Craftsman 944 Owner's Manual

SEARSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.944.524591Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis EquipmentICRIIFT.TMIIN°[9.5 HP27

OPERATIONGASOLINE ELECTRIC AUGERFILLER I START CONTROLBUTTON LEVERCHOKE"CON-TROLRECOIL(AUXILIARY)STARTERHANDLECHUTEDEFLECTORDISCHARGE CHUTE CONTR

OPERATIONThe operation of any snow thrower can resultin foreign objects thrown into the eyes, whichcan result in severe eye clamage. Always wearsafety

OPERATIONTO THROW SNOW (See Fig. 15)The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control leverlocated on the right side handle•• Squeeze auger contro

OPERATIONTO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 19)NOTE: The wrench provided inyourparts bag may be usedto adjust the skid plates.Skid plates are located on

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE WARM START - RECOIL STARTER• Be sure fuel shut-off valve is in the OPEN position.Your snow thrower engine is equipped with bo

I & WARNING: Do not operate snow thrower if weather conditions impair visibility. Throwing snow Iduring a heavy, windy snowstorm can blind you and

MAINTENANCEV-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OILCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50hours of operation and replace if necessary. The beltsar

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: To avoid serious injury, beforeperforming any service or adjustments:1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position.&2. P

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 24)The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If thebelts are damaged or begin to slip f

TOREMOVEWHEELS(SeeFig.25)• Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle.IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use theaxle hole closest to the

&&IMPORTANTSafe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Snow ThrowersThis snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing object

TROUBLESHOOTINGSee appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service centre/department.PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONDoes not start 1. 1. Tur

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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.524591AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY48_.515632345O414540153744 2723522055 24212010522155242717312923

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWERAUGER HOUSING I IMPELLER ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION- - MODEL NUMBER 944.5245914 191079 Pulley, Impeller5 188909 Bear

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.524591CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE19222\\31\\\25\\302029832774618\i\23 \ \',\\\9131510111214:13

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.524591CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1833342 175010103 1786744 738006005 1

REPAIR PARTSHANDLESSNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.5245917 2856153446J17 16369 '\22f/27\\\\4415 11Jj_,2o\/J.1I2425 \IIIIII\1527J17L3029 4039264

REPAIR PARTSHANDLESSNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.524591KEY PARTNO. NO.1 178675X4792 178648X4793 1794394 1788885 1696756 1804027 1786528 196333X008

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.524591DRIVE227218191718157654243342_282835 33• 3940

REPAIR PARTSDRIVESNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.524591KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1463152 738005003 1554154 174905085 1800176 1801347 1792708 192616X4799 1800

6. Whencleaning,repairingor inspectingthe snowthrower,stoptheengineandmakecertainthecollector/impellerandallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkp

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.524591CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS30\2931 3756196 2257286 10_ 242627363934355251/ \//J'/1511463o

REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.524591CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1810442 18052

REPAIR PARTSWHEELS / DECALSSNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.52459117191331\43321242326 2925 3434283214 283O10\ 12 27 •2934213323422 34)32

REPAIR PARTSWHEELS / DECALSKEY PARTNO. NO.SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 944.5245911 196752X4172 1554433 1921094 1844717 712106168 185603X4799 185602X4

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 20B414-0369-E11019 LABEL KIT ]I 48SHORTBLOCK I287 _' 842524135124725 I746742_-_11)329REP_CEME_E

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER20B414-0369-E11171,s J122 51A_13,_ _ 1278_383N;_3375351352@1298362108117 9369 !105975_ 137 (_1127_121

BRIGGS & STRA'I-rON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER20B414-0369-E17319761224 O5281288A11969472?1288_Im12301138271668188836 t!_613 _ 613A_1(_6 EMISS

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER20B414-0369-E1KEY PARTNO. NO.1 6967722 6983403 3910865 6972337 69487211 69675012 69495313 69036015 695

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 20B414-0369-E1KEY PARTNO. NO.485 695755504 695383505 691251523 695344524 691876525 695343528 6967515

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LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWERFor two (2) years from date of purchase Sears Canada, Inc. will repair or replace, at Sears opt

Just Call:1-800-4-MY-HOME ®(1-800-469-4663)24 hours a day, 7 days a weekForthe repair of major brand appliances in your own home...no matter who made

PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY IN CARTON(1) POWER(1) MULTI-WRENCH0(1) TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD(1) DISCHARGE CHUTE(1) AUGER CONTROL RODEXTRA SHEAR BOLTS AND

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONRead these instructions and this manual in its entirety beforeyou attempt toassemble oroperate your new snow thrower.Your new

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONINSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD(See Figs. 3 and 4)The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the endof the spring

ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATIONINSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE/CHUTE ROTATER HEAD(See Fig. 7)NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag maybe used to install

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR SNOW THROWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Comparethe illustrations with you