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Page 1: ...ll Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment CRA FI SMAH 5 HORSEPOWER 23 DUAL STAGE TRAC PLUS OPTIONAL ELECTRIC START SNOW THROWER Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Parts ROEBUCK AND Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A SEARS ...

Page 2: ...ructures or buildings Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition_ Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface Let engine and snow thrower adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow FUEL SAFET...

Page 3: ...eaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure REPAIR ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY e After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thor oughly inspect the snow thrower for any dam age and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower If the snow thrower should ...

Page 4: ... observe the safety ruleSo Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your snow thrower Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this owner s manual TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For two years from the date of purchase when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner s...

Page 5: ...7 17 Hex Shaft 15 16 I Ignition Key 0 11 t3 index 5 L Levers Auger Drive Clutch 10 11 Choke 10 tl 13 Shifter 9 11 Throttle Control 10 11 t3 Traction Drive Olutch 10 11 Lubrication Auger Gear Box 16 Auger Shaft 15 Chain and Sprockets 15 Chart 25 Engine 12 16 Hex Shaft and Gears 15 16 Weight Transfer System 15 M Maintenance Agreement 4 Auger Gear Box 16 Auger Shaft 15 Chain and Sprockets t5 Engine t...

Page 6: ...nd fasteners regularly CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 Snow thrower completely assembled except for the crank assembly shifter lever assembly and knob and the upper handle which is in the folded down position 1 Parts Bag Containing 1 Owner s Manual Not Shown Parts Shown Below t Knife to cut carton and plastic ties 2 1 2 inch Wrenches or adjustable wrenches 2 9 16 inch Wre...

Page 7: ...romthe clutch levers reinstall the cables as shown in Figure 3 Tighten both bolts securely e Roll the snow thrower off the skid by pulling on the handle NOTE This snow thrower is equipped with a track drive and can be hard to push when the engine is not running It is easier to pull the snow thrower backward if it must be moved without the engine running The drive system may be tight when you first...

Page 8: ...d end of the crank through the hole in the adjusting rod and secure the end with the flat washer and cotter pin as shown in Fig 5o Bendtheendsofthecotterpinaroundtherod andre install the plastic cap Tighten the eye bolt installed earlier keep eye in line with the rod while tightening the inside nut securely Tighten the outside 3 8 jam nut up against the other 3 8 jam nut See Fig 4B Rotate the chut...

Page 9: ...lt protrude past the Iocknuto Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end of the shifter lever until it is tight Move the shifter lever through all the speeds to en sure proper tension of the spring If the shifter Iever sticks in any of the notches loosen the Iocknu 1 4 turn at a time until the shifter lever moves freely TO CHECK ADJUST CLUTCH CONTROL CABLES The control cables attached to ...

Page 10: ...thering and throwing TRACTION DRIVE LEVER Propels the snow thrower forward and in reverse SPEED SHIFTER LEVER Selects the speed of the snow thrower 6 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse CRANK ASSEMBLY Changes the direction of snow throwing through the discharge chute CHUTE DEFLECTOR Changes the distance the snow is thrown DISCHARGE CHUTE Changes the direction the snow is thrown WEIGHT TRANSFER PED...

Page 11: ...e the speed shifter lever to the speed you desire Ground speed is determined by snow conditions Select the speed you desire by moving the speed shifter lever intothe appropriate colored area on the control panel Red Wet Heavy Slushy Extra Deep Amber Moderate White Very Light Green Transport only Engage the traction drive lever See Fig 10 left hand As the snow thrower starts to move maintain a firm...

Page 12: ...s 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 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 carburetor are empty Use the...

Page 13: ...l the starter handle rapidly Do not allow the handle to snap back but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle THROTTLE CONTROL FIG 13 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE WARM START If restarling a warm engine after a short shutdown rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and do not push the primer button FROZEN STARTER If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine e Pull as muc...

Page 14: ...er bar see To Adjust Skids Height paragraph on page 17 _ Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by tile machine If the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to raise reduce the ground speed and engage the weight transfer system_ CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION DRIVE LE...

Page 15: ...ph on page 18 e Alt screws and nuts should be checked often to make sure they are tight preferably after each use SNOW THROWER LUBRICATION EVERY TEN HOURS o o Chains and Sprockets Oil chains and sprockets See Fig 14 with 10W 30 oil or equivalent after 10 hours use and at the end of each season Weight Transfer System Coat weight transfer plate See Fig 15 with clinging type grease such as lubriptate...

Page 16: ...used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consis tently 20 F_or lower_ Change the oil after first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the snow thrower is not used fo_ 25 hours See Fig 19 _ Position snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is lowest point on the engine Remove oil drain plug and oil fill cap dipstick Drain oil into a suitab...

