Craftsman 536886531 5 HORSEPOWER 22" DUAL STAGE SNOW THROWER User Manual

"MPORTANT MANUAL

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

536.886531

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

DO NOT THROW AWAY

5 HORSEPOWER

22" DUAL STAGE

SNOW THROWER

Optional electric start

• Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

° Servlc_ and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

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SAFETY RULES

_ CAUTION. ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND _li

PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG

TQ PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP,

TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS,

IMPORTANT

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE

RISK OF INJURY. YOUR SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT

ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER

ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

TRAINING

1. Read the operator's manual carefully. Be

thoroughly familiar with the controls and the

proper use of the snow thrower. Know how to

stop the snow thrower and disengage the

controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the snow thrower

and keep them away while it is operating. Never

allow adults to operate the snow thrower without

proper instruction. Do not carry passengers.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children, and pets_

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,

especially when operating in reverse.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow

thrower is to be used and remove all doormats,

sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral

before starting the engine (motor).

3. Do not operate the snow thrower without wearing

adequate winter outer garments° Wear footwear

that will improve footing on slippery surfaces,

4, Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

(a) Use an approved fuel container.

(b) Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a

running engine or hot engine.

Never fill fuel tank indoors.

(d) Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up

spilled fuel.

(e) Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel in

thetank insideof abuilding where fumes may

reach an open flame or spark.

(f) Check fuel supply before each use, allowing

space for expansion as the heat of the engine

(motor) and/or sun can cause fuelto expand.

Use extension cords and receptacles as specified

by the manufacturer for all snow throwers with

electric drive motors or electric starting motors

6_ Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel or

crushed rock surfaces.

7o Never attempt to make any adjustments while the

engine (motor) is running (except when

specifically recommended by the manufacturer).

8, Let engine (motor) and snow thrower adjust to

outdoor temperatures before starting to clear

snow.

9. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during

operation or while performing an adjustment or

repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that

may be thrown from the snow thrower.

OPERATION

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts° Keep clear of the discharge opening at all

times,,

2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or

crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert

for hidden hazards or traffic.

3. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine

(motor), remove the wire from the spark plug,

disconnect the cord on electric motors,

thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any

damage, and repair the damage before restarting

and operating the snow thrower.

4, If the snow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the (motor) and check

immediately forthe cause_ Vibration is generally

a warning of trouble°

5. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the

operating position, before unclogging the auger/

impeller housing or discharge guide, and when

making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make

certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts

have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire

and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent

accidental starting°

7 Take all possible precautions when leaving the

snow thrower unattended. Disengage the auger/

impeller, shift to neutral, stop engine, and

remove key.

SAFETY RULES

8. Do not runthe engine indoors, except when starting

the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in

or out of the building. Open the outside doors;

exhaust lumesaredangerous (containing CARBON

MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS).

9. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes.

Exercise caution when changing direction on

slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

10. Never operate the snow thrower without proper

guards, plates or other safety protective devices

in place.

11. Never operate the snow thrower near glass

enclosures, automobiles, window wells,

drop-oils, and the like without properadjustment

of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and

pets away.

12. Do not overload the machine capacity by

attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

13o Never operate the snowthrower at high transport

speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and

use care when backing°

t4. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow

anyone in tront of the snow thrower.

15. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when

snow thrower is transported or not in use.

16. Useonly attachments and accessories approved

by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such

as tire chains, electric start kits, etc.).

17. Never operate the snow thrower without good

visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing,

and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never

rug.

CAUTION: STOP THE

ENGINE BEFORE

UNCLOGGING

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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent

improper tightness to be sure the snow thrower

is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the snow throwerwith fuel inthe fuel

tank inside a building where ignition sources are

present such as hot water and space heaters,

clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to

cool before storing in any enclosure.

3. Always refer to operator's manual instructions

for important details if the snow thrower isto be

stored for an extended period°

4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,

as necessary.

5o Run the snow thrower a few minutes after

throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/

impelter_

WARNING ...................

This snow thrower is for use on sidewalks,

driveways, and other ground level surfaces.

CAUTION should be exercised while using on

steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE SNOW

THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND

LEVEL such as roofs of residences, garages,

porches or other such structures or buildings,

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! A IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT

!,_ MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!!

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Snow Thrower It has been designed, engi-

neered and manufactured to give you tfTebest possible

dependability and performance

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

Center/Department Sears has competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this

unit

Ptease read and retain this manual The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower

properly, Always observe the "SAFETY RULES,"

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MODEL

NUMBER 536 886531

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF'--_

PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERtAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR

OF THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tNASAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product Contact your nearest Sears Store for details

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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HORSE POWER: 5 hp

DISPLACEMENT: 12.04

cu. in.

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 2 quarts

Unleaded

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OIL (21 oz. Capacity): SAE 5W-30

SPARK PLUG : Champion

(GAP .030 in.) RJ19LM

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VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .010 In.

Exhaust: .010 In_

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your snow thrower

a FolIow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual,,

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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN

SNOW THROWER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated

and luned_up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any

defect in material and workmanship

tf this Craftsman Snow Thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only

90 days from the date of purchase

This warranty does not cover the following:

* Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, drive belts and shear

pins

* Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure

to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES TH1S WARRANTY

APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE tN THE UNITED STATES

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from

state to state

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ................................................2,3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...............................4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......4,15,16

WARRANTY ......................................................... 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................5

INDEX .........................................................................5

ASSEMBLY .........................................................6-9

OPERATION .................. ................................... t 0-14

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........... 17-23

STO RAG E ..............................................................24

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS .....................25

TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................... 26

REPAIR PARTS (SNOW TH ROWER)co. 28-37

REPAIR PARTS (ENGINE) ................................38-42

PARTS ORDERINGISERVlCE ........Back Cover

INDEX

Adjustment:

Belt ...................................................18,19

Bell Guide ...........................................20

Cable ...........................................................18

Carburetor ...........................................13,22

Friction Wheel ....................................20,2t

Spark Plug .................................................23

Traction and Auger .................... 18,19

Assembly:

Crank Assembly ............................................ 8

Shifter Lever ....................................................9

Skid Height Adjustment ..................7, 17

Unpacking ....................................... 7

Belts:

Adjust Belts ........................ 18,19

Belt Guide Adjustment ............ 20

Replace Belts ............................... 19

Cables, Clutch ......................... 7, 9, 18

Carburetor: ........................................13,24

Choke ............................ 10, 11, 13

Clutch, Levers ........................... 10, 11

Controls:

Engine ............................ 10, 11, t3, t4

Snow Thrower ............................ 10

Crank:

Adjusting Rod ...................... 8, 17

Assembly ........................................... 8

Operation ................................... 11

Customer Respo nsibilities .........4,15,16

Agreement .................................. 4

Auger Gear Box .................... 16

Auger Shaft .................................. 15

Engine ........................................ 16

General Recommendations ........ 15

Hex Shaft and Gears .................... 16

Drive, Auger ............................. 11

Drive, Traction ......................... 11

Deflector, Snow Chute .................. 1t

Engine:

Conlrol .......................... t0, 1t, 13, 14

Oil Cap ....................... t2, 16

Oil Change .......................... 16

Oil Level ...................... 12, 16

Oil Type .......................... 4, 12, 16

Speed Governor ............... 24

Starting, Manually ................. 13

Storage .................................... 24

Fuel, Type ............................. 4, 12

Fuel, Storage .......................................12, 24

Friction Wheel:

Adjustment ........................................ 20

Replacement ................................. 21

Gears:

Auger Gear Box ............................... 16

Hex Shaft .............................................16

Handle, Upper and Lower ..........................7

Height Adjust Skids ...............................7, 17

Hex Shaft .........................................................t 6

Ignition, Key .................. 10, 11,13, 14

Index .......................... 5

Levers:

Auger Drive Clutch ........7, 10, 11, 18

Choke ...................... 10, 11,13, 14

Shifter ................................... 9, 10, 11

ThrOttle Control ........... 10, l 1,13, t 4

Traction Drive Clutch .... 7, 10, 11, 18

Lubrication:

Auger Gear Box .......................... 18

Auger Shaft ................... 15

Chart .................................... 25

Disc Drive Plate ......................... 15

Engine ................................. t2,!6,24

Flex Shaft and Gears ................ 16

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Engine .....................................4, 12, 16

Extreme Cold Weather .............. 12,16

Storage ....................................... 24

Type ....................... 4, I2, I6

Operation:

Carburetor .................. 13

Engine Controls .......... 10, 11, !3,14

Operating 9now Thrower 11, 12, 15

Lockout Pin, Wheel ................... 12

Operating Tips ...................... 14

Starting the Engine, Recoil ........ 13

Snow Thrower Controls ......... 10-12

Parts .............................. 28-42

Primer Bulton ........... 10, 1t, 13

Repair/Replacement Parts ...... 28-42

Recoil Starter .......................... 13

Replacements:

Auger Shear Boil ...............................22

Belts ............................................. 18,19

Friction Wheel ..............................20,21

Safety Rules .........................................2, 3

Service and Adjustments:

Auger Housing Height .............. 7, 17

Auger Shear Bolt ............................. 22

Belts ........................................... 18-19

Belt Guide ......................................... 20

Belt Replacements .............................19

Cable ...................................... 7, 9, 18

Carburetor ............................ 13,22, 24

Friction Wheel ................. 20, 2t

Spark Plug ................................... 23

Service Recommendations ............ 24

Spark Plug ................................. 16, 23

Specifications ......................... 4

Speed Governor .......................... 22

Starting the Engine:

