Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° 5.5 Horse Power 24-iNCH 4-CYCLE 3-SPEED SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88255.1 • SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST ESPANOL R 27 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Visit our website: Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. www, sears,corn/craftsrnan FORMNO.
Warranty Statement ................................................. Page 2 Safety Labels ........................................................... Page 3 Rules of Safe Operation ..................................... Pages 4-5 Set Up & Adjustment .......................................... Pages 6-7 Know Your Snow Thrower .................................. Pages 8-9 Operation ........................................................ Pages 10-11 Maintenance and Service .................................
1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGIMPELLER ANDAUGER.CONTACT WITHIMPELLER OR AUGERCANAMPUTATE HANDSANDFEET. 2. USECLEAN-OUT TOOLTO UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE. 3. DISENGAGE CLUTCHLEVERS, STOPENGINE, ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLES UNTILALL MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICINGMACHINE. 4. TO AVOIDTHROWNOBJECTSINJURIES, NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE ATBYSTANDERS. USEEXTRA CAUTION WHENOPERATING ON GRAVELSURFACES. 5. READOPERATOR'SMANUAL.
chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components contain or emit DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Operation 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotatingparts, intile auger/impellerhousing or chute assembly.Contactwith the rotating partscan amputatehands andfeet. 2. The auger/impellercontrol leveris a safetydevice.Neverbypassits operation.Doingso makesthe machineunsafeand maycause personal injury. 3. The control leversmust operateeasily inboth directionsand automatically returnto the disengagedpositionwhen released. 4. Neveroperatewitha missingor damagedchute assembly.
IMPORTANT:This unitis shippedwith the enginefull of oil. After assembly,see page 10for fuel and oil details. Removing R_emoveprotectivewrapp"_g From Carton 1. Cut thecornersof the cartonand lay the sidesflat on the ground. Removeall packinginserts. 2. The upperhandleis packagedunattachedto the snowthrower, thoughconnectedby cables.Movethe snowthrowerand upper handleout of the carton. \ 3. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.
NOTE:Operationof thissnowthroweron gravelisnot recommended as loosegravelcanbe easilypickedup and thrownbytheaugercausing personalinjuryor damageto thesnowthrower.If you havetooperateit on gravel,keepskidshoe in highestpositionfor maximumclearance. Drive Cable / 1. Adjustskidshoesbylooseningtwo nutsandcarriageboltson each skidshoe,andmovingskidshoetothedesiredposition.SeeFigure5. 2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skid shoe is againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon theskid shoes.
Drive Control Starter Rope Gasoline Cap -_ Upper Chute Chute Assembly_ Clean-out Tool Chute Handle Chute Knob / Shave Plate Anger "_ Skid Shoe '-.... ,J Figure 6 _ ARNING:Be with all the controls on the snow thrower and their properoperation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage familiar them quickly. Chute NOTE:CompareFigures6 & 7 withyourequipmentand followdescriptionof controls,givenbelow,to becomefamiliarwiththeiroperation.
f"fMuffler Spark "_ Oil Fill (ydlowCap GasolineCap Clean Out Tool The cleanout tool is providedto unclogthe dischargeopening.Do not unclogdischargechute whileengine is running. x on engine block) \ X Carburetor Cow _ Choke remain behind handles until all moving parts have ARNING:Before unclogging, shut off engineand stopped completely. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Always use the clean-out tool provided.
6. Pushprimerbuttonwhilecoveringthe vent hole.Removeyour fingerfrom the primerbetweenprimes.Donot primeif temperature is above500F; primetwo timesbetween500F and 150F; and primefour timesbelow150R Before Starting Engine Engine Oil Theengine isshippedwithoil in it.Checktheoil levelbeforefirst use. Forsubsequentfill-ups,usethe grade of engineoil specifiedon page 14.To add oil: 7.
6. As thesnow throwerstarts to move,maintaina firm holdon the handle,and guide the snowthroweralongthe pathto be cleared. NOTE:It is not recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravelas loosegravelcan be easily pickedup and thrownbythe auger causingpersonalinjuryand/or damageto the snowthrower. 7. Releasethe auger and drivecontrolsto stop the snowthrowing actionand forwardmotion. 4.
General Recommendations f Shear Pin 1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performingany maintenance. 2. Thewarrantyon this snowthrowerdoesnot coveritemsthat have beensubjectedto operatorabuseor negligence.To receivefull valuefromthe warranty,operatormust maintainthe snowthrower as instructedin this manual. CotterPin ill . iii/ iiiii Skid Shoe iiiii 3. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand hardwareto makesure these are tight. _ inspecting,disengageall controlsand stop engine.
f AugerCabi_ "_ Adjustment Bracket WARNING: Performbelt maintenanceoutdoors as some gas may possiblyleakfrom the carburetoreven though you placeda sheetof plasticunderneaththe gas cap to preventthe gascap from leaking. Adjusting The Auger Cable Periodicadjustmentto the augercontrol cablemay be requireddue to normalstretchand wearon the belt.Adjustmentis neededif the augersseemto hesitatewhile turning,butthe engine maintainsspeed, or continueturningwith the augercontroldisengaged. 1.
