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Operator's
Manual
CRRFTSMRN
24" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88955
CAUTION:
Before
using
this product,
read this
manual
and follow
all
safety
rules
and operating
instructions.
o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
FORM1/0. 769-03972A
2/6/2009

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  • Page 1 SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using o ESPANOL this product, read this manual and follow safety rules and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORM1/0. 769-03972A 2/6/2009...
  • Page 2 Operation ......Pages 12-15 Espadol ......Page39 Service &Maintenance ....Pages 16-23 CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintained accordingto all suppliedinstructions, i f this snowthrowerfailsdue to a defectin materialor workmanship within two yearsfrom the dateor purchase,returnit to any authorizedCraftsmandrop-off locationfor free repair. Forthe nearestauthorizedlocation, call 1-800-4MYHOME.

  • Page 3: California Proposition

    This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeopera- This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not tion practicesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis...

  • Page 4: Operation

    Safe Handling of Gasoline • Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel surfaces.Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare • Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingon explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled slopes. on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin and • Planyoursnow-throwing patternto avoiddischargetowards changeclothesimmediately. windows,walls,cars etc. Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty •...

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE & STORAGE DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengine in any way. regularly.Referto the maintenance and adjustmentsectionsof Tampering with the governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand this manual. cause it to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactory setting of engine governor. •...

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble operate WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.
  • Page 7 1.KEEPAWAY FROMROTATING iMPELLER AND AUGER, C ONTACT WiTHiMPELLER OR AUGER CANAMPUTATE HANDS ANDFEET. 2. USECLEAN-OUT TOOL TOUNCLOG DISCHARGE C HUTE. 3.DISENGAGE C LUTCHLEVERS, S TOPENGINE, AND REMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTIL ALL MOVING PARTSHAVE STOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERViCiNG MACHINE. TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTSiNJURiES, NEVER DIRECT DISCHARGE A TBYSTANDERS. USEEXTRACAUTION WHEN OPERATING O N GRAVEL SURFACES.

  • Page 8: Removing From Carton

    NOTE:References to rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determined from behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). REMOVING FROM CARTON Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Removeand discard all packinginserts. Movethe snowthrowerout of thecarton. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.
  • Page 9 Positionthechute assemblyoverthe base.See Figure3. Closethe flangekeepersto securethechute assemblyto the chute base.See Figure4. The flangekeeperswill click intoplace whenproperlysecure. NOTE:If the flangekeeperswill noteasily clickinto place,usethe palmof yourhand to applyswift,firm pressureto the backof each. Removetheflat washerand hairpinclip from the end of the chutedirectionalcontrol. Insertthe end of the chutedirectionalcontrolinto the lower bracketand securewith the flat washerand hairpinclipjust removed.See Figure5.
  • Page 10 SET-UP Chute Clean-Out Tool A chute clean-out tool is fastenedto the top of the augerhousing with a mountingclip. See Figure6. The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is fastenedwith a cabletie at the factory.Cut thecable tie beforeoperatingthe snowthrower. ChuteClean-outTool Neveruseyour handsto cleara cloggedchuteassembly.Shut off engineand remainbehind handlesuntilall movingpartshave...
  • Page 11 Chute Assembly Thedistancesnowis throwncan be adjustedby changingthe angle of the chuteassembly.Todo so: Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkeyand loosenthe plasticwingknobfoundon the left sideof the chuteassembly. Pivotthe chute upwardor downwardbeforeretightening thewing knob.See Figure8. Auger Control Priorto operatingyour snowthrower,carefullyreadand followall instructionsbelow. Performall adjustmentsto verifyyour snow throweris operatingsafelyand properly.

  • Page 12: Shift Lever

    Shift Lever Drive Control Auger Control Gas Cap Chute Assembly Oil Fill ChuteDirectionalControl Clean Out Mumer Recoil Starter Tool andle Primer Ignition Throttle Control Choke Control :lectric Start Augers Button Oil Drain Skid Shoe Electric Starter Outlet Figure10 IGNITION Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it's importantto become acquainted with its controlsand features.Referto Figure10.
  • Page 13 THROTTLE CONTROL The augercontrol is locatedon the left handle.Squeezethe control grip againstthe handleto engagethe augersand startsnow throwing action.Releaseto stop. DRIVE CONTROL/AUGER CONTROL LOCK DRIVE CONTROL The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and willshut off the engine when moved into the STOP position.

