Craftsman 536.88112 Snow Blower User Manual
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1. Do not prime if temperature above 50 F 10 C Push two time if temperature is 50 10 C to 15 F 10 C Push four times if temperature is below 15 F 10 C 6 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 7 Asthe engine warms up move choke lever to 1 2 choke position When engine runs smoothly move choke lever to No Choke Posi tion NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 02 8 Run engine at full throttle FAST when throwing snow WARM START If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown leave choke at OFF and do not push the primer button If the en F 001129J 18 gine fails to start follow the Cold Start instructions FROZEN STARTER If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine 1 Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible 2 Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter If the engine still fails to start repeat the two previous steps until the engine starts Then continue with the direc tions for cold start To help prevent possible freeze up of recoil starter and engine controls pro ceed as follows after each snow remov al job 1 With the engine running pull the starter rope hard with a continuous full arm stroke three or four times Pulling of starter rope w2. justments are needed OPERATION WARNING Experiences in A dicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or those using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage NOTE To avoid engine problems the fuel system must be emptied be fore storage for 30 days or longer Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty residual gasoline from the float chamber Use fresh fuel next season See the Storage section in this manual for additional intormation Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 1 Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh clean unleaded regular unleaded premium or reformulated automo tive gasoline DO NOT use leaded gasoline Make sure that the con tainer you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other for eign particles Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container F 001129J 16 WARNING Gasoline is flam A mable Always use caution when handling or storing gasoline Do not fill fuel tank while snow thrower is running when it is hot or when snow thrower is in an en closed area Keep away from open flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel tank Never fil
3. 585781 711617 761701 329989 53704 761760 50793 590 760478 310169 71067 760539 AUGER HOUSING CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 DRIVE COMPONENTS 313995 REV P F 001129J 36 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 DRIVE COMPONENTS Key No Description Part No 190 LEVER ASSY TRACTION CLUTCH 761820 191 BEARING FLANGE 53703 192 RING RET E 20864 193 SPRING RETURN 53818 195 LEVER SPRING 579937 196 SCREW 1 4 20X 63 11871 198 NUT 1 4 20 73826 210 DISC ASSY 583163 853 211 ZERK GREASE 583206 215 SHAFT HEX TRACTION 583155 216 BEARING TRUNION 85501 217 FLATWASHER 71074 221 RING RETEX 73811 222 FLATWASHER 580969 223 BEARING BALL 43846 224 KEY SQUARE 2001022 225 PULLEY 580961 226 WASHER WAVE 580965 227 FLATWASHER 712123 228 WASHER SPLIT 71059 229 SCREW 1 4 20X 75 1X176 230 BEARING amp RETAINER 334163 231 SCREW 5 16 18X 50 780055 235 WASHER 579858 240 HEX ASSY 579897 243 RING RETEX 783002 244 FLATWASHER 71074 245 BEARING TRUNION 337029 246 WHEEL ASSY FRICTION 53830 247 SCREW 1 4 20X 63 11871 249 NUT 1 4 20 303008 250 WASHER 579858 255 BEARING amp RETAINER 334163 256 SCREW 5 16 18X 50 780055 270 BEARING amp RETAINER 334163 271 SCREW 5 16 18X 50 780055 275 JACK ASSY 761789 276 BEARING amp RETAINER 334163 277 SCREW 780055 278 CHAIN ROLLER 579867 LINK CHAIN MASTER 760504 F 001129J 37 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 A
4. Replacement GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli gence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower All adjustments in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season AFTER EACH USE Check for any loose or damaged parts e Tighten any loose fasteners e Check and maintain the auger e Check controls to make sure they are functioning properly F 001129J ry 25 Each Hours Season Storage parts are wom or damaged replace immediately LUBRICATION CHART With a Hi Temp EP Moly Grease Figure 21 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 12 5 HP DISPLACEMENT 21 82 cu in GASOLINE 4 quarts CAPACITY unleaded OIL CAPACITY 20 oz capacity 5W30 SPARK PLUG Champion RJ19LM Gap 030 in or equivalent VALVE CLEARANCE Intake 010 In Exhaust 010 In SNOW THROWER AS REQUIRED The following adjustment should be preformed more than once each sea son 1 Auger drive belt should be adjusted after the first 2 to 4 hours of use again about mid season and twice each season thereafter See to Ad just Belts paragraph in the Se
5. Screw Torx T 10 Terminal Throttle Link Screw 10 32 x 1 2 Bushing Screw 10 32 x 5 8 Control Knob R P M Adjusting Lever Choke Rod Choke Knob Screw 10 32 x 1 2 Screw Torx T 30 Intake Pipe Gasket Blower Housing Screw Torx 40 Cylinder Head Cover Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Exhaust Gasket Manifold Exhaust Port Liner Locking Plate Manifold Muffler Locking Plate Screw 5 16 18 x 4 1 2 Starter Bubble Cover CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011201 282 285 287 290 292 298 300 301 305 307 308 310 314 315 323 327 328 329 334 335 335A 336 338 340 341 650760 35985B 29752 30962 26460 650665 34156A 35355 35574 35499 35539 35700 650873 61111 611118 35392 35593 610973 650257 37103 37087 650765 650821 35696 35697 F 001129J Screw 8 32 x 3 8 Starter Cu Nut amp Lock Washer Fuel Line Fuel Line Clamp Screw 1 4 15 x 3 4 Fuel Tank Inci 292 8 301 Fuel Ca Oil Fill Tube CO Ring Fill Tube Cli Dipstick Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Alternator Coil 18 Watt Incl 323 Terminal Starter Plug Ignition Keys Terminal Screw 8 32 x 5 16 Carburetor Cover Front Carburetor Cover Screw 10 32 x 1 2 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 Fuel Tank Bracket Fuel Tank Bracket 342 343 345 345A 350 351 355 370C 370H 3701 370 380 390 396 400 900 900 54 792028 35079 35699 650876 570682 32180C 590574 36501 345
6. Strap Figure 11 001129 10 Check The Cables 1 Check the traction drive cable and 2 If the top of the cables have be the auger drive cable If the bottom come disconnected from the drive of the cables have become discon levers attach the cables to the Z nected reinstall the cable springs fitting See Figure 13 Make sure the tong spring is at tached to the traction drive and the short spring is attached to the au ger drive See Figure 12 Auger Drive Cable Traction Drive Cable Short 7 Fitting Drive Lever Cable Figure 13 Figure 12 How To Set The Skid Height The snow thrower is equipped with height adjustable skids mounted on the outside of the auger housing See Figure 14 To adjust the height of the skids see How To Adjust The Height Of The Skids in the Maintenance section g Adjustable Skids Figure 14 How To Set The Length Of The Cables The cables were adjusted at the factory and no adjustments should be neces sary However after the handles are put in the operating position the cables can be too tight or too loose If an adjust ment is necessary see How To Check And Adjust The Cables in the Service And Adjustment section F 001129J 11 ASSEMBLY How To Set The Drift Cutters Drift Cutter Drift cutters are used to cut a path SC through snow deeper than the auger housing t 1 Loosen the wingnuts that secure the drift cutters t
7. adjustment is not correct re peat the adjustment 6 Replace the belt cover 7 Check the clutch contro cable ad justment 8 Reconnect the spark plug wire Traction Drive Beit The traction drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require adjustment Replace the traction drive belt if it is slipping See To Replace Belts paragraph in this section 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing WARNING Drain the gasoline A outdoors away from fire or flame 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire 3 Remove the screw from the belt cover Remove the belt cover See Figure 28 Remove the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame See Figure 31 Loosen the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame The au ger housing and the motor mount SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT frame will separate hinged by the bolts Auger Housing Loosen bottom bolts gt DN Each Side Figure 31 Loosen the belt guide Pull the belt guide away from the auger drive pulley See Figure 29 Loosen the nut on the idler pulley Pull the idler pulley away from the auger drive belt Remove the old auger drive belt Replace the auger drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center Install the new auger drive belt onto the auger drive pulley and onto the drive pulley Adjust the auger drive belt See Ho
