sears craftsman 24 snow thrower - model 247889571

Operator's Manual

CRRFTSMRN24" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.889571

CAUTION: Before usingthis product, read thismanual and follow allsafety rules and operatinginstructions.

o SAFETYASSEMBLYOPERATIONMAINTENANCEPARTS LIST

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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORM1/0.769-05095D

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WarrantyStatement.................... Page2SafeOperationPractices.............. Pages3-6Assembly......................... Pages8-11Operation........................ Pages12-15Service&Maintenance.............. Pages16-23

Off-SeasonStorage................... Page24Troubleshooting...................... Page25PartsList......................... Pages26-42RepairProtectionAgreement............ Page47Espa_ol............................. Page48

CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTYFORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwillreceivefreerepairorfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.

Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson.

Forwarrantycoverage details to obtain repairor replacement,visit the website: www.craftsman.com

This warranty covers ONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include:• Expendableitemsthatcan wearoutfromnormalusewithin thewarrantyperiod,includingbut not limitedto augers,augerpaddles,drift

cutters,skidshoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,andoil filter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.• Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps,or glass.

Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,or improperoperationor maintenance.• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedby over-speedingthe engine,or fromimpacting

objectsthat bendthe frame,augershaft,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage,failureto usethe propergradeandamountof engineoil, or failureto maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedinthe operator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).In general,fuel shouldbeusedwithin30 daysof itspurchasedate.Normaldeteriorationandwearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement.

Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,andyou mayalso haveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOilType: 5W-30EngineOilCapacity: 20ouncesFuelCapacity: 2.3Quarts

SparkPlug: F6RTC(951-10292)SparkPlugGap: .020"to .030"

Model Number.................................................................Serial Number .................................................................Dateof Purchase.............................................................

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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if notfollowed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyofyourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanualbeforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywiththeseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethissymbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehiclecomponentscontainoremitchemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingto the safeopera-tion practicesin this manual.As withanytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessorerroron the partof the operatorcan resultin seriousinjury.Thismachineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of thispowermachinetopersonswho read,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-tions in thismanualandon the machine,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

TRAiNiNG• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand

in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Failureto do socan resultinserious injuryto the operatorand/orbystanders.Keepthismanualin a safeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhowto stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethismachine.Children14andover shouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandonthe machineandbe trainedandsupervisedby anadult.Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproperinstruction.

• Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,bystandersandthe like.Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenat least75feet fromthemachinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area.

• Exercisecautionto avoidslippingor falling,especiallywhenoperatingin reverse.

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/impeller.• Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperationand

while performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.Donot operatewithoutwearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcould becomeentangledin movingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingonslipperysurfaces.Usea groundedthree-wireextensioncordand receptaclefor allmachineswithelectricstartengines.

Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine.Adjustcollectorhousingheightto cleargravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

• Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhileengineis running,exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'smanual.Letengineandmachineadjustto outdoortemperaturebeforestartingto clearsnow.

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Safe Handling of GasolineToavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skinandchangeclothesimmediately.

• Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sources

of ignition.• Neverfuelmachineindoors.

• Neverremovegas capor addfuel whilethe engineis hotor running.

• Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.• Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltankto no morethan1/2inch

belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor fuelexpansion.

• Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeit off the engineandequipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore

startingthe engine.• Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewhere

thereis anopenflame,sparkor pilotlight (e.g.furnace,waterheater,spaceheater,clothesdryer etc.).

• Allowmachineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailer

bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• If possible,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor trailerand refuelit on the ground.If this is not possible,then refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,ratherthan fromagasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthe nozzleincontactwith the rimof the fueltankorcontaineropeningat all timesuntil fuelingis complete.Donotuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.

OPERATION

• Do not puthandsor feetnear rotatingparts,in the auger/impellerhousingor chuteassembly.Contactwith the rotatingpartscanamputatehandsandfeet.

• Theauger/impellercontrol leveris a safetydevice.Neverbypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafeandmaycausepersonalinjury.

• Thecontrol leversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

• Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchuteassembly.Keepall safetydevicesin placeandworking.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Do notoperatemachinewhileunder the influenceof alcoholordrugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do nottouch.Keepchildrenaway.

• Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon orcrossinggravelsurfaces.Stayalertfor hiddenhazardsor traffic.

• Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.Do notoperateon steepslopes.

• Planyoursnow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargetowardswindows,walls,carsetc. Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageor personalinjurycausedby a ricochet.

• Neverdirectdischargeat children,bystandersand petsor allowanyoneinfrontof the machine.

• Donot overloadmachinecapacityby attemptingto clearsnowattoo fastof a rate.

• Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Alwaysbe sureof yourfootingand keepa firmholdon the handles.Walk,neverrun.

• Disengagepowerto theauger/impellerwhentransportingor notin use.

• Neveroperatemachineat hightransportspeedson slipperysurfaces.Lookdownand behindand usecare whenbackingup.

• If the machineshouldstart to vibrateabnormally,stopthe engine,disconnectthe sparkplugwire andgroundit againstthe engine.Inspectthoroughlyfor damage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.

• Disengageall controlleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavethe operatingposition(behindthe handles).Waituntilthe auger/impellercomesto a completestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany adjustments,or inspections.

• Neverput yourhandinthe dischargeor collectoropenings.Donot unclogchuteassemblywhileengineis running.Shutoffengineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

• Useonly attachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedby the manufac-turer (e.g.wheelweights,tire chains,cabsetc.).

• Whenstartingengine,pullcord slowlyuntilresistanceis felt, thenpull rapidly.Rapidretractionof startercord(kickback)will pullhandandarmtowardenginefasterthan youcan let go. Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscould result.

• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,use careandgoodjudgment.

• Forin-warrantysafety,operationor maintenancequestions,or toorderpartsandscheduleservice,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwith the rotatingimpellerinsidethe dischargechuteis the mostcommoncauseof injuryassociatedwithsnowthrowers.Neveruse yourhandto cleanout thedischargechute.Toclear thechute:

1. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!

2. Wait 10secondsto be surethe impellerbladeshavestoppedrotating.

3. Alwaysusea clean-outtool,not yourhands.

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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.Referto the maintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthismanual.

• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageallcontrolleversandstopthe engine.Waituntilthe auger/impellercometo a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.

Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervalsto keepthe machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor anydamage.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-speedtheengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesand skidshoesaresubjectto wearanddamage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsand replacewithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonlyas listed in the Partspagesof thisoperator'smanual.Useof partswhichdonot meetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompro-misesafety!Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifytheyengageanddisen-gageproperlyandadjust,if necessary.Referto the adjustmentsectioninthisoperator'smanualfor instructions.

Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas,oil,etc. toprotectthe environment.

Priorto storing,runmachinea few minutestoclear snowfrommachineand preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisanopenflame,sparkorpilot lightsuchas a waterheater,furnace,clothesdryer etc.Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionsonoff-seasonstorage.

Checkfuelline,tank, cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksorleaks.Replaceif necessary.Do notcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.

Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 60 hoursofoperation.At the endof theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machineinspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealer to ensurethatallmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand notwornexcessively.Failureto do so can resultinaccidents,injuriesordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengineinany way.Tamperingwith the governorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineandcauseit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingof enginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederalEPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethe followingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAir Injection(SAI)and ThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbe usedonor nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredorgrass-coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any)

Ifa sparkarrestoris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorderby theoperator.Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrestorfor the muffleris availablethroughyournearestSearsPartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machinebeforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.

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READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and

operate

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating bladesinside

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating bladesinside

WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.

Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS

This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas+

WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain

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NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthroweraredeterminedfrombehindthe unit in the operatingposition(standingdirectlybehindthe snowthrower,facingthe handlepanel).

REMOVING FROM CARTON

1. Cut the cornersof thecartonandlay the sidesflaton the ground.Removeanddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethe snowthrowerout of thecarton.

3. Makecertainthe cartonhas beencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.

LOOSE PARTS

Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedinthe handlepanel.Referto ReplacingShearPinsin the Operationsectionfor moreinformationregardingshearpin replacement.

ASSEMBLY

1. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position.2. Observethe lowerrearareaof the snowthrowerto besure both

cablesarealignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handleupward.See Figure1.

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NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperlyin itsbracket.

. Securethehandlebytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedonboththe left andrightsidesof the handle.SeeFigure2. Removeanddiscardany rubberbands,if present.Theyarefor packagingpurposesonly.

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5.Positionthechuteassemblyoverthe base.See Figure3.Closethe flangekeepersto securethechuteassemblyto thechutebase.SeeFigure4. The flangekeeperswill click intoplacewhenproperlysecure.

NOTE:If the flangekeeperswill noteasilyclickinto place,usethepalmof yourhandto applyswift,firmpressureto the backof each.

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Removetheflatwasherand hairpinclip fromthe endof thechutedirectionalcontrol.

Insertthe endof the chutedirectionalcontrolinto the lowerbracketandsecurewith the flatwasherandhairpinclipjustremoved.See Figure5. If necessary,the lowerbracketcanbeadjusted.Referto ChuteBracketAdjustmentin theService& Maintenancesection.

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SET-UP

Chute Clean-Out Tool

Achute clean-out tool is fastenedto the top of the augerhousingwitha mountingclip.SeeFigure6. The tool is designedto clearachuteassemblyof ice andsnow.This itemis fastenedwitha cabletieat the factory.Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower.

Neveruseyour handsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shutoffengineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestoppedbeforeusingthe clean-outtool to clear thechuteassembly.

Tire Pressure

Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecom-mendedpsi. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all times.Excessivepressurewhenseatingbeadsmaycausetire/rimassemblyto burstwith forcesufficientto causeseriousinjury.Referto sidewallof tirefor recommendedpressure.

Thetiresareover-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetirepressurebeforeoperatingthe snowthrower.Referto the tire sidewallfor tiremanufacturer'srecommendedpsianddeflate(or inflate)thetiresas necessary.

NOTE:Equaltire pressureis to be maintainedat all timesfor perfor-mancepurposes.

ADJUSTMENTS

Skid Shoes

The snowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardat thefactory forshippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto operat-ingthe snowthrower.

It is not recommendedthatyouoperatethis snowthrowerongravelas it can easilypickup andthrowloosegravel,causingpersonalnjuryordamageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.

• Forclosesnowremovalona smoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheronthe augerhousing.

• Usea middleor lowerpositionwhentheareato be clearedisuneven,suchas a graveldriveway

ChuteClean-outTool

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NOTE:If youchooseto operatethe snowthrowerona gravelsurface,keepthe skidshoesin positionfor maximumclearancebetweenthegroundandthe shaveplate.

Toadjustthe skidshoes:1. Loosenthe four hexnuts(twooneach side)andcarriagebolts.

Moveskidshoesto desiredposition. SeeFigure7.

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2, Makecertain theentirebottomsurfaceof skidshoeis againstthe fgroundto avoidunevenwearonthe skidshoes, ....

3, Refightennutsandboltssecurely,

Chute Assembly

Thedistancesnowis throwncan beadjustedby changingthe angleofthe chuteassembly,Todo so:1, Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkeyandloosenthe

plasticwingknobfoundonthe left sideof the chuteassembly.2, Pivotthe chuteupwardordownwardbeforeretighteningthewing

knob,See Figure8,

Auger Control

Priorto operatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowallinstructionsbelow,Performalladjustmentsto verifyyour snowthroweris operatingsafelyand properly,

Figure8

Checktheadjustmentof the augercontrolas follows:

1. Whentheaugercontrolis releasedandin the disengaged"up"position,the cableshouldhavevery littleslack. ItshouldNOTbetight.

2. In a well-ventilatedarea,start the snowthrowerengine.RefertoStartingthe Engineinthe Operationsection.

3. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthe snowthrower),engagethe auger.

4. Allowtheauger to remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10)secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.

5. With theaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up" position,walkto thefrontof the machine.

6. Confirmthat the augerhas completelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsignsof motion.If the augershowsANYsignsofrotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionandshutoffthe engine.Waitfor ALLmovingparts to stopbeforeadjustingtheaugercontrol.

7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable, loosentheupperhexbolt ontheaugercablebracket.SeeFigure9.

8. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downwardto increasecabletension).

9. Retightenthe upperhex bolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeenachieved.

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Gas Cap

ChuteAssembly OilFill

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Augers

Skid Shoe

Nowthat youhavesetup yoursnowthrower,it'simportantto becomeacquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure10.

SHIFT LEVER

Primer

Mumer Recoil Starter

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Key

Throttle

Control

Choke

Control

Oil Drain

:lectric StartButton

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KEY

The keyis a safetydevice.It mustbefullyinsertedin orderfor the engineto start. Removethe keywhenthe snowthroweris not in use.

'1 2345 6NOTE: Donot turnthe ignitionkey inan attemptto startthe engine.Doingso maycauseit tobreak.

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The shiftleveris locatedonthe dash panel.Placethe shift leverintoanyof eight positionsto controlthe directionof travelandgroundspeed.Forward

Yoursnowthrowerhas six forward(F) speeds.Positionone(1)is theslowestandpositionsix(6) is the fastest.Reverse

Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One(1) is the slowerandtwo(2) is the faster.

CHOKE CONTROLThe chokecontrolis foundon the rearof theengineand is activatedby turningthe rotarychokeknobto the CHOKEposition.Activatingthe chokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateon thecarburetorandaids in startingthe engine.

Meets ANSI Safety StandardsCraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

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THROTTLE CONTROL

aiW'Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the rearof the engine.It regulatesthespeedof theengineandwill shutoff the enginewhenmovedintotheOFFposition.

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the engine'scarburet°rt° aid inc°'dweather k _"_'-_ 3" Jstarting.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE

Thishandleis usedto manuallystartthe engine.

ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON

Pressingthe electricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectricstarterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET

Requiresthe useof athree-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included)anda 120Vpowersource/walloutlet.

OIL FILL

Engineoil levelcan becheckedand oiladdedthroughtheoil fill.

GAS CAP

Unthreadthe gascap to addgasolineto the fuel tank.

AUGER

Whenengaged,the augerbladesrotateand drawsnowintothe augerhousing.

CHUTE ASSEMBLY

Snowdrawninto theaugerhousingis dischargedout the chuteassembly.

AUGER CONTROL

The augercontrol is locatedon the lefthandle.Squeezethe controlgripagainstthe handleto engagethe augerand startsnowthrowingaction.Releaseto stop.

DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK

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The drivecontrolis locatedon the righthandle.Squeezethe controlgripagainstthe handleto engagethe wheeldrive.Releaseto stop.The drivecontrolalso lockstheaugercontrolso youcan operatethe chutedirectionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowingprocess.If the augercontrolis engagedsimultaneouslywith the drivecontrol,the operatorcan releasethe augercontrol (onthe lefthandle)andthe augerswill remainengaged.Releaseboth controlsto stoptheaugersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failureto doso will result in increasedwearon yourmachine'sdrivesystem.

CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

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ADJUSTABLEDISCHARGE CHUTETILTDISCHARGE

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The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower.

Tochange the direction inwhich snow is thrown, rotate the chutedirectional control.

SKID SHOES

Positionthe skidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardfor hard-packedsnow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingon gravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

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CLEAN-OUT TOOL

Neveruse yourhandsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engineandremainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestoppedbeforeusingthe clean-outtoolto clear thechuteassembly.

Thechuteclean-outtool is convenientlyfastenedto the rearof theaugerhousingwitha mountingclip. Shouldsnowandice becomelodgedin thechuteassemblyduringoperation,proceedas followstosafelycleanthechuteassemblyandchuteopening:1. Releaseboththe AugerControlandthe DriveControl.

2. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkey.3. Removethe clean-outtoolfromthe clip whichsecuresit to the

rearof the augerhousing.4. Usethe shovel-shapedendof theclean-outtool to dislodgeand

scoopany snowand icewhichhasformedin andnear thechuteassembly.

5. Refastenthe clean-outtool to the mountingclip onthe rearoftheaugerhousing,reinsertthe ignitionkeyandstartthe snowthrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandinginthe operator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engagethe augercontrolfora fewsecondsto clear anyremainingsnowandice fromthechuteassembly.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsandwarningson themachineand inthismanualbeforeoperating.

Oil

Theunit wasshippedwith oil in the engine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperationto ensureadequateoil inthe engine.Forfurtherinstructions,refertothe stepson page16.

NOTE:Besureto checkthe engineon a levelsurfacewith the enginestopped.1. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.2. insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,butdo NOTscrewit

in.

3. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,ifthe levelislow,slowlyaddoil (5%30, witha minimumclassificationof SF/SG)untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H) and low(L).

NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresult inenginesmoking,hardstartingor sparkplugfouling.4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Gasoline

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombus-tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof 87octane.Gasolinewithupto 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixtureor dirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt,dust,or waterin thefuel tank. DO NOTuse E85gasoline.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawith the enginestopped.Do notsmokeorallowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineisrefueledor wheregasolineisstored.

• Donot overfillthe fueltank.After refueling,makesurethe tankcap is closedproperlyandsecurely.

• Becarefulnotto spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel or fuel vapormay ignite,ifany fuelis spilled,makesurethe area isdry beforestartingthe engine.

• Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof)or.

Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Never fuelthe machineindoorsorwhilethe engine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

1. Cleanaroundfuel fill beforeremovingcap to fuel.2. A fuel levelindicatorislocatedin the fueltank. SeeFigure10

inset.Becarefulnotto overfill.Filltank untilfuel reachesthe fuellevelindicatorto allowspacefor fuel expansion.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Alwayskeep handsandfeetclearof movingparts. Donot useapressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable.

NOTE:Allowthe engineto warmupfor a fewminutesafter starting.The enginewill notdevelopfull poweruntilit reachesoperatingtemperatures.

1. Makecertainboththe augercontrolanddrivecontrolare in thedisengaged(released)position.

2. insertkeyinto slot. Makesureit snapsintoplace.Donot attemptto turn the key.

NOTE: Theenginecannotstartwithoutthe keyfully insertedintotheignitionswitch.

Electric Starter

The optionalelectricstarteris equippedwitha groundedthree-wirepowercordand plug,andis designedto operateon 120voltAChouseholdcurrent.Itmustbe usedwitha properlygroundedthree-prongreceptacleat all timesto avoidthe possibilityof electricshock.Followall instructionscarefullyprior to operatingthe electricstarter.DONOTuseelectricstarterinthe rain.

Determinethatyourhome'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem.Aska licensedelectricianif you arenotcertain.

Ifyou havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas follows.Ifyou donot havethe properhousewiring,DONOTusethe electricstarterunderanyconditions.1. Plugthe extensioncord intothe outlet locatedon the engine's

surface.Plugthe otherendof extensioncord intoa three-prong120-volt,grounded,AC outlet ina well-ventilatedarea.

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2. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_T position.

3. Movechoketo the CHOKEIJl position(coldenginestart). Ifengineis warm,placechokein RUNposition.

4. Pushprimerthree (3) times,makingsureto coverventhole inprimerbulbwhen pushing.If engineis warm,pushprimeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhenpushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto be repeated.

5. Pushstarterbuttonto start engine.Oncethe enginestarts,im-mediatelyreleasestarterbutton.Electricstarteris equippedwiththermaloverloadprotection;systemwill temporarilyshut-downtoallowstarterto cool if electricstarterbecomesoverloaded.

6. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to RUNposition.If the enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchokeat half-chokepositionfor a shortperiodof time,andthen slowlyrotatethe chokeinto RUNposition.

7. Afterengineis running,disconnectpowercordfromelectricstarter.Whendisconnecting,alwaysunplugthe endat the walloutletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeendfromthe engine.

Recoil Starter

Do notpull the starterhandlewhilethe enginerunning.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_J_ position.

2. Movechoketo the CHOKEI,'_¢1position(coldenginestart). If

engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition.3. Pushprimerthree (3) times,makingsureto coverventholewhen

pushing.Ifengineiswarm,push primeronlyonce.Alwayscoverventholewhen pushing.Coolweathermayrequireprimingto berepeated.

4. Pullgentlyonthe starterhandleuntil it beginsto resist,thenpullquicklyandforcefullyto overcomethe compression.Donot releasethe handleandallowit to snapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYto originalposition.If required,repeatthisstep.

5. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to RUNposition.If the enginefalters,restartengineandrunwithchokeat half-chokepositionfor a shortperiodof time,andthen slowlyrotatethe chokeinto RUNposition.

Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachineunattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoffafteruseandremovekey.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Afteryouhavefinishedsnow-throwing,runenginefora few minutesbeforestoppingto helpdry offany moistureonthe engine.

1. Movethrottlecontrolto OFFposition.2. Removethekey.Removingthe keywill reducethe possibilityof

unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use.Keepthe keyina safeplace.The enginecannotstart withoutthekey.

3. Wipeany moistureawayfromthe controlson theengine.

TO ENGAGE DRIVE

1. With the throttlecontrolin the Fast(rabbit) '_ position,moveshiftleverintooneof thesix forward(F) positionsor two reverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snowconditionsanda paceyou'recomfortablewith.

NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use the slowerspeedsuntilyou arecomfortableandfamiliarwiththe operationof the snowthrower.2. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleandthe snow

throwerwill move.Releaseit anddrive motionwill stop.

NOTE:NEVERrepositionthe shiftlever(changespeedsordirectionof travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrolandbringingthe snowthrowerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematureweartothe snowthrower'sdrivesystem.

TO ENGAGE AUGER

1. Toengagethe augerand startthrowingsnow,squeezethe augercontrolagainstthe left handle.Releaseto stopthe auger.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

Eachaugerbladeis securedto the spiralshaftwitha shearpinandbow-tieclip. Ifanaugerbladestrikesa foreignobjector icejam, thepinwillshearoff to preventdamageto the blade.Ifanaugerbladedoes notturn,checkto see if its pinhas shearedoff. SeeFigure11.

NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswithanythingotherthanSearsSKU#88389/0EMPart No.738-04124Areplacementshearpins.Anydamageto the augergearboxor othercomponentsas a resultof

[fa ngto doso w NOTbe coveredby yoursnowthrowers warranty.

Alwaysturnoff the snowthrower'sengineandremovethe keyprior toreplacingshearpins.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageallcontrolsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometoacompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs.

EachUseandevery5hours

1st5 hours

Annuallyor 25 hours

Annuallyor 50 hours

Annuallyor 100hours

BeforeStorage

1. Engineoil level2. Looseor missinghardware

3. Unitand engine.

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug2. Controllinkagesandpivots3. Wheels

4. GearshaftandAugershaft

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

1. Fuelsystem

Followthe maintenanceschedulegiven below.Thischartdescribesserviceguidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompletedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears ServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

1. Check

2. Tightenor replace3. Clean

1. Change

1. Check

2. Lubewith light oil

3. Lubewithmultipurposeautogrease4. Lubewith light oil

1. Change

1. Change

1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlackoffuel

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking Engine Oil

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,disengageall controlsIandstopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete_stop.

NOTE: Checktheoil levelbeforeeachuseto besurecorrectoil levelis maintained.

Whenaddingoil to the engine,referto viscositychart below.Engineoilcapacityis 600ml (approx.20 oz.). Donot over-fill.Usea 4-stroke,oran equivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedto meetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsforserviceclassificationSG, SR MotoroilsclassifiedSG, SFwill showthisdesignationonthe container.1. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickandwipethe dipstickclean.2. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oil filler neck,butdo NOTscrewit

in.

3. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick.If levelis low,slowlyadd oiluntiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh(H) andlow (L). SeeFigure12.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.

Changing Engine Oil

NOTE:Changethe engineoilafter the first5 hoursof operationandoncea seasonorevery50 hoursthereafter.1. Drainfuelfromtankby runningengineuntilthe fuel tank is empty.

Besurefuel fill cap is secure.

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2. Placesuitableoil collectioncontainerunderoil drainplug.3. Removeoil drainplug.SeeFigure13on nextpage.

4. Tip engineto drainoil intothe container.Usedoil mustbedisposedof at a propercollectioncenter.

Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly.

IDo notdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyour localauthori-lties or SearsServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

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6.Reinstallthe drainplugandtightenit securely.Refillwith the recommendedoil andcheckthe oil level.SeeRecommendedOil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis 20ounces.

(%-400 -200 0o 200 400

("c) -300 -200 -10° 0°

DONOTuse nondetergentoilor 2-strokeengineoil. Itcould shortenthe engine'sservicelife.

7. Reinstallthe oil fillercap/dipsticksecurely.

Oil Drain

Plug

Figure13

afterhandling usedoil.

Checking Spark Plug

DO NOTcheckfor sparkwithsparkplugremoved.DO NOTcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.

If the enginehasbeenrunning,the mufflerwill bevery hot.Becarefulnotto touchthe muffler.

NOTE: Checkthe sparkplugoncea seasonorevery25hoursofoperation.Changethe sparkplugoncea seasonor every100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,the sparkplugmustbe properlygappedandfreeof deposits.1. Removethesparkplugbootanduse a sparkplugwrenchto

removethe plug.See Figure14.2. Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug.Discardthe sparkplug if thereis

apparentwear,or if the insulatoris crackedor chipped.Cleanthesparkplugwitha wirebrush if it is to be reused.

3. Measurethe pluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessaryby bendingsideelectrode.SeeFigure15.The gapshouldbesetto .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram).

4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasheris ingoodconditionandthreadthe sparkplug in by handto preventcross-threading.

5. After thesparkplug is seated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchtocompressthe washer.

NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafter thesparkplugseatsto compressthe washer.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,tighten1/8-to 1/4-turnafter the sparkplugseatstocompressthe washer.

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LUBRICATION

Gear Shaft

Thegear(hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedat leastoncea seasonorafterevery25 hoursof operation.

1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengineuntil it stops.

2. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardso that it restsontheaugerhousing.

3. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow

throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.4. Applya lightcoatingof engineoil (or3-in-1oil) to the hexshaft.

SeeFigure16.

NOTE:Whenlubricatingthe hexshaft,be carefulnotto get any oilonthealuminumdriveplateor rubberfrictionwheel.Doingsowill hinderthe snowthrower'sdrive system.Wipeoff anyexcessor spilledoil.Wheels

At leastoncea season,removebothwheels.Cleanandcoat theaxleswitha multipurposeautomotivegreasebeforereinstallingwheels.

Chute Directional Control

Oncea season,lubricatethe eye boltbushingand thespiralwith3-in-1oil.

Auger ShaftAt leastoncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft.Spraylubricantinsideshaft,andaroundthe spacersandflangebearingsfoundat eitherendof the shaft.SeeFigure17.

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SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES

The shaveplateand skidshoesonthe bottomof the snowthroweraresubjectto wear.Theyshouldbecheckedperiodicallyandreplacedwhennecessary.

NOTE:Theskidshoeson thismachinehavetwowearedges.Whenonesidewearsout, theycan be rotated1800to usethe otheredge.

To removeskidshoes:

1. Removethe twocarriagebolts,washers,andhex flangenutsthatsecureeachskidshoeto the snowthrower.

2. Reassemblenew skidshoeswith the fourcarriagebolts(twooneachside),washers,andhex flangenuts.Referto Figure18.

To removeshaveplate:

1. Removethe carriageboltsand hexnutswhichattachit to thesnowthrowerhousing.

2. Reassemblenew shaveplate,makingsureheadsof carriageboltsareto the insideof housing.Tightensecurely.SeeFigure18.

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NOTE:Augers not shown for clarity.

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ADJUSTMENTS

Shift Cable

If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbe achieved,referto the figureto the rightandadjustthe shift cableas follows:1. Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forwardspeedposition(F6).2. Loosenthe hex nuton the shiftcable indexbracket.SeeFigure

19.

3. Pivotthe bracketdownwardto takeupslack in the cable.4. Retightenthehex nut.

Drive Control

Whenthedrivecontrol is releasedandin thedisengaged"up"position,the cableshouldhavevery little slack.It shouldNOTbetight. Also,if thereis excessiveslackin thedrive cableor if the unitexperiencesintermittentdrivewhileusing,the cable mayneedto beadjusted.Checktheadjustmentof the drivecontrolas follows:

1. With thedrivecontrol released,pushthe snowthrowergentlyforward.The unitshouldroll freely.

2. Engagethe drivecontrolandgentlyattemptto pushthe snowthrowerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn.The unitshouldnotroll freely.

3. With thedrivecontrol released,movethe shift leverbackandforthbetweenthe R2positionandthe F6 positionseveraltimes.Thereshouldbeno resistancein the shiftlever.

4. If anyof the abovetests failed,the drivecable is in needofadjustment.Proceedas follows:

5. Shutoff theengineas instructedinthe Operationsection.

6. Loosenthe lowerhexbolt onthe drivecable bracket.SeeFigure20.

7. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downwardto increasecabletension).

8. Retightenthe lowerhex bolt.

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Chute Bracket

If the spiralat the bottomof the chutedirectionalcontrol is notfullyengagingwith the chuteassembly,the chutebracketcan beadjusted.Todo so:

1. Loosenthe twonutswhichsecurethechutebracketandreposi-tion it slightly.See Figure21.

2. Retightenthe nuts.

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Auger Control f "_Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionsonadjustingtheaugercontrolcable.

Skid Shoes

Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionsonadjustingthe skidshoes.

BELT REPLACEMENT

Auger BeltTo removeandreplaceyoursnowthrower'saugerbelt,proceedasfollows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengineuntil itstops.

2. Removethe plasticbelt coveronthe frontof the engineby remov-ingthe twoself-tappingscrews.SeeFigure22.

3. Rollthe augerbeltoff theenginepulley.See Figure23.

4. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardso that itrestsontheaugerhousing.

5. Removethe framecoverfromthe undersideof the snowthrowerby removingfourself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.SeeFigure24.

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6. Removethebeltasfollows.RefertoFigure25.a. Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt

keeper.b. Unhooktheaugerbrakebracketspringfromtheframe.

7. Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebeltbetweenthesupportbracketandtheaugerpulley.SeeFigure26.

8. Reassembleaugerbeltbyfollowinginstructionsinreverseorder.9. PerformtheAugerControltestoutlinedintheAssemblysection

ofthismanual.

NOTE:DoNOTforgettoreinstalltheshoulderscrewandreconnectthespringtotheframeafterinstallingareplacementaugerbelt.

Drive Belt

Toremoveand replaceyoursnowthrower'sdrivebelt,proceedasfollows:

1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtankby runningengineuntilit stops.

2. Removetheplasticbelt coveronthe frontof the engineby remov-ingthe twoself-tappingscrews.See Figure22on previouspage.

3. Removethebelt as follows.Referto Figure27.

a. Rollthe augerbeltoff theenginepulley.b. Useawrenchto pivotthe idlerpulleytowardthe right.

c. Lift the drivebelt off enginepulley.

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Figure26

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Figure27

4, Carefullypivotthesnowthrowerupandforwardsothatitrestsontheaugerhousing.

