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Page 1: ... mounted to it Chains are required for traction while removing snow Rear drawbar mounted weights are also recommended to increase traction in severe conditions CAU1ION Saf ty Instructions Before using this snow toq wer Assembly read this manual and follow all Operation its Safety rules and Operating Maintenance t t _ Ins ruc Ions Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffmen Estates IL 60179 USA ...

Page 2: ...G THE SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO 0 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES IWNOIS 60179 Please read and keep this manual The instructions will When right and lett are mentioned in this manual it enable you to assemble and main...

Page 3: ...xed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them Never deliberately run tractor or snow thrower into or over any foreign objects Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop Never place hands or feet near the snow auger in the deflector discharge chute or near any moving parts wile the tractor or snow thrower is running Always keep clear of discharge chute 3 Uses care when pulling ...

Page 4: ...tional hitches or conversion kits those that do are indicated and are designed for easy attaching and detaching SNOW THROWER PERFORMANCE TIRE CHAINS WHEEL WEIGHTS DRAW BAR WEIGHT BAR TRACTOR CAB HOLDS 55 LB WHEEL WEIGHT TO TRACTOR DRAW BAR KNOW YOUR TIRE SIZE KNOW YOUR TIRE SIZE TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty closely spaced extra large cross links give smooth ride outstanding traction WHEEL WEIGHTS fo...

Page 5: ...ENSION UFT HANDLE SNOW THROWER CRAFTSMAIf OWNER S MANUAL REAR MOUNTING BRACKET BOX OF PARTS CHUTE CONTROL ROO SUPPORT o 110 LEFT FRONT HANGER RIGHT FRONT HANGER CHUTE CONTROL ROD SUPPORT ANCHOR BAG OF HARDWARE 2 MOUNTING ANCHOR RAMP ANCHOR 2 UFT ASSIST SPRINGS REAR MOUNTING BRACKET 2 V BELT for horizontal crankshaft tractor only 5 ...

Page 6: ...o different style tractors There will be some parts that are not used depending on which model tractor you mount the snow thrower to AJways follow the instructions in your owner s manual for proper fit up I I I I I I I L FIG 1 PREPARATION OF THE TRACTOR FOR MOUNTING THE SNOW THROWER BEFORE USING YOUR SNOW THROWER WINTERIZE YOUR TRACTOR Check and set tire pressure See Tractor Manual Change Tractor ...

Page 7: ...I I ON THESE L1NES ___ I I I I Remove the idler bracket from the tractor Relocate the V Belt Adjustment decal on the idler bracket Locate the Notch Template on the face of the idler bracket Centerpunch and drill two 3 8 diameter holes at top corners of notch Sawcut from bottom edge to drilled holes Bend area of notch approximately 90 to the front of idler bracket Cut off bent tab flush with front ...

Page 8: ...wo retainer springs in a plastic bag and tie Drain and refill gas tank with fresh gas NOTE In cold climate areas the gasoline sold at stations is winterized for cold weather starting r problems Do Not use gasoline purchased during the summer Clean and gap spark plugs Replace if electrodes are burned or damaged Inspect clean and or replace Air Cleaner Check Battery Fluid Level and add water to fill...

Page 9: ...IG 5 TO ASSEMBLE THE LEFT FRONT HANGER NOTE You may need to drill two holes in the tractor frame of pre 1995 tractors Place three 3 8 x 1 Hex Bolts and three Nylock Nuts on the left foot pad before starting to assemble See Fig 6 Place the Left Front Hanger on the left side of the Tractor Frame with the clevis to the outside of the Tractor Frame 8 Align one hole in the rear of the Left Front Hanger...

Page 10: ...left side of the tractor frame See Fig 9 Position the Crank Rod Support Anchor over the two holes and secure it in the front hole with one 3 8 x 1 114 Bolt See Fig 9 Place the Height Indicator Pointer over the rear hole parallel with the Crank Rod Support Anchor and secure it with one 3 8 x 1 114 Bolt See Fig 9 Place 5 16 x 1 114 Hex Bolt through 5 16 Lock Washer one 11132 x 1 112 Flat Washer Heig...

Page 11: ...Front Mounting Bracket and Upper Mounting Frame and secure with a 3 8 Lock Nut ASSEMBLE REAR MOUNTING BRACKETS Place Rear Mounting Bracket on the outside at each side of the Upper Mounting Frame Brackets must be angled up See Fig 12 Align holes and secure Left Rear Mounting Bracket with two 3 8 x 1 Hex Bolts and two 3 8 Lock Nuts Align holes and secure Right Rear Mounting Bracket with one 3 8 x 1 ...

Page 12: ...TE AUGER HOUSING 1 5 16 18 NYLOCK HEX NUT FIG 14 Move the Chute Control Cable up from the Stack of the Auger Housing onto the bottom of the Discharge Chute NOTE Make sure top strand coming off Chute Control Cable Assembly goes around front of Discharge Chute Place both loops of the Chute Control Cable over the 1 4 Hex Bolt and the 1 4 Flat Washer on the right hand side of the Discharge Chute While...

Page 13: ...sed position Position Snow Thrower directly in front of your Tractor Place ramp on top of Snow Thrower Lift Bar positioning ramp anchor over it as far right as possible Roll Tractor forward until right front tire makes contact with the ramp Roll right front tire by hand forward over ramp Remove ramp from Snow thrower Lift Bar Position Upper Mounting Frame in line with Tractor Frame Lift rear of Up...

Page 14: ...lt incorrectly Upper V belt Tension will need to be set after Snow Thrower is installed to Tractor Belt Gage must extend through a slot in the side of Upper Mounting Frame Check Belt Gage to see that it has not been removed from slot during installation Pull Chain Toggle outward until Spring Clip is tight against the inside of the Anchor Bracket Insert Hair Cotter Pin through Chain Toggle to maint...

Page 15: ...ulley Replace hood and grill IDLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY PULL FORWARDi TO LOOSEN BELT FOR EASIER BELT INSTALLATION FIG 22 FIG 23 REVERSE SKID SHOES The skid shoes are mounted with the flange to the inside for shipping and must be reversed for operating Remove the three bolts washers and nuts from each skid shoe See fig 23A Turn the flange of each skid shoe to the outside Reinstall the three bolts with ...

Page 16: ... end of the Lift Assist Spring into the hole of the Channel Box Bracket and the other end into the last link of the Chain and Toggle Pull on Toggle end of Chain and Toggle exerting slight pressure on Lift Assist Spring then insert Large Hair Cotter Pin through Chain just above Mounting Anchor If Chain and Spring are not taunt you must apply slightly more pressure Assemble Lift Assist Spring on rig...

Page 17: ...E CONTROL ROD LIFT ASSIST SPRINGS FIG 27 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH starts and stops Snow DISCHARGE CHUTE holds snow together for controlled Auger discharge SNOW THROWER UFT HANDLE selects Snow removal SNOW DEFlECTOR controls snow discharge distance or transport position rhis will replace Mower Lift Handle SKlD SHOES controls distance Scraper is set from for Snow Thrower Attachments ground CHUTE CON...

Page 18: ...o the right side of the Tractor and turn it to the left for the opposite effect SNOW DISCHARGE DISTANCE CONTROL The distance snow will be discharged can be adjusted by moving the Snow Deflector To increase distance snow is discharged pull down on Snow Deflector Control Handle and lock in position TO REMOVE SNOW Turn Discharge Chute Control Rod to desired direction of discharge Move Snow Deflector ...

Page 19: ...be removed as soon as possible after it falls In deep drifted or banked snow It Will be necessary to use full throttle and a slow f0rward ground speed Drive the Snow Auger Into the snow depress Tractor Clutch Brake Pedal an d allow Snow Auger to clear snow Repeat thiS method until a path is cleared On second pass overlap the first enough to allow the Sno Auger to handle the snow without repeated s...

