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owner's
manual
MODEL NO.
536.918300
CAUTION:
Read
OWE
INSTRUCTIONS
carefully
• Assembly
• Operating
e Maintenance
• Repair Parts
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, Illinois 60684 U.S.A.
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HAZARD TO OPERATOR, BYSTANDERS, PROPERTYOR UNIT MAY Look for this symbol, It means -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! A EXIST, Page Page OWNERS INFORMATION ........................... 2 impeller/Auger Control Cable Adjustment ......... 10 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ....... :. .............. 2 Carburetor Adjustment .......................... 10 "WARRANTY ....................................... 2 Spark Plug Adjustment .......................... 10 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS ...................... 3 MAINTENANCE .
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observed to prevent the possibility of injury or damage. Please read the following operational Itis imperative in operating and handling your Snow Thrower that certain normal precautions be _r_ precautions before you assemble or use your new Snow Thrower. TRAINING 5. Stop engine whenever you leave the operating 1. Wear safety glasses or eye shields when assmbling or operating snow thrower. position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing or dischargechute, and making any repairs, adjustmen
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CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON DANGER 1 - 24 inch Snow Thrower (completely assembled except for The operation of any powered equipment can result handles, controls and headlight), in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which 1 - Can of Engine Oil can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety 1 - Upper Chute Control Rod glasses or eye shields while assembling or operating 1 - Left Hand Handle Assembly Snow Thrower. 1 - Right Hand Handle Assembly (with clutch lever attached) I - Control
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B. Push threaded end of cable up through hole in cable is loose and sags when lever is pushed all the way control panel and replace, but do not tighten, top down to last notch. To adjust cable: nut. A. Loosen bottom nut on power clutch cable (figure 4) C, Hook loop end of power clutch cable over pin on and tighten top nut until lever will reach top notch. power clutch lever (figure 4). NOTE: It may be B. Loosen top nut and tighten bottom nut to remove necessary to loosen bottom nut on cable to l
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SKID and GAGE WHEEL (Height) ADJUSTMENT The operation of any powered outdoor equipment can result A CAUTION A in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always For packing purposes, the gage wheels on this unit wear safety glasses or eye shields were adjusted all the way up to lowest height before beginning snow thrower opera- position, Adjust height as instructed below before tion. We recommend Wide Vision using snow thrower, Safety Mask for over spect
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@ Chute Control Rod - Used to change direction of snow 4. Set the impeller/auger control lever to the ON position. discharge. Turn handle counterclockwise to turn chute 5. Press the power clutch lever to begin impeller/auger to left. Turn handle clockwise to turn chute to Hght. All rotation and forward motion. As the unit starts to move, snow can be discharged to one side by changing chute maintain a firm hold on the bandies and guide the snow direction when changing direction of travel. thrower
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4. Change crankcase oil after the first 2 hours of operation choke position. NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a and after each 25 hours of operation thereafter, or at the few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it beginning of each season, whichever comes first. reaches operating temperature, 5. To drain the oil, see paragraph Lubrication in 9. Run engine at or near top speed. NOTE: To help Maintenance section of this manual. prevent possible freeze-up of rewind starter,
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5. A brake (figure 12) that stops impeller/auger pulley 3. Check beltguides (figure 12)forproper clearances as follows: IMPORTANT: Never loosen bothbeltguides at when power clutch lever is released is not adjustable. When brake is operating properly, the impeller/auger should stop same time.Adjustonebeltguide, retighten, then adjust within 5 seconds after power clutch lever is released. If brake other guide. is not operating properly, replace pad as follows: A, Ptace impeller!auger lever in ENGA
