figure 29 WARNING Do not drain carburetor if usi...

Page 20: ... snow from cap Be certain vent hole is clear Clean engine Contact Sears service center Incorrect fuelmixture Drain fuel tank Refill with proper fuel mixture Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten auger allbolts and nuts Make all necessary repairs If vibration continues have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer Unit fails t...

Page 21: ...SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5 0 H P SNOW THROWER MODEL 247 886640 Safety Decorative Labels Map 777120329 777D04651 777120330 777120327 7T 30514 1 777D04650 7 r D04649 _ FRAM ER_j_ _DEPERi F 21 ...

Page 22: ...Collar Thrust Plug Seal Oil Washer Flat Washer Flat Washer Flat Grease Bearing Ftenge Bearing Flange Assembly Complete 24 5 5 Key No Pa_ No 1 634 0114 2 734 1732 3 734 0255 4 734 1713 5 741 0401 Description Wheel Assembly Complete Tire Air Valve Rim Sleeve Bearing NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part n...

Page 23: ...olt 1 4 28 x 0 50 Hex Bolt Lock 5 16 24 x 750 Self Tapping Sems Screw Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 875 Hex Bolt Lock 5 16 24 x 875 Self Tapping Screw Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 1 25 aty Key Part No Description Jam Nut Belt Cover Extension Spring Beleville Washer Flat Washer Bell Washer Bell Washer Flat Washer 1 1 2 4 1 1 2 1 NO 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 736 0507 737 3007 748 0234 748 0360 754 0343 754 0...

Page 24: ...se refer to the list of color codes betow Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance ifa part numbered 700 xxxx is painted polo green the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 Powder Black 0637 Oyster Gray 0662 24 ...

Page 25: ...k Bracket Chute Adapter Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 IFlat Washer Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 9 I 1 4 1 1 13 10 1 1 5 5 5 Key No 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Part No 710 0451 710 0703 710 0604 736 0169 712 0798 710 0451 784 5580 736 0242 784 5581A 710 0260 684 0065 7t5 0114 618 0120A 605 5188A 736 0188 741 0493A 605 5189A 710 0890A 712 0429 741 0245 784 5618 Description Qty ...

Page 26: ...se refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance ifa part numbered 700 xxxx is painted polo green the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 Powder Black 0637 Oyster Gray 0662 26 ...

Page 27: ...r 340 ID x 873 OD 747 0697 Eyebolt Qty Key No 1 26 1 27 2 28 1 31 2 35 1 36 1 37 1 38 1 39 2 40 2 41 1 42 1 43 8 44 8 45 2 46 2 47 4 48 1 49 1 50 1 51 3 52 1 53 PaN No 735 0234 720 0223 705 5231 710 0599 747 0904 710 3015 712 3027 732 0733 710 0788 784 5599 710 3180 710 3008 736 0185 714 0104 712 0429 736 0159 731 0921 720 0284 710 0276 T10 0451 731 1300A 712 3027 731 0851A Description Qty Rubber ...

Page 28: ...ler Cable Hex Screw 1 4 28 Frame Assembly Ball Bearing Bell Washer Lock Jam Nut Hex Flange Bearing Flat Washer Front Support Guide Bracket Lock Hex Screw Bell Washer 340 ID x 872 OD Cotter Pin Flat Washer 536 ID x 930 OD Hex Washer Screw 1 4 20 Frame Shift Bracket Frame Cover Hex Washer Screw 1 4 20 Flat Washer 780 ID x 50 OD Qty KeyNo _ PartNo 8 22 717 1445 1 23 714 0126 1 24 717 1444 3 25 715 02...

Page 29: ...33 Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Choke Shaft Lever Assembly Choke Shutter Choke PositioningSpring Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Screw Cap FloatBowlAss y Incl 32 33 Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 SpringClip Bowl Drain Assembly Drain Plun...

Page 30: ...CRAFTSMAN ENGINE 143 015007 FOR SNOW THROWER MODEL 247 886640 76 g_ 150 60 2 287 390 3 70K 262 3O ...

Page 31: ... 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Key No Part No 110 35182 110A 36874 119 36443 120 36441 125 36471 125 36472 126 32644A 126 32645A 127 650691 130 602 1A 130A 650694A 130B 650818 135 35395 150 31672 151 3 1673 1 169 27234A 1 170 27666 1 171 11410 1 172 14146 1 173 35350 1 174 650783 176 29752 1 181 650870 182 6201 1 183 34583A 1 84 26756 1 185 33691 2 186 32698 1 200 36677 2 203 31342 2 204 651029 1 206 610973 1 209...

Page 32: ...226 754303 Description lOll FillTube Oil FillTube 0 Ring Oil FillTube Clip DipstickAss y iSpacer Ignition Key Terminal Carburetor Cover Screw 8 32 x 5 16 Fuel Tank Bracket Heat Baffle Primer Ass y Primer Line Starter Handle Mitten Grip Carburetor Cover Bracket Screw 10 24 x 3 8 Lubrication Decal InstructionDecal Primer Decal Warning Decal Instruction Decal Starter Decal Carburetor Incl 184 Rewind ...

Page 33: ... 10A 13 14 15 16 19 24 25 26 26 29 30 PeN No 33290E 31749 33522 133769 37332 35461 35450 35912 0 35452A 590500 33441 35453 35454 35911 35462 35456 650819 651032 32450B 650759 Description Electric Starter 110 Volt Retainer Ring Spring Retainer Anti driftSpring Nut Gear Incl 2 Drive End Cap Ass y Incl 7 O Ring Armature Housing Ass y Must Purchase Complete Motor Brush Spring Card Ass y Thrust Washer ...

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