Craftsman 536.88123 manuale d’uso

12.5 Horsepower 33 Inch Dual Stage 120V. Electric Start SNOW THROWER MODEL NO. 536.881230 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. F-O01059J 07/23/99[...]

Table of Contents 2 Service and Adjustments 18-22 Warranty 2 Storage 23 Safety Rules 2-4 Troubleshooting 24 Contents of Shipping Carton 4-5 Snow Thrower Repair Parts 25-36 Assembly 5-8 Engine Repair Parts 37-41 Operation 9-14 Spanish(EspaSol) 42-67 Maintenance 15-17 Parts Ordering/Service Back Cover LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROW[...]

PREPARATION 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects. 2. Disengage all clutches before starting the engine (motor). 3. Do not operate the snow thrower without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that wiU improve footing on slippery s[...]

17. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when snow thrower is transportedor not in use. 18. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as tire chains, electric start kits, etc). 19. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold [...]

Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size) 2 - Ignition Keys (Attached to engine in plastic bag) Z_ CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while assembling snow thrower, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 - Knife to cut carton and plastic ties 2 - 1/2 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 2- 9/16 inch wrenches (or adjustable wr[...]

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: Place fuel stabilizer In a safe place untll needed for storage. • Remove top pallet from carton. • Cut and discard the plastic ties securing the chute rod to the upper pallet and place aside. Discard pallet. • Cut all four comers of the carton from top to bottom and lay the panels flat. • Cut the bands [...]

• Place yoke end of crank rod around uni- versal joint, lining up openings. Insert clevis pin through assembly and secure with cotter pin. Spread ends of cotter pin to lock in place. See figure below. • Tighten nut on eye bolt, keeping eye in line with the rod while tightening the inside securely. • Tighten all handle bolts with a 9/16" [...]

Position shifter lever assembly as shown in figure below. ,€ Control Panel • Reinstall bolt, spring, washer and Iocknut. See last figure on page 7, • Tighten Iocknut until 1/8 to 3/16 inch of the bolt threads protrude past the Iocknut • Thread the 3/8-16" hex jam nut onto the lever until the nut roaches the end of the thread. See last [...]

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. Engine Engine Off Choke On Fast Slow Stop Start Run ;r_oer Drive Clutch Auger[...]

Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops the auger and impeller (snow gathering and throwing). Traction Drive Lever - Propels the snow thrower forward and in reverse. Speed Select Lever - Selects the speed of snow thrower (6 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse). Crank Assembly - Changes the direction of snow throwing through the discharge chute. Chute [...]

• Engage the traction drive lever as shown in next figure, left hand. As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain a firm hold on the handles, and guide the snow thrower along the cteadng path. Do not attempt to push the snow thrower. • To move the snow thrower backward, move the speed shifter lever into first or second reverse and engage the t[...]

FILL GAS NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI- FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to oper- ate on regular unleadedgasoline. Include the following emisssion control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped). Include any user adjustable features - therefore no other adustments are needed. WARNING: Expe[...]

• Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine. • Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle. • Push the primer button while covedng the vent hole as follows: (Remove finger from primer button between primes). See figure on page 9 for location. One time if temperature is above 50°F. Tw[...]

FROZEN RECOIL STARTER If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine: • Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible. • Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter. If the starter still fails to turn engine, repeat the two previous steps until the starter en- gages. Then continue with the directions for cold start[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS SCHEDULE Fill in dates as Mter Before As Every Every Every i Each Before first2 Each Needed 10 25 Season Storage fou complete _lour_ Use Plours Hours Hours regular service SERVICE DATES Tighten All Screws & Nuts i, j i Lubncate Pivot Points PJ P_ Lubricate Auger Shaft {See Shear Bolt Replacement _ Lubnc[...]

SNOW THROWER AFTER FIRST USE • Check for any loose or damaged parts after each use. • Tighten any loose fasteners, • Check and maintain the auger. AFTER EACH USE • Remove all snow and slush off the snow thrower to prevent freezing of auger or controls. • Check controls to make sure they are functioning properly. • If any parts are worn [...]

LUBRICATION • Hex Shaft and Gears - Hex shaft and gears require no lubrication. All bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance. NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above components can cause contamination of the friction wheel. If the disc drive plate or friction wheel comes in contact with grease or oil, damage to t[...]

Z_ CAUTION: Always disconnect the spark plug wire and tie back away from the plug before making any adjustments or repairs. TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjustment skids, located on the out- side of the auger housing (see figure be- low). These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower. Height Adjust Skids S[...]

• Remove fuel from tank, and stand blower on end, • Pull rubber boot off the top of the spdng. Push the cable through the spring (see figure below) to expose the threaded por- tion of the cable. Cable spring _ _ Square end -- Locknut TO REPLACE BELTS The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced with or[...]

• Remove top two bolts that secure auger housing to motor mount frame. Loosen bottom two botts, Auger housing and motor mount frame will separate, hinged by bottom two bolts. • Remove old bell from auger drive pulley. • Install the original equipment replacement belt in reverse order of removal. • Position drive belt onto the auger ddve pul[...]

" --.exS.e. 3" If adjustment is necessary: • Remove washer and cotter pin connect- ing trunnion nut to speed rod (see figure below). • Twist trunnion nut up or down on shift rod to obtain the correct friction wheel posi- tion. • Put end of trunnion nut through hole in speed control rod and reattach washer and cotter pin, • Replace[...]

FdctionWheel Bolt Nut TO REPLACE AUGER SHEAR BOLT The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special bolts (see figure below) 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 ensure safety and perfor- m[...]

it_ CAUTION: Never store your snow thrower indoors or in an enclosed, poody ventilated area if gasoline remains in the tank. fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light from a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, cigarette, etc. To prevent engine damage (if snow thrower is not used for more than 30 days} follow the steps below. SNOW THROWE[...]

TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Difficult starting Defective spark plug Replace defective plug Water or dirt in fuel system Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel Engine runs er- Blocked fuel line or low on fuel Clean fuel line; check fuel sup- raticeliy ply; add fresh gasoline (gaso- line/oil mixture if 2-cycle engine) Engine stall[...]