Page 17: ...he sidewalk or area to be cleaned o o o o Position the snow thrower on a level surface Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the scraper bar to the auger housing_ Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts making su rethat the scraper bar is parallel with the working surface After extended operation the scraper bar may be re versed if the scraper bar mu...

Page 18: ...track drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require adjustment Check the clutch control cable adjustment before replacing the bell Replace the track drive belt if it is still slipping see To Replace Belts paragraph on page t9 AUGER DRIVE BELT See Fig 25 If your snow thrower will not discharge snow check the control cable adjustment If it is correct then check the condition of the au...

Page 19: ...Loosen the auger idler pulley See Fig 28 and slip the belt out e Engage the auger drive lever This will pull the brake assembly See Fig 27 away from the pulley and allow the belt to be slipped out e Remove the belt from the auger drive engine pulley e Install the original equipment replacement belt in reverse order of removal Release the auger drive lever Place the drive belt onto the auger drive ...

Page 20: ... BELT GUIDES There are two belt guides onyour snow thrower a left and right After you replace a track or auger drive belt you need to adjust one or both of the belt guides Proceed as follows for each belt Disconnect the spark plug wire Remove the belt cover See Fig 26 Engage the auger drive clutch lever Measure the distance between the belt guides and the belt See Fig 28 The distance should be 3 3...

Page 21: ...teners securing the friction wheel to the hub See Fig 32 i i illl CAUTION DRAINGASOLINEOUTDOORS AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME o Move the shifter lever into first 1 gear Loosen the four No_ 10 keps nuts securing the bearing plate See Fig 33 Do not remove the nuts NOTE Reassembly will be easier if you place a piece of tape over each of the carriage bolt heads on the inside of the motor mount before you re...

Page 22: ...uger shafL Install the new shear bolt and shear bolt spacer provided Reconnect the spark plug wire TO ADJUST TRACK Ifthe snowthrower does not moveforward evenly and the track slips slightly you need to check the track as follows Measure the distance between the top of the side plate and the inside of the track The distance should not be more than two 2 inches If the distance is greater you need to...

Page 23: ...tting to allow the engine to react to the previous adjustments IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHlCH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOU R NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECES...

Page 24: ...GINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing the fuel line Drain the fuel and reinstall the fuel lined FIG 39 Start the engine and run at SLOW idle speed until the engine stops from lack of fueL Drain the carburetor by pressing upward on the bowl drain See Fig_39 located below the carbure tor cover_ NOTE Fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL is an accept able alternative in mi...

Page 25: ...ews and Nuts Check Traction Cfutch Cable Adjustment See Cable AdjusLrnent Replace Sp_ Plug A_djustDrive Belts Lubricate All Pivot Points Lubricate Auger Shaft See Shear Bolt Replacement Lubricatesprockets and Chains Sparingly Track Assembly Drain Fuel Check Auger Ciuto Cabie Adjustment See Cable Adjustment Ii v i III ILILll J i i_ ii LUBRICATION CHART Lubricate Auger Shaft Coat with a clinging typ...

Page 26: ... fuel line check fuel supply add fresh gasoline Gasolinetoil mixture if 2 cycle ngine Set choke lever to RUN positio_ Use carburetor bowl drainto flush and refill withfresh fuel Adjust carburetor Step engine immediately and discont_ect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs If vibration continues have the unit serviced by a competent repairman Replace drive belt Adjust tr...

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Page 28: ...RAFTSMAN 23 SNOW THROWER 536 884811 Handle Assembly Repair Parts 60 3 1 3 59 1 _ 4 39 40 62 41 28 57 11 29 30 10 63 _132 33 64 52 22 16 19 17 18 18 17 24 26 17 16 7 17 45 51 21 43 28 48 49 46 47 5O 47 46 ...

Page 29: ...twasher Clutch Cabie 3 8 16 x 3 In Screw 3 8 In Lockwasher 3 8 16 Hex Nut Plastic Stop 3 8 16 Jam Nut REF NO 33 34 35 36 3 7 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 5 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 PART NO 71457 70984 308011 1672 1673 71035 304872 307399 17 148 71082 104 7O55 7058 7059 70993 7052 1162 71037 71071 71007 3903 3902 308146 308145 50780 307920 307918 309310 309312 71046 307148 P...

Page 30: ...4811 Motor Mount Assembly Repair Parts 49 53 91 8 51 58 60 5 62 6 65 57 18 54 52 37 55 70 68 _ 69 67 23 9i 90 13 8 29 31 32 ___ 5O 24 20 60 77 78 33 42 85 72 87 74 84 81 83 7 73 31 8O 12 15 44 26 45 47 46 48 33 25 87 88 71 14 89 88 3O ...

Page 31: ...r Pulley Shaft Levers Assembly Auger Brake Spring 5 In Impeller Pulley Special Traction Drive Belt Special Auger Drive Belt Shift Control Shaft REF t No I I 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 68 70 71 73 74 75 78 79 81 82 i 83 I 84 1 85 1 1 87 88 89 I 91 92 t 93 t 94 1 95 f 96 I 97 I PART NO 73812 71111 71461 85504 6105 6107 72531 53833 53832 71086 73811 85501 53831 53830 t t87 1 7105...

Page 32: ...CRAFTSMAN 23 SNOW THROWER 536 884811 Track Assembly Repair Parts 21 21 22 36 37 15 17 15 26 32 20 25 3O 19 42 43 29 26 25 18 19 15 16 15 14 11 22 37 33 24 35 19 26 19 2O 31 23 21 27 36 37 40 32 ...

Page 33: ...Drive Wheel Sprocket Chain 420 50 1 4 28 x 3 3 4 In Screw 1 4 In Flatwasher 1 4 28 Locknut 5 16 18 x t 2 In Screw 5 16 In BeIleville Washer NO 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 PART NO 5950 9724 302024 7074 301817 305299 308883 308882 308061 308056 9756 301819 71O35 70969 6403 304133 73840 308784 73826 9727 20465 PART NAME 1 2 In Flatwasher 4 3 4 In_Track Track Wheel S...

Page 34: ...CRAFTSMAN 23 SNOW THROWER 536 884811 Auger Housing Assembly Re o f il air Parts 29 32 3 15 16 18 33 36 35 38 38 28 3O 31 4O 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...6 inn Split Lockwasher 11 32 In Flatwasher Bearing Retainer R H Side Plate Danger Decal Read From Side 3 16 In_Square Key REF NO 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 PART NO 71032 309057 85480 71058 70142 308839 308053 73755 70141 73826 308052 308118 70993 70984 307912 7O983 736 9524 3943 53757 PART NAME 8 32 x 1 2 Ino Bolt Retainer w Stop Clip Chute Lower Chute Ring Clip 8 ...

Page 36: ...Shaft 23 Ino 5 16 24 Flange Locknut Oil Seal Quad Ring Flange Bearing 7 8 In Flatwasher 7 8 In Roller Bearing 7 8 In_Flatwasher 3 4 in_Key REF NO PART NO PART NAME 13 14 15 6 17 18 9 2O 21 22 23 24 36 53732 50683 50688 5373 t 895 53749 53743 53748 53730 897 896 912 1 3 4 In Worm Gear 3 4 In Flatwasher Retaining Ring Sleeve Bearing L_H Gear Box Housing 1 4 x 18 Pipe Plug Auger Gear Box Bearing 1 In...

Page 37: ...Washer 5 ISpring Brake 6 Dog Starter 7 Spring Dog 8 Pulley 9 Spring Rewind 10 Cover Spring 11 Housing Assyo Starter 12 Rope Starter Length 69 E_5 32 diaJ Handle Mitten Grip Not include with starter Part No 59O646 590599A 590600 590615 590601 590598 590616 590617 590645 590619 590620 590647 590451A 13 590574 _2 37 ...

Page 38: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 804072 IIIII II II IIIII L 48 218 221 J e _ _ 219 149 18 228 i I I I 11 102 ___31 9 290C I _ 186 203 30_i _ I85 f202 MODELandSERIAL 1 NUMBERS HERE i 38 ...

Page 39: ... 86 Valve Intake Std lncL No 86 Vafve Intake 32 oversize tncL No 86 Spring Valve Cap Valve spring Body Valve cover Element Valve body Gasket Valve cover Cover Breather I Ref I No r _ i 91 I 93 95 i 96 i 97 98 99 100 101 102 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 160 161 162 163 164 165 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 189 191 192 t93 194 195 196 197 198 201 202 203 i 204 J 205 J 210 211 216 217 21...

Page 40: ...n Gasket Set Ref No 305 tin original production the speed con trol assembly is riveted to the blower housing baffle Replacement speed control assembly includes screws and nutsfor mounting Replacement baffle has threaded hoies_ CARBURETOR NO 632107A I I 4 m b _ _ L _P _126 i31 15 24 11 J 18 12 13 14 15 17 I 23 _o 22 31 o 30 _ _ 32 Ref No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1t t2 13 t4 t5 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 2...

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Page 42: ... may be ordered through any Sears Service Center Department and most Sears Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536 884811 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 804072 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians Professional...

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