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Page 1: ...Inch Dual Stage 120V Electric Start SNOWTHROWER MODEL NO 536 886150 Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates 60179 U S A 340804 06 28t96 ...

Page 2: ... legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 k A CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs IMPORTANT Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the r...

Page 3: ...e cord on electric motors thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower 6o If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally stop the motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble 7o Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the operating position before unclogging the auger impe...

Page 4: ...ercised while using on steep sloping surfaces DO NOT USE SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of residences garages porches or other such structures or buildings dryers and the like Allow the engine to _ _ j _ _ cool before storing in any enclosure _ i _i_ _7 _ 2_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 Always refer to operator s manual ___ _ _ _J_ J_ __ _ _ _ _ instructions fo...

Page 5: ... wrenches or adjustable wrenches 2 9 16 inch wrenches or adjustable wrenches 2 3 4 inch wrenches or adjustable wrenches 1 Pliers to spread cotter pin 1 _ Screwdriver I Measuring tape or ruler The figure below shows the snow thrower in the shipping carton The figure below shows the snow thrower completely assembled References to the right or left hand side of the snow thrower are from the viewpoint...

Page 6: ...o the outside of the lower handle NOTE Make sure the cables are not caught between the upper and lower handle or on the gear select bracket Install hardware supplied in the parts bag Screws flatwashers lockwashers and Iocknuts into lower holes on handlesSee figure above Tighten screws in lower holes Upper handle tf_efthand f 3t8 nylon Iocknut End of Eye Bolt Cut tie securing upper crank rod to the...

Page 7: ...age bolt for tightness Locknut _ Snow Chute Flange _ _ _Carriage Bolts TO CHECK ADJUST CLUTCH CONTROL CABLES The control cables attached to the auger clutch lever and traction clutch lever as shown in figure below may need to be ad justed before you use your snow thrower For instructions on checking or adjusting the control cables See To Adjust Clutch Control Cables paragraph on page17 ve spring l...

Page 8: ...ction Drive Lever PropeEs the snow thrower forward and in reverse Speed Shifter Lever Selects the speed of 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 Height Adjust Skids Adjusts the ground clearanc...

Page 9: ...his manual for future reference Engine Engine Off Choke Off Fast Slow Stop Fuel Oii Primer Start Run Button Drive Clutch Auger Clutch Ignition Key insert to run pult out to stop _ r t lPus tO f _ _ engage J electric start Auger Drive Lever Traction Drive Lever Primer Button Recoil Starter Handle Speed Lever Crank Assembly Chute Deflector Chute Choke Control Throttle Ignition Control Key Starter Bu...

Page 10: ...urn the crank assembJy to set the direc tion of the snow throwing Loosen the wing knob on the chute de flector and move the deflector to set the distance Move the deflector UP for more distance DOWN for less distance Then tighten the wing knob see figure below TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD To shift release the traction drive Iever and move the speed shifter lever to the speed you desire Ground spee...

Page 11: ...changed after the first 2 hours of operation to extend engine fife FILL GAS Fill Dipstick NOTE Oil level must be between full and add mark WARNING Experience indicates that alco hol blended fuels called gasohol or those using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and for mation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage ...

Page 12: ...ole receptacle is not available at the point your starter will normally be used one should be installed by a licensed electrician When connecting 120 volt AC power cord always connect the cord to the switch box t2 on the engine first then plug the other end into the three hole grounded receptacle_ When disconnecting power cord always unplug the end in the three hole grounded receptacle first Plug ...

Page 13: ...st the starter If the starter still fails to turn engine repeat the two previous steps until the starter en gages Then continue with the directions for cold start To help prevent possible freeze up of recoil starter and engine controls proceed as fol lows after each snow removal job With the engine running pull the starter rope hard with a continuous full arm stroke three or four times Pulling of ...

Page 14: ...as been completed allow the engine to idle for a few minutes which will melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use Remove ice and snow accumulation and a I debris from the entire snow thrower and flush with water if possible to re move all salt or other chemicals Wipe snow thrower dry PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSE POWER 5 5 HP DISPLACEMENT 11 88 cu...

Page 15: ...f the season and or before storage To Lubricate Position speed selector lever in first gea_ Turn disc drive plate clockwise by hand until grease zerk is clearly visible at front center See figure below Rubber_ Friction Shalt Wheet Disc Require No Lubrication Friction Wheel Grea Bearing Assembl Placecain in gap between friction wheel and disc dr_ve late r E_ Grease Zerk Po_nt grease should be visib...

Page 16: ... dipstick securely each time you check the oil level OIL RECOMMENDATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG_Select the oil s viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE For extreme cold operating condi tions of 0 and below use a partial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier starting NOTE Although multi viscosity oils improve starting...

Page 17: ... is 14 to 17 PSL See side of tire for maximum inflation Do not exceed sidewall maximum pressure on tire Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts secur ing the scraper bar to the auger housing Adjust _he scraper bar to the proper posi tion Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts mak ing sure that the scraper bar is parallel with the working surface For extended operation the scraper bar may be reversed If th...

Page 18: ... will need the assistance of a second person while replacing the belts Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by re moving the fuef line at the carburetor Drain the gas into a container and reinstall the fuel line A CAUTION Drain the gasoline out doors away from fire or flame AUGER DRIVE BELT If your snow thrower will not discharge snow and the auger drive belt see figure below isdamaged replace it...

Page 19: ...move the belt cover See last figure on page 18 Engage the auger drive clutch lever Measure the distance between the bett guides and the belt See next figure The distance should be 3 32 for each guide If adjustment is necessary loosen the belt guide mounting bolts Move the belt guides to the correct position Tighten the mounting bolts Reinstall the belt cover Reconnect the spark plug wire i _ _ j D...

Page 20: ...n the auger housing Use of a harder bolt will destroy the protection provided by the shear bolt Shear Bolt _ _Shear Bolt _ Spacer Bearing PlateBolts Fasteners Bolts and nuts Unit Standing on Auger Housing End Remove the bottom panel see second figure on page 19 Remove the three 3 fasteners securing the friction wheel to the hub see second figure above Remove the four bolts securing the bear ing pl...

Page 21: ...r does not accelerate from low speed to high speed properly adjust the high speed screw out in 1 8 turn increments until the problem is resolved Let the en gine run for 30 seconds between settings IMPORTANT Never tamper with the en gine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governe...

Page 22: ...ine stops Then drain remaining gasoline from car buretor by pressing upward on bowl drain located on the bottom of carburetor see first figur e on page 21 ff yOUdo 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 minimize gum deposits and acids If the tank is al most empty mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in...

Page 23: ...ged in auger CORRECTION Replace defective plug Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel Clean fuel line check fuel sup ply add fresh gasoline gaso l ne oiI mixture if 2 cycle engine Move choke lever to OFF position Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel I i Adjust carburetor Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and mak...

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Page 25: ...dir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Pr...

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