ICRRFTSMRN®I 5 Horsepower 24 Inch Dual Stage 120V. Electric Start SNOW THROWER MODEL NO. 536.886440 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. SEARS, ROEBUCK F-001087J AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
WARRANTY STATEMENT ...... SAFETY RULES ............... INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .... ASSEMBLY ................... OPERATION .................. MAINTENANCE ............... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .. LIMITED 2 2 4 6 11 17 20 "13NO--YEAR WARRANTY STORAGE .................... 28 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART .. 29 REPAIR PARTS ............... 30 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ....... 46 SPANISH (ESPANOL) .......... 55 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE.
TRAINING , 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. 3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. 4. OPERATION 1. 2.
13. Neveroperate the snow thrower near enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop--offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away. MAINTENANCE 14. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. 2. 15. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing up. 16. Never direct discharge at bystanders allow anyone in front of the unit. or 3. 17.
Drive Clutch Forward Push To Engage Electric Starter Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Fuel Oil DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Weight Transfer Lift Handle To Engage Weight Transfer Depress Pedal To Disengage Discharge Transmission Engage Fuel Oil Mixture Discharge RIGHT Ignition Key Insert To Run, Pull Out To Stop. SafetyWarningSymbols A A DANGER Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders Away. DANGER Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders Away.
Contents of Parts Bag (actual 1 - Owner's size) Manual (not shown) 1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown) 1 - Warranty Card (not shown) 2 - Parts bags (not shown) *Non-Assembly Parts, found in toolbox located on belt cover 1- Screw, 5/16--18 x 2 in 1-Split Lockwasher 1-Flatwasher 11/321n. 1- Nut, 5/16-18 3- 5/16-18 Carriage Bolts 3- 5/1 6-18 Nylon Hex Nuts 3- 11/32 Flatwashers 1 - Shift Lever Knob (not actual size) 1 - 1/4-20 Hex Jam Nut "2- Shear Pins _1-Sta_e.
Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size) 2- Ignition Keys (Attached to engine in plastic bag) 1-Snow Chute Assembly IIIIIII I Figure 2 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. _ satety ARNING: glasses Always or eye wear shields while assembling snow thrower.
2. Remove and discard the packing materialfrom around the snow thrower. 3. Cut down all four corners of the carton and lay the panels flat. 4. Roll snow thrower off the carton by pulling on the lower handle. CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables. . 6. NOTE: If the cables have become disconnected form the clutch levers, reinstall the cables as shown in Figure 4. NOTE: Position cable through slots on shifter plate. Clutch Lever Remove the packing material from handle assembly.
7. Install the 3/8" flatwasher and the 3/8" nylon Iocknut loosely on the pin. Spread ends of cotter pin to lock in place. 11. Tighten nut on eye bolt. Make sure eye bolt is properly aligned and the crank can freely rotate. 12. Tighten all handle bolts. eye bolt. . g. Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis pin and universal joint pin from yoke end of crank rod assembly. See Figure 6. Cotter Pin Place universal joint into end of worm gear lining up large holes.
SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY 6. 1. Turn crank assembly counterclockwise until it stop. 2. Position snow chute on inside of snow chute flange and align the three holes in the snow chute with holes on snow chute flange. (See Figure 9) Turn crank assembly clockwise and make sure all carriage bolts are tight. Snow Chute \ Flatwasher Place three 5/16-18 carriage bolts from inside of chute as shown in Figure 9. (hardware is found in parts bag). 4.
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.
The operation of 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 or a wide vision safety mask for over your glasses. Manual before ARNING: Readoperating Owner's machine. Never direct discharge toward bystanders stop the engine before unclogging discharge chute or auger housing and before leaving the machine.
Klick Pin /Dipstick Unlocked Position ,, i _. NOTE: Oil level must be between full and Add mark Figure 13 Single Wheel Drive Figure 14 NOTE: Make sure that the klick pin is in the single wheel drive position of the axle only and not through the locked position. BEFORE STARTING 4. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. NOTE: For extreme cold operating conditions of 0°F and below, use a partial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier starting.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner ing the engine, be certain that you have read the following information, products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 1. Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded premium, or reformulated automotive gasoline. DO NOT use leaded gasoline. Make sure that the container you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other foreign particles.
