CR(IFT5MRN 5.0 Horsepower 21 Inch Single Stage Auger Propelled SNOW THROWER Electric Start Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Warranty Safety Rules, ■ Contents of Shipping Carton Assembly Operation Maintenance 2 2 2-4 4 5 6-10 11 Service and Adjustments Storage T roubleshooting Snow Repair Parts Engine Repair Parts Spanish (Español) Parts Ordering/Service 12-15 16 • 17 18-24 25-29 30-46 Back Cover WARRANTY STATEMENT LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is main tained, lubricated, and tuned up according
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as electric starter kits, etc.). . • Never operate the snow thrower without good visibiiity or iight. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run. • This snow thrower is for use on sidewaiks, driveways, and other ground level surfaces. CAUTION: should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces.
REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor). Turn key to OFF position and remove key to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the snowthrov\/er for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating it. • If snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position.
ASSEMBLY A. CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while assembling snow thrower. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 - Knife to cut carton The figure to the right shows the snow thrower completely assembled. References to the right or left hand side of the snow thrower are from the viewpoint of the operator's position behind the unit. TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON • Locate and remove container of Crafts man 2-cycle oil. • Remove the inserts positioned around the unit and the packing material.
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 familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. . SPARK 10 f PLUG ACCESS Etecric Ignition Off Ignition On Start 40:1 Oil/Fuei Mixture Spark Piug Choke Control - Used to start a cold en gine.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER • To stop the auger, release the auger control bar. NOTE: If the auger continues to creep, refer {To Adjust Auger Control Cable paragraph on page 11). • To stop the engine, turn key to the OFF position. TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE • Turn the chute control rod to set the direction of the snow throwing. • Loosen the tee knob on the chute deflector and move the deflector to set the distance. Move the deflector (UP) for more distance.
DO NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK WITH GASOLINE THAT DOES NOT HAVE OIL MIXED IN IT. SHAKE THE GASOLINE CONTAINER BEFORE EACH FILLING OF THE FUEL TANK. Oil (1/2 cup or 3.2 pz.) d Gasoline (1 U.S. Quart) +^ WHWWWgBBBH ™ssssm 1 U.S. gallon container ^ GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE Mix gasoline and oil as follows; • Pour 1 U.S. quart of fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline to a gallon gasoline container. • Add 3.2 02 of clean, high quality. Crafts man two-cycle oil into the gasoline container (One 3.
• As engine warms up and begins to • Move the choke control to the FULL operate evenly, move the choke control position. slowly to the OFF position. If the engine • Push the primer button while covering the falters, turn to 1/2 choke until it runs vent holes as follows: (Remove finger smoothly, then move to OFF position. from primer button between primes). NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a One time if temperature is above 50° F.
SNOW THROWING TIPS WET PACKED SNOW • This snow thrower will propel itself • Move slowly into snow of this condition. forward when the handle is raised The greater the depth, the slower you enough to cause the auger blades to should go. When it appears that the wet, contact the ground. The auger should packed snow is causing the auger to slow stop when auger control bar is released. down and the chute to clog, back off and If it does not, refer to Adjust Auger begin a series of short jabs into the snow.
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SCHEDULE SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you complete regular service Before Each Use After firsM2 Hours Before As Needed Storage SERVICE DATES Begin Each Season Tighten Alt Screws & Nuts Check Spark Plug Check Drive Belts Lubricate Chute Control Flange Check Fuel Drain Fuel GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to op erator abuse or negligence.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The carburetor on this snow thrower is not adjustable. IMPORTANT: If you think the carburetor is not operating properly, contact your nearest Craftsman service center. A CAUTION: Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed. Over speeding the engine may increase the danger of personal injury and wilt void the engine warranty.
• Remove the gas cap. _ ,. . . _ Screws to be to be Top Cover removed from Top • Remove the two bolts and nuts from the Bolts removed from / _____Xover front lip of the top cover. Use a flat head Top Cover screwdriver and a 3/8" wrench. See figure on this page. • Remove the bolt from the front right side. Use a 5/16“ and 3/8" wrench. • Remove the four screws on the left side of the top cover. Use a large flat head screwdriver. See figure on this page. • Remove the bolt from the front left side.
c- -1 *. Pulley Screw and nut to be loosened , ><£ngine Pulley , Brake Pad e!t Guide rake Roller Belt Guide Brake’ Roller Dri\i‘e Belt TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT The drive belt on this unit is of special construction and must be replaced with the same type belt available at your nearest Craftsman Service Center. • Remove the belt cover. See to Remove the Belt Cover paragraph on page 13. • Move belt guide away from belt. See next figure. Belt may come out without loosening belt guide.
• Slide the auger assembly out of the bearing assembly on the right side of the snow thrower. • Tip the auger assembly enough to allow it to slide out of the auger housing. • Install the new auger assembly in reverse order of removal. TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG NOTICE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer ence-Causing Equipment Regulations. NOTICE: This engine complies with all cur rent Australian and New Zealand limitaions regarding electromagnetic interference.
