Craftsman SNOWTHROWER 536.8884 Operations Instructions

9 Horsepower26 Inch Dual Stage120V. Electric StartSNOW THROWERMODEL NO.536.886260Caution:Read and follow all Safety Rulesand Operating Instructions be

SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY1. Turn crank assembly counterclock-wise until it stop.2. Position snow chute on inside ofsnow chute flange and align thethree hole

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROW

The operation of any snow thrower canresultin foreign objects beingthrownintothe eyes, which can resultin se-vere eye damage. Always wear safetyglasse

Klick PinUnlockedPositionSingle Wheel DriveFigure 13NOTE: Make sure that the klick pin isin the single wheel drive position of theaxle only and not th

Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.1. Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh,clean, unleaded r

.Push the primer button while cov-ering the vent hole as follows: Re-move finger from primer buttonbetween primes.Do not prime if temperature above50

2. Release the starter handle and let itsnap back against the starter.If the engine still fails to start, repeat thetwo previous steps until the engin

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSERVICERECORDSFill indatesas you Beforecompleteregular Eachservice. Use OftenCheck Engine Oil Level! Change Engine Oil]]ghten

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSHORSEPOWER 9 HPDISPLACEMENT 19.34 cu. in.GASOLINE 4 quartsCAPACITY (unleaded)OIL CAPACITY 5W3020 oz capacity);PARK PLUG: Champio

drive plate or friction wheelcome incontact with grease or oil, damage tothe friction wheel will result.Shouldgrease or oil come in contactwiththe dis

WARRANTY STATEMENT ...SAFETY RULES ...INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ...ASSEMBLY ...OPERATION ...MAINTENANCE ...

,_ WARNING: Always discon-nect the spark plug wire andplace it where it cannotmake contact with spark plug to pre-vent accidental starting when mak-in

HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUSTTHE CABLESThe cables are adjusted at the factoryand no adjustment should be neces-sary. If the cables have becomestretched or a

raction Drive BeltIdler PulleyAuger DriveBeltGuideDrivePulleyLoosenthis nutFigure 233. Loosen the nut on the idler pulleyand move the pulley toward th

.Remove the old auger drive belt.Replace the auger drive belt withan original factory replacement beltavailable from an authorized servicecenter.9. in

HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDE1. Disconnect spark plug wire.2. Remove the screw. Remove thebelt cover. See Figure 22.3. Engage the auger drive lever.4.

position for the friction wheel. SeeFigure 30.Leverl _,@ -"_Spring_ / JFigure 302. Install the bottom panel. SeeFigure 28.3. Tighte_ the bolts on

12. Fasten the bearing plates usingthe four bolts removed earlier.13. Make sure the hex shaft turns free-ly.14. Check the adjustment of the frictionwh

2. Be surespark plug is clean andfree of foreign material. Check elec-trodes gap with a wire feeler gaugeand reset gap to 0.030" if neces-sary. S

_b ARNING: Never store yoursnow thrower indoors or inan enclosed, poorly venti-lated area. If gasoline remains in thetank, fumes may reach an openflam

TROUBLE CORRECTIONDifficult starting Replace sparkplug,CAUSEDefectivespark plug.Water or dirt infuel system.Engine runs erraticEngine stallsEngine run

TRAINING1. Read the operating and service instructionmanual carefully. Be thoroughly familiarwith the controls and the proper use of theequipment. Kno

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260FRAME ASSEMBLYENGINE MOUNTS TO FRONT HOLESON THE FRAME12-13-4553545960Key No.101213414243444553545758596

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY319051Key No.6789DescriptionMOTOR, STARTERSCREWSCREWCORD, STARTERPart No.62186216

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260FRAME ASSEMBLY108111109-14091908888911199 ...148Key No.8O889O91103105106108109110111140141145146

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY-3413O53O63273033103203O4312311Key No. Description Part No.300 CASE, GEAR, RH 10577301

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260DRIVE COMPONENTS192 190 19119! \ 198211X 195196 193217221215223 256277223271243226225226249250255224 229

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260DRIVE COMPONENTSKey No. Description Part No.190 LEVER, ASSY TRACTION CLUTCH 761820191 BEARING, FLANGE 53

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY500KEY# 500 IS A WELDMENT ANDINCLUDES TWO SIDE PANELSREF.5OO544339972F-O01088J 36

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLYKey No.48O48148246549049149349950O_0251051151452O521522523524525526527540541544Des

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY582-593597594 596595REF. KEY# 600I608 -F--O01088J 38337160

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLYKey No. Description Part No.582 BOLT, 5/16-18 X.75 340720583 WASHER, PLASTIC 120

13.14.15.Never operate the snow thrower near en-closures, automobiles, window wells,drop-offs, and the like without proper ad-justment of the snow dis

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260HANDLE ASSEMBLY72O733731734728725725 755-F-O01088J 40339622

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260HANDLE ASSEMBLYKey No.72072472572672772873O731733734739740741743744745746750751752753754755756757F-O0108

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260WHEEL ASSEMBLY678673673 """...Key No.650652653654655656671673675676677678679F-001088.1D

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260SHIFT YOKE ASSEMBLY790 --791 80179281 812Key No,7907917927957968OO8018O2811812813F-001088JDescriptionROD

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260CHUTE CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY85685585485585O860862863867 863i864 873 '_866874F-001088JKey No. Descript

CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260DECALSVIEW FROM AU(HOUSING REAR-830831828824I []F-O01088JVIEW FROM AUGERFRAME REARKey No.821823824827828

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.01900318\7 ¸877069224,219, . 220328 _370G2526282370CF-OO1088J 46

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION0 RPM High 3550 to 3850 65 650128 Screw, 10-24

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003149A 35862 Valve Spring Cap 298 650665 Screw, 1/4-15 x 7/8"150 27881 Valve Spring 300 34156A Fuel

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Drive Clutch rd Rev_erse Auger Clutch Auger Collector EngageI÷61 /Push To Engage FuelElectric StarterOil Fuel Oil MixtureDischarge DOWNDischarge UP Di

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003KEY PARTNO. NO.6400521 631776A2 6319706 6317787 65050610 63211214 63217415 63073516 63216417 65041718

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.01900316 2631J_'II\105A1 2F-OO1088J 52

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION0 33329D Electric Starter (110 Volt)1 33451 Dust Cover2 33842 Retainer Ring

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Contents of Parts Bag (actual size)1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown)1 - Warranty Card (not shown)2 - Parts

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size)1- Crank Assembly2- Ignition Keys(Attached to engine in plastic hag)1-Snow Chute Assemblyml II

2. Remove and discardthe packingmaterial from around the snowthrower.3. Cut down all four cornersof the car-ton and lay the panelsflat.4. Rollsnow thr

7. Install the 3/8" flatwasher and the3/8" nylon Iocknut loosely on theeye bolt.8. Carefully remove cotter pin, clevispin and universal join