Drive Belt NOTE:To replacetheDriveBelt, you mustfirstfollow AugerBelt instructions. Replacethedrivebelt beforereassemblingthenewauger belt. 1. Removehairpinclipand pivotrod from unit. See Figure15. 2. Maneuvercontrolarmout and disconnectdrivecable. 3. Pull idler pulleyon right handsideout, releasingtensionon drive belt. Removedrivebelt from idlerpulleyand transmissionpulley. See Figure16 4. Rotatecontrolarm in orderto maneuverbelt from unit. Remove beltand replacewith newbelt.
Check Spark Plug Cleanspark plug and resetthe electrodegap to 0.030"at least once a seasonor every 100hoursof operation;replaceevery200 hoursof operation. 1. Cleanarea aroundthespark plug base. 2. Removeand inspectthespark plug. Checkgap, makesureit is set at .030. See Figure18. 3. Replacethe spark plugif electrodesare pitted,burned,or the porcelainis cracked. NOTE:Donot sandblastspark plug. Sparkplug shouldbe cleanedby scrapingor wirebrushingand washingwith a commercialsolvent. 1..030 (.76ram)Gap 2.
If the snowthrowerwill notbe usedfor 30 days or longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snow isgone,the equipmentneedsto be stored properly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performancefromthe snow throwerfor many moreyears. Preparing Snow Thrower Preparing Engine Short-Term Storage It is importantto preventgumdepositsfrom formingin essentialfuel systemparts of the enginesuch as the carburetor,fuel filter,fuel hose, or tank duringshort-termstorage(15-30days).
Problem Enginefails to start Cause Chokenot inON position. !. MoveCheketo ONpositionl 2. Spaikp!ugwiredisconneoted. 2. Connectwire to sparkp!ug, 3, Fueltank ernptyor stale fue!. 4, Enginenotprimed. 3. Fill tank with clean,fresh gasoline. 4 Prme eng ne as instruCtedin QpeiatingYoUr SnowThrower. •5 Faiit y sark p plUg. 61 aloCkedfuellinel 5: ceanadjustgaPorrepaee 6. €leanfue!!ine, 7. Safety key not in ignitionon engine• 7. Insertkeyfully intothe switch, 1. Unit runningon CHOKE. 1.
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1 684-04037 ChuteAssembly 1 25 731-04218B 2 710-04071 3 710-0451 4 Impeller 1 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x 1.0" 1 26 CarriageBolt 5/16-18 11 27 732-0611 ExtensionSpring 1 736-0174 WaveWasher 1 712-04063 FlangeLock Nut, 5/16-18 1 28 738-0281 Shoulder Screw3/8-16 1 5 720-04072 Star Knob5/16-18 1 29 741-0245 HexFlangeBearing 2 6 731-04388A ChuteHandle 1 30 741-0309 BallBearing 1 7 731-04426A UpperChute 1 31 750-04191 Spacer 1 8 736-0159 FlatWasher.349 x .
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1 710-0449 CarriageScrew5/16-18x 2.25" 2 38 710-0664A 2 710-0106 HexScrew1/4-20x 1.25" 2 39 710-0696 3 710-1260A Screw,5/16-18x .75" 4 40 710-1245B Lock Bolt 5/16-24x 0.875" 1 4 712-04064 FlangeLock Nut1/4-20 2 41 731-08364 Belt Cover 1 5 720-04072 Star Knob 8/16-18 2 42 736-0247 FlatWasher,.4061D x 1.250D 1 6 728-0157 Cable Tie 3 43 736-0508 FlatWasher,.341D x 1.
Tecumseh 5.5 H.P.
Tecumseh 5.5 H.P.Engine LH195SP- 67517D Ref. No. PartNo. Description 1 36469A Cylinder(Incl.2,20,72& 125) 2 26727 5 30969 14 28277 15 31334 16 17 Qty Ref.No.
Tecumseh 5.5 H.P.Engine LH195SP- 67517D (Continued fromprevious page) Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty Ref. No. Part No. Description 219 34582 ChokeRod 1 312 27625 Oil Fill Plug (Incl.
Tecumseh 5.5 H.P.Engine LH195SP- 67517D 17, Ref. No. Part Nol 0 640084B Carburetor(Incl.
