3 horsepower, 21 inch single stage, auger propelled snowthrower, electricstart (47 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 536.88644
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ICRRFTSMRN®I 5 Horsepower 24 Inch Dual Stage 120V. Electric Start SNOW THROWER MODEL NO. 536.886440 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions first use of this product. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. F-001087J before...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT LIMITED "13NO--YEAR WARRANTY For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workman- ship.
TRAINING Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. Never allow children to operate the equip- ment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
Never operate the snow thrower near en- closures, automobiles, window drop--offs, and the like without proper ad- justment of the snow discharge Keep children and pets away. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. Never operate the machine at high trans- port speeds on slippery surfaces.
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Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Push To Engage Fuel Electric Starter Discharge DOWN Discharge UP Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Engage To Disengage SafetyWarningSymbols DANGER Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders Away. IMPORTANT Read Owner's Manual Before Operating This Machine. WARNING Hot Surface F-OO1087J...
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Contents of Parts Bag (actual 1 - Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown) 1 - Warranty Card (not shown) 2 - Parts bags (not shown) *Non-Assembly Parts, found in toolbox located on belt cover 1- Screw, 5/16--18 x 2 in 1- Nut, 5/16-18 3- 5/16-18...
Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size) 2- Ignition Keys (Attached to engine in plastic bag) IIIIIII satety glasses or eye shields ARNING: Always wear while assembling snow thrower. TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY 1 - Knife to cut carton 1 - 1/2 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)
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2. Remove and discard the packing materialfrom around the snow thrower. 3. Cut down all four corners of the car- ton and lay the panels flat. 4. Roll snow thrower off the carton by pulling on the lower handle. CAU- TION: DO NOT back over cables.
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7. Install the 3/8" flatwasher and the 3/8" nylon Iocknut loosely on the eye bolt. Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis pin and universal joint pin from yoke end of crank rod assembly. See Figure 6. Place universal joint into end of worm gear lining up large holes.
SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY 1. Turn crank assembly counterclock- wise until it stop. Position snow chute on inside of snow chute flange and align the three holes in the snow chute with holes on snow chute flange. Figure 9) Place three 5/16-18 carriage bolts from inside of chute as shown in Figure 9.
KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Auger__ Electric Drive Lever...
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The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in se- vere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask for over your glasses.
Klick Pin Unlocked Position Single Wheel Drive NOTE: Make sure that the klick pin is in the single wheel drive position of the axle only and not through the locked position. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Before you service or start the en- gine, familiarize yourself with the snow thrower.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 1. Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded premium, or reformulated tive gasoline. DO NOT use leaded gasoline. Make sure that the con- tainer you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other for- eign particles.
Push the primer button while cov- ering the vent hole as follows: move finger from primer button between primes. Do not prime if temperature 50 ° F (10 ° C). Push two time if temperature F (10 ° C) to 15°F (-10 ° C). Push four times if temperature below 15°...
Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter. if the engine still fails to start, repeat the two previous steps until the engine starts. Then continue with the direc- tions for cold start. To help prevent possible freeze-up recoil starter and engine controls, pro- ceed as follows after each snow remov- al job.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICERECORDS Fill in dates as you Before completeregular Each service, Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil "nghten All Screws and Nuts Check Spark Plug Lubricate All Pivot Points I Lubricate Disc Drive Plate Zerk (See Maintenance) Check Fuel Drain Fuel Check Cable Adjustment...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 11.0 HP DISPLACEMENT 21.82 cu. in. GASOLINE 4 quarts CAPACITY (unleaded) OIL CAPACITY 5W30 (20 oz capacity) SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM (Gap .030 in.) or equivalent VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .010 In. Exhaust: .010 in. SNOW THROWER AS REQUIRED The following adjustment should be preformed more than once each sea-...
drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with grease or oil, damage to the friction wheel will result. Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc drive plate or friction wheel, be sure to clean the plate and wheel thoroughly.
nect the spark plug wire and ARNING: Always discon- place it where it cannot make contact with spark plug to pre- vent accidental starting when mak- ing any adjustments or repairs. TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjustment skids, located on the outside of the auger housing.
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be neces- sary. If the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment be necessary. To check for correct adjustment,discon- nect the Z-fitting at the drive lever, move the drive lever to the full forward position, just contacting the plastic...
Guide be replaced with original equipment Drive belts available from your nearest Pulley Craftsman Store. A distributor's supplied in the parts manual. You will need the assistance ond person while replacing the belts. Loosen How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt...
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Remove the old auger drive belt. Replace the auger drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center. Install the new auger drive belt onto the auger drive pulley and onto the drive pulley. 10. Adjust the auger drive belt. See "How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt"...
HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDE Disconnect spark plug wire, Remove the screw. Remove the belt cover. See Figure 22. Engage the auger drive lever. Measure the distance between the belt guide and auger drive belt. The correct distance is 1/8 inch (3.175 mm).
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position for the friction wheel. See Figure 30. Loosen Bolts Lev( Install the bottom panel. See Figure 28. Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. Install the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. How To Replace The Friction Wheel If the friction wheel is worn or damaged, the snow thrower will not move forward.
_-" P! spalcer TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR If you think your carburetor needs ad- justing, see your nearest Craftsman Store. Engine performance be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations, con- tact your nearest Craftsman Store.
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2. Be sure spark plug is clean and free of foreign material. Check elec- trodes gap with a wire feeler gauge and reset gap to 0.030" if neces- sary. See Figure 34. To Replace: 1. If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper replacement plug.
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If you do not remove the gasoline, use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi- lizer No. 3550. Add fuel stabilizer to any gasoline left in the tank to mini- mize gum deposits and acids. If the...
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Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs. vibration continues, have the unit serviced by a Craftsman service repairman. Replace drive belt. Adjust traction drive cable. Replace friction wheel. Adjust auger drive belt;...
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