Craftsman 536885211 manual Remove the gas cap, Remove top cover Reinstall in reverse order

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Remove the gas cap.

Remove the two bolts and nuts from the

front lip of the top cover. Use a flat head screwdriver and a 3/8" wrench.

Remove the bolt from the front right side. Use a 5/16" and 3/8" wrench.

Remove the four screws on the left side of

the top cover. Use a large flat head screwdriver.

Remove the bolt from the front left side. Use a 5/16" and 3/8" wrench,

Remove the four screws on the right side of the top cover. Use a large flat head screwdriver.

Remove the three screws from the top

portion of the control panel. Use a large fiat head screwdriver.

Carefully pull up on the rear of top cover making sure to clear gas tank,

Carefully lift top cover over the three bolts holding the lower chute to the chute ring.

NOTE: This area was designed to have a tight fit, it will be necessary to rock top cover carefully over these bolts.

Remove top cover.

Reinstall in reverse order.

TO REMOVE BELT COVER

Follow these steps from operator's position. See figureon this page.

Remove the four bolts and nuts holding the belt cover to the auger housing. Use a 5/16" and 3/8" wrench.

Remove the two screws holding the belt cover to the top cover. Use a large flat head screwdriver. NOTE: If the top cover is already removed, omit this step.

Remove the one screw holding the belt cover to the bottom cover. Use a large flat head screwdriver.

Grasp the bottom portion of the belt cover and pun down and out to remove.

Reinstall in reverse order.

Screws to be

Bolts to be T(removed from Top removed from

Cover

Chute

Shield

Fasteners

Lower Chute

to be

removed from removed

Belt Cover from Belt

TO ADJUST BRAKE PAD Cover

The brake pad is adjusted at the factory and no periodic adjustment is necessary.

IMPORTANT: Adjustment should only be made to the brake if the brake pad has

become loose or has been removed. To I adjust proceed as follows:

NOTE: See figure on next page for proper location of brake pad.

Turn engine off.

Remove belt cover, See To Remove Belt

Cover paragraph on this page.

Remove the top cover. See To Remove

Top Cover instructions on page 12.

NOTE: Make sure the belt is in proper position. See To Replace the Drive Belt paragraph on page 14.

Tie the control bail to the upper handle with a piece of stdng. NOTE: This will engage the pulley and belt system.

Using a 7/16 wrench, 7/16 socket, and a rachet loosen screw and nut on brake

pad. See first figure on page 14 for location of screw and nut,

Adjust brake pad up or down to have a 1/8" gap between the bottom of the brake pad and the belt.

Tighten screw and nut.

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Contents Snow Thrower Before USE Operating Safety Fuel SafetyMay reach an open flame Do not operate this machine if you areRepaipjadjustmentssafety Knife to cut carton ChecklistTo Remove Snow Thrower from Carton To Assemble the Snow ThrowerIgnition On Know Your Snow ThrowerChute ControlRod Lower Handle To USE Auger Propel Action To Control Snow DischargeGasoline and OIL Mixture Mix gasoline and oil as followsTo Start Engine Electric To Stop EngineCold Start To Start Engine Recoil Start Warm Start Snow Throwing Tips Product Specifications DRY and Average Snow WET Packed SnowGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartSnow Thrower After First USE After Each USETo Adjust the Auger Control Cable To Adjust the Chute Crank AssemblyRemove the gas cap Remove top cover Reinstall in reverse orderTo Remove Belt Cover Tighten screw and nutTo Replace the Auger To Replace the Drive BeltAdjust Engine Speed Engine ServiceTo Remove Bottom Cover Snow Thrower Storage Steps belowEngine Storage OtherCause TroubleCorrection