Craftsman 247.885500 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSHRN8.5 Horse Power26" Two-Stage Track DriveSnow ThrowerCAUTION: Before using this product,read this manual and follow al

You may have to loosen the carriage boits andhex lock nuts which secure the lower chutecrank bracket to the extension on the left side ofthe chute ass

hardwarepack.Makesuretoroutethecabletieoverthe drive cable. See Figure 13.\Figure 13Secure the left turn trigger cable to the lowerhandle using the ot

Knowing Your Snow ThrowerRead this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. CompareFigure 15 with your snow thrower to

Operating Controls(See Figure 15.)Chute CrankThe chute crank is located on the left hand side of thesnow thrower. To change the direction in which sno

Before Starting EngineFill GasD0WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and cau-tion must be used when handling or storing it.Do not fill fuel tank while the s

oWhen disconnecting the power cord, alwaysunplug the end from the three-hole, groundedreceptacle first.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.Make sure

Operating Snow ThrowerTo Engage Drive• With the engine running near top speed, moveshift lever to one of six FORWARD positions ortwo REVERSE positions

General RecommendationsoAlways observe safety rules when performingany maintenance.The warranty on this snow thrower does notcover items that have bee

IMPORTANT:Keepallgreaseandoiloffofthefrictionwheelandthedriveplate.Shifting Mechanism• Lubricate the shifting mechanism and pivotpoints on the shift r

Engine MaintenanceEngine OilOnly use high quality detergent oiI rated with APIservice classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity

Content Page Content PageWarranty Information 2 Maintenance 17Safe Operation Practices 3 Service & Adjustment 20Accessories 5 Off-Season Storage 2

WARNING: Always stop the engine, dis-connect spark plug wire and move it awayfrom the spark plug before performing anyadjustments or repairs.Never att

upper hole in the shift lever,TractionDriveClutchShiftLeverChute DistanceControlAugerUpperHoleShiftLeverSpringWasherRodFlatWasherClipHairClipFiatWashe

offthepulleys.SeeFigure25.FrontAugerDrive Belt\_pulleyFigure 25To remove the front auger drive belt, push theidler pulley to the left and lift front a

with the bell washer and hex bolt. See Figure 28.Sprocket Shift RodAssemblySpacerBearingWashe_ShaftCarburetorWARNING: If any adjustments are made toth

Ifyoursnowthrowerisleftunusedfor30daysorlonger,it needstobepreparedforstorage.Also,attheendofthesnowseason,youshouldfollowthesamesetofinstructionsands

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION1. Shift rod out of adjustment ...i. Remove washer and pin. Turn ferruleclockwise one turn and reinstall.

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 8.5 H.P. SNOWTHROWER MODEL 247.885500-O@26

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Craftsman Engine Model No. 143.988501 for CraftsmanSnow Thrower Model 247.885500Recoil Starter13Recoil Starter (Optional)...Part ...No. N

oohand in the discharge or collector openings. Use astick or wooden broom handle to unclog thedischarge opening.Take all possible precautions when lea

Forthe repair or replacement parts you needdelivered directly to your homeCall 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week1(1-800-366-7278)Forin-homemajorbrandrepairs

These accessories were available when the snow thrower was purchased. They are alsoavailable at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers

Lay the hardware pieces from the hardware pack on the figure here and you will have automatically sorted theseaccording to the steps of the assembly p

/ChuteTraction DriveControlHandlePanelHandlesRearFrontCrank_ ShiftRodFigure IIMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil, butwithout gasoline, in

othrower using 5/16 x3/4" hex bolt and lockwasher from the hardware pack (group A onpage 6). Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 2.LockWasher

Attaching Shift RodPlace the shift lever in the sixth (6) speedposition.Place the bent end of the shift rod into the hole inthe shift arm assembly. Se