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Page 1: ...age Track Drive Snow Thrower Model No 247 888510 I CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Sears Roebuck And Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Form No 770 10051 B Printed in U S A 9 98 ...

Page 2: ...rn during normal use such as skid shoes shave plate and spark plugs Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence includingbent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owner s manual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This wa...

Page 3: ...lly small children and pets Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all door mats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate outer garments for winter Do not wear jewelry long scarfs or other loose clothing which could b...

Page 4: ...e only attachments and accessories such as wheel weights counter weights cabs etc approved by the snow thrower manufacturer Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Muffler and engine become hot and can cause severe burn injury Do not touch the muffler or the engine while starting or operating ...

Page 5: ... needed in that group A Lock Washer 4 HexBolt 2 _ _ Hex Bolt 2 Handle Tab 2 5 16 t8 x 1 75 B Cupped Washer 4 C 5 16 18 Hex Nut 4 _Carr_iage Bolt 4 Hairpin Clip D _irpin Clip 2 5 16 Ferrule Flat Washer 2 1 Replacement_she Part _ ar Bolt 2 5 16 18 x 1 5 Lock Nut 2 _ Flanged Chute Flange Keeper 3 _1 HexBo_ _ _ Hex _ 2 _ Belle e as e _ _ 1 4 20 _l _ Clha_tge _l _ _ Bracket _1 __ In tc_h lwn _ ____ s z...

Page 6: ...ature have been removed before discarding the carton Loose Parts See Figure 1 a Handle Panel and Chute Assembly b Right Hand Handle Rear Left Rod Figure I c Left Hand Handle d Two piece Chute Crank Assembly e Shift Rod f Hardware Pack Assembly Tips For easier assembly purposes remove the chute from the carton and lay it on top of the engine Do not unwrap the chute till you have installed the handl...

Page 7: ...e handle panel and hex nuts on each side See Figure 3 You will find these fasteners ingroup B of the hardware pack Align the contour of the carriage bolt head with the handle Tighten the hardware Attaching Chute Place the chute assembly over the chute opening with the chute facing front of the unit NOTE Make sure that the chute cables are straightened while assembling the chute Place the chute fla...

Page 8: ...hute crank through the plastic bushing in the upper chute crank bracket and then into the lower chute crank See Figure 8 Align the holes on the two pieces of the chute crank and secure with hairpin clip from group C of the hardware pack Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute assembly Using a wrench tighten the hex bolt and the hex nut on...

Page 9: ...e with the clutches disengaged Attaching Shift Rod Place the shift lever in the sixth 6 speed Place the bent end of the shift rod into the hole in the shift arm assembly See Figure 11 Secure with 5 16 flat washer and hairpin clip from the hardware pack group D on page 5 Start threading the ferrule included in the same group in the hardware pack onto the other end of the shift rod It has to line up...

Page 10: ...able tie below the auger drive cable so that when the trigger cable is secured by the cable tie the auger drive cable is left outsidethe cable tie Trim excess ends from each cable tie NOTE The right side cable tie must be used to keep cable from coming in contact with the moving shift arm from the transmission Lamp Wiring Wrap the wire from the lamp down the right handle See Figure 15 Plug wire in...

Page 11: ...repeat as necessary Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached NOTE Cables are out of adjustment if augers continue to tum when auger clutch is released and or machine continues to run when drive clutch is released For more details refer to the Service and Adjustment section Adjusting Skid Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground can be changed by adjus...

Page 12: ...yes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses for operating the snow thrower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it Auger Control Traction Drive Control Chute Shift Distance _ Lever Lever Oil Spark Fill Choke Fuel Right Turn Trigger Chute Crank Discharge Chute Throttle Fuel I Tank Sta_er Handle Recoil Sta_er Weight Transfer Lever Track Skid Shoe Auger Figure 17...

Page 13: ...ze the traction drive control to engage the track drive release to stop This same lever also locks the auger control so that you can turn the chutecrank without interrupting the snow throwingprocess If the auger control is engaged withthe tractiondrive controlengaged you can release the auger control onthe left handle and the augers will remain engaged Release the traction drive controlto stop bot...

Page 14: ...er Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next sea son See storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur To Start Engine A WARNING Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow thrower while starting or operatin...

