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CRAFTSMAN® I 1.0 Horsepower 30 Inch Dual Stage 120V. Electric Start SNOW THROWER MODEL NO. 536.881110 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.
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TRAINING Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an ad- Read the operating and service instruction justment or repair to protect eyes from manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar foreign objects that may be thrown from the with the controls and the proper use of the snow thrower.
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Never operate the snow thrower near en- closures, automobiles, window wells, Check shear bolts and other belts at fre- drop-offs, and the like without proper ad- quent intervals for proper tightness to be justment of the snow discharge angle.
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Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage k61 W Push To Engage Fuel Fuel Oil Mixture Electric Starter Discharge DOWN Discharge Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT MIni Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Transmission Ignition Key Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run, Engage To Disengage...
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Contents of Parts Bag (actual size) 1 - Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown) 1 - Warranty Card (not shown) 2 - Parts bags (not shown) *Non-Assembly Parts, found in toolbox located on belt cover 1- Screw, 3/8"-16 x 2"...
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Read and follow the assembly and ad- NOTE: In this instruction book, left justment instructions for your snow and right describe the location of a thrower. All fasteners are in the parts part from the operator's position be- hind the unit. bag.
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Cut the ties that secure the clutch Remove and discard all packing material from around the snow control cables to the lower handle. thrower. See Figure 1. Move the cables away from the motor frame. For shipping purposes, the height Make sure the clutch control adjust skids...
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Locate the crank assembly Mount the universal joint into the moved earlier. Remove the Iocknut end of the worm gear. Make sure and flatwasher from the eye bolt the large holes are aligned. assembly. Insert universal joint pin. Make Install the eye bolt through the low- sure opening in universal joint pin er hole on the left side of the han- is aligned with small opening in uni-...
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How To Install The Speed Control 1. Put the speed select lever into the _Speed Select sixth gear position. Attach the speed control rod (end with 90 ° bend) to the speed select Speed Lever Select bracket with washer and cotter Bracket pin.
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Check The Cables 1. Check the traction drive cable and If the top of the cables have be- come disconnected from the drive the auger drive cable. If the bottom of the cables have become discon- levers, attach the cables to the "Z" nected, reinstall the cable springs.
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_," CHECKLIST Before you operate your new snow thrower, to ensure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product, please review the following checklist: _" All assembly instructions have been completed. P_ The discharge chute rotates freely. No remaining loose parts in carton.
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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, Auger Drive Lever Traction Drive Lever Electric...
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ver back to discharge the snow The operation of any snow thrower can down. result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in se- vere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower.
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HOW TO USE 5. Check tire pressure (14-17 THE WHEEL LOCKOUT pounds). Do not exceed maximum amount of pressure. The left wheel is secured to the axle with a lockout pin. See Figure 18. The CHECK THE OIL: unit was shipped with the lockout pin in NOTE: The engine was shipped from the locked position.
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WARNING: Experiences mable. Always use caution WARNING: Gasoline is flam- icates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or when handling or storing those using ethanol or methanol) gasoline. can attract moisture which leads to Do not fill fuel tank while snow separation and formation of acids...
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starter and recoil starter. Before start- receptacle. (See WARNING in this section). ing the engine, be certain that you have read the following information. Push the primer button while cov- ering the vent hole as follows: Re- move finger from primer button equipped with a three-wire ARNING: The starter...
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COLD START gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions. Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged FROZEN STARTER (RELEASED) position. If the starter is frozen and will not turn Move throttle control to"FAST" posi- engine: tion.
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to remove any item that may WARNING: Do not attempt become lodged in auger without taking the following precau- tions: • Release auger drive lever. • Move throttle lever to stop posi- tion. • Remove (do not turn) ignition key. •...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Every Every Every Fill in dates as you Before Each Before SERVICE completeregular Each Often Hours Hours Hours Season Storage DATES service. Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _ghten All Screws and Nuts Check Spark Plug Lubricate All Pivot Points Lubricate Disc Drive...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 11.0 HP DISPLACEMENT 21.82 cu. in. GASOLINE 4 quarts CAPACITY (unleaded) OIL CAPACITY 5W30 Figure 21 20 oz capacity) LUBRICATION-EVERY 25 HOURS SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM Lubricate Disc Drive Plate every (Gap .030 in.) or twenty-five (25) hours and at the end of equivalent the season and/or before storage.