Recoil Start ........................................ 13

Stopping the Engine ................ 13, ! 4

Stopping the Snow Thrower ............. 11

Shipping Carton .............................. 6, 7

Skid Height .................................. 17

Shifter Lever ......................... 9-11

Shear Bolts ....................... 22

Storage ................................ 24

Table of Contents ......................... 5

Trouble Shooting Chart .................... 26

Tools for Assembly .......................... 6

Traction Drive Belt ................. 18, I9

Tire Pressure ..................... 17

Warranty ..................................... 4

Wheel, Lockout Pin ........ !2

ASSE LY

.,?,ONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

- Snow thrower complelely assembled except for t

the crank assembly, smiter lever knob, and the 2

upper handle, which is in the folded down position 2

- Parts Bag Containing: 2

- Owner's Manual (Not Shown) and 1

Parts Shown Below: 1

- Conlainer of 5W30 Oil 1

Kniie (to cut cadon and plastic ties)

1/2 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

9/16 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

3/4 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

Pliers (to spread cotter pin)

Screwdriver

Measuring Tape or Ruler

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG

*2 - Spare Shear Bolts

(1t4-20 x t-3/4 tn)

"2- Spare 1t4-20 Lecknuts

1 - Knob With Threads

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2 - ignition Keys

"2-Spare t14-20Sleeve Spacers

Figure1showsthesnowthrower intheshipping position

Figure 2shows thesnow thrower completely assembled

Reference to the right and left hand side of the snow

thrower is from the operator's position at the handle.

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER

FROM CARTON (See Fig. 1)

• Remove staples from the top of the carton

• Locate and remove container of 5W30 oil.

• Locatethe crank assembly and place the assembly

aside

o Remove and discard the packing material from

around snow thrower

o Cut all four corners of the carton from top to bottom

and lay the panels flat

= Remove the packing material fromthe control panel

and upper handle assembly

• Rollthe snowthrower off the carton by pulling onthe

lower handle+

CAUTION: Do Not back over cables

® To complete upper handle instaltation and install

chute crank assembly, see To Install The Upper

Handle and Crank Assembty paragraph on page 8

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FIG. 1

CABLE

UPPER

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: If the cables have become disconnected from lhe

clutch levers, reinstall the cabfes as shown in Fig, 3.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW

THROWER

Your snow thrower is equipped with height adjust

skids (See Fig 2) on the outside ot the auger hous-

ing. To adjust the skid height for different conditions,

see To Adjust Skk:l Height paragraph on page 17+.

" CAUTION: IF'YO'U'"'ARE 'R'E'r_0VING

SNOW FROM ANY GRAVELED OR UJ_-

EVEN SURFACE, RAISETHE FRONTOF

THE SNOW TH ROWER BY MOVING THE

SKIDS DOWN+ THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT

STONES AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM BEING

PICKED UP AND THROWN BY THE AUGER.

"Z" FITTING

FIG. 2

TRACTION

DRIVE

LEVER

ASSEMBLY

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rO INSTALL THE UPPER HANDLE

AND CRANK ASSEMBLY

• Remove the screws, flatwashers, lockwashers, and

hex nuts securing the shitter plate in the lower holes

of the lower handle and move shift lever to 3rd gear

® Loosen, but do not remove, the screws, flatwashers,

lockwashers, and hex nuts in _heupper holes ol the

lower handle

® Raise upper handle into operating position Upper

handle should be to the outside of the lower handle

and shifter prate to the inside

O Replacethe right hand screw, flatwasher, lockwasher,

and hex nut through the handle and shifter plate Do

not tighten t_ntilall bolts are in place

NOTE: Unless you have the assistance of another per-

son, it may be easier to install one side ot the handle ata

time.

@ Remove the 3/8" nylon locknut and flatwasher from

the eye bolt assembly (on the chute crank assembly

earlier) Check to make sure thetwo 3/8" jam nuts are

tight The jam nuts should be 2 75 inches from the end

of the eye bolt (See Fig 4B)

@ Remove the plastic bag, the plastic cap, the cotter pin

and the washer from the crank assembly and set

aside (See Fig 5)

@ Rotate the notched section of the discharge chute

toward the crank-adjusting rod (See Fig 5)

® Install the wormed end of the crank through the hofe

in the adjusting rod and secure the end with the

llatwasher and cotter pin, as shown in Fig 5

• Bend the ends of the cotter pin around the rod and

reinstall the plastic cap

@ Instal] eye bolt through lower hole in the left hand side

ot the handle and shifter plate (See Fig 4B)

® tnstall the 3/8" flatwasher and the 3/8" nylon locknut

loosely on the ey bolt as shown in Fig 4B

® Tighten the eye bolt installed earlier, keeping eye in

line with the rod while tightening the inside securely

® Tightenthe screw, flalwasher, Iockwasherand hex nut

at the lower right hand hole (See Fig 4A)

NOTE: Make sure the cables are not caught between

the upper and lower handle

O Tighten two upper handle bolts

Rotate the chute crank fully clockwise and lulty counler-

clockwise The discharge chule should rotale tully with

approximately 1/8 inch ctearance belween ihe worm

and the bottom ot the notch (See Fig 5)

FTER PLATE

BOOT

FLATWASHER

3_FLATWASHER

ADAPTER

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FIG, 4B

PLASTIC

CAP COTTER/-

FLA_.

)118 INCH

CRANK ADJUSTING ROD

NOTCHED SECTION

;LEARANC_

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If the chute crank needs to be adjusted, go to the

Service and Adjustments section on page 17 Screws

securing chute clips atthe base of thechule should be

slight}y loose for easy rotation

NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the

engine or the cover wilt be scratched,

...............ASSEMBLY ...............

TO INSTALL SHIFTER LEVER KNOB

• Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end

ol the shilter lever until it is snug against the hex nut

and the lip is pointed toward the engine Tighten the

hex nut against the botlom o! the shift lever knob (See

Fig 6)

TO CHECKJADJUST CLUTCH

CONTROL CABLES

The control cables, Fig. 7, attached to the auger clutch

lever and traction clutch lever may need to be adjusted

belore you use your snow thrower

For instructions on checking or adjusting the control

cables, see ToAdjust Clutch Control Cables paragraph on

page 18

SHIFTER KNOB

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HEX

_._. LEVER

F,GI'6"'

TRACTION CLUTCH LEVER AUGER CLUTCH LEVER

OFF __ FF

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CONTROL CABLES

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OPERATION

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 tamiliarize yourself with the location of various

controls and adjustments Save this manual for luture reference

AUGER -TRACTION DRIVE

LEVER LEVER

SPEED SHIFTER

LEVER

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

_CRANK

ASSEMBLY

_BUTTON

CHUTE

SCRAPER BAR

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SEARS SNOW THROWERS conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute

AUGER DRIVE LEVER- Starts and stops the auger and

impeller (snow gathering and throwing)

TRACTION DRIVE LEVER - Propels the snow thrower

forward and in reverse,

SPEED SHIFTER LEVER - Selects the speed of the

snow thrower (6 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse)

CRANK ASSEMBLY - Changes the direction of snow

throwing through the discharge chute

CHUTE DEFLECTOR- Changes the distance the snow

is thrown

DISCHARGE CHUTE. Changes the direction the snow

is thrown

HEIGHT ADJUST SKIDS- Adjusts the ground clearance

of the auger housing

IGN1TION KEY - Must be inserted to start the engine

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Starts the engine manu-

--. alI_

CHOKE CONTROL - Used to start a cold engine

PRIMER BUTTON- Injects luel directly into the carbure-

tor manilotd for last slarts in cold weather

THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls the engine speed

OPERATION

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The operation ot any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the

eyes, which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields while operating the snow thrower

We recommend standard safety glasses available at SEARS Retail or Catalog

Stores or a wide vision safety mask !or over your glasses

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HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW

THROWER

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

® Turn the crank assemMy to set the direction ol the

snow throwing

® Loosen the wing knob on the chute deflector and

move the deflector to set the distance. Move the

deflector UP for more distance, DOWN for less

distance. Then tighten the wing knob (Fig 9)

TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

WING KNOB

FIG_ 9

• To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive

lever (See Fig. 11)

o To stop the track, release the traction drive Iever.

(See Figure 11).

• To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever to

off and pull out the ignition key (See Fig 10)

NOTE: DO NOT turn key.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

o To shift, release the traction drive lever and move

the speed shifter lever to the speed you desire

Ground speed is determined by snow conditions

Select the speed you desire by moving the speed

shifter lever left into the appropriate nolch on the

shift lever plate:

Speeds 1,2 - Wet, Heavy, Extra Deep

Speed 3 - Light

Speed 4 - Very Light

Speeds 5, 6- Transport only

• Engage the traction drive lever (See Fig I1, lelt

ha nd) As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain

a firm hold on the handles, and guide the snow

thrower along the clearing path Do not attempt to

push the snow thrower

e To move the snow thrower backward, move the

-,d

speed shifter lever right into first or second reverse

and engage the traction drive lever (left hand)

IMPORTANT: NEVER MOVETHESPEEDSHfFTER

LEVERWHILE THE TRACTION

LEVER IS DOWN

TO THROW SNOW

• Push down the auger drive lever (See Fig 1I,

right hand)

• Release to stop throwing snow

FIG, 10

TRACTION DRIVE

LEVER

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AUGER DRIVE

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OFF

LEFT RIGHT

HAND HAND

FIG. 11

CAUTION: READ OWNER'S MANIJA'.

BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE

NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD

BYSTANDERS. STOP THE ENGINE BE-

FORE UNCLOGGING DISCHARGE

CHUTE OR AUGER HOUSING AND BE-

FORE LEAVING THE MACHINE°

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OPERATION

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O USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN .................

The lett hand wheel is secured to the axle with a

klick pin (See Fig 12A) This unit was shipped with

this klick pin in the locked (through wheel hole)

position

For ease of maneuverability in light snow condi-

lions, disconnect the klick pin from the wheel locked

position and push into the single wheel drive (un-

locked axle hole only) position (See Fig 12B)

, Make sure that the klick pin is in the single wheel

drive position ol the axle only and not through the

locked position

3EFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

D If the snow thrower must be moved without the aid

of the engine, itis easier to pultthe snow thrower by

the handles rather than pushing

a, Before you service or start the engine, familiarize

yourself with the snow thrower Be sure you un-

derstand the function and location of all controls

NOTE: Check tension ot clutch cables before._tarting the

engine (See To Adjust The Control Cables paragraph

on page 18)

.o Be sure that all lasteners are tight

,o Make sure the height adjust skids are properly

adjusted (See To Adjust Skid Height paragraph on

page 17)

e Check tire pressure (I4 to t7 pounds) See side of

tire for maximum inflation Do not exceed maximum

pressure

;FILL OIL:

This snow thrower was shipped without oil in the engine

!5W30 oil is included with this unit and must be added to

!the engine before operaling Remove the oil fill cap/

_dipstick and lill the crank case to FULL line on dipstick

i(21 ounces) (See Fig 14) Do not over-fill Tightenthe

fill capldipstick securely each _ime you check Ihe oi!

level

NOTE: Oil must be changed after the lirs_ 2 hours o{

operation to extend engine life

For extre mecold operating condilions of 0: F and below.

use a partial synthetic 0W30 or 5W30 motor oil for easier

starting

FILL GAS:

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade

automotive gasoline Be sure lhat the conlainer you pour

the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or olher

foreign particles Never use gasoline thai may be stale

from long periods of storage in the confainer

WARNING: Experience indicates tl_a_alcohol blended

fuels (called gasoholor those using elhanol or methanol)

KUCK PIN

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LOCKED

POSITION

2-WHEEL DRIVE

FIG. t2A

KLtCK PIN

UNLOCKED

POSITION

SINGLE WHEEL DRIVE

INH I I.I I I.I Jl'

FIG. 12B

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OIL FiLL CAPfDIPSTiCK

NOTE: OIL LEVEL MUST

BE BETWEEN FULL

AND ADD MARK

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FiGoi3

can attract moisturewhich leads to separation and forma-

tion of acids during storage the fuel system of an engine

w_hilei,nstorage Acidic gas can damage the luet system

ol an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty residual

gasoline kom the float chamber (Fig 37, page 24) Use

flesh luel next season (See Storage instructions on

page 24 for additional information )

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

tuel tank or permanent damage may occur

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OPERATION

TO STOP ENGINE

o To stop engine, move the throttle control lever to

STOP position and remove key. Keep the key in a

safe place. The engine will not start without the key

CARBURETOR

The factory settings for the carburetor are for most

conditions_ If the engine isoperated underthe foltowing

conditions, you can adjust carburetor mixture. See

"How To Adjust The Carburetor"(See Service and Ad-

justments, page 22).

• The engine has a loss of power or does not run

smooth..

• The engine's operated above 4,000 feet.

TO START ENGINE

Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil. Before starting

the engine, be certain that you have read the following

information:

COLD START (See Fig. 14)

• Be sure the auger drive and the traction drive

levers are in the disengaged RELEASED positionL

® Move the throttle control to RUN position

® Push the key into the ignition slot Be sure itsnaps

into place. Do not turn key. Remove the plastic

bag and store extra key in a safe place

• Rotate choke control to FULL choke position _

® Press the primer button in cold weather. Press

two or three times, while keeping your finger over

the vent hole on the primer button Release finger

between primes Additional priming may be neces-

sary for the first start ifthe temperature isbelow 15"

F_Do not prime if temperature is above 50° F.

• Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the

handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly

while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

• As the engine warms up and begins to operate

evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF

position. Ifthe engine falters, return to FULL choke,

then slowly move to OFF choke position

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes

because the engine will not develop full power until it

reaches operating temperature

• Run the engine at or near the top speed when

throwing snow

WARM START

If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown,

rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and do not push the

primer button.

FROZEN STARTER

If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:

• Pul! as much rope out of the starter as possible

CHOKE

CON_OL

PRIMER

IGNITION RECOIL

KEY STARTER

THROTTLE CONTROL;

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FIG°14

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_ CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN

HANDLING OR STORING IT.

DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW

THROWER IS RUNNING,WHEN IT tS HOT, OR

WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN ENCLOSED

AREA.

KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR AN ELEC-

TRICAL SPARK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE

FILLING THE FUEL TANK.

NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. FILL

THE TANK TO WITHIN1/4"- I/2" FROMTHETOP

TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL.

ALWAYS FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND

USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILL-

ING.

MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED

CONTAINER AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON

.....THE CONTAINER. ,,,

• Release the starter handle and let it snap back

against the starter

If the engine still fails to start, push the primer button two

or three times again and repeat the two previous steps

until the engine starts. Then continue with the directions

for cold start.

To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil starter and

engine controls, proceed as follows after each snow

removal job.

e Withtheenginerunning, pullthestarterropehard

with a continuous full arm stroke three or fourtit,: _,

Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clatte_ '_

sound. This is not harmful to the engine or starter

o With the engine not running, wipe all snow and

moisture from the carburetor cover in area of control

levers Also move throltle control, choke control,

and starter handle several times.

OPE ATION

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CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE

INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED,

POORLY VENTILATED AREAS.

ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS

CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND

DEADLY GAS. KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND

LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING

PARTS ON ENGINE AND SNOW THROWER.

WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND

NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 ° FoAVOID

THESE AREAS.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN OR YOUNG TEEN-

AGERS TO OPERATE OR BE NEAR SNOW

THROWER WHILE IT IS OPERATING.

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O ngravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at

I-1/4" below the scraper bar (see To Adjust Skid

Height paragraph on page 18)_Stones and gravel

must not be picked up and thrown by the machine..

• After the snow throwing job has been completed,

allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, which will

melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine

• Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

• Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris

from the entire snow thrower, and flush with water

(if possibte) to remove all sait or other chemicals

Wipe snow thrower dry

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-

,_ MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME

LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING

THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

• RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION

DRIVE LEVERS.

• MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP POSI-

TION,

® REMOVE (DO NOTTURN) IGNITION KEY.

• DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.

e DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE

AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE. USE A

PRY BAR.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

It For maximum snow thrower efiiciency in removing

snow, adjust ground speed, NEVER the throttle

Go slower in deep, freezing, or wet snow If the

track slips, reduce forward speed The engine is

designed to deliver maximum performance at full

throttle and should be run at this power setting at all

times_.

® Most efficient snowthrowing is accomplished when

the snow is removed immediately after it falls.

• For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each

path previously taken.

o The snow should be discharged down wind when-

ever possible.

• For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper

bar is 1/8" above the skids For extremely hard-

packed snow surfaces, adjust theskids upward so

that the scraper bar touches the ground

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIE

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items

that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli-

gence To receive full value from the warranty, operator

must maintain snow thrower as instructed inthis manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your snow thrower

All adjustments inthe Service and Adjust ments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each

season

AFTER FIRST USE

" Check for any loose or damaged parts

• Tighten any loose fasteners

• Check and maintain the auger

• After each use, remove all snow and slush off the

snow thrower to prevent freezing of auger or con-

trois

o Check controls to make sure they are functioning

properly

o If any parts are worn or damaged, replace imme-

diately

SNOW THROWER

LUBRICATION - EVERY FIVE HOURS

• Lubricate the flange on the discharge chute every

five (5) hours during use and before storage (See

Fig 17)

® See Lubricalion Chart diagram on page 25 for lu-

brication points and type of lubricant

LUBRICATION - EVERY TEN HOURS

* Auger Shaft- For storage, lubricate auger shaft (See

Fig 16) with aclinging type grease such asLubriplaie

When replacing shear bolts, remove shear botts and

lubricate auger shaft (see To Replace Shear Bolt

paragraph on page 22)

* The chute control rod, used to change the direction

of the snow discharge, needs to be lubricated fre-

quently and before storage (See Fig 17)

o See Lubrication Chart diagram on page 25 for lu-

brication points and type of lubricant "'

FIG. 15

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LUBRICATE AUGER SHAFT

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FIG. 16

:_HUTE

DISCHARGE _l_ \_ • _IL//_ _CONTROL

CHUTE _ tt _ \,_','_1" t/Y/_ '''" ROD

FLAN__

FIG. 17

damage will result Fillzerk only until grease becomes

visible below bearing assembly located under grease

zerk. See Lubrication Chart on page 25

LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS

Disc Drive Plate- Using a hand grease gun, lubricate

with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease, zerk located be-

neath the disc drive plate (See Fig 18 inset) every 25

hours and at the end of the season and/or before

storage To grease zerk, turn disc drive plate clock-

wise by hand until zerk is clearly visible at lront

center DQ NOT overtilt or allow grease 1ocome in

contact with the disc drive plate or friction wheel or

LUBRICATION - BEFORE STORAGE

• Remove both wheels, grease (any automotive type

grease) both axles (See Fig 15) and reptacewheels

Do this al least once a year and/or prior to storage

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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LUBRICATION HEX SHAFT AND GEARS

