Craftsman 247.88854 owner manual Attaching Chute, Handle Tab, Chute Hex Hex Bolt Flange Nut Keeper

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•Secure bottom hole in the handle to the snow thrower using 5/16 x .75" hex bolt and lock washer from the hardware pack (group A on page 5 ). Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.

Handle Tab

Handle Tab

Figure 2

•Place a handle tab, included in the hardware pack (group A on page 5), over the upper hole in handle so that the contour of the handle tab matches that of the handle. See Figure 2.

•Secure handle tab to the snow thrower using hex bolt (5/16 x1.75" long) and lock washer from the same group in the hardware pack. Do not tighten at this time.

•Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do not tighten at this time.

•Place the handle panel in position between the handles so the ends of the curved part of the handles go through the slots in the handle panel.

See Figure 3.

Assembly Tips: For easier assembly, slide left side of the handle panel in first, place the right side next. Once the handle panel is in position, push the auger control lever down to lock the panel into position.

Right Handle

Handle

Panel

Hex Bolt

Flange

 

 

Nut

 

Cupped Washer

Hex Nut

Carriage

Cupped

Bolt

Washer

Figure 3

•While placing the handle panel, make sure to route chute and chute cable between the handles underneath the panel keeping the cable on top of the engine. Align the holes in the handle with the holes on two sides of the handle panel. See Figure 3.

•Attach the handle panel to the handle with two carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side against the handle panel) and hex nuts on each side. Align the contour of the carriage bolt head with the handle. See Figure 3. You will find these fasteners in the hardware pack (group B on page 5). Repeat on other side.

•Align the hole on the curved part of the right handle with the corresponding hole on the right side of handle panel making sure that this end of the handle is firmly placed in the slot on the handle panel. See Figure 3.

•Insert a hex bolt, cupped washer and flange nut from Group F of the hardware pack through these holes as shown in Figure 3.Tighten to secure. Do not attach the left side now.

Attaching Chute

•Place the chute assembly over the chute opening with the chute facing front of the unit.

NOTE: Make sure that the chute cables are straightened while assembling the chute.

•Place the chute flange keeper (flat side down) beneath lip of chute assembly as shown in Figure 4.You will find the chute flange keepers in group E of the hardware pack.

Chute

Hex Hex

Bolt Flange

Nut

Chute

Flange

Keeper

Figure 4

•Insert hex bolt (1/4-20 x .75”) and flange nut from group E up through chute flange keeper and chute assembly as shown in Figure 4. Do not tighten at this time. Rotate chute to install all the flange keepers.

•After assembling all three chute flange keepers, tighten, then back off 1/4 turn to allow easier movement of the chute. Use (2) 7/16" wrenches.

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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 CartonHandle Tab Attaching ChuteChute Hex Hex Bolt Flange Nut Keeper 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 LeverOperation Meets Ansi Safety StandardsKnowing Your Snow Thrower Stopping Snow Thrower Operating ControlsBefore Starting Engine Cold Start To Start EngineStarting Instructions At a Glance Electric StarterTo Throw Snow Operating Snow ThrowerTo Stop The Snow Thrower Before StoppingOperating Tips Customer Responsibilities MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations LubricationCheck V-belts Engine MaintenanceCheck Friction Wheel Spark Plug Viscosity ChartChecking Oil Level Changing OilAdjustments Service & AdjustmentsShave Plate and Skid Shoes ServiceCarburetor AugersChute Hairpin Clip Crank Frame Assembly Auger HousingHex Nut Lock Washer Drive Cover Drive BeltChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Friction Wheel Idler Pulley Location Drive Belt DiscCarburetor Shift Arm Assembly Sprocket Spacer Pin Friction WheelSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub 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 Especificaciones Del Producto Garantia DE InformaciónNumero De Modelo 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 DeslizanteOperacion Palanca De CambiosConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Figura Arranque Del Motor Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveLlenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Arrancador EléctricoPara Enganchar El Propulsor Como Apagar El MotorEnganche De La Propulsion Instrucciones Abreviadas de Arranque Consejos De OperacionManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Enganche De Las Espirales Sin FinRecomendaciones Generales MantenimientoLubricación 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 motor Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del Expulsor de Nieve 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
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