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LUBRICATION-NOT REQUIRED NOTE: Clean all excess grease found on friction disc hub. 1. Hex Shaft and Sprockets - Hex shaft and sprockets require no lu- Hex Shaft and Sprockets brication. All bearings and bushings Sprockets (Require No are lifetime lubricated and require Lubrication no maintenance.
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raise the adjustable skids. Tighten nect the spark plug wire and the mounting nuts. See Figure 24. WARNING: Always discon- place it where it cannot NOTE: For rocky or uneven surfaces, make contact with spark plug to pre- raise the front of the snow thrower by vent accidental starting when mak- moving...
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HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST Remove gas from gas tank. Stand snow thrower on end. THE CABLES Disconnect the "Z" fitting from The cables are adjusted at the factory drive lever. and no adjustment should be neces- sary. If the cables have become Pull spring cover up to expose stretched or are sagging adjustment...
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faction Drive Belt _ .'T",_Driv Auger Drive Belt '_.o Pulley Idler ;,_,..fl/2 inch Auger : ._ Deflection Pulley =7 ...f',, Drive Idler Pulley Pulley Engaged---" !_1" Loosen this nut Figure 29 Figure 28 NOTE: If the is not adjustment correct, peat the adjustment.
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How To Remove the Traction Drive frame will separate, hinged by the Belt bolts. If the snow thrower will not move for- _\\'_ Bottom ward, check the traction drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive Mount ---'_3k-_ belt is worn or damaged, replace the Frame...
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ger Drive Belt" in the Service And Measure the distance between Adjustmentsection. belt guide and auger drive belt. The correct distance is 1/8 inch 9. Adjust the belt guide. See "How To (3.175 mm). See Figure 32. Adjust The Belt Guide" in the Ser- vice And Adjustment section.
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Figure 34). In the correct position, the right outer side of the disc drive plate must be three inches (7.62cm.) from the center of the friction wheel. If the friction wheel is not in the correct position, adjust as follows. Shift Yoke Ball Joint Assembly...
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11. Assemble the new friction wheel 8. Remove the four bolts that hold the onto hub with the fasteners bearing plates on each side of the moved earlier. hex shaft. See Figure 37. NOTE: Take special note of the 12. Install the bearing plate onto the position of the washers and retain- right side.
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Align the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger shaft. Install the new shear pin and spacer. See Figure 38. Connect the spark plug wire. _2cer _Figure TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR Clean spark plug by carefully scraping the electrodes (Do not If you think your carburetor needs ad- sand blast or use a wire brush).
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If you do not remove the gasoline, tank, fumes may reach an open use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit flame, spark or pilot light from a fur- or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi- nace, water heater, clothes dryer, lizer No. 3550. Add fuel stabilizer to cigarette, etc.
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TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace spark plug. ! Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel. Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line, empty gas Clean fuel line; check fuel tank, or stale gasoline supply;...
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CRAFTSMAN 30" 11liP SNOW THROWER 536.881110 FRAME ASSEMBLY O[O]ll ENGINE MOUNTS TO FRONT HOLES ON THE FRAME 319042 Part No. Key No. Description Model 143.001101 ENGINE SCREW, 5/16-18 710024 WASHER 71060 GUIDE, ROD BELT 3949 PLASTIC WASHER 6711 WASHER 71060 SCREW, 5/1 6-24X 1.00...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011101 35395 Resistor Spark Plug 651002 Screw, 5/16-18x4-3/16" (RJ1 9LM) 33013 Starter Bubble Cover 33369 Governor Gear Bracket 650760 Screw, 8-32 x 3/8" 659836 Screw, 10-24 x 1/2" 35985B Starter Cup 27882 Valve Spring Cap 29752 Nut &...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011101 PART DESCRIPTION 590749 Rewind Starter 590599A Spring Pin 590600 Washer 590679 Retainer 590601 Washer 590680 Starter Dog 590412 Dog Spring 590682 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assy, 590750 Starter Housing Ass'y. 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.)
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011101 F-OOl142J...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011101 PART DESCRIPTION 640054 Carburetor (Incl.184 of Engine Parts List) 631776A Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631970 Throttle Return Spring 631778 Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw 650506 632112 Choke Shaft & Lever Assembly Choke Shutter 632174...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011101 14----4"'--..., F,-OOl142J...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.011101 PART DESCRIPTION 33329E Electric Starter (110 Volt) 33451 Dust Cover 33842 Retainer Ring 33430 Spring Retainer 33431 Anti-drift Spring 37050 Nut & Gear 35449 Drive End Cap Ass'y (Incl. 7) 35450 "O" ring 35915...
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