Craftsman 247.888520 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ... Two Stage Wheel Drive Snow Thrower Model No 247 888520 CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Sears Roebuck And Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 770 10057B Printed in USA 10 98 ...

Page 2: ...ring normal use such as skid shoes shave plate and spark plugs Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT INTHE UNITED STATES This warran...

Page 3: ...s or reactions Keep the area of operation clear of all persons especially small children and pets Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all door mats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate outer garments for winter...

Page 4: ...itis not in use Use only attachments and accessories such as wheel weights counter weights cabs etc approved by the snow thrower manufacturer Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or right Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Muffler and engine become hot and can cause severe burn injury DOnot touch the muffler or the engine while start...

Page 5: ...her 4 Hex Bolt 2 __ 5 16 18 x 75 _ B Cupped Washer 4 ____ 5116 18 Hex Nut 4 5 16 16 x 1 50 irrlage Bolt 4 a rp_ c p 1 _ D _ Hairpin Clip 21 _ 12 Wat a_WaehS _ _2 C Fe rlr e a em 5 16 16 x 1 75 m __ 5 16 18 x 75 Cupped Washer 4 5 16 18 x 1 50 Carriage Bolt 4 Replacement Part _ Shear Bolt 2 5 16 18x 1 5 L Hex B_ 6 _ j Flutng 6 _ Chute Flange Keeper 3 I _ It I_ Hex Bolt 2 _ _1 Bellevile Washer _ _ 1 ...

Page 6: ... Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before discarding the carton Loose Parts See Figure 1 a Handle Panel and Chute Assembly b Right Hand Handle i W Rod Rear Left R i Front Figure 1 c Lett Hand Handle d Two piece Chute Crank Assembly e Shift Rod f Hardware Pack Assembly Tips For easier assembly purposes remove the chute from the carton and lay it on topof the engine Do not unwr...

Page 7: ...upped washers cupped side against the handle panel and hex nuts on each side See Figure 3 You will find these fasteners in the hardware pack group B on page 5 Align the contour of the carriage bolt head with the handle Attaching Chute Place the chute assemblyover the chute opening withthe chute facingfront of the unit NOTE Make sure that the chute cables are straightened while assembling the chute...

Page 8: ... upper chute crank bracket and then into the lower chute crank See Figure 8 Align the holes on the two pieces of the chute crank and secure with hairpin clip from group C of the hardware pack Tilt Upper Chute Chute _ Crank Cables j_ _ Bracket _ Lower Chute _ _Crank Upperl Chute Crank Figure 8 Fullyrotate the chute using the chute crank to make sure that it moves freely Using a wrench tighten the h...

Page 9: ...uded in group D from the right side onto the other end of the shift rod till it lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever beneath the handle panel While aligning the ferrule push down on the shift rod and the shift arm assembly as far as it will go Once the ferrule slides into the hole turn it counter clockwise one more full turn and insert it in the hole in the shift lever For proper positi...

Page 10: ...ft arm from the transmission Lamp Wiring Wrap the wire from the lamp down the right handle as shown in Figure 15 10 jTrigger Cable _Handle I Figure 15 Alternatori Lead IMPORTANT Assemble your snow thrower then check the adjustments as instructed and make any final adjustments necessary before operating the unit Failure to follow the instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower Final Adjustmen...

Page 11: ... It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury or damage to the snow thrower If for some reason you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate Adjustskid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts an...

Page 12: ...o the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses for operating the snow thrower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it Traction Drive Auger Control_ Control Shift Chute Lever Distance Lever Right Turn Trigger Chute Crank DischargeChute Choke Key Primer Oil Spark Fill Throttle Fuel Fuel i Tankl Starter Handle Recoil Starter Skid Shoe Au_ er Figure 17 Meets A...

Page 13: ...llremain engaged Release the traction drive controlto stopboth the augers and the wheel drive Augercontrolmust also be released Chute Distance Control The distance that snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly Move the chute distance control forward to decrease the distance toward the rear to increase the distance To Stop The Snow Thrower To stop the wheels relea...

