Craftsman 247.888160 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMR6.5 Horse Power24" Two-Stage Wheel DriveSnow ThrowerModel No.247.888160CAUTION: Beforeusing this product,read this man

NOTE:The right side cable tie must be used to keepcable from coming in contact with the moving shift armfrom the transmission.Lamp Wiring• Wrap the wi

Read this owner's manual and safety rules beforeoperating your snow thrower. Compare illustrationbelow with your snow thrower to familiarize your

Before Starting EngineFill Gas_, WARNING: Gasoline is flammable andcaution must be used when handling orstoring it.Do not fill fuel tank while the sno

restarted only when it has cooled to a safetemperature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes).• When the engine starts, release the starter buttonand slowl

• While the auger control is engaged, squeeze thetraction drive control to move, release to stop. Donot shift speeds while the drive is engaged.NOTE:

General RecommendationsAlways observe safety rules when performing anymaintenance.The warranty on this snow thrower does not coveritems that have been

Shifting Mechanism• Lubricate the shifting mechanism and pivot pointson the shift rod with engine oil at least once aseason or after every 25 hours of

WARNING: Always stop the engine of the • Disconnect chute directional control assembly atsnow thrower, disconnect spark plug wire and the discharge ch

the rear auger belt will come off the pulley.Maintain control of the frame assembly whilepulling it.Remove the two belts from the two engine pulleys.F

FrictionFrictionWheel DiscCoverFigure 25Friction Wheel Rubber• Check the rubber on the friction wheel after 25hours of operation, and periodically the

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

• Align the hex shaft with the right hand bearing andcarefully guide the left hand bearing into the leftside of the housing.• Reassemble the drive cov

Shift RodTo adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.• Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from theshift handle under the handle panel.• Place shi

Trouble Possible Cause(s)Enginefails to start Fueltank empty,or stale fuel.Engine runs erraticBlocked fuel line.Choke not in ON positionFaulty spark p

Safety & Decorative Labels777120329777D00334777120729 777120728 777120727777120330777S30511777S30514777D05306777D05314(MODEL PLATE CENTEREDWITH TO

Craftsman 6.5 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.8881603638\1723 313123302934\26120/32I1271524NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list ofcolor codes

Craftsman 6.5 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.888160Key. Part No.No.1. 05931A2. 684-0039C3. 684-00654. 705-52266. 710-04517. 710-0459A8. 710-0604A9. 710-0

Craftsman 6.5 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.888160413425O2615 10410523548132047\41NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list ofcolor codes below.

Craftsman 6.5 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.888160Key No. Part No.1. 618-00432. 618-O0443. 618-05754. 656-0012A5. 684-0014B6. 684-0042C7. 684-0131A8. 71

Craftsman 6.5 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.888160NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list ofcolor codes below. Please add the applicable color

Craftsman 6.5 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.8881604Key.No.1.2.3.4.Part No. Description712-0324736-0173732-0705Hex Lock Nut: 1/4-20Flat WasherCable Guide

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICESThis symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personalsafet

Craftsman 6.5 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.88816063\9751461292745612O56196175696217265968NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list ofcolor code

Craftsman 6.5 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 247.888160Key Part No.No.1 629-00582 684-0008A3 705-5204A4 684-00665 684-01026 684-0111A7 684-01128 710-02629 71

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Craftsman Engine Model 143.026503 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.888160Key Part No.No.81 30590A82 3059183 3605786 65048889 61096190 61121692 650

Craftsman Engine Model 143.026503 for Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88816012\///./13\\11\\\3KeyNo.0 5907331 590599A2 5906003 5906964 5906015 590697

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Por un afio desde la fecha de compra cuando este expulsor de nieve Craftsman sea mantenido, lubricado ypuesto a punto de acuerdo con las instrucciones

5. Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.6. Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfl

Este simbolo senala instrucciones importantes de seguridad las cuales, si no se observan, podrian poneren peligro la seguridad personal y/o la propied

Despues de golpear un objeto, apague el motor,extraiga el cable de la bujfa, e inspeccionecompletamente el expulsor de nieve por averfas.Antes de volv

Desplieguelaferreteriadeacuerdoconlailustraci6nparafinesdeidentificati6n.LaspiezasestAnilustradasalamitaddesutamaSoaproximadamente.Losnt_merosdepiezas

