Craftsman C944.526460 Owner's Manual
Craftsman C944.526460 Owner's Manual

Craftsman C944.526460 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 22", 7 h.p. snow thrower
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Sears
owner s
manual
MODEL NO.
C944.526460
CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully
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CRAFTSMAN
22", 7 H.P. SNOW THROWER
• Assembly
• Operating
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts

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  • Page 1 Sears owner s manual MODEL NO. C944.526460 CRAFTSMAN 22", 7 H.P. SNOW THROWER CAUTION: Read RULES for Safe OPERATION and INSTRUCTIONS Carefully • Assembly • Operating • Maintenance • Repair Parts...
  • Page 2: Rules For Safe Operation

    IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION TRAINING 5. Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the impeller housing 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual or discharge guide, and when making any repairs, carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls adjustments,...
  • Page 3: Guarantee

    For one year from purchase date, Simpsons-Sears will replace, Free of Charge, any part or parts including the engine, found, upon examination to be defective under normal use and service, by reason of defects in material and workman- ship.
  • Page 4 LEFT HANDLE DEFLECTOR IMPEllER ClUT\ PRIMARY CLUTCH SKID GUARANTEE ASSEMBLY OPERATING MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHECK LIST REPAIR PARTS ENGINE REPAIR PARTS...
  • Page 5 For shipping purposes, handles operating controls of your snow thrower have not been assembled to the unit. The carton of parts, in which this owner's manual was found, contains all components and hard- ware necessary to complete the assembly. NOTE: The terms Left Hand (L.H.) and Right Hand (R.H).
  • Page 6 (a) Loosen lower flange nut (B). TRANSMISSION BOLTS Q;:; ;J2~==li (b) Tighten upper flange (A) down against transmission control bracket one or two turns. This will, in effect, lengthen the shift control ~;' ~ ;E::~ Bi~IFT rod. (c) Tighten lower flange nut up against transmis- "...
  • Page 7 CHECKING CHUTE OPERATION (Fig. 10) If sprocket teeth tend to jam in holes in flange Before attempting to use your snow thrower, read base of chute assembly, lower the sprocket slightly carefully all the operating instructions below and be loosening the two 5/16-18 flange nuts (F) and lowering sure you understand the function...
  • Page 8 4. Move primary clutch lever down into engaged ("IN") 2. Move shift control rod to "NEUTRAL" position position (Fig. 14). "Z" slot of handle plate (Fig. 16). 3. Move throttle control down to "FAST'" position (Fig. IMPORTANT: The safety interlock system on this unit 16).
  • Page 9 CAUTION: Always stop engine before changing de- If your unit stays in "Forward" Drive position when flector position. Keep hands away from chute and shift control rod is moved into neutral range, adjust deflector when impeller is operating. flange nuts at lower end of shift rod: (Fig. 5 to 8). (a) Loosen upper flange nut.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    IMPORTANT: Chains should not be excessively tight. Correct chain tension will allow a total of approximately play (Fig. 21). IMPELLER DRIVE CHAIN (Fig. 21, 22 and 23) 1. Loosen nut (N) on carriage bolt holding nylon idler in place in slot in impeller chain guard (Fig. 22 and 23).
  • Page 11: Operating

    RECOMMENDED OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. The most efficient operating speed for snow re- moval is dependent on depth and weight of snow. Experience will establish the most efficient operat- ing speeds for particular snow conditions. 2. Recommended patterns of throwing snow are illus- trated in Fig.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    FIG. 34 (b) Tilt snow thrower back and drain oil into pan. (c) Replace drain cap. 2. Refill crankcase to "FULL" mark on dipstick (ap- proximately 1 pint) with SAE. 5W-30 multi-grade all weather oil (Fig. 13). DO NOT OVERFILL. 3.
  • Page 13 STORAGE CLEANING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: Presence of moisture may cause frozen com- CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning ponents if unit is stored in an unheated area; before unit. storing, actuate shift control and chute control rods To ensure maximum performance: sufficiently to remove excess water.
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  • Page 15 Ref. Ref. Ref. PartNo. Part Name PartNo. Part Name Part No. Part Name 1072704 Body Assembly 1072269 Scraper Bar 1036356 Lock Nut, %-20 1040178 Transmission Assembly 1040103 Carriage Bolt, V2-20 x V2 1072686 Back Plate (see page 16 and 17) 1072687 Contact Plate 1036356...
  • Page 17 Ref. Ref. Ref. Part Part Part Part Name Part Name Part Name Washer 9/16-9/32 x .134 180122 *Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1 115109 *Washer, Lock 1/4 1071088 Bolt, Hex, Special Nut, Hex Lock (Special) 1/4-20 120854 * Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 5/8 1040179 1036356 Housing Assembly - 2-Speed...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE 1-35 ..--29 i!Il 158'-~ 117-~ 158 --~ O· ~«,,\ " " ®/--82...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name 666302 Complete Engine 33636 Plug, Spark Cylinder Assy. (Incl. Nos. 2A, 32586B Gasket, Valve spring cover *27896 & Body Assy., Breather 28423 Pin, Dowel Element, Breather 27652 28424 27642 Plug, Sq. hd. pipe, 1/4-18 (Oil...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE Ref. Part Ref. Part 28942 Screw, Hex slotted hd. Sems, Bulb, Primer 32183 10-32 x 3/8 Body, Primer 32184 27793 Clip, Conduit Retainer, Primer bulb 32312 34129 Decal, Warning 32180A Line, Primer 32398 Bracket, Carburetor cover Key, Flywheel...
  • Page 21 The complete magneto is available assembly. magneto number is shown for refer- ence purposes only. Order component parts individu- ally. as shown in parts list. (9-3 ...•. Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 610694A Magneto 30560A Coil Assy. (Incl. No. 12) 30811A Flywheel (Incl.
  • Page 22 •..•.. •.. @_16 21-@ Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 631920 Carburetor Float, Carburetor 631023 31834 Shaft & Lever Assy., Throttle *631024 Shaft, Float 630731 Spring, Throttle return 631867 Bowl, Float 631036 Shutter, Throttle 27110 Gasket, Bowl-to-body 650506 Screw, 4-40 x 3/16 *31839 Adjustment Screw Assy., Main...
  • Page 23 Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 590473 Starter, Rewind 590414 Spring & Keeper Assembly 590409 Screw, Retainer 590415 Housing Assembly, Starter 590474 Cam, Dog 590386 Rope, Starter 590411 Spring, Brake 590387 Handle Assembly, Starter 590148 590459 Pin, Centering Dog, Starter 590475 590476...
  • Page 24: Repair Parts

    When ordering repair parts, always give the following infor- mation as shown in this list. 1. The PART NUMBER 2. The PART DESCRIPTION C944.526460 The MODEL NUMBER - 4. The NAME OF ITEM - 22" SELF-PROPELLED SNOW THROWER -143.666302 The ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MODEL NO.

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