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  • Page 1

    5.0 Horsepower 21 Inch Single Stage Auger Propelled SNOW THROWER Electric Start MODEL NO. 536.885210 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. 761893 07/27/98[...]

  • Page 2

    Table of Contents 2 Warranty 2 Safety Rules. 2-4 