• Hex Shaft and Gears - Hex shaft and gears require

no lubrication All bearings and bushings are lifetime

lubricated and require no maintenance (See Fig 18)

NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above components

can cause contamination of the friction wheel it the disc

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 friclion wheel, be sure to clean the plate and

wheel thoroughly

NOTE: For storage, the hex shall and gears should be

wiped with 5W-30 motor oil to prevent rusting (See Fig

18)

e Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box has been

factory lubricated for life Iffor some reason lubricant

should leak out, have auger gear case checked by a

competent repairman

ENGINE

LUB RiCATION

Check the crankcase oil level (See Fig 19) before

starting the engine and after each five (5) hours ot

continuous use Add S A E 5W-30 motoroil as needed

Tighten fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the

oil level S AE 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make

starting easier in areas where the temperature is 20" For

lower

OIL RECOMMENDATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classitication SG Select the oil's viscosity grade accord-

ing to your expected operating temperature:

RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY GRADES

|co

LDER<_ _>WARMER

5W30 SAE30

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in in-

creased oil consumption when used above 32:F Check

your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil

Change the oil after first lwo hours ol operation and every

25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if tl_e snow

thrower is nol used for 25 hours (See Fig 20)

• Position snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is

lowest point on the engine Remove of! drain plug

and oil lill cap/dipstick Drain oil into a suitable

container Oil wilt drain more freely when warm

WHEEL

(Require No

Lu brication)

DRIVE

•, PLATE

ZERK

OIL FiLL CAP_

DIPSTICK

_OIL DRAIN PLUG

FIG. 20

• Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill

crankcase with SAE 5W30 motor oil

SPARK PLUG

=, Make sure that the spark plug is tightened securely

into theengine and the spark plug wire is attached

1othe spark plug

• If a torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18 to

23 foot pounds

• Clean the area around the spark plug base before

removal lo prevenl dirt from entering the engine

Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically

at 030 inch

Thissnowthrowerisequippedwithtwoheightadjust-

meritskids,locatedonthe outside of the auger housing

(See Fig 21) These skids elevate the front of the snow

thrower

For normal hard surfaces, such as a paved driveway or

walk, adjust the skids as follows:

• Check tire pressure (14 to 17 pounds)

• Place the extra shear bolts supplied (found in parts

bag) under each end of the scraper bar near but not

under the skid

• Loosen the skid mounting nuts (See Fig 21), and

adjust the skids to allow the front of the snow

thrower to rest on the shear bolts Retighten the

mounting nuts,

• Set the skid on the other side at the same height

NOTE: For graveled or uneven surfaces, raise the front

of the snow thrower by moving the skids down This wilt

help prevent rocks and other debris from being picked up

and thrown by the auger

TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR

After considerable use, the metal scraper bar wilt have a

definitewearpattern The scraperbarinconjuncfionwith

the skids should be adjusted to allow tt8" between the

scraper bar and the sidewalk or area tobe cleaned The

scraper bar may have to be returned to its original lower

setting to maintain the original pertormance level To

adjust:

• Position the snow thrower on a level surface

• Make sure both tires are equally inflated Propertire

pressure is 14 to 17 PSI See side of tire {or

maximum inflation Do not exceed sidewall maxi-

mum pressure on tire

• Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing lhe

scraper bar to the auger housing -"

o Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position

• Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts, making sure

that the scraper bar is parallel with the working

surface

SKID MOUNTING NUTS

For extended operation, the scraper bar may be

reversed lflhe scraper bar must be replaced due to

wear, remove the carriage bolts and nuls and install

a new scraper bar

AUGER HOUSING

HEIGHT ADJUST SKID

FIG. 2t

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CAUTION: BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN

PROPER GROUND CLEARANCE FOR

YOUR PARTICULAR AREA TO BE

CLEARED, OBJECTS SUCH AS GRAVEL,

STONES OR OTHER DEBRIS, IFSTRUCK

BY THE IMPELLER, MAY BE THROWN

WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE

PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAM-

AGE OR DAMAGE TO THE SNOW

THROWER..

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TO ADJUST CHUTE

CRANK ASSEMBLY

If you cannot rotate the chute crank fully to the left and to

the right, you need to adjust the chute crank (See Fig

22)

o Loosen both t/2" nuts on the crank adjusting rod

(using 3/4" wrenches)

• Rotate the adjusting rod in or out to allow about

t/8" clearance between the notch in the flange and

the outer diameter o! the worm

e Once this clearance is set, tighten the nuts

NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the

engine or the cover will be scratched

PLASTIC\. NOTC.EO.SECT ON

CAP COTTER _ "_,_._

_. PiN /h/8 INCH CLEARANCE] .__,..-..-..

_ '-.,.-tz \ \ /z Z"_ 112iNCH

C.AN ,,O.',ST,NORO0

" WORM

FIG,, 22

3 ADJUST THE CLUTCH CONTROL

ABLES

_riodicadjustment of the cables may be required due to

rmat stretch and wear on the bells Tocheck lor correct

justment, the control lever must be in the full forward

sition, restingontheptasticbumper Thecontrolcables

e correctly adiusted when the center of the 'Z' tilting is

_tween the center and top of Ihe hole in the clutch lever

_dthere is no droop in the cable (See Fig 23)

adjustmenl is necessary:

Disconnect "Z' Fitting lrom drive lever

Push the cable through the spring (See Fig 24) to

expose the threaded portion of the cable

Hold the square end of the threaded portion with

pliers and adjust the tocknut in or out until the excess

slack is removed (See Fig 24)

Pull the cable back through the spring and connect

the cable

Do the same for the other lever cable

OTE: Whenever the traction drive or auger belts are

Jiusted or replaced, the cables w{IIneed to be adjusted

"O ADJUST BELTS

AUGER

LEVER

CONTROL LEVER

MUST BE IN FULL

I ORWARD PQsrrloN

(Just cortt acting

Plastic Bumper} WHEN

CHECKING

,PLASTIC BUMPER

FIG, 23

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END

LOCKNUT

FIG. 24

efts stretch during normal use If you need to adjust

_e belts due to wear or stretch, proceed as follows:

,_UGER DRIVE BELT (See Fig_ 26)

your snow thrower will not discharge snow, check the

:ontrol cable adjustment If it is correct, then check the

ondition of the auger drive belt It may be loose or

_amaged If it is damaged, replace it See To Replace

:,ells paragraph on page 19 If the auger drive belt is

rose, adjust as follows:

Disconnect the spark plug wire

Remove the belt cover (See Fig 27, page 19)

Loosen the nut on the auger idler pulley (See Fig 26)

and move the pulley toward the belt about 1/8"

Tighten the nut

Press the auger drive lever Check the tension onthe

belt (opposite auger idler pulley) The belt should

deflect about 112'"with moderate pressure (See Fig

25)

IOTE: You may have to move the auger idler pulley

_ore than once to obtain the correct tension

Replace the be!t cover

Check the clutch control cable adjuslment

Reconnecf the spark plug wire

°RACTION DRIVE BELT

__ DRIVE

POLLE,,

AUGERlULER----%) _.jF.---It2INCH

\ ' ,/"_'_ IMPELLER

PULLEY

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FIG_ 25

(Right

;ACTION DRIVE

IDLER PULLEY

AUGER IDLER

PULLEY

FIG, 26

he traction drive bell has constanl spring pressure and

Des not require adjustment

• Replace the traction drive belt it it is slipping (see To

Replace Belts paragraph on page !9)

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TO REPLACE BELTS

The drive belts on this snow lhrower are ol special

construction and should be replaced with original

equipment belts available from your nearest Sears Store

or Service Center

You will need lhe assistance of a second person while

replacing the belts

Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing the tuei

line Drain the gas and reinstall the fuel line

OT,O. i

DOORS, AWAY FROM FfRE OR FLAME_ I

AUGER DRIVE BELT

If your snow thrower will not discharge snow, and the

auger drive belt is damaged, replace it as follows:

e Disconnect the spark plug wire

® Remove the belt cover (See Fig 27)

• Loosen the belt guides (See Fig 28) and pulf away

from the engine drive pulley

e Loosen the nut on the auger idler pulley (See Fig

28) and pull idler pulley away from the belt

• Remove belt from engine drive pulley

o Remove top two bolts securing auger housing to

motor mount frame Loosen bottom two bolts (See

Fig 30, page 20)

o Auger housing and motor mount frame wilt sepa-

rate, hinged by bottom two bolts

® Remove brake arm from housing Do not remove

spring

o Remove old belt from the auger drive pulley

o Install new replacement belt of the same type onto

the auger pulley

• Reinstall brake arm into housing Ensurebrake arm

is lully inserted into housing and brake pad is riding

in pulley groove

g Position belt onto engine drive pulley

• Adjust the auger drive belt (see To Adjust Auger

Drive Belt paragraph on page t8)

