Craftsman 247.888530 Owner's g Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions Safety Assembly Operation Service Maintenance EspaSol Sears Roebuck And Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our website www sears com craffsman 770 10057D Printed in U S A 712000 ...

Page 2: ...hich become worn duringnormal use such as skidshoes shave plate and spark plugs Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence includingbent crankshaftsand the failure to maintainthe equipment accordingto the instructionscontained inthe owner smanual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT INTHE UNITED STATES T...

Page 3: ...ever attempt to make any adjustments while engine snow thrower Children 14 years old and over should is running except where specifically recommended only operate a snow thrower under close parental by manufacturer supervision Only persons well acquainted with these Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your temperature before starting to clear s...

Page 4: ...unitis 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 light 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 Do not touch the muffler or the engine while st...

Page 5: ...lt 2 5116 18 x 75 Handle Tab 2 A B Cupped Washer 4 I Hex V Nut 4 5 16 18 Carriage Bolt 4 _J 5 16 18 x 1 50 Hairpin Clip 1 C E Hex Bolt_ 6 _ NutFlanged 6 1 4 20 x 75 1 4 20 Chute Flange Keeper 3 F _ _Hex Bolt 2 _ Hex _t 2 114 20 x 75 Bele_ evile Washe_2 O 1 4 20 F _ Flat D _ _ Washer 2 _ 5 16 C F_r uIE Hairpin Clip 2 Spare Parts Hex ___ _ _ Nut 2 Shear Bolt 2 Nut 2 _k_J_ V Used on auger used on clu...

Page 6: ...r outof the carton Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before discardingthe carton Loose Parts See Figure 1 a Handle Panel and Chute Assembly b Right Hand Left Hand Handles c Electric Start Cord 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 top of the engine Do not unwrap th...

Page 7: ...with the handle See Figure 3 You will find these fasteners in the hardware pack group B on page 5 Repeat on other side Align the hole on the curved part of the right handle with the corresponding hole on the right side of handle panel making sure that this end of the handle is firmly placed in the slot on the handle panel See Figure 3 Insert a hex bolt cupped washer and hex nut from Group F of the...

Page 8: ...te assembly Slide the upper chute crank through the plastic bushing in the 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 Upper Chute Crank Ipper Chute Crank Bracket Lower Chute Crank e Bolt Crank Bracket Hex Lock Nut Figure 6 Place one 3 8 ID flat washer ...

Page 9: ...n and insert it in the hole in the shift lever For proper positioning of the ferrule and the associated hardware see Figure 11 Shift Lever Chute Distance Control Ferrule Viewed from the underside of the handle panel Figure 10 Swing the left auger cable up making sure the cable is routed correctlyin the cable roller guides located at the lower rear of the unit Hold the end of the cable at the barre...

Page 10: ...t side Weld Nut Figure 13 Secure the right turn trigger cable to the right lower handle using cable tie provided in the hardware pack Make sure not to wrap the drive cable See Figure 14 Figure 14 Secure the left turn trigger cable to the lower handle using the other cable tie Make sure to route the cable tie below the auger drive cable so that when the trigger cable is secured by the cable tie the...

Page 11: ...ad the cable one turn If the wheels can still be turned when you engage the traction drive clutch grip loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in one turn Recheck the adjustment and repeat adjustment as necessary Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached NOTE If you are not sure that you have reached correct adjustment refer to the Adju...

Page 12: ...ign objects being thrown into 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 Shift Fuel Auger Oil _ap Control Spark Fill Traction Drive Plug Control Choke Turn Trigger Crank Discharge Chute J Muffler Ignition Prim Fuel Tank Handle _Recoil Starter Start Skid _AAuger Figure 17 Meets ANSI Sa...

Page 13: ...trol on the left handle and the augers will remain engaged Release the traction drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive Auger control must also be released Chute Distance Control Lever The distance that snow is throwncan be adjustedby adjusting the angle of the chute assembly Pushthe chute distance control lever forward to move the upper chute down and decrease the distance Pull ...

Page 14: ...he Assembly Instructions WARNING The electric starter must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibilityof electric shockwhich may be injuriousto the operator Determine whether your house wiring is a three wire grounded system Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain _ WARNING If your house wiring system is not a three wire grounded system do not use this electric starter und...

Page 15: ...mes below 15 F Pull the starter handle rapidly Do not allow the handle to snap back but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle As the engine warms up and begins to operate evenly rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF position If the engine falters return to FULL choke then slowly move to OFF choke position Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the e...

Page 16: ...emoval remove snow immediately after itfalls Discharge snow downwind whenever possible Slightly overlap each previous swath Set the skid shoes 1 4 below the scraper bar for normal usage The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard packed snow NOTE 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 o...

Page 17: ... 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 _ _ _ e _ _ _e SERVICE DATES Lubricate pivot points Clean snow thrower q_ Clean shave ...

Page 18: ...belts Follow the instructionsbelowto check the condition of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation Remove the plasticbelt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self tapping screws Visually inspect for frayed cracked or excessively worn out belts Check Friction Wheel Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation Remove ...

Page 19: ...drain the spent engine oil from the engine and then refill with fresh oil Drain oil while engine is warm Remove oil drain cap located at the bottom of the recoil starter of the engine Catch oil in a suitable container When engine is drained of all oil replace drain plug securely Remove the dipstick from the oil fill For location of the oil fill see Figure 17 Pour fresh oil srowly through the plug ...

Page 20: ...he Set Up Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch To check the adjustment proceed as follows With the snow throwertipped 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: ...ave plate see Figure 23 Reassemble new shave plate making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing Reinstall skid shoe Tighten securely Replacing Belt _ WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground Auger Belts Remove the plastic belt coveron the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws See Figure 24 Self Tapping Screw Belt Cover ...