Page 14: ...WARNING If your house wiring system is net a three wire grounded system do not use this electdc starter under any conditions If your house wiring system is grounded and a three hole receptacle is not available at the point the snow thrower starter will normally be used one should be installed by a licensed electrician When connecting the power cord always connect cord to starter on engine first th...

Page 15: ...snow Warm Start If restarting a warm engine after a temporary shut down rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and do notprime Press the starter button Frozen Recoil Starter If the starter is frozen and will not turn the engine proceed as follows Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter If the engine still falls to start repe...

Page 16: ...s not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown l_y the auger causing an injury or damage to the snow thrower If for some reason you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use Befor...

Page 17: ...manual should be checked at least once each season Follow the maintenance schedule given below Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight WARNING Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE o _ _ _ _ __o SERVICE DATES Lubricate pivot points _ Clean snow thrower 0 Clean ...

Page 18: ...llow the instructions below to check the condition of the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation Remove the six self tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for excessive wear cracks or loose fit on the friction wheel drive hub Also engage traction drive control and check if the friction wheel is making contact with the ...

Page 19: ... of the oil fill plug see Pour fresh oil slowly through the plug Replace dipstick Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark on the dipstick WARNING Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150 F 65 C Avoid these areas_ Spark Plug Clean area around the spark plug base Remove and inspect the spark plug Replace the spark plug ifelectrodes are pitted burned or the porc...

Page 20: ...e Set Up Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch To check the adjustment proceed as follows With the snow thrower tipped forward be certain to drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self tapping screws With the traction drive clutch released there must be cl...

Page 21: ...2 Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts belleville washers cupped side goes against skid shoes and hex nuts Make certain the skid shoes are adjusted to be level To remove shave plate remove the skid shoe and the rest of hardware including carriage bolts belleville washers and hex nuts which attach shave plate to the snow thrower housing For location of shave plate see Figure 22 Re...

Page 22: ...eys See Figure 28 PUSH Frame Assembly Figure 28 Level the frame assembly and tip the auger housing forward to align studs with the corresponding holes on both sides of the frame assembly See Figure 25 Push the frame assembly fully on to the studs NOTE Use care to avoid pinching the control cable From the frame assembly side insert six lock washers and hex nuts on to the studs These pieces of hardw...

Page 23: ...n the housing Remove six screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower See Figure 29 Remove klick pin securing the left wheel and remove the wheel from the axle Remove the four screws securing the left drive cover to the frame Remove the drive cover from the side of the frame See Figure 31 I Idler Pulley Location Whee Drive Belt Disc Location Figure 30 Figure 31 Holding the friction whee...

Page 24: ...removing the hex shaft place the sprocket on the hex shaft Position the hex hub of the sprocket Figure 33 Align the hex shaft with the right hand bearing and carefully guide the left hand beadng into the left side of the housing Reassemble the drive cover with the four screws that were earlier removed Note Ifyou placed plastic under the gas cap be certain to remove it Carburetor WARNING If any adj...

Page 25: ...n fuel intoapproved container outdoors away from any open flame Be certain engine is cool Do not smoke Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located below the carburetor cover See Figure 34 A WARNING Do not drain carb...

Page 26: ...fuel stabilizer is used Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer Connect and tighten spark plug wire Remove ice and snow from cap Be certain vent hole is clear Clean see Maintenance section of engine manual Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have carburetor adjusted by an aut...

Page 27: ...thrower was purchased They are also available at most Sears retail outlets catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your snow thrower Belt Shave Plate iEngineOil Spark Plug 27 ...

Page 28: ... painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 7O0 xxxx is painted polo green the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 Powder Black 0637 28 ...

Page 29: ...5 16 18 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Gr 2 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Gr 5 Hex Patch Nut 5 16 18 Spiral Pin Chute Adapter Extension Spring Lock Washer Lock Washer Wave Washer Flat Washer Key No 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Part No Description 736 0242 736 0463 737 3007 738 0281 741 0245 741 0309 741 0475 741 0493A 756 0178 784 5618 784 5632 784 5647 605 5192A 605 5248A 605 5193A 605 5249A 618...