5. Removetheframecoverfromtheundersideofthesnowthrowerbyremovingtheself-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.RefertoFigure24,

6. Backoutthestopbolttoincreasetheclearancebetweenthefrictionwheeldiscandfrictionwheel,SeeFigure28,

7. Slipthedrivebeltoffthepulleyandbetweenfrictionwheelandfrictionwheeldisc,SeeFigure28,

8, Removeandreplacebeltinthereverseorder,Besuretoreinstallthestopbolt.

FRiCTiON WHEEL REMOVAL

If the snowthrowerfailsto drive with thedrivecontrolengaged,andperformingthe drivecontrolcableadjustmentfails to correctthe problem,the frictionwheelmayneedto be replaced.Followtheinstructionsbelow.Examinethe frictionwheelfor signsof wearorcrackingandreplaceif necessary.1. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine

until it stops.

2. Placethe shiftleverin third Forward(F3) position.3. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerupandforwardso that it restson

theaugerhousing.4. Removethe framecoverfromthe undersideof the snowthrower

by removingthe self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.5. Removethe right-handwheelby removingthe screwandbell

washerwhichsecureit to theaxle.See Figure29.

6. Carefullyremovethe hexnut andwasherwhichsecuresthe hexshaftto the snowthrowerframeand lightlytap the shaft'sendto dislodgethe ballbearingfromthe rightsideof theframe.SeeFigure30.

Stop Bolt

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NOTE:Becarefulnot to damagethe threadson the shaft,

7. Carefullypositionthe hexshaftdownwardandto the left beforecarefullyslidingthe frictionwheelassemblyoff the shaft.SeeFigure31.

NOTE: Ifyou'rereplacingthe frictionwheelassemblyas a whole,discardthe wornpartand slidethe newpart ontothe hexshaft.

8. Followthe stepsaboveinreverseorderto reassemblecomponents.

9. Performthetest previouslydescribedinthe DriveControlsection.

If you'redisassemblingthefrictionwheeland replacingonly the rubberring,proceedas follows:1. Removethefour screwswhichsecurethe frictionwheel'sside

platestogether. SeeFigure32.

2. Removethe rubberringfrombetweenthe plates.3. Reassemblethe side plateswitha newrubberring.

NOTE: Whenreassemblingthe frictionwheelassembly,makesurethat the rubberring is centeredand seatedproperlybetweenthe sideplates.Tighteneachscrewonlyone rotationbeforeturningthe wheelclockwiseandproceedingwith the nextscrew.Repeatthisprocessseveraltimes toensurethe platesaresecuredwithequalforce(between6 ft-lbsand 9 ft-lbs).

Figure31

4. Slidethe frictionwheelassemblybackonto the hexshaftandfollowthestepsabovein reverseorder to reassemblecomponents.

5. Performthe testpreviouslydescribedin the DriveControlsection.

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If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the endof the snowseasonwhenthe lastpossibilityof snowis gone,theequipmentneedsto bestoredproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefromthe snowthrowerfor manymoreyears.

PREPARING ENGINE

Enginesstoredover30daysneedto bedrainedof fuel to preventdeteriorationandgumfromforminginfuel systemor onessentialcarburetorparts.If thegasolineinyourenginedeterioratesduringstorage,youmayneedto havethe carburetor,andotherfuel systemcomponents,servicedor replaced.

1. Removeall fuel fromtank by runningengineuntil it stops.Donotattemptto pourfuel fromthe engine.

2. Changethe engineoil.3. Removesparkplugandpourapproximately1oz. (30 rnl)of clean

engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimestodistributetheoil, and reinstallthe sparkplug.

4. Cleandebrisfromaroundengine,andunder,around,andbehindmuffler.Applya lightfilmof oilon anyareasthatare susceptibleto rust.

• Storeina clean,dry andwellventilatedareaawayfromanyap-pliancethatoperateswithaflameor pilotlight,suchas a furnace,waterheater,or clothesdryer.Avoidany areawitha sparkproducingelectricmotor,or wherepowertoolsareoperated.

Neverstoresnowthrowerwith fuel in tank indoorsor inpoorlyventi-latedareas,wherefuel fumesmayreachan openflame,sparkor pilollightas ona furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer orgas appliance.

• If possible,avoidstorageareaswithhighhumidity.• Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel oroil

leakage.

PREPARING SNOW THROWER

Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin anunventilatedormetalstor-age shed,careshouldbetakento rustprooftheequipment.Usinga light oilor silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains,springs,bearingsandcables.

• Removealldirt fromexteriorof engineandequipment.• Followlubricationrecommendations.

• Storeequipmentin a clean,dry area.

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Enginefails to start

Enginerunningerratically/inconsistentRPM(huntingor

surging)

Excessivevibration

Lossof power

Unitfails to propel itself

Unitfails to dischargesnow

1. Chokecontrolnot inCHOKEposition.2. Sparkplugwire disconnected.

3. Faultysparkplug.4. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel.5. Enginenot primed.

6. Keynot inserted.7. Extensioncordnot connected(when

usingelectricstartbutton,on modelssoequipped).

1. EnginerunningonCHOKE.2. Stalefuel.

3. Waterordirt in fuel system.

4. Over-governedengine.

1. Loosepartsor damagedauger.

1. Sparkplugwire loose.2. Gascap ventholeplugged.

1. Drivecable inneedof adjustment.

2. Drivebelt looseor damaged.

3. Wornfrictionwheel.

1. Chuteassemblyclogged.

2. Foreignobject lodgedin auger.

3. Augercablein needof adjustment.

4. Augerbelt looseordamaged.

5. Shearpin(s) sheared.

1. Chuteassembledincorrectly.

1. Movechokecontrolto CHOKEposition.2. Connectwireto sparkplug.

3. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.4. Filltankwith clean,freshgasoline.5. Primeengineas instructedinthe OperationSection.

6. Insertkeyfully intothe switch.7. Connectoneendof the extensioncordto the electric

starteroutletandthe otherendto a three-prong120-volt,grounded,ACoutlet.

1. Movechokecontrolto RUNposition.

2. Filltankwith clean,freshgasoline.3. Drainfueltankby runningengineuntil it stops.Refill

with freshfuel.

4. ContactyourSearsParts& RepairCenter.

1. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplugwire.Tightenall boltsand nuts.Ifvibrationcontinues,haveunit servicedbya SearsParts& RepairCenter.

1. Connectandtightensparkplugwire.2. Removeiceand snowfromgascap. Becertainvent

hole is clear.

1. Adjustdrivecontrolcable.Referto ServiceandMaintenancesection.

2. Replacedrive belt.Referto Serviceand Mainte-nancesection.

3. Changefrictionwheelorcontactyour SearsParts&RepairCenter.

1. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplugwire.Cleanchuteassemblyandinsideof augerhousingwithclean-outtoolor a stick.

2. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplugwire.Removeobjectfromaugerwith clean-outtoolora stick.

3. Adjustaugercontrolcable.Referto Assemblysection.

4. Replaceaugerbelt.Referto Serviceand Mainte-nancesection.

5. Replacewith newshearpin(s).

Chutefails to easily rotate180 1. Disassemblechutecontroland reassembleasdegrees directedinthe Assemblysection.

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731-2635 SnowRemovalToolMount

2. 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia.

