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Page 1: ...nt 10 HORSEPOWER 32 DUAL STAGE TRAC PLUS 120V ELECTRIC START SNOW THROWER Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Parts i i lll iiilll i i i lull i uumlu _ i lUlmu III lUllU U ll i II im i i lu m _ i SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 U S A HHlul u m lure HUm I um u uHlllllu Im I umlll p ll I I l m ...

Page 2: ...ructures or b_ ildings o Cl_eck shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral be_fore starting the engine Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel ori crushed rock surface Let engine and snow thrower adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to ctear snow FUEL ...

Page 3: ...ces are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure REPA1RtADJUSTMENTS SAFETY o After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thor oughly inspect the snow thrower for any dam age and repair the damage before restarting and operating...

Page 4: ...is produ_cto Contact your nearest Sears Store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLITiES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your snow thrower Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this owner s manual i i IHIH IIH 1 1111 I II II llHIl IHIll H HHHHI TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER _or two years fr...

Page 5: ...1 12 t4 15 Index 5 L Levers Auger Drive Clutch 7 11 12 20 Choke 11 12 14 15 Shifter 10 12 Throttle Control 11 12 14 15 Traction Drive Clutch 7 11 12 20 Lubrication Auger Gear Box 17 18 Auger Shaft 17 27 Chain and Sprockets 17 27 Engine 4 13 18 Hex Shaft and Gears 17 Weight Transfer System o 13 17 18 M Maintenance Agreement 4 Auger Gear Box 17 18 Auger Shaft 17 Chain and sprockets 17 Engine 18 Gene...

Page 6: ... REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 Snow thrower completely assembled except for tlfe_crank assembly shifter lever knob the upper h_ndte and the chute deflector assembly 1 P_rts Bag Containing t C wner s Manual Not Shown 1 Etectdc Starter Corc195 Fto Not Shown 1 Knife to cut carton and plastic ties 2 1 2 inch Wrenches or adjustable wrenches 2 9 16 inch Wrenches or adjustable wrenches 2 3 4 inch Wrenches or a...

Page 7: ...s securely e Roll the snow thrower of the skid by pulling on the handle NOTE This snow thrower is equipped with a track drive and can be hard to push when the engine is not running it is easier to pull the snow thrower backward if it must be moved without the engine running The drive system may be tight when you first use your snow thrower It loosens up as you use it HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWE...

Page 8: ...n of the discharge chute toward the crank adjusting rod Install the wormed end of the crank through the hole in the adjusting rod and secure the end with the flat washer and cotter pin as shown in Figure 5 e Bend the ends of the cotter pin around the rod and re i0sta l the plastic cap Tighten the eye bolt installed earlier Keep the eye in lipe with the rod while tightening the inside nut se o_Jrel...

Page 9: ...t a time until the shifter lever moves freely TO INSTALL HEADLIGHT The headlight is mounted on right side of upper handle and is installed upside down for shipping purposes Remove the pivot bolt Fig 7A ptace headlight in correct position as shown in Fig 7B and in Fig 2 and retighten nut Tie the headlight cable to upper and lower handles with the plastic cable ties supplied in the parts bag by thre...

Page 10: ...removed earlier through the ithree square holes The square part of the carnage bolls should fit into the square holes in the chute lange lnstall the three 3 flatwashers ockwashers and nuts removed earlier on the carriage bolts t _ Juu ltl CAUTION IFALL THE THREE 3 CARRIAGE _ BOLTS CANNOT BE MOUNTED THE HOLES ARE NOTALIGNED CORRECTLY CHECK THE POSITION OF THE LETTER A s ON THE CH_JTE ASSEMBLYAND CH...

Page 11: ...D SHIFTER LEVER Selects the speed of the snow thrower 6 speeds torward and 2 speeds reverse HEADLIGHT Turns on whenever the engine is running 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 lLIJ WEIGHT TRANSFER PEDAL Engage for heavy snow conditions to...

Page 12: ...re Ground speed is determined by snow conditions Select the speed you desire by moving the speed shifter lever intothe appropriate colored area on the cpntrol panel Red Wet Heavy Slushy Extra Deep Amber Moderate White Very Light i Green Transport only Engage the traction drive lever See Fig 12 left 5_nd As the snow thrower starts to move maintain a firm hold on the handles and guide the snow throw...

Page 13: ...re is consis tently 20 F or lower FILL GAS WARNING Experience indicates that alcohot blended fuels called gasohot or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Start th...

Page 14: ...10 minutes is re quired e VVhen the engine starts release the starter button and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position If the ejlgine falters rotate the choke to FULL and then gradually to OFF e _isconnect the power cord from the receptacle first _ind then from switch box on engine NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches ...

Page 15: ...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 posi tion If the engine falters return to FULL choke then slowly move to OFF choke position O CHOKE CONTROL IGNITION KEY THROTTLE CONTROL FIG 16 STARTER HANDLE NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because th...

