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Owner’s Manual 9 Horse Power 26” Two-Stage Wheel Drive Snow Thrower Model No. 247.888520 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. 770-10057B Printed in U.S.A.
Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship. If this Craftsman snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 your snow thrower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
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Use only attachments and accessories (such as wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.) approved Following are representations of some of the safety labels on your Craftsman snowthrower. Please follow the instruction on these labels and maintain safety while using or servicing the equipment.
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HARDWARE PACK Lay the hardware pieces from the hardware pack on the figure here and you will have automatically sorted these according to the steps of the assembly procedure described later. (Only one unit of each hardware has been shown per group. The number in parenthesis indicates the total number of the hardware needed in that group.) Lock Washer...
ASSEMBLY Handle Panel Rear Left Handles Right Front Two-Piece Chute Crank Discharge Chute Shift Figure 1 c. Left Hand Handle IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil in d. Two-piece Chute Crank Assembly the engine, but without gasoline. After assembly, see e.
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• Secure bottom hole in the handle to the snow • Attach the handle panel to the handle with two thrower using 5/16 x0.75" hex bolt and lock carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side washer from the hardware pack (group A on against the handle panel) and hex nuts on each page 5 ).
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• Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the Upper chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute Handle assembly. • Slide the upper chute crank through the plastic bushing in the upper chute crank bracket and then into the lower chute crank.
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• Ensure there is a hex jam nut threaded all the in the hole in the shift lever. For proper way up the threaded portion of the Z fitting; positioning of the ferrule and the associated extras are supplied in the hardware pack. See hardware, see Figure 11.
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• Pull on the cable and rotate it around the bottom • Plug wire into the alternator lead wire under the of the trigger, with the inner cable in the slot, until fuel tank. See Figure 15. the cable end can be pushed into the trigger Trigger Cable housing and snapped tight.
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• Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts should be no resistance in the shift lever, and the and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to wheels should turn. desired position. • If you face resistance when moving the shift •...
OPERATION Knowing Your Snow Thrower Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
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Chute Distance Control Operating Controls (See Figure 17.) The distance that snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the Chute Crank chute distance control forward to decrease the The chute crank is located on the left hand side of the distance, toward the rear to increase the distance.
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lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea- augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the son. See storage Instructions for additional information. engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the “Final Adjustments” section of the Assembly Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in Instructions.
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• Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. • Push down on the starter button until the engine • Release the starter handle and let it snap back starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at against the starter.
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• Engage the auger control and traction drive • If for some reason, you have to operate the snow control levers following instructions above. thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the • The interlock feature will allow you to remove highest position for maximum clearance between your left hand from the auger control lever.
MAINTENANCE General Recommendations • All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at • Always observe safety rules when performing least once each season. any maintenance. • Follow the maintenance schedule given below. • The warranty on this snow thrower does not •...
Lubrication Check V-belts For a view of the lubrication points on the snow Follow the instructions below to check the condition thrower, see Figure 19. of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation. • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the Sprocket Shaft engine by removing two self-tapping screws.
Spark Plug • Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely. • Clean area around the spark plug base. • Remove dipstick and check. If oil is not up to the • Remove and inspect the spark plug. FULL mark on dipstick, add 5W30 oil.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS and the drive plate in all positions of the shift WARNING: Always stop the engine, dis- lever. connect spark plug wire and move it away • With the traction drive clutch engaged, the from the spark plug before performing any friction wheel must contact the drive plate adjustments or repairs.
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heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of Carburetor the housing. Reinstall skid shoe. Tighten WARNING: If any adjustments are made securely. to the engine while the engine is running Replacing Belt (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts.
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• Place new belts on the two auger pulleys making sure that the front auger belt is under the belt brake. Route belts under and to the left of the flat idler pulley. Hold the belts upward in this position. Nut, Washer •...
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Changing Friction Wheel Rubber • Check the rubber on the friction wheel after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
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toward the friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on in position. See Figure 32. to the hex shaft. See Figure 33. Shift Arm Assembly Shift Arm Sprocket Assembly Spacer Sprocket Spacer Sprocket Spacer Shaft Hex Hub Friction of Sprocket Wheel Friction Wheel Figure 33 •...
OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Drain fuel into approved If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or container outdoors, away from any open longer, it needs to be prepared for storage. Also, at flame. Be certain engine is cool. Do not the end of the snow season, you should follow the smoke.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh 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.
ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the snow thrower was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your snow thrower. Belt Shave Plate Gasoline Can...
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REPAIR PARTS SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 23 31 31 23 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx, is painted polo green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0689.
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx, is painted polo green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0689.
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 700- xxxx, is painted polo green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0689.
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 Part No. Description Part No. Description 629-0058 Harness for Headlight 736-0509 Special Washer 684-0008A- Shift Arm Assembly 737-0133 Grease 0637 746-0896 Chute Deflector Control Cable 684-0053 Chute Crank Assembly 746-0901 Chute Deflector Cable...
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 Key. No. Part No. Description 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut: 1/4-20 732-0705 Cable Guide — Craftsman Engine model 143.999005 Key. No. Part No. Description 734-1709 Wheel Assembly: 16.5 x 4.8 steerable 738-0994 Axle: 0.75” dia. x 12.201” Lg.
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 9.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.888520 IMPORTANT: For a properly working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-Belts are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below.
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Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888520...
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Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888520 Part Part Description Qty. Description Qty. 650881 Flywheel Nut 35385 Cylinder 35135 Solid State Ignition 27652 Dowel Pin 610118 Spark Plug Cover 650820 Screw 651024 Solid State Mounting Stud —...
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Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888520 Table continued from previous page Part Part Description Qty. Description Qty. 35392 Starter Plug 35447A Blower Housing 650788 Screw 35593 Ignition Key 29747B Screw, Torx 610973 Terminal 35057A Carburetor Cover...
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Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.999005 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888520 CARBURETOR Part Description Qty. 640052 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631776A Throttle Shaft & Lever Ass’y. 1 631970 Throttle Return Spring 631778 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw 632112 Choke Shaft &...