STORAGE A WARNING: Never store your snow thrower indoors or in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area. If gasoline remains in the tank, fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light from a furnace, 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. Carburetor Bowl Drain SNOW THROWER STORAGE • • Thoroughly clean the snow thrower. • Lubricate all the lubrication points. See the Maintenance section, page 11.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE Difficult starting CAUSE Defective spark plug CORRECTION Replace defective plug Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE Move choke lever to OFF positon Clean fuel line; check fuel sup ply: add fresh gasoline (gasoline/oil mixture if 2-cycle engine) Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel Engine runs erracticaily or Loss of power Excessive vibration Blocked fuel line or low on fuel Water or dirt in fuel system Loose parts; damaged impeller Damaged auger
CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY FiEF. BOTTOM COVER Note: Always use original equipment parts. Us© of service/replacement parts other than original parts may void your warranty. REF. NO. PART NO. 15 16 17 18 930 57569 311633 414106 271163 56023 761893 All unnumbered items are interchangeable with opposite side PART NAME Retainer, .31IDx.62x.03 Screw. #8-32x3.
CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 ENGINE/DRIVE ASSEMBLY BOLT PATTERN ON FRAME BRACKETS ARE LOCATED TO THE OUTSIDE HOLES. ^ 11 22 21 6t- 75 334339D REF. NO. PART NO. 10 ENGINE 11 12 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 41 42 180077 120638 333970 180077 120638 579052 73826 334079 71071 120638 710312 313444 333594 71391 313473 12342 312300 320077 333594 71391 REF. NO. PART NO. PART NAME Engine, Model 143.995071 (See Engine pages) Screw, 5/16-18X.
CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 FRAME ASSEMBLY REF. NO. PART NO. 80 81 90 91 92 100 101 102 107 108 109 110 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 333769-853 333767 333987 180044 782585 333749-853 180020 782585 302628 71067 73826 333739 340300 323363 47345 335351 323387 56679 335906 PART NAME Frame, Side RH Frame, Side LH Channel, Frame Support Screw, 1/4-20x2.00 Nut, 1/4-20 Reghexctrik Bracket, Fuel Tank 1.5 Qt Screw, 1/4-20X.75 Nut, 1/4-20 Reghexctrik Screw, 1/4-20X.75 Washer, Flat .281x.63x.
CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 BELT COVER ASSEMBLY йисЕН HOlJFlNn 337370E REF. NO. PART NO. 120 340097 121 313685 122 761538 124 578109 125 761539*853 126 313674 127 71067 128 782585 130 57587 131 333643 140 56992 141 313683 142 300193 143 49643 145 54601 146 335507 147 271172 PART NAME Cover, Bottom Screw, 1/4-14X.75 Panel, Spark Plug Access Nut, 1/4*10 Speed J Type Panel, Control Screw, 1/4-20x1.25 Washer. Flat.281x.63x.
CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 511512 483 520 REF. NO. PART NO. 480 481 482 483 490 491 492 493 510 511 512 513 520 520-2 520-6 520-8 520-10 529 530 531 532 533 534 540 541 340091 302628 71067 73826 55323 577707 302628 302635 577023 710263 71067 302635 327072 302565 49838 335992 307049-853 580251 43846 334287 579052 71067 73826 578101 313670 PART NAME Auger Housing Assy. Screw, 1/4-20X.75 Washer. Flat .28lx.63x.
CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 WHEEL ASSEMBLY REF. NO. PART NO. PART NAME 650 651 660 661 662 Axle, Shaft Washer, Rat .391x1.00x.l2i Tire & Rim 7x1.50 Washer,Flat .391x1,00x.125 Ring, Retaining 313678 583409 760713 583409 577598 314097C 662 REF. NO. PART NO. 740 313449 741 313441 742 313448 743 308146 744 313471 750 333909-853 751 313674 752 71067 REF. NO. 753 760 761 762 763 764 765 PART NAME Cable, Upper Control 11.95 Brkt, Cable Adjust Cable, Lower Control 16.
CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 DECALS REF. NO. PART NO. 821 822 823 824 826 828 829 830 831 835 340737 761568 761569 761658 69880 318494 761078 70142 70141 761150 PART NAME Decal, Electric Start Decal. Das 21 "ES Sears Decal. Spark Plug Access Decal, Deco5/21ES Decal, Warn Hot Muffler . Decal, Choke Decal, Danger Stripe Decal, Danger Chute Hand Decal. Danger Auger Foot Decal, Auger Control Bar 344251A CHUTE CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY ^57 ,, sse 854 ' '■ 858 852 REF LOWER HANDLE REF. NO.
CRAFTSMAN 2-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.
CRAFTSMAN 2-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.995071 REF.
CARBURETOR NO. 640088 1T 48'^^! r«“ I 29 1 31^«* REF. PART# 1 6 7 632538 631621 650506 10 14 15 16 25 632734 631815 630735 632164 631951 26 27 28 29 30 632386 631024 632019 631028 631021 31 32 33 36 37 40 44 48 631022 27136A 27554 640080 632547 640089 27110 631027 ■30 iJ PART NAME THROTTLE SHAFT & LEVER ASSY THROTTLE SHUTTER THROTTLE & CHOKE SHUTTER SCREW CHOKE SHAFT & LEVER ASSY CHOKE SHUTTER CHOKE POSITIONING SPRING FUEL FITTING FLOAT BOWL ASSY (INCL. NOS.
STARTER NO. 590743 ■Ì4 ■ 12-^/ — —6 —3 REF. PART# PART NAME 3 6 7 8 11 12 590743 590740 590616 590617 590645A 590643 590535 13 14 590701 590741 STARTER, REWIND RETAINER • DOG, STARTER SPRll^JG, DOG PULLEY & REWIND SPRING ASSY HOUSING ASSY, STARTER ROPE, STARTER (LENGTH 98‘ & 9/64" DIA.
ELECTRIC STARTER NO. 590670 REF.
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