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CRAFTSMAN®
10 HORSEPOWER
OWNER'S
29" DUAL STAGE
MANUAL 120V. ELECTRIC START
SNOW THROWER
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS
Each SNOW THROWER has its own MODEL
MODEL NO.
NUMBER found on the engine mount frame.
536.886331
Each ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBER
found on the BLOWER HOUSING.
Always mention these MODEL NUMBERS when
requesting service or Repair Parts for your SNOW
THROWER.
All parts may be orderedthrough Sears, Roebuck
and Company Service Centers and most Retail
Stores,
GIVE THE FOLLOWI
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SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND A PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG & TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. FUEL SAFETY BEFORE USE • Read the Owner's Manual carefully.
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SAFETY RULES • Never operate the snow thrower near glass REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY enclosures, automobiles, window wells drop- • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine offs, and the like without proper adjustment of and remove the wire from the spark plug, or the snow discharge angle. Keep children and disconnect the cord from electric motor. pets away. Thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any • Never operate the snow thrower at high damage, and repair the damage before transport sp
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS _rattsman Snow Thrower. It has been designed, engi- i = neered a_d manufactured to give you the best poss;ble HORSE POWER: 10 hp dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service DISPLACEMENT: 21.82 Center/Department. Sears has competent, well-trained cu, in. technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 quar
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION .......................................... 1 ;-16 SAFETY RULES ........................................ 2,3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........... 20-26 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 4 STORAGE ................................................... 27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 4,17-19 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................... 28 WARRANTY .................................................. 4 REPAIR PARTS (SNOW THROWER)...29-40 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG "2- Spare Shear Bolts 1- 3/8 - 16 x 2.00 In. Hex Head Bolt (1/4_0 x 1-3/4 In.) 1 - Knob With Threads (not shown actual size) © 1- 3/8 In. Lock washer *2- Spare Spacers 2- 3/8 In. Flat washers © 1- Knob With Threads "2- Spare 1/4 - 20 Locknuts 1- 3/8 In. Hex JamNut 1- 3/8 In. Hex Nut 1- Remote Chute Return Spring 1- Owner's manual 1- Starter Motor Cord 9.5 Ft. _ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ) "Non-Assembly Par
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ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY LEVER LEVER 1 - Knife (to cut carton and plastic ties/ 2 - 1/2 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) CABLE 2 - 9/16 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches} CABLE 2- 3/4 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenchesl MBLY 1 - Pliers (to spread cotter pin) SHIFTER 1- Screwdriver LEVER 1 - Measuring tape or ruLer DEFLECTOR Figure 1 shows the snow thrower inthe shipping position Figure 2 shows the snow thrower completely assembled. Reference to the right and left hand si
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ASSEMBLY • Assemble the snow chute. BRACKETS • Rollsnow throweroff the skid by pulling on the handle. SPRING _ • Properly dispose of discarded packaging. CHUTE EXTENSION _ #L ...... HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW NOW CHUTE THROWER DEFLECTOR Your snow thrower is equipped with height adjust skids (See FIG. 2) on the outside of the auger housing. To adjust the skid height, see To Adjust Skid Height paragraph inthe Service & Adjustments section of this manual. (See Fig- ure 1 page 20). TO ASSEMBLE SNOW CHU
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ASSEMBLY Bend the ends of the cotter pin around the rod and reinstall the plastic cap. PLASTIC \ . NOTCHED SECTION Tighten the eye bolt installed earlier, keeping eye in CAP COTTER _. _1/8INCH CLEARANC line with the rod while tightening the inside securely Rotate the chute crank fully clockwise and tullycou nter- clockwise. The discharge chule should rotate fully to the outer diameter of the worm and should clear approximately 1/8" (See FIG. 5). If the chute crank needs to be adjusted, go to the
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ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL THE SHIFTER LEVER Stand the snow thrower up on the front of the auger housing, as shown in FIG.8A. Note: Place a piece of cardboard under front to prevent paint damage to auger housing. SHIFTER BRACKET Cut the plastic tie which holds the shifter lever assembly to the shift bracket (FIG. 8B). Remove the Iocknut, washer, spring and bolt (PIG. 8D). A Reposition the shifter lever into the slot in the control panel, as shown in FIG. 8C, and reinstall the bolt, spring, washer and t
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. -TRACTION DRIVE LEVER AUGER DRIVE LEVER HEADLll CRANK ASSEMBLY SPEED SHIFTER LEVER CHUTE DEFLECTOR LEVER CTRIC CHUTE DEFLECTOR TER CHUTE IGNITION KEY \ _' _1_ STARTER I _.:_ HANDLE/ CHOKE CONTROL _ / _AD_ SCRAPER BAR FIG.
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which ca. result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shieJds while operating the _now thrower. We recommend standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask for over your glasses available at SEARS Retail Stores or Service Centers. HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER • To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever (See FIG. 4). • To stop the tracti
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OPERATION TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN • The left hand wheel is secured to the axle with a klick pin (See FIG. 5A). This unitwas shipped withthis klick pin in the locked (through wheel hole) position. For ease of maneuverability in lightsnow conditions, LOCKED POSITION disconnect the klickpin from the wheel locked posi- tion and push into the single wheel drive (unlocked KUCK PIN axle hole only) position (See FIG. 5B). Make surethat the klick pin is in the single wheel drive position of the axle onl
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OPERATION Do not prime if temperature is above 50°F. AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN Two times if temperature is 50°F to 15°F. CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE HANDLING OR STORING IT. Four times if temperature is below 15°F. DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW Pushdown on the starterbutton untilthe engine starts. THROWER IS RUNNING, WHEN IT IS HOT, OR Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN ENCLOSED a time. This electric starter is thermally protected, If AREA. overheated it
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OPERATION CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR WITH ATHREE-WIRE POWER CORD AND IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. _1_ CAUTION:THIS STARTER IS EQUIPPED ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MON- PLUG AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE OXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. ON 120 VOLT AC HOUSEHOLD CUR- RENT. IT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AT KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EL EC- ON ENGINE AND SNOW THROWER. TRICAL SHOCK, WHICH MAY BE INJURI
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OPERATION CHOKE SNOW THROWING TIPS CONTROL For maximum snow thrower efficiency in removing snow, adjust ground speed, never the throttle. Go slower in deep, freezing, or wet snow. If the wheels, reduce forward speed. The engine is designed to deliver maximum performance at full throttle and should be run at this power setting at all times. • Most efficient snow blowing is accomplished when the snow is removed immediately after it falls. IGNITION RECOIL • For complete snow removal, slightly overl
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS SCHEDULE SERVICE Fill In dates as you com- DATES After Before [ Every Every plete regular service First 2 Each As 10 25 Each Before hours Use Needed Hours Hours Season Storage Check Engine Oil Level ' p,4 pJ Change Engine Oil _ Jr_ /_ Tighten All Screws and Nuts _ _ Check Traction Clutch Cable Adjustment (See Cable Adjustment) PJ Replace Spark Plug pJ pJ _justDAve Bolts ii' _, _' Lubricate All Pivot Points _ Lubricate AugerShaft(SeeShear p,_ Bolt Replace
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SNOW THROWER LUBRICATION - EVERY TEN HOURS Auger Shaft - Using a hand grease gun, lubricate the auger shaft zerk fittings(See A, FIG, 2) every ten (10) -__AXLE operating hours. Each time a shear bolt is replaced AXLE_ (See To Replace Auger Shear Bolt paragraph in the Service & Adjustments eectlon of this manual), the auger shaft MUST be greased. For storage or when replacing shear bolts, remove shear bolts and lubricate auger shaft zerks. Rotate FIG. 1 augers several ti
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION • Hex Shaft and Gears - Hex shait and gears require no I lubrication. All bearings and bushings =t? lifetime NOTE: OIL LEVEL I lubricated and require no maintenance (See FIG. 3). MUST BE BETWEEN FULLAND NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above components ADD MARK can cause contamination of the friction wheel. If the disc drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with grease or I oil,damage to the fdction wheel will result. Should grease or oil come in c
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS I CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE I SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TIE BACK SKID MOUNTING NUTS AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAK- ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS. TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped withtwo heightadjustment O skids, located on the outside of the auger housing (See FIG. 1). These skidselevate the frontof the snowthrower. For normal hard surfaces such as a paved driveway or HEIGHT ADJUST SKID AUGER HOUSING walk, adjust the skids as follows: • Check tire pres