8. bar next to the adjustable skids Loosen the mounting nuts that hold the adjustable skids To bring the front of the snow thrower down F 001129J 23 raise the adjustable skids Tighten the mouniing nuts See Figure 25 NOTE For rocky or uneven surfaces raise the front of the snow thrower by moving the skids down WARNING Be certain to A maintain proper ground clearance for your particular area to be cleared Objects such as gravel rocks or other debris if struck by the impeller may be thrown with sufficient force to cause personal injury property damage or damage to the snow thrower TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR After considerable use the metal scrap er bar will have a definite wear pattern The scraper bar in conjunction with the skids should always be adjusted to al low 1 8 between the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be cleaned 1 Position the snow thrower on a level surface Make sure both tires are equally in flated Proper tire pressure is 14 to 17 PSI See side of tire for maxi mum inflation Do not exceed side wall maximum pressure on tire Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the scraper bar to the au ger housing Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts making sure that the scraper bar is parallel with the working surface For extended operation the scraper bar may be reversed If the scraper bar must be replaced due t
9. to be stored for an extended period Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Run the snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of the auger impeller WARNING This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks driveways and other ground level surfaces Caution should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces DO NOT USE SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of resi dences garages porches or other such structures or buildings IMPORTANT Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup plied with the product Before you operate the unit learn and understand the purpose for each symbol Control And Operating Symbols 6 Throttle Slow Fast QO Engine Off Engine Stop Primer Button F 001129J Electric Start Choke Engine Start Engine Run Choke On Neutral M Er s Ignition Key Ignition Off Ignition On m t O Drive Clutch Forward 20 Push To Engage Electric Starter P Discharge DOWN Fuel 7 Discharge UP I 1 fay NA aun R gt dz Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage 2 Fuel Oil Mixture n gt ka Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT A gt Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Transmission Ignition Key Lift Handie To Depress Pedal Insert To Run Engage To Dis
10. to defeat the function of WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING the operator presence control under any circumstances 001129 2 TRAINING 1 Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equip ment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all per sons particularly small children and pets Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse PREPARATION 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats sleds boards wires and other foreign objects Disengage ail clutches before starting the engine motor Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments Wear fdbtwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flam mabie a Use an approved fuel container b Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running engine motor or hot en gine motor C Fili fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors d Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel e Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spa
11. 010 OS Piston Pin amp Ring Set 020 OS Piston amp Pin Ass y Std Incl 43 Piston amp Pin Ass y 010 OS Incl 43 52 KEY NO 41 42 42 42 43 45 47 48 50 51 60 65 66 69 70 71 75 80 81 82 83 84 86 87 89 90 92 93 100 101 PART NO 35775A 35779 35780 35781 35772 36898 651033 35313 35682A 35315A 35316A 30200 650990 35683 35684A 35377 35319 35751 35479A 35321 35322 29193 650833 650832 32589 611093 650880 650881 35135 610118 DESCRIPTION Piston amp Pin Ass y 020 OS Incl 43 Ring Set Std Ring Set 010 OS Ring Set 020 OS Piston Pin Retaining Ring Connecting Rod Ass y Incl 47 Connecting Rod Bolt Valve Lifter Camshaft MCR Counterbalance Weight Blower Housing Extension Screw 10 24 x 9 16 Screw Torx 1 30 Cylinder Cover Gasket Cylinder Cover Incl 14 15 38 71 75 Crankshaft Bushing Cil Seal Governor Shaft Washer Governor Gear Ass y Governor Spool Retaining Ring Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 16 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 11 16 Flywheel Key Flywheel W Ring Gear Lock Washer Flywheel Nut Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011201 102 103 110 110A 119 120 125 125 126 127 128 130 135 150 151 151A 153 154 155 157 158 159 160 161 163 169 170 171 172 173 174 180 181 182 183 651024 651007 35187 36874 36932 37491 3
12. 34 19 Tighten the bottom bolts on each side of the bottom panel 20 Install the top bolts on each side of the bottom panel 21 Connect the spark plug wire GE EE EELER HOW TO REPLACE THE AUGER SHEAR BOLT The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special shear bolts These shear bolts are designed to break and protect the ma chine if an object becomes lodged in the au ger housing Do not use a harder bolt as the protection provided by the shear bolt will be lost WARNING For safety and to protect the machine use only original equipment shear bolts To replace a broken shear bolt proceed as follows Extra shear bolts were pro vided in the assembly parts bag F 001129J 1 Move the throttle control to the stop position Disengage all controls 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire Make sure all moving parts have stopped SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 3 Align the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger shaft Install the new shear pin and spacer See Figure 39 4 Connect the spark plug wire TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR If you think your carburetor needs ad justing see your nearest Sears Store Engine performance should not be af fected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet For operation at higher elevations contact your nearest Sears Store IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Over speeding the engine above the factory high speed setti
13. 5 BRNG FL 581730 656 CHAIN ROLLER 583013 671 FLATWASHER 712120 673 BUSHING WHEEL 585591 675 TIRE amp RIM LEFT 1501019 676 SCREW 1 4 20 1 75 577015 677 NUT 1 4 20 HEX NYLOCK 780029 678 RING RET 239 680 TIRE amp RIM RIGHT 1501020 681 DISC WHEEL 1501032 853 682 SCREW 2001066 683 HUB WHEEL LOCK 1501031 853 684 SPRING COMPRESSION 164X34 685 PIN LOCK 1501033 686 KNOB 1501034 687 PIN 032X78 688 SCREW 73839 689 NUT 780029 001129 44 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY REF KEY 791 F 001129J Key No 730 731 760 761 765 766 767 768 792 794 REF KEY 7 Y Description CLUTCH HANDLE LH CLUTCH HANDLE RH PANEL CONTROL SCREW 10 X 62 BRACKET PANEL SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 75 WASHER HVSPTLK NUT 5 16 18 BOLT 1 4 20 X 0 NUT 1 4 20 45 REF UPPER HANDLE 90 D REF KEY 741 337139 J Part No 578992 578993 579039 316042 578866 853 302900 71060 71037 905531 908913 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 CHUTE CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY LOWER HANDLE F 001129J Key No 850 854 855 856 860 861 862 863 864 865 866 867 870 871 872 873 874 875 Description CRANK ASSY CHUTE HANDLE CHUTE CRANK FLATWASHER E RING EYE BOLT 3 8 16X6 00 GROMMET EYE BOLT BOOT NUT 3 8 16 HEXJAM FLATWASHER ADAPTER BOOT TO HANDLE FLATWASHER NUT 3 8 16 HEXNYL BRACKET WORM MTG WORM GEAR CHUTE ROTA
14. 57 358 HARDWARE APPLIED ON OUTSIDE OF AUGER HOUSING Description BEARING ROLL WASHER FLAT KEY WORM GEAR BEARING SLEEVE IMPELLER BRACE SCREW NUT 5 16 24 SCREW WASHER FLAT WASHER NUT 100z LUBRIPLATE 324820 Part No 50684 48275 50795 53732 53731 761609 853 5524 1441 71100 302636 71071 71060 71037 333431 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY F 001129J 40 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 F 001129J Key No 580 582 584 585 586 587 600 601 602 603 604 605 606 607 608 609 610 611 Description ASSY UPPER CHUTE SCREW 5 16 18X 75 NUT 5 16 18 HEX SCREW 5 16 18 75 WASHER NUT 5 16 18 HEX NYL LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY BOLT 5 16 18X1 00 FLATWASHER NUT 5 16 18 FLAP RIVET COLLAR CHUTE SCREW 1 4 20X 75 FLATWASHER NUT 1 4 20 HEX NYLOCK RETAINER RING INNEH RETAINER RING OUTER 41 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY Part No 761168 853 578088 71038 578088 6711 71038 761169 853 586280 71071 71038 762322 760987 585214 853 302628 71067 780029 337227 585193 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 5 337139 F 001129J 42 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 Key No 720 723 724 725 726 727 728 729 739 740 741 743 744 745 750 751 752 753 754 770 771 772 773 774 Desc