Page 15: ...ower cord from the receptacle first and then from the switch box on the engine Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature Operate the engine at full throttle FAST when throwing snow Warm Start If restarting a warm engine after a shut down rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and press the starter button B Recoi...

Page 16: ...tion speed of the snow thrower according to the depth and condition of snow To turn the unit left squeeze left trigger to turn right squeeze right trigger On each succeeding pass readjust the chute deflector to the desired position and slightly overlap the previously cleared path After the area is cleared stop the snow thrower following instructions given below Operating Tips NOTE Allow the engine...

Page 17: ...tments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Follow the maintenance schedule given below Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight WARNING Alwaysstop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DATES o O Z tu Lubricate pivot points Clean snow thrower C...

Page 18: ...he side of the frame with light oil See lube chart below Check V belts Follow the instructionsbelow to check the condition of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self tapping screws Visually inspect for frayed cracked or excessively worn out belts Check Friction Wheel Follow the instructions below to check the conditi...

Page 19: ...to first drain the spent engine oil from the engine and then refill with fresh oil Drain oil while engine is warm Remove oil drain cap located at the bottom of the recoil starter of the engine Catch oil in a suitable container When engine is drained of all oil replace drain plug securely Remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube For location of the oil fill tube see Figure 17 inset Pour fresh oil...

Page 20: ...ment shear bolts and hex lock nuts have been provided in Group D of the hardware pack See page 5 Shear Bolt Sprocket Shaft Drive Wheel Rod Plate Figure 22 With the traction drive control engaged make sure that the friction wheel is making contact with the friction plate Also make sure that the overtravel spring is stretched If adjustment is necessary loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable ...

Page 21: ...ille washers and hex nuts on each side which attach them to the snow thrower Reassemble new skid shoes with the hardware earlier removed Make sure to insertthe cupped side of the washer against the skid shoe so that the skid shoe is adjusted to be level To remove shave plate remove the carriage bolts belleville washers and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing Reassemble new shave p...

Page 22: ...belt See Figure 28 Reassemble with new drive belt NOTE The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled See Figure 28 Friction Wheel Rubber The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation and periodically thereafter Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found Drain t...

Page 23: ...G If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running e g carburetor keep clear of all movingparts Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler If you think the carburetor needs to be adjusted see your nearest authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet Shift Rod Assembly Bearin Washer Figure 30 Friction Wheel These accessories were available when the snow thrower was purchased They are also...

Page 24: ...G Drain fuel into approved container outdoors away from any open flame Be certain engine is cool Do not smoke 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 31 WARNING Do not drain...

Page 25: ...ey Connect spark plug wire Clean fuel line Clean adjust gap or replace Turn choke to off position Clean fuel line fill tank with fresh fuel Drain carburetor following instructions on page 24 Refill with fresh fuel Contact Sears service center Connect and tighten spark plug wire Remove ice and snow from cap Make sure that the vent hole is clear Fillcrankcase with proper engine oil Contact Sears ser...

Page 26: ...SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 0 H P SNOW THROWER MODEL 247 888510 26 ...

Page 27: ...7 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O Pad No 736 0509 737 0133 746 0896 746 0901 747 0798A 747 0877 748 0362 748 0363 749 0908A 749 0909 784 5594 784 5604 784 5619A 784 5679 784 5680 784 5681 784 5682 712 3010 712 3027 712 0287 736 0119 784 5599 710 3180 710 3008 736 0275 736 0185 714 0104 731 0851A 710 3015 711 0677 710 0262 746 0778 712 0121 705 5266 736 0242 714...

Page 28: ...SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 0 H P SNOW THROWER MODEL 247 888510 28 ...

Page 29: ... 748 0190 TT Screw 2 67 748 0234 Hex Washer Head AB Screw 10 70 750 0903 Oval C Sunk Screw 2 71 750 0904 Actuator Shaft 1 74 750 0997 Hex Shaft Track Drive 1 75 756 0625 Flanged Weld Net 10 24 2 76 784 5590 Top Lock Nut 1 4 20 1 77 784 5609 Jam Nut 3 8 24 1 80 784 5648 Chain Links 1 81 784 5687 Sprocket 10T 1 82 784 5688 Chain 2 83 784 5689A Cotter Pin 1 Description Track Housing 1 Cable Tie 2 Ext...

