Craftsman 88970 Support Question
Craftsman 88970 Support Question
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Question posted by allusig0430 on February 10th, 2013
Arugr Problem
My craftsman 26 " snow thrower engine runs , the throwing blades behind the augers rotate properly, My question is the augers are not rotating at all. All the shear pins are intacked. What sounds like is wrong with my machine????
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Operation Manual - Page 1
Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRH
26" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88970
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all
safety rules and operating instructions.
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FORM1/0. 769-05136A
7/31/2009 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Operation Manual - Page 2
... pay for: • Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse, includingbutnot limitedto augers,auger paddles,skid shoes,shaveplate,shear
pins, sparkplug,air cleaner,belts,and oil filter. •...dateof purchaseabove
2 Thiswarranty coversONLYdefects in the operator'smanual. • Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale).In general,fuel ...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...familiarwith all machineswith electricstartengines. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand...whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/ impeller. Usea groundedthree...Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis running, exceptwherespecificallyrecommendedinthe operator'.... Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine.
Donot wearjewelry,...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... Align upperhandlewith the lowerhandle.
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2. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Movethe snowthrowerout of the centercableare positionedproperlyin the brackets.
Placethe shiftleverin the F6position. Removeand discard any rubberbands,if present.Theyare...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... njuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundng property.
• Forclose snow removalon a smoothsurface,raiseskid shoes higheron the auger housing.
• Use a middleor lowerpositionwhenthearea to be ...shoes: 1. Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... properly. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4. Allowtheaugersto remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times.
5. Confirmthat the augershavecompletelystoppedrotatingand show NOsignsof motion.If anyauger showsANY signof rotating,immediatelyreturnto the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine...
Operation Manual - Page 15
...AUGER CONTROL
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COANUTGREORL
CHUTEROTATE LEFT
CHUTEROTATE RIGHT
CHUTETiLTUP
The four-waychutecontroFM(Joystick)is locatedon the left .
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow... the enginewhenmovedintothe STOPposition. THROTTLE CONTROL
DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL
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DRIVE
CONTROL
LOCK
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the rearof the engine.It regulatesthe speedof theengine and will result in...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...of theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow thrower'sengine. 6.
Donot usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare ... fuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesand othersourcesof...thrower),engagethe auger controlfora few minutesafter starting. A fuel levelindicatorislocatedin the fueltank. stopped. 1.
STARTING THE ENGINE...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem.
TO ENGAGE AUGERS
1. Pull gentlyon the starterhandleuntil it to RUN position.If the enginefalters,restartengineand run with choke at the wall outletbeforeunpluggingtheoppositeend from the engine.
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Toavoid unsupervisedengineoperation,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning...
Operation Manual - Page 20
...used spark plug,tighten 1/8-to .02-.03inches (0.60-0.80ram).
4.
Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow
throwerby removingthe self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. 4. Electrode
.02=.03 in -1oil) to the hexshaft. ... with a feelergauge.Correctas necessary f by handto preventcross-threading.
5. Auger Shaft
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At least oncea season,removethe shearpinson augershaft. See Figure22.
Operation Manual - Page 21
... little slack.It shouldNOTbe tight. Positionthe bracketupwardto providemoreslack(or downward to the
snowthrowerhousing. 2.
Engagethe drivecontroland gently attemptto pushthe snow throwerforward.Thewheelsshouldnotturn. Figure24
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4. Toremoveshaveplate: 1.
With thedrivecontrol released,movethe shift leverbackand
forth betweenthe R2positionand the F6 positionseveraltimes...
Operation Manual - Page 24
...off engine pulley. 4. Removethe frame coverfrom the undersideof the snow thrower
by removingfour self-tappingscrewswhich secureit. Referto Figure29. 6. See Figure34. Carefullypivotthe snow ... drivecontrolcableadjustmentfails to correct the problem,the frictionwheelmayneed to theaxle. Removethe beltfrom enginepulleyas follows.Referto Figure32. Rollthe auger beltoff theengine pulley. Back...
Operation Manual - Page 26
...storage,youmay needto havethe carburetor,and otherfuel system
components,servicedor replaced.
•
1.
PREPARING ENGINE
PREPARING SNOW THROWER
Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to rustprooftheequipment.Using a light oil or silicone,...• If possible,avoidstorageareaswith high humidity. • Keepthe enginelevelin storage.Tiltingcan causefuel or oil
leakage.
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Operation Manual - Page 29
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
731-2643
D=
0
Clean-OutTool
2. 712-04065
FlangeLockNut
3. 756-0981B
Flat IdlerPulley
4. 710-0347
Hex Bolt,3/8-16x...-0338
Key Fiat Washer Oil Seal
43. 741-0661A
FlangeBearing
44. 918-0124A
ReducerHsg.-LH
45. 711-04284
Axle,Auger,26"
46. 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly-LH
47. 714-04040
BowTie CotterPin
48. 731-04870
Spacer
49. 741-0493A 50...
Operation Manual - Page 31
Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
684-04112B
m=
W
HandleEngagemenAt ssemblyRH
2. _ 738-04367 3. 731-04894D 4. 684-04250
...RH Assy CotterPin
23. 712-04064
FlangeLockNut, 1/4-20
24. 732-0193
CompressionSpring
25. 790-00311A-0637 Shift Lever
26. 790-00248B-0637 PanelBracket
27. 738-04125
ShoulderScrew
28. 684-04311A-0637 ChuteSupportBracket
D=
O
946-04396A
SpeedSelectorCable
...
Operation Manual - Page 33
...28,.375
25. 941-0245
Bearing,Hex Flangex .75ID
26. 941-0563
Bearing,Ball, 17x 40 x 12
27...954-04050 57. 954-0367
Belt, Auger Drive Belt, WheelDrive
58. 756-04109
Pulley,Auger Drive,8.1x .5
59. 756-04113
Pulley..., 1/4-14x .625
33 RH
634-04147A-0911 WheelAssembly- Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
656-04025A
D=
0e
DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel
2. 684-04153
FrictionWheelAssembly...
Operation Manual - Page 35
...-04089 Dowel Pin,9 x 14
125 710-04943 Bolt
35 intakeand exhaustrod) 113 951-10656 DipstickTube,incl. intakeand exhaustvalve)
25 710-04940 Bolt
92 951-10663A BlowerHousing
26 710-04915 ... HeaterBox
109 951-10662 Engine/DipstickCover
45 710-04930 Bolt
110 710-04905 Bolt
47 951-10648 PushRod Kit(incl. Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
1
951-11012 Bolt...
Operation Manual - Page 36
... CoverComplete,Left Crankcase
1
1
72 710-04932 Bolt
7
1
73
--
Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370=SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
126 715-04088
|= 0 =
DowelPin
127 951-10645A ElectricStarter
128 710... 751-11283
73
--
74
--
Piston
1
55
--
Gasket,ThrottlePlate Float Pin EmulsionTube NeedleValve
137
--
HeadCoverGasket
1
21 751-11289 MufflerGasket
1
30
--
...
Operation Manual - Page 37
Float Pin
1
135
-- MainJet
1
138
--
ValveSpring
2
14
=
intakeValveSeal
1
16
--
CarburetorGasketPlate
2
46
--
CarburetorInsulatorGasket
1
31
=...751-11059A GasketKit, Complete(Not Shown) --
5
--
O-Ring
1
74
-- Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS370-SUB For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88970
|=
0=
-- 951-11021 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) --
133
=
Gasket,...
Operation Manual - Page 42
...-10018R2evA. 42 Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of actual engine running time for 250 hours of actual engine running time. For engines of actual running time.
For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is a calculated number describing the relative level of operating...
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