OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO. 536.885020

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

SEARS, ROEBUCK

10 HORSEPOWER

32" DUAL STAGE

TRAC-PLUS

120V. ELECTRIC START

SNOW THROWER

??Assembly

+Operation

??? Maintenance

??Service and Adjustments

??Repair Parts

AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND A

PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP,

TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS??

IMPORTANT

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE

RISK IDF INJURY. YOUR SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO _OT

ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER

ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

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BEFORE USE

???Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thor- oughly famifiar with the controls and the proper use of the snow thrower. Know how to stop the s_ow thrower and disengage the controls qHickly.

??Do not operate the snow thrower without wear- ing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

o Keep the area of operation clear of al! persons, p_rficulady small children, and pets.

??Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

=Use extension cords and receptacles as speci -. fie d by the manufacturer for all snow throwers

w_th electric drive motors or electric starting m0torsr

???Use only attachments and accessories ap- proved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower

(such as tire chains, electric start kits, etc.)

??Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and, keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

??Tl'iis snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways, and other ground level surfaces. CAUTION should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE SNOW

THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE (3ROUN D LEVEL, such as roofs of residences,

garages porches or other such structures or b_.ildings,

oCl_eck shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition.

??Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral be_fore starting the engine.

??Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel ori'.crushed rock surface.

???Let engine and snow thrower adjust to outdoor

temperatures before starting to ctear snow.,

FUEL SAFETY

??Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. o Use an approved fuel container.

??? Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.

??Fill fueltank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors??

???Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.

oNever remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

???Never store fuel or snowthrower with fuel in the

tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

OPERATING SAFETY

??Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the snow thrower and keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the snow thrower without proper in- struction_ Do not carry passengers.

=Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation orwhile performing an adjust- ment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower.

??Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

oDo not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times??

??Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, es- pecially when operating in reverse.

???Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

??Never operate the snowthrowerwithout proper guards, plates or other safety protective de- vices in place.

SAFETY RULES

???Never operate the snow thrower near glass en- closures, automobiles, window wells, drop- offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away.

??Never operate the snow thrower at high trans- port speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

???Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the snow thrower.

??Do not run the engine ihdoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous (containing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOR- LESS and DEADLY GAS).

oTake a!l possible precautions when leaving the snow thrower unattended?? Disengage the augedimpelter, shift to neutral, stop engine, and remove key.

??Do not overload the machine capacity by at-

tempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.

SAFE STORAGE

=Always refer to Owner's Manual instructions for important details if the snow thrower is to be

stored for an extended period_

eDisengage power to the auger/impeller when snow thrower is transported or not in use??

???Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

REPA1RtADJUSTMENTS SAFETY

oAfter striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, disconnect the cord on electric motors, thor- oughly inspect the snow thrower for any dam-

age, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

???If the snow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. VibratiOn is gener- ally a warning of trouble??

???Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position, before unc!ogging the auger/impeller housing or discharge guide, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

oWhen cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting_

eNever attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is run ning (except when specifically recommended by manufacturer).

???Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

???Run the snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS--ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Snow Thrower. It has been designed, engi- neered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- terlDepartment. We have competent, wel!-trained tech- nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your snow thrower properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES/'

MODEL

NUMBER 536??885020

SE_!AL

NUMBER

DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR

OF_THE SNOW THROWER HOUSING

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

ANp DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,,

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

*S.A.E. 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where tem perature is consistently 20 ?? F. or lower.

MArNTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this produ_cto Contact your nearest Sears Store for details,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLITiES

??Read and observe the safety rules,

??Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your snow thrower??

?? Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this owner'smanual.

_or two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated _nd tuned-up according to the instructions in the owner's manual Sears wilt repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship

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If,this Craftsman Snow Thrower is used for commercfal or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only _0 days from the date ot purchase??

This warranty does not cover the following:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, tire chains, drive belts _, and shear pins_

_ Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER TO

THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WAR _ RANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THiS PRODUCT IS IN LISE IN THE UNITED STATES??

T.his warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state,

!SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO Department 73lCR-W Sears Tower, Chicago, 1L 60684

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INDEX

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THIS SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH "TRAC-PLUS" AND ONLY

MOVES EFFECTIVELY WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING

If your snow thrower must be moved without the aid o! the engine, it will be easier to pull the snow thrower bank- ward by the handles, rather than pushing??

On start up, the track drive system may be tight and will loosen up as the snow thrower is used.. After first use, check the track for tension and adjust if necessary, See the Track Adjustment paragraph in the Service and Adjust-

" ment_ section of this manual.. Check track adjustment and fasteners regularly.

CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1 - Snow thrower completely assembled except for

tlfe_crank assembly, shifter lever knob, the upper h_ndte, and the chute deflector assembly.

1 - P_rts Bag Containing:

t - C)wner'sManual (Not Shown)

1 - Etectdc Starter Corc195 Fto (Not Shown)

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1 - Knife (to cut carton and plastic ties)

2 - 1/2 inch Wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

2- 9/16 inch Wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

2 - 3/4 inch Wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

t - Pair Pliers or Screwdriver (to spread cotter pin)

CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG

1 - 3/8 Inch

G

1 - 3/8 Inch

1 - 3/8 Inch

Flatwasher

Lockwasher

Hex Nut

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2 - Spare Shear Bolts

(5/16 - I8 x 2 Inch Hex Head Bolts)

2 - 5/16-t8

Locknuts

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1 - 318- 16 x 2 Inch

Hex Head Bolt

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2 ?? Cable Ties

1 -Plastic Knob

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ASS LY

Figure I shows the snow thrower in the shipping position Figure 2 shows the snow thrower completely assembled

Reference to the right and left hand side of the snow thrower is from the operator's position at the handte_

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER

FROM CARTON (See Fig 1)

eCut all four corners q_the carton fr0omtop to bottom and lay the panels flat..

???Cut the cable ties attached to the augers..

eCut and discard the ties that secure the crank assembly and place the assembly aside

???Remove the packing materialfromthe controlpaneL

=Cut and discard the packing securing the clutch cables to the lower handle1

??With two 9/16 inch wrenches, loosen (do not re- move) both bolts securing the upper and lower handles Swing the upper handle into the operating position.

NOTE: if the cables have become disconnected from the clutch levers, reinstall the cables as shown in Figure 3. e Tighten both bolts securely.

eRoll the snow thrower of{ the skid by pulling on the handle.

NOTE: This snow thrower is equipped with a track drive and can be hard to push when the engine is not running. it is easier to pull the snow thrower backward if it must be moved without the engine running

The drive system may be tight when you first use your snow thrower. It loosens up as you use it.

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CONTROL

LOWER HANDLEPANEL

CRANK

ASSEMBLY

CLUTCH

CABLE

UPPER

HANDLE

ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW

THROWER

TO SET THE SKID HEIGHT

For shipping, the height adjust skids are reversed To use your snow thrower, you need to remove the height adjust skids and reinstall as shown in Fig. 2 Then adjust the height adjust skids for surface conditions as follows:

"Z" FITTING

Q Loosen the mounting nuts on the skids (See Fig. 2).

OPlace the extra shear bolts (in the parts bag) under

each end of the scraper bar near but not under the skids.

???Push each skid up or down until it touches the ground and the scraper bar is resting on each shear bolt. Be sure the skids are set at the same height on both sides

???Tighten the mounting nuts

TRACTION

DRIVE

LEVER

CAUTION: tF YOU ARE REMOVING

SNOW FROM ANY ROCKY OR UNEVEN

SURFACES, RAISE THE FRONT OF THE

SNOW THROWER BY MOVING THE

SKIDS DOWN. THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT

ROCKS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM BEING

PI_.KED UP AND THROWN BY THE AUGER.