COLD START Push the primer button while covering the vent hole as follows: Remove finger from primer button between primes. . Do not prime if temperature 50 ° F (10 ° C). above Push two time if temperature F (10 ° C) to 15°F (-10 ° C). Push four times if temperature below 15° F (-10 ° C). Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged (RELEASED) position. Move throttle control to"FAST' position. , * 3. Remove the keys form the plastic bag. Insert one key into ignition slot.
2. Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter. if the engine still fails to start, repeat the two previous steps until the engine starts. Then continue with the directions for cold start. Disconnect spark plug wire. Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge chute. Use a pry bar. SNOW THROWING TIPS 1. For maximum snow thrower efficiency in removing snow, adjust ground speed, NEVER the throttle. Go slower in deep, freezing or wet snow.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICERECORDS Fill in dates as you completeregular service, Before Each Use Check Engine Oil Level _J Often Every 5 Hours Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Each Before Season Storage SERVICE DATES Change Engine Oil "nghten All Screws and Nuts _/ _j Check Spark Plug Lubricate All Pivot Points .
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 11.0 HP DISPLACEMENT 21.82 cu. in. GASOLINE CAPACITY 4 quarts (unleaded) OIL CAPACITY 5W30 prevent rubber friction wheel contacting the drive disc plate. 6. To grease zerk, use a hand grease gun, lubricate with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease. Fill zerk only until grease becomes visible below bearing assembly located under grease zerk. DO NOT over fill. CAUTION: DO NOT allow grease to come in contract with the disc drive plate or friction wheel or damage will result.
drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with grease or oil, damage to the friction wheel will result. Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc drive plate or friction wheel, be sure to clean the plate and wheel thoroughly. NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and sprockets should be wiped with 5W30 motor oil to prevent rusting. 2. Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require additional lubrication.
raise the adjustable skids. Tighten the mounting nuts. See Figure 19. NOTE: For rocky or uneven surfaces, raise the front of the snow thrower by moving the skids down. nect the spark plug disconwire and _lb ARNING: Always place it where it cannot make contact with spark plug to prevent accidental starting when making any adjustments or repairs. maintain proper groundto WARNING: Be certain clearance for your particular area to be cleared.
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES Spring, Square End Locknut The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be necessary. If the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment will be necessary. To check for correct adjustment,disconnect the Z-fitting at the drive lever, move the drive lever to the full forward position, just contacting the plastic bumper.
Traction Drive Belt TO REPLACE Auger Drive Belt The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced with original equipment belts available from your nearest Craftsman Store. A distributor's list is supplied in the parts manual. You will need the assistance of a second person while replacing the belts.
Remove the old auger drive belt. Replace the auger drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center. . 9. 4. Pull the traction drive idler pulley away from the traction drive belt. See Figure 26. Traction Drive Belt Auger Drive Belt Install the new auger drive belt onto the auger drive pulley and onto the drive pulley. Traction Drive Pulley Belt Guide 10. Adjust the auger drive belt.
A HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire, 2. Remove the screw. Remove the belt cover. See Figure 22. 3. Engage the auger drive lever. 4. Measure the distance between the belt guide and auger drive belt. The correct distance is 1/8 inch (3.175 mm). See Figure 27. _ WARNING: 2. 3. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Remove the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. See Figure 28. 4. Loosen the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. 5. Remove the bottom panel.
position for the friction wheel. See Figure 30. Friction Wh Hub II Bolt Loosen Bolts Hex Nut Shaft Lev( 7. Figure 30 2. Install the bottom Figure 28. panel. See 3. Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. 4. Install the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. Figure 31 Remove the four bolts that hold the bearing plates on each side of the hex shaft. See Figure 32. NOTE: Take special note of the position of the washers and retaining ring on the hex shaft and the sprocket assembly.
12. Fasten the bearing plates using the four bolts removed earlier. _ar 13. Make sure the hex shaft turns freely. _-" Pin P! spalcer 14. Check the adjustment of the friction wheel. See "How To Adjust The Friction Wheel" in this section. 15. Make sure the friction wheel and the disc drive plate are free from grease or oi!. 16. Install the bottom Figure 28. _F igure 33 TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR panel. See If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest Craftsman Store.
