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Page 1: ...e Free WheelingTrack 120V Electric Start SNOWTHROWER MODEL NO 536 888400 i 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 760817 11103 97 ...

Page 2: ... THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal fights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 _ Look for this symbol to point out iroportant safety precautions It means ATTENTIONI Become alertll Your safety is Involved Z_ CAUTION Always spark disconnect plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spa...

Page 3: ...or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Exercise extreme caution when operat ing on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage and repair the damage...

Page 4: ...enclosure 3 Always refer to operator s manual instructions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period Contents of Parts Bag actual size 1 Owner s Manual not shown 2 Parts Bags not shown Non Assembly Parts ere found In the toolbox located on top of the bett cover 4 Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary 5 Run the snow thrower a few minu...

Page 5: ... first use check the track for tension and adjust if necessary See the Track Adjustment paragraph in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Check track adjustment and fasteners regularly Z_ CAUTION Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while assembling snow thrower TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 Knife to cut carton and plasticties 2 1 2 inchwrenches or adjustable wrenches 2 9116 inc...

Page 6: ...ts into lower holes on handles See figure above Tighten screws in lower holes Rotate upper crank rod into the operating position See figure below Upper Crank Upper handle Rod In Left hand Eye Bolt End of Eye Bolt 5 16 Look washer 16X2 Screw Loosen but do not remove the nylon lock nut on the eye bolt assembly in the left hand upper holes of the lower handle See next figure Cut tie secudng upper cra...

Page 7: ... NOT remove carriage bolt over worm gear Position snow chute on snow chute flange and align the three holes in the snow chute with holes in the snow chute flange as shown in figure below Install carriage bolts from inside of chute as shown in figure below flatwashers and nuts 13ghtencarriage bolts securely Be careful not to overt _hten See figure below Tum crank assembly clockwise and make sure al...

Page 8: ...bly 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 KIIck Pin Changes the track drive from normal to free wheel drive which allows the unit to be transported easily without the en gine being started Weight Transfer System When engaged by lifting up on the upper handle...

Page 9: ...e location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference I I Engine Engine Off Choke On Fast Slow Stop Fuel Oil Start Run Pdmer Button insert to run _ engage Drive Clutch Auger Clutch k electdc start Recoil Starter Handle Pdmer Button Auger Lever IDrive Lever Lever Pedal Throttle IgniUon Control Electric Starter Button Toolbox Height Skids Shear Pin ...

Page 10: ...y Extra Deep Speed 3 Light Speed 4 Very Light Speeds 5 6 Transport only Engage the traction drive lever as shown in figure below left hand As the snow thrower starts to move maintain a firm hold on the handles and guide the snow thrower along the clearing path Do not attempt to push the snow thrower To move the snow thrower backward move the speed shifter lever into first or second reverse and eng...

Page 11: ...e opposite side of the unit NOTE If unit does not move when engine is started check the pin locations Pins on both sides of unit should be in the normal drive position for unit to move i BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE FILL OIL NOTE Engine may already contain some residual oil Check frequently when filling the crankcase This snow thrower was shipped with a con tainer of 5W30 motor oil This oil must be ...

Page 12: ...e engine has sufficient oil The snow thrower engine is equipped with a _2 120 volt A C electric starter and recoil starter Before starting the engine be cer tain that you have read the following infor mation COLD START Be sure the auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged released position Move the throttle controRo _ FAST position See figure on page 9 Remove the keys from the pl...

Page 13: ...mer button see figure on page 9 while covering the vent hole as fallows Remove finger from primer button be tween primes Do not prime if temperature is above 50oR Two times if temperature is 50 F to 15 F Four times if temperature is below 15 1 Pull the recoil starter handle rapidly Do not allow the handle to snap back but al low it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle A...

Page 14: ...moved immediately after it falls For complete snow removal slightly over lap each path previously taken Usa more overlap in deep snow to prevent overload ing The snow should be discharged down wind whenever possible In windy condi tions lower the chute deflector to direct discharged snow close to the ground where it is less likely to blow into un wanted areas For normal usage set the skids so that...

Page 15: ...have been subjected to op erator abuse or negligence To receive full LubricateDisc Ddve Plate Zerk value from the warranty the operator must witha Hi Temp EP Moly Grease maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual The above chart is provided to assist the operator in properly maintaining the snow thrower Some adjustments will need to be made pe riodicafly to property maintain your snow ...

Page 16: ...l excess grease found on friction disc hub CAUTION Do not allow grease to contact friction wheel and disc drive plate Fdctlon Wheel Shaft Disc Require No Lubdcation Plate Friction Wheel Beadng Placecoiningap between friction wheel anddiscddve plate I _3 Graase Zerk grease shouldbe visible LUBRICATION Hex Shaft and Gears Hex shaft and gears require no lubrication All bearings and bushings are lifet...

Page 17: ...ark plug is tightened securely into the engine and the spark plug wire is attached to the spark plug If a torque wrench is available torque plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds Clean the area around the spark plug base before removal to prevent dirt from entering the engine Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically at 030 inch z_CAUTION Always disconnect the spark plug wire and tie back away fro...