  • Page 14: Clean-Out Tool

    CLEAN-OUT TOOL • Refuelin a well-ventilated area with the enginestopped.Do not smokeor allowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineis refueledor wheregasolineis stored. Neveruse yourhandsto cleara cloggedchute assembly.Shut • Donot overfillthe fueltank.After refueling,makesurethe tank off engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave cap is closed properlyand securely. stoppedbeforeusingthe clean-outtoolto clear thechute assembly.

  • Page 15: To Engage Drive

    Movethrottlecontrolto FAST(rabbit)_ position. TO ENGAGE DRIVE I,"1 (c d e ngine Movechoketo the ON position start). If With the throttlecontrolin the Fast(rabbit) '_ position,move engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition. shiftleverintoone of thesix forward(F) positionsor two reverse Pushprimerthree to five (3-5) times,makingsureto covervent (R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snowconditions hole whenpushing.If engineis warm,pushprimeronlyonce.

  • Page 16: Engine Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before performing anytypeofmaintenance/service, disengage all Followthe maintenance schedulegiven below.This chart describes controls and stoptheengine. W aituntilall moving partshavecometo serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof a completestop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainst t he completedmaintenance tasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglasses during Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 17 Reinstallthe drain plugand tightenit securely. Refillwith the recommended oil and checkthe oil level.See Recommended Oil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis 20 ounces. (%-400 -200 0o 200 400 Oil Drain ("c) -300 -200 -10° 0° Plug DONOTuse nondetergent o il or 2-strokeengineoil. itcould shorten the engine'sservicelife.

  • Page 18: Shave Plate And Skid Shoes

    become hot a nd can inc. LUBRICATION Gear Shaft Thegear (hex)shaft shouldbe lubricatedat least oncea seasonor afterevery 25 hoursof operation. Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until it stops. Carefullypivotthe snowthrowerup and forwardso that it restson theauger housing. Removethe lowerframecover fromthe undersideof the snow throwerby removing the four self-tappingscrewswhichsecureit.
  • Page 19 ADJUSTMENTS Shift Cable If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardand reverse)cannotbe achieved, referto the figureto the rightand adjustthe shift cableas follows: Placethe shiftleverin thefastest forward speedposition(F6). Loosenthe hex nuton the shiftcable indexbracket.See Figure Pivotthe bracketdownwardto take up slack in the cable. Retightenthehex nut. Drive Control Whenthedrivecontrol is releasedand in thedisengaged"up"position, the cableshouldhavevery little slack.It shouldNOTbe tight.

  • Page 20: Belt Replacement

    Auger Control "_ Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructions on adjustingtheauger controlcable. Skid Shoes Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructions on adjustingthe skid shoes. BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To removeand replaceyoursnow thrower'sauger belt, proceedas follows: Topreventspillage,removeall fuel fromtank by runningengine until itstops. Removethe plasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby remov- ing the two self-tappingscrews.See Figure22.
  • Page 21 6. Remove the belt a sfollows. Refer toFigure 25. a. Loosen and remove the shoulder screw w hich a cts a sabelt keeper. b. Unhook the support bracket spring f rom the frame. 7. Remove the belt f rom around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between thesupport bracket and the auger pulley.

  • Page 22: Friction Wheel Removal

    4, Carefully pivot the snow thrower upand forward so that i trests o n the auger housing. 5. Remove the frame c over from the underside ofthe snow thrower byremoving four s elf-tapping screws which s ecure it.Refer to Figure 24, 6.
  • Page 23 NOTE:Be carefulnot to damagethe threadson the shaft, Carefullypositionthe hexshaftdownwardand to the left before carefullyslidingthe frictionwheelassemblyoff the shaft. See Figure31. NOTE: If you'rereplacingthe frictionwheelassemblyas a whole, discardthe wornpartand slidethe newpart ontothe hexshaft. Followthe stepsabovein reverseorder to reassemblecomponents.If you'redisassembling the frictionwheeland replacingonly the rubber ring,proceedas follows: Removethefour screwswhich securethe frictionwheel'sside platestogether.

