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Page 1: ...Auger Propelled SNOW THROWER Electric Start MODEL NO 536 885211 I B Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A F001019M 04 27 99 ...

Page 2: ...rranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other dghts which may vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Look for this symbol to point out Important safety precautions It means ATTENTION Become alertllt Your safety is involved CAUTION Always turn key to OFF position and remove key to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting ad...

Page 3: ...te this machine safely Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while perform ing an adjustment or repair to protect your_ eyes from foreign objects that may be I thrown from the snow thrower Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Exercise extreme caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in r...

Page 4: ...ts while the engine is running except when specifically recommended by the manu facturer Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Run the snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the auger impeller Z_ WARNING This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved for est covered brush covered or ...

Page 5: ...per handle to remove packaging on the control panel and discard Loosen the tee knobs on each side of the upper handle See figure on this page Raise the upper handle to the operating position NOTE Make sure the cables are not caught between the upper and lower handle Check to be sure the clutch cable is not caught in the handle Tighten the tee knobs Chute Control Rod CHECKLIST Before you operate yo...

Page 6: ...er Control Bar Starts and stops the auger which propels the snow thrower Chute Control Rod Changes the direc tion of snow discharge Chute Deflector Changes the distance the snow is thrown Discharge Chute Changes the direction the snow is thrown Ignition Switch Key Must be inserted and turned to the ON position to start the engine Choke Control Used to start a cold en gine Primer Button Injects fue...

Page 7: ...on and formation of acids dunng 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 Start engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use carburetor bowl drain to empty residual gasoline from float chamber See figure in Storage section page 16 Use fresh fuel n...

Page 8: ...the house Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline to ensure volatility Gasoline is intended to be used as a fuel for internal combustion engines therefore do not use gasoline for any other purpose Since many children like the smell of gasoline keep it out of their reach be cause the fumes are dangerous to inhale as well as being explosive 4 1 U S gallon fuel mix TO STOP ENGINE To stop the ...

Page 9: ...to start foBow the Cold En gine Start instructions on this page _ CAUTION This starter is equipped to operate on 120 volt AC household current Follow all instructions carefully as set forth in the To Slart Engine section When connecting 120 volt AC power cord always connect the cord to the switch box on the engine first then plug the other end into the household receptacle When disconnecting the 1...

Page 10: ...on the depth and weight of the snow Experience will establish the most effective method of using the snow thrower under different conditions DRY AND AVERAGE SNOW Snow up to eight inch depth can be removed rapidly and easily by walking at a moderate rate For snow or drifts of a greater depth you may find itdesirable to slow your pace to allow the discharge chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly as...

Page 11: ...ghten any loose fasteners AFTER EACH USE Run the machine to clear the auger of SCOW Remove all snow and slush from the snow thrower to prevent freezing of auger or controls LUBRICATION AS REQUIRED Lubricate the flange on the discharge chute before storage See To Remove Top Cover instructions on page 12 See Lubrication Chart diagram for lubrication points and type of lubricant v v LUBRICATION CHART...

Page 12: ...TO ADJUST THE AUGER CONTROL CABLE The auger control cable is set at the factory for proper operation If you need to adjust the cable because the control bar does not prop edy engage or disengage the auger do the following Remove Z hook from the auger control bar See second figure on this page Slide the boot toward the loose end of the cable See last figure on this page Push the cable down through ...

Page 13: ...ead screwdriver NOTE If the top cover is already removed omit this step Remove the one screw holding the belt cover to the bottom cover Use a large flat head screwdriver Grasp the bottom portion of the belt cover and pun down and out to remove Reinstall in reverse order Bolts to be T removed from Screws to be removed from Top Chute Cover Shield Fasteners Lower Chute to be removed from removed Belt...

Page 14: ... the idler pulley end placing the belt between the brake pad and rollerwith belt ribs down Release belt pulley Attach new belt to the engine pulley and auger pulley Make sure the belt is seated properly TO REPLACE THE AUGER Remove the belt cover see To Remove Belt Cover paragraph on page 13 and the drive belt See the Drive Belt Replace ment paragraph on page 14 Remove the auger pulley see figure b...

Page 15: ...y it must be replaced See page 10 for the proper replacement plug Set the gap between the electrodes of the new spark plug at 030 inch Next install the spark plug in the cylinder head Torque plug to 18 to 20 ft lb If you do not use a torque wrench tighten the plug firmly See figure below 030 Push the spark plug wire onto the spark plug Reinstall the access panel ENGINE SERVICE Unless the operator ...

Page 16: ...place Spark Plug paragraph on page 15 To remove gasoline run the engine until the tank is empty and the engine stops Then drain remaining gasoline from carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located on the bottom of carburetor See next figure If you do not want to remove gasoline a fuel stabilizer such as Craftsman fuel stabilizer No 33500 may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to mini...

Page 17: ...en all bolts and make all necessary repairs If vibration continues have the unit serviced by a Craftsman service repairman Drive belt loose or damaged Incorrect adjustment of auger con trol cable Auger drive belt loose or damaged Auger control cable not adjusted correctly Discharge chute clogged Damaged auger Repair or replace auger assem bly Units fails to Replace drive belt propel itself Adjust ...

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