Craftsman 247.88664 Making Adjustments

Making Adjustments

_bb WARNING: Never attempt to make any

adjustments while the engine is running,

except where specified inoperator's manual.

Chute Assembly

The distance snow is thrown can be controlled by

adjusting the angle of the top section ofthe chute

assembly.

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground can

be adjusted. Refer to the Final Assembly and

Adjustments section on page 6.

Traction Control

1. Drain gasoline and engine oil from the snow

thrower. Place plastic filmunder the gas capif the

snow thrower has already been operated. Tip the

snow thrower so that it rests on the auger housing.

See Figure 17.

Fram_

.

Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when

correct adjustment isreached. Reassemble the

frame cover.

Ifyou placed plastic under the gas cap earlier,

remove it now.

Figure 18

Auger Control

To adjust the augerclutch, refer to Final Assembly and

Adjustments on page 6.

Drive Wheels

The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods

ofoperation. Followthe steps below for adjustment.

See Figure 19.

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Housing

Figure 17

2. Remove the frame cover underneath the snow

thrower byremoving six self-tapping screws. For

location of the frame cover, see Figure 17.

3. When thetraction control is released, there must be

clearance between the friction wheel and the ddve

plate in allpositions of theshift lever. When the

tractioncontrol is engaged, the friction wheel must

contactthe drive plate. See Figure 18.

4. Ifany one of these are not occuring, adjustment is

necessary. Followthe steps below to adjust the

tractioncontrol.

5. Loosen the lock nuton the traction controlcable

andthread the cable in or out as necessary.

Figure 19

One Wheel Driving

1. On the right side ofthe unit, place ktick pin in the

outside axle hole only. Do not place pin through

wheel hub. This position gives power drive to the

left wheel only, making the unit easier to maneuver.

Both Wheels Driving

2. Rotate wheel assembly to align hole in the hub with

the inner hole on the axle shaft. Insert klick pin in

the hole. Outer axle shaft hole should be visible.

See Figure 19.

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Contents

Main Owner's Manual Snow Thrower 247.886640 Two -Year Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower Repair Protection Agreements _lb WARNING: ,_ WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some ofits constituents, and certain vehicle components contain oremit Training Preparation Operation Your Responsibility Do not modify engine Notice regarding emissions Engine Identification Decal Unpacking Chute Clean-Out Tool Final Assembly & Adjustments Auger Control Traction Control & Shift Lever Skid Shoes Tire Pressure _ WARNING: Operating Controls Auger Control Traction Control Chute Directional Control Throttle Control Before Starting _ WARNING: Fill Oil Fill Gas To Start Engine Before Stopping To Stop Engine To Engage Drive To Engage Augers Operating Tips General Recommendations _ WARNING: Maintenance Schedule Maint. Tasks Before Aftereach &fterfirst2 Every25 Every50 Before Service Dates Lubrication Engine Maintenance Engine Oil Checking Oil Level Changing Oil _i_ WARNING: Tire Pressure Check V-Belts Check Friction Wheel Servicing Augers Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Replacing Belts _i WARNING: Auger Belt Friction Wheel Rubber _b WARNING: Making Adjustments _bb WARNING: Skid Shoe Traction Control Auger Control _b WARNING: _ WARNING: Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Enginefails to start Fueltank empty,or stale fuel, California & U.S. EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Owner's Warranty Responsibilities Important Emission Control System Warranty 6_ 6_ / Page \ Page CRAFTSMAN 5.0 HP SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.886640 /38 / Page Page Page I I ,3o Page 3O Garantia de dos aSos para la maquina quitanieve Craftsman Acuerdos de protecci6n sobre reparaciones _lb ADVERTENClA: d_lb ADVERTENCIA: Capacitacibn Preparativos Operacibn Page Desempaque Paquete de hardware Configuracibn de la mbquina quitanieve Figura 3 Figura 4 Zapat Ci n ,'a a Page Controles de operacibn Figura 6 Palanca de cambios Control de la barrena Control de traccibn Antes de encender ,_ ADVERTENCIA: Lea, comprenda ysiga todas las instrucciones y advertencias que aparecen en la maquina yen este manual antes de operarla. Llenado de aceite Llenado de gasolina Antes de detener la mdquina Para detener el motor Procedimiento para engranar la transmisibn Procedimiento para engranar las barrenas Consejos de operacibn Recomendaciones generales Figura 7 Tareas de mant. Calendario de mantenimiento Fechas de los servicios Mantenimiento del motor Aceite del motor Verificacibn del nivel de aceite Cambio de aceite _lb ADVERTENCIA: Latemperatura del Presibn de los neum ticos Compruebe las correas en V Compruebe la rueda de friccibn Servicio de la barrena Placa de raspado y zapatas antideslizantes \ Figura 12 ar/re soporte B na Mensula Caja Intermedio Figura 14 Correa de transmisibn Figura 13 Realizacibn de ajustes Ensamblado del canal Zapata antideslizante Figura 18 Control de la barrena Ruedas de transmisibn i_ll ADVERTENCIA: Figura 19 _ ADVERTENCIA: Page Declaracibn de garantia del Control de emisiones de EPA para California y Estados Unidos Garantia del sistema de control de emisiones Page 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) Our Home 1-800-488-1222 1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada) LITERATURE - LIS COVERSHEET L0308228 Tit,e:___,_ _ _ _ _ \- _ _ L_ _ a_ _- MODEL INFORMATION _.d #: _ __-7 []