Craftsman 247.88853 owner manual Attaching Chute Crank, Lock Washer Hex Bolt Right Handle Tab

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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.

Lock Washer &

Hex Bolt (1.75”)

Right

 

Handle

Lock Washer &

Handle

Tab

Hex Bolt (0.75”)

 

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 x 1.75" 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. 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.

Right Handle

Handle

Panel

Hex Bolt

Hex

 

 

Nut

 

Cupped Washer

Hex Nut

Carriage Bolt

Cupped

 

Washer

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 hex 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.

•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.

Chute

Hex

Bolt Hex

Flange

Nut

Chute

Flange

Keeper

Figure 4

•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.

Attaching Chute Crank

•On the left side of the handle panel, place the upper chute crank bracket on to the inside of the handle panel support. See Figure 5. You will find this bracket and associated hardware in group F of hardware pack.

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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 TabLower Chute Carriage Bolt Crank Bracket Hex Lock Nut Support Hex Bolt Upper Chute Crank BracketCable Guide Outer portion Fitting Cut-out Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Shift Rod Attaching Turn TriggersTrigger Cable Handle Alternator Lamp Lead Wire Slot Lamp WiringSecure with screw Weld Nut Turn Skid 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 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 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 CanaletaCanaleta Superior Cable De la ManijaManija inferior de la canaleta 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 eléctricoPara Enganchar El Propulsor Como Apagar El MotorEnganche De La Propulsion 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 motor Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del Expulsor de Nieve 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

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