• Adjust the belt guides (see To Adjust The Belt

Guides paragraph on page 20) _,

o Replace top two bolts Re-tighten bottom two bolts

o Reinstall the belt cover

• Check the clulch control cable adjustment (see

page I8)

Reconnect the spark plug wire

TRACTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)

If your snow thrower will not move forward, check the

traction drive belt for wear (Check other causes afso in

the Trouble Shooling Points section ) If the _raction drive

VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BELT COVER /

FIG. 27

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TRACTION DRIVE TRACTION DRIVE BELT

DRIVE

BELT

(RighL Hand)

TRACTION DRIVE

IDLER PULLEY

BELT GUIDE

DRIVE

PULLEY

IDLER

PULLEY

........................................ .i

FIG. 28

belt needs to be replaced, proceed as Iotlows:

e Disconnect the spark plug wire

• Remove the bell cover

Loosen belt guides and pull guides away from the

engine drive pulley

• Loosen nut on auger idler and pull auger idler pulley

away from betl

• Remove auger drive belt from engine pulley

• Pull the traction drive belt idler pulley away from the

drive belt

Remove drive belt

• Position new replacement belt of the same type

onto traclion pulley

o Pull idler pulley away from belt, aTIowing belt to be

positioned onto engine pulley

Release idler pulley Ensure idler pulley is properly

engaged with belt

• Reinstall auger drive belt on engine

• Adiust belt guides and tighten the mounting so: : ,;Js

(see To Adjust The Belt Guides paragraph on _.-'._ge

2O)

Readjust auger idler to adjust bell See page t8

Reinstall lhe belt cover

e Reconnect the spark plug wire

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SERVICE AN

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rO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDES

here aretwo belt guides on your snow thrower, a left and

ight After you replace the traction drive belt, you need to

_djust one or both of the belt guides Proceed as follows

or each belt:

Disconnect the spark plug wire

D Remove the belt cover by removing the screw and

flatwasher on the left and right hand sides See Fig

27 page 19.

D Engage the auger drive clutch lever

Measure the distance between the belt guides and

the belt (See Fig 29) The distance should be 3/32"

for each guide.

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ADJUSTIVIE TS

MOTOR MOUNT FRAME

\\ _._ BOTTOM

SIDE) I

LOOSEN BOTTOM BOLTS

IEAC.S,DEI................ cao.t.lo,.Vi.ewl

D If adjustment is necessary, loosen the belt guide

mounting bolts. Move the belt guides to the co_'rect

position. Tighten the mounting bolts

D Reinstall the belt cover.

Reconnect the spark plug wire

......................, ._..-_ _ ._'UGER DRIVE PULLEY

3132 INCH"__ BELT GUIDE

BELT GUIDF_" "_._ _,.(Le|l Hand)

(Right Hand)A-- _\_"3132 INCH

_IMPELLER

FIG, 29

TO ADJUST THE FRICTION WHEEL

If the snow thrower will not move forward, you need to

check thetraction drive bell, the traction drive cable or the

Mction wheel Ifthe frictionwheel isdamaged, itwilt need

to be repiaced. See To Replace Friction Wheel parag raph

on page 21 If the friction wheel is not worn, check the

adjustment, as follows:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire

o Drain the gasoline from the gas tank

g Stand snow thrower on the auger housing end

® Remove the bottom panel (See Fig 30)

® Position the shifter lever in first (1) gear

o Note the position of the friction wheel on the disc

drive plate. The right outer side of thedisc drive plate

should be 3" from the center of the friction wheel

(See Fig 3tA)

If adjustment is necessary:

FIG. 30

• Move frictionwheel to proper position as indicated

in previous step (Fig 31A).

• Re-tighten bolts in speed selector Iever

® Reinstall the boitom panel.

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__ _ PLATE

3"1<

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FIGo31A

SPEED SELECTOR LEVER

(Rear View)

FIG. 31B

= Loosen bolts in speed selector lever (See Fig 31B)

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL

Ifthe snow thrower will not move forward, and the friction

wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it as

follows: (First allow the engine to cool.)

IA I

CAUTION: DRAIN GASOLINE OUTDOORS

AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME.

• Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing

the fuel line Drain the fuel and reinsta!Ithe fuel {ine

• Disconnect the spark plug wire

• Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing

end (See Fig 33)_

e Remove the botlom panet (See Fig 30, page 20)

e Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction

wheel to hub (See Fig 32) and set fasteners aside

e Remove the four bolts securing the bearing plates

(both sides)

• Remove right side bearing plate. Leave Hex shaft in

original position (See Fig 33).

e Remove friction wheel from hub Slip friction wheet

off hex shaft towards right side (See Fig 33)

o Position new friction wheel onto hub

e Install bearing plates to original position Ensure

hex shaft isengaged with both bearing plates

• Secure beating plates using bofts removed earlier

® Secure Ifiction wheel to hub using fasteners re-

moved eartier Ensure hex shalt turns freely

NOTE: Ensure friction wheel and friction disc are free

from grease or oil

• Replace bottom panel

• Lower the snow thrower onto the tires

HUB

HEX SHAFT

FASTENERS

(screws,

Iockwashers, 'BEARING

and nuts) PLATES

/ \

i .... ousmNG

(UNIT STANDING ON

AUGER HOUSING END)

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FIG. 33

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SERVICE A DADJUST TS

TO REPLACE AUGER SHEAR BOLT ................................

The augers are secured lo the auger shaft with special

bolls (See Fig 34) that are designed to break (to protect

the r0achine) if an object becomes lodged in the auger

housing Use of a harder bolt will destroy the protection

provided by the shear bolt

IMPORTANT: TO iNSURE SAFETY AND

PERFORMANCE LEVELS, ONLY

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SHEAR

BOLTS SHOULD BE USED WHEN

REPLACING SHEAR BOLTS, BE SURE

TO REPLACE SHEAR BOLT

SPACERS

To replace a broken shear boll, proceed as follows:

• Move the throttle to STOP and turn off al_controls

• Disconnect the spark plug wire Be sure all moving

parts have stopped

e Remove the broken shear bot{

= Lubricate the auger shaft by squirting oil into the

shear bolt hote in the auger shaft. Then rotate the

auger to distribute the oil on the shaft.

• A{ign the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger

shaft Install the new shear bolt, shear bo!l spacer,

and iocknut provided in parts bag

e Reconnect the spark plug wire

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburelor (See Fig 35 and Fig 37(page 24) has

been pre-set at the factory and readjustment should not

be necessary However, ifthe carburetor does need lo be

adjusted, proceed as follows:

• Close the high speed adjusting screw by hand

• Do not over4ighten

• Then open it 1-1/4 to 1-t/2 turns

• Close the idle adjusting screw by har_d Do not over-

tighten

• Then open it 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns

• Start the engine and let it warm up

• Set the throttle control to RUN Adjust the high

speed adjusting screw in unti! the engine speed or

sound alters Adjust the screw out until the engine

speed sound alters Note the difference between

the two limits and set the screw in the middle of lhe

range

• Let the engine run undisturbed for 30 seconds after

each setling Io allow lhe engine to reacl to the

previous adjustment

• Set the throttle control to IDLE Adjust the idle

adjusting screw in until the engine speed drops,

then adjust the screw out until the engine speed

drops Nole the difference between the two limits

SHEAR

LOCK NUT

SHEAR BOLT

SPACER

AUGER SHAFT

FIG. 34

i i iiiii L iiiu lit ill ii

j CARBURETOR

_ IDLE ADJUSTING SCREW

==_==_) (Close {inger tight only)

/ _t_,--=_.,____..,._ HiGH SPEED ADJUSTING

/_ SCREW

BOWL DRAIN (Close linger tight only)

I II II I IIIIIj IIU ii iiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii

FIG. 35

and set the screw in the middle of the range

If the engine tends to stall under load or does not

accelerate from tow speed to high speed properly,

adjust the high speed screw out in 1/8 turn incre-

ments until the problem is resolved. Let the engine

run for 30 seconds between settings

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET

FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED

OVER-SPEEDING THE ENGINE

ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED

SETTING CAN BE bANGEROUS

IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-

GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS

ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER,

WHICH HAS THE PROPER

EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO

MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE

THE SPARK PLUG

Ifyou have difficulty starting you r snow thrower, you may

need to adjust or replace the spark plug. Follow the

instructionsbelow,

Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or

burned or if the porcelain is cracked

TO ADJUST:

= Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping the

electrodes (do not sand blast or use a wire brush)

• Be sure the spark plug is clean and free of foreign

material. Check the electrodes gap (See Fig 36)

with a wire feeler gauge and reset the gap to ,030

inch if necessary.

TO REPLACE:

• If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper

replacement spark plug (See page 4)

• Set the gap to .030.,

.030 GAP

FIG. 36

• Before installing the spark plug, coat its threads

lightly with oil or grease to ensure easy removal,

• Tighten the plug firmly into the engine.

• If a torque wrench isavailable, torque the ptug to 18

to 23 ft - tbs,

==q ,L ,,= i =,,,,,,. = , ,=,,H,,, ==,,,,,i, 'ILL

CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUR SNOW

THROWER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-

CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA

IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK. FUMES

MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PI-

LOT LIGHT FROM AFURNACE, WATER HEATER,

CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.

To prevent engine damage (if snow thrower is not used

for more than 30 days) follow the steps below

ENGINE STORAGE

Gasoline must be removed ortreated to prevent gum

deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and

carburetor during storage. Also during storage, al-

cohol blended gasoline that uses ethanol or metha-

nol (sometimes called gasohol) attracts water. Itacts

on the gasoline to form acids whtch damage the

engine.

To remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is

empty and the engine stops Then drain remaining

gasoline from carburetor by pressing upward on

bowl drain Iocated on the bottom ofcarburetor (See

Fig. 37)

If you do not want to remove gasoline, a fuel

stabilizer (such as Craftsman Fuel Stabifizer No

33500) may be added toany gasoline left inthetank

to minimize gum deposits and acids If the tank is

almost empty, mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a

separate container and add some to the tank.

ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON STABI-

LIZER CONTAINER, THEN RUN ENGINE AT

LEAST 10 MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS

ADDED TO ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CAR-

BURETOR. STORE SNOWTHROWER 1NASAFE

PLACE. SEE WARNING ABOVE.

You can keep your engine in good operating condi_

tion during storage by:

* Changing oil (See page 16)

e Lubricating the piston/cylinder area. This can be

done by first removing the spark plug and squirting

a few drops of clean engine oil into the spark plug

hole Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to

absorb oil spray. Next,'rotate the engine by pulting

the starter rope fully out two or three times Finally,

reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug wire

,,,,, ,,,,,,,,

FIG, 37

SNOW THROWER STORAGE

* Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.

e Lubricate all lubrication points (see the Customer

Responsibilities section on pages 15-16)

o Be sure that a!l nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect all visible moving parts for dam-

age, breakage and wear Replace it necessary

® Touch up al! rusted orchipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting

a Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing

auger and the impeller with rust preventative, such

as a spray lubricant.

NOTE: A yearly checkupor tune-up by a SEARS Service

Cent er isa good way toinsu re thatyour snow thrower will

provide maximum performance for the next season

LUBRICATION

OTHER

e 1!possible, store your snow thrower indoors with

gas removed and cover it to give protection from

dust and dirt

IMPORTANT:

lithe machine must be stored outdoors, block up the

snow thrower to be sure the entire machine isoffthe

ground,

Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective

cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use

plastic or vinyt

NEVER COVER SNOW THROWER

WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST

AREAS ARE STILL WARM

=H=NmIH

RVICE ECOMMENDA ONS

m= =m ,====,,,,,=

SERVICE RECORDS

Fill in dates as you complete

regular service

SCHEDULE

After Before As Every Every Every Each Before

First2 Each Needed 5 10 25 Season Storage

hours Use Hours Hours Hours

SERVICE

DATES

Check Engine Oil Level

,,,,,,,,i ........

Change Engine Oil

Tighten AII Screws and Nuts

Check Traction Crutch Cable

Adjustment (See Cable Adjuslment)

v" v" v"

Replace Spark Plug

Adjust Drive Belts

v' v"

Lubricate All Pivot Points

Lubricate Auger Shaft (See Shear

Bolt Replacement)

Check Fuel

Drain Fuel

Check Auger Clutch Cable

Adjustment (See Cable Adjustment)

Lubricate Disc Drive Plate Zerk (See

Customer Responsibilities)

v" v"

LUBRICATION CHART

Lubricate auger shaft.

Coat with a clin

grease such as Lubriplate or

fiber impregnated grease,

Lubricate Disc Drive

Plate Zerk with a Hi

Temp EP Moly

Grease.

..... TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS

................................................... i,. ,,.,, HH, ill II,t lU,II,J I UlUI

TROUBLE

Difficult starting

Engine runs erratically

Engine stalls

Engine runs erratically;

Loss of power

).n,l,.nr.nnnnln i i ii

Excessive vibration

Uni! fails to propel

itself

Unit fails to

discharge snow

CAUSE

Defective spark plug

Water or dirt in tue! system

Blocked fuel line or tow on fuel

Unit running on CHOKE

Water ot dirt in fuel system

Carburetor out of adjustment

Loose parts; damaged impeller

Drive belt loose or damaged

Incorrect adiustment of traction

drive cable

Worn or damaged friction whee!

Auger drive belt loose or damaged

Auger control cable not adjusted

CORRECTION

Replace defec{ive plug

Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and reli}lwith lresh

fue!

Clean luet tine; check fuel supply; add fresh

ffuel (gasoline,oil mixture if 2 cycle engine)

Move choke lever to OFF position

Use carburetor bow! drain to llush and refitl w}th fresh

fuel

Adjust carburetor

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire

Tighten all boils and make al} necessary repairs If vibration

continues, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman

Replace drive belt

Adjust traction drive cable

Replace Motion wheel

Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged

Adjust auger control cable

correctly

Shear bollbroken

Discharge chute clogged

Fo_'eign object lodged in auger

Replace shear bolt

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire

Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire

Remove obiec! Irom auger

NOTES

L J,

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

HANDLE ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS

1",

: 10

_F.

PART NO,

9552-830

11234

71071

71060

71037

11261

307976

307978

4140

3535

4049

PART NAME

Handle, Upper

Screw, Hex, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 In

Flatwasher, 1t/32 In

Lockwasher, Sptil 5/t6 In

Nut, Hex, 5/16-t8 Thd

Slop, P_asfic, 5/16

Traction Drive Lever, LH

Auger Drive Lever RH

Pin, Clulch Handle Pivol

Nut. Push On Cap 5/16 In

Bumper. Handle

REF ]

NO. I

12 t

13 l

14 I

15 l

17 I

!8 I

19 ]

20 I

PART NOo PART NAME

1579

579869

1673

71035

308146

580667-830

70985

580639-830

12619

325951

Cable, Clutch

Spring, Drive Clutch LH

Spring, Auger Clutch RH

Nut, Hex Nyl, 114_20In

Boot, Clutch Spring

Handle, Lower

Screw, HHC, 5/16-18 x 3/4 In

Shift Plate Bracket

Screw, HHC, 5/16-!8 x 2 00 in

Owner's Manual

Indicates Slandard Hardware tlems

3'_8782,3"_4002 C

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

CHUTE CONTROL RODREPAIRPARTS

18 \

RER

NO.

PART NO,

325608

71072

71082

104

307399

309312

304872

71457

148

308145

71045

PART NAME

Crank & Worm Assembly

Flatwasher, 406x 8lx 066

Pin. Cotter

Cap, Plaslic

Handle Grip, Chute Control Rod

Flatwasher, 39x 70x 05

Ring, Retainer

Bolt, Eye

Grommet, Eye Bolt

Bool, Eye Bolt, Chule Crank

Nut, Hex Jam. 3/8-I6 Thd

REE

NO.

PART NO.

309344

71046

1t62

7052

309059

70993

71060

71037

7055

7058

7059

PART NAME

Adapter, Boot to Handle

Nut, Hex Nyl 3/8-16 Thd

Bracket, Chute Control R H

Bracket, Chute Control L H

Bracket, Chute Rotate

Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18x314 In

Lockwasher, Split, 5/16 In

Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 Thd

Rod, Chute Control

Nut, Hex Jam, 1/2-20 Thd

Lockwasher, Split, 1/2 In.

:::Indicales Standard Hardware Items

319044 -314008D

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

AUGER HOUSING REPAIR PARTS

REE

NO.

PART NO.

583124

577399

71371

583219

326322

70983

71071

71060

71037

583130-854

581395-853

302623

71067

71059

PART NAME

Puiley, Auger Drive

Screw, Set, 5/t6-18 x I/2 In

Key, Square

Spacer, Steeve

Bearing & Retainer Assembly

Screw, HHC 5/16-18 x 5/8 In

Flatwasher, 11/32 In

Lockwasher, Splil, 5/16 in

Nut, Hex, 1/4-20 Thd

Housing, Auger Assembly

Blade, Scraper, 22 In

Bolt, Carriage, 1/4-20x5/8 In

Flatwasher 9/32x5/8 In

Lockwasher Split 1/4 in

i 17

REE

NO.

PART NO.

71034

305203-830

305205-830

9524

3943

73826

301375

302627

302626

305938-854

305939-854

323825

301380-830

70993

PART NAME

Nut, Hex, 1/4-20 Thd

Auger, Assembly RH

Auger, Assembly LH

Screw, HHC, 1/4-20xl-3/4 In

Spacer, Sleeve

Locknut, Hex, 1/4-20 Thd

Bearing, Flange

Nut, Wd Ft, 5/16-18 Thd

Screw, Wa, 5/16-18x3/4 In

Plate, Auger Side, LH

Plate, Auger Side, RH

Bolt, Carriage, 1/4-20x 75 In

Skid, Height Adjusl

Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18x3/4 In

* Indicates Standard Hardware Items

318999-313997E

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

BELl" COVER REPAIR PARTS

R_:.i

__NO.

PART NO. PART NAME

580773 Cover, Belt

70978 Screw, WaTap, 1/4-20xl/2 In

71067 " Flatwasher, 5/8 in

Indicates Standard Hardware Items

318778,314018 A

DISCHARGE CHUTE REPAIR PARTS

[

Ref Item No 10.

REF.

NO.