15. 601 590678 590680 590412 590682 590750 590535 590574 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Spring Pin Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley amp Rewind Spring Assy Starter Housing Ass y Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Mitten Grip Handle Not included with starter 59 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7am 7pm 7days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For in house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7days a week 1 800 4 1 800 473 7247 Para pedir servicio de reparacion a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 3am 5pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following infor mation Product Type Part Number e Model Number Part Description SERVICES America s Repair Specialists Printed in U S A
16. 6934 36936 36935 650691 650690 650697A 34645 33507 33508 35862 35949 650945 35950 650947 35466 35952 35953A 30063 650890 27896A 28423 28424 28425 35350 650128 35954 30200 650517 34583A F 001129J Solid State Mounting Stud Screw Torx T 15 Ground Wire Ground Wire Cylinder Head Gasket Cyinder Head Incl 151A Exhaust Valve Std Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS Intake Valve Std Washer Belleville Washer Screw 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 Spark Plug RN4C Valve Spring Valve Spring Keeper Intake Valve Seal Push Rod Guide Rocker Arm Stud Hocker Arm Jam Nut Push Rod Rocker Arm Cover Gasket Rocker Arm Housing Screw Torx T 30 Lock Washer Valve Cover Gasket Breather Body Breather Element Valve Cover Breather Tube Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Blower Housing Extension Lock Nut 10 32 Screw Torx T 30 Choke Bracket 53 184 185 186 186B 200 202 203 204 205 206 207 209 212 213 215 216 219 220 222 223 224 260 262 265 266 269 270 270A 271 275 276 277 281 33263 37085 35691 36653 35702 36482 31342 651029 651019 610973 35692 650821 30773A 650930 35438 35679 35689 35440 28820 650971 33515A 35694 29747B 37086 650876 35762 35870 35829A 35293 36542 35348 650877 33013 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket Intake Pipe Governor Link Choke Spring Control Bracket Incl 203 204 amp 206 Compression Spring Compression Spring Screw Torx T 10
17. 89 35878 35703 640105 590749 33329E 36947A Screw 5 16 18 x 7 8 Key Switch Bracket Heat Baffle Screw 5 16 18 x 1 9 32 Primer Ass y Primer Line Starter Handle Primer Decal Choke Decal Warning Decal Throttle Decal Carburetor Incl 184 Rewind Starter Note This engine cou d have been built with 590733 starter Electric Starter Motor Optional Gasket Set Incl items Marked PK in Notes Incl part s 27896A 2 33263 1 33515A 1 35317 1 35683 1 35762 2 35952 1 36333 1 36352 1 36358 1 36832 1 36930 1 36932 1 36942 1 Replacement Engine None Replacement Short Block 758215 orderfrom 71 1 999 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011201 F 001129J 55 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011201 F 001129J KEY NO 0 1 1A 2 6 7 10 14 15 16 17 18 20 20A 25 27 28 29 30 81 32 33 36 37 40 44 47 48 60 PART NO 640105 632787 36288 631970 640107 650506 632513 632429A 630735 632527 651025 630766 640016 640053 632594A 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 27136 27554 640005 632547 640106 27110A 630748 631027 632760 DESCRIPTION Carburetor Incl 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft amp Lever Assembly Bushing Throttle Return Spring Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Choke Shaft amp Lever Assembly Choke Shutter Choke Positioning Spring Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle
18. CRAFTSMAN 12 5 Horsepower 33 Inch Dual Stage 120V Electric Start SNOW THROWER SAFETY ASSEMBLY MODEL NO 536 881120 Kee m 4 1144 zai 4 L a ee N z O rf lt c LLI n O MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product I je z Qa 0 SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A F 001129J TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY STATEMENT 2 STORAGE 31 SAFETY RULES 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 32 MM OURO EE 2 OPERATION U UY 13 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS 50 MAINTENANCE 20 SPANISH ESPANOL 60 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 23 PARTS ORDERING SERVICE 92 WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For two years from the date of purchase when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship If this Craftsman Snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty ap plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not cover the following gt tems which become wom during normal use such as spark plugs drive belts and shear pins e Repairmecessary because of oper
19. FRAME ASSEMBLY Description MODEL 143 011201 SCREW 5 16 18 WASHER GUIDE ROD BELT PLASTIC WASHER WASHER SCREW 5 16 24 1 00 SPACER PULLEY HALF WASHER FLAT BELT V FLATWASHER SPACER SLEEVE PULLEY ENGINE BELT V WASHER FLAT WASHER SCREW 3 8 24X1 00 OWNER S MANUAL 33 NOTE ENGINE MOUNTS TO FRONT HOLES ON THE FRAME 319042 PULLEY Part No ENGINE 710024 71060 3949 6711 71060 910828 762291 579854 579861 302707 712120 586251 586253 761788 50677 71063 71015 001129 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY US REF 319051 Key No Description Part No 6 MOTOR STARTER 762323 7 SCREW 6216 8 SCREW 6217 9 CORD STARTER 6219 F 001129J 34 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 F 001129J Key No 80 88 90 91 103 105 106 108 109 110 111 140 141 145 146 148 149 160 161 162 163 FRAME ASSEMBLY REF ENGINE Description FRAME ASSY SCREW 5 16 18X 50 COVER BOTTOM SCREW 1 4 20X 63 IDLER ASSEMBLY PIN HAIR 38DIAX1 64LG PIN KLIK 3 16 DIA ASSY SPRING ATTACH BEARING FL BOLT 3 8 16X1 25 CARR WASHER FLAT LEVER IDLER ARM TRACTION BOLT 625X 135 HHSH 5 16 18 IDLER SPRING TRACTION DRIVE SCREW 3 8 16X1 25 PULLEY IDLER NUT 3 8 16 COVER BELT SCREW 1 4 20X 63 WASHER FLAT LID BELT COVER 35 Part No 761705 848 780055 583031 853 310169 762296 711682 761761 761766 53703
20. Speed Screw Tension Spring idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Screw Cap Float Bowl Assembly Incl 32 amp 33 Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat 8 Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Bowl Drain Assembly Drain Plunger Gasket Main Nozzle Tube O Ring Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer Welch Plug Idle Mixture Well Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent Repair kit Incl Items Marked PK in Notes 56 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011201 F 001129J 57 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011201 F 001129J KEY 11 13 14 15 16 22 23 26 26 29 30 31 PART NO 37105 33451 33842 33430 33431 37050 35449 35450 35915 35451B 35452A 35911 590500 33441 35453 35454 35455 35456 650819 651032 32450B 30063 650820 DESCRIPTION Electric Starter 110 Volt Dust Cover Retainer Ring Spring Retainer Anti drift Spring Gear amp Nut Incl 2 Drive End Cap Ass y Incl 7 O Ring Armature Housing Ass y Brush Card Ass y Thrust Washer Thrust Washer Ground Screw Commutator End Cap Ass y Incl 7 Switch Box Ass y Case Bolt Ground Screw Screw 6 32 X 2 1 2 Screw 12 16 x 5 8 Extension Cord 10 6 Screw Torx T 30 1 4 20 X 1 2 Screw 1 4 20 X 1 2 58 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011201 F 001129J KEY NO 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 PART NO 590749 590599A 590600 590679 590
21. TION BLOCK UNIVERSAL PIVOT CLEVIS PIN PIN UNIVERSAL JOINT COTTER PIN 46 334215 Part No 585426 307399 309312 578159 581618 148 308145 71045 71072 309344 71072 71046 585195 585196 578063 578309 578060 579493 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 F 001129J HEADLIGHT REF LOWER HANDLE Key No 621 622 625 626 627 628 Description LIGHT HALOGEN HARNESS HEADLIGHT TIE CABLE BRACKET SCREW 8 X 50 WASHER FLAT 47 621 D1029 Part No 762343 1501036 57444 578921 901696 901736 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY REF UPPER CHUTE 342858 F 001129J 48 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY Key No Description Part No 965 SPRING TENSION RETURN 318468 966 WASHER FLAT 711666 967 BOLT 5 16 18 310088 968 WASHER FLAT 73787 969 NUT 1 4 20 302635 970 SCREW 5 16 18 X 75 313676 971 BRACKET CABLE CHUTE 780066 972 NUT 5 16 18 71391 973 TRIM 55021 974 TIE CABLE 760113 975 CABLE CHUTE CONTROL 761131 980 BOLT 5 16 18 310088 981 WIRE FORM 780220 982 NUT 1 4 10 302635 990 SCREW 3 8 16X1 75 4058 991 WASHER FLAT 71072 992 WASHER SPRING 4051 993 HANDLE ASSY SPEED CONTROL 579040 994 NUT 3 8 16 REGHEX 71044 995 HANDLE 3 8 16 MOLDED 306689 996 NUT 3 8 16 HEX 71046 F 001129J 49 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 DRIFT CUTTER ASSEMBLY NOTE THIS
22. UGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 482 483 484 485 490 491 493 499 500 509 510 Description PULLEY KEY SQUARE WASHER FLAT NUT 1 2 20 SPACER SLEEVE RETAINER BRNG BEARING BALL SCREW NUT 5 16 18 HOUSING ASSY PLUG BLADE SCRAPER F 001129J Part No 583146 2001022 71074 712121 334514 582960 43846 313676 710026 761879 884 760040 760666 853 NOTE 38 KEY 500 IS WELDMENT AND INCLUDES TWO SIDE PANELS REF KEY 500 REF IMPELLER Key No 511 514 520 521 522 524 525 527 536 540 541 544 Description BOLT 5 16 18 X 75 NUT 5 16 18 AUGER ASSY LH AUGER ASSY RH BOLT NUT 5 16 18 BEARING SCREW BOLT 5 16 18X 75 SKID BOLT CARRIAGE NUT 5 16 18 339975 Part No 340720 710026 7 83 760307 853 578647 71391 53757 70984 340720 760192 853 340720 710026 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY Key No 300 301 303 304 306 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 320 321 322 Description CASE GEAR RH CASE GEAR LH SCREW NUT 5 16 24 PIPE PLUG SEAL OIL BEARING SLEEVE WASHER FLAT SHAFT AUGER GASKET WORM GEAR KEY WOODRUFF RING QUAD BEARING FL WASHER FLAT F 001129J Part No 896 895 910828 71100 53749 780151 53743 53748 760411 897 53730 73905 53737 583126 48275 39 Key No 323 324 326 327 330 340 350 351 352 355 356 3
23. UNIT IS USED FOR REFERENCE PURPOSE ONLY VIEW FROM RIGHT SIDE OF HOUSING 282 28i 4 801027 Key No Description Part No 280 BAR DRIFT CUTTER 76234B 853 281 BOLT 5 16 18X0 75 340720 282 WASHER 12021 283 711604 F 001129J 50 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011201 4005 gl 157 2 160 DS 310 163 lt gt 159 Or ao 155 0 0 q 18 1547 gt 5 11 35 36 37 l 5305 266 2 150 ve nul 271 153 h 6 270 1 150 ee iN b L 269 2 I 2708 S qas 265 i d PF P 127 4 180 T F 001129J 51 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011201 KEY PART NO NO 0 0 1 37083 2 27652 3 650820 4 31857 5 30969 14 28277 14A 651057 15 35685 16 35686 17 29916 18 651028 19 35688 20 35319 25 0 26 1 28 30322 30 37240 31 35327 35 29826 36 8 37 29216 38 2 40 4 40 35777A 40 35778A 41 35773A 41 35774A F 001129J DESCRIPTION RPM High 3550 to 3850 RPM Low 1850 to 2150 Cylinder Incl 2 20 amp 80 Dowel Pin Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Oil Drain Extension Extension Ca Washer Washer Governor Rod Incl 14 amp 38 Governor Lever Governor Lever Clam Screw Torx 15 Extension Spring Oil Seal Blower Housing Baffle Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 Lock Nut 10 32 Crankshaft Counterbalance Gear Screw 10 32 x 3 4 Lock Washer Lock Nut 10 32 Retaining Ring Piston Pin amp Ring Set Std Piston Pin amp Ring Set
24. ach time you check the oil lev el Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Figure 24 F 001129J 22 five 25 hours TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL 1 Position the snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest point on the engine 2 Remove the oil drain plug and the oil fill cap dipstick Drain the oil into a suitable container NOTE The oil will drain more freely when the engine is warm 3 After draining all the oil reinstall the oil drain plug securely 4 Fill the engine crankcase with S A E 5W30 motor oil pouring slowly DO NOT OVERFILL SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING Always discon A nect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with spark plug to pre vent accidental starting when mak ing any adjustments or repairs TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjustment skids located on the outside of the auger housing See Figure 25 These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower Mounting Nuts Auger Housing Height Adjust Skid Figure 25 For normal hard surfaces such as a paved driveway or walk adjust the skids as follows 1 Position the snow thrower on a level surface Make sure both tires are equally in flated Proper tire pressure is 14 to 17 PSI See side of tire for maxi mum inflation Do not exceed side wall maximum pressure on tire Place the extra shear bolts supplied found in parts bag under each end of the scraper
25. ator 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 THROWERTO THE NEAREST Sears SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE 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 D817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 SAFETY RULES LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IT MEANS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED WARNING Always discon A nect the spark plug wire A WARNING A and place it where it cannot make contact with spark plug to Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and prevent accidental starting during certain vehicle components contain or emit Preparation Maintenance or Stor chemicals known to the State of California to age of your snow thrower cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm IMPORTANT Safety standards re Battery posts terminals and related accessories quire operator presence controls to contain lead and lead compounds chemicals minimize the risk of injury Your snow known to the State of California to cause cancer thrower is equipped with such controls and birth defects or other reproductive harm Do not attempt
26. ckets Hex Shaft and Sprockets Require No Lubrication GE icti Bearing Friction Wheel ASSEMDIY Point at which Coin or Shim grease should be visible Gap Between Friction Wheel and Disc Drive LUBRICATION NOT REQUIRED 1 Hex Shaft and Sprockets Hex shaft and sprockets require no lu brication All bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance See Figure 23 NOTE Any greasing or oiling of the above components can cause contami nation of the friction wheel If the disc drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with grease or oil damage to the friction wheel will result Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc drive plate or friction wheel be sure to clean the plate and wheel thoroughly NOTE For storage the hex shaft and sprockets should be wiped with 5W30 motor oil to prevent rusting 2 Auger Gear Box The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require additional lubrica tion If for some reason the lubri Plate cant should leak out have auger Grease Zerk Figure 23 gear case checked by a competent repairman ENGINE Change the oil every twenty five 25 hours or at least once a year if the LUBRICATION snow thrower is not used for twenty Check the crankcase oil levet before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use See Figure 24 Add S A E 5W30 motor oil as needed Tighten fill cap dipstick se curely e
27. d check as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing WARNING Drain the gasoline outdoors away from fire or flame 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire F 001129J 4 Measure the distance between the belt guide and auger drive belt The correct distance is 1 8 inch 3 175 mm See Figure 33 x Belt Guide Auger 1 8 Inch Idler 3 175 mm Pulley 7 Engaged Figure 33 5 If an adjustment is necessary loos en the mounting bolt for the belt guide Move the belt guide to the correct position Tighten the mounting bolt for the belt guide 6 Install the belt cover Tighten the screw See Figure 28 7 Connect the spark plug wire 3 Remove the bolts on each side of the bottom panel See Figure 34 4 Loosen the bolts on each side of the bottom panel 5 Remove the bottom panel Remove Top Bolt each side Frame je Auger Housing Loosen bottom bolts a Each Side Figure 34 6 Position the shift speed lever in the first forward gear 7 Note the position of the friction wheel on the disc drive plate See SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Figure 35 In the correct position the right outer side of the disc drive plate must be three inches 7 62cm from the center of the friction wheel If the friction wheel is not in the correct position adjust as follows Friction Figure 35 How To Adjust The Friction Wh
28. e traction drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center Install the new traction drive belt onto the traction drive pulley and onto the engine pulley Make sure the traction drive idler pulley is properly aligned with the traction drive belt Install and adjust the auger drive belt See How To Remove The Au SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ger Drive Belt in the Service And Adjustment section 9 Adjust the belt guide See How To Adjust The Belt Guide in the Ser vice And Adjustment section 10 Install the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame See Figure 31 11 Tighten the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame 12 Install the belt cover Tighten screw See Figure 28 13 Check the adjustment of the cables See How To Check And Adjust The Cables in the Service And Adjust ment section 14 Connect the spark plug wire HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire 2 Remove the screw Remove the belt cover See Figure 28 3 Engage the auger drive lever HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FRICTION WHEEL How To Check The Friction Wheel If the snow thrower will not move for ward check the traction drive belt the traction drive cable or the friction wheel If the friction wheel is worn or damaged it must be replaced See How To Re place the Friction Wheel in this section If the friction wheel is not worn or dam age
29. e at the point your starter will normally be used one should be installed by a licensed electrician when connecting 120 volt AC Power Cord always connect the cord to the Switch Box on the engine first then plug the other end into the three hole grounded receptacle When disconnecting Power cord always unplug the end in the three hole grounded receptacle first COLD START 1 Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position 2 Move throttle control to FAST posi tion 3 Remove the keys form the plastic bag Insert one key into ignition slot Make sure it snaps into place Do not turn key Keep the second key in a safe place 4 Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position 5 Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine 6 Plug other end of power cord into a three hole grounded 120 VOLT AC F 001129J 17 receptacle See WARNING in this section 7 Push the primer button while cov ering the vent hole as follows Re move finger from primer button between primes Do not prime if temperature above 50 F 10 C Push two time if temperature is 50 10 C to 15 F 10 C Push four times if temperature is below 15 F 10 C 8 Push down on the starter button until the engine starts Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time This electric starter is thermally pro tected If overheated it will stop au tomatically and can b
30. e restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is required 9 When the engine starts release the starter button and move choke le ver to 1 2 choke position When engine runs smoothly move choke lever to No Choke Position Disconnect power cord from recep tacle first and then from switch box NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0 F 11 Run engine at full throttle FAST when throwing snow WARM START If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown leave choke at OFF and do not push the primer button If the en gine fails to start follow the Cold Start instructions TO START ENGINE RECOIL STARTER Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil The snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter Before starting the engine be certain that you have read the following information 10 OPERATION COLD START 1 Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position 2 Move throttle control to FAST posi tion 3 Remove the keys form the plastic bag Insert one key into ignition slot Make sure it snaps into place Do not turn key Keep the second key in a safe place 4 Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position 5 Push the primer button while cov ering the vent hole as follows Re move finger from primer button between primes
31. e sure that all fasteners are tight 4 Make sure the height adjust skids are properly adjusted See To Ad just Skid Height paragraph in the Service amp Adjustments section of this manual F 001129J 15 5 Check tire pressure 14 17 pounds Do not exceed maximum amount of pressure CHECK THE OIL NOTE The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil Check the level of the oil Add oil as needed 1 Make sure the unit is level NOTE Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs 2 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick Check the oil 3 If necessary add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill cap dipstick see Figure 20 Do not add too much oil Oll Fill Cap Dipstick NOTE Oil level must be between full and Add mark Figure 20 4 Tighten the fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level NOTE For extreme cold operating conditions of 0 F and below use a partial synthetic OW30 motor oil for easier starting NOTE S A E 5W30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consis tently 20 F or lower FILL GAS NOTICE ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CAL IFORNIA AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES Are certified to operate on regular un leaded gasoline Include the following emission control system s EM TWC if so equipped Include any user ad justable features therefore no other ad
32. ects being thrown into the eyes which can result in se vere eye damage Always wear safety giasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask for over your glasses WARNING Read Owner s A Manual before operating machine Never direct dis charge toward bystanders Stop the engine before unclogging discharge chute or auger housing and before leaving the machine TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER 1 To stog throwing snow release the auger drive lever See Figure 17 To stop the wheels release the traction drive lever To stop the engine push the throttle control lever to off and pull out the ignition key Traction Drive Lever Auger Drive Lever 2 Figure 17 TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE 1 Turn the crank assembly to set the direction of the snow throwing See Figure 18 2 Push the remote chute lever for ward to discharge the snow high and far Pull the remote chute le 001129 ver back to discharge the snow down Crank Assembly Figure 18 HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD 1 To shift release the traction drive lever left hand and move the speed shift lever to the speed you desire See Figure 17 Ground speed is determined by snow condi tions Select the speed you desire by moving the speed shifter lever left into the appropriate notches on the shift lever plate Speeds 1 2 Wet Heavy Speed 3 Lig
33. eel 1 8 Loosen the nut on the speed con trol rod See Figure 36 Remove the fasteners to discon nect the ball joint from the shift yoke assembly To lengthen or shorten the speed control rod turn the adapter to obtain the correct friction wheel position Assemble the ball joint to the shift yoke assembly with the fasteners Tighten nut on the speed control rod Make sure the speed select lever functions correctly Move the speed select lever through all speeds Install the bottom panel See Figure 34 Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel Install the bolts on each side of the bottom panel F 001129J 28 Speed Control Rod Nut Adaptor f hift Yoke Ball Joint DR Assembly Fasteners Figure 36 How To Rep ace The Friction Wheel If the friction wheel is worn or damaged the snow thrower will not move forward The friction wheel must be replaced as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing WARNING Drain the gasoline outdoors away from fire or flame 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire 3 Remove the top bolts on each side of the bottom panel See Figure 34 4 Loosen the bottom bolts on each side of the bottom panel 5 Remove the bottom panel 6 Remove the speed control rod from the shift yoke assembly See Figure 36 7 Remove the three fasteners that hold the friction wheel t
34. engage Pull Out To Stop Safety Warning Symbols e A DANGER DANGER WARNING Thrown Objects Keep Bystanders Away IMPORTANT Read Owner s Manual Before Operating This Machine oie WARNING Hot Surface F 001129J Thrown Objects Keep Bystanders Away DANGER Stop The Engine Before Unclogging Discharge Chute DANGER Avoid Injury From Rotating Auger Keep Hands Feet And Clothing Away STOP ASSEMBLY Contents of Parts Bag actual size 1 Owner s Manual not shown 1 Packet of Fuel Stabilizer not shown 1 Warranty Card not shown 2 Parts bags not shown Non Assembly Parts found in toolbox located on belt cover 1 Screw 3 8 16 x 2 71007 1 Split Lockwasher 2 Flatwasher 3 8 71062 71072 2 Nut 3 8 71044 2 Spacer 3943 1 Remote Chute Knob not actual size 2 Shear Pins 760878 Starter Cord Ga actual size HO Oo 1 Shift Lever Knob 1 Jam Nut 1 4 1 Heer 3 8 1 Cotter Pin not actual size 71034 71081 Parts packed a a in carton not shown full size 2 Ignition Keys Attached to engine in Plase bag 1 Crank Assembly F 001129J 6 ASSEMBLY Read and follow the assembly and ad NOTE In this instruction book left justment instructions for your snow and right describe the location of a thrower All fasteners are in the parts part from the operator s position be bag Do no
35. from the spark plug thoroughiy inspect snow thrower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower If the unit should start to vibrate abnormal ly stop the engine motor and check im mediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the operating position before un clogging the auger impeller housing or dis charge chute and when making any repairs adjustments or inspections When cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the auger impeller and all moving parts have stopped and all controls are disengaged Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended Disengage the auger impeller stop engine motor and remove key Do not run the engine motor indoors ex cept when starting the engine motor and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building Open the outside doors ex haust fumes are dangerous containing CARBON MONOXIDE an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS Do not clear snow across the face of slopes Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not at tempt to clear steep slopes Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards plates or other safety pro tective devices in place 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 Never ope
36. ht Speed 4 Very Light Speed 5 6 Transport only 2 Engage the traction drive lever left hand As the snow thrower starts to move maintain a firm hold on the handles and guide the snow throw er along the clearing path Do not attempt to push the snow thrower To move the snow thrower back ward move the speed shifter lever right into first or second reverse and engage the traction drive lever left hand IMPORTANT Do not move the speed shifter lever while the traction lever is down TO THROW SNOW 1 Push down the auger driver lever right hand See Figure 17 2 Release to stop throwing snow Remote Chute Lever OPERATION HOW TO USE THE WHEEL LOCKOUT The left wheel is secured to the axle with a lockout pin See Figure 19 The unit was shipped with the lockout pin in the locked position For ease of maneu verability in light snow conditions dis connect the lockout pin as follows 1 Pull the knob out to disengage the lockout pin 2 To lock in the disengaged position turn the knob 1 4 turn 90 degrees Lockout Figure 19 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Before you service or start the en gine familiarize yourself with the snow thrower Be sure you under stand the function and location of all controls 2 Check the tension of clutch cable before starting the engine See To Adjust The Control Cable para graph in the Service amp Adjust ments section of this manual 3 B
