Craftsman Complete Guide for Snowblower Chute Assembly and Adjustments

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NOTE:	If the cables have become dis-	Traction Drive Cable	Auger Drive Cable
connected, connect cables as shown in
Figure	7.

Figure 7

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE CHUTE

1.Remove the carriage bolt. See Figure 8.

2.Raise the chute deflector into op- erating position.

3.Fasten chute deflector to flange with carriage bolt, Make sure to installwith head of carriage bolt on the inside of the flange.

4.Fasten with washer and Iocknut.

5.13ghten Iocknut securely. NOTE: Make sure all carriage

bolts in flange are tight. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN,

DEFLECTOR

Chute Deflector

NutOperating_

Position

Carriage Bolt

Flange

Figure 8

HOW TO SET THE SKID HEIGHT

Your snow thrower is equipped with	height for different conditions, see To
height adjust skids on the outside of the	Adjust	Skid	Height paragraph in the
auger housing. To adjust the skid	Service	And	Adjustment section.

HOW TO SET THE LENGTH OF THE CABLES

The cables were adjusted at the factory and no adjustments should be neces- sary. However, after the handles are put in the operating position, the cables can

be too tight or too loose. If an adjust- ment is necessary, see =How To Check

And Adjust The Cables" in the Service And Adjustment section.

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Contents Operators Manual Snow Thrower Safety Rules and Operating InstructionsSafety Rules Warranty StatementInternational Symbols AssemblyTraining PreparationOperation Maintenance and Storage Control and Operating SymbolsSafetyWarningSymbols Contents of Parts BAG Actual Size Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Snow Thrower from CartonCable back away from the motor Raise the upper handle intooperat- ing position To Assemble the Handle and Crank AssemblyHOW to SET the Length of the Cables HOW to Assemble the ChuteHOW to SET the Skid Height DeflectorAll assembly instructionshave been completed ChecklistKnow Your Snow Thrower To Control Snow Discharge HOW to Move Forward and BackwardTo USE Wheel Lockout PIN To Stop Your Snow ThrowerFill GAS Before Starting the EngineCheck the OIL To Add Oil Make sure the unit is levelTo Start Engine To Stop EngineBe stale from long periodsof storage in the container Position. Backfire or engine damagePage Frozen Starter To Remove Snow from Auger Snow Throwing TipsSnow should be discharged down windwhenever possible IO0 Customer ResponsibiutiesGeneral Recommendations After Each USESnow Thrower Engine SpecificationsAuger Drive Belt Chain Lubrication Every 25 HoursCheck the spark plug every twenty EnginePorcelain is cracked, or every Hours of useTo Adjust Scraper BAR To Adjust Skid HeightHOW to Remove Snow Hood Traction Drlve Belt Belt AdjustmentInstall the auger drive belt onto the engine pulley HOW to Replace the BeltsInstall the bolt cover. Tighten screw See Figure 18, Install the bottom panel seeTractionDrive Spring Disconnectthe spark plug wire Belt Guide Adjustment HOW to Check Adjust the CablesAuger Drive Cable Adjustment Traction Drive Cable Adjustment HOW to Adjust or Replace the Friction Wheel Chin Install the bottom panel see Figure FrictionWheel in this sectionMake sure the hex shaft turns free- ly HOW to Replace Other Thoroughly clean the snowthrowerTrouble CauseCorrection Where a warrantable condition exists Verter. Also includedmay be connectorsSystem on your enginefor the periodsof Time listedbelow,provided there has beenInstructions Engine running Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Engine Key Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Engine16o Key Description Gear CaseCraftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Drive #42x19.00 Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Discharge Chute Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Discharge Chute Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Auger Housing Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Auger Housing Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Handle Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Handle Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Chute ROD Craftsman 8.SHP Snow Thrower Chute ROD Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower Shift Yoke Craftsman 8.5HP Snow Thrower 536.881851 Wheels Pa No 772Page Briggs & STRAnONENGINEMODEL 15A114-0342-E1 Key Briggs & STRAI-FONENGINEMODEL 15A114-0342-E1Model 15A114-0342-E1 Briggs & Stratton Engin EBriggs & STRAI-IONENGINE 601 vyl Briggs & Stratton Engine 100 Reparacionde Averlas Ensamblaje Pedidode PIEZAS/SERVICIOPreparaci N CAPACITACI6NPREPARACIbN CapacitacionNecteel cabledela bujiay mantdngalo Mantenimiento Y AlmacenamientoSimbolos DE Control Y OPERACI6N Abajo SiMBOLOS DE Control Y OperacinContenido DE LA Bolsa DE Partes Iamaioreal Tarjeta de garantia no se muestraHerramientas Necesarias CMO Sacar EL Quitanieves DE LA CajaCMO Ensamblar EL Mango Y EL Conjunto DE LA ManivelaCMO Ensamblar EL Deflector DEL Tubo DE Descarga CMO Ajustar LOS Patines DE AlturaCMO Establecer LA Longitud DE LOS Cables Usta DE REVISI6N Atr Conozca SU QuitanievesComoavanzary Retroceder Como Controlarla DescargadeLanzamientode Nieve Cmousar EL Pasadorde Enganchede LA RuedaAntes DE Encenderel Motor CombustibleAntes DE Arrancar EL Motor Para aadir aceiteArranquedel Motor Paradadel MotorC6mo hacer arrancarel motoren frio Manija del arranque manualse enrolle lentamente CGmohater arrancarun motor calienteConsejos Sobre EL Lanzamiento DE Nieve Comoquitarlanievey Escombrosatascadosde LabarrenaIiiii iiiiii!iiii!!ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iii Valvula JuegodeLubricacin MotorAjustela barra raspadoraa la posici6n correcta Ajuste DE Labarra RaspadoraQuite el estrangulador vea la Figura Como Desmontar LA Cubierta ProtectoraVuelva a poner la cubierta de la correa Ajuste DE LAS CorreasPersona CMO Reemplazar I.AS CO- RreasAfloje los pernos Cada lado del Panel inferior FiguraQuite el panel inferior Retire pemos Apriete los pernos a ambos lados del panel inferior CMO Revisar Y Ajustar LOS Cables Ajustes DE LA Correa GujaAjustes DEL Cable DE Propulsicn CMO Ajustar O Reemplazar LA Rueda DE Friccin Var ,*,nt,o,, oC6mo reemplazar la rueda de fricci6n Figura Brazosdel impulsor \ Cojinetes Arandela CMO Reemplazar LOS Pernos DE Seguridad DE LA Barrena Motor QuitanievesCorrea de propulsi6npor tracci6nfioja o daSada Problema CausacorreccionUSO Page Page MY-HOME Matter Who made It, no matter who soldSears Parts and Repair Center Canada