PART NOo PART NAME

307665

308931

302634

302680

71391

302843

57171

71037

307698

305236

71067

73826

302183-830

85480

309057

71032

71058

Upper Chute Delfector

Wire, Chute Hinge

Screw, SIIMa, 5/16-18x3/4 In

Flatwasher, 312x 73x 065

Locknut, Hex, 5/t6-18 Thd

Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18x1-1/4 tn

Knob, Tee

Nut, Hex, 5tl 6-18 Thd

Lower Chule

Screw, HHC, 1/4-20xl/2 In

Fiatwasher, 286x 63x 065

Locknut, Hex, 1/4-20 Thd

Ring, Lower Chute

Clip, Chute Retainer

Clip, Chute Retainer w/Stop

Screw, WahMa, #8-32xl/2 In

Locknut, Hex, #8-32

Indicates Standard Hardware Items

319029*313998 A

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

FRAME COMPONENTS REPAIR PARTS

¸,5¸'i¸¸¸

Ref Item No I,

Page 33

• t /

NO___:_.!

1 I

2 I

4 I

PART NO. PART NAME

583052-854

71393

71100

70984

583031-830

70978

53704

71074

53703

580889

Frame

Screw, 5/16-24xl 00 In

Locknut, HexWdFl, 5116-24 Thd

Screw, WaTap, 5/16-18x3/4 In

Panel, Bollom

Screw, WaTap, 114.20xl/2 In

Spring, Idler Traction Drive

Flalwasher 53xl 06x 095

Bearing, Flange

Shaft Auger Clutch, Assy

579874

73801

73817

579856

71006

71072

50793

Lever, Auger Clutch

Pin, Spring 165 DIA x 88 LG

Nut, Push On

Cable, Clutch

Screw, HHC, 3/8-16x 1-1/4 tn

Flatwasher

Putley, Idler

RER

NO.

PART NO,

590

579860

71360

71067

71035

58O944

302623

120393

1502

580946

581540

318468

579872

70985

73795

579865

71038

PART NAME

Locknut, Jam, 318-16 Thd

Spool, Cable Auger Clutch

Screw, HHC, I/4-20xl-3!4 In

Flatwasher

Nul, Hex Nyl, 1/4-20 Thd

Cam, Brake Arm

Bolt, Carriage, 1/4-20x5!8 In

Flalwasher

Locknut, Hex, tl4.20 Thd

Rod, Brake Arm

Pad, Brake

Spring, Tension

Lever, Idler Arm Traction

Screw, HHC, 5/16- ! 8x3/4 In

Flatwasher, 328xl 38x 075

Bushing, Idler Lever

Nut, Hex Nyl, 5/16q8 Thd

•tridicates Standard Hardware Items

318790-313993 O'

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

ENGINE COMPONENTS REPAIR PARTS

Re! Item!No 1

Page 32

Rel item No 1

Page 34

REE

NO.

PART NO. PART NAME

326712

302636

71060

579857

578733

579855

579854

579932

579861

53715

581264

50677

71O63

71015

Engine, Craltsman, Model No

HSSK50-67326L (See Engine

Repair Parts list)

Screw, HHC, 5/ _6-18x1-1/4 In

Lockwasher, Split, 5/16x 58x 08

Bracket, Bef/Guide

Screw, HHC, 5116-24x5!8 tn

Washer, Crankshaft

Pulley Half

Belt, Traction Drive

Fiatwasher, ,752x 91x 02

Pulley, Engine

Be!l, Auger Drive

Flalwasher, 375x 1 25x, 104

Lockwasher, Split, 38tD

Screw, HHC, 3!8-24xl in

319026,3139920

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

':DRIVE COMPONENTS REPAIR PARTS

Ref item No 1,

,//.page 32

REF,

NO.

_5 1

PART NO.

579941

53703

71079

53818

579937

11871

71059

71034

583164

583206

583155

85501

73812

73811

580969

PART NAME

Lever Assembly, Traction Clutch

Bearing, Flange

Pin, Cotter

Spring, Relurn

Lever, Spring Traction Clulch

Screw, HHC, 1/4-20x5/8 In

Lockwasher, Split, 26x 50x 06

Nul, Hex, 1/4-20 Thd

Disc, Friction Wheel, T'

Zerk, Grease

Shaft, Hex Traction

Bearing Assembly, Trunion

Flalwasher• 50xl 00x 06

Ring, Relainer

Flatwasher 680xl t2x 06

REE

NO PART NAME

Indicates Standard Hardware Items

PART NO,

49562

580970

580961

580965

578962

579052

1413

70982

71060

579858

579897

581773

5383O

579893

579867

Bearing, Roller

Key, Square

Pulley, Traction Drive

Wave Washer

Flatwasher, 281xl 00x 063

Screw, HHC, 1t4-20x 63

Bearing & Retainer Assembly

Screw, WaTap, 5I!6-18xl/2 In

Lockwasher, Split, 31x 58x 08

Washer, Special

Shaft Hex & Sprocket Assembly

Hub, Friction Wheel

Wheel, Friction Disc

Sprocket, 8 Tooth, Assembly

Chain, Roller #42

318791-3139{358

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

WHEEL ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS

REE

NO.

PART NO.

580883

583012

73839

71O35

581730

579867

73840

578572

318504

7285

73826

239

PART NAME

Shaft, Axle Wheel

Sprocket & Assembly

Screw, HHC, 1/4-20x2-1/4 In

Nut, Hex Nyl 1/4-20 Thd

Bdaring, Flange

Chain, Roller

Ftatwasher, 765xl 12x 06

Bearing, Flange

Tire& Rim, 12x4 lx6

Screw, HHC, 1t4-20x1-1/2 In

Locknut, Hex, 1/4-20 Thd

Ring, Retaining

Indicates Standard Hardware Items

319037.3t8542C

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

GEAR BOX REPAIR PARTS

9i i

18_

REF,

NO.

PART NO. PART NAME

51278

51277

302628

302635

303008

302630

24274

50304

48275

581388

Case, Gear Box RH

Case, Gear Box L H

Screw, HHC, 1/4-20x3/4 In

Locknut, Wd FI, 5/!6-24 Thd

Nut, Hex Keps, I/4-20 Thd

Screw, WaTap, 3/8q 6xl/2 In

Seal, Oil

Bearing, Flange

F1atwasher, 752xl 24x 09

Shaft, Auger 22 In

INO. PART NO.

13-

171

• Indicates Standard Hardware ttems

51279

51405

431787

50221

583125

580295

454565

50684

301150-830

PART NAME

Gasket, Gear Case

Gear, Worm

Key, Woodruff #61

Bearing, F_ange

Shaft, Worm Impeller

Collar, Thrust

Pin, Spring

Bearing, Roll

Impeller Assembly

3190.343t3996 A

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

DECALS

REAR VIEW

AUGER

HOUSING

REE i

4 1

6 !

8 I

....t0 J

PART NO. PART NAME

302487

70141

70142

302922

308766

318507

308768

3902

39O3

319033

D_cal, 9" Impeller

Decal, Danger Auger

Decal, Danger Chute

Decal, Danger lnstruclion

Decal, Craftsman

Decal, 5/22 Auger Housing

Decal, Danger Stripe Chute

Decal, Traction Drive Engage

Decal, Auger Drive Engage

Decal, Gear Selector

3t9036.314005 B

CRAFTSMAN 22" SNOW THROWER 536.886531

SHIFT YOKE REPAIR PARTS

Ref.ItemNo.17, i'/i.........." '

",',

Page

4 ----_

REF ITEM

BLOWER

REF, ITEM

ENGINE

REE

NO. PART NO.

1 580769-830

2 302638

3 73826

4 318486

5 304438

6 580874

7 579944

8 580888-83O

9 71111

PART NAME

Rod, Shift

-,,,Scrdw, WdFl, 1/4-20x5t8 In

" Locknut, Hex, 1/4-20 Thd

Nut, HexJam, I/2-!3 Thd

Knob, ShiN, t/2-13 Thd

Plale, Shift Lever

Bearing, Flange

Speed Setect Rod

Locknut, Hex, 3/8-I6 Thd

*R '

I dtcates Standard Hardware Items

319032-319053 B

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER:143.834012

_301

172

173

38O

338/

328

219

_1370C

/220

421""

390 327

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.834012

ReL

No.

25A

25B

64A

t00

101

102

;03

tI0

1t9

t20

!25

Part

No.

33674B

26727

3O968

30969

28277

31334

31510

31335

650548

31426

326O0

t33342

t65o139

t30322

650561

3474O

34535

34537

33562B

33563B

33564B

33567

33568

33589

20381

32875

32610A

27241

32654

_158

29745

34126

65O76O

28545

30063

8345

650128

"27677A

34674B

27642

27897

30574

30590A

30591

30588A

29193

650488

610961

611081

650815

650863

34443A

610118

650872

650814

35557

"33554A

33016A

29313C

Part Name

Cylinder Assy (Incl Nos 2, 20. 72 8-

72A)

Pin, Dowet

Nipple, Pipe

Cap, Oil drain

Washer, Flat

Rod, Governor

Lever, Governor

Clamp, Governor lever

Screw, Hex washer hd, 8-32 x 5/16

Spring, Extension

Seat, Oil

Baffle, 8lower housing

Screw, Fil hd Sems, 8-32 x 1/2

Nut, Lock, 8.32

Screw, Hex washer hd Dudok, 1/4-20

x 5/8

Crankshaft Assy

Piston, Pin 8" Ring Assy (Std.) (Incl

Nos 41, 42 Et 43)

Piston. Pin 8" Ring Assy (.010 over-

size) (Incl. Nos. 41, 42 El- 43)

Piston, Pin 8- Ring Assy (.020 over..

size) (fncl. Nos 41, 42 8- 43)

Piston 8- Pin Assy {Std ) (lncl No 43)

Piston 8" Pin Assy (0t0 oversize)

i(Incl. No 43)

Piston 8 Pin Assy. (020 oversize)

(Inei. No 43)

Ring Set, Piston (Std.)