TO iNSTALL UPPER HANDLE AND

CRANK ASSEMBLY

??0n the right side of the handle, install and secure the _ollowing parts (found in parts bag) in the lower l_andle hole as shown in figure 4A:

_1- 3/8" x 2" bolt

,1 - 3/8" flatwasher & 3/8" Iockwasher

f

;1 - 3/8" nut

??Remove the 3/8" nylon iocknut and flatwasher from

hneeye bolt assembly (on the chute crank assembly) d adjust the two remaining 3/8" jam nuts, the flat- washer and the adapter on the eye bolt about half

vyay up the thread._

oInstall eye bolt through the lower hole on the left hand side of the handle,

oInstall the 3/8" flatwasher and 3/8" nylon Iocknut !posely on the eye bolt, as shown.

??Remove the plastic cap, the cotter pin and the flat- washer from the wormed end of the crank assembly and set aside (See Fig.. 5)..

??Rotate the notched section of the discharge chute toward the crank-adjusting rod.

??Install the wormed end of the crank through the hole in the adjusting rod and secure the end with the flat washer and cotter pin, as shown in Figure 5.

eBend the ends of the cotter pin around the rod and re- i0sta!l the plastic cap.

??Tighten the eye bolt installed earlier. Keep the eye in lipe with the rod while tightening the inside nut se- o_Jrelyo

???Tighten the outside 3/8" jam nut up against the other

3/8" jam nut (See Fig. 4B).

ol_otate the chute crank fully clockwise and fully

???,ounter-clockwise. The discharge chute should ro- Latefully to the outer diamet erof the worm and should clear approximately 1/8" (See Fig 5).. If the chute crank needs to be adjusted, go to the Service and Ad- justments section on page 18..

NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the engir]e or the cover will be scratched..

LY

RIGHT HANDLE

3/8 |NCH FLATWASHER

3/8 X 2 INCH BOLT

EYE BOLT

FIG. 5

TO CHECK/ADJUST

CONTROL CABLES

The control cables attached to the auger drive lever and traction drive lever may need to be adjusted before you use your snow thrower.

For instructions on checking or adjusting the control cables, see To Adjust The Clutch Control Cables para- grah on page 19.

TO INSTALL THE SHIFTER LEVER

KNOB

???Stand the snow thrower up on the front of the auger housing, as shown in Fig 6A,

???Cut the plastic tie which holds the shifter lever assembly to the shift bracket (Fig 6B).

???Remove the Iocknut, washer, spring and bolt (Fig. 6D) ....

???Reposition the shifter lever into the slot in the control panel, as shown in Fig 6C and reinstall the bolt, spring, washer and tocknut.

???Tighten the Iocknut until t/8" to 3/16" (2 or 3 threads) of the bolt protrude past the locknut.

???Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded endof the shifter lever until it is tight (Fig 6D)

OMovethe shifter lever through allthe speedsto ensure proper tension of the spring,, If the shifter lever sticks in any of the notches, loosen the Iocknut 1/4 turn at a time until the shifter lever moves freely.

SHIFTER

BRACKET

TO INSTALL HEADLIGHT

The headlight is mounted on right side of upper handle and is installed upside down for shipping purposes

@Remove the pivot bolt (Fig., 7A), ptace headlight in correct position (as shown in Fig. 7B and in Fig 2) and retighten nut.

???Tie the headlight cable to upper and lower handles with the plastic cable ties supplied in the parts bag by threading the pointed ends ot each tie through the square ends and pulling tightly around the headlight cable and the handle.,

NOTE: One side of the plastic tie has small notches in it, while the other side is smooth The notched side must be

on the inside of the loop which is formed when the ends are put together

@Tryto _oosen the cable tie If it can be loosened, it has been attached with the smooth side on the inside of the loop, Remove the cabletie and reverse itsdirection

O Cut off excess cable tie,

LOCKNUT

WASHI

1/8 TO 3/16 INCH OF EXPOSED THREADS

FIG, 6

ASSEMBLY

TO iNSTALL CHUTE ASSEMBLY TO

CHUTE FLANGE

CHUTE

ASSEMBLY

Q Remove the chute assembly from the carton

???_Usinga 1/2 inch wrench or adjustable wrench, re- move the three (3) nuts, Iockwashers, flatwashers and carriage bolts from the chute flange??

?? PPlacethe chute assembly over the outside of the _chute flange so that the "A" on the chute assembly is next to the "A" on the chute flange This will al+gn 'al!three holes correctly+

???_.Fromthe inside of the chute flange, insert the three

[(3) carriage bolts (removed earlier) through the

\

ithree square holes The square part of the carnage bolls should fit into the square holes in the chute

+!lange+

??.lnstall the three (3) flatwashers, !ockwashers and

'nuts(removed earlier) on the carriage bolts. t

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CAUTION: IF ALL THE THREE (3) CARRIAGE

'_ BOLTS CANNOT BE MOUNTED, THE HOLES

ARE NOT ALIGNED CORRECTLY.CHECK THE

POSITION OF THE LETTER "A's"ON THE

CH_JTEASSEMBLY AND CHU_ FLANGE. THEY MUST

BE NEXT TO EACH OTHER+IF LESS THAN THREE (3)

HOLES LINE UP,YOU HAVE MOUNTED THE CHUTE AS-

SEMBLY INCORRECTt.Y AND SNOW COULD BE DIS-

CHARGED TOWARD THE OPERATOR.RE+INSTALLTHE

CHUTE ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY.

NUT

LOCKWASHER

FLATWASHER

CARRIAGE

BOLT

(SHOWN

CHUTt

SQUARE

HOLE IN

CHUTE FLANGE

A

FIG. 8

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10

OPERATION

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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW

LEVER

CHUTE DEFLECTOR

RECOIL

STARTER

HANDLE

CHOKECONTROL

THRO'I'TLECONTROL

SCRAPER BAR

FIG. 9

SEARS TRAC-PLUS SNOW THROWERS conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

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G DRIVE LEVER - Starts and stops the auger and impelIer (snow gathering and throwing),

TRACTION DRIVE LEVER _ Propels the snow thrower lorward and in reverse.

SPEED SHIFTER LEVER - Selects the speed of the snow thrower (6 speeds torward and 2 speeds reverse) HEADLIGHT - Turns on whenever the engine is running CRANK ASSEMBLY - Changes the direction of snow throwing through the discharge chute.

CHUTE DEFLECTOR - Changes the distance the snow is thrown_

DISCHARGE CHUTE - Changes the direction the snow is thrown

WEIGHT TRANSFER PEDAL- Engage for heavy snow conditions, to keep the snow thrower from climbing drifts and hard-packed snow When released, it eases trans- port of the snow thrower.

HEIGHT ADJUST SKIDS - Adjusts the ground clearance of the auger housing.

IGNITION KEY - Must be inserted to start the engine. ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON - Used to start the en- gine using the 120 V electric starter.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Starts the engine manu- ally,

CHOKE CONTROL - Used to start a cold engine

PRIMER BUTTON - Injects the fuel directly into the carburetor or mainfold for fast starts in cold weather THROTTLE CONTROL - Controts the engine speed

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The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can resutt in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower.,

We recommend standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask tor over your

glasses available at SEARS Retail or Catalog Stores.

HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW

THROWER

TO _.,ONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

???Turn the crank assembly to set the direction of the snow throwing.

e_oosen the wing knob on the chute deflector and

Wove the deflector to set the distance Move the deflector UP for more distance, DOWN for less

distance. Then tighten the wing knob (Fig. '10)

TO _TOP YOUR SNOW THROWER

???To stop throwing snow, release lhe auger drive

"...!_ver (See Fig_ 12)_

e To stop the track, release the traction ddve lever

??T_ostop the engine, push the throttle control lever to oft and pull out the ignition key (See Fig. tl).

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

??T_Oshift, release the traction drive lever and move the speed shifter lever to the speed you desire. Ground speed is determined by snow conditions

Select the speed you desire by moving the speed shifter lever intot he appropriate colored area on the cpntrol panel??

Red - Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep

Amber- Moderate

White - Very Light

i Green - Transport only

??Engage the traction drive lever (See Fig 12, left 5_nd). As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain a,firm hold on the handles, and guide the snow thrower along the clearing path Do not attempt to push the snow thrower??

??_o move the snow thrower backward, move the _peed shitter lever into first or second reverse and

"e_gage the traction drive lever (left hand)

IMPORTANT: DO NOTMOVETHESPEED SHIFTER

LEVER WHILE THE TRACTION

LEVER IS DOWN.

TO THROW SNOW

ePUsh down the auger drive lever (See Fig 12, right hand)_

???Release to slop throwing snow

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WING KNOB

IGNITION

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FIG. 12

CAUTION: READ OWNER'S MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE.

NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE TOWARD

BYSTANDERS. STOP THE ENGINE

BEFORE UNCLOGGING DISCHARGE

CHUTE OR AUGER HOUSING AND

BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE.

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TO USE WEIGHT TRANSFER SYSTEM

In hard packed or heavy snow conditions, conventional snow throwers tend to ride up and leave uneven mounds of snow behind, For these conditions, your new tracked snow thrower has a unique weight transfer system (See Fig 13) designed to minimize ride-upr

Stepping on the weight transfer pedal shifts more weight to the auger housing,, This weight transfer keeps the snow thrower in contact with the ground and reduces ride-up on ice and snow1

In lighter snow conditions or when transporting, you should release the weight transfer system for easier steering,

???To use the weight transfer, hold the upper handle firmly and push down on the weight transfer pedal (See Fig I3) with the bali of your foot

???To release, pull up on the weight transfer pedal with the top of your foot,

NOTE: The weight transfer system will not work if the auger housing height adjust skids are adjusted to the highest position,

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

FILL/ADD OIL:

The engine on this snow thrower was shipped without oil Add oil before you start the engine Remove the oil fill capfdipstick and till the crank case to FULL line on dipstick (26 ounces) (See Fig 14) with SAE 10 W-30 motor oil (or equivalent) Do not overfill. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

NOTE: S.A E 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consis- tently 20 ?? F or lower

FILL GAS:

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohot blended fuels (called gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty, Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty residual gasolinefromthe float chamber (See Fig. 42)Use fresh fuel next season. (See Storage instructions for additional information )

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline Be sure that the container you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other

OFF

ON

FIG,13

OIL FILL CAPtDIPSTICK

NOTE: OIL LEVEL MUST

BE BETWEEN FULL

AND ADD MARK

FIG.14

foreign particles, Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container,

CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE

AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN

HANDLING OR STORING IT,

DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW

THROWER IS RUNNING,WHEN IT IS HOT, OR

WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN ENCLOSED

AREA.

KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR AN ELEC-

TRICAL SPARK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE

FILLING THE FUEL TANK.

NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. FILL

TH E TAN K TO WITHIN 1/4"- 1/2" FROM THE TOP

TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL,

ALWAYS FILL FUEL. TANK OUTDOORS AND

USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILL- INGo

MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE,

STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED

CONTAINER AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON

THE CONTAINER,

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OPERATION

TO STOP ENGINE

oTo stop engine, move the throttle control lever to STOP position and remove key Keep th,t key in a safe place.. The engine will not start without the key.

TO START ENGINE (Electric Starter)

Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil., The snow

thrower engine is equipped with a 120 volt A C electric starter and recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be Certail_ tha.t you Rave read the following information:

COED START (See Fig. 15)

???_e sure the auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position.

e Move the throttle control up to FAST position.

???Remove the keys from the plastic bag_ Insert one

_ey intothe ignition slot Be sure it snaps into place. DO NOT TURN KEY. Keep the second key in a s_afeplace.

??_otate the choke knob to FULL choke position.

e Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine..

ePlug the other end ot the power cord into a three hole, grounded 120 volt AC receptacle.

??Press primer button in cold weather.. Press two-

t_ree times while keeping you r finger over the vent I_oie on the primer button Additional priming may

be,necessary for the first start if the temperature is below 15?? F.

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epush down on the starter button until the engine starts Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a

time. This electric starter is thermally protected. If overheated it wel! stop automatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe tem- perature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes is re- quired)

eVVhen the engine starts, release the starter button and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position., If the ejlgine falters, rotate the choke to FULL and then gradually to OFF.

e ._isconnect the power cord from the receptacle first

._ind then from switch box on engine.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

???Run the engine at full throttle (FAST) speed when throwing snow,.

BUTTON

IGNITION

BOX

CHOKE

CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL

FIG,15

CAUTION: THIS STARTER IS EQUIPPED

WITH A TH REE-WIRE POWER CORD AND

PLUG AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE

ON 120 VOLT AC HOUSEHOLD CUR-

RENT. IT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AT

ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF ELEC-

TRICAL SHOCK, WHICH MAY BE INJURIOUS TO

OPERATOR. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY AS SET FORTH IN THE "TO START

ENGINE" SECTION. DETERMINE THAT YOUR HOUSE WIRING IS A THREE-WiRE GROUNDED

SYSTEM. ASK A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IF YOU

ARE NOT SURE. IF YOUR HOUSE WIRE SYSTEM

IS NOT A THREE-WIRE SYSTEM, DO NOT USE

THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDI-

TIONS. IF YOUR SYSTEM IS GROUNDED AND A

THREE-HOLE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE

AT THE POINT YOUR STARTER WILL, NORMALLY

BE USED, ONE SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.

WHEN CONNECTING 120 VOLT AC POWER CORD,

ALWAYS CONNECT THE CORD TO THE SWITCH

BOX ON THE ENGINE FIRST, THEN PLUG THE

OTHER END INTO THE THREE-HOLE GROUNDED

RECEPTACLE.

WHEN DISCONNECTING POWER CORD_ ALWAYS

!.UNPLUG THE END IN THE THREE-HOLE

i

i GROUNDED RECEPTACLE FIRST.

WARM START

If restaTrtingawarm engine after a short shutdown, leave choke 'atOFF and do not push the primer button

OPERATION

CAUTION: NEVER RUN ENGINE IN-

DOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY

VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EX-

HAUST CONTAINS CARBON MON-

OXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS??

KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE

CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS

ON ENGINE AND SNOW THROWER.

WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND

NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 ?? F. AVOID

THESE AREAS.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN OR YOUNG TEEN-

AGERS TO OPERATE OR BE NEAR SNOW

THROWER WHILE IT IS OPERATING.

TO STOP ENGINE

eTo stop engine, move the throttle controt lever to STOP position and remove key. Keep the key in a safe place. The engine witl not start without the keyr

CHOKE

CONTROL

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FIG.16

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes because the engine wil! not develop full power until it

reaches operating temperature.