  • Page 24: Preparing Engine

    If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performance from the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. PREPARING SNOW THROWER PREPARING ENGINE Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal stor- Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent age shed,careshouldbe taken to rustprooftheequipment.Using deterioration and gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on essential a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains,...
  • Page 25 Enginefails to start Chokecontrolnot in ON position Movechokecontrolto ONposition. Sparkplugwire disconnected Connectwireto spark plug. Faultysparkplug Clean,adjustgap,or replace. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel Filltank with clean, freshgasoline. Enginenotprimed. Primeengineas instructedin the OperationSection. Safetykeynot inserted. Insertkeyfully intothe switch. Enginerunserratically Enginerunningon CHOKE Movechokecontrolto OFFposition. Stalefuel Filltank with clean, freshgasoline.
  • Page 26 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88955...
  • Page 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88955 731-2635 SnowRemoval T oolMount 684-04107-0637 SpiralAssembly,LH 684-04057A-0637 ImpellerAssembly,12"Dia. 684-04108-0637 SpiralAssembly,RH 710-0347 HexScrew,3/8-16, 1.75,Gr5 731-04870 Spacer,1.25OD x .75 ID x 1.00 710-0451 Bolt,Carriage,5/16-18,.750Grl 736-0188 Washer,Flat, .76x 1.49x .06 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18, 0 .750 741-0493A Bushing,Flange,.80 ID x .91OD 710-0703 Screw,Carriage,1/4-20,.750,Gr5...
  • Page 28 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88955...
  • Page 29 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88955 735-0199A Bumper,Rubber,.62 ODx .22 631-04133A HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, LH 631-04134B HandleAssembly,ClutchLock, RH ,736-0262 LWasher,Flat, .385x .870x .092 738-04118 Bolt, Shoulder,5/16-18x 0.905 684-04105B HandleAss'y,Engage,Black,LH 738-04348 Screw,Shoulder,.43x 1.3,1/4-20 684-04106B HandleAss'y,Engage,Black,RH 731-04869 Chute,FlangeKeeper _ 631-04131B . ChuteAssembly(IncludesRef.# 27) 746-04397 Cable,SpeedSelector...
  • Page 30 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88955 ,_8h,...
  • Page 31 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88955 656-04025A DiscAssembly,FrictionWheel 731-04873 Spacer,1.25x .75x 3.0 738-04168 Axle, .75x 22" 684-04153 FrictionWheelAssembly,5.50D 684-04154-0637 SupportBracket,FrictionWheel 729-04035 Conn.,Amp 684-04156A Shift Assembly,Rod 710-0809 Hex Screw,1/4-20,1.25,Gr5 710-0191 Hex Screw,3/8-24, 1.25,Gr8 J 710-0627 J HexScrew,5/16-24,.750,Gr5 710-0788 Screw,1/4-20,1.000 710-0672 Hex Screw,5/16-24,1.25,Gr5 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20x .625...
  • Page 32 Craftsman Engine Model ZS365-SUA For Snow Thrower Model 247.88955...
  • Page 33 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUA For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88955 751-10974 751-10645A ElectricStarter Carburetor Assembly 710-04934 751-11020 Screw,M4 x 55 Carburetor Kit Major 710-04935 710-04910 Screw,M4 x 60 Stud,M6 x 105 751-10635 751-10646 IgnitionCoil Air Filter HeatingPipe Cover 751-10637 710-04919 IgnitionSwitch...