37. ill produce a loud clattering sound This is not harmful to the engine or starter 2 With the engine not running wipe all snow and moisture from the carbu retor cover in area of control levers Also move throttle control choke control and starter handle several times WARNING Never run en A gine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas En gine exhaust contains CARBON MONOXIDE AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and snow thrower The temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150 F Avoid these areas DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to operate or be near snow thrower while it is operating OPERATION WARNING Do not attempt to remove any item that may become lodged in auger without taking the following precau tions Release auger drive lever Move throttle lever to stop posi tion Remove do not turn ignition key Disconnect spark plug wire Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge chute Use a pry bar SNOW THROWING TIPS 1 For maximum snow thrower efficien cy in removing snow adjust ground speed NEVER the throttle Go slower in deep freezing or wet snow If the wheels slips reduce forward speed The engine is de signed to deliver maximum perfor mance at full throttle and should be run at this power setting at all times Most efficient snow throwing is ac complished when the sno
38. it or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi lizer No 3550 Add fuel stabilizer to any gasoline left in the tank to mini mize gum deposits and acids If the fuel tank is almost empty mix stabi lizer with fresh gasoline in a sepa rate container and add some to the fuel tank 3 Always follow the instruction on the stabilizer container After the stabi lizer is added to the fuel tank run the engine at least ten minutes to allow the mixture to reach the car buretor Change the engine oil 5 Lubricate the piston cylinder area First remove the spark plug and squirt a few drops of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole Next cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray Then pull two or three times on the recoil starter rope to rotate the engine Finally install the spark plug and attach the spark plug wire OTHER 1 If possible store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to give protec tion from dust and dirt 2 If the machine must be stored out doors block up the snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is off the ground Cover the snow thrower with a suit able protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic IMPORTANT Never cover snow thrower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Water or dirt in fuel system Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line emp
39. l the tank completely Fill the tank to within 1 4 1 2 from the top to provide space for expansion of fuel Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before stating the engine Store gasoline in a clean approved container and keep the cap in place on the container TO STOP ENGINE To stop engine move the throttle con trol lever to STOP position and re move key Keep the key in a safe place The engine will not start without the key TO START ENGINE ELECTRIC STARTER IF EQUIPPED Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil The snow thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A C electric OPERATION starter and recoil starter Before start ing the engine be certain that you have read the following information WARNING The starter is A equipped with a three wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current It must be proper ly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electrical shock which may be injurious to operator Follow all instructions carefully as set forth in the To Start Engine section De termine that your house wiring is a three wire grounded system Ask a licensed electrician if you are not sure If your house wire system is not a three wire system do not use this electric starter under any condi tions If yeur system is grounded and a three hole receptacle is not availabl
40. lect Lever with 90 bend to the speed select ae bracket with washer and cotter Bracket pin See Figure 9 Washer 3 8 3 Put the speed select lever into the y s Cotter Pin first gear position gt 4 Attach the ball joint located on the Sed R bottom end of the speed control Control rod to the shift yoke assembly Rod See Figure 10 The fasteners are Figure 9 attached to the ball joint at the factory Speed Control Rod The length ot the ball joint and speed Shift Yake Assembly gt control rod have been pre adjusted at A the factory 4 an adjustment is required loosen the nut Remove the fasteners to disconnect the ball joint from the U shift yoke assembly To lengthen or DS shorten the speed control rod turn the Nut Y adapter to obtain the correct length Adapter PES q N 5 Make sure the speed select lever Ball functions correctly Move the speed SEN ZS SES select lever through all speeds Figure 10 How To Assemble install with head of the carriage The Chute Deflector bolt on the inside of the flange 1 Remove the carriage bolt See 4 Fasten with washer and locknut Figure 11 5 Tighten locknu securely 2 Raise the chute deflector into op NOTE Make sure all carriage erating position bolts in flange are tight DO NOT 3 Fasten chute deflector to flange OVERTIGHTEN with carriage bolt Make sure to 6 Cuttie strap on chute deflector Operating Position Tie
41. ng can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest Sears Store which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG NOTE This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer ence Causing Equipment Regulations If you have difficulty starting the snow thrower adjust or replace the spark plug Replace the spark plug is the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked Follow the instruc tions below F 001129J Figure 39 To adjust 1 Clean spark plug by carefully scraping the electrodes Do not sand blast or use a wire brush Be sure spark plug is clean and free of foreign material Check elec trodes gap with a wire feeler gauge and reset gap to 0 030 if neces sary See Figure 40 To Replace 1 If you need a new spark plug use only the proper replacement spark plug 2 Set the gap to 0 030 inches 3 Before installing the spark plug lightly coat the spark plug threads with oil or grease to insure easy re moval 4 Firmly tighten the spark plug in the engine 5 If a torque wrench is available torque the plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds Feeler Gauge Spark Plug Figure 40 STORAGE WARNING Never store your A snow thrower indoors or in an enclosed poorly venti lated area If gasoline remains in the tank fumes may reach an o
42. o the auger hous W t ing See Figure 15 9 2 Raise the drift cutters to the de sired height 3 Tighten the wingnuts Figure 15 CHECKLIST Before you operate your new snow thrower to ensure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product please review the following checklist z All assembly instructions have been completed The discharge chute rotates freely No remaining loose parts in carton While learning how to use your snow thrower pay extra attention to the fol lowing important items Engine oil is at proper level Make sure gas tank is filled properly with clean fresh unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate controls before starting engine F 001129J 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Electric Start Button Primer n Button pee Switch Box Speed Shifter Lever Re Starter Handle Height Adjust Skid Control Auger Drive Lever Starts and stops the auger and impeller snow gathering and throwing Traction Drive Lever Propels the snow thrower forward and in reverse Speed Shifter Lever Selects the speed of
43. o the hub See Figure 37 Friction Wheel Figure 37 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 8 Remove the four bolts that hold the bearing plates on each side of the hex shaft See Figure 38 NOTE Take special note of the position of the washers and retain ing ring on the hex shaft and the sprocket assembly w ww Friction Wnebi Hex Shaft Bearing Bearing Ge ate Plate Figure 38 9 Remove the bearing plate from the right side Do not remove the hex shaft Leave the hex shaft in posi tion Carefully raise hex shaft just enough to allow the friction wheel to be removed 10 Remove the friction wheel from the hub Slip the friction wheel toward the right off the hex shaft See Figure 37 11 Assemble the new friction wheel onto hub with the fasteners re moved earlier 12 Install the bearing plate onto the right side Make sure the hex shaft is engaged with both bearing plates and that the washers and re taining ring are installed in the origi nal position See Figure 38 13 Fasten the bearing plates using the four bolts removed earlier 14 Make sure the hex shaft turns free ly 15 Attach the speed control rod to the shift yoke assembly See Figure 36 16 Check the adjustment of the friction wheel See How To Adjust The Friction Wheel in this section 17 Make sure the friction wheel and the disc drive plate are free from grease or oil 18 Install the bottom panel See Figure
44. o wear remove the carriage bolts and nuts and install a new scraper bar SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be neces sary If the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment will be necessary To check for correct adjustment discon nect the Z fitting at the drive lever move the drive lever to the full forward position just contacting the plastic bumper The control cables are cor rectly adjusted when the center of the Z fitting is between the center and top of the hole in the drive lever and there in no droop in the cable Drive Lever Z Fitting N Figure 26 TO ADJUST BELTS Belts stretch during normal use if you need to adjust the belts due to wear or stretch proceed as follows How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt If your snow thrower will not discharge snow check the control cable adjust ment If it is correct then check the condition of the auger drive belt It may be loose or damaged If it is damaged replace it See To Replace Belts para graph in this section If the auger drive belt is loose adjust as follows F 001129J 1 Remove gas from gas tank Stand snow thrower on end 2 Disconnect the Z fitting from drive lever Pull spring cover up to expose spring Push the cable through the spring to expose the threaded por tion of the cable See Figure 27 4 Hold the s
45. pen flame spark or pilot light from a fur nace water heater clothes dryer cigarette etc NOTE To prevent engine damage if snow thrower is not used for more than 30 days follow the steps below SNOW THROWER 1 Thoroughly clean the snow thrower 2 Lubricate all lubrication points See the Maintenance section Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened In spect all visible moving parts for damage breakage and wear Re place if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before paint ing 5 Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing auger and the im peller with rust preventative such as a spray lubricant NOTE A yearly checkup or tune up by a Sears service center is a good way of ensuring that your snow thrower will provide maximum performance for the next season 3 ENGINE WARNING Drain the gaso A line outdoors away from fire or flame Gasoline must be removed or treated to prevent gum deposits from forming in the fuel tank filter hose and carburetor during storage Also during storage al cohol blended gasoline that uses etha nol or methanol sometimes called gasohol attracts water it acts on the gasoline to form acids which damage the engine 001129 31 1 To remove gasoline run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops 2 If you do not remove the gasoline use fuel stabilizer supplied with un
46. quare end of the threaded portion with pliers and ad just the locknut in or out until the excess slack is removed Spring Square End Locknut Figure 27 5 Pull the cable back through the spring and connect the cable Do the same for the other drive lever cable if needed NOTE Whenever the traction drive or au ger belts are adjusted or replaced the cables will need to be adjusted 1 Disconnect the spark plug wire 2 Remove the belt cover See Figure 28 Belt Cover Flatwasher Figure 28 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Loosen this nut Figure 29 Loosen the nut on the idler pulley and move the pulley toward the belt about 1 8 See Figure 29 Tighten jhe nut Press the auger drive lever Check the tension on the belt opposite au ger idler pulley The bett should deflect about 1 2 with moderate pressure See Figure 30 TO REPLACE BELTS The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced with original equipment belts available from your nearest Sears Store A distributor s list is supplied in the parts manual You will need the assistance of a sec ond person while replacing the belts How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt If the auger drive belt is damaged the snow thrower will not discharge snow Replace the damaged belt as follows F 001129J 25 Drive Pulley ey e idler AS Inch Engaged Deflection Figure 30 NOTE If the
47. r vice and Adjustment section LUBRICATION EVERY 10 HOURS 1 Auger Shaft Using a hand grease gun lubricate the auger shaft zerk fittings A every ten 10 operating hours Each time a shear bolt is re placed the auger shaft MUST be greased See Figure 22 See To Replace Auger Shear Bolt in the Service and Adjustment section F 001129J Figure 22 LUBRICATION EVERY 25 HOURS ubricate Disc Drive Plate every twenty five 25 hours and at the end of the season and or before storage To Lubricate 1 Position speed selector lever in first gear 2 Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end Remove the bottom panel 4 Turn disc drive plate clockwise by hand until grease zerk is clearly visible at front center See Figure 23 5 Place a coin or a shim of equal thickness between the rubber fric tion wheel and disc drive plate to prevent rubber friction wheel con tacting the drive disc plate 6 To grease zerk use a hand grease gun lubricate with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease Fill zerk only until grease becomes visible below bear ing assembly located under grease zerk DO NOT over fill CAUTION DO NOT allow grease to come in contract with the disc drive plate or friction wheel or damage will result IMPORTANT Remove coin and en sure that a gap exists between friction wheel and disc drive plate MAINTENANCE NOTE Clean all excess grease found on friction disc hub Spro
48. r and lower handles Raise the upper handle into the operating position NOTE Make sure the cables are not caught between the upper and lower handies 8 Cut the ties that secure the clutch control cables to the lower handle See Figure 1 Move the cables away from the motor frame 9 Make sure the clutch control cables are attached to the clutch levers See Figure 4 10 Tighten the bolts that secure the upper and lower handles Clutch Lever Clutch Control Cable Figure 4 11 Hold onto the handle and pull the snow thrower off the carton CAUTION DO NOT back over cables How To Assemble The Handle And Crank Assembly 1 Loosen but do not remove the fas teners in the upper holes of the lower handle See Figure 5 Loosen Do Not Remove Crank Assembly F 001129J Upper Handle Raj Lower Handle Locknut Flatwasher 2 Install the screw flatwasher lock washer and hex nut into the bot tom hole on the right side of the handles DO NOT tighten until all fasteners are in place Loosen Do Not Remove Flatwasher 3 8 Nut 3 8 Screw 3 8 x 2 NN Lockwasher 3 8 Flatwasher 3 8 Figure 5 ASSEMBLY 3 Locate the crank assembly re moved earlier Remove the locknut and flatwasher from the eye bolt assembly 4 Install the eye bolt through the low er hole on the left side of the han dles 5 Install the flatwasher and the lock nut loosely on the e
49. rate the snow thrower near en closures automobiles window wells drop offs and the like without proper ad justment of the snow discharge angle Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high trans port speeds on slippery surfaces Look be hind and use care when backing up Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit Disengage power to the collector impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use Use only attachments and accessories ap proved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower such as tire chains electric start kits ect 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 Do not over reach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a roof MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Check shear bolts and other bolts at fre quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine motor to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to operator s guide instruc tions for important details if the snow thrower is
50. ription ASSEMBLY HANDLE SCREW 3 8 16 2 00 SCREW 3 8 16X3 00 WASHER FLAT WASHER NUT 3 8 16 REGHEX STOP PLASTIC GRIP HANDLE BUMPER CABLE CLUTCH CABLE AUG CLUTCH TENSION SPRING SPRING CLUTCH NUT 1 4 20 HEX HANDLE LOWER SCREW 5 16 18 X 75 WASHER SPTLK NUT 5 16 18 SCREW 5 16 18 X 75 BRACKET SHIFT SCREW 3 8 16X3 00 SPRING WASHER FLAT NUT 3 8 16 HEX F 001129J HANDLE ASSEMBLY Part Key No No Description 579264 775 SPACER 71007 785 NUT 1 4 20 HEX 7288 787 KNOB SHIFT 1 420 71072 790 ROD ASSY LH 71062 791 ROD ASSY RH 71044 795 BRACKET CAM 7289 796 SCREW 5 16 18X 75 50792 797 WASHER SPTLK 4049 798 NUT 5 16 18 HEX 1580 799 CAM LOCK 761591 800 PIN SPRING PIVOT 579869 801 NUT PUSH ON 1673 802 PIN COTTER 780029 803 FLATWASHER 5543 853 804 ROD CONTROL 70984 805 NUT 5 16 24 HEX 71060 806 ADAPTOR SPEED 71391 807 WASHER 70984 808 JOINT STEEL BALL 581964 809 WASHER 7288 810 NUT 5 16 24 HEX 50786 811 BEARING FL 71072 812 ROD YOKE 71046 813 NUT 38 16 43 Part No 579183 71034 585522 578926 578924 579002 313676 71060 71037 8417 584673 73664 71081 71071 581079 71042 6352 71060 50782 71060 71042 579944 337436 71111 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 WHEEL ASSEMBLY 681 SD1021 Key No Description Part No 650 SHAFT AXLE 583017 652 SPRKT amp HUB 583007 653 SCREW 1 4 20 2 25 73839 654 NUT 1 4 20 HEX NYLOCK 780029 65
