Craftsman SNOWTHROWER 536.8884 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualSnow Thrower6 HorsepowerElectric Start24-inch Dual StagsModel 536.881550CAUTION: Before using this product,read this manual and

_- CHECKUSTBefore you operate your new snowthrewer, to ensure that you receive thebest performance and satisfac_on fromthis quality product, please re

Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,no matter who made it, no

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrationswith your SNOW THROWE

The operation of any snowthrower canresult in foreign objects being throwninto the eyes, which can result in se-vere eye damage. Always wear safetygla

,Foreaseofmaneuverabilityinlightsnow conditions, disconnect thekllck pin from the wheel lockedposition and push into the singlewheel drive position (u

Never use engine or carburetor cleanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanentdamage may occur.RII the fuel tank only _ a fresh, dean,unleaded regular,

A ARNING:Thestarterisequippedwithathree-wirepowercordandplugandisdesignedto operateon120voltAChouseholdcurrent.It mustbeprop-erlygroundedatalltimesto

feltandthen pull rapidly to start theengine. Do not allow the recoilstarter handle to snap back. Slowlyreturn the recoil starter handle.9. If the engi

TO REMOVE SNOW FROM AUGER_IL ARNING: Do not attemptto remove snow or debristhat may become lodged inauger with your hands. Use thecleaning stick to re

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESSERVICERECORDSRII indatesasyou Before Even/ Every Eve_ Even/Completeregular Each B 2S 50 100 Ea_ Beforeservl_ Use O[t_ Hours

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSHORSEPOWER 6 HPDISPLACEMENT 206 ccBORE 68mm (2.677 in.)STROKE 56ram (2.205 in.)GASOLINE 3 quartsCAPACITY {unleaded)OIL CAPACITY(1

WARRANTY STATEMENT ...SAFETY RULES . ..*...lw**l •INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ...ASSEMBLY ...OPERATION ...MAINTENANCE .

ENGINELUBRICATIONCheck the crankcase oil level beforestarting the engine and after each eight(8) hours of continuous use. SeeFigure 18. Add S.A.E. 5W3

,_ 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 REMOVETHE SNOW HOODTo access the spark plug, the snowhood must be removed as follows:1. Remove the choke control knob(see Figure 21).2. Remove

BELT ADJUSTMENTTraction Drive BeltThe traction drive belt has constantspring pressure and does not requirean adjustment. If the traction drive beltis

HOW TO REPLACE THE BELTSThe drive belts are of special construc-tion and must be replaced with odginalequipment replacement belts availablefrom your n

BoltsMotor BoxAugerHousingFigure 28Belt GuideTraction\AugerAuger Drive PulleyAuger Drive BeltE-RingTraction DriveSpdngTractionDriveBeltTractionDrivePu

How To RemoveThe Traction Drive BeltIf the snow thrower will not move for-ward, check the traction drive belt forwear or damage. If the traction drive

BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT1. Remove spark plug wire.2. Have someone engage auger drive.3. Measure the distance between thebelt guide and bell The distances

TRACTION DRIVE CABLE ADJUSTMENT1. Run the engine untilthe fuel tank isempty and the engine stops.2. Stand the snow thrower up on thefront end of the a

HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACETHE FRICTION WHEELHow To Check The Friction WheelIf the snow thrower will not move for-ward, check the traction drive belt, th

TRAINING1. Readthisoperatingandserviceinstructionmanual carefully.Be _omu_ly familiarw_ thecontrolsandtheproperuseofthesnowthrower.Knowhowtostopthesno

How To Replace The Friction WheelIf the friction wheel is worn or damaged,the snow thrower will not move forward.The friction wheel must be replaced a

11. Remove the three fasteners thathold the frl_ion wheel to the hub(see Figure 43).12. Remove the friction wheel from thehub. Slip the friction wheel

HOW TO REPLACETHE AUGER SHEAR BOLTThe augers are secured to the augershaft w_ special shear bolts. Theseshear bolts are designed to break andprotect t

_IL ARNING: Never store yoursnow thrower with gasolineIn the fuel tank indoors or Inan enclosed, poorly ventilated area.If gasoline remains In the tan

TROUBLE CORREC_ONDifficult sta_ng Replacesparkplug.CAUSEDefectivesparkplug.Waterordirtinfuelsystem.Remove fuel TTOmfuel tank.Add fresh fuelEngine runs

('r_spageapp_ca_e_ h u.s_. and_da only,}Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), the California Air Resources Board(CARB) and the United States En

1. Warrantee PartsCoverage under this warranty ex-tends only to the parts listed below(the emission control systemsparts) to the extent these partswer

Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and AirIndex Information On Your Engine Emissions LabelEngines that are certifiedto meet the California

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550ENGINE525-225-3\25-2\ \o12820'2916\" '__!_2..13 14 /15S/ 7 118//93Ref, DrivePageRef.Auger

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550ENGINEF-0410111LKeyNo. Part No. Description1 6219 CORD, ELECTRIC2 ... ENGINE3 002x97 BOLT, CARRIAGE4 02

14. Donotoverloadthesnowthrowercapacltyby attem_ngtoclearsnow attsofestarate.15. Never operatethe snowthrower at high_ansport speeds on slippery surfa

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550FRAME169106/111Ref. EnginePage162_91/9O160162Ref.AugerHousingPageRef. DrivePageKeyNo. Part No,90 1501055

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550GEAR CASE340327326324325/324304303\3133103203O43013O3311315 314KeyNo. Part No.300 10577301 10576303 7100

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.681550DRIVEPage206\201\R_. Shift YokePage Ref. Frame f--_-_, 229Page R/e,f:_/heel 200225 \\/227/F/I 2042O3Ref.

