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Contact your nearest Sars wae Tor doa CRAFTSMAN WARRANTY TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For two years trom the dat f purchase, whon his Crafteman Snow Thrower is mintsined urcated and tuned up } Cease to the earogions fv ihe ouvers marvel Saag ARES OST shone wre dota ts tase at an ati Glatengn Stow Thrower io wsbdier commensal sgt qurpenss. ite wareceipaneciesenietl ders irons the date of purchase Tile werranty doos ot cove Expendable pr whlch become worn winnarmel ute, buch we etry moor and/or Repairs necessary because of operttor abuse or negligence, including bent ren-shats end ie elle to mata ] Su aquinorrt suandeig tote herons eT he beergatanieos ~ WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SHOW THROWER TO THE NEAREST | Seavice CENTER DEPARTNENT INTHE UNITED STATES ‘The yee oe eons it lio aes SS aA hah aT oa Saw cen SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. DEPT.698/731A _ SEARSTOWER CHICAGO. LeesaOPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY. It is important when using your Snow Thrower that certain precautions be taken to prevent injury or damage. Please read the following list of precautions before you assemble or use your new Snow Thrower. 1. Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be sure you know the controls and the proper use of the snow thrower. Know how to stop the snow thrower and engine quickly. 2. Wear safety glasses or eye shields when: or using snow thrower 3. Never allow children or young teenagers to use the ‘snow thrower and keep them away while it is ‘operating. Never allow adults to use snow thrower without proper instruction. 4. Koop the area of use clear of all persons, ‘especially small children and pets. slipping or falling, especially ymbling 5. Be careful to avoid ‘when using in revers 6. Inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used and remove all door mats. sleds, boards, wires, and other objects 7. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting engine or motor. 8. Do not use snow thrower without wearing neces: sary winter outer garments. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces. 9. Handle gasoline with care A. Use only approved gas B. Never remove fuel tank cap or add gasoline to a running oF hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors. itis highly flammable. ©. Replace fuel tank cap sect spilled gasoline at once. D. Check your fuel supply before each use, ing space for expansionas the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause gasoline to expand. E. Never store gasoline or snow thrower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Never store your snow thrower for more than 30 days with gasoline in the fuel tank. Store gasoline and your Secure from children and others. 10. Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with electric starting motor 11. Adjust. snow thrower height to clear gravel, ‘crushed rock or rough drives or walks. 12. Never try to make any adjustments, except where necessary, while engine is running, 13. Let engine and snow thrower adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow. 14. Do not put hands or feet near moving parts. Keep. clear of discharge opening at all times, walk, or road. Stay alert for hidden hazards or tratfic. Oo not carry passengers. 16. After striking any object, stop the engine, discon: rnect wire from spark ‘plug. Inspect the snow 7. 19. 20. 2 22. 23 24 25. 26. 27, 28. 29. 30. a 32, 33, and repair the damage thrower, If the snow thrower should start to vibrate more than usual, stop the engine and check for the cause. Vibration 19 of trouble. ‘Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position. before unclogging the auger/impeller housing or discharge chute, and making any [adjustments or inspections. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Disengage the auger/ impeller, shift into neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key. When cleaning. repairing, or inspecting, make certain auger/ impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wi away from plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine and moving snow thrower in or out of building. If for some reason engine must be run indoors, open outside doors. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is odorless and deadly poisonous. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not try to clear steep slopes. Never use snow thrower without guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place. Never use snow thrower near glass enclosures. automobiles, window wells, drop-off. etc. without proper adjustment of snow discharge angle, Do not overload snow thrower by trying to clear snow at too fast a Do not change engine governor settings. The governor controls the speed and protects the engine from excessive, damaging speeds. Never run snow thrower at high moving speeds on. slippery surfaces. Use care when backing. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow any- ‘one in front of snow thrower. Disengage power to auger/impeller when moving snow thrower or when itis not in use. Use only accessories approved by manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as tire chains, electric start kits, ete), Use the snow thrower only in daylight or good artificial light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles and walk, never tun. Check shear bolts. engine mounting bolts, etc... often for proper tightness to be sure snow thrower is in safe working condition Run snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.ASSEMBLY CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON 1 - 26 inch Snow Thrower (completely assembled except for chains, handle controls and drift breaker bars) Upper Chute Control Rod = Left Hand Handle Assembly Right Hand Handle Assembly (with clutch lever attached) Drift Breaker Ba Control Pane! Assembly Pair Tire Chains ~ Bags of Assembly Parts Containing: 2=Cable Clamps 2- Handle Spacers 41 - Knob (for Impelier/Auger Drive Lever) 1 ex 14 inch Cotterpin 10 - Formed (curved) Washers 2 - No. 10 x4 inch Hex Head Screws 2- No. 10 Locknuts 4 - 8/16 x % inch Carriage Bolts 1.- 8/16 x% inch Hex Head Screw 6 - 5/16 x 1% inch Hex Head Screws 4. 5/16 x2 inch Hex Head Screws 115/16 ineh Locknuts 4/16 inch Split Lockwashers 1 - Bag of Shear Bolt Replacement Parts (not used in assembly) Containing 2- 8/16 x 1% inch Shear Bolts 2 - 5/16 inch Locknuts 1 Instruction Sheet oof TILL : TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1. - 5/16 inch Wrench (or adjustable wrench) 1. 4 inch Wrench (or adjustable wrench) 2 - % inch Wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 1 = Pair Pliers or Screwdriver (to spread cotterpin) A DANGER A snow thrower can be dangerous if carelessly used. Read Owner's Manual thoroughly before operation snow thrower Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while ‘assembling or operating snow thrower. ‘The rotor (just below discharge chute) moves at a very high speed and will sever fingers or hands if ‘they come in contact with rotor while the engine is running Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair away from. ‘auger, discharge chute or any moving part on the ‘snow thrower. DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to ‘operate or be near snow thrower while it is ‘operating. Figure 1 shows the Snow Thrower completely assembled, Instructions refer to right or left hand as you face the snow thrower from operator position. NOTE: Assembly will be easier with the assistance of a second person. ELLE /AUGER CONTROL LEVER Pap [WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL LEVER Vr anceN S\ aa ~© ) 5 eee HANDLE ASSEMBLY Right handle has a lever (power clutch) attached to upper tend. Nuts used to attach lower end of handles are attachedto inside of side frame, 1. Place a handle spacer (figure 2) inside lower end of right handle and align slots in spacer with holes in handle. 2. Attach right handle to right side of snow thrower, as shown in figure 2, with two 5/16 x2 inch hex head screws, two 5/16 inch spiit lockwashers and two formed washers. NOTE: Nuts for handle mounting screws are attached to inside of snow thrower side frame (at top two of three square holes. 3, Tighten screws securely, 4, Repeat steps 1 and 2 for left handle, NOTE: Tighten serews in left handle finger tight only. < Zz las RIGHT SIDE FRAME. RIGHT HANDLE FORMED WASHER a iit Seb Zo 5/16 INCH SPLIT LOCKWASHER, CONTROLS ASSEMBLY 1, With the assistance of another person, attach control panel to handles with four 6/16 x 1% inch screws, four formed washers and four 8/16 inch locknuts as shown in figure 3. 2, Tighten screws in lower end of left handle and contro! panel 3. Attach impeller/auger drive control lever (other end of cable is attached on right side of snow thrower below gas tank) to control panel as shown in figures 3 & 4 by: ‘A. Insert lever up through slot in right side of contro! panel. BB, Attach with two No. 10 x % inch hex washer head screws and two No. 10 locknuts. NOTE: Before tightening screws and locknuts, check to make sure that lever does not rub side of slot in control panel CC. Push knob onto impeller/auger drive contro! ever. NOTE: ‘If knob should need to be removed, see Control Knob Removal paragraph in Maintenance section of this manual. 4. A power clutch cable is attached under belt cover in front of engine. Cable should wrap around left side of engine HANDLE SPACER- = A FORMED er ee gta Aaa fe a ee saesiae sania oxo. ‘and under carburetor. Attach cable by: ‘A. Remove top nut from threaded end of cable and: cable through slot in lower edge of control panel B. Push threaded end of cable up through hole in ‘control panel and reinstall, but do not tighten, top rut. C. Pull up on power clutch cable and place hook end into hole in power clutch lever (figure 4). NOTE: ‘may be necessary to loosen bottom nut on cable to lengthen cable enough to hook into power clutch lever. D. Tighten bottom nut on power clutch cable until cable stop figure 4) just clears top end of threaded portion of cable. Tighten top nut to comple assembly. E, Attach impeller/auger drive control and power clutch cables to right handle with two cable clamps as shown in figure 1 POWER CLUTCH LEVER, mz wpeuen/aucen Ween assemeuy Lert WORDLE ANOLE’ RETAINING RACKET cowrnot, rite ren wuee, onvecontnot ——_ | noo. POWER CLUTCH CABLE 5. Attach upper chute control rod and upper chute control ‘0d bracket (mounted on rod) to bottom side of left handle (figure 5) with two 5/16 x 1% inch hex head screws, two 55/16 inch locknuts, and two formed washers. 