Craftsman 247.88853 owner manual Drive Belt, Changing Friction Wheel Rubber

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•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.

•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. See Figure 27.

•Working from the underside of the frame, slip belt between the friction wheel and the friction wheel disc. See Figure 30. 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.

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. Remove the drive cover from the side of the frame. See Figure 31.

Drive

Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friction

Figure 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheel

Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies.

Idler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remove the six screws from both sides of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pulley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

friction wheel assembly. Remove friction wheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rubber from between the friction wheel plate.

 

 

Friction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Belt

friction wheel assembly, tightening the six

 

 

Wheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screws in rotation and with equal force. It is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

 

 

Disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

important to assemble the rubber on the friction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wheel equally for proper functioning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 30

the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in position. See Figure 32.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A 247.888530Warranty Information Table of ContentsTraining Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Loose Parts AssemblyAttaching Handle Assembly Removing From CartonChute Hex Bolt Hex Flange Nut Keeper Attaching ChuteAttaching Chute Crank Lock Washer Hex Bolt Right Handle TabCable Guide Support Hex Bolt Upper Chute Crank BracketLower Chute Carriage Bolt Crank Bracket Hex Lock Nut Outer portion Fitting Cut-out Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Shift Rod Attaching Turn TriggersSecure with screw Weld Nut Turn Lamp WiringTrigger Cable Handle Alternator Lamp Lead Wire Slot Skid 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 StarterOperating Snow Thrower To Stop The Snow Thrower To Throw SnowOperating Tips Before StoppingCustomer Responsibilities MaintenanceClean snow thrower Clean skid shoes Clean shave plate General RecommendationsCheck Friction Wheel Engine MaintenanceLubrication Check V-beltsSpark Plug Viscosity ChartChecking Oil Level Changing OilAdjustments Service & AdjustmentsShave Plate And Skid Shoes ServiceCarburetor AugersHex Nut Lock Washer PushChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub CarburetorCarburetor Bowl Drain OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Engine Preparing Snow ThrowerTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action TROUBLE-SHOOTINGLabels MAP Repair Parts Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Polo Green Powder Black 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 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 CanaletaManija inferior de la canaleta ManijaCanaleta Superior Cable De la Fijacion De Los Cables Del Embrague Fijacion De La Vara De CambiosCableado de la Lámpara Fijacion De Los Gatillos De GiroAjuste de la Zapata Deslizante Ajustes FinalesAjuste del Control de la Hélice Ajuste del Control del Propulsor de TracciónControl de la helice Palanca De CambiosOperacion Conozca Su Expulsor De NieveArranque Del Motor Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveLlenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Arrancador eléctricoEnganche De La Propulsion Como Apagar El MotorPara Enganchar El Propulsor Enganche De Las Espirales Sin Fin Presion De La RuedasConsejos De Operacion Manejo De La Limpiadora De NieveLubricacion Mecanismo De CambiosMantenimiento Recomendaciones GeneralesMantenimiento del Motor Ajustes Service & AjustesCorreas de la espiral sin fin ServiceHelices Reemplazo De La CorreaNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Cubrierta del propulsor 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 correctoraYour Notes/Vuestro Apuntes Para 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

247.88853 specifications

The Craftsman 247.88853 is a renowned model in the realm of outdoor power equipment, particularly known for its robust design and high functionality. This versatile machine is primarily designed to provide users with an efficient lawn mowing experience while ensuring ease of use and maintenance.

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