3. 710-0347 HexScrew,3/8-16,1.75,Gr5

4. 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,.750Grl

5. 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18,0.750

6. 710-0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4-20,.750,Gr5

7. 712-04063 Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon



10. 714-04040 CotterPin,Bow-tie

11. 725-0157 Cable,Tie,3/16 x .05 x 7.4

12. 926-04012 Nut,Push-on,.25 Dia

13. 731-04705D Chute,Adapter5" Dia

14. 732-04460 Spring,Extension,.38 ODx 4.59

15. 736-0174 Washer,Wave,.625x .885x .015

16. 736-0242 Washer,Bell,.340x .872x .060

17. 746-04230 ClutchCable,Auger,47.23"

18. 931-2643 SnowRemovalTool

19. 738-0143 Screw,Shoulder,.498x .34,3/8-16

20. 938-0281 Screw,Shoulder,.625x .17,3/8-16

21. 738-04124A ShearPin,.25 x 1.50

22. 941-0245 Bearing,HexFlangex .75ID

23. 941-0309 Bearing,Ball,.75IDx 1.85OD

24. 756-04224 FlatPulley,Idler, 2.75OD

25. 790-00075 Housing,Bearing,1.85ID

26. 790-00080A-0637 Bracket,AugerIdlerw/Brake

27. 918-04171B GearboxAssembly,Auger,24"

28. 684-04265-4044 HousingAssembly,Auger24"

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684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly,LH

30. 684-04108-0637 SpiralAssembly,RH

31. 731-04870 Spacer,1.25OD x .75 IDx 1.00

32. 736-0188 Washer,Flat, .76x 1.49x .06

33. 741-0493A Bushing,Flange,.80 IDx .91OD

34. 790-00087A-0637 Housing,1"HexBearing

35. 790-00120-4044 ShavePlate,2.25 x 23.66

36. 731-06439 SlideShoe

37. 918-0123A Housing,Auger,RH

38. 918-0124A Housing,Auger,LH

39. 921-0338 Seal,Oil, .750x 1.00x .125

40. 741-0662 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .59

41. 710-0642 Screw,Self-tapping,1/4-20,0.750

42. 711-04285 Axle,Auger,24"

43. 914-0161 Key,Hi-pro3/16x 5/8

44. 715-04021 Pin, Dowel,.25OD x 1.2

45. 917-04126 Shaft,Worm.75OD

46. 917-04861 Gear,Worm20T

47. 718-04071 Collar,Thrust

48. 721-0325 Plug,1/4 x .437

49. 721-0327 Seal,Oil, .75x 1x .131

50. 936-0351 Washer,Flat, .760IDx 1.50D

51. 736-3084 Washer,Flat, .51x 1.12

52. 741-0663 Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.0x .925

53. 741-0661A Bearing,Flange,.75x 1.00x .975

54. 929-0071A ExtensionCord,110V

55. 710-0276 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 1.00

56. 936-0159 Washer,Fiat, .349x .879x .063

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631-04133A HandleAssembly,ClutchLock,LH

2. 631-04134B HandleAssembly,ClutchLock,RH

3. 684-04111B HandleAss'y,Engage,Red,LH

4. 684-04112B HandleAss'y,Engage,Red,RH

5: J 631-04131B J Chute,Lower(/ncl_Ref_#27,Qty. 3)

6. 732-04238 Spring,Torsion,.8156IDx .3038

7. 914-0145 ClickPin

8. 710-04586 Screw,1/4-20x 1.625

9. 790-00219-4044 Panel,Handle,(nocutout)

10. 710-1233 Screw,Machine,#10-24,1.375

11. 731-06471 HandlePanelCover


13. 749-04190A-0637 Handle,Upper,RH

14. 936-0185 Washer,Fiat,.375x .738x .063

15. 720-0274 Grip,1.0IDx 5.0

16. 720-04039 Knob,Shift,Black

17. 735-0234 Grommet,.44 IDx .94 ODx .50

18. 926-0100 Cap,Push,3/8 Rod

19. 732-0193 Spring,.39 x .60 x .88

20. 720-0284 Knob,5/16-18,Black

21. 720-0201A CrankKnob,1.0Dia.x 3.2, Black

22. 749-04138A-0637 Handle,Lower

23. 935-0199A Bumper,Rubber,.62 ODx .22

24. 736-0262 Washer,Fiat,.385x .870x .092=

25. 738-04118 Bolt,Shoulder,5/16-18x 0.905

26. 738-04348 Screw,Shoulder,.43x 1.3,1/4-20

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731-04869A Chute,FlangeKeeper

28. 946-04397A Cable,SpeedSelector

29. 749-04191A-0637 Handle,Upper,LH

30. 747-04263 EyeBolt,ChuteCrank

31. 790-00313-0637 ShiftLever

32. 731-04912B Chute,Lower,5.0 Dia.

33. 710-0276 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,1.0

34. 710-04071 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,1.0

35. 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,.750

36. 731-04426A Chute,Upper,w/Label

37. 936-0159 Washer,.349x .879x .063

38. 941-0475 Bushing,Plastic,.380

39. 784-5647-0637 Bracket,ChuteCrank

40. 684-04104-0637 CrankAssembly,Chute

41. 710-0449 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18,2.25

42. 710-04484 Screw,5/16-18,2.25,Gr5

43. 914-0104 Pin,Cotter,.072x 1.13

44. 790-00248B-0637 Bracket,Panel

45. 684-04250 Rod,Pivot

46. 710-04326 Screw,#8-16x .50

47. 710-3069 Screw,1/4-20x .50

48. 712-04081A Nut,Hex, 1/4-20

49. 731-04894D Plate,Lock

50. 731-04896B Cam,ClutchLock

51. 732-04219C Spring,ClutchLock

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656-04055 DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel

2. 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D

3. 684-04154B-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel

4. 684-04156A ShiftAssembly,Rod

5. J 710-0627 J HexScrew,5/16-24,.750,Gr5

6. 710-0788 Screw,1/4-20,1.000

7. 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20x .625


9. 712-0417A Nut,Flange,5/8-18

10. 914-0126 Key,Hi Pro,3/16x 3/4 Dia.

11. 916-0104 E-ring,.500 Dia.

12. 716-0136 E-ring,Retaining, .875Dia.

13. 916-0231 E-ring,.750Dia.

14. 917-04209A HexShaft,.8125,7-Tooth

15. 917-04230 Gear,80-Tooth

16. .726-0221 Speed Nut,.500

17. 932-0264 ExtensionSpring

18. 736-0242 Washer,Bell,.340x .872x .060

19. 936-0287 Washer,Flat,.793x 1.24x .060

20. 736-04161 Washer,Flat,.75x 1.00x .060

21. 790-00289A-0637 Plate,Cover

22. 738-04439 ShoulderScrew

23. 738-04184A Screw,Shoulder,.37x .105,1/4-20

24. 738-0924A Screw,1/4-28,.375

25. 941-0245 Bearing,HexFlangex .75 ID

26. 941-0563 Bearing,Ball,17x 40x 12

27. 746-04229 ClutchCable,Wheel,44.95"

28. 935-04054 Rubber,FrictionWheel,5.50D

29. 748-0190 Spacer,.508IDx .75OD x .68

30. 756-0625 Roller,Cable

31. 790-00096-0637 FrontGuideBracket,AugerCable

32. 790-00180A-4044 Frame

33. 790-00206A-0637 GuideBracket,AugerCable

34. 790-00207B GuideBracket,DriveCable

35. 790-00316-0637 Cover,Frame

36. 634-04167A-0911 LHWheelAssembly

634-04168A-0911 RHWheelAssembly

D = O e

731-04873 Spacer,1.25x .75x 3.0

38. 938-04168 Axle, .75x 22"

39. 736-0329 Washer,Lock, 1/4

40. 710-0809 HexScrew,1/4-20,1.25,Gr5

41. 710-0191 HexScrew,3/8-24,1.25,Gr8

42. 710-0672 HexScrew,5/16-24,1.25,Gr5

43. 710-0654A Screw,Seres,3/8-16,1.00

44. 710-1245B HexScrew,5/16-24,.875,Gr8

45. 710-0896 Screw,1/4-20x .625

46. 926-04012 Nut, Push-on,.25 Dia.

47. 731-04792A Cover,Belt

48. 732-04308A Spring,Torsion,.850 IDx .354

49. 736-0247 Washer,Flat, .406x 1.25x .157

50. 936-0119 Washer,Lock .3125

51. 736-0505 Washer,Flat, .34x 1.50x .150

52. 748-04053A Pulley,Adapter,.75 Dia.