Ring Set. Piston ( 010 oversize)

Ring Set, Piston ( 020 oversize)

Ring, Piston pin retaining

Rod Assy , Connecting (tnct. Nos 46

8" 49)

Bolt, Connecting rod

Lifter, Valve

Dipper, Oit

Camshaft (Compression Release)

Extension, Blower housing

Bracket, Grommet mounting

Screw, Pan hd. taptite, 8-32 x 3/8

Grommet, Plastic

Screw, Torx T-30 Hex washer hd

Sems, 1/4-20 x 1/2

Washer, Flat

Screw, Hex hd Seres, 10-24 x I/2

Gasket, Cylinder cover

Cover, Cylinder (Incl Nos 75 8- 80}

Plug, Pipe. 1/4-18

Seal, Oil

Shaft, Mechanical governor

Washer, Flat

Gear, Governor (Inci No 8!)

Spool, Governer

Ring, Retaining

Screw, Hex hd Seres. t/4-20 x 1-l/4

Key, Flywheel

Flywheel (w/ring gearl

Washer, Belleville

Nut, Fiywheel

Sol_d State Assy

Cover, Spark plug

Stud, Solid state mounting

Screw, Torx Tq5 hex washer hd

Seres. 10-24 x 1

Wire, Ground

Gasket, Cylinder head

Head, Cytinder(lnct No 131)

Valve. Exhausl (Std } (lncI No 15D

ReL Part

No. No.

125 293t5C

126 32644A

126 32645A

127 650691

129 650818

6021A

,650694A

35395

31672

31673

"27234A

27666

31410

I 4146

35350

650128

29752

6201

650870

34583

"26756

33591

32698

33858A

203 31342

204 650649

206 510973

215 35440

219 34582

220 354,38

222 28820

223 650664

224 "33673A

260 35656A

261 29212

267 34212

268 30200

272 650735

273 33333

274 "33670A

275 35771

277 650327

285 34694

287 650884

291 30705

292 26460

298 650665

300 35584

301 36355

305 35564

307 35499

308 35539

310 35556

3!3 34080

327 35392

328 35593

130

t31 ,.

t35

t50

t51

169

170

171

172

173

174

178

181

182

183

184

185

186

200

Part Name

Valve, Exhaust (!/32" oversize) (Incl --

No 151)

Valve, Intake (Std,) (tncl No 151)

Valve, Intake (1/32" oversize) (lnd No

151}

Washer, Flat

Screw, Special hex hd. 5/16-18 x

l-!/2

Screw, Hex flange hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

Screw, Hex flange hd., 5/16-18 x 2

Spark Plug, Resistor

Spring, Valve

Cap, Valve spring

Gasket, Valve cover

Body, Valve cover

Element, VMve body

Cover, Breather

Tube, Breather

Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 10-24 x 1/2

Nut 8- Lockwasher, I/4-28

Screw, Hex hd, I/4-28 x 7/8

Screw, Hex hal, 1/4.28 x 1-11/16

Bracket, Choke

Gasket, Carburetor

Pipe, Intake

Link, Governor to throttle

Control Assy., Bracket (lncL Nos..

25A, 25B, 203, 204 _ 206)

Spring, Compression

Screw, Fil. hal, 5-40 x 7/t6

Terminal Assy

Knob, Speed control

Rod, Choke

Knob, Choke control

Screw, Fil hd Sems, 10-32 x 1/2

Screw, FiL hd Sems, 1/4.20x lq9/32

Gasket. Intake

Housing, Blower

Screw, Hex hd. Seres, t/4-28 x 7/16

Bracket, Hold down

Screw, Hex washer hd self-tap Seres,

10_24 x 9/t6

Screw, Hex hd Seres, tapthe, 10-24 x

3/8

Bracket, Carburetor cover

Gasket, Exhaust

Muffler {lncl No 274)

Screw, Fil hd. Seres, I/4-20 x 2-1/2

Cup, Starter

Screw, Hex washer hd.. 8-32 x 1/2

Line, Fuel

Clamp, Fuel line

Screw, Hex washer hd serf-tap Sems,

1/4-15 x 7/8

Tank Assy, Fuel (Incl Nos 292 8- 301)

Cap, Fuel tank

Tube Assy, Oii fill

"O" Ring

Clip, Oil flit

Dipstick

Spacer, Flywheel key

PIug. Starter

Key. ignition

"Indicates Parts Included in

Gasket SaL Ref No 400

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCL.E ENGINE MODEL NUMBER:143.834012

Ref Part Part

No No, No. Part Name

329

330

335

338

340

342

342A

345

350

351

352

353

370B

370C

370D

380

390

610973

35285

35072

650257

36247

30063

650675

33344

570682

32180C

35883

650884

34144

35282

35878

632107A

59O648

Part Name

Terminal Assy

Wire. Ground

Cover, CarbureTor

Screw, Pan hd Seres. 8-32 x5/16

Plate. Fuel tank

Screw. Torx T-30 Hex washer hd

Seres, t/4-20 x t/2

Washer. F]a_

Baffie, Hea!

Primer Assy

Line. Primer

Extension. Baffle

Screw, Hex washe_ I-_d 8.32 x 1 Z

Decal Primer

Decal, Choke

Decal. Warning

Carburetor (Incl No 184}

Starter. Rewind

Ref..

Noo

3958

400

421

33683 B

730226

Electric Statler Kit 14388.933 (Op-

tional) Sold as accessory

Gasket Set (tncl items marked *)

Oil. 4-Cycle - SAE 5W30 (quart}

RPM Settings:

Low Speed; !550 - 1850

High Speed: 3550 - ,3850

"Indicates Parts Included in

Gasket SeT, Ref No 400

tin original production the speed con-

trol assembly is riveted to the blower

housing baffle, Replacement speed

control assembly includes screws and

nuts for mounting Replacement baffle

l_as threaded holes

CARBURETOR NO. 632t07A

-j.

I 2! 631757!

I 6| 63_036I

] 71 650506 J

! _o| 6321081

i _4| 63_B15 ]

[ _5| 630735 1

! _6! e3_B07 ]

! _a/ _o7_ I

I 20| .e3_83at

I 22 | 830739 l

I 23 | "630740 1

I 251 63t95_ j

[ 27 | "631024 t

[ 2B|. &32019 I

I 29 |"'631028 J

l 30| "_021 !

i 3_| _o22 |

i 32 | 27136A l

33 | 27554 t

i _| -3_B39I

I _, | ._o74o !

42 | 830739 I

' _[ 63o7* I

47 | '630748 J

Part Name

Throttle Shaft 8" Lever Assy

Throttle Return Spring

Throme Shutter

ThmtHe Et Choke Shutter Screw

Choke Shaft 8 Lever A_y

Choke Shutter

Choke Poeitionlng Spring

Fuel Fitting

Idle Speed Screw

Tension Spring

IdleMixture Screw

idle Tension Spdng

Washer, Idle Screw

O Ring, Idle Screw

FIoat Bow] Assy (lnci Nos 32 E_ ,3,3)

Shah Float

Flea1

O Ring, Roar Bow] to Body

Inlet Needle, Seat _t Clip {Inci No 311

Spring Clip

Bowl Drain Assy {incl NO 33)

Drain Plunger Gasket

Main Adj Screw Assy tlncl Nos 41,

42 8' 43}

0 Ring, High Speed Mixture Screw

Washer, High Speed Mixture Screw

Tension Spring, High Speed Mixture

Screw

Bowi Nut Washer

Welch Plug, idle Mixture Well

Welch Plug. Atmospheric Vent

Repair Kit {Incl Parts Marked with *}

REWIND STARTER NO 590648

12 13 10

....... 9

'"'""'Rel, Part

} No, I No,

l 159o_

l 1 t 590599A

l 2 l 59o_0

] 3 I 590615

l 4 [ 590601

I 5 ) 590598

/ 6 f _oe_

/ 7 1 69o6_7

I a I 590_45

| 9 I 590619

J 10 / 590620

) _ 1590643

l t2 t 590451A

Part Name

|Starter, Rewind

Pin, Spring (Incl No 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

Spring, Brake

Dog, Starter

Spring. bog

Pulley

Spring, Rewind

Cover. Spring

Housing Assy, Starter

Rope, Starter (Length 69" B 5/32"

dia }

Handle Assy , Starter

NOTES

OWNER'S

ANUAL

MODEL NO.

536.886531

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

5 HORSEPOWER

22" DUAL STAGE

SNOW THROWER

Optional e_ectric start

Each SNOW THROWER has its own MODEL

NUMBER found on the engine mount frame

Each ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBER

found on the BLOWER HOUSING

Always mention these MODEL NUMBERS when

requesting service or Repair Parts for your SNOW

THROWER

All parls may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck

and Company Service Centers and most Retail

Stores

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS

GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

' PRODUCT - "SNOW THROWER"

• MODEL NUMBER - 536.,886530

* ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 1438340t2

* PART NUMBER

* PART DESCRIPTION

"Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed

wilh Sears trained technicians Professional technicians

specifically trained on Sears products, having the parts,

tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge

to you_ we service what we sell -

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COn, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

325951 08/05192 Printed in U S A

Craftsman 536886531 5 HORSEPOWER 22" DUAL STAGE SNOW THROWER

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Owner's Manual

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