Craftsman 536.88614 manual To Adjustcarburetor, To Adjust or Replace Spark Plug, To Replace

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TO ADJUSTCARBURETOR

If you think your carburetor needs adjusting,

see your nearest Authorized Craftsman

Service Center. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet.

For operation at higher elevations, contact your Authorized Craftsman Service Center. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper en- gine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest Craftsman Service Center, which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments,

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE

SPARK PLUG

NOTICE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer- ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.

NOTICE: This engine complies with all cur- rent Australian and New Zealand limitaions

regarding electromagnetic interference.If you have difficulty starting your snow thrower, you may need to adjust or replace

the spark plug. Follow the instructions be- low.

Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked.

TO ADJUST:

Clean the spark plug by car_;f;t_y scrap- ing the electrodes (do not sand b':_stor use a wire brush).

Be sure the spark plug is clean and free of foreign material. Check the electrodes gap (see figure below) with a wire feeler gauge and reset the gap to .030 inch if necessary.

TO REPLACE:

•If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper replacement spark plug (See page 14).

•Set the gap to .030 inches.

•Before installing the spark plug, coat its threads lightly with oil or grease to insure easy removal.

•Tighten the plug firmly into the engine.

•If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug to 18 to 23 ft. - Ibs.

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Contents Crrftsmrw Limited TWO-YEAR Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower TrainingPreparation Expand OperationExtended period Maintenance Andstorage= Clutch Able Height adjust To Install the Upper Handle and Crank Assembly To Remove Snow Thrower from Carton16 X Control Cables To Assemble Snow ChuteHOW to SET UP Your Snow Thrower ChecklistStop Know Your Snow ThrowerTo Control Snow Discharge Howto Useyour Snow Thrower To Stop Your Snow ThrowerBackward To USE Wheel Lockout PINFill OIL Fill GASBefore Starting the Engine Cold Start To Stop EngineWarm Start Cold StartFrozen Recoil Starter Snow Throwing TipsProduct Specifications Horse Power 5HP Displacement Customer Responsibilities Service Schedule Records DatesPark Plug RJ19LMGeneralrecommendationssnow Thrower After First USELubrication Every 25 Hours Lubrication Engine LubricationOIL Recommendation To Adjust Skid Height To Adjust the Clutch Control CablesTo Adjust Scraper BAR Auger Drive Belt To Adjust Belts Auger Drive Belt Traction Drive Belt To Replace BeltsTo Adjust the Belt Guides To Adjust the Friction WheelTo Replace Auger Shear Bolt To Replace Friction WheelTo Adjust or Replace Spark Plug To AdjustcarburetorTo Adjust To ReplaceSnow Thrower Storage Engine StorageOther Trouble Cause Correction Unit fails to discharge snowElectric Start Assembly Part Name Engine Assembly Artno Partname Part NameScrew #6-32x2.50 Craftsman 22 -5H.P.SNOW Thrower Frame Assembly Washer, Sp Drive AssemblyGear Case Assembly @ @ Auger Housing AssemblyDischarge Chute Assembly Part Name BOOPart NO. Part Name Handle Assembly NO. Part noPart Name Refi 579857 Wheel AssemblyDecals Chute Control ROD Assembly20A 640053 Idle Restrictor Screw CAP Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model NumberCraftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Modee Number IEF. I PART# EF. PART# I Part Name13 590574 HANDLE, Starter REF. PART# Part Name STARTER, RewindStarter no E REF. PART# Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model Number 143,985003Page Lll
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