53. 748-04112B Spacer,Shoulder,.317x .50 x .102

54. 750-04303 Spacer,.875IDx 1.185OD

55. 750-04477A Spacer,.340x .750x .360

56. 954-04050 Belt,AugerDrive

57. 954-04260 Belt,WheelDrive

58. 756-04109 Pulley,AugerDrive,8.1x .5

59. 756-04113 Pulley,Half,V x 2.600 OD

60. 756-04252 Pulley,Half,3/8-V x 1.7160OD

61. 790-00208C Idler Bracket,Wheel Drive

62. 684-04169 Idler PulleyAssembly

63. 750-04571 Spacer,Shoulder,.26x .79x .538

64. 735-04099 Plug,3/8 ID

65. 735-04100 Plug,1/2 ID

66. 712-04064 Nut, FlangeLock,1/4-20,Nylon

67. 710-0751 HexScrew,1/4-20,.620,Gr5

68. 732-04311A Spring,Torsion,.750IDx .968

69. 712-04063 Nut, FlangeLock,5/16-18,Nylon

70. 936-3015 Wash.,Flat,.469x .875x .105

71. 790-00217A-0637 PivotBracket,SpeedSelector

72. 790-00218A-0637 ShiftBracket,SpeedSelector

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951-11680

951-11114

712-04212

710-04965

710-04935

710-05182

715-04088

951-10645A

D = W I

Bolt M6xlO

WireClip

SwitchHousingMountingBracket

NutM6

Bolt M4x55

Bolt M4x60

Bolt M6x32

DowelPin8x8

ElectricStarter

32

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710-04939

710-04910

951-11567

951-11896

951-11569A

951-10639A

951-11824

951-10974A

951-11897

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

D = I! O

Stud M6x117

Stud M6x105

CarburetorInsulatorGasket

CarburetorInsulator

CarburetorGasket

PrimerAssembly

PrimerBulb

CarburetorAssembly

CarburetorGasketPlate

ChokeShaft

ChokePlate

ThrottleShaft

ThrottlePlate

ScrewM3x5

LockWasher

Gasket,ThrottlePlate

IdleJetAssembly

IdleSpeedAdjustingScrew

mJ

k

I

I11

n

O

P

q

r

s

t

U

V

W

X

Y

n/a

951-11699

951-11906

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

951-11589

n/a

951-11348

710-04945

951-11349

710-04938

951-11020A

I = I! O

MixtureScrew

PrimerHose

HoseClamp

CarburetorBody

FloatPin

EmulsionTube

NeedleValve

MainJet

NeedleValveSpring

Float

FuelBowlGasket

FuelBowl

FuelBowlGasket

FuelBowlMountingBolt

FuelDrainPlugGasket

FuelDrainPlug

CarburetorKit- Major

(Incl.g,h,l,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,v,x)

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951-11688

951-11632

951-11900

951-11901

710-04915

951-11113

951-11573

951-11356

736-04461

951-11902

714-04074

951-11575

951-11369

951-10307

951-11247A

951-11576

715-04092

715-04089

951-11371

951-12125

710-04932

m = O O

PistonRingSet

PistonPinSnapRing

Piston

PistonPin

BoltM6x12

Air Shield

ConnectingRodAssembly

GovernorArmShaft

Washer5.2xl.9

GovernorSeal

CotterPin

CamshaftAssy.

RadialBall Bearing

WoodruffKey

CrankshaftKit

(Incl.64-66,76,79)

GovernorGear/ShaftAssembly

DowelPin7x14

DowelPin9x14

CrankcaseCoverGasket

CoverComp,LeftCrankcase

BoltM8x32

m73

75

76

77

78

79

8O

81

132

951-11283

951-11577

951-11368

951-11248A

951-11350

736-04440

710-04906

951-11370

951-10641

952Z265-SU-11

951-11246

951-10661B

951-11062B

951-11061A

D = O O

OilFill PlugAssembly

O-Ring15.8x2.5

OilSeal25x41.25x6

CrankcaseKit

(Incl.61,64,76,77,79)

OilDrainPipeAssy.

Washer10x16x1.5

OilDrainPlug

OilSeal25x41.25x6

OilDrainAssembly

CompleteEngine

CrankcaseCoverKit

(Incl.64,70-72,74-76)

GasketKit- External

(Incl.4,21,29-31,34,79)

ShortBlock

(Incl.4,21,29,30,46,48,

49,52-55,58-81)

GasketKit- Complete

(Incl.4,21,29-31,34,46,

60,61,70,76,79,80)

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2

3

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4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

710-04744

951-11054

731-07059

726-04101

951-11565

951-12000

951-11892

751-11124

751-11123

951-11893

710-04902

951-12002

951-12003

951-12004

951-11894

710-04933

951-11895

951-10722A

D = B 0

BoltM6x16

ValveCover

BreatherHose

HoseClamp

ValveCoverGasket

Retainer,In.ValveSpring

RockerArmAssembly

Nut,PivotLocking

AdjustingNut ,Valve

RockerArm

Bolt,Pivot

Adjuster,ExhValve

Retainer,Ex.ValveSpring

ValveSpring

IntakeValveSeal

BoltM8x55

PushRodGuide

CylinderHeadAssembly

(Incl.4,5,7-14,16,17,21,

29,30,46,50,51)

m18

46

47

48

49

5O

51

133

951-10292

951-11898

951-10648

951-11899

715-04090

951-10647A

951-10647A

951-11063A

m = O O

SparkPlug/F6Rtc

Gasket,CylinderHead

PushRodKit

Tappet

DowelPin,10x16

ValveKit

ValveKit

ValveCoverKit

952Z265-SU-11

951-10661B

951-11062B

951-11061A

CompleteEngine

GasketKit- External

(Incl.4,21,29-31,34,79)

ShortBlock

(Incl.4,21,29,30,46,48,

49,52-55,58-81)

GasketKit- Complete

(Inc1.4,21,29-31,34,46,

60,61,70,76,79,80)

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m82

83

84

85

87

88

89

90

91

93

94

95

96

96

130

131

951-10646

951-11110

710-04940

710-04919

951-12416

951-10909

951-10911

712-04209

710-04915

951-10663A

736-04455

710-04974

951-10658

731-05696

710-04979

951-11109

D = O O

IgnitionCoil Assembly

Air FlowShield

BoltM6xlO

BoltM6x25

Flywheel

Fan,Cooling

Pulley,Starter

Nut,Special?M14x1.5

BoltM6x12

BlowerHousing

Gasket6

BoltM6xlO

RecoilStarter

RecoilStarterHandle

BoltM6x18

BlowerHousingShield

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98

99

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101

102

104

105

106

107

108

951-10758

710-04928

951-11108

951-11935

951-10664

951-10665

951-11106

712-04212

710-04908

951-11700

951-10650

D = O

PrimerBracket

BoltM6x12

GovernorSystemShield

GovernorSpring

ThrottleLinkageSpring

ThrottleLinkage

GovernorArm

NutM6

GovernorArmBolt

FuelHoseClamp

FuelLineKit

m109

110

111

112

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

710-04915

951-10662

710-04905

710-04915

951-11381

951-11913

951-11904

951-12482

951-10649A

951-11933

951-10653B

D = O O

Bolt M6x12

DipstickDecorationCover

Bolt

Bolt M6x12

Oil FillTubeO-Ring

Oil FillTubeAssembly

Dipstick O-Ring

DipstickAssembly

FuelCapAssembly

FuelLevelIndicator

FuelTankAssembly

39


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20

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

34

951-11282

710-04911

951-10657

951-11285

712-04214

951-11111

710-04914

710-04915

951-10642A

951-11897

D = O O

MufflerAssembly

MufflerStud M8x36

MufflerStudAssembly

Muffler Gasket

Nut,M8

ExhaustPipeShield

BoltM6xlO

BoltM6x12

MufflerShield

CarburetorGasketPlate

m35

36

37

38

39

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42

43

44

45

951-11112

951-10634

712-04213

951-11284

951-10757

951-10637

731-05632

951-10640

951-10635

710-04919

D = O O

ChokeControl

Air CleanerHousing

Nut

ChokeKnob

ThrottleControlKnob

KeySwitch

Key

Choke PushRod

HeaterBox

BoltM6x25

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MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB)and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA)

Emission Control System Warranty Statement

(Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)

EMISSIONCONTROLSYSTEMCOVERAGEIS APPLICABLETOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASEDINCALIFORNIAIN2005ANDTHERE-AFTER,WHICHARE USEDINCALIFORNIA,ANDTO CERTIFIEDMODELYEAR2005ANDLATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASEDANDUSEDELSEWHEREINTHEUNITEDSTATES.