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B. Leave wheel drive control lever in position where pin through selector arm should engage wheel drive arm neutral was obtained and release power cutch only and clear impeller/auger drive arm by at least +/8 inch. lever. Shut off engine. To adjust to these positions: C. Loosen screws in retaining bracket (figure 15)at top A. Loosen screw that clamps impeller!auger control end of wheel drive control rod (under control panel). cable to cable bracket (figure 16). D. Slide retaining bracket and rod
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1. Remove the parts of the broken bolt. UNIT DRIVE PULLEY SNOW CHAIN 2. Align the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger shaft. Install new shear bolt. ROLLER CHAIN REPLACEMENT There are two roller chains on this unit as shown in figure 17. Bottom cover witI have to be removed to reach chains. 1. Stand unit up on auger end, remove screws from bottom cover and remove cover. 2. Locate master link (figure 19) in chain to be replaced. 3. Check position of open end of keeper link (figure 19) so
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OIL FILL CAP &DIPSTICK t. Prior toshut down for30days ormore, and for seasonal storage, drain gasoline from fuel tank. DANGER Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away from open flame. 2. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel, 3, Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Crank engine several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug. 4. Store unit in wheel down, operating position. If unit is stored
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ENGtNE DISCHARGE CHUTE O ALL FLANGE BEARINGS O ROLLER CHAIN GAGE WHEEL AUGER GEAR CASE Q Add Sears S.A.E. 10W oil (or equivalent) every 2 hours and after each use. O Add Sears 5W-20 oil {or equivalent) as required. Check every 5 hours and before each use. (_ Add Sears S.A.E. 30W oil {or equivafent) as required. Check before each use. _) Remove chute and coat with clinging type grease such as lubriplate once each season. For Service Helps Chart, see page 27. --13--
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CRAFTSMAN 24" SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536,918300 14 211] 78 2 C 19 \ 55 \ 42 52 \ \ 5O 11 Ref. Item 4 49 2 53 _© 11 \ \ 51 47 3O ALL UNNUMBERED iTEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE ÷ _Q I • Ref, Item 38 Ref. Item 3 Page 16 Page 16
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CRAFTSMAN 24" SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536.918300 Key Key Key No. Pa_ No. No. Pa_ No. No. Part No, Description Description Description .......... 1 49551 Cable, Impeller/Auger Control 21 271166 39 48402 Bracket, Lower Chute Control Locknut, Keps, No. 10-24 Thd 2 122052 *Screw, Hex Hd, 5/16-18 x 13,4 In. 22 50198 Rod, Rear Control Assembly, Impeller/ 3 49106 40 180022 Push Nut, 3/16 In. *Screw, Hex Hd, 1A-20 x 1 In. Auger 4 49569 23 50197 41 47323 Bracket, Chute Deflector Cable Control Assembly,
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CRAFTSMAN 24" SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536.918300 Ref.Item23 8 9 Page 20 10 :'o _ 13 ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 6 21 22 4 24 I Ref. Item 3 Page 18 I 62
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CRAFTSMAN 24" SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536.918300 Key Key Key No. Pa_ No. No. Part No. Descrip,tion .......... Description .... Pa_ No. No. Description ,.. 44 9424215 22 50150 Locknut, V_-20 Thd Gear, M;ter Drive Locknut, _/_-16 Thd 1 9413534 45 48445 23 120380 Wheel & Tire Assembly *Lockwasher, Split, % In. I.D. Screw, Taptite, 3/B-16 x Vz In. 2 42619 46 169 *Screw, Hex Hd, 5/! 6-18 x 1% In. 24 181566 *Screw, Hex Hd, 1A-28 x 3,4 In. Plate, Engine Mount 3 49454 47 9413447 Locknut, 5/16-18 Thd 2
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CRAFTSMAN 24"" SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536.918300 Ref. Item 22 Page 114 ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS INTERCHANGEABLE 3 WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 2 Ref, Item 2 Page 16 I L Ref, Item 3 Page 14 Ref. Item 19 50 51 \ 49 45 55 _ 58 Ref. item 23 57 Page 20
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CRAFTSMAN 24- SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536.918300 Key Key Key No. Part No. Description No. Pa_ No. No. Part No. Description Description 2O 121223 Cotter Pin, 1/16 x 3/_ In. t 159920 Screw, No. 10-24 × 1/2 In. 40 50608 Roller Arm Assembly 21 49019 Selector Assy 41 9413534 2 138479 Lockwasher, External Tooth *Locknut, 3/8-16 Thd 22 24347 42 3 41652 Clip, Wire Spring 41727 Bolt Shoulder 23 49OO9 Arm, Impeller/Auger Drive 43 138538 4 49012 Bracket, Impel[er/Auger Cable Lockwasher, Internal Tooth 24
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CRAFTSMAN 24" SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536.918300 _ J --I / Ref. Item 1 Page 14 <- 8 17 9 ? 24 / 3O