2. Be sure spark plug is clean and . free of foreign material. Check electrodes gap with a wire feeler gauge and reset gap to 0.030" if necessary. See Figure 34. 5. To Replace: . If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds. Feeler Gauge 0.030" 1. If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper replacement spark plug. 2. Firmly tighten the spark plug in the engine. Set the gap to 0.030 inches.
snow throwerNever indoors in _ ARNING: store oryour 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 remove gasoline, run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops. . If you do not remove the gasoline, use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No. 3550.
TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace spark plug. Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel. Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line, empty gas tank, or stale gasoline Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh gasoline Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to RUN )osition. Engine runs erratic; Loss of power Water or dirt in fuel system.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 FRAME ASSEMBLY ENGINE MOUNTS TO FRONT HOLES ON THE FRAME 1213 14 45 53 59 60 69 326928 Key No. Part No. 10 Model 143.015005 ENGINE 12 SCREW, 5/16-18 WASHER, SPTLK .31X.58X.08 710024 71060 GUIDE, ROD BELT PLASTIC WASHER 3949 6711 WASHER, SPTLK .31X.58X.08 71060 SCREW, 5/16-24X SPACER 910828 762291 13 41 42 43 44 45 53 54 57 58 59 60 63 67 68 69 F-001087J Description 1.00 PULLEY, HALF 579854 WASHER, FLAT .752X.91X.02 BELT, V 3L 33.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY 319051 Key No. F-O01087J Description Part No.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 FRAME ASSEMBLY 108 111 109 -140 I 91 90 88 148 11 88 91 111 344688 Key No. F-001087J Pa_ No. Description 80 FRAME ASSY 761702-833 88 SCREW, 5/16--18X .50 780055 90 COVER, BOTTOM 583031-853 91 SCREW, 103 IDLER ASSEMBLY 762295 105 1/4-20X .63 310169 PIN, HAIR .38DIAX1.64LG 711682 106 PIN, KLIK 3/16" DIA 761761 108 ASSY.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY -341 3O5 3O6 327 3O4 310 303 32O 312 311 313996 Key No. F-001087J Description Part No. 300 CASE, GEAR, RH 10577 301 303 CASE, GEAR, LH SCREW,1/4-20X.75 10576 710025 304 305 NUT, I/4-20 NUT, 1/4-20 HEXKEPS 302635 303008 306 SCREW, 3/8-16X.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 DRIVE COMPONENTS Key No. Part No. LEVER, ASSY TRACTION 191 BEARING, 192 RING, RET E 20864 193 SPRING, RETURN 53818 195 LEVER, SPRING 579937 196 SCREW, 198 NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK 73826 210 DISC, ASSY 583163-853 211 ZERK, GREASE 583206 215 SHAFT, HEX TRACTION 583155 216 BEARING, TRUNION 85501 217 FLATWASHER, 71074 221 RING, RETEX 222 FLATWASHER, 223 BEARING, BALL 43846 224 KEY, SQUARE 71371 225 PULLEY, V3L 6.50X .
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER AUGER Key No. HOUSING 536.886440 ASSEMBLY Description Part No. 48O PULLEY, 4L 6.12X .67 762146 481 SCREW, 5/16-18X.63 577400 482 KEY, SQUARE 71371 485 SPACER, SLEEVE .676Xl .00X.53 334514 490 RETAINER, BALL BRNG 582960 491 BEARING, BALL 43846 493 SCREW, 5/1 6-18X .75 313676 499 NUT, 5/16-18 710026 50O HOUSING, ASSY 761743--848 "502 FASTENER, 309235 510 BLADE, SCRAPER 511 BOLT, 1/4-20X.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY 593 597 594 596 595 REF.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 DISCHARGE Key No. CHUTE ASSEMBLY Description 582 BOLT, 5/16-18 583 WASHER, 584 NUT, 5/16-18 71038 588 WASHER, PLASTIC 6711 592 WASHER, PLASTIC 12021 593 WASHER, 6711 594 FLATWASHER 595 WASHER, SPLITLOCK 71060 596 FLATWASHER 71071 597 KNOB, T 2/BLADE W/NUT 57171 598 NUT, 5/16-18 71037 599 CARR. BOLT, 5/16-18X1.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 HANDLE Key No. F--O01087J ASSEMBLY Description Part No. 720 HANDLE, UPPER 9552-853 724 SCR EW, 5/16-18X2.75 11234 725 WASHER, FLAT .349X.69X.066 71071 726 WASHER, SPTLK .31X.58X.08 71060 727 NUT, 5/16-18 71037 728 STOP, RED PLASTIC 11261 73O SET OF CLUTCH HANDLE LH & RH 334195 731 SET OF CLUTCH HANDLE LH & RH 334195 733 PIN, CLUTCH HANDLE 4140 734 NUT, PUSH ON CAP 3535 739 BUMPER, RECTANGLE 4049 740 CABLE, CLUTCH 28.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 WHEEL ASSEMBLY 678 673 671 655 650 678 673 318542 Key No. F-001087J Description Part No. 650 SHAFT, AXLE 580883 652 SPRKT & HUB 583012 653 SCREW, 73839 654 NUT, 1/4-20 HEX NYLOCK 780029 655 BRNG, FL 581730 656 CHAIN, ROLLER 579867 LINK, CHAIN MASTER 760504 671 FLA'I'WASH ER .765X1.12X.06 712120 673 BUSHING, WHEEL 585591 675 TIRE & RIM 318504 676 SCREW, 1/4-20X1.75 677 NUT, 1/4-20 678 RING, RE-I- 239 679 PIN, KLIK .
