Craftsman 247.88854 owner manual Service & Adjustments

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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Always stop the engine, dis- connect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug before performing any adjustments or repairs.

Never attempt to clean the chute or make any adjustments while the engine is running.

Adjustments

WARNING: Never attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running.

Chute Assembly

The distance that snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to the Controls section of this manual.

•The remote chute control cables have been pre- adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute lever on the control panel back and forward to adjust angle of the chute asssembly.

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven.

•Adjust skid shoes by loosening the six hex nuts and carriage bolts and two washers and moving skid shoes to desired position.

•Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.

•Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury or damage to the snow thrower.

•If for some reason, you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.

Traction Drive Clutch

Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Set-Up Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch. To check the adjustment, proceed as follows:

•With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated), remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.

•With the traction drive clutch released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel

and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.

•With the traction drive clutch engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate (shown in Figure 31).

•If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary. See Figure 22. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the frame cover.

NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be certain to remove it.

Auger Clutch

To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Adjustment section of Set-Up Instructions.

Clutch

Grip

Handle

Panel

Ferrule

Z Fitting

Jam Nut (Thread nut here)

Hairpin

Clip Flat

Washer Shift

Cable is straightRod but not tight

(Viewed from under the handle panel)

Figure 22

Shift Rod

To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.

•Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the shift handle under the handle panel.

•Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or the fastest forward speed.

•Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.

•Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever. See Figure 22.

•Insert ferrule from the right side of the snowthrower into the upper hole in shift lever.

•Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.

CAUTION: Check for correct adjustment before operating the snow thrower.

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Contents 247.888540 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.ATable of Contents Warranty InformationSafe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Assembly Attaching Handle AssemblyRemoving From Carton Loose PartsChute Hex Hex Bolt Flange Nut Keeper Attaching ChuteHandle Tab Attaching Chute Crank On the left side of the handle panel, placeAttaching Clutch Cables Attaching Shift RodCable Guide Outer side Fitting Slot Hex Jam Nut Flats Ferrule BarrelLamp Wiring Attaching Turn TriggersFinal Adjustments Auger ControlTraction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Skid ShoeKnowing Your Snow Thrower Meets Ansi Safety StandardsOperation Before Starting Engine Operating ControlsStopping Snow Thrower To Start Engine Starting Instructions At a GlanceElectric Starter Cold StartOperating Snow Thrower To Throw SnowOperating Tips Before StoppingTo Stop The Snow Thrower Maintenance General RecommendationsLubrication Customer ResponsibilitiesCheck Friction Wheel Engine MaintenanceCheck V-belts Viscosity Chart Checking Oil LevelChanging Oil Spark PlugService & Adjustments AdjustmentsService CarburetorAugers Shave Plate and Skid ShoesHex Nut Lock Washer Frame Assembly Auger HousingChute Hairpin Clip Crank Drive Belt Changing Friction Wheel RubberFriction Wheel Idler Pulley Location Drive Belt Disc Drive CoverSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub Shift Arm Assembly Sprocket Spacer Pin Friction WheelCarburetor OFF-SEASON Storage Preparing EnginePreparing Snow Thrower Carburetor Bowl DrainTROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionSnow Thrower Safety and Decorative Labels Map Repair Parts Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 23358 Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 19 40 72 57 Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower 298 130B 301 396 340 300 264A 400 310 Key Part Description Qty Recoil Starter Carburetor Numero De Modelo Garantia DE InformaciónEspecificaciones Del Producto Practicas Seguras DE Operacion EntrenamientoMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE Ferreteria Piezas de RepuestoEnsamblado Extraccion De La Unidad De La CajaPiezas Sueltas Herramientas RequeridasFijacion De La Canaleta Fijacion De La Manivela De La CanaletaPerno del carro, contratuerca hexagonal Arandela plana Soporte de la manija Inferior de la canaletaFijacion De La Vara De Cambios Fijacion De Los Cables Del EmbragueFijacion De Los Gatillos De Giro Cableado de la LámparaAjustes Finales Presion De La RuedasAjuste de la Zapata Deslizante Ajuste del Control de la HéliceConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Figura Palanca De CambiosOperacion Detencion Del Expulsor De Nieve Llenado De Gasolina Y AceiteArrancador Eléctrico Arranque Del MotorEnganche De La Propulsion Como Apagar El MotorPara Enganchar El Propulsor Consejos De Operacion Manejo De La Limpiadora De NieveEnganche De Las Espirales Sin Fin Instrucciones Abreviadas de ArranqueLubricación MantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales Inspección de las correas en Inspección de la rueda de fricciónMantenimiento del Motor Aceite De MotorTabla de la Viscosidad Cambio de aceiteService & Ajustes AjustesService HelicesReemplazo De La Correa Correas de la espiral sin finNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Correa propulsora PlanchaPinon Separador Eje Hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Preparación del Expulsor de Nieve Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del motor Problema Causas posible Accion correctora Tabla DE Localizacion DE FallasU.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair service For the repair or replacement parts you needTo purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio
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