Assembly, Removing From Carton, Loose Parts | Craftsman 247.88854

	ASSEMBLY
		Rear
Chute	Right
Chute	Handle
	Panel
	Front	Left
	Front
	Handles
Chute	Shift
Chute	Rod
Crank
		Electric
		Start Cord

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IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil in the engine, but without gasoline. After assembly, see OPERATION section of this manual for fuel selection and fill-up.

NOTE: To determine right and left hand sides of your snow thrower, stand behind the unit in the operating position. See Figure 1 inset.

Your snow thrower has been assembled at the factory except the handles and the handle panel, the discharge chute assembly, the chute crank assembly and the shift rod. These parts are shipped loose in the carton.

Removing From Carton

•Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.

•Remove all loose parts. For a complete list of the loose parts, refer to the following section.

•Move the snow thrower out of the carton.

•Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before discarding the carton.

Loose Parts

(See Figure 1.)

a.Handle Panel and Chute Assembly

b.Right Hand & Left Hand Handles

c.Electric Start Cord

d.Two-piece Chute Crank Assembly

e.Shift Rod

f.Hardware Pack

Assembly Tips: For easier assembly purposes, remove the chute from the carton and lay it on top of the engine. Do not unwrap the chute till you have installed the handle panel and the clutch cables.

Tools Required

1.1/2" , 7/16”, 3/8” wrenches or a set of adjustable wrenches

2.Set of pliers

3.Set of philips head screw drivers

4.Funnel to fill up gasoline

WARNING: Make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected and moved away from the spark plug before assembling the snow thrower.

Attaching Handle Assembly

•Stretch out control cables and place on the floor. Place the right handle in position with the flat side against the snow thrower. You can identify the right handle by the traction drive control label on it and the left handle by the auger clutch control label on it.

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Craftsman 247.88854 owner manual Removing From Carton, Loose Parts, Tools Required, Attaching Handle Assembly

Contents

247.888540 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A Table of Contents Warranty Information Safe Operation Practices Training Maintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Removing From Carton AssemblyAttaching Handle Assembly Loose Parts Attaching Chute Handle TabChute Hex Hex Bolt Flange Nut Keeper Attaching Chute Crank On the left side of the handle panel, place Cable Guide Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Shift Rod Outer side Fitting Slot Hex Jam Nut Flats Ferrule Barrel Lamp Wiring Attaching Turn Triggers Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Final AdjustmentsAuger Control Skid Shoe Meets Ansi Safety Standards OperationKnowing Your Snow Thrower Operating Controls Stopping Snow ThrowerBefore Starting Engine Electric Starter To Start EngineStarting Instructions At a Glance Cold Start Operating Snow Thrower To Throw Snow Before Stopping To Stop The Snow ThrowerOperating Tips Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Customer Responsibilities Engine Maintenance Check V-beltsCheck Friction Wheel Changing Oil Viscosity ChartChecking Oil Level Spark Plug Service & Adjustments Adjustments Augers ServiceCarburetor Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Frame Assembly Auger Housing Chute Hairpin Clip CrankHex Nut Lock Washer Friction Wheel Idler Pulley Location Drive Belt Disc Drive BeltChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Drive Cover Shift Arm Assembly Sprocket Spacer Pin Friction Wheel CarburetorSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub Preparing Snow Thrower OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Engine Carburetor Bowl Drain TROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Snow 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 Garantia DE Información Especificaciones Del ProductoNumero De Modelo Practicas Seguras DE Operacion Entrenamiento Mantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE Ferreteria Piezas de Repuesto Piezas Sueltas EnsambladoExtraccion De La Unidad De La Caja Herramientas Requeridas Fijacion De La Canaleta Fijacion De La Manivela De La Canaleta Perno del carro, contratuerca hexagonal Arandela plana Soporte de la manija Inferior de la canaleta Fijacion De La Vara De Cambios Fijacion De Los Cables Del Embrague Fijacion De Los Gatillos De Giro Cableado de la Lámpara Ajuste de la Zapata Deslizante Ajustes FinalesPresion De La Ruedas Ajuste del Control de la Hélice Palanca De Cambios OperacionConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Figura Arrancador Eléctrico Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveLlenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Arranque Del Motor Como Apagar El Motor Para Enganchar El PropulsorEnganche De La Propulsion Enganche De Las Espirales Sin Fin Consejos De OperacionManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Instrucciones Abreviadas de Arranque Mantenimiento Recomendaciones GeneralesLubricación Inspección de las correas en Inspección de la rueda de fricción Tabla de la Viscosidad Mantenimiento del MotorAceite De Motor Cambio de aceite Service & Ajustes Ajustes Reemplazo De La Correa ServiceHelices Correas de la espiral sin fin Nota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Correa propulsora Plancha Pinon Separador Eje Hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE Temporada Preparación del motorPreparación del Expulsor de Nieve Problema Causas posible Accion correctora Tabla DE Localizacion DE Fallas To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement U.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair serviceFor the repair or replacement parts you need Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio