Craftsman 536.88644 manual Outdoors, away from fire or, Traction Drive Belt, Auger

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. Remove the old auger drive belt. Replace the auger drive belt with

an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service

center.

9.Install the new auger drive belt onto the auger drive pulley and onto the drive pulley.

10.Adjust the auger drive belt. See "How To Adjust The Auger Drive

Belt" in the Service And Adjustment section.

11.Adjust the belt guide. See "How To Adjust The Belt Guide" in the Ser- vice And Adjustment section.

12.Install the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame. See

Figure 25.

13.Tighter_the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame.

14.Install the belt cover. Tighten the screw. See Figure 22.

15.Check the adjustment of the cables. See "How To Check And Adjust The

Cables" in the Service And Adjust- ment section.

16.Connect the spark plug wire.

How To Remove the Traction Drive Belt

If the snow thrower will not move for- ward, check the traction drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive belt is worn or damaged, replace the belt as follows.

1.Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing.

outdoors, away from fire or

,_WARNING: Drain the gasoline flame.

2, Disconnect the spark plug wire.

3.Remove the auger drive belt. See

"How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt" in the Maintenance section.

4.Pull the traction drive idler pulley away from the traction drive belt. See Figure 26.

Traction Drive Belt

 

Auger Drive

 

Belt

Traction

Belt Guide

Drive Pulley

 

 

Auger

 

Drive

 

Pulley

Traction

Auger

Drive

Idler

Idler

Pulley

Pulley

 

Engine Pulley

Figure 26

. Remove the old traction drive belt from the traction drive pulley and from the en ine pulley. Replace the traction drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center.

. Install the new traction drive belt onto the traction drive pulley and onto the engine pulley.

. Make sure the traction drive idler

pulley is properly aligned with the traction drive belt.

. Install and adjust the auger drive belt. See "How To Remove The Au- ger Drive Belt" in the Service And Adjustment section.

g.Adjust the belt guide. See "How To Adjust The Belt Guide" in the Ser- vice And Adjustment section.

10.Install the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame. See Figure 25.

11.13ghten the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame.

12.Install the belt cover. Tighten screw. See Figure 22.

13.Check the adjustment of the cables. See "How To Check And Adjust The

Cables" in the Service And Adjust- ment section.

14.Connect the spark plug wire.

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Contents 001087J IcrrftsmrniWash Hands After Handling EspanolPreparation TrainingDo not attempt to use snow thrower on a roof Maintenance and StorageSafetyWarningSymbols 4-20 SplitLockwasher11/32 Remove from the carton Place until needed for storage Tools Required for AssemblyThrower To Remove Snow Thrower From CartonLoosen, but do not To Assemble the Handle and Crank AssemblyCaught between the upper and lower handle Drive To Install Shifter KnobPin. Spread ends of cotter pin to UniversalService And Adjustment section Snow Chute AssemblyChecklist HOW to SET the Skid HeightChoke Control Used to start a cold Know Your Snow ThrowerTo Control Snow Discharge HOW to Move Forward and BackwardTo Stop Your Snow Thrower To USE Wheel Lockout PINDicates that alcohol blended Before Starting the EngineFill GAS Cold Start To Stop EngineTo Start Engine Electric starter, if equippedFrozen Starter Do not prime if temperature above 50 F 10 CWarm Start Engine runs smoothly, move choke lever to No Choke Position001087J16 Snow Throwing TipsAfter Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsWheel and disc drive plate Product SpecificationsAS Required LUBRICATION-EVERY 25 Hours001087J19 LubricationTo Change Engine OIL Spark PlugTo Adjust Scraper BAR To Adjust Skid HeightDrive Lever HOW to Check and Adjust CablesTo Adjust Belts Side/ % How To Remove The Auger Drive BeltTo Replace Belts Traction Drive BeltAuger Outdoors, away from fire orTraction Drive Belt BeltRemove Top Bolt each side HOW to Adjust or Replace the Friction WheelHOW to Adjust the Belt Guide How To Check The Friction WheelHow To Replace The Friction Wheel To adjust HOW to Replace the Auger Shear BoltTo Adjust the Carburetor To Adjust or Replace the Spark PlugTo Replace Provide maximum performance for the next season Thoroughly clean the snow throwerEngine OtherCorrection CauseTrouble Difficult starting001087J30 Frame AssemblyScrew WasherMotor Starter Electric Start AssemblyCOVER, Bottom Idler AssemblyFrame Assy Bearing Gear Case AssemblyCase Gear SEAL, OIL255 Drive Components190 191 217249 245246 2475OO Auger Housing Assembly9517 711862 9357 301380-853 340720 710026 760875 48O PULLEY, 4L 6.12XCraftsman Discharge Chute AssemblyWasher Plastic OO1087J40 Handle Assembly756 73O671 655 650 678 Wheel Assembly791 792 8812 Shift Yoke Assembly866 Chute Control ROD Assembly867 Decal Chute Hand Decal Drive Clutch SymbolDecal Auger Clutch Symbol Model PlateCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model Number KEY Part Description RPM KEY Part NO. no27677A 650139KEY Part Lill IllIOA Anti-drift Spring 33290E Electric Starter VoltRetainer Ring Spring RetainerOO1087J52 KEY Part Description Idhhhh Part

536.88644 specifications

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