=Run the engine at or near the top speed when throwing snow

TO START ENGINE (Recoil Starter)

Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil. Before starting the engine, be certain that you have read the following information:

COLD START (See Fig. 16)

eBe sure the auger drive and the traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position

??Move the throttle control up to FAST position.

???Push the key into the ignition slot Be sure it snaps into place. Do not turn key. Remove ptastic bag and

???extra key.

??Rotate choke control to FULL choke position Press the primer button two or three times, while keeping your finger over the vent hole on the primer button. Additional priming may be necessary for the first start if the temperature is below 15?? F

ePull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle..

OAs the engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF posi- tion. If the engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to OFF choke position

WARM START

If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave choke at OFF and do not push the primer button

FROZEN RECOIL STARTER

If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:

???Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.

o Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter..

tf the engine still fails to start, repeat If continued at- tempts do not free starter, follow the electric cold start procedures to start.

To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil starter and engine controls, proceed as fotlows after each snow removal job.

e, With the engine running, pull the starter rope hard with a co ntinuous full arm stroke three or four times.. Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound. This is not harmful to the engine or starter

oWith the engine not running, wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in area of control

levers.. Also move throttle control, choke control, and starter handle several times and leave in off

position.. Leave choke in Full position

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i i

OPERATIO

SNOW THROWING TIPS

???For maximumsnowthrower efficiency, ad_JStground speed, not throttle, If the track slips, reduce forward speed. The engine is designed to deliver maximum p_dormance at full throttle and should be run at trois power setting at all times..

eMost efficient snow throwing is accomplished when the snow is removed immediately after it falls

_For complete sn0w removal, slightly Overlap each

??? path previously taken.

e The snow should be discharged down wind when- _e_,erpossible.

???'For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper _'baris 1/8" above the skids. For extremely hard-

packed snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so _hat the scraper bar touches the ground

??_'Ongravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at

,'I-1/4"below the scraper bar (see To Adjust Skids _eight paragraph on page 19). Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by the machine.

???If the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to

.._raise,reduce the ground speed and engage the weight transfer system.

???_Afterthe snow throwing job has been completed,

,allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, which will

???melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine.

?? Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

???Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris

!tom the entire snow thrower, and flush with water {if possible) to remove all salt or other chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-

LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING

MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME

THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS,'

??RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TP.ACIION

DRIVE LEVERS.

e MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP POSI- TION??

= REMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION KEY_

???DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.

???DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE

AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE. USE A

PRY BAR.

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OIL(CHAINSANDSPROCKETS)

The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli-

gence. To receive fullvalue fromthewarranty, operator must maintain snow thrower as instructed in this manual

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower

A!l adjustments in the Service andAdjustments 'section of this manual should be checked at least once each

season

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oCheck the tracks for tension and adjust if necessary (See To Adjust Track paragraph on page 24)

???Be sure that all fasteners are tight.

AS REQUIRED

The following adjustments should be performed more than once each season

???Auger and Track Drive Belts shouldbe adjusted after the first 2 to 4 hours of use, again about mid-season and twice each season thereafter See To Adjust Belts paragraph on page 20

??All screws and nuts should be checked oftento make sure they are tight, preferably after each use

WEIGHT

TRANSFER

PLATE

\

FIG, 18

SNOW THROWER

LUBRICATION - EVERY TEN HOURS

??Chain and Sprockets- Oil chains and sprockets (See Fig 17) with 10W-30 oil (or equivalent) after 10 hours use and at the end of each season

eWeight Transfer System- Coat weight transfer plate (See Fig 18) with clinging type grease, such as Lubriplate, every ten (10) hours and before storage.

eAuger Shaft- Using a hand grease gun, lubricate the auger shaft zerk fittings (See A, Fig. 19) every ten

(10)operating hours Each time a shear bolt is replaced (see To Replace the Auger Shear Bolt (on page 24), the auger shaft MUST be greased

=For storage or when replacing shear bolts, remove shear bolts and lubricate auger shaft zerks Rotate

auger several times on shaft and reinstall shear bolts??

LUBRICATION - NOT REQUIRED

Hex Shaft and Gears - Hex shaft and gears require no lubrication. All bearings and bushings are lubricated for lifetime and require no maintenance (See Fig 20).

FIG.20

17

TENANCE

NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above components can cause contamination of the friction wheet tf the disc

drive plate or friction wheel come in contact _th grease or oil, damage to the friction wheel will result.

Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc dd_e plate or friction wheel, be sure to clean the plate and wheel thoroughly.

NOTE! For storage, the hex shaft and gears should be wiped _with 10W-30 motor oil to prevent rusting (See Fig. 19).

??Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box has been factory lubricated for life. Iffor some reason lubricant Sl_ould leak out, have auger gear case checked by a co[npetent repairman

AD[_ MARK

FIG. 21

OIL FILLCAP/

DIPSTICK

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Check, the crankcase oil level (See Fig. 21) before

startin_l the engine and after each five (5) hours of contin'uous use. Add SAE 10W-30 motor oil or

equivale'ntoTighten fill cap/dipstick securely each time

you ch_ck the oil level?? S.A.E. 5W-30 motor oil may beOIL DRAIN PLUG used to make starting easier in areas where temperature

is consistently 20 ?? F or lower..

FtGo 22

Change the oil after first two hours of operation and every 25 hot_rs thereafter or at least once a year if the snow thrower is not used for 25 hours (See Fig. 22).

??Pbsition snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is lowest point on the engine, Remove oil drain plug

and oil fill cap/dipstick Drain oil into a suitable

"t ,

container. Oil will drain more freely when warm.

oReptace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill crankcase with SAE. 10W-30 motor oil (or equiva- lent).. SA E. 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make sBrting easier in areas where temperature is con- si_tently 20 ?? F or towerr

SPARK PLUG

???Make sure that the spark ptug is tightened secu rely

i_o the engine and the spark plug wire is attached

.re the spark plug..

e lPa torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18 to

*'h

23 foot pounds

18

AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAK- i

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE I

ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS. i

TO ADJUST SKIDS HEIGHT

This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjust- ment skids, located on the outside of the auger housing (See Fig_ 23), Thes-e Skids_elevate the front of the snow thrower

For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids as follows:

oMake sure the snow thrower is on a hard, Ievel surface and the weight transfer system lever is released See page 13

ePlace extra shear bofts supplied (found in parts bag) under each end of the scraper bar near but not under the skids,,

oLoosen the skid mounting nuts (See Fig, 23) and push the skids down until they touch the ground, Retighten the mounting nuts,

For rocky or uneven surfaces, raise the front of the snow thrower by moving the skids down This will help prevent rocks and other debris from being picked up and thrown by the auger

NOTE: Ifthe skids are at the maximum height, the weight transfer system wit{ not work,

TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR

After considerable use, the metal scraper bar will have a definite wear pattern The scraper bar in conjunction with the skids should always be adjusted to allow 1/8" between the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be cleaned.

e Position the snow thrower on a Ievel surface

???Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the scraper bar to the auger housing.

??Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position

???Tightenthe carriage bolts and nuts, making surethat the scraper bar is paralle_ with the working surface.

oAfter extended operation, the scraper bar may be reversed if the scraper bar must be replaced due to wear, remove the carriage bolts and nuts and install a new scraper bar.