Californiaandelsewherein the UnitedStatesEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage

The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB),U.S. EPAandMTDarepleasedto explaintheemissionscontrolsystemwarrantyonyour modelyear2006andlatersmalloff-roadengine.In California,new smalloff-roadenginesmustbe designed,builtand equippedto meet theStatesanti-smogstandards.Elsewherein the UnitedStates,newnon-road,spark-ignitionenginescertifiedfor model2005and later,mustmeetsimilarstandardssetforthby the U.S. EPA.MTDmustwarrantythe emissioncontrolsystemonyourenginefor the periodof timelistedbelow,providedtherehasbeennoabuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your smalloff-roadengine.

Youremissioncontrolsystemmayincludepartssuchas the carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,andcatalyticconverter,fueltanks,fuel lines,fuel caps,valves,canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,andotherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.

Wherea warrantableconditionexists,MTDwill repairyoursmalloff-roadengineat nocost to yourincludingdiagnosis,partsand labor.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

Thisemissionscontrolsystemis warrantedfor twoyears.If anyemission-relatedpart onyourengineis defective,the part will berepairedorreplacedby MTD.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsibleforthe performanceof the requiredmaintenancelisted inyour Owner'sManual.MTDrecommendsthatyou retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceson yoursmalloff-roadengine,but MTDcan not denywarrantysolelyfor thelackof receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto allscheduledmaintenance.

As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmalloff-roadengineorparthasfaileddue toabuse,neglect,impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.

Youare responsiblefor presentingyour smalloff-roadengineto an AuthorizedMTDServiceDealeras soonas a problemexists.Thewarrantedrepairsshouldbe completedina reasonableamountof time,notto exceed30 days.

Ifyou haveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsand responsibilities,you shouldcontacta MTDServiceRepresentativeat 1-800-800-7310andaddressis MTDCONSUMERGROUP,RO.Box361131,ClevelandOH,44136-0019.

DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS FOR 1995 AND LATER SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES:

Thissectionappliesto 1995andlater smalloff-roadengines.The warrantyperiodbeginsonthe datethe engineor equipmentis deliveredto anultimatepurchaser.

(a) GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage

MTDmustwarrantto the ultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthat the engineis:

(1)Designed,built,andequippedsoas to conformwithallapplicableregulationsadoptedby the AirResourcesBoardpursuantto itsauthorityinChapters1and2,Part5, Division26of the HealthandSafetyCode;and

(2) Freefromdefectsin materialsandworkmanshipthatcausethe failureof a warrantedpart to beidenticalin all materialrespectsto the partasdescribedin theenginemanufacturer'sapplicationfor certificationfora periodof twoyears.

(b)The warrantyonemissions-relatedpartswill be interpretedas follows:

(1)Anywarrantedpart that is not scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenanceinthe writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c)mustbewarrantedfor the warrantyperioddefinedinSubsection(a)(2). Ifany suchpartfailsduringthe periodof warrantycoverage,it mustberepairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4)below.Anysuchpart repairedor replacedunder thewarrantymustbewarrantedforthe remainingwarrantyperiod.

(2)Any warrantedpartthat is scheduledonlyfor regularinspectionin the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c) must bewarrantedforthewarrantyperioddefinedin Subsection(a)(2).A statementinsuchwritteninstructionsto the effectof "repairor replaceas necessary"willnot reducethe periodof warrantycoverage.Anysuchpart repairedor replacedunderwarrantymustbe warrantedforthe remainingwarrantyperiod.

(3) Anywarrantedpartthat whichis scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c)mustbewarrantedfor the periodof timeprior to the first scheduledreplacementpointforthat part. If the part failspriorto thefirst scheduledreplacement,the part mustbe repairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4) below.Any suchpart repairedor replacedunderwarrantymustbewarrantedfor the remainderof the periodpriorto the first scheduledreplacementpointfor the part.

(4)Repairorreplacementofanywarrantedpartunderthewarrantyprovisionsofthisarticlemustbeperformedatnochargetotheowneratawarrantystation.(5)NotwithstandingtheprovisionsofSubsection(4)above,warrantyservicesorrepairsmustbeprovidedatallMTDdistributioncentersthatarefranchisedtoservicethesubjectengines.(6)Theownermustnotbechargedfordiagnosticlaborthatleadstothedeterminationthatawarrantedpartisinfactdefective,providedthatsuchdiagnosticworkisperformedatawarrantystation.(7)Theenginemanufacturerisliablefordamagestootherenginecomponentsproximatelycausedbyafailureunderwarrantyofanywarrantedpart.(8)Throughouttheengine'swarrantyperioddefinedinSubsection(a)(2),MTDwillmaintainasupplyofwarrantedpartssufficienttomeettheexpecteddemandforsuchparts.(9)Anyreplacementpartmaybeusedintheperformanceofanywarrantymaintenanceorrepairsandmustbeprovidedwithoutchargetotheowner.SuchusewillnotreducethewarrantyobligationsofMTD.(10)Add-onormodifiedpartsthatarenotexemptedbytheAirResourcesBoardmaynotbeused.Theuseofanynon-exemptedadd-onormodifiedpartsshallbegroundsfordisallowingawarrantyclaimmadeinaccordancewiththisarticle.Theenginemanufacturershallnotbeliableunderthisarticletowarrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscausedbytheuseofnon-exemptedadd-onormodifiedpart.

(c) MTDwill includea copyof the followingemissionwarrantyparts listwitheach newengine,usingthoseportionsof the listapplicableto thee__&gine.

(1)FuelMeteringSystem

• Coldstart enrichmentsystem(soft choke)

,,Carburetorandinternalparts

• Fuel Pump

• FuelTank

(2)Air InductionSystem

• Aircleaner

• Intakemanifold

(3) IgnitionSystem

• Sparkplug(s)

• MagnetoIgnitionSystem

(4)ExhaustSystem

Catalyticconverter

• SAI (Reedvalve)

(5) MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystem

Vacuum,temperature,position,timesensitivevalvesand switches

Connectorsandassemblies

(6) Evaporativecontrol

• Fuel Hosecertifiedfor ARBevaporativeemissionof 2006.

• Fuel HoseClamps

Tetheredfuel cap

Carboncanister

Vaporlines

GD0C-100174Rev.B

Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period andAir index information On Your Engine Emissions Label

Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards mustdisplay information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands ManagementCorporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.

The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine iscertified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Mainte-nance Instructions. The following categories are used:

Moderate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time.

Intermediate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time.

Extended: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time.

For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the EmissionsDurability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years.

The Air index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family. Thelower the Air Index, the cleaner the engine. This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label.

After July 1,2000, Look For Emissions Compliance Period

On Engine Emissions Compliance Label

After July 1, 2000 certain Sears Brands Management Corporation engines will be certified to meet the UnitedStates Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, theEmissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operatinghours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.

For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours.

For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.

This is a generic representation of the emission label typically found on a certified engine.

FAMILYYBSXS.3192VA 274812

GDOC-100182Rev.B

46

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from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money andaggravation.

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