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Page 1: ...ON Before using this product read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions Safety Assembly Operation Service Maintenance EspaRol Sears Roebuck And Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our website www sears com craftsman FORM NO 770 10051 F Printed in U S A 5 2004 ...

Page 2: ...rom time to time That s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 professional repair _t specialists Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs Product replacement if your covered product can t be P fixed Discount of 10 from regular price of service and service re...

Page 3: ... Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 3 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing ...

Page 4: ... tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting machine disengage all control levers and stop the engine Wait until the auger impeller come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Check bolts and screws...

Page 5: ...erating position only Any exceptions will be specified 1 Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting 2 Remove handle knob A cupped washer and carriage bolt from the right lower handle See Figure 2 Handle Knob A Figure 2 Eye Chute Directional Control 3 Remove handle knob A washer and eyebolt attached to the left lower handle Follow the direction of arr...

Page 6: ...the connector is not properly assembled the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change speeds or direction of movement 11 If not already attached slip the cables that run from handle panel to discharge chute into the cable guide located on top of the engine See Figure 7 Cable Guide Chute Figure 7 Auger Clutch Cable Figure 8 2 Release the clutch grip The cable should be straight Make c...

Page 7: ...e plate and ground can be adjusted For close snow removal place skid shoes in the low position Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven See Figure 9 CAUTION It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower However if you have to operate the sn...

Page 8: ...will remain engaged Release the drive control to stop the augers and wheel drive the auger control must also be released Always release the drive control before changing speeds Auger Control The auger control is located on the left handle Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers Release to stop the snow throwing action The drive control must also be released in order to stop the auger Figure...

Page 9: ...t side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation Move the lever to the right then forward or backward to one of three positions described below See Figure 11 Transport Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport Using proper caution this position may also be used on many gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving...

Page 10: ... FULL choke position 7 Move throttle control to the FAST position 8 Connect power cord to the switch box on engine 9 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded 120 volt A C receptacle 10 Push primer button three times making sure to cover vent hole when pushing 11 Push down on the electric starter button until the engine starts Do not crank for more than 20 seconds at a time A...

Page 11: ...ck release the drive control bail 3 To stop throwing snow release the auger control bail 4 To stop engine push throttle control lever to OFF and pull out the key Do not turn key 5 Wipe off all snow and moisture from the carburetor area and around the engine _ ARNING The temperature of muffler and surrounding areas may exceed 150 F Avoid these areas Clearing the Snow CAUTION Check the area to be cl...

Page 12: ...e during operation use this tool to safely clean the chute and chute opening Follow these steps to operate it 1 Release both auger and drive control bails 2 Stop engine and remove ignition key 3 Remove the clean out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear of the auger housing See Figu re 12 4 Use the shovel shaped end of the tool to dislodge and scoop snow and ice from around the chute ass...

Page 13: ...ck friction wheel rubber 4 Maintenance Schedule Every 25 hours operation 4 4 4 Every 100 hrs operation 4 4 4 4 Service Dates Checking Oil Level Refer to the accompanying engine manual for details on engine maintenance A few essential points for good performance by the snow thrower are listed here Before operating snow thrower check the oil level by following steps below NOTE Although multi viscosi...

Page 14: ...ings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil See Figure 15 Grease Fittings St_ear Plastic Bolt Bearing Shear Plastic Bearings Bolt Bearing Figure 15 Drive and Shifting Mechanism Lubricate at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation Remove the rear cover lubricate any chains sprockets gears bearings shafts and shifting mechanism at least once a season Use engine oil...

Page 15: ...arriage bolts and hex nuts which attach two skid shoes to the snow thrower on two sides See Figure 16 3 4 Shear Bolts _ i _Wa her_ Carriage _ _ Bolt Shave MexNut Plate Figure 16 Reassemble new skid shoes with hardware removed earlier Make sure that skid shoes are adjusted to be level To remove the shave plate remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach the shave plate to 5 the snow thrower...