Page 20: ...ired Check and Adjust Snow Auger Chain Tension V Check and Adjust Lift Height t Skid Shoes V Discharge Chute Drive Tube y Lift Assist Springs V Discharge Chute V LUBRICATION CHART CD General purpose grease Light Machine Oil SAE30 API S6 the Snow Thrower with standard garden hose BEFORE EACH USE Check Snow Auger Chain Tension and lubncate Check unit for loose fasteners Check V Belt Adjustments Belt...

Page 21: ...SERVICE NOTES DATE DATE SERVICE SERVICE DATE DATE SERVICE SERVICE DATE DATE SERVICE SERVICE DATE DATE SERVICE SERVICE DATE DATE SERVICE SERVICE DATE DATE SERVICE SERVICE 20 ...

Page 22: ...in lower pulley position and secure with bolt two washers lock washer and nut Roll V belt over the top pulley of the snow thrower mounting frame Check V belt for proper installation Make sure narrow V side is engaged with each pulley NOTE If V belt adjustment is moved to the lower position and Idler Pulley tension is used up we recommend that you replace the V belt before the snow season UPPER V B...

Page 23: ...TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL CRANK SHAFT ENGINES ONLY V BSLT TOO LOOSE I _ I I I J _ r I I UPPER MOUNTING FRAME DOUBLE PULLEY BRAKE SPRING ONE BOLT JAM NUT FIG 32 22 ...

Page 24: ...NSION Loosen two nuts and one bolt Loosen jam nut 1 4 turn Loosen bolt until belt Gage Run Indicator is within Upper Mounting Frame Retighten jam nut against frame Retighten two nuts and one bolt Recheck Belt Gage Run Indicator to make sure it stays within Upper Mounting Frame after securing double pulley NOTE When adjusting V Belt always set Belt Gage Run Indicator to maximum tension This will al...

Page 25: ...RAVEL I I I I SIDE I II I J I rE 1I I I r r __ 1 I lum1l _ 1_ t I I J SLACK SIDE NUT LOCK I WASHER ASSEMBUES LOWER MOUNTING I F E I I 1 2 ADJU5nNG 1 2 MOUNTING NUTS NUTS 1 AUGER HOUSING L I BaT GAGE RUN WINDOW I I I I 1 4 to 3 a I I SLACK SIDE DIREcnON OF TRAVEL TIGHT SIDE _ SNOW AUGER CHAIN FIG 33 24 BELT GAGE BELT GAGE RUN WINDOW RUN WINDOW BELT GAGE RUN WINDOW BOLT TOO LOOSE BOLT TOO TIGHT BOLT...

Page 26: ...ghten 1 2 Adjusting Nuts to secure Snqw Auger Chain adjustment After adjusting Snow Auger Chain check lower V Belt Gage Run Window and adjust if necessary See lower V Belt Instructions If bolt is below Belt Gage Run Window Lower V Belt Replace spark plug wire s and resume snow removal is too loose and you must tighten Lower V Belt tension TO TIGHTEN LOWER V BELT Loosen four Nut Lockwasher Assembli...

Page 27: ...I J 1 1 II CHAIN GUARD DRIVEPUUEY GUARD JACK SHAFT PlIUEY I ADJU5nNG NUT r I _ J _ r I L 4 J SNOW AUGER SNOW AUGER CHAIN 1 2 BOLT INTERNAL TOOTH WASHER FIG 34 26 UFTBAR 1 FlAT WASHERS COTTER PIN ...

Page 28: ... Pulley Guard to the Rear of the Auger Housing Reassemble Upper V Belt to Snow Thrower following Upper V Belt replacement Reinstall Snow Thrower to Tractor NOTE AJways check V Belt Tension and adjust if required after assembling new V Belts SNOW AUGER CHAIN REPLACEMENT Loosen the Mounting Nut on the right side of the Jackshaft two full turns Loosen the Mounting Nut on the left side of the Jackshaf...