Page 30: ...SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9 0 H P SNOW THROWER MODEL 247 888510 r 3O ...

Page 31: ... 736 0502 736 0336 716 0115 716 0114 Description Spacer Spacer Spacer Plate Track Side Plate Track Lockout Gear Ring Gear 12 Tooth Gear 18 Tooth Pin Dowel Carrier Carrier Assembly Shaft Track Drive Sprocket 13 Tooth Spring Pin Flat Washer Flat Washer Snap Ring 625 Shaft Snap Ring 56 Shaft Qty 2 2 2 2 1 2 6 2 6 2 2 1 1 1 6 2 2 1 LABELS Key Part No No Description Qty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 777120077 777120...

Page 32: ...refer to the listof color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted polo green the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 Powder Black 0637 32 ...

Page 33: ...463 738 0281 741 0245 741 0309 741 0475 741 0493A 756 0178 784 5579A 784 5580 784 5618 784 5632 784 5647 712 3068 737 3007 710 0260 Extension Spring Lock Washer 5 16 Lock Washer 3 8 Wave Washer FlatWasher 76 I D x 1 49 O D Bell Washer 345 I D x 88 Flat Washer 1 4 x 630 Shoulder Screw Hex Flange Bearing Ball Bearing Plastic Bushing Flange Bushing Flat Idler Shave Plate Slide Shoe Bearing Assembly A...

Page 34: ...Jam Nut Belt Cover Spring Fiat Washer Bell Washer Flat Washer Lock Washer Bell Washer Qty 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ref No 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Pad No 736 0505 748 0234 748 0360 754 0346 754 0430 756 0313 756 0569 756 0967 756 0986 756 O987 390 987 143 999005 770 10051 73713007 Description Flat Washer Shoulder Spacer Adapter Pulley V Belt V Belt Matched Flat Idler Half P...

Page 35: ...r Ass y Throttle Return Spring Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Choke Shaft Lever Ass y Choke Shutter Choke Positioning Spring Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Screw Cap Float Bowl Ass y Incl 32 33 Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Bowl Drain Ass y Drain Plunger Gasket Main Nozzle Tube...

Page 36: ...man Engine Model No 143 999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247 888510 305 18 17 _ 83 L40 300 87 70 69 224_ 182 185 3O 100 110A 343 219 3 t0G 328 _370H 25 26 315 206 1 285 92_ _O _ _27 3_ 282 370C 90G 36 ...

Page 37: ... MCR 1 178 Blower Housing Extension 1 182 Screw 1 183 Cylinder Cover Gasket 1 184 Cylinder Cover 1 Crankshaft Bushing 1 185 Oil seal 1 186 Camshaft Seal 1 186B Governor Shaft 1 200 Washer 1 203 Governor Gear Asss y 1 204 Governor Spool 1 206 Retaining Ring 1 207 Screw 7 209 Screw 1 215 Flywheel Key 1 219 611093 650880 650881 35135 610118 651024 651007 35187 37047 36448 36449 27878A 27880A 34035 34...

Page 38: ...ver 1 350 Screw 1 351 Starter Cup 1 355 Nut Lock Washer 4 364 Fuel Line 1 365 Fuel Line Clamp 4 370C Screw 2 370H Fuel Tank 1 3701 Fuel Cap 1 380 Oil Fill Tube 1 390 O Ring 1 396 Fill Tube Clip 1 400 Dipstick 1 900 Screw 1 900 Alternator Coil 1 Part No 611118 29443 35392 35593 610973 35057A 650765 28942 34154 34155 650561 35079 570682 32180C 590574 33377 650767 36501 35077 35878 640052 590749 3700...

Page 39: ...Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 Dia Mitten Grip Handle Not Included With Starter Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 13 B 5 11 Key I Part No No Description 0 590749 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590679 4 590601 5 590678 6 590680 7 590412 8 590682 11 590750 12 590535 13 590574 39 Qty Rewind Starter 1 Spring Pin Incl 4 1 Washer 1 Retainer 1 Washer 1 Brake Spring 1 St...

Page 40: ...air service Call24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 8OO 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 Forthe locationof a SearsPartsandRepairCenterinyourarea Call24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 Immmmm mm m For informationon purchasinga Sears Maintenance Agreementor to inquire about an existingAgreement call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 Amenca LsRepair SPecialists ...

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