CAUTION: BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN

PROPER GROLIND CLEARANCE FOR

YOUR PARTICULAR AREA TO BE

CLEARED, OBJECTS SUCH AS

GRAVEL, ROCKS OR OTHER DEBRIS,

IF STRUCK BY THE IMPELLER_ MAY BE

THROWN WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO

CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY

DAMAGE OR DAMAGE TO THE SNOW THROWER..

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TO ADJUST CHUTE

CRANK ASSEMBLY

if you cannot rotate the chute crank tully to the left and lo the right, you need to adjust the chute crank (See Fig, 24).

eLoosen both 1/2" nuts on the crank adjusting rod (using 3/4" wrenches),

??Rotate the adjusting rod in or out to allow about 1/8"

clearance between the notch in the flange and the outer diameter of the worm.

e Once this clearance is set, tighten the nuts.

NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the engine or the cover will be scratched

................ ..???Lii,ll ,,,,

PLASTIC __'NOTCHED SECTION

CAP COTTER

PiN

FLATWASHER

112 INCH

CRANK ADJUSTING ROD

WORM

FIG. 24

!9

SERVICE AN

TO ADJUST THE CLUTCH CONTROL

CABLES

Periodiq adjustment of the cables may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belts. To check Ior correct

adjustment, the control lever must be in the full forward position, resting on the plastic bumper. The control cables are correctly adjusted when the center of the "Z" fiUing istin the center of the hole and there is no droop in the cable (See Fig. 25) ........

If adjustment is necessary:

???Push the cable through the spring (See Fig 26) to expose the threaded portion of the cable

???Hold the square end of the threaded portion with

pliers and adjust the Iocknut in or out until the excess slack is removed.

ePull the cable back through the spring and connect the _able..

e" Do'the same for the other lever cable

NOTE:-Whenever the traction drive or auger belts are adjusted or replaced, the cables will need to be adjusted.

TO ADJUST BELTS

Belts str_etchduring normal use. If you need to adjust the belt,_ due to wear or stretch, proceed as follows:

TRACK DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)

The track drive belt has constant spring pressure and does not require adjustment. Check the clutch control cable adjustment before replacing the belt

Replace_ the track ddve belt if it is still slipping (see To Replace'Bells paragraph on page 22)??

AUGER DRIVE BELT (see Fig. 28)

If your snow thrower will not discharge snow, check the control cable adjustment. If it is correct then check the condition of the auger drive belt. It may be loose or damaged. If it is damaged, replace it See To Replace Belts p_agraph on page 21. If the auger drive belt is loose, a_just as follows:

??Disconnect the spark plugwire.

??Ren_ove the belt cover_

??Lo0_en the nut on the idler pulley (See Fig. 27) and mo_e the pulley toward the belt about t/8'L

??Tighten the nuL

oPress the augerdrive lever_ Checkthetension onthe belt {(opposite idler pulley). The belt should deflect abo0t i/2" with moderate pressure (See Fig. 27).

NOTE: You may have to move the idler pulley more than once to obtain the correct tension

??Reptacethe belt cover.

???Che_k the clutch control cable adjustment.

??Rec6nnectthe spark plug wire

AUGER IDLER

PULLEY

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FIG??28

2O

TO REPLACE BELTS

The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced with original equipment belts available from your nearest SEARS Store or Service Center,

You will need the assistance of a second person white replacing the belts,.

Drain the gasoline from the fue! tank by removing the fuel line.i Drain the gas and reinstall fuel line.

e__ BELTCOVER

1/4 X 1/2 INCH SELF

TAPPING SCREW

% TOP BOLT

BOTTOM NUT

AUGER DRIVE BELT

If your snow thrower will not discharge snow, and the auger drive belt is damaged, replace it as foltows:

???Disconnect the spark plug wire_

oRemove the belt cover (See Fig, 29)

??Remove the auger drive engine putley, Removing the engine pulley allows you to remove the belt without removing the belt guides (See Fig. 30)

???Remove plastic cap, cotter pin and washer from the wormed end of crank assembly (See Fig 24)

oRemove crank assembly from adjusting rod and slide crank out of the way

??Have someone hold up on the upper handles Remove the top two bolts (See Fig. 29) holding the auger housing to the motor mount frame

eThe auger housing and motor frame will separate (pivoting on lower bolts)

NOTE: It may be necessary to slightly loosen the bottom nuts (See Fig. 29) to get the auger housing and motor mount to pivot,

eBend tthe belt retainer tabs (See Fig 3t ) away from the auger pulley.

???Remove the old auger belt and install new one,.

??Pull up on the belt to hold it firmly in the "V" of the pulley and bend the belt retainers back into position leaving t/16 to 1/8 inch clearance between the bett and the belt retainer tabs,

eStanding on the right side of the snow thrower, puit up the auger drive belt

???Have someone engage the auger drive lever and pivot the motor mount frame back into position

NOTE: Engaging the auger dr ve lever moves the auger brake out of the way.

???Reinstall the top two bolts that hold the auger housing to the motor mount frame and tighten the bottom two nuts if they were loosened

ePlace the auger drive belt on the engine pulley and reinstall the auger drive engine pulley

FIG. 31

=Adjust drive belt, see To Adjust Belts paragraph on page 20

eReinstall the removed parts in reverse order of removal,

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SERVICE AND

TRACK DRIVE BELT

If your snow thrower will not move forward check the track drive belt tot wear. If the track drive belt needs to

be repl,_ced, proceed as follows:

= _isconnect the spark plug wire

???Remove the belt cover,,

???Fqllow steps 4 through 9 of the Auger Drive Belt Replacement paragraph on page 21.

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ADJUST TS

.................iiii i

REMOVE BOLT _"

[--

T REAR PANEL

BOSOM PANEL

oP_II the spring loaded tract on drive idler pulley (See Fig. 30) away from the traction drive belt,

???R#move the traction drive belt from the engine pulley,

NOTE:you may have to move the auger brake assembly (See Fig 30) to remove the belt from the traction drive pulley,

???In_;tall the replacement belt and reinstall the re-

moved parts _nreverse order of removal

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TO AE_JUST THE FRICTION WHEEL

If tl_e snow thrower will not move forward, you need to check the track drive belt, the traction drive cable or the friction Wheel, If the friction wheel is damaged, it will need to be replaced See the To Replace Friction Wheel paragratoh on page 23, If the friction wheel is not worn, check th e adjustment, as follows:

oDisCOnnect spark plug wire,

???Drain the gasoline from the gas tank.

???Sta!_d snow thrower on end,

??Remove the bottom panel (See Fig, 32) e Position the shifter lever in first (1) gear

??Note ihe position of the friction wheel on the disc drive t?late The right side of the friction wheel should be 2-5/8" fro m the left outer side of the disc drive plate (See Fig. 33).