6. Hook lower end of upper chute control rod into pivot block (attached to lower chute control rod) and secure with a Yax 1% ineh cotterpin, NOTE: Cotterpins that attach upper ‘and lower chute control rods to pivot block must be bent tight ‘around rod ends so that they do not interfere with pivoting ‘action of pivot block FORMED WASHER & srrementocxnur MME (cn Sone 7. Check sprocket end of chute control rod to make sure teeth on sprocket fully engages holes in flange around bottom of discharge chute. if adjustment is necessary, simply loosen screws attaching lower chute control rod bracket to main frame and slide bracket up or down until teeth on sprocket fully engages holes in flange. 8. Attach upper wheel drive control rod to lower wheel drive control rod as follows: ‘A. Attach upper and lower rod ends with a 5/16 x% inch screw and 5/16 inch locknut as shown in figure 6 and tighten securely. B. Place wheel drive control lever in neutral “N” position as shown in figure 6 inset. ©. Check to make sure unit is in neutral by lifting wheels off ground and spinning wheels with your foot. Wheels will not spin if transmission is not in ‘neutral. If transmission is in neutral, make sure Screws in retaining bracket (figure 4) are tight. NOTE: If wheel drive control lever is not in neutral "N" position when transmission is in neutr proceed with the following steps. D. Move wheel drive control lever until in neutral (by spinning wheels paragraph C above). E. Loosen screws in retaining bracket (figure 4) on top tend of wheel drive control lever (under control panel), NOTE: These screws may have been left Toose at time of manufacture, F. Move bracket and rod left or right until itis in neutral “N” position as shown in figure 6 inset. Retighten loosened screws securely. G. Move whee! drive control lever toallfour (4) forward positions and reverse "R” to check adjustment. [UPPER WHEEL ORIVE CONTROL ROD i 77A\ tower wueet oaIvE conTROL ROD 3/4 NCH SCREW | sane,] hy oO 5/16 INCH LocKNUT DRIFT BREAKER BARS INSTALLATION ‘This snow thrower is equipped with two drift breaker bars that can be installed on top outsides of auger housing1M you seldom have drifts that are deeper than the auger housing, you may prefer to leave these bars uninstalled until ‘a need arises. If you do not install these bars now. fasten them together with the four carriage bolts and locknuts provided and store them where they can be found when heeded. To install bars 1. Attach a bar to each end of auger housing with two 5/16 x'% inch carriage bolts (from inside of housing out) and ‘two 5/16 inch locknuts as shown in figure 7. NOTE: Install bars so that bent edge is toward front of snow thrower and bends outward, SG cn e168 tocxnut INCH CARRIAGE BOLT. A CAUTION A For packing purposes, the gage wheels on this snow thrower may have been adjusted all the way up to lowest height position. Adjust height as instructed below before using snow thrower. SKID and GAGE WHEEL (Height) ADJUSTMENT This snow thrower is equipped with a pair of skids mounted ‘on the back side of the auger housing and a pair of gage ‘wheels located on the outside of the auger housing. Both the skids and gage wheels are used to elevate the front of the ‘snow thrower up to 1 inch. Figure 8 shows both parts. NOTE: Before changing height, be sure both tires are inflated equally. Recommended tire pressure is 20 pounds. When removing snow from hard surface area such as paved driveway or sidewalk, we suggest use of gage wheels only, to, elevate front of snow thrower to desired height. To change height of gage wheels: 1. Stop engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wi ‘and tie wire away from plug. 2. Remove locknut on shoulder bolt through gage whee! (figure 8) 3. Relocate shoulder bolt into hole representing des height and reinstall locknut. ed 4, Set gage wheel on other side at same height. 5. If skids interfere, loosen, pull up and tighten skids to full UP position after gage wheels have been set. 6. Reconnect spark plug wire, When removing snow from rock or unpaved construction, we suggest you raise the front of the snow thrower with the skids. To raise the snow thrower with the skids: 1. Stop engine, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire ‘and tie wire away from plug. 2. Loosen the skid mounting nuts (figure 8) and push the ‘skid down until the front of the snow thrower is raised to desired height. Retighten mounting nuts. = 3. Set skid on other side at same height. NOTE: Be sure that front of snow thrower is set at same height on both sides. 4, Reconnect spark plug wi ausen. tocxnur wousiN Low sermina. igh SETTING 5 snip. MOUNTING ‘Screw FLATWASHER SKID GAGE WHEEL So svounen vor A DANGER A Be certain to maintain proper ground clearance for ‘your particular area to be cleared. Objects such as or other debris, if struck by the may be thrown with sufficient force to cause personal damage to the snow throw TIRE CHAIN INSTALLATION Installation of tire chains before snow thrower is n been added to engine. 