Craftsman 247.88851 owner manual Shave Plate And Skid Shoes, Auger Drive Belts, Self-Tapping

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Shift

Chute Distance

Lever

Control

Drive

Auger

Clutch

 

Upper

 

Hole

 

Shift

 

Lever

Flat

 

 

Washer

Spring

Washer

Rod

HakAssembly

Clip Flat

Washer

Figure 24

Insert the ferrule into the upper hole in the shift

lever from the right side when adjustment is correct. Secure with the flat washer and the

hairpin clip that you had earlier removed. See Figure 24.

Check for correct adjustment of the traction drive control as instructed in the Final

Adjustment section.

Service

Shave Plate And Skid Shoes

The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary.

To remove skid shoes, remove the two carriage bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts (on each side) which attach them to the snow thrower.

Reassemble new skid shoes with the hardware

earlier removed. Make sure to insertthe cupped side of the washer against the skid shoe so that the skid shoe is adjusted to be level.

To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which

attach it to the snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing. Tighten securely.

Belt Removal And Replacement

from the spark plug and ground it.

,_. WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire

Auger Drive Belts

Disconnect the chute crank at the chute

assembly by removing the cotter pin and the flat washer.

Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing two self-tapping screws. See Figure 25.

Self-Tapping

Belt Cover

Self-Tapping

Screw

Figure 25

Unthread the bottom of the auger cable from the top of the cable, leaving the hex nut in place. Remove the six lock washers and hex nuts which attach the auger housing assembly to the frame. See Figure 26. (Only two pairs of lock washers and hex nuts are shown inthe figure.)

Lock Washer

and Hex Nut

Figure 26

Separate the housing from the frame assembly by standing in the operating position and lifting up on the handles. The frame and housing will separate and the rear auger drive belt will come off the pulleys.

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Contents Craftsman Two -Year Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower ContentTraining KWARNING LHI Removing From Carton Attaching Handle AssemblyLoose Parts Tools RequiredBolt Hex Attaching Chute CrankChute Crank Bracket Underthisfor i HandlePanel JLower Chute Carriage Bolt Crank Bracket Hex Lock Nut Cotter PinAttaching Shift Rod Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Turn Triggers FerruleFinal Adjustments Lamp WiringAdjusting Skid Shoe Adjusting Traction Drive ControlMake sure that the spark plug is disconnected Hex NutKnowing Your Snow Thrower Meets Ansi Safety StandardsChute Crank Discharge ChuteOperating Controls To Start Engine Before Starting EngineElectric Starter Cold StartWarm Start Operating Snow ThrowerRecoil Starter Frozen Recoil StarterOperating Tips To Throw SnowBefore Stopping To Engage AugersCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsEngine Maintenance LubricationCheck V-belts Checking Oil Level ChartChanging Oil Spark PlugAugers AdjustmentsAuger Clutch Shift RodShave Plate And Skid Shoes Auger Drive BeltsSelf-Tapping Drive Belt Friction Wheel RubberBell Washer Hex Bolt Engine Oil CarburetorBowl Drain Preparing Snow ThrowerPossible Cause Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Qty Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Actuator Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Key Pad No PaR No Description Qty Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P, Snow Thrower Model Key Pa No Screw Flat IdlerCarburetor 100 224 305315 219//1 3t0GFlywheel Nut MCR220 35438 Choke Knob Recoil Starter 8OO-4-REPAIR

247.88851 specifications

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