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Owner's Manual
5 Horse Power
24" Two-Stage
Snow Thrower
Model No.
247.886640
CAUTION: Before
• Safety
using this product, • Assembly
read this manual and
• _peration
• Service
follow all safety rules
° Maintenance
and operating
instructions.
• EspaSol, p. 30
Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED IN U,S,A. FORM NO. 770-10433F
(7/2003)
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Content Page Content Page Warranty Information ......................................... 2 Service & Adjustment ......................................... 14 Safe Operation Practices ................................... 3 Off-Season Storage ........................................... 17 Assembly ........................................................... 5 Troubleshooting ................................................. 18 Parts List............................................................ 20
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_lb WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning. ,_ WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State o
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7. Muffler andengine become hotandcan cause aburn. Do equipment manufacturer's (OEM) parts only. "Use of nottouch. parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and 8. Exercise extreme caution when operating onorcrossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert forhidden hazards ortraffic. compromise safety!" 9. Exercise caution when changing direction andwhile 6. Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage operating onslopes. and disengage proper
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Unpacking 1. Remove screws from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate. Hand Knob B 2. Set crate panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury. 3. Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. 4. Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., Operator's Manual, etc). Upper 5. Roll unit out of crate. Handle Hardware Pack Following items make up the hardware pack for your snow thrower: 1. Shear bolts and lock nuts (2) The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bo
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Final Assembly & Adjustments Auger Control 1. To check the adjustment of the auger control, push forward on the left hand clutch grip (depress the rubber bumper). There should be slack in the cable. Release the clutch grip. The cable should be straight. Make certain you can depress the auger control grip against the left handle completely. 2. If necessary, loosen the hex lock nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. Refer to Figure 4. Figure 3 3. Tighten
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1. Locate the shave plate in Figure 6. The space Tire Pressure between this shave plate and ground can be The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. adjusted. 1. Check tire pressure. Maintain pressure between 15 2. For close snow removal on smooth surface, raise to 20 psi. Refer to tire sidewalls for recommended skid shoes higher. See Figure 5. tire pressure. 3. Place skid shoes in middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 5. NOTE: If the tire pressure is
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Operating Controls Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. See Figure 6 and follow descriptions given below. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Chute ( Traction Control Shift Leve_ ger Control Gas Fill Chute Directional ,.--Control Discharge Chute Auger Plate *_Skid Shoe Figure 6 Shift Lever Throttle Control The shift lever is located below the handle panel and The throtttecontrol is located on the engine. It regulates should be used to determine groun
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Electric Starter Before Starting _ WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all ,_ WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and instructions and warnings on the machine and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC in this manual before operating. household current. It must be used with a Fill Oil propedy grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electdc shock. 1. The engine was shipped with oil. Check the oil level Follow
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Frozen Recoil Starter 2. Squeeze the auger control grip and the augers will turn. Release it and the augers wilt stop. If the starter is frozen and wilt not turn the engine, 3. Squeeze traction control grip and the snow thrower proceed as follows: will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. 1. Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. 4. NEVER move shift lever without releasing drive 2. Release the starter handle and let it snap back clutch. against the starter. 3. If the engine st
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Periodically check all fasteners and make sure General Recommendations these are tight. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover _ WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop items that have been subjected to operator abuse engine. Wait until all moving parts have come or negligence. To receive full value from the to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire warranty, operator m
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lubricant. Avoid oil spillage on rubber friction wheel NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 and aluminum drive plate. etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi- viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your snow thrower's engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Lever IMPORTANT: Refer to the viscosity chart for proper selection of engine oil. Do not use SAE 10W40 oil. Checking Oil Le
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2. Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively Electrodes worn out belts. Check Friction Wheel Follow instructions below to check the condition of the .030" Porcelain friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation. Gap 1. Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame Figure 10 cover underneath the snow thrower. 2. Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for Tire Pressure excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction wheel drive hub. Maintain equal pressure on both tires
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bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely. i_hl WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage allclutch leversandstop Replacing Belts engine. Waituntilallmoving partshavecome toacomplete stop.Disconnect sparkplug wire _i WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire and and ground it against the engine to prevent ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. unintended starting. Drain fuel into an All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments approved container
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5. Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt auger housing. See Figure 14. afterthe new belt has been assembled. See Figure 15. 6. Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame. Friction Wheel Rubber NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that connect frame to auger housing to aid in belt removal. 1. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. 7. Lift the auger belt from the auger pulley, a
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Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when Making Adjustments correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the frame cover. _bb WARNING: Never attempt to make any . If you placed plastic under the gas cap earlier, adjustments while the engine is running, remove it now. except where specified in operator's manual. Chute Assembly The distance snow is thrown can be controlled by adjusting the angle of the top section of the chute assembly. Skid Shoe The space between the shave plate and the ground
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Ifthesnowthrower wiltnotbeusedfor30daysor 3. Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain, longer, orattheendofthesnowseason whenthelast located below the carburetor cover. See Figure 20. possibility ofsnowisgone,theequipment needs to be IMPORTANT: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stored properly. stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank. _b WARNING: Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated Carburetor areas, where f
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Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty,or stalefuel, Fill tank with clean, flesh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. Blocked fuel line, Clean fuel line, Choke not in ON position Move switch to ON position Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Key not in switch on engine, Insert key, Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect spark plug wire. Primer button not depressed. Prime engine 5 times, See instruct
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Tecumseh Servicing Dealer or bycontacting Tecumseh Products Co., ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Products Co. Warranty, the ECS c/o Service Manager, Engine and Transmission Group Service Warranty shall apply except in any circumstances in which the Division, 900 North Street, Grafton, W153024-1499. Telephone 1-262- Tecumseh Products Co. Warranty may provide a longer warranty 377-2700 [or in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402] or see your local pedod. Both the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Products Co.
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