1. Stand snow thrower up on front (auger) end. NOTE: ‘you do not have help to stand snow thrower on end, you may ‘want to install handles before installing chains. CAUTION: A block{about 4 inches high) will have to be placed und top front edge of auger housing or snow thrower will not ‘stand on end. ill be easier if done ded and before gas and oil has 2. Lay chain over tire (as shown hook ends of cross chains away from tt ‘outside of tire. figure 9) with open ‘and locking link on. 3. Position chain so that it is centered on tire and hook ‘ends of side chain on inside of tire 4. Straighten cross links, and pull chain tight and attach outside chain ends with locking link. NOTE: If side chain lends appear to be too short and cannot be hooked, check for kinks in chain or too tight hook up on inside of tire. Straighten chain and repeat installation procedure. 5, Repeat installation procedure on opposite side of snow. thrower. NOTE: Chain may loosen after being used. Check ‘and tighten if necessary after using snow thrower. 6. Return snow thrower to operating position. cross cHalw \ SIDE CHAIN, LOCKING LINK *OPERATION The operation of this snow thrower can result in foreign ‘objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating snow thrower. We recommend Wide Vision B Safety Mask for over spectacles. or standard safety glasses, available at SEARS Retail or Catalog Stores. Get to know your snow thrower and its controls. Be sure you (or any other operator) have read and understood the Operational Precautions listed on page 3 of this manual OPERATING CONTROLS Operating controls (figures 10 & 11) and their functions are 8 follows: ‘© Power Clutch Lever - The power clutch lever controls forward or reverse motion of the snow thrower when the ‘wheel drive control lever is in the appropriate position When the operator's hand is removed from the power clutch lever, tension is removed from drive belts, therefore snow thrower motion and impeller/auge rotation stop. Engage slowly but firmly and all the way down against hand grip. NOTE: Power clutch lever must be released before changing impeller/auger or whee! drive control levers, ‘© Impeller/ Auger Drive Control Lever - Used todisengage ower to impeller/auger without interfering with power ‘to drive wheels. Pull backwards to engage position. Push forward to off position. NOTE: Power clutch lever must be in released (off) position before impeller/auger lever position is changed. © Whee! Drive Control Lever - Used to select desired snow ‘thrower speed or direction. Choice of four forward speeds, neutral and reverse. ‘© Chute Deflector - The distance snow will be discharged ‘can be adjusted by raising chute deflector (figure 10) for more distance, or lowering for less distance. This will allow desired’ placement of discharged snow. Pull deflector up for most distance. Push down for least distance, Coe ti) cae A DANGER A Do not put hands in or near the deflector chute while ‘© Chute Control Rod - Used to change direction of snow. discharge. Turn handle counterclockwise to turn chute to left. Turn handle clockwise to turn chute to right. Allsnow ‘can be discharged to one side by changing chute direction ‘when changing direction of travel IMPELLER AUGER CONTROL LEVER 14 WHEEL ORIVE CONTROL LEVER i CONTROL ROD oe pertecron AUGER Gear case ‘ol teveL” Fue PLUG © Choke Lever - Set choke lever to FULL CHOKE position to start a cold engine. ‘© Primer Button - Used to inject fuel directly into carburetor manifold to insure fast starts © Ignition Switch - Switch must be turned to ON position to start engine and turned to OFF position to stop engine. © Starter Handle - This snow thrower is equipped with @ recoil starter. NOTE: An Electric Start Kit is available for this snow thrower (see Engine Repair Parts section). ‘cap/DIPSTICK. Home ven STARTER sunomn prTON Le 's ‘CONTROL LEVER ‘Swiren PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS Al controls should be checked for proper function before ‘servicing or starting the engine. 1. Check chute control rod for proper function (see Step 7 in paragraph Controls Assembly). 2. Check wheel drive contra! lever for proper position (see: Wheel Drive Control Adjustment paragraph in Adjustment Section of this manual). 3. Check power clutch lever for proper function. Adjust cable if necessary (see Power Clutch Cable Adjustment paragraph in Adjustment section of this manual) 4. Check impeller/auger control lever for proper function. ‘Adjust cable length if necessary (see Impeller/Auger Control Cable Adjustment paragraph in Adjustment section of this manual) 5. After servicing engine and before beginning snow ‘removal, check controls again with engine running. f wheel drive or impeller/auger controls do not seem to function properly, check drive belts and belt guides for proper adjustment (see Drive Belt Adjustment paragraph. in Adjustment section of this manual). TO SERVICE ENGINE ‘The engine on this snow thrower was shipped with NO OIL. Oil must be added before engine is started. 1.Remove oil fill cap/dipstick (figure 11) and fill crank- cease to FULL line on dipstick (about 114 pints) with Sears S.AE. 10W-30 motor oil (or equivalent). Do not overfill: Tighten fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check oil level. NOTE: Sears S.A.E, SW-20 or SW-40 motor oil (or equivalent) may be substituted in areas where temperature is consistently 20° F. or lower. 2. Reinstall oil fill cap/dipstick and make sure it is properly installed and tight, 3. Always check oil level before each starting of engine and after each § hours of continuous use. Add ol required. Do not overfill4. Change crankcase oil after first 2 hours of operation. ‘Thereafter change oil every 25 hours of operation or at beginning of each season, whichever comes first. 5. To drain the oil, see paragraph Lubrication in Maint- ‘enance section of this manual. 6. Fill gas tank with clean, fresh, lead-free grade auto- motive gasoline. Low-lead or regular gasoline is an accept able substitute. NOTE: Do not use Ethyl, high octane ga: oline or Gasohol. Be certain container isclean and ree from ‘ust or other foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container. CAUTION: DO NOT use gasoline containing any amount of alcohol as it can cause serious damage or significantly reduce performance. A DANGER A ‘Never fill the gas tank while engine is running ois, hot. Immediately wipe off any spilled gasoline before attempting to start engine. 7. Check oil level in gear case by removing auger gear case ol level fill plug (igure 10). Oil shouldbe visible in hole. HH not, insert @ funnel that has an adjustable neck and add SEARS SAE. 30 (or equivalent) engine oil until it starts to run out of hole. Reinstall plug and tighten securely. 8. Check to make sure that spark plug is tightened securely into engine and spark plug wire is attached to spark plug. if torque wrench is available, torque plug to 15 foot pounds. A DANGER A Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains CARBON, MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS. Koop hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from ‘any moving parts on engine and snow thrower. WARNING - Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas. TO START ENGINE Bo sure that engine has sufficient oil The snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter. The operation of this engine is controlled by the throttle control lever (figure 11), Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read and followed all the instructions fn the preceding pages. A DANGER A Do not puthands, feet or loose clothing in ornear the deflector chute or auger housing while engine is running 1. Move whee! drive control lever figure 10) to NEUTRAL position 2. Move impeller/auger control lever (figure 10) to OFF position 3. Rotate ignition switch key (igure 11) clockwise to ON position, 4, Move throttle control lever (figure 11) to FAST position. 8. Move choke lever (igure 11) to FULL CHOKE position NOTE: Do not choke @ warm engine, 6. Push primer button (figure 11) 2 times. NOTE: Do not prime @ warm engine, 7. Pull starter handle (figure 11) rapidly. NOTE: Do not allow starter handle to snap back but rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold of starter handle. 8. As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, move choke lever slowly to OFF position. if engine falters, return to % choke until it runs smoothly, then move to OFF ‘choke position, NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power untilit reaches operating temperature. 9. Run engine at or near top speed. NOTE: To help prevent possible freeze-up of rewind starter, proceed as. follows alter each snow blowing job: A. With engine running, pull starter rope hard with a continuous full arm stroke three or four times, Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering ‘sound, This is not harmful to the engine or starter. 10. To stop forward motion, release power clutch lever (figure 10) on right handle. To stop engine, move throttle Control lever to STOP position and move ignition switch key 0 OFF position. NOTE: Tohelp prevent possible freeze-up of, ‘engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow blowing, job: A. With engine not running, wipe all snow and moisture from carburetor cover in area of control levers. Also move control levers backward and forward several times. IMPORTANT: After each use of the snow thrower, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, disconnect spark plug wire. remove all accumulated snow from the snow thrower and, Wipe clean, Store the snow thrower in a protected area. NOTE: To prevent or cure iceing of cables and controls, @ de-icer can be used. De-icer is available in the automotive, department of your nearest SEARS Store, A DANGER A Pay close attention to instruction on the de-icer container. Also be extra careful that no de-icer ‘contact with mutter or any other hot area SNOW THROWER OPERATION The most effective use of the snow thrower will be established by experience, taking into consideration the terrain, wind conditions and the depth and weight of the ‘snow. itis the wind conditions and building location which, ‘will determine the direction of the discharge chute. Since the ‘wind will tend to blow the discharged snow back into the cleared area, it will be necessary to change the chute