Page 16: ...he scraper bar see To Adjust Skids _eight paragraph on page 19 Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by the machine If the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to _raise reduce the ground speed and engage the weight transfer system _Afterthe snow throwing job has been completed allow the engine to idle for a few minutes which will melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine Clean ...

Page 17: ...to make sure they are tight preferably after each use ii i ll l m ii_J i ii L ILII GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS SNOW THROWER LUBRICATION EVERY TEN HOURS Chain and Sprockets Oil chains and sprockets See Fig 17 with 10W 30 oil or equivalent after 10 hours use and at the end of each season e Weight Transfer System Coat weight transfer plate See Fig 18 with clinging type grease such as Lubriplate every ten...

Page 18: ...to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 20 F or lower Change the oil after first two hours of operation and every 25 hot_rs thereafter or at least once a year if the snow thrower is not used for 25 hours See Fig 22 Pbsition snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is lowest point on the engine Remove oil drain plug and oil fill cap dipstick Drain oil into a suitable t con...

Page 19: ... always be adjusted to allow 1 8 between the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be cleaned e Position the snow thrower on a Ievel surface Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the scraper bar to the auger housing Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position Tightenthe carriage bolts and nuts making surethat the scraper bar is paralle_ with the working surface o After extended operation...

Page 20: ...require adjustment Check the clutch control cable adjustment before replacing the belt Replace_the track ddve belt if it is still slipping see To Replace Bells paragraph on page 22 AUGER DRIVE BELT see Fig 28 If your snow thrower will not discharge snow check the control cable adjustment If it is correct then check the condition of the auger drive belt It may be loose or damaged If it is damaged r...

Page 21: ...oosen the bottom nuts See Fig 29 to get the auger housing and motor mount to pivot e Bend tthe belt retainer tabs See Fig 3t away from the auger pulley Remove the old auger belt and install new one Pull up on the belt to hold it firmly in the V of the pulley and bend the belt retainers back into position leaving t 16 to 1 8 inch clearance between the bett and the belt retainer tabs e Standing on t...

Page 22: ...o check the track drive belt the traction drive cable or the friction Wheel Ifthe friction wheel is damaged it will need to be replaced See the To Replace Friction Wheel paragratoh on page 23 If the friction wheel is not worn check th e adjustment as follows o DisCOnnect spark plug wire Drain the gasoline from the gas tank Sta _d snow thrower on end Remove the bottom panel See Fig 32 e Position th...

Page 23: ...TOM PANEL LOOSEN BOLT _ _ LOOSEN BOLT TRACK CONNECTING ROD FRICTION WHEEL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 3 8 NUT FIG 35 FIG 36 Hold the hex shaft with an 11 16 inch wrench or an adjustable wrench Place the wrench on the ex treme right hand side of the hex shaft See Fig 36 Remove the 3 8 inch nut tockwasher and flat washer holding the wheel and hub assembly to the shaft HEX SHAFT e Remove the hub and wheel assemb...

Page 24: ...ew shear bolt and Iocknut pro vided e Reconnect the spark plug wire TO ADJUST TRACK Ifthe snow thrower does not move forward evenly and the track slips slightly you need to check the track as follows e Measure the distance between the top of the side plate and the inside of the track The distance should not be more than two 2 inches If the distance is greater you need to adjust the track as follow...

Page 25: ...e to react to the previous adjustmenls SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHlCH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDtNG THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HiGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUfPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECE...

Page 26: ... SNOWTH ROWER IN A SAFE PLACE SEE WARNING ABOVE You can keep your engine in good operating condi tion during storage by o Changing oil Lubricating the piston cylinder area_ This can be done by first removing the spark plug and squirting clean engine oil into the spark plug hole Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray Next rotate the engine by pulling the starter two or three ...

Page 27: ... Pivot Points I Lub icate Auger Shaft See Shear Bolt Replacement Lubricate Sprockets and Chains Sparingly Track Assembly Drain Fuel Often Every Every F rstof i 10 25 Each Before Hours Hours Season Storage v v it v v v i v v v v Check Auger Clutch Cable Adjustment See Cable Adjustment Fric iion Wheel zerk Fitiing See Maintenance v v SERVICE DATES I LUBRICATION CHART Oil chains and sprockets with 10...

Page 28: ... check tuel supply add fresh fuel gasoline oil mixture if 2 cycle engine i Hun i setchoke level to RUN position Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and reflti with fresh fuel Adjust carburetor un iii ii i u Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs If vibration continues have the unit serviced by a competent repairman i u ii Replace driv...

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Page 30: ...AC PLUS SNOW THROWER 536 885020 Handle Assembly Repair Parts F 58 1 60 73 3 1 3 74 9 72 71 _5 75 10 11 16 17 18 16 2 22 24 17 48 17 38 25 55 _ 39 50 13 54 __ 57 45 35 46 17 17 19 48 42 16 18 17 21 4O 41 43 44 44 43 3O ...

Page 31: ...er Clutch Locknut 1 4 20 Retainer Ring Handle Chute Crank Crank Assembly Grommet Eye Bolt Cotter Pin 3 32 x 3 4 In RER NO 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 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 PART NO 104 7055 7058 7059 70993 7052 7053 71037 580527 71007 3903 3902 6300 309344 308145 309312 308146 307395 305025 580530 307781 307767 580532 4160 309792 71061 71046...