If adjustment is necessary:

??Loosen the jam nut "A" on the speed select rod Rer_ove the ball joint from the shifter bracket

Lengthen or shorten the rod by turning the adaptor to obtain the correct friction wheel position (See Fig,

LOOSEN BOLl"

SPEED

SELECT

ROD

A

ADAPTOR

BALLJOINT

LOOSENBO_

TRACKCONNECTINGROD

FIG. 32

FRICTIONWHEEL

DISCDRIVEPLATE

2-5t8 INCH

FIG. 33

l

SHIFTER

_,.LEVER

34),i

??? Re'i_stallthe ball joint and tighten lhe jam nut. o Reir_statl the botlom panel,

FIG. 34

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL

Ifthesnowthrowerwitl not move forward, andthefriction wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it, as follows: (First allow the engine to cooL)

_lb AWAYCAUTION:FROMDRAINFIREGASOLINEOR FLAME??OUTDOORS I

???Di'ainthe gasoline from the fuel tai_k 6y removing the fuel tineo Drain the fuel and reinstall the fuel line,

???Disconnect the spark plug wire.

eStand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end (See Fig, 35),,

o Remove the rear and bottom panels (See Fig 35),

FRICTION WHEEL

HEX SHAFT

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

3!8"NUT

FIG. 36

TRACK CONNECTING ROD

FIG. 35

??Hold the hex shaft with an 11/16 inch wrench (or an adjustable wrench) Place the wrench on the ex- treme right hand side of the hex shaft (See Fig 36)

???Remove the 3/8 inch nut, tockwasher and flat- washer holding the wheel and hub assembly to the shaft

eRemove the hub and wheel assembly and replace the friction wheel,

NOTE: Be sure the friction wheel is installed as it was removed The hub should be inside recessed or cupped end and facing away from the clutch assembly Be sure the 1/8 inch square key is in place and the thrust washer is completely on the shoulder of the shaft, NOT trapped between the shoulder and the thread,

???Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of removal,,

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The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special bolts (See Fig. 37) that are designed to break (to protect the machine) if an object becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use of a harder bolt will destroy the protection provided by the shear bolt..

IMPORTANT: TO INSURE SAFETY AND

PERFORMANCE LEVELS, ONLY

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SHEAR

BOLTS SHOULD BE USED.

To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed as follows:

e Move the throttle to STOP and turn off all controls..

eDisconnect the spark plug wire. Be sure all moving parts have stopped.

??Lubricate the auger shaft zerk titting (see the Main- tenance section, on pages 17-18)_

eAlign the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger

shaft Install the new shear bolt and Iocknut pro- vided

e Reconnect the spark plug wire

TO ADJUST TRACK

Ifthe snow thrower does not move forward evenly and the track slips slightly, you need to check the track as follows:

eMeasure the distance between the top of the side plate and the inside of the track, The distance should not be more than two (2) inches

If the distance is greater, you need to adjust the track, as follows:

eLoosen the bolts (See F{g 38, A) on both sides of the track assembly

???Turn the cam washers equally on both sides

Adjust the track to reduce slack, so that the distance between the top of the side plate and the inside of thetrack is not greater than two (2) inches. Be sure the cam washers are adjusted evenly or the track will be twisted (See Fig 39). if the track becomes twisted, readjust the cam washers to the correct adjustment

LOCKNUT

,I

mS+A.CESHOtJ.OT.BE mACK GRATERmAN=,NCHES

(A) CAM

WASHER

FIG. 38

...................f out OFAmUSmEN"r....................

P*t%_

FRONT VIEW

,, ,,, ,m

FIG. 39

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

The carburetor (See Fig. 40 and Fig. 42) has been pre-set atthe factory and readjustment should not be necessary. However, if the carburetor does need to be adjusted, proceed as follows:

o Close the high speed adjusting screw by hand

???Do not overtighten.

eClose the idle adjusting screw by hand. Do not overtighten

eThen open it 1-1/4 to t-1/2 turns.

???Start the engine and let it warm up.

??Set the throttle control to FAST. Adjust the high speed adjusting screw in until the engine speed or sound alters Adjust the screw out until the engine

speed sound altersr Note the difference between the two limits and set the screw in the middle of the

range.

??Set the throttle control to SLOW Adjust the idle adjusting screw in until the engine speed drops, then adjust the screw out until the engine speed drops. Note the difference between the two limits and set the screw in the middle of the range.

??If the engine tends to stall under load or not accel- erate from low speed to high speed properly, adjust the high speed screw out in 1/8 turn increments until the problem is resolved

eLet the engine run undisturbed for 30 seconds between each setting to allow the engine to react to the previous adjustmenls

CARBURETOR

IDLE ADJUSTING SCREW

(Close finger tight only)

HIGH SPEED ADJUSTING

SCREW

(C!osefingertighlonly)

i

FIGo40

TO ADJUST:

o

Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping elec- trodes (do not sand blast or use a wire brush).

O

Be sure the spark plug is clean and free of foreign matedal. Check electrodes gap (See Fig. 41) with a wire feeler gauge and reset the gap to 030 inch if necessary??

,030 GAP

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHlCH IS FACTORY

SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDtNG THE ENGINE

ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED

SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS.

IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE - GOVERNED HiGH SPEED NEEDS

ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER,

WHICH HAS THE PROPER

EQUfPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO

MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE

THE SPARK PLUG

if you have difficulty starting your snow thrower, you may need to adjust or replace the spark plug Follow the instructions below

Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked

FIG. 41

TO REPLACE:

eIf you need a new spark plug, use only the proper replacement spark plug (See page 4 )

??Set the gap to .030

???Before installing the spark plug, coat its threads lightly with graphite grease to insure easy removal.

oTighten the plug firmly into the engine

??If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug to 18 to 23 ft - Ibs.

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......................................STORAGE

THROWER INDOORS OR IN AN EN-

A CAUTION: NEVERSTOREYOURSNOW

CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA

IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK. FUMES

MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PI-

LOT LIGHT FROM A FURNACE, WATER HEATER,

CLOTHES DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.

BOWL CARBURETOR

DRAINBOWL

To prevent engine damage ( if snow thrower is not used

for more than 30 days) follow the steps below

..........FIGo 42

ENGINE STORAGE

Gasoline must be removed or treated to prevent gum deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and carburetor during storage. Also during storage, al- cohol blended gasoline that uses ethanol or metha- nol (sometimes called gasohol) attracts water. It acts on the gasoline to form acids which damage the

engine.

oTo remove gasoline, run the engine until the tank is empty and the engine stops., Then drain remaining gasoline from carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain located on the bottom of carburetor (See

Figure 42)r

If you do not want to remove gasoline, a fuel stabilizer (such as Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No. 33500) may be added to any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum deposits and acids if the tank is almost empty, mix stablitizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add some to the tank.r

ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON STABI-

LIZER CONTAINER. THEN RUN ENGINE AT

LEAST '10MINUTES AFTER STABILIZER IS

ADDED TO ALLOW MIXTURE TO REACH CAR-

BURETOR, STORE SNOWTH ROWER IN A SAFE

PLACE. SEE WARNING ABOVE.

You can keep your engine in good operating condi- tion during storage by:

o Changing oil.

??Lubricating the piston/cylinder area_ This can be done by first removing the spark plug and squirting clean engine oil into the spark plug hole Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray Next, rotate the engine by pulling the starter two or three times, Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug wire,

SNOW THROWER STORAGE

eThoroughly clean the snow thrower_

??Lubricate all lubrication points (see the Mainte- nance section on pages 17-18).

??Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect all visible moving parts for dam- age, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary_

??Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

oCover the bare metal parts of the blower housing auger and the impeller with rust preventative, such as sprayable lubricant

NOTE: A yearly checkup or tuneup by a SEARS Service Center is a good way to insure that your snow thrower will provide maximum performance for the next season.

OTHER

oIf possible, store your snow thrower indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt

??if the machine must be stored outdoors, block up the snow thrower to be sure the entire machine is off the

ground.