  • Page 34 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365=SUA For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88955 751-10723A 751-10724 ShortBlock GasketKitComplete Oil Seal Crankcase Complete CrankcaseCoverGasket Oil Pipe Reserve Crankcase Cover O-ring Piston CylinderHeadGasket MufflerGasket PistonRingSet- Complete HeadCoverGasket PistonPin CarbInsulatorGasket PistonPin Clip CarburetorInsulator ConnectingRodAssemblyComplete CarburetorGasket ValveLifter (Tappet) PaperGasket...
  • Page 35 Craftsman Engine IViodel ZS365-SUA For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88955 751-11100 CrankcaseKit 751-10669 Oil Fill PlugAssembly GovernorSeal Oil Fill Plug RadialBall Bearing O-ring 751-10644 O-ring - GovernorArm MufflerAssemblyComplete CrankcaseComplete MufflerAssembly Seal ExhaustPipe 751-11098 Crankcase Cover Kit 751-10769 ExhaustDeflectorPipe 751-11054 ValveCover 710-04932...
  • Page 36 MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 2005 ANDTHERE- AFTER,WHICHARE USEDIN CALIFORNIA, A NDTO CERTIFIED MODELYEAR2005 AND LATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASED AND USEDELSEWHERE IN THE UNITEDSTATES.
  • Page 37 (4)Repair orreplacement ofany warranted part under the warranty provisions ofthis article m ust beperformed atnocharge tothe owner ata warranty station. (5)Notwithstanding the provisions ofSubsection (4) above, warranty services orrepairs must beprovided atallMTD distribution centers that are franchised toservice the subject engines. (6)The owner must not b echarged fordiagnostic labor that l eads tothe determination that a warranted...
  • Page 38 Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.
  • Page 39 Congratulations on makinga smart purchase.YournewCraftsman® Once youpurchasethe Agreement,a simplephonecall isall that it productis designedand manufactured for yearsof dependableopera- takesfor youto scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night, or tion. But likeall products,it mayrequirerepairfrom time to time.That's schedulea serviceappointmentonline. whenhavinga RepairProtectionAgreementcan saveyoumoneyand The RepairProtectionAgreement i sa risk-freepurchase.If you cancel aggravation.
  • Page 40 ..Pagina 60 posterior GARANTiA LIMITADA CRAFTSMAN Dos Ahos en Lanzador de Nieve Cuandohechofuncionary mantenidosegOn todas las instruccionessuministradas, s i este lanzadorde nievefalla debidoa un defectoen mate- rial o habilidaddentrode dosa_osde la fechao compra,vuelta ello a algunaposici6nde bajadade Craftsmanautorizadapara la reparaci6n libre.Para la posici6nautorizadam_scercana,Ilame1-800-4MYHOME.
  • Page 41 Esta rn_.quina r ue construidapara seroperadade acuerdocon La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque irnportantesde seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar concualquiertipo de equipo rnotorizado, u n descuidoo error por poner en peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras partedel operadorpuedeproducirlesionesgraves.Esta rn_.quina personas.Lea y siga todaslas instruccionesde este manualantes es capazde arnputarrnanosy piesy de arrojarobjetoscon gran...
  • Page 42 Manejo seguro de la gasolina • Nuncaoperela rn_.quina si falta un rnontajedel canalo si el rnisrnoest,. daSado.Mantengatodos losdispositivosde seguri- Paraevitar lesiones personales 0 daSosrnateriales tengarnucho dad en su lugaryen funcionarniento. cuidadocuandotrabajecon gasolina.La gasolinaes surnarnente inflarnabley sus vaporespuedencausarexplosiones. S i se derrarna •...