Page 18: ...sition resting on the plastic bumper The control cables are correctly adjusted when the center of the Z fitting is in the center of the hole and there is no droop in the cable See figure below ControlLever mustbe Infull whenchecking P_asticBumper If adjustment is necessary Remove fuel from tank and stand blower on end Disconnect the Z fitting from drive lever Pull rubber boot off the top of the sp...

Page 19: ... separate hinged by bottom two bolts Remove old belt from the auger drive pul ley Install the original equipment replacement belt in reverse order of removal Position drive belt onto the auger drive pulley Adjust the belt guides see To Adjust The Belt Guides paragraph on page 20 Reinstall the belt cover Check clutch control cable adjustment see page 18 Reconnect spark plug wire TRACTION DRIVE BELT...

Page 20: ...check the traction drive belt the traction drive cable or the friction wheel If the friction wheel is damaged it will need to be replaced see the To Replace Friction Wheel paragraph on pages 20 and 21 If the friction wheel is not worn check the ad justment as follows Disconnect the spark plug wire Drain the gasoline from the gas tank Stand snow thrower on the auger housing end Remove the bottom pa...

Page 21: ...shear bolt Your replacement shear bolts are found in your tool box located on belt cover IMPORTANT To ensure safety and perfor mance levels only originalequipment shear bolts should be used When replacingshear bolts be sure to replace shear bolt spacers To replace a broken shear bolt proceed as follows Move the throttle to O STOP and turn off all controls Disconnect the spark plug wire Be sure all...

Page 22: ... to make any necessary adjustments TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG NOTICE This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Inteder ence Causing Equipment Regulations NOTICE This engine complies with all cur rent Australian and New Zealand limitations regarding electromagnetic interference If you have difficulty starting your snow thrower you may need to bdjust or replace the s...

Page 23: ...e stops Then drain remaining gasoline from car buretor by pressing upward on bowl drain located on the bottom of carburetor see figure below If you do not want to remove gasoline use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No 33500 Add fuel stabilizer to any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits and acids If the tank is almost empty mix stabilizer with...

Page 24: ...f auger con lrol cable _ om or damaged friction wheel Auger drive belt loose or damaged Auger control cable not adjusted correctly Shear bolt broken Discharge chute clogged Foreign object lodged in auger Weight transfer disengaged Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs If vibration continues have the unit ser viced by a Craftsman ser...

Page 25: ... Hvsptlk Screw 5 16 24x1 00 710024 120638 _ 3949 120638 910828 3949 120638 910828 Guide Rod BeltLH Washer Hvsptlk Screw 5 16 24xl 00 Note Always use original equipment parts Use of service replacement partsotherthanoriginalparts mayvoidyourwarranty 25 REF NO 51 53 57 58 59 60 63 67 68 69 326928F PART NAME PART NO 579855 579854 579932 73840 586251 586253 581264 313826 120382 39573 Washer Crankshaft...

Page 26: ...Cable Bracket Compact Cable Auger ClutchCont Shield Cable Screw 3 8 16xl 25 Idler Pulley REF NO 115 133 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 148 149 160 161 162 163 342573A PART NAME PART NO 41529 313854 579872 180077 73795 579865 71038 313854 180124 313843 41529 760478 310169 71067 760539 Nut 3 8 16 Hxctrlkjam Spring Tension Return Lever Idler Arm Traction Screw 5 16 18x 75 Flatwasher 328x 125x 075 Bushin...

Page 27: ...ing Trunion Ring Retaining Flatwasher 680xt 12x 06C Bearing Ball Key Square Pulley V3L Wave Washer Flatwasher 281x1 00x 063 Washer Sptlk Screw 1 4 20x 75 Bearing Retainer Assy REF I NO 231 235 240 243 244 245 246 247 249 250 255 256 270 271 275 276 277 278 313995K PART NAME PART NO 780055 579858 579897 462 71074 337029 313883 11871 303008 579858 334163 780055 334163 780055 579893 334163 780055 579...

Page 28: ... 20 Mac Lock Nut 1 4 20 Hexkeps Screw 3 8 16x 50 Tap Oil Seal Beadng Flanged Flatwasher 752x1 24x 093 Shaft AugerOutput Gasket Gear Case Gear Worm REF NO PART NO 316 431787 320 50221 321 583125 322 580295 323 454565 324 48275 325 313828 326 50304 327 9566 340 760194 853 1341 454565 PART NAME I Key Woodruff 61 Bearing Flanged Shaft Worm Imp ThrustCollar Spring Pin Flatwasher 752x1 24x 093 Beadng Ro...