Page 30: ...icable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part Forinstance ifa part numbered I 700 xxxx spa nted polo green the part number to order wouldbe 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 I Powder Black 0637 54 9 26 4 55 31 7 14 5 11 47 14 42 48 11 36 49 43 27 52 50 10 f 7 15 Drive C_utch Cable_ _ routed below axle and hooked here 11 3O ...

Page 31: ...ket otter Pin otter Pin nap Ring Adhesive Loctite Extension Spring Extension Spring Be I Washer Key No 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 56 Part No Description 736 0160 736 0169 736 0188 736 0351 736 O626 737 0170 737 3007 738 0924 741 0597 741 0598 i 1741 0600 _741 0701 746 0897 746 0898 746 0956 748 0190 750 1161 750 1162 756 0625 784 5590 784...

Page 32: ... 18 51 18 27 3 67 61 64 NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted polo green the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 Powder Black 0637 32 ...

Page 33: ...er Bell Washer 380 x 880 x 062 Lock Washer 5 16 I D Washer 5 6 I D Special Washer Key No 4O 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O MODEL 247 888520 Part No Description 736 0509 737 0133 746 0896 746 0901 747 0798A 747 0877 748 0362 748 0363 749 0908A 749 0909 784 5594 784 5604 784 5619A 784 5679 784 5680 784 5681 784 568...

Page 34: ...0 Key No Part No Description 1 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 2 732 0705 Cable Guide 3 Craftsman Engine model 143 999005 Key No Part No Description 1 734 1709 Wheel Assembly 16 5 x 4 8 steerable 2 738 0994 Axle 0 75 dia x 12 201 Lg 3 714 0143 Klick Pin 34 ...

Page 35: ... 3 1 17 _19 24 Ref No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Part No 05896A 710 0230 710 0627 710 0654A 710 0696 710 1245 710 1652 710 3005 712 0181 731 1324 732 0710 736 0242 Description Ref No Idler Bracket 13 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 0 5 Gr 5 14 Hex Screw w patch 5 16 24 x 0 75 15 Hex Washer HeaciTT Sems Screw 16 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 875 Gr 8 17 Hex Screw w Patch 5 16 24 x 875 18 Gr 5 19 Hex Washer Head FF 20 Hex Sc...

Page 36: ...aftsman Engine Model No 143 999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247 888520 18 40 308 87 70 69 30 lOl 185 178 335 173 276 183 277 219 338_ 220 329 _ 370G 328 _370H 25 26 100 323 282 315 370C f J 900 36 ...

Page 37: ...Gear Belleville Washer 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 Pa_ No 93 650881 100 35135 101 610118 102 651024 103 651007 110 35187 110A 37047 119 36448 120 36449 125 27878A 125 27880A 126 34035 126 34036 127 650691 130 6021A 130A 650727 130B 650727 135 35395 139 33369 140 650836 149 27882 149A 35862 150 27881 151 32581 169 27896A 170 ...

Page 38: ... 1 343 35079 1 350 570682 4 351 32180C 1 355 590574 4 364 33377 2 365 650767 1 370C 36501 1 370H 35077 1 3701 35878 1 380 640052 1 390 590749 1 396 37000 1 400 36450A 1 900 I 900 1 Description Starter Plug Ignition Key Terminal Carburetor Cover Screw Screw Fuel Tank Bracket Fuel Tank Bracket Screw Key Switch Bracket Primer Bulb Primer Line Starter Handle Carburetor Cover Bracket Screw Primer Decal...

Page 39: ...buretor Incl 184 of Engine Parts List 1 Throttle Shaft Lever Ass y 1 Throttle Return Spring 1 Throttle Shutter 1 Shutter Screw 2 Choke Shaft Lever Ass y 1 Choke Shutter 1 Choke Positioning Spring 1 Fuel Fitting 1 Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw 1 Tension Spring 1 Idle Restrictor Screw 1 Idle Restrictor Screw Cap Float Bowl Ass y Incl 32 33 1 Float Shaft 1 Float 1 Float Bowl O Ring 1 Inlet Ne...

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