  • Page 43: Mantenimiento

    • Paraencenderel motor,jale de la cuerdalentarnente hasta que • SegOn la Cornisi6nde Seguridad de Productosparael Consu- sienta resistencia,luegojale r_.pidarnente. El replieguer_.pido de rnidorde los EstadosUnidos(CPSC)y la Agenciade Protecci6n la cuerdade arranque(tensi6nde retroceso)le jalar_,la rnanoy Arnbiental d e los EstadosUnidos(EPA),este productotieneuna el brazohaciael motor rn_.s r_.pido de Io que usted puedesoltar.
  • Page 44 SiMBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p_ginadescribelossirnbolosy figurasde seguridadinternacionales que puedenapareceren este producto.Lea el manualdel operador )araobtenerla inforrnaci6n terrninadasobreseguridad,reunirse,operaci6ny rnantenimiento y reparaci6n. LEA ELMANUAL DELOPERADOR(S) Lea,entienda, y siga todas lasinstrucciones en el manual (es)antes de intentar reunirse y funcionar. LA ADVERTENCIA -- PLATOS ROTATORIOS Guarde manos de entrada y aperturas de la descarga mientras la m_iquina corre.

  • Page 45: Montaje

    NOTA:las referencias al lado derechoo y ciertosde la rn_.quina quitanievesedeterrninandesdela parteposteriorde la unidaden posici6nde operaci6n(perrnaneciendo directarnente detr_.sde la rn_.quina quitanieve,rnirandohaciael panelde la rnanija). EXTRACCI6N DE LA UNIDAD DE LA CAJA Corte lasesquinasde la cajade cart6ny exti_ndalaen el piso Quitey descartetodos los insertosde ernpaque. Saquela rn_.quina q uitanievede la caja.
  • Page 46 SitOeel montajedel canalsobrela base.Vea la figura3. Cierrelos fijadoresde la bridapara asegurarel montajedel canal a la basedel canal. Veala figura4. Losfijadoresde la brida emitenun chasquidocuandoest_.nbien asegurados. NOTA:si los fijadoresde la brida no seajustanen su lugarf_.cilmente, utilice la palmade su rnanopara apfcar una presi6nr_.pida y firmeen la parteposteriorde cadauno.
  • Page 47 CONFIGURACION "_ " Herramienta de Limpieza del Canal Hay una herramienta de limpiezadel canal iajustada a la parte superiorde la caja de la barrenacon un pasadorde ensamNado.Vea la figura6. La herramienta est,. diseSadapara limpiarel hieloy la nievedel montajede un canal.Este productose sujeta medianteuna Herrarnienta de uni6nde cableen la f_.brica.
  • Page 48 Ajuste de( montaje del cana( Es posibieajustar (adistanciaa (a cua(se arroja (anievecambiandoel &ngu(o de(montajede(canal. Parahacer(o: Detengael motorquitando(a ((avede encendidoy afioje (aperi((a a mariposade pl&sticoque se encuentraen el (adoizquierdo de( montajede( canal. Gire el canal haciaarriba o haciaabajoantes de apretar(aperi((a a mariposa.Vea (afigura8. Prueba de control de la barrena...

  • Page 49: Llave De Encendido

    Hay dosvelocidadesde retroceso(R). La uno (1) es la rn_.s lenta,y la encenderel motor. dos (2) es la rn_.s r_.pida. Curnple con los estandares de seguridad de ANSi Lasrn_.quinas q uitanievede Craftsman curnplen conlosest_.ndares de seguridad del instituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales (ANSI).
  • Page 50 CONTROL DEL REGULADOR CONTROL DE LA BARRENA CONTROL LA BARRIENA El control del regulador estfi ubicado en la parte trasera del motor. Negula la velocidad del motor, y Io apaga cuando se Iocoloca en la posicidn STOP (detencidn). CEBADOR AI presionarel cebadorse envlacombustible directamente al carburadordel motor paraayudar al encendidocuandoel clima es frfo.