Page 29: ...Ball Screw 5 16 18x 75 Nut 5 16 15 Reghex Housing Assy RatchetFastener Screw 3 8 16x 75 Washer Regsptlk Nut 3 8 16 Hexctdk Blade Scraper 24 Cart Bolt 1 4 20x 75 Nut 1 4 20 WhlzJock Auger Assy LH Auger Assy RH REF _10 PART NO 522 523 3943 524 525 95t7 526 711862 527 9357 540 780061 541 340720 542 120393 543 120638 544 120376 PART NAME Screw 1 4o20xl 75 Spacer Sleeve Nut 1 4 20 Reghexctdk Flanged Be...

Page 30: ...4 20 Mac Lock Spacer 755x1 20x1 300 Ratwasher 765x1 12x 06 Sprocket Track Drive Track 4 75 Flatwasher 656xl 31x 07 Ring Ret Pin Klik 25xl 62 IdlerShaft 4 75 Track REF NO PART NO 681 579597 682 318720 688 579597 689 302847 700 580657 853 701 6001 702 120638 703 120378 705 580652 706 71072 707 45171 710 302618 711 71067 712 580634 713 782585 319057D PART NAME Flatwasher 656x1 31x 07 Wheel SD 6 25OD ...

Page 31: ...t 5 16 18 Reghex Stop Red PlasUc Kitfor RH Handle Assy Kitfor LH Handle Assy ClutchPin Nut Push On Bumper Rect Cable Clutch Spdng Tension REF NO 744 745 746 750 751 752 753 754 755 i756 1757 341131A PART NO 1673 782585 308146 339541 853 180079 120638 120376 309436 337407 653 180087 300303 PART NAME Spdng Auger Clutch Nut 1 4 20 Reghexctdk Boot ClutchSpring Handle Lower Screw 5 16 18xl 00 Washer Hv...

Page 32: ... _03 804 605 806 607 808 6O9 610 611 32 PART NO 340720 12021 71038 6711 12021 6711 120393 120638 120393 13527 120376 126358 760990 853 760989 11780 305216 586280 120393 71038 760268 760987 585214 853 302628 71067 782585 337227 585193 337160E PART NAME Can Bolt 5 16 18x 75 Washer Plastic Nut 5 16 18 HexNylon PlasticWash6r PlasticWasher PlasticWasher Flatwasher 344x 69x 065 Washer Hvsptik Flatwasher...

Page 33: ...crew 1 4 20x 63 Wahhtap Rod Assy Chute Lwr i Grommet 401Dx 435WD I_rkt Mating Chute Ctrl Screw 1 4 20x 50 Nut 1 4 20 Reghexctrlk Block Univ Piv 375x 250 REF NO 863 864 865 866 867 868 869 87O 871 872 876 877 339545B PART NO 578309 578060 579493 581618 148 308145 124829 71072 309344 71046 585195 565196 PART NAME Pin Clevis Pin Univ Join 3 6x1100 Pin Cotter 06x 50 Bolt Eye 3 8 16x6 00 Grommet Eye Bo...

Page 34: ...14005 F PART NAME PART NO 1760971 313892 70141 302922 760972 761148 761079 3902 3903 340047 760983 Decal 9 Impeller Decal Danger Chute Decal Danger Auger Decal Danger English Decal Craftsman Decal 6 24 ES Decal Danger Chute Decal Traction Dr Engage Decal Gear Selector Decal Gear Selector Decal Toolbox 34 ...

Page 35: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 985503 3701 _ 365 38O 222 37 119 1 35 ...

Page 36: ...CR AFI SMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 985503 J 287 0 327 36 ...

Page 37: ...ResistorSpark Plug RN4C Vavle Spdng Valve SpdngCap Push Rod Guide RockerArmStud RockerArm Nut 1 4 28 Push Rod RockerArmCover Gasket Rocket ArmCover Screw 1 4 20x31 64 BraathorTube Nut 1 4 20 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 Ref Part No 183 36867 184 26756 185 33631 186 36711 186B 36652 200 36824A 206 610973 207 36632 209 650821 215 32410 219 36868 1220 35438 222 28820 223 650451 224 36581 253 36701 254 36702 260 ...

Page 38: ... 8 11 12 13 590733 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590709 590734 590535 590574 PART NAME Rewind Starter _vParing Pin Incl 4 sher Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pulley RewindSpring StarterHsingAssy StarterRope Length98 x9 64 dla MittenGrip Handle includedw starter 38 ...

Page 39: ...13 PART NO 590749 590599A 590600 590679 590601 590698 590680 590412 590682 590750 590535 590574 PART NAME RewindStarter SpringPin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spdng Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spdng Starter HsingAssy Starter Rope MLength 98 x9 64 dla itten Grip Handle includedw starter 39 ...

Page 40: ...hrotter Shutter Shutter Screw Choke Shaft LeverAssy Choke Shutter Choke PositioningSpring Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw _TensionSpring Idle RastrictorScrew Idle RestrictorScrew Cap Float BowlAssy Inc132 33 Float Shaft REF PART NO 28 29 30 31 32 33 36 37 4O 44 47 48 4O NO 632019 631028 631021 631022 27136A 27554 640019 632547 64OO59 27110 630748 631027 PART NAME Float Float Bow...

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Page 42: ...pedir 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 ...

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