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 SHIFT YOKE ASSEMBLY 790-- 791 801 792 8 812 319053 Key No. F-O01087J Description Part No. 790 ROD, SHIFT 581631-853 791 SCREW, 1/4-20X.75 302628 792 NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK 73826 795 NUT, 1/2-13 HEXJAM 318486 796 KNOB, SHIFT 304438 800 LEVER, SPRING SHIFT 760564 801 SCREW, 1/4-20X.75 302628 802 NUT, 1/4--20 REGHEXCTRLK 73826 811 BEARING, FLANGED 579944 812 ROD, ASSY.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER 536.886440 CHUTE CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY 856 _855 854 862 855 850 860 863 P t 867 863 1 864 873 _ 866 874 334215 Key No. F-001087J Description Part No. 850 CRANK, ASSY CHUTE 585426 854 HANDLE, CHUTE CRANK 307399 855 FLATWASHER 309312 856 E RING 578159 860 EYE BOLT 3/8-16X6.00 581618 861 GROMMET, 148 862 BOOT 863 NUT, 3/8-16 864 FLATWASHER 865 ADAPTER, 866 FLATWASH ER .406X.81X.
CRAFTSMAN 24" 5HP SNOW THROWER DECALS 536.886440 VIEW FROM HOUSING REAR -830 828 I [] VIEW FROM AUGER FRAME REAR 344409 Key No. F-001087J Description Part No.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.015005 I "135 '" _342A I 396 .-101 277 262 370D.
CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.015005 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. o RPM High 3550 to 3850 49 32654 Oil Dipper o RPM Low 1850 to 2150 50 33158 Camshaft (BCR) 36469A Cylinder 60 29745 Blower Housing Extension (Incl. 2, 20, 72 & 125) 64 30063 Screw 64A 8345 Washer 65 650128 Screw, 10-24 x 1/2" 69 27677A Cylinder Cover Gasket 70 34674C Cylinder Cover (Incl. 75 thru 83) PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 300 35584 143.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.015005 _14 11 13 lill F-001087J Ill -7 KEY NO. PART NO. O 590742 Rewind Starter 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 Dog Spring 8 590645A 11 590647 Starter Housing Ass'y 12 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 25 13 \ IOA 5A F--OO1087J 50 15 143.
CRAFTSMAN F-OOfO87J 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.015005 KEY NO. PART NO. 0 33290E Electric Starter (110 Volt) 2 31749 Retainer Ring 3 33522 Spring Retainer 4 33769 Anti-drift Spring 5A 37332 Nut & Gear (Incl. 2) 6 35461 Drive End Cap Ass'y. (Incl. 7) 7 35450 "O" Ring 8 35912 Armature 9 0 Housing Ass'y. (Must Purchase Complete Motor) 10A 35452A Brush & Spring Card Ass'y.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 16 I I 3o 25 F-OO1087J 52 143.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE KEY NO. F-OOlO87J ENGINE MODEL PART NO. NUMBER 143.015005 DESCRIPTION o 640084A Carburetor (Incl.
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