  • Page 51: Antes De Encender

    Paracarnbiarla direcci6nhaciala cual se arrojala nieve,gire el NOTA:No Io Ileneen exceso.El Ilenadoexcesivode aceite puede controldireccionaldel canalde la siguienternanera: hacerque el motorgenerehurno,que cuestearrancarloo fallas en la bujia. • Gire en sentidode lasagujasdel relojpara descargarla nieve Vuelvaa colocarel tap6n/la varillade aceitey ajuste confirrneza haciala izquierda.
  • Page 52 Arrancador el_ctrico Muevala palancadel cebadorhastala posici6nON I,,,€1 (encendidoconel motoren fifo). Si el motorya est,. caliente, ubiqueel cebadoren la posici6nOFR El arrancadorel_ctricoopcionalest&equipadocon un cable de ali- Presioneel cebadortres a cinco (3-5) veces,asegur_.ndose d e rnentaci6n y un enchufede tres terrninales conectadosa tierray est,. cubrirel orificiode ventilaci6ncuandoIo haga.Si el motorest,.
  • Page 53 LISTA DE MANTENIMIENTO Antes de realizarcualquiertipo del rnantenirniento/servicio, suelte Siga la lista de rnantenirniento dada abajo.Estacarta describepautas todos los rnandosy pare el motor.Esperehasta quetodas las partes de servicios61o. U sela colurnnade Troncode Serviciopara guardar de rnovirniento hayanvenidoa una paradacornpleta.Desconecteel la pistade tareasde rnantenirniento cornpletadas. L ocalizarel rn_.s alarnbrede bujia y b_.selo contrael motorpara prevenirel cornienzo cercano Charnusca el Centrode Servicioo prograrnar el servicio,sirn- involuntario.
  • Page 54 Cambio de aceite del motor NOTA:Carnbieel aceitedespu_sde las 5 prirnerashorasde operaci6ny despu_sde cada50 horasde operaci6no una vez por ternporada. Vacfeel combustibledel tanquehaciendofuncionarel motor hastaque el tanquede combustibleest_ vacfo.Cerci6resede que la tapadel combustibleest,. asegurada. Coloqueun recipiente adecuadopara recolectarel aceitebajo el tap6nde drenajede aceite. Retireel tap6nde drenajede aceite.Vea la Figura12.
  • Page 55 Midala separaci6nde bujia con un calibrador.Corrijade ser necesariotorciendoel electrodolateral.Vea la Figura14.La separaci6n debe establecerseentre0,02y 0,03 pulgadas Electrodo (0,60-0,80ram). Verifiqueque la arandelade la bujia est_en buenascondiciones y enr6squelamanualmenteparano estropearla rosca. Unavez que la bujfaest_ colocada,apri_telacon una Ilavepara comprimirla arandela. NOTA:Cuandoinstaieuna bujia nueva,una vez colocadala bujia apriete1/2vuelta paracomprimirla arandela.Cuandovuelvaa co[ocar 0,02= 0,03 pulgadas una bujfausada,una vez colocadala bujia apriete1/8- 1/4de vuelta...
  • Page 56 PLACA DE RASPADO Y ZAPATAS ANTIDESLIZANTES La placade raspadoy laszapatasantideslizantes ubicadasen la base de la m_.quina quitanieveest_.n sujetasa desgaste.Peri6dicamente deberiacontrolarlospernosy reemplazarlos cuandosea necesario. Para retirarlas zapatasantideslizantes: Quitelos cuatropernosdel carro,arandelas,y las tuercasde brida hexagonales que los asegurana la m_.quina quitanieve. Montelas nuevaszapatasantideslizantes con cuatrospernos de carro (dosen cada lado),arandelas,y las tuercasde brida hexagonales.
  • Page 57 Ubiquela rn_nsulahaciaarribapara brindarrn_.s juego (o hacia abajo paraaurnentarla tensi6ndel cable). Vuelvaa apretarla tuercahexagonalsuperior. Soporte del canal Si la espiralsituadaen la parteinferiordel controldireccionaldel canal no seenganchacompletarnente conel rnontajedel canal,es posible ajustarel soportedel canal. Parahacerlo: Aflojelas dostuercasque sujetanel soportedel canaly carnbie su posici6nligerarnente. V ea la figura20. Vuelvaa ajustarlas tuercas.