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550DRIVEKey No. Part No.200 1501o92 YZ201 579851203 334163204 579858206 25x020207 1501100208 579868210 3370

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550DISCHARGE CHUTE6O3597601609/ 6O96O6f6116O7Ref.AugerHousingPageF-0410111L 44

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550DISCHARGE CHUTEKey No. Part No. Description582 2x100 BOLT,5/16-18 X 1.00CARG.583 71071 WASHER, FLAT584 1

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550AUGER HOUSING485480481/49155349O 5OO527522523511\526 525500\Ref. GearCase Page521520524\\_z7542 54052451

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550AUGER HOUSINGKey No. Part No. Description480 1501211 PULLEY,V4L 8.4X .67481 577400 SCREW, 5/16-18_63482

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550HANDLE73O729731766734/72974O/741746756 725757758/759745 760762F-04101 11L 48

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550HANDLEKey No. Part No.720 1501205E701721 1501206E701724 11234725 71071726 71050727 15X144728 11261729 33

Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector EngagePush To Engage Fuel 011 Fuel 011MixtureElectric StarterDischarge DOWN DischargeUP Disc

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550CHUTE ROD856855Ref. Hanole Assy\867868855j 851Ref.AugerHousingAssy870852-9/852-5852-8 852-13j 852-10852-

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550CHUTE RODKey No. Part No.852-1 1501309 YZ852-2 313431852-3 1501067852-5 579493852-6 1501306E701852-7 150

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550SHIFT YOKE796792\ 80179180O8148O2/812813F-04101 11LKey No.7907917927968oo8018o2812813814Part No,336702E7

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550PANEL770771772772Key No. Part No. Description770 1501203E201 PANEL771 002:<99 BOLT.CARRIAGE772 71O67

CRAFTSMAN 24" 6HP SNOW THROWER 536.881550WHEELS678/679673675671654678 650 . F_655Ref. Drive Page652676Key No. Part No.650 1501562652 1501089653 0

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BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE MODEL 12C113-0251-E1I 1019 LABEL KIT I_2 0615307B_ 307A_7_,_74299815A _'_I _,___- 1,oAssemblies Includo all pa

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINEMODEL 12Cl13-0251-E1KeyNo. Part No. Descdption1 699510 Cylinder Assembly2 399269 Kit-Bushing]Seal(Magneto Side)3 ,299819 S

BRIGGS & STRAI"rON ENGINE MODEL 12C113-0251-E112287 _.108s92I,7_._.1137276Q 186_3ss_121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT977 CARBURETOR GASKET SETsl_ 2

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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)*Non-Assem

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PIEZASDE REPUESTO...PIEZAS DE REPUESTO - MOTOR ...• .,. ,o=o,.REGLASDESEGURIDAD...SIMBOLOS INTERNACIONALES ...ENSAMBLAJE ...

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CONTENIDO DE LA BOLSA DE PARTES ('FAMAI;IO REAL)1 - Manual del Propietado (no se muestra)1 - Paquete de estabilizador de combustible (no se muest

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,_ WARNING: Always wearsafety glasses or eye shieldswhile assembling snowthrower.TOOLS REQUIRED FORASSEMBLY1 - Knifeto outcarton2 - 1/2 inch wrenches(

C6MO ENSAMBLAR EL MANGO YEL CONJUNTO DE LA MANIVELA1. Corte los amarres que sujetan lapalanca de cambios al mangoinfedor y mueva la pelanca a laprimer

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TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE ANDCRANK ASSEMBLY1. Cut tie holdingshift rodto lowerhandle and move shifter to the firstforward gear.2. Cut and discardthe plas

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COMO DESMONTAR LACUBIERTA PROTECTORAPare acceder ala buj{a es necesadoquitar la cubierta protectora:1. Quite el estrangulador (vea laFigure 66).2. Saq

AJUSTE DE I.AS CORREASCorrea de propulsl6nLa correa de propulsibn tiene unapresi6n de resorts constants y no re-quiem ningdn ajuste. SI note que em-pe

2. Afloje los pernos e cada lado delpanel inferior (Figura 72).3, Quite el panel inferior.\Pemo PanelinferiorPemo\\Rgura724. Quits el tornlll0 de la c

Caja delmotorAbjamientode la barrenaFigura 73Corma deGuia de la correaPoleaPoleaguiaaePolea de pmpulsi6nde la barrenaCorreade propuisi6nde la barrenad

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NOTE: If the cables have become dis-connected, connect cables as shown inFigure 7.Traction DriveCable AugerDriveCableFigure7HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE CHUTE

AJUSTES DEL CABLE DE PROPULSI6N1. Deje el motor en mamha haste quael tanque de combustible quede va-cloy el motor se pare.2. Levante el quitanieves co

C6MO AJUSTAR 0 REEMPLAZAR LA RUEDA DE FRICCI(_NC6mo revisar la rueda de frlcci6nSi el quitanieves no avanza, revise lacorrea de pmpulsi6n por tracoi6n

C6mo reemplazar la rueda de fricci6nSi la rueda de fricci6n est_ gastada odar_ada, el quitanieves nq avanza. Larueda de fdcel6n se debe cambiar de las

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Busque el Periodo de Durabilidad de Emisionesy.la Informacl6n del indicede Aire Pertinentes en su Etiquetade Emmionesdel MotorLosmotoresquasoncertific