Craftsman 247.88854 owner manual Drive Belt, Changing Friction Wheel Rubber, Drive Cover

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Level the frame assembly and tip the auger housing forward to align studs with the corresponding holes on both sides of the frame assembly. See Figure 27. Push the frame assembly fully on to the studs.

NOTE: Use care to avoid pinching the control cable.

From the frame assembly side, insert six lock washers and hex nuts on to the studs. These pieces of hardware were removed earlier. See Figure 27. Tighten the nuts securely.

Reinstall the belt cover on front of the engine with the two self-tapping screws and flat washers.

Reattach the chute crank to the chute assembly with the hairpin clip and flat washer.

NOTE: Make sure that the auger cable is routed in front of the belt.

Drive Belt

Check drive belt every 50 hours of operation for wear and tear.

Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws.

Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing.

Remove six self-tapping screws from frame cover underneath the snow thrower. See Figure 20.

Pull the idler pulley away from the drive belt and remove the belt from the engine pulley. You will find the idler pulley in front of the engine and under the belt cover that you removed earlier.

Working from the underside of the frame, slip belt between the friction wheel and the friction wheel disc. See Figure 31. You may have to twist the belt flat in order to slide it through the clearance between the friction wheel and the friction wheel disc. Remove the belt.

Install new belt. Reassemble following the instructions in reverse order.

Friction

Wheel

Idler

Pulley

Location

Friction

Drive Belt

Wheel

Location

Disc

 

Figure 31

Changing Friction Wheel Rubber

Check the rubber on the friction wheel after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found.

Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing.

Remove six screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

Remove klick pin securing the left wheel, and remove the wheel from the axle.

Remove the four screws securing the left drive cover to the frame. The drive cover is located behind the wheel chain case. Remove the drive cover from the side of the frame. See Figure 32.

Drive

Cover

Figure 32

Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the hex shaft out of the left side of the unit. The spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain hanging lose in the chain.

Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies.

Remove the six screws from both sides of the friction wheel assembly. Remove friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plate.

Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force. See Figure 33. Assemble the rubber on the friction wheel equally for proper functioning.

Friction Wheel

Plates

Bearing

Screws

Friction Wheel

RubberHub

Figure 33

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A 247.888540Warranty Information Table of ContentsTraining Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Loose Parts AssemblyAttaching Handle Assembly Removing From CartonChute Hex Hex Bolt Flange Nut Keeper Attaching ChuteHandle Tab On the left side of the handle panel, place Attaching Chute CrankOuter side Fitting Slot Hex Jam Nut Flats Ferrule Barrel Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Shift Rod Cable GuideAttaching Turn Triggers Lamp WiringSkid Shoe Final AdjustmentsAuger Control Traction Drive Clutch and Shift LeverKnowing Your Snow Thrower Meets Ansi Safety StandardsOperation Before Starting Engine Operating ControlsStopping Snow Thrower Cold Start To Start EngineStarting Instructions At a Glance Electric StarterTo Throw Snow Operating Snow ThrowerOperating Tips Before StoppingTo Stop The Snow Thrower Customer Responsibilities MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations LubricationCheck Friction Wheel Engine MaintenanceCheck V-belts Spark Plug Viscosity ChartChecking Oil Level Changing Oil Adjustments Service & AdjustmentsShave Plate and Skid Shoes ServiceCarburetor AugersHex Nut Lock Washer Frame Assembly Auger HousingChute Hairpin Clip Crank Drive Cover Drive BeltChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Friction Wheel Idler Pulley Location Drive Belt DiscSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub Shift Arm Assembly Sprocket Spacer Pin Friction WheelCarburetor Carburetor Bowl Drain OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Engine Preparing Snow ThrowerTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action TROUBLE-SHOOTINGSnow 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 Entrenamiento Practicas Seguras DE OperacionMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Piezas de Repuesto Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE FerreteriaHerramientas Requeridas EnsambladoExtraccion De La Unidad De La Caja Piezas SueltasFijacion De La Manivela De La Canaleta Fijacion De La CanaletaArandela plana Soporte de la manija Inferior de la canaleta Perno del carro, contratuerca hexagonalFijacion De Los Cables Del Embrague Fijacion De La Vara De CambiosCableado de la Lámpara Fijacion De Los Gatillos De GiroAjuste del Control de la Hélice Ajustes FinalesPresion De La Ruedas Ajuste de la Zapata DeslizanteConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Figura Palanca De CambiosOperacion Arranque Del Motor Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveLlenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Arrancador EléctricoEnganche De La Propulsion Como Apagar El MotorPara Enganchar El Propulsor Instrucciones Abreviadas de Arranque Consejos De OperacionManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Enganche De Las Espirales Sin FinLubricación MantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales Inspección de la rueda de fricción Inspección de las correas enCambio de aceite Mantenimiento del MotorAceite De Motor Tabla de la ViscosidadAjustes Service & AjustesCorreas de la espiral sin fin ServiceHelices Reemplazo De La CorreaNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Plancha Correa propulsoraPinon Separador Eje Hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Preparación del Expulsor de Nieve Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del motor Tabla DE Localizacion DE Fallas Problema Causas posible Accion correctoraPara pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio U.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair serviceFor the repair or replacement parts you need To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement