Craftsman 247.886640 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual5.0 Horse Power24" Two-Stage Wheel DriveSnow ThrowerModel No.247.886640CAUTION: Beforeusing this product,read this manual andf

Knowing your Snow Thrower,_ WARNING: Be familiar with all the controlsand their proper operation. Know how to stop the machineand disengage them quick

Before StartingWARNING: Read, understand, and followall instructions and warnings on the machineand in this manual before operating.• The engine was s

When engine starts, release starter button, andmove choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,move choke immediately to FULL and thengradually to OFF.

To Engage Augers• To engage the augers and start throwingsnow,squeeze the auger controlgrip against the lefthandle. Release to stopthe augers.Operatin

Lubrication&WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, orinspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving parts havecome

NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30etc.) improve startingin cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result inincreased oil consumpti

Remove the frame cover underneath the snowthrower by removing six self-tapping screws. Forlocationof the frame cover, see Figure 19.• When the tractio

SkidShoe BoltsFigure 22To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts,cupped washers and hex nuts which attach it to thesnowthrower housing.See Figu

Drive Belt• Follow firstfoursteps of previous instructions.• Pull idler pulley up, and liftbelt off engine pulley andfriction wheel disc. See Figure 2

Ifthe snow thrower will not be used for 30 days orlonger, or at the end of the snow season when the tastpossibility of snow is gone, the equipment nee

Content PageWarranty Information ... 2Safe Operation Practices ... 3Hardware Pac

Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective ActionEnginefailsto start Fuel tankempty,orstalefuel.Engine runs erraticWater or dirt in fuel system.Loss of powe

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.886640Safety & Decorative Labels Map777120329777D046517771203307771203277T/$30514!1777D046507"

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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.886640IMPORTANT: For a proper workingmachine, use Factory Approved Parts.V-BELTS are specially designe

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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.886640Key No.12345679101112131415161718192O21232425Part No. Description705-5234 Clutch Lever Assembly

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 5.0 H.P. SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.8866402737/ 39Drive ClutchCable137 1141 5 Auger ClutchCaSle2610NOTE: For paintedparts, please refertot

CRAFTSMAN ENGINE 143.015007 FOR SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.886640II31.1_- 25KeyNo.012671014151617182020A252728293031323336374044474860Part No. Description

This symbolpoints out important safety instructionswhich, if not followed, could endangerthe personalsafety and/or property of yourself and others. Re

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CRAFTSMAN ENGINE 143.015007 FOR SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.886640Recoil Starterm k-, 13__, 14Pad No.590742590740590616590617590645A590647590535;5905745907

6. Donot operate machine while under the influence ofalcoholor drugs.7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Donottouch.8. Exercise ext

Lay outthe hardware according to the illustrationbelow for identificationpurposes. Part numbers are shown inparentheses. (Hardware pack may contain ex

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snowthrower are determined from behind the unit in theoperatingposition.UnpackingRemove staples fromtop

(Usehardware group A.)• Insert one each of hex bolt (B) and lock washer (C),from Group A of the hardware pack, through thebottomhole in left handle an

AWARNING: Do not over-tighten the clutchcables. Tension on either cable in thedisengaged (up) position may override thesafetyfeatures of the machine.C

Adjustthe chute directional control bracket so thatthe spiral on the chute directional control fullyengages the teeth on the chute assembly. SeeFigure