  • Page 58 Aflojey retireel tornillocon rebordeque actOacomoguarda de la correa.Vea la figura24. Desenganche el resortede la m_nsulade soportedel marco. Retirela correade alrededorde la poleade la barrenay deslice la mismaentre la m_nsulade soportey la polea de la barrena. Vea la figura25. Pararealizarel reensamblado de la correade la barrenasiga las instruccionesen orden inverso.
  • Page 59 4. Gire c on cuidado larn_.quina quitanieve hacia a rriba y hacia delante dernanera que quede apoyada sobre l acaja dela barrena. 5. Saque lacubierta del m arco desde d ebajo delarn_.quina quita nieve r etirando los cuatro torniNos autorroscantes que la aseguran.
  • Page 60 NOTA:Tengacuidadode no daSarlas roscasdel eje. Con cuidado,ubiqueel eje hexagonalhaciaabajoy haciala izquierdaantesde deslizarcon precauci6nel rnontajede la rueda de fricci6nfueradel eje.Vea la figura30. NOTA:Cuandosedesea reernplazar e l conjuntode la ruedade fricci6ncornpleto,descartela piezadesgastaday deslicela nueva piezaen el eje hexagonal. Para reensarnblar l oscornponentessigalos pasosanterioresen orden inverso.Si est,.
  • Page 61 Si no sevaa utiliza el equipo durante30 dfaso rn_.s, o sies el finalde la ternporada de nievey ya noexisteposibilidad deque nieve, e s necesario alrnacenar e l equipo de rnanera adecuada. S igalasinstrucciones d e alrnacenarniento quese indicana continuaci6n p aragarantizar e l rendirniento rn_.xirno d e la rn_.quina q uitanieve durante rnuchos a_os.
  • Page 62 El motorno arranca La palancade obturaci6nno est,. en la Pongael interruptoren la posici6nCHOKE(obtura- posici6nON(encendido) ci6n). Se ha desconectado el cablede la bujia Conecteel cable a la bujfa. La bujia nofunciona correctamente Limpie.ajuste la distanciadisruptivao cambie. El tanquede combustibleest,. vado o el LJene el tanquecon gasolinalimpiay fresca.
  • Page 63 Perdidade potencia El cablede la bujfaest&flojo Conectey ajusteel cablede la bujfa. El orificiode ventilaci6ndel tap6nde Retireel hieloy la nievedel tap6nde Ilenadodel Ilenadodel combustible est,. obstruido combustible.Cornpruebe que el orificiode venti- laci6nno est_ obstruido. El cabledel controlde transrnisi6nnecesita La unidadno se autopropulsa Ajusteel cabledel controlde transrnisi6n.
  • Page 64 MTD CONSUMER GROUP, iNC. (MTD), el Bordo de Recursos de Aire de California (CARB) y la Agencia de Protecci6n Medioambiental de Estados Unidos (U. S. EPA) Declaraci6n de Garantia del Sistema de Control de Emisiones (Derechos y obligaciones del propietario seg_n la garantia contra defectos) LA COBERTURADESISTEMADECONTROLDEEMISIONES APLICABLE A MOTORES CERTIFICADOS COMPRADOS ENCALIFORNIA EN2005 Y A PARTIRDE ENTONCES, QUESON USADOS EN CALIFORNIA, Y HASTA ANO2005 DE MODELOCERTIFICADO Y MOTORES POSTERIORES QUESON COMPRADOS Y USADOSENOTRAPARTEEN LOSESTADOS UNIDOS.
  • Page 65 reernplazada segQn lagarantia segarantizar_, por e lresto d el p eriodo degarantia. (3) Cualquier pieza g arantizada que est_ prograrnada para reernplazo segQn elrnantenirniento requerido deconforrnidad con lasinstruc- clones escritas delaSubsecci6n (c)segarantiza por e lperiodo detiernpo anterior alaprirnera fecha d ereernplazo prograrnada para e sa pieza.
  • Page 66 Busque el periodo de duraci6n de emisiones importantes yla informaci6n de clasificaci6n de aire en la etiqueta de emisiones de su motor Los motores cuyo cumpiimiento con los estAndares de emisi6n Tier 2 de la Comisi6n de Recursos Ambientales de California (CARB) est6 certificado deben exhibir la informaci6n relacionada con el perJodo de duraci6n de las emisiones y la clasificaci6n de aire.
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