Page 29: ...SKID SHOES FOR USE ON GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS OR UNEVEN SURFACES Place Snow Thrower in raised position Place 2 X 4 blocks under both ends of the scraper Lower Snow Thrower Scraper onto 2 X 4 blocks Loosen six Nuts on the outside of the Auger Housing which secure the Skid Shoes Allow Skid Shoes to drop to the ground Retighten six Nuts securing Skid Shoes Lower Snow Thrower to ground level NOTE Make sure b...

Page 30: ... turns each way both ends of equal length This will allow equal angle of Discharge Chute in both directions DISCHARGE CHUTE TUBE EYE BOLT I HAIR COnER PIN j MOUNTING ANCHOR LIFT ASSIST SPRINGS FIG 38 The Lift Springs Fig 39 assist in carrying the weight of the Snow Thrower For extra scraping ability in packed or hardened snow reduce tension of Lift Assist Springs With Snow Thrower in the raised po...

Page 31: ... the way around SNOW THROWER DOES NOT OPERATE Upper V Belt too loose Make necessary upper V Belt Adjustments Upper or lower V Belt not in Pulley Grooves Check upper and lower V Belts and place back Into grooves Snow Auger Chain rolled or failed Reposition and adjust or replace Snow Auger Chain BURNED RUBBER SMELL Improperly adjusted V Belts Check V Belt Adjustments Run Gages Upper V Belt outside o...

Page 32: ... if anything or anyone is under it Remove Left Locating Pin from Left Front Hanger Allow Snow Thrower to drop to the ground Roll right front tire by hand rearward over Lift Bar Collect all loose Hardware and place In a plastic bag which should be tied to your Snow Thrower for storage Locating Pins two Medium Hair Cotter Pins two Large Hair Cotter Pins three Chain and Toggle two Spring two 31 NOTE ...

Page 33: ...REPAIR PARTS 42 SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 842 240563 64 14 66 I t 2 72 65 68 e 57 _ 0 1 19 71 0 67 c I e I 74 58 10 0 1 70 61 6557 69 20 63 ______ _____ ______ lV ...

Page 34: ...51 II I I 24 21363 Nut 5 16 18 Hex Nylock 1 I I 1 25 122873 1Cha i n Guard 1 I I I 1 1 26 119718 IYasher Flat I 1 I I I I 27122916 IJ shaft Housing Assy Comp 1 1 1 II I 28 22917 J shaft Housing Bearing Assy I I 29 18689 IBearing I 2 I I I 30 15074 IGrease Fi tt i ng I 1 1 I I 31 122920 IJ shaft Sprocket Assy 11 1 I I 1 32 19498 Idler Arm Assy I 33 115015 1Idler Puller Assy I 1 I I 1 34 1 STD523725...

Page 35: ...REPAIR PARTS 42 SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 842 240563 14 r 13 r 70 67 64 l 5 34 ...

Page 36: ... 27 I GM 120123I Pin Cotter 1 8 x 1 1 4 I 3 I I I I I I 28 111676 Chain ToggLe 1 1 I 1 I I I 29 18758 Crank Rod Support Anchor I 30 118759 ICrank Rod Support Compo I 1 I I I I I I 31 I ST05231121BoLt 5 16 x 1 1 4 Hex Head I 1 I I I I I I 32 117570 IWasher FLat I 2 1 1 1 I I 33 5714 CL ip Spring 2 I I I 34 I GM 446363jWasher 3 8 x 7 8 x 083 I 2 I I I I I I 35 122158 Rear Mounting Bracket I 2 I I 1 ...

Page 37: ...using AssembLy 1 1 4 18689 INeedle Bearing 5 5074 Grease Fitting 1 I I 6 13059 ISpring 1 I 1 7 121793 IClutch Arm Assembly 1 I 8 115015 IIdler Pulley Assembly 9 STD723725 Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 112 Hex Head I 1 I 10 GM 120388IWasher 7 16 x 1 x 083 5 I I 11 I STD5414371Nut 3 8 16 Hex Lock 2 I 12122416 IBelt Gauge Wire 1 13 STD551137 Washer 3 8 Medium Lock I 1 14 I GM 180120IBolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 Hex Head 1 I ...

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