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Operator's Manual
45" SNOW THROWER
Model No. C459-527870
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual
and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions.
SEARS CANADA, 222 Jarvis St., Toronto, On M5B 2B8
®
Visit our website: sears.ca
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
FORM NO. 769-03337
8/22/2007

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® 45” SNOW THROWER Model No. C459-527870 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. SEARS CANADA, 222 Jarvis St., Toronto, On M5B 2B8 FORM NO.

  • Page 2: Sears Service

    02488 199260 07.21.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps or glass. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Snow Thrower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINg DANgER This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for This symbol points out important safety instructions safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, which, if not followed, could endanger the personal carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious safety and/or property of yourself and others.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION MAINTENANCE & STORAgE 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual.

  • Page 6: Safety Labels

    SAFETY LABELS A chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top Chute Clean-out of the auger housing with a mounting clip. The Tool tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow. This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations. Loose Parts • The augers are secured to the auger shaft with shear pins and bow tie cotter pins.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY Attaching the Chute Assembly • Remove locknuts and screws securing one of the flange keepers to the chute assembly. See Figure 4. • Loosen but do not remove the locknuts and screws on the other two flange keepers. • Slide chute assembly over chute opening, making sure the flange keepers are beneath lip of chute adapter.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Drift Cutters Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in heavy drift conditions. • Remove the carriage bolts by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them, and reinstall the drift cutters facing forward before Chute Clean-out Tool operating the snow thrower.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the drive control released, adjust the drive control immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows: • Loosen the nylock nut on the drive control cable and unthread the cable one full turn.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Drive Control Shift Lever Headlight Tw o- Wa y Chute Control™ Auger Control Gas Cap Oil Fill Wheel Steering Drift Chute Control Cutter Assembly Chute Directional Control Engine Controls Recoil Starter Handle Electric Starter Switch Primer Ignition Choke Control Throttle Control Clean-Out...
  • Page 12 OPERATION Auger Control The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The drive control must also be released in order to stop auger Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles.
  • Page 13 OPERATION gas & Oil Fill-Up 2. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cold engine start). Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed separately with your snow thrower. Read NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF instructions carefully.
  • Page 14 OPERATION Stopping The Engine general Recommendations Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any 1. Always observe safety rules when performing moisture on the engine. any maintenance. • Move throttle control to STOP position. 2. The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have •...

  • Page 15: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjust- ments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. Shift Rod If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to Figure 14 and adjust the shift rod as follows: 1.
  • Page 16 ADJUSTMENTS Friction Wheel Axle Figure 17 Drive Support Plate Bracket Opening Figure 16 Skid Shoes IMPORTANT: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspect- ing, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it Gear against the engine to prevent unintended starting. (Hex) Shaft Engine...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE 3. a. Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 23 securing the belt keeper bracket and remove the other bolt. b. Push the belt keeper and bracket up off the engine pulley. See Figure 24. Auger Belt 4. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly.
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE Figure 28 Figure 27 8. Place a block of wood underneath the auger housing as shown in Figure 28 and separate auger housing from the frame by tilting the Adapter housing forward and pulling up the handles. 9. a. Using a 1/2” wrench, remove the hex screw and washer from the center of the pulley on the auger housing.
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE Reassemble your unit by performing the previous steps in the opposite Friction Wheel Ass’y. Remove Hex Screw order. Belleville Washer Changing Friction Wheel Rubber WARNING: The rubber on the friction wheel is Slide Hex subject to wear and should be checked after the first Shaft Out 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter.

  • Page 21: Off-Season Storage

    OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING: Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance. Observe the following, when preparing your snow thrower for off- season storage: •...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNINg Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 23 NOTES...

  • Page 24: Parts List

    PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES...
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 784-5604A Chute Tilt Han dle Poignée de la bouche d’évacuation 646-0012 Cable Ass’y (Au ger/Drive) Câble (Tarière/Entraînement) 684-0053B Lower Chute Crank As sembly Manivelle de la goulotte inférieure 705-5218 Engage Han dle RH Black Poignée d’entraînement CD noir...
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES Torque to 325-550 in./lbs Serrez à un couple de 325-550 po-lb. Tec. OHV 358 cc Tec. LH 358 cc & OHV 318 cc Torque to 325-550 in./lbs Serrez à un couple de 325-550 po-lb. Tec. Tec. Tec.
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 05244B Bear ing Hous ing Boîtier de roulement 618-0279 LH Dog As sembly Bride gauche 618-0280 RH Dog As sembly Bride droite 618-0282E Steer ing Shaft As sem bly Arbre de di rection 618-04178 Wheel Ass’y Bear ing 6.0"...
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES REF. PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 746-0949A Steer ing Ca ble Câble 746-0951 Auger Idler Ca ble Câble 747-0973 Drive Clutch Rod Tige d’entraînement 750-0903B Split Spacer 1/2 x 5/8 x 2.69 Entretoise 1/2 x 5/8 x 2,69 750-0997 Spacer .625 ID x 1.0 OD x .23...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES Ground the ground wire to engine./ Mettez à la masse le conducteur de terre contre le moteur. Plug into alternator lead wire under fuel tank./ Branchéz le fil dans le fil conducteur de l’alternateur, sous le réservoir d’essence. PART N°...
  • Page 30 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES Tec. OHV 358 cc Torque to 20-30 in./lbs Serrez à un couple de 20-30 po-lb. 43 38 Torque to 21 ft./lbs. maximum, washer should be flat./ Serrez à un couple de 21 pi-lb maximum. La rondelle doit être plate. Shave plate should ride slightly above asphalt.
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 736-0159 Flat Washer .349 ID x .879 OD x .063 Rondelle plate 0,349 DI x 0,879 DE x 0,063 714-0104 Int. Cot ter Pin Goupille fendue 754-0222A V-Belt 1/2 x 44"...

  • Page 32: Parts List (Engine)

    PARTS LIST Craftsman engine Model oHSa- For Snow Thrower Model C450-527870...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST Craftsman engine Model oHSa- For Snow Thrower Model C450-527870 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 37083 Cylinder (Incl. 2, 20, 72 & 80) 35684A Cylinder Cover (Incl. 14,15,20,38 27652 Dowel Pin 35377 Crankshaft Bushing 650820 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2”(Upper Mounting Screws...
  • Page 34 PARTS LIST Craftsman engine Model oHSa- For Snow Thrower Model C450-527870 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 35950 Rocker Arm 651084 Screw, 5/16-18 x 9/16” 37843 Rocker Arm Bearing 37086 Cylinder Head Cover 650586 Jam Nut, 5/16-24 650876 Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-9/32”...
  • Page 35 PARTS LIST Craftsman engine Model oHSa- For Snow Thrower Model C450-527870 Ref. No. Part No. Description 32180C Primer Line 590574 Starter Handle (Mitten Grip) also available in Packaged Part #740053B 650990 Screw, T-30, 1/4-20 x 15/32” (Electric Starter Mounting Screws) 651032 Screw, 12-16 x 5/8”...
  • Page 36 NOTES...

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