51. rk Check fuel supply before each use al lowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine motor and or sun can cause fuel to expand For all units with electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certi fied CSA UL Use only with a receptacle that has been installed in accordance with local inspection authorities Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except when specifically recommended by manu facturer Let engine motor and snow thrower ad just to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow F 001129J Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an ad justment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower OPERATION 1 10 11 12 Do not operate this machine if you are tak ing drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this ma chine safely Do not put hands or feet near or under ro tating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic After striking a foreign object stop the en gine motor remove the wire
52. t discard any parts or materi hind the unit al until the unit is assembled WARNING Before doing any A assembly or maintenance to the snow thrower remove the wire from the spark plug WARNING Always wear A safety glasses or eye shields while assembling snow thrower Tools Required Knife Pliers 1 2 inch open end wrenches 3 4 inch open end wrenches 1 1 1 1 9 16 inch open end wrenches 1 1 Measuring tape or ruler 1 Screwdriver Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the Figure 2 shows the snow thrower com shipping pdSition pletely assembled Traction Drive Lever Figure 1 Figure 2 How To Remove The Snow 2 Cut and discard the plastic ties that Thrower From The Carton secure the crank assembly and the 1 Locate all parts that are packed shift rod assembly to the pallet separately and remove from the 3 Cut down all four corners of the car carton ton and lay the side panels flat NOTE Put fuel stabilizer in a safe 4 Cutthe metal bands that hold the place until needed for storage snow thrower to the lower pallet F 001129J 7 ASSEMBLY 5 Remove and discard all packing material from around the snow thrower 6 For shipping purposes the height adjust skids are attached to the pallet Remove the screw that se cures each height adjust skid to the pallet See Figure 3 S Height Adjust Skid K Screw Figure 3 7 Loosen do not remove the bolts that fasten the uppe
53. the snow thrower 6 speeds for ward and 2 speeds reverse 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 height and direction the snow is thrown Height Adjust Skid Adjusts the ground clearance of the auger housing Ignition Key Must be inserted to start the engine Recoil Starter Handle Starts the en gine manually F 001129J Auger Drive Lever Traction Drive Lever n Remote Chute Control Lever Crank Assembly Chute Deflector GE Chute uf Cie Shear Pin Figure 16 Choke Control engine Primer Button injects fuel directly into the carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold weather Remote Chute Control Lever Push forward to discharge snow high and far Pull remote lever back to discharge snow down Throttle Control speed Electric Start Button if so equipped Used to start the engine using the 120 V elec tric starter Shear Pin Shear pins are designed to break to protect the machine if an ob ject becomes lodged in the auger hous ing Toolbox spare shear pins and spacers are located in toolbox Drift Cutter Cuts a path through snow higher than the auger housing Used to start a cold Controls the engine OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign obj
54. ty gas Clean fuel line check fuel tank or stale gasoline supply add fresh gasoline Engine stails Unit running on CHOKE Set choke lever to RUN position Engine runs erratic Water or dirt in fuel system Use carburetor bowl drain to Loss of power flush and refill with fresh fuel Excessive vibration Loose parts damaged Stop engine immediately and impeller disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs If vibration continues have the unit serviced by a Sears service repairman Drive belt loose or damaged Replace drive belt Incorrect adjustment of Adjust traction drive cable traction drive cable Worn or damaged friction Replace friction wheel wheel Auger drive belt loose or Adjust auger drive belt damaged replace if damaged Auger control cable not Adjust auger control cable adjusted correctly Shear bolt broken Replace shear bolt Discharge chute clogged Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing Unit fails to propel itself Unit fails to discharge snow Foreign object lodged in auger Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Remove object from auger F 001129J 32 CRAFTSMAN 33 12 5HP SNOW THROWER 536 881120 REF AUGER FRAME F 001129J Key No 10 12 13 41 42 43 44 45 53 54 57 58 59 60 63 67 68 69
55. w To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt in the Service And Adjustment section Adjust the belt guide See How To Adjust The Belt Guide in the Ser vice And Adjustment section Install the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame See Figure 31 Tighten the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame Install the belt cover Tighten the screw See Figure 28 10 11 12 13 14 15 Check the adjustment of the cables See How To Check And Adjust The Cables in the Service And Adjust ment section 16 Connect the spark plug wire F 001129J 26 How To Remove the Traction Drive Belt If the snow thrower will not move for ward check the traction drive belt for wear or damage If the traction drive belt is worn or damaged replace the beit as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing WARNING Drain the gasoline A outdoors away from fire or flame 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire 3 Remove the auger drive belt See How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt in the Maintenance section Pull the traction drive idler pulley away from the traction drive belt See Figure 32 Traction Drive Belt Auger Drive Belt Traction Belt Guide Drive Pulley Wi Traction Drive Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Figure 32 Remove the old traction drive belt from the traction drive pulley and from the engine pulley Replace th
56. w is re moved immediately after if fails For complete snow removal slightly overlap each path previously taken The snow should be discharged down wind whenever possible For normal usage set the skids so that the scraper bar is 1 8 above the skids For extremely hard packed snow surfaces adjust the F 001129J skids upward so that the scraper bar touches the ground On gravel or crushed rock surfaces set the skids at 1 1 4 below the scraper bar See To Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the Service amp Adjustments section of this manu al Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by the ma chine After the 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 the snow thrower thoroughly after each use Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from the entire snow thrower and flush with water if pos sible to remove all salt or other chemicals Wipe snow thrower dry MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Tighten Screws and Nuts Check Spark Plug Lubricate All Pivot Points Lubricate Disc Drive Plate Zerk See Maintenance Check Fuel d Check Cable Adjustment See Cable Adjustment Adjust Drive Belt Lubricate Auger Shaft See Shear Bolt
57. ye bolt 6 Carefully remove cotter pin clevis pin universal joint pin and uni versal joint from the crank rod as sembly See Figure 6 Cotter Pin Clevis Pin Joint Pin Universal Joint Worm Gear Figure 6 7 Mount the universal joint into the end of the worm gear Make sure the large holes are aligned 8 Insert universal joint pin Make sure opening in universal joint pin is aligned with small opening in uni versal joint 9 Mount the yoke end of crank rod around the universal joint Fasten with clevis pin and cotter pin Spread ends of cotter pin to lock in place 10 Tighten the locknut on the eye bolt See Figure 5 Make sure eye bolt is properly aligned and the crank can freely rotate 11 Tighten all handle fasteners How To Install The Knobs Remote Chute Knob 1 Install the nut onto the lever See Figure 7 Lip Figure 7 2 Assemble the remote chute knob onto the lever until snug against the nut 001129 3 Make sure lip on the remote chute knob is pointed toward the engine 4 Tighten the nut against the bottom of the remote chute knob Speed Select Knob Install the speed select knob to the speed select lever See Figure 8 SITES Speed Select Knob Speed Select Lever Figure 8 ASSEMBLY How To Install The Speed Contro Rod 1 Put the speed select lever into the sixth gear position 2 Attach the speed control rod end Speed Se
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