Cover the snow thrower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture, Do not use

plastic.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER SNOW THROWER

WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST

AREAS ARE STILL WARM

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EcoMM EN DATIO NS

Adjustment (See Cable Adjustment)

Replace Spark Plug

.,,,,,, .............

i," v"

Drain Fuel

Check Auger Clutch Cable

Adjustment (See Cable Adjustment}

Fric'iion Wheel zerk Fitiing (See

Maintenance)

LUBRICATION CHART

Oil chains and

sprockets with 10W-30 oil

Lubricate auger shaft,

Coat with a clinging type

grease such as Lubriplateo

27

itself

Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable

Worn or damaged fdclion wheel

CORRECTION

Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel

Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and reflti with fresh fuel

Adjust carburetor,

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs If vibration continues, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman

i u ii

Replace drive belt

Adjust traction drive cable

Replace friction wheel

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NOTES

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CRAFTSMAN 32" TRAC-PLUS SNOW THROWER 536.885020

Handle Assembly Repair Parts

F---

60

9

72

71

.

75

16

.17

18

16

10

112

22

19

17

18

73 3 1 3 74

_5

38

25

55

_ 39

24

17 48

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CRAFTSMAN 32" TRAC-PLUS SNOW

REF.

THROWER 536.885020

RER

NO.

PART NO. PART NAME

NO. PART NO, PART NAME

13535 Cap, Push, 5/6 In

270985 Screw, 5/16-t8 x 3/4 In

3538 Pivot Pin

1271059 Lockwasher, 1/4 In_

1371034 Hex Nut, 1/4-20

14I 306523 Control Panel

1671042 Hex Nut, 5/t6-24

17I 71060 Lockwasher, 5/16 In

18I 50782 Ball Joint

196352 Adaptor, Speed Control Rod

2O 50786 Spring

2171072 Flatwasher, 3/8 In

71038 Locknut, Hex, 5/16-18

31308789 Decal, Control Panel

32I 307913 Lower Handle

33I 1671 Spring, Drive Clutch

341673 Spring, Auger Clutch

3571035 Locknut, 1/4-20

36304872 Retainer Ring

37307399 Handle, Chute Crank

3885192 Crank Assembly

39148 Grommet, Eye Bolt

4O t 71081 Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 3/4 In

41104 Plastic Cap

427055 Rod, Chute Control

437058 ,Jam Nut, I/2-20

447059 Lockwasher, Split, 1/2 In

45 70993 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4 In

467052 Bracket, Chute Rotate L H

477053 Bracket, Chute Rotate R H

4871037 Hex Nut, 5/I6-t8

49580527 Saddlewasher, 5/16 In

5071007 Hex Head Bolt, 3/8-16 x 2 In

513903 Auger Drive Control Decal

523902 Traction Drive Control Decal

536300 Gear Selector Decal

54309344 Adaptor For Boot

55308145 Eyebott Boot

56309312 Flatwasher, 3/8 In

57308146 Clutch Spring Boot

58307395 Upper Housing, Headlight

59305025 Headlight Assembly

60580530 Lower Housing, Headlight

61307781 Screw, #10 x 1-3/4 In

62307767 Wiring Harness

63580532 Bracket, Headlight Mounting

644160 Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 In

65309792 Metalized Back

6671061 Washer, External Lock

6771046 Locknut, Nylon, 3/8-t6

686636 Conduit, Plastic

69235 Screw Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 2 In

70308909 Screw, 10-24 x 5/8 tn

71309789 Lens, Headlight

72309791 Bulb, Headlight

73307918 Auger Drive Lever

74307920 Traction Drive Lever

7557444 Cable Tie

76307251 Owner's Manual

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Motor Mount Repair Parts

17 60_'_68 67

59

78

66

61

14

76 83 85 71

/

7

7O

3

5

36

9 3B 4

52 51

50 53

93

13 93

t3

27

2B

56

88

9t

13

55

57

32

CRAFTSMAN 32" TRAC-PLUS SNOW

REFo

THROWER 536.885020

REF

NO. PART NO,

1307923

255O7

3307968

471067

570978

670982

75513

853703

971074

1285494

1371037

1471060

1571071

t6 53713

1770993

1871062

197'1012

208220

21307964

2285187

23 51438

24 71393

25 70991

26 71362

27 70985

28 51445

29 71059

3251477

3350740

3471073

351110

3651448

3771006

38590

3953696

40 50747

41 53720

42 53721

43 50677

44 71063

45 71128

46 169

4771010

4871072

PART NAME

Belt Cover

Motor Mount Frame

Engine Riser

FIatwasher, 1/4 In,,

Screw, Self-Tap,t/4 x 1/2 In

Screw, Self-Tap, 5/16-18 x 1/2 In

End Plate

Flanged Bearing

Flatwasher, 1/2 In,

Roll Pin, 5/32 x 7t8 In,,

Lever, Auger Clutch

Lever, Clutch Cable

Hex Nut, 5/16-18

Lockwasher, 5/16 In

Flatwasher, 5/16 In

Bracket, Clutch Adjustment

Carriage Bolt, 5116-1 3/4 In.

Lockwasher, 3/8 In.

Screw, Self-Tap, 3t8-16 x 1 In, Bolt, 5/!6-18 x 2-112 In, Engine, Craftsman, Model No, 143,8!6012 (See Er gine Repair Parts List)

Belt Guard Plate Spacer

Boll, 5/16-24 x 1 In

Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3 In. Bolt, 516-18 x 2-3/4 In. Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4 In Rod, Spindle Suppor Lockwasher, 1/4 In 1/4-20 Hex Nut

Nut, 5/16-18

Spring, Drive Idler

Shoulder Bolt, 5/16-1

Flatwasher, 7/16 In

Idler Drive Belt Brack _t

Idler Pulley, 3 In

Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 lr

Nut, Jam, 3/8-16

Spindle Plate

Engine Pulley SpaceA

Pulley, Traction Drive

Pulley, Auger Drive

Washer

Lockwasher, 3/8 In

Belt, 3/8-24 x 1-!/4 In

Auger Clutch Rod As_ bly Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 In

Flatwasher, 3/8 In.

NO, PART NO. PART NAME

4971045 Jam Nut, 3/8-16

50130 Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4 In.

5151458 Belt,Traction Drive, Special

5250794 Traction Pulley

5320556 Square Key

56307951 Rear Panel

57304129 Bottom Panel

584293 Spring, Auger Brake

5985214 Friction Disc Assembly

6050683 Flatwasher

6t 50684 Beadng, Roller

6250689 Needle Bearing

6350690 Housing, Blade Shaft

6550654 Seal, Oil

6685095 Housing, Disc Drive

6750666 Flat'washer

6850688 Ring Retainer, 3/4 In

694051 Spring Washer

711413 Bearing and Retainer Assembly

7250705 Drive Shaft Bearing

7385204 Clutch Plate

7451446 Yoke, Speed

7571081 Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 3/4 in.

7650707 Retainer

7750798 Chain

7850706 Drive Sprocket

79 50700 Bearing, Clutch

8O 30440 Grease Fitting

816550 Shaft & Gear Assembly

827'1203 Key, 1/8 In.