Manual dei operador CRAFTSMAN ° 5.5 caballos de fuerza MAQUINA QUITANIEVE VELOCIDADES DE 24", 4 CICLOS Y 3 NOmero de modelo 247.88255.1 • SEGURIDAD MONTAJE OPERACION MANTENIMIENTO LISTADO DE PIEZAS ESPAIqOL PRECAUCION: antes de utilizar este producto, lea este manual y siga todas las reglas de seguridad y las instrucciones de funcionamiento. Sears, Roebuck Visite and Co., Hoffman nuestro Estates, IL 60179, EE.UU. sitio web: www.sears.
Declaraci6n degarantia.......................... PAgina28 Etiquetas deseguridad........................... PAgina29 Reglasdeoperaci6nsegura.................. PAginas 30-31 Configuraci6n y ajuste............................ PAginas 32-33 ConozcasumAquinaquitanieve........... PAgina34-35 Operaci6n............................................... PAgina36-37 Mantenimiento y servicio...................... P&gina38-41 Almacenamiento fueradetemporadaysoluci6nde problemas ...........................................
1 .KEEPAWAYFROMROTATING IMPELLER ANDAUGER.CONTACT WITHIMPELLER OR AUGERCANAMPUTATE HANDSANDFEET, 2. USECLEAN-OUT TOOLTO UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE, ADVERTENCIA 3. DISENGAGE CLUTCH LEVERS, STOPENGINE, ANDREMAINBEHINDHANDLES UNTILALL MOVINGPARTSHAVESTOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERVICINGMACHINE, Este sirnboloindicainstrucciones de seguridad irnportantes que de no seguirse,se podrfa poner en peligrola seguridad personaly/o la propiedadsuyay de terceros.
ponentes delvehiculo contienen o ernitenproductos quirnicos queelestadodeCalifornia considera que ADVERTENCIA: elescape delmotor deesteproducto, desuscornponentes puedenproducir cancer, defectos denacirniento u otrosalgunos problemas reproductivos. y algunoscornPELIGRO:Estarn_.quina est,.diseSada paraserutilizadarespetando lasreglasdeseguridad contenidas enestemanual. AIigualqueconcualquiertipodeequipoelectrico, undescuido o errordepartedeloperador puedeproducirlesiones graves.Estarn_.
Operaci6n IVlantenimiento y almacenamiento 1. No pongalasmanos o los piescerca de las piezas rotatorias,en la caja de la barrena/ motoro en el montajedel canal de descarga.El contacto con las piezas rotatoriaspuedeproducirla amputacionde manosy pies. 2. La palanca de control de la barrena/ motores un dispositivode seguridad. Nuncapase poralto sufuncionamiento.Dehacerlola operaci6nde la maquinaes riesgosay puedeocasionarlesiones. 3.
IMPORTANTE:esta unidadse enviacon el motorIlenode aceite. Despuesdel montaje,consultela p_tgina10 para los detallesdel combustibley el aceite. Extracci6n Q_uitela envolturaprotectora de ia unidad de la caja 1. Corte lasesquinasde la cajade cart6ny extiendalaen el piso Quitetodos losinsertosde empaque. 2. La manijasuperioresta empacadasin ensamblaren la m_.quina quitanieve,aunqueconectadamediantecables.Saquela m_tquina quitanievey la manijasuperiorde la caja. 3.
==j finales IMPORTANTE:controlelos ajustesde acuerdocon las instrucciones y realicelosajustesfinalesnecesariosantes de operar la unidad. Controleel ajustede todas las tuercasy los pernos.Si no sigueestas instrucciones,la unidadpodriadaharse. Cable de transmisi6n // // Presi6n de Neum tico // La presi6nde inflaci6napropiadaes 20 psi. Compruebela presi6n de neum_.ticoperi6dicamentey mantengala presi6nigual en ambos neum_.ticos siempre.
de la barrena Control de la transmisi6ne Tapa de la gasolina '---. Canal superior Montaje del canal Herramienta de limpiezal_ Manija del canal Perilla del canal / Placa de raspado Barrena '_"--.. ,_,., "_ Zapata antideslizante ,j Figura 6 _ DVERTENClA: familiaricese conc6modesengranar el uso de todos loslos controles de la m_quina quitanieve y con su correcto funcionamiento. Sepa c6mo detenerla m_quinay controlesr_pidamente.
_Silenciador Bujiade Llenadode aceiteTapa encendido de la gasolina m Herramienta de limp Laherramienta de limpiezaseadjuntaparadestaparla abertura de descarga. Nodestapeelcanaldedescargamientras el motorest,.en marcha. Cubiertadel carburador ADVERTENClA:antes de destaparlo, apague el motor Yaspartesm6viles se hayan detenidocompletamente. permanezcadetr_sde lasmanijas hastaque todas Nunca pongalas manos en las aberturas de descarga o de recolecci6n.Utilicesiempre la herramientade limpiezaque se adjunta.