IMPORTANTE: Esta unidad ha sido despachada conaceite del motor pero sin gasolina en el motor. Despuesdel ensamblado, vea la secci6n de OPERACION de es

Coloqueelpaneldelmangoenposici6nentrelosmangosdemaneraquelosextremosdelapartecurvadadelosmangosatraviesenlasranurasenelpaneldelmango.Alineelosorificio

Ajuste toda la ferreteria floja en el conjunto del mangoen el siguiente orden-primero los pernos hexagonalesal fondo del mango, a continuaci6n los per

Fijacion De La Vara De Cambios• Coloque la palanca de cambios en la posici6n desexta (6) velocidad.Control dela h_licePalanca \de cambios \ Control de

Asegure el cable del gatillo de giro a la derecha almango derecho inferior, usando el amarre de cableprovisto en el conjunto de ferreteria. Vea la Fig

Presi6n De Las Ruedas (Ruedas Neumdticas)Para fines de transporte las ruedas estAn infladas en exceso.• Inspeccionar la presi6n de la rueda, mantener

ANTESDEHACERFUNCIONARSUEXPULSORDENIEVELEAESTEMANUALDELPROPIETARIOComparelasilustracionesenesteFigura16consuexpulsordenieveparafamiliarizarseconlaubica

Lay the hardware pieces on the figure here to sort them according to the assembly procedure described later in the manual. Onlyone unit of each hardwa

Propulsor De Traccion/Seguro Del Embrague DeLa Espiral Sin FinEl embrague del propulsor de tracci6n estA ubicado en elmango derecho. Accione el embrag

• Enelcasodearranque el_ctrico solamente sigalos tres pr6ximos pasos.• Gire la perilla del regulador a la posici6n OFF.• Oprima el bot6n del cebador m

• Oprima ambos gatillos para transportar la unidadcuando el motor no esta.funcionando.NOTA: Esos controles deben usarse mientras opera sulimpiadora de

Recomendaciones Generales• Observe siempre las reglas de seguridad al efectuarel mantenimiento.• La garantfa en este expulsor de nieve no cubreartfcul

Pernos de corteRodamientosAceitar los r_)damientoso rociar lubricante ! a ad°r_C_ __:d°_._ _ cadmebiosi_!i:_jaCe:daje°j__, _ -_ pr_!raFigura 17Manteni

_, Advertencia: Antes de efectuar cualquierajuste o reparaci6n, siempre apague el motor,desconecte el cable de la bujia y al_jelo de labujia.Mientras

ServiceHelicesLas helices est_n aseguradas al eje de la espiral mediantedos pernos de corte y contratuercas hexagonales. Si ustedgolpea un objeto extr

\Arandeladeseguridatuercahexa¢\Freno dela poleaFigura 23• Parandose en la posici6n operativa, levante de lasmanijas y tire hacia atra.s el conjunto de

lospernosprisioneros.Estaspiezasdeferreterfafueronextraidasantes.Ajustebienlastuercas.• Vuelvaainstalarlacubiertadelacorreaenlapartedelanteradelmotorc

Insertelaclavijadelconjuntodelbrazodecambiosdentrodelconjuntodelaruedadefricci6ny mantengaelconjuntoenposici6n.Veala Figura29.Clavijadelconjuntodelbra

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil in theengine, but without gasoline. After assembly, seeOPERATION section of this manual for fuel selec

Preparacibn Del MotorSi la unidad va a almacenarse por mas de 30 dias,prepare para almacenamiento como sigue:,_ Advertencia: Es importante evitar que

ProblemaEl motor fun-ciona errAticoPerdida depotenciaCausa(s) posible Accion correctoraUnidad funcionando en CHOKE (REGU-LADOR)Tuberia de gasolina blo

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In U.S.A. or Canadafor in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME sM(1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de r

handlesgothroughtheslotsinthehandlepanel.Whileplacingthehandlepanel,makesureto _\_\TChut eroute chute and chute cable between the handlesunderneath th

CarriageTighten all loose hardware on the handle assemblyin the following order-- first the four hex bolts at thebottom of the handle, then the carria

Attaching Shift Rod• Place the shift lever in the sixth (6) speed.• Place the bent end of the shift rod into the hole inthe shift arm assembly. See Fi