Page 16: ...he support bracket rests on the auger pulley See Figure 20 4 Slip belt between the friction wheel and drive disc Remove and replace the belt and reassemble NOTE The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled See Figure 21 Drive Disc oort Bracket j_ Dri _e Belt Idler Pulley Figure 21 Replacing FrictionWheelRubber The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to w...

Page 17: ... the snow thrower forward The unit should roll forward Then engage the drive control grip The wheels should stop turning 2 Release drive control grip and push the unit again 3 Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position then all the way forward again There should be no resistance in the shift lever and the unit should move 4 If you feel resistance when moving the shift lever or the trac...

Page 18: ...e lower shift rod by reinserting the hairpin clip removed earlier and sliding the shift rod connector back down into place IMPORTANT Check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed under Final Adjustments in the Assembly Section before operating the snow thrower Skid Shoes The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted 1 For close snow removal on a smooth surface rais...

Page 19: ...eriorates and will cause serious starting problems To avoid such problems the fuel system shouldbe emptiedbefore storage for 30 days or longer NOTE Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 1 ...

Page 20: ... the key fully into the switch 6 Connect spark plug wire 7 Refer to the engine manual 1 Move the choke lever to OFF position 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with fresh gasoline 3 Drain fuel tank and carburetor Refill with fresh fuel 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice snow from gas cap vent hole 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts If vibra...

Page 21: ...SAFETY DECORATIVE LABELS 777122363 777D08420 777120324 777122386 777122387 777122388 777S32066 REF 777S32236 i 777D08419 21 ...

Page 22: ...Craftsman Snowthrower Model 247 88890 25 13 i _ Part of handle panel for reference only 9 78 24 66 t 20 3 64 22_ T 9 11 _ _ i 5 23 10 12 77 81j 80 79 76 75 18 2 16 66 69 22 ...

Page 23: ...or Shift Red 68 710 0895 Harness Light 69 731 1379C Handle Engagement Assembly LH 70 741 0475 Handle Engagement Assembly RH 71 784 5647 B Screw 10 16 x 0 625 72 710 0451 Part Description Jam Lock Nut 3 8 24 Flange Lock Nut Cotter Pin Cotter Pin Compression Spring Compression Spring Torsion Spring Rubber Bumper Bell Washer Flat Washer Z Fitting Clutch Cable Cam Rod Cam Handle Lock Pawl Handle Lock ...

Page 24: ...Craftsman Snowthrower Model 247 88890 3 2 4 38 15 14 12 30 32 16 36 41 33 37 16 40 42 43 24 ...

Page 25: ...618 0122B Chute Reinforcement 38 605 5196A Auger Housing Assembly 28 39 736 0188 Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 40 741 0493A Flat Washer 41 605 5197A Clean Out Tool Mount 42 710 0890A Clean Out Tool 43 737 3000 Part Description Bearing Housing Hex Screw 5 16 12 Cable Tie not shown Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 Hex Flange Bearing Skid Shoe Flange Nut 5 16 18 Shave Plate Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 00 Impeller Asse...

Page 26: ...Craftsman Snowthrower Model 247 88890 Suppli_ on engine 29 27 26 21 16 22 23 x x 16 19 16 _ 16 19 11 10 12 15 I I L 13 14 17 24 20 25 26 ...

Page 27: ...e Clutch Idler Bracket Shoulder Spacer Pulley Half V Belt Pulley Half Bell Washer Hex Cap Screw 1 4 28 x 50 Flat Idler Lock Hex Cap Screw 5 16 24 Lock Jam Nut 3 8 16 Pulley Half Bell Washer Flat Washer Belt Auger Pulley Flat Washer 3 8 x 1 25 OD Bell Washer Hex Cap Screw 3 8 24 Adapter Pulley Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 Extension Cord Electric Start Kit Hex Screw 6 32 x 2 5 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 500 Elect...

Page 28: ...arts please 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 if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted red the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0721 Sears Red 0721 Powder Black 0637 28 ...