Antes de encender el motor 6. Presioneel bot6ndel cebadormientrascubreel agujerode ventilaci6n.Quitesu dedo del cebadorentre un cebadoy otro.No cebe si la temperaturasuperalos 50°F;cebedos vecesentre50°F y 15°F;y cebe cuatrovecespor debajode 15°R Aceite del motor El motorseenviaconaceiteen el motor.Compruebeel nivelde aceite antesdel primeruso.ParalosIlenadossubsiguientes,useel gradode aceiteparamotorespecificadoen la p_tgina14.Paraagregaraceitel: 7.
6. A medidaque la mAquinaquitanievecomienzaa moverse, sostengafirmementela manijay guie la mAquinaa Iolargo del caminoque desealimpiar. 7. Suelteloscontrolesde la barrenay la transmisi6npara que la mAquinadeje de quitar nievey de desplazarsehaciadelante. NOTA:suunidadestAequipadaconunembragueen latransmisi6n. Si lasruedassedetienenmientrastratadedescargargrandesvolOmenes de nieve,inmediatamente desengrane el controlde latransmisi6ny dejequelasbarrenasqueestAngirandodescarguennievede la caja.
Recomendaciones f generales Pasadorde cuchilla 1. Respetesiemprelasreglasde seguridadcuandorealicetareasde mantenimiento. 2. La garanfiade esta m_.quinaquitanieveno cubreelementosque hanestadosujetosal realusoo negligenciadeloperador.Pararecibir el reembolsototalde la garantfa,el operadordeber_tdarmantenimientoa la m_.quina quitanievecomose indicaen estemanual. 3. Reviseperi6dicamentetodos los sujetadoresy los elementosde ferreteriay compruebeque esten bien ajustados.
f M_nsulade 2. Drenela gasolinadel tanquede combustiblepor debajode V2 tanqueohaga funcionarla m_.quinacon menosde medic tanque, o coloqueun trozode pl_tsticodebajodel tap6nde Ilenadodel combustiblepara evitar unaperdidade gasolina. "'_ ajuste del cable de la barrena _ al aire libre,yaque es posibleque hayap_rdidas deDVERTENClA: combustible drel carburador inclusocuandose ealiceel mantenimientode lacorrea ubicaun trozo de pl&sticobajo latapa deIlenadode combustibleparaevitarque _ste sufra perdidas.
f NOTA:si no reemplazala correade la transmisi6n,procedaal paso5 en la secci6n"Correade la transmisi6n'. Correa de ia transmisi6n NOTA:para reemplazarla correade la transmisi6n,primerodeben seguirselasinstruccionesde la correade la barrena.Reemplacela correade la transmisi6nantes de volvera ensamblarla nuevacorrea de la barrena. 1. Retireel brochede horquillay gire la varillaalej_mdolade la unidad.Vea la figura 15. 2. Saqueel brazode controlhaciafueray desconecteel cablede la transmisi6n. e 3.
f NOTA:aunquelosaceitesde viscosidadmOltiple(5W30,10W30etc.)meoranel encendidocuandoel climaes frio,losmismostambienaumentan e consumode acetecuandoseusana m_.sde32°RCompruebee n ve de aceitede la m_tquina quitanieveconmayorfrecuenciaparaevitarque el motorresultedahadopor operarconun nivelde aceitebajo.Consultela tablade viscosidadqueapareceen la figura17. 2 Controle la bujia Limpiela bujia y ajusteel espaciode electrodosa 0,030"al menos unavez por estacl6no cada100 horasde funcionamientcreempI_.
Si no sevaa utilizael equipodurante30 diaso m_.s,o si esel finalde la temporadade nievey ya noexisteposibilidadde quenieve,es necesario almacenarel equipode maneraadecuada.Sigalas instrucciones de almacenamiento quese indicana continuaci6n paragarantizarel rendimientom_tximode la m_tquina quitanievedurantemuchosahos. Paraevitarproblemascon el motor,el sistemadel combustibledebe ser vaciadoantesde almacenarla m_tquinadurante30 dias o m_ts.
Problema Causa El motnrno_rranc_ " " "" 1. Lapalancadeobturaci6nnoest_.enla posici6nON (encendido). 2. Sehadesconectadoelcabledelabujfa. 1 Ponga apaancadeobturac6nen posici6nON (encendido)i 2 Conectee cabea abufa 3. El tanquede combustibleest,. vacio o el 3. Ueneeltanquecongasolinalimpiay fresca: c°rnbus!ib!ees ViejO_ 4, El motorno est,. cebado. 5. La bujia no funcionaCorrectamentel & Lalineadel combustib!eest,.blOquead& 7.
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