Page 22: ...Engine Pulley Figure 27 To remove the front auger drive belt push the idler pulley to the left See Figure 28 The belt brake should move outward Lift the front auger drive belt from the front auger pulley idler pulley Figure 28 Place new belts onthe two auger pulleys making sure that the front auger belt is under the belt brake Route belts under and to the left of the flat idler pulley Hold the bel...

Page 23: ...ive Belt Location Figure 30 Changing Friction Wheel Rubber Check the rubber on the friction wheel after 25 hours of operation and periodically thereafter Replace the rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the housing Remove six screws from the fr...

Page 24: ... and carefully guide the left hand bearing into the left side of the housing Reassemble the drive cover with the four screws that were earlier removed Note If youplaced plastic under the gas cap be certain to remove it Carburetor If you think the carburetor needs to be adjusted see your nearest authorized Sears Service Outlet If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or longer it needs to be...

Page 25: ...el into approved container outdoors away from any open flame Be certain engine iscool 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 WARNING Do notdrain carburetor ...

Page 26: ...ain vent hole is clear Exhaust port plugged Clean see Maintenance section of engine manual Engine overheats Carburetor not adjusted Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have properly carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten auger all bolts and nuts Make all necessary ...

Page 27: ...777120329 CENTER MODEL PLATE WITH TOP OF FRAME COVER 77788O514 777D00334 II 777120729 777830511 777120728 777120727 27 ...

Page 28: ...NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicablecolor code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance ifa part numbered 700 xxxx is painted pologreen the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 Powder Black 0637 28 ...

Page 29: ...ew 5 16 18 x 62 29 741 0309 Carriage Screw 1 4 20 x 75 30 741 0475 Shear Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 5 31 741 0493A Jam Nut 3 8 24 32 756 0178 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 34 784 5632A Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 35 784 5647 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Gr 2 36 605 5196A Hex Nut 5 16 18 Gr 5 37 605 5197A Hex Patch Nut 5 16 18 38 618 0122 Spiral Pin 39 784 5582A Chute Adapter 40 710 0451 Extension Spring 41 712 3010 Lock Washer 42 736 024...

Page 30: ...cable 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 54 43 7 47 11 42 41 11 7 14 36 31 49 5 48 43 10 13 16 27 7 15 Drive Clutch Cable routed below axle and hooked here 30 ...

Page 31: ...4 20 x 39 741 0600 1 25 40 741 0701 Hex Washer Hd 37 Screw 1 4 20 x 41 746 0897 625 42 746 0898 Drive Shaft 43 746 0956 Actuator Shaft 44 748 0190 Pin 45 750 1161A Jam Nut 3 8 24 Gr 8 46 750 1162 Description Bell Washer Flat Washer Lock Washer Flat Washer Flat Washer Lubricant 6 in Grease Shoulder Screw Hex Flange Bearing Hex Flange Bearing Ball Bearing Flange Bushing Auger Clutch Cable Drive Clut...

Page 32: ...OTE Forpainted 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 pologreen the part number to order wouldbe 700 xxxx 0689 Polo Green 0689 Powder Black 0637 32 ...

Page 33: ... Handle Shift Handle Handle Support Bracket L H 5 8 Handle Support Bracket R H 5 8 Handle Support Bracket L H 3 8 Handle Support Bracket R H 3 8 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd Hex Flange Locked Nut 1 4 20 Thd Hex Nut 1 4 20 712 0415 Self Threading Nut 712 0429 Lock Nut 5 16 18 714 0104 Cotter Pin 715 0138 Roll Pin 720 0201A Chute Crank Knob 720 0300 Shift Knob 725 1300 Headlight 726 0100 Push Cap 731 1300A L...

Page 34: ...0 Key No 1 712 0324 2 732 0705 3 Part No Description Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 Cable Guide 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: ... 22 16 8 1 4 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 Idler Bracket Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 0 5 Gn5 Hex Screw w patch 5 16 24 x 0 75 Hex Washer HeadTT Sems Screw Hex Bolt3 8 24 x 875 Gr 8 Hex _ crew w Patch 5 16 24 x 875 Gr 5 Hex Washer Head 3q Hex Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 Top Lock Jam Nu...

Page 36: ...ngine Model No 143 999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247 888530 310 18 35 4QO 140 I _120 126 119 223 6_ 50 184 178 174 328 275 _7e 277 220 370B 20 26 315 186 200 285 9Z 390 261 323 i 9O 35O 351 282 f 370C 36 ...

Page 37: ...eville Washer Qty 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 Key No 93 100 101 102 103 110 110A 119 120 125 125 126 126 127 130 130A 130B 135 139 140 149 149A 150 151 169 170 171 172 173 174 178 182 183 184 185 186 1 186B 1 200 1 203 1 204 1 206 1 207 1 209 1 215 7 219 1 220 1 222 223 224 37 Part No 650881 35135 610118 651024 651007 35187 37047 36448 36449 27878A 2...

Page 38: ...or Coil 1 900 Terminal 1 900 Wire Clip 1 35392 35593 610973 35057A 650765 28942 34154 34155 650561 35079 570682A 32180C 590574 33377 650767 36501 35077 35878 640052 590749 37000 36450A Description Starter Plug Ignition Key i 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...

Page 39: ... 632760 Carburetor Incl 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Ass y Throttle Return Spring Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Choke Shaft Lever Ass y Choke Shutter Choke Positioning Spring Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Screw Cap Float Bowl Ass y Incl 32 33 Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 3...

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