Page 32: ...CRAFTSMAN 32 TRAC PLUS SNOW THROWER 536 885020 65 17 60_ _ 68 67 59 Motor Mount Repair Parts 7 14 76 83 85 71 78 66 61 88 7O 9t 3 13 93 93 13 5 t3 36 9 3B 4 55 27 2B 56 52 51 50 53 57 32 ...

Page 33: ...ut Jam 3 8 16 Spindle Plate Engine Pulley SpaceA Pulley Traction Drive Pulley Auger Drive Washer Lockwasher 3 8 In Belt 3 8 24 x 1 4 In Auger Clutch Rod As_ bly Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 In Flatwasher 3 8 In REF NO 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 6t 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 i 94 i 95 I 96 I 97 i PART NO 71045 130 51458 50794 2055...

Page 34: ...CRAFTSMAN 32 TRAC PLUS SNOW THROWER 536 885020 Track Assembly Repair Parts 2 13 _ _ B 31 26B 11 21 t5 6 5 22 4 5 1415 11 12 tl 16 41 17 34 ...

Page 35: ...4 In_ Locknut 1 4 28 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 In Bell Washer Washer Track Shaft Track Wheel Hardened Washer 1 2 In REF 1 NO 1 23 I 24 I 25A I 25B I 26A I 26B I 27 I 28 I 29 I 3O I 31 I 32 I 33 I 34 I 35 I 36 37 I 38 I 39 I 4O I 41 I PART NO 7087 305299 308914 308915 308034 308036 7048 7049 71035 70969 6403 304133 7106 73840 7285 73826 6049 20465 239 6177 308784 PART NAME idler Wheel Flatwasher 3 4 In T...

Page 36: ..._132 23 20 2_ 3O 3_ 35 33 37 2 4 40 31 3_ 40 ...

Page 37: ... 4 20 x 1 In Locknut 1 4 20 Auger Housing 32 In Side Plate L H Bolt 5 16 8 x 1 In Screw Self Tap 5 16 18 x 3 4 In Height Adjustor Skid Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 In m REF NO 26 27 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 PART NO 308059 20556 85104 70986 308860 71100 308790 307911 307910 578647 308121 71391 10104 53757 50748 3O8766 130 50796 3362 71076 3194 7679 70141 7376 7014...

Page 38: ...1 Key Worm Gear Gasket Gear Box Locknut 1 4 20 32 Auger Shaft Screw 5 t6 24 x 1 3 4 Ring Quad Bearing Impeller Shaft Flatwasher 7 8 Bearing Roller REF NO 16 17 18 19 i 20 2t 22 i 23 24 I 25 E 26 i 27 28 29 38 PART NO PART NAME 53733 50795 53732 50683 5O688 53731 53749 1401 307909 896 71393 71100 73839 71067 Flatwasher 7 8 Key Hi Pro 606 Worm Gear Flatwasher Ring Retainer Bearing Impeller Shaft Gre...

Page 39: ...0 Starter Rewind 590599A Pin Spring Incl No 7 59O6OO 59O651 590627 59O641 590601 59O628 590451A 59O629 590574 59O631 Washer Spring Assy Brake B Dog Retainer Dog Starter Washer Pulley Rope Starter Spring B Keeper Assy Handle Mitten Grip Not included with starter Housing Assy Starter 39 ...

Page 40: ...C_ FTSMAH 4 CY_ E ENGIN_ MODEL 143 816012 3O5 1_310 17 B3 37 r81 87 34O 342_ I 69 26 t 396 102 _ODELendSERIAL NUMBERS HERE 103 14 20 316 370C 4O ...

Page 41: ...owerlok 1 4 20 x 1 I 16 Screw Hex washer hd Powerlok 1 420 x 1 3 16 Dipstick Oil 0 Ring Tube Oil fill Clip Fill tube Valve Exhaust Inci No 70 Std_ Refo No 66 67 67 68 68A 69 7O 76 77 78 79 8O 81 82 82A 83 85 86 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 lO5 106 107 108 lO9 t14 t15 117 118 119 120 121 t22 123 t24 t30 131 132 133 134 135 136 t37 138 139 140 MODEL 143 816012 Part No Part Name 27880A Valve Ex...

Page 42: ...or cover mounting Screw Hex washer hd_Sems taptite 8 32 x 27 64 Decal Instruction Decal Choke Decal Primer Carburetor Incl Noo 224 Starter Rewind ElectricStarter Kit No t43 88924 Op tional Order as Accessory Gasket Set IncL items marked RPM Settings High Speed 3550 3650 Low Speed 1700 indicates Parts Included in Gasket Set Ref No 400 CARBURETOR NO 632370A 10 I 5 24 28 14 _ 15 17 _ _ 21__ 23 27 _ 2...

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Page 44: ...ordered through any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536 885020 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 816012 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians Professional techni...

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