8350704 Washer

845892 Hub, Friction Wheel

855898 Friction Wheel

8671061 Lockwasher, Ext, Tooth, 5/16 In

871795 Cap Retainer, 3/8 In

8871048 Hex Nut, 3/8-24

894062 Hex Shaft

9050884 Retainer

916177 Axle

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Track Assembly Repair Parts

!_._ B 31 26B

4

5

/,

13

11 /

22

1415

11

41

34

CRAFTSMAN 32" TRAC-PLUS SNOW THROWER 536.885020

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35

_132"

23

\

20

\

37

2

-4

31

40

40

3_

CRAFTSMAN

REF:

51441

671147

771038

870993

971073

1071072

1157171

126711

13 307725

14 71032

15 71058

16 85113

17 309321

18 70969

19 71035

205500

21308120

223316

2370984

24307912

2570983

32" TRAC-PLUS SNOW

PART NAME

Chute Extension

Hex Nut, 5/1648 Lockwasher, 5/16 In Flatwasher, 11/32" Screw, 5/16-24 x 1-3/4 In

Pan Head Slotted Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4 in

Locknut, 5/16-18

Carriage Boil, 5/16-18 x 3/4 1N

Flatwasher, 7/16 In

Flatwasher, 3/8 In.

Wing Knob

Plastic Washer

Chute Deflector

Screw, #8-32 x 1/2 In

Locknut, #8-32

Retainer Ring

Flange, Chute Ring

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1 In

Locknut, 1/4-20

Auger Housing 32 In.

Side Plate, L H

Bolt, 5/16-!8 x 1 In

Screw, Self-Tap, 5/16-18 x 3/4 In.

Height Adjustor Skid

Screw, 5/16-18 x 5/8 In

THROWER 536.885020

m

REF.

NO. PART NO. PART NAME

26308059 Bearing, 7/8 In

2720556 Square Key

3171100 Nut, 5/16-24

32308790 Size Decal

33 307911 32 in Auger, L H

'34 307910 32 in.Auger, R H

35 578647 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2 In

3771391 Locknut, 5/16-18

3810104 Grease Fitting

3953757 Bearing, Auger Shaft

4050748 Washer

413O8766 Name Decal

42130 Screw, 5/16-18 x 3/4 ln_

4350796 Auger Pulley 84 in

443362 Rivet, 3/16 In

4571076 Flatwasher, 3/16 In

463194 Skirt

477679 Chute, Striped Danger Decal

4870141 Auger, Danger Decal

497376 Impeller, Danger Decal

5070142 Chute, Danger Decal

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CRAFTSMAN 32" TRAC-PLUS SNOW THROWER 536.885020

Gear Box Repair Parts

17 18 19 20 21

3

22

10

4

\

I

5

1

tl

38

REWIND STARTER NOo 590630

11

39

37

1_310

3O5

17'B3

\r81

87

t

396

69

_ODELendSERIAL 102NUMBERSHERE

103

14

20

26

316

370C

4O

CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLEEHGINE

527652 Pin, Dowel

635326 Baffle, Blower housing

x 5/8

835443 Crankshaft

934860A Piston, Pin _f Ring Assy. (tnc}. NOSo

9A 34863 Piston e Pin Assy. {lncL No. 10) (Stdr) 9A 34864 Piston _ Pin ASSyr (Inclo No, 10) (..010

oversize)

9A 34865 Piston e Pin Assy, (Incl. Noo 10) (.020 oversize)

1027888 Ring, Piston pin retaining

1134866A Ring Set, Piston (Std,)

11 34867 Ring Set, Piston (o010 oversize) !1 34868 Ring Set, Piston (4020 oversize)

17 35373A Rod Assyo, Connecting (Inclo Noso I8,

19 _ 19A)

1835374 Dipper, Oil

196509O8 Bolt, Connecting rod

19A 650882 Bolt, Connecting rod

2034034 Lifter, Valve

2135375 Camshaft (Mechanical Compression

Release)

2233273A Extension, Blower housing

23650128 Screw, Hex hd_ Seres, 10-24 x t/2

24 *35262 Gasket, Cyllnder cover

25 35376 Cover Ass,/., Cylinder (Inclo Nos. 26,

27 E_37)

2635377 Bushing, Cylinder cover

2735319 Seat, Oil

3430700 Yoke, Governor

35650494 Screw, Fil, hdo Seres, 6-40 x 5/16

3629642 Ring, Retaining

3731845 Shaft, Governor

3830588A Spool, Governor

3935479 Washer, Fiat

4O 29193 Ring, Retaining

4135378 Gear, Govenor (Inci, No. 39)

4233369 Bracket, Governor gear

43650838 Screw, Hex washer hd. thread form-

ing, 10_24x 1/2

4929916 Clamp, Governor lever

5028826 Screw, Hex washer hd,, 10-32 x 3/4

5129216 Locknut, Hex "Keps', 10-32

5233454 Lever, Governor

5329918 Washer, E,T. Lock

5465O548 Screw, Hex washer hd., 832 x 5/16

55 30322 Locknut, Hex "Keps", 8-32

56 650832 Screw, Hex washer hd. Powerlok, 1/4-20 x 1-I!/16

57 650833 Screw, Hex washer hd. Powerlok, 1/420 x 1-3/16

5835565 Dipstick, Oil

5935499 "0" Ring

6O 35554 Tube, Oil fill

62 3554O Clip, Fill tube

66 27878A Valve, Exhaust (Inci. No. 70) (Std_)

MODEL:143.816012

oversize)

6827882 Cap, Upper vatve spring

68A 34689 Seal Assy,, Intake valve

6927881 Spring, Valve

7O 32581 Cap, Lowr valve spring

7632589 Key, Flywheel

7729443 Cllp, Spring

78611093 Flywheel (w/ring gear)

79650880 Washer, Lock

8O 650881 Nut, Flywheel

81650872 Stud, Solid state mounting

8235135 Solid, State Assy.

9535253 Wire, Ground

9634923A Gasket, Cyllnaar head

9734O3O Head, Cylinder

986O21A Screw, Hex flange hdo, 5/16-1B x t- 1/2

9933636 Spark Plug (Champion J-BC or

equivalent)

10065O691 Washer, Flat

101650727 Screw, Special hex hdo tapped,

5/16-18 x 1-3/4

10265O69O Washer, Beflevitle

103650694A Screw, Hex flange hd., 5/16-18 x 2

104"27896A Gasket, Breather

11733877 Pipe, Intake

11830088A Screw, Fil. hd. Sems, 1/4-28 x 1

119650378 Screw, Torx ill. hd. Sems, 5/16-18 x

1-118

120*27915A Gasket, Intake pipe

12134567 Bracket, Choke

8-36 x 5/8

t30 35447 Housing, Blower

131570682 Primer Assy,

13232180C Line, Primer

13334677 Bracket Ass,/,, Control (incl. Noso 134,

135, 136 Ef 138)

13431342 Spring, Compression

135650549 Screw, Filo hd, 5-40 x 7/16

136610973 Terminal Assy.

13934667 Link, Governor

1403_3878 Link, Governor-to-throttle

*Indicates Parts Included in

Gasket Set, Ref_ No_ 215.

41

42

NOTES

43

OWN R'S

UAL

MODEL NO.

,885020

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

??

!!_ 2 +

10 HORSEPOWER

32" DUAL STAGE

TRAC=.PLUS

120V. ELECTRIC START

SNOW THROWER

Each SNOW THROWER has its own MODEL NUMBER found on the motor mount frame+

Each ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBEF_: found on the BLOWER HOUSING??

Always mention these MODEL NUMBERS when

requesting service or Repair Parts for your SNOW

THROWER+

All parts listed herein may be ordered through

any Sears Service Center/Departments and most Sears Stores,,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS

GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

*PRODUCT - "SNOW THROWER"

*MODEL NUMBER - 536.885020

*ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.816012

*PART NUMBER

*PART DESCRIPTION

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specitically trained on Sears Products, having the pads, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you.....we service what we sell."

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