Page 29: ...5590 684 0014B 784 5687A 710 0809 618 0063A 718 0301A 735 0243B 790 00011 790 00010 Part Description Bell Washer 265 ID x 75 OD Flat Washer 1 4 ID x 93 OD Hex Flange Bearing Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 1 Shoulder Spacer Tap Screw 5 16 18 x 625 Frame Assembly Hex Screw 1 4 28 x 375 Cable Roller Drive Cable Guide Bracket Tap Screw 1 4 20 x 5 Shift Frame Bracket Shift Rod Assembly Auger Cable Guide Brack...

Page 30: ...Craftsman Snowthrower Model 247 88890 44 W 5 14 10 15 _ _ 12 16 20 26 21 e 22 _ 41 17 14 30 ...

Page 31: ... Drive Wheel 44 710 1233 Track Idler Wheel 45 716 0114 Spacer 46 618 0046B Screw 435 x 178 5 16 x 56 47 717 1211B Flat Washer 48 716 0115 Spacer 49 713 0414 Flange Lock Nut 5 16 18 50 711 0912 LH Dogg Assembly 51 736 0502 Idler Axle Assembly 52 736 0336 Eye Bolt 53 715 0120 Track Side Plate 54 717 1209A Actuator Shaft 55 717 1210A Part Description Chain Track Steering Shaft Assembly Track Hub Asse...

Page 32: ...Tecumseh Engine HMSK90 156569G For Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247 88890 87 70 69 182 83 30 173 207 169 323 f 322 25 26 370K 93 _ 390 287 285 370C _420 32 ...

Page 33: ... Retaining Ring Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 16 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 11 16 Flywheel Key Flywheel W Ring Gear Key No 92 93 100 101 102 103 110 110A 119 120 125 125 126 127 130 130A 130B 135 139 140 149 149A 150 151 169 170 171 172 173 174 178 182 183 184 185 186 186B 200 203 204 206 207 209 215 219 220 222 223 224 Part No 650880 650881 35135A 610118 651024 651007 35187 37047 36448 36449 27878A 27880A 34035 65069...

Page 34: ...l 292 301 Fuel Cap Oil Fill Plug Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Alternator Coil 18 Watt Incl 322 323 Connector Body Terminal Wire Clip Ignition Keys Key No Part No 329 610973 335 36547 336 650765 338 28942 340 34154 341 34155 342 650561 343 35079A 343A 651060 350 570682A 351 32180C 355 590574 364 37659 365 650767 370C 36501 370H 35077 3701 37119 370K 36695 380 640052 390 590749 396 33329E 400 36450C 420 73022...

Page 35: ...632760 Description Carburetor Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Choke Shaft Lever Assembly 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...

Page 36: ...0698 590699 590709 590734A 590535 590574 Description Rewind Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly Starter Housing Assembly Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Mitten Grip Handle optional Rewind Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly Starter Housing ...

Page 37: ... 26 650819 26 651032 29 32450B 30 30063 31 650820 Electric Starter 110 Volt optional Dust Cover Retainer Ring Spring Retainer Anti Drift Spring Gear Nut Incl 2 Drive End Cap Assembly O Ring Armature Housing Assembly Brush Card Assembly Thrust Washer Thrust Washer Ground Screw Commutator End Cap Assembly Switch Box Ass y Case Bolt Ground Screw Screw 6 32 X 2 1 2 Screw 12 16 x 5 8 Extension Cord 10 ...

Page 38: ...sponer de unAcuerdo de protecci6n para reparaciones le puede ahorrar dineroy problernas A continuaci6n se detallan los puntos incluidos en el Acuerdo Servicio especializado Ilevado a cabo pot 12 000 especialistas profesionales en reparaciones _y Servicio ilimitado sin costo para partesy mano de obra en todas las reparacionescubiertas Reemplazo del productosi no es posible arreglarel productocubier...

Page 39: ...lieealhajas bufandas largas u otras prendas sueltas que podrfan enredarse en las partes m6viles Utilice un ealzadoespecial para superficies resbaladizas 4 Use un cord6n prolongador y untomacorriente detres cables con conexi6n a tierra paratodas las unidades con motores con encendido electrico 5 Ajuste la altura de la caja del tomacorriente para limpiar la grava o las superficies con piedras tritur...

Page 40: ...ane todas las palancas de control y detenga el motor Espere a que la barrena motor se detenga per complete Desconecte el cable de la bujfa y pongalo de manera que haga masa contra el motor para evitar que se encienda demanera accidental 3 Verifique frecuentemente que los pernos y tornillos esten ajustados correctamente para asegurarse de que la m_ quina este trabajando de manera segura Adem_ sreal...

Page 41: ...les estandar Cualquier daffo que sufra el engranaje de la barrena o cualquier otro componente por el uso de pernos hexagonales estandar no estara cubierto por la garantia de su maquina quitanieve Configuracibn de la m quina quitanieve NOTA Todas las referencias que contiene este manual a los lados derecho o izquierdo de la maquina quitanieve se hacen observando la misma desde la posicion de operac...

Page 42: ...inferior Yea la Figura 6 Varilla de cambi inferior Figura 6 NOTA Si el conector no esta montado correctamente la varilla de cambio girara y no podra cambiar velocidades ni la direccidn del movimiento 11 Si todavia no est_ ninstalados deslice los cables que van desde el panel de la manija al canal de descarga dentro de la gufa del cable ubicada en la parte superior del motor Vea la Figura 7 Montaje...

Page 43: ... y enrosque una vuelta de cable Vuelva a controlar el ajuste y repita el procedimiento si es necesario 9 Ajuste la contratuerca para asegurar el cable una vez alcanzado el ajuste correcto NOTA los cables estan mal ajustados si las barrenas siguen girando cuando se suelta el embrague de las mismas o si la maquina sigue en funcionamiento cuando se suelta el embrague de la transmisidn Para obtener ma...

Page 44: ...ierda y las barrenas continuar_n engranadas Suelte el control de transmisi6n para detener las barrenas y la transmisi6n de las ruedas tambienes necesario soltar el control de la barrena Suelte siempre el control de transmisi6n antes de cambiar las velocidades Control de la barrena Elcontrolde labarrenaest_ubicadoen la manijaizquierda Presioneel controlde la barrenaparaengranarlas barrenas Sueltelo...

Page 45: ...uevala palanca a la derecha y luego hacia delante o hacia atrAs a una de las tres posiciones que se describen a continuaci6n Vea la Figura 11 Transporte eleva el extremo frontal de la ma quina quitanieve para facilitar eltransporte Con la debida precauci6n esta posici6ntambien puede utilizarse en muchos caminos de grava para limpiar lanieve sin mover la grava Nieve normal permite suspender las oru...

Page 46: ...ire la Ilave Guarde la segunda Ilave en un lugar seguro 6 Rotela perilla de obturacion a posicidn FULL maximo 7 Muevaelcontroldelestrangulador a laposicidnFAST rapido 8 Conecte el cable de alimentacion a lacaja del interrupter del motor 9 Enchufe el otro extreme del cable de alimentaci6n en un receptaculo de CA con conexidn a tierra de tres terminales de 120voltios 10 Presione tres veces el bot6nd...

Page 47: ...enelcanalde descarga 2 Para detener la oruga suelte el gancho de control de la transmisi6n 3 Paradetenerlaliberaciondenieve suelteelganchodecontroldela barrena 4 Para detener el motor presione la palanca de control del 5 estrangulador basra la posici6n OFF apagado y saque la Ilave No gire la Ilave Limpie toda la nieve y la humedad del _ readel carburador y alrededor del motor _ DVERTENCIA Latemper...

Page 48: ...nnievey hieloen elcanaldedescarga durantela operaci6n useestaherramienta paraIimpiarde maneraseguraelcanaly laaberturadelcanal Sigalospasosque aparecenacontinuaci6nparaoperarla 1 Suelte losganchos decontrol delabarrena y latransmisi6n 2 Detenga elmotor y retire laIlave 3 Saque laherramienta delimpieza delahorquilla quelaajusta ala 4 parteposteriordelacaja dela barren Yea la Figura 12 Useelextremec...

Page 49: ... friccion 4 _i_ ADVERTENCIA Antesde realizartareasde lubricaci6n reparaci6noinspecci6n desenganche todaslas palancasdelembraguey detengael motor Esperea quese detengantodas laspiezasquese mueven Desconectelabujfa y p6ngalade maneraque hagamasacontraelmotor Calendario de mantenimiento Cada 25 horas de funciona miento 4 4 4 4 Cada 100 horas de funciona miento 4 4 4 4 Fechas de los servicios 4 Verifi...

Page 50: ...cfe el interior del eje con lubricante Vea la Figura 15 Es posible encontrar accesorios de engrasado en cada extremo del eje de la barrena Lubrique con una pistola de engrasado una vez pot temporada Vea la Figura 15 Cojinetes de la barrena Todas las temporadas lubrique con aceite liviano los cojinetes de la barrena y los ubicados al costado del marco Vea la Figura 15 Accesorios de engrasado verno ...

Page 51: ...les que ajustan las zapatas antideslizantes a losdos costadosde lam_ quina quitanieve Yeala Figura16 Pernos de cuchilla Tuerca hexagonal _ _PPPPrno de carro P_iaca de raspado Figura 16 3 Vuelva a ensamblar nuevas zapatas antideslizantes con los materiales retirados anteriormente Asegt rese que las zapatas antideslizantes estan ajustadas para que queden parejas 4 Parasacar la placa de raspado saque...

Page 52: ...sta que la mensula de soporte descanse sobre la polea de la barrena Vea la Figura 20 4 Deslice la correa entre la rueda de friccidn y el disco de transmisi6n Retire y reemplace la correa y vuelva a ensamblar NOTA La mensula de soporte debe apoyarse sobre el perno de parada despues de que se ha ensamblado la nueva correa Vea la Figura 21 Cor_ea de Ioca transmisi6n Correa Figura 21 Reemplazo dela go...

Page 53: ...nsmisi6n empuje la maquina quitanieve hacia delante La unidad debe avanzar Luego engrane la empuSadura del control de transmision Las ruedas deberfan dejar de girar 2 Suelte la empu_adura decontrol de transmisi6n y empuje nuevamente la unidad 3 Mueva la palanca de cambios hacia atras en posicion retroceso r_ pidoy luego muevala totalmente hacia delante No deberia haber resistencia en la palanca de...

Page 54: ...de la varilla de cambio inferior 5 Vuelva a conectar lavarilla de cambio superior a la varilla de cambio inferior volviendo a insertar el broche de horquilla y deslizando el conector de la varilla de cambio en su lugar IMPORTANTE Compruebe si el ajuste de la varilla de cambio es correcto como indican los ajustes finales de la secci6n de ensamblaje antes de operar la m_ quina quitanieve Zapatas ant...

Page 55: ... lido y causa graves problemas de ecendido Para evitar estos problemas el sistema del combustibledebe ser vaciadoantes de almacenar la maquina durante 30 dias o mas NOTA La experiencia indica tambien que los combustibles con mezcla de alcohol que se Ilaman gasohol o que utilizan etanol o metanol pueden atraer la humedad la cual conduce a la separacion y formacidn de acidos durante el almacenamient...

Page 56: ...Ilene eltanque con gasolina fresca 3 Drene el dep6sito de combustible y el carburador Vuelva a Ilenarlo concombustible limpio 1 Conecte y ajuste el cable de la buj a 2 Retire el hielo y la nieve del agujero de ventilaci6n del tapon de Ilenado del combustible 1 Detenga el motor de inmediato y desconecte el cable de la bujfa Ajuste todos los pernos y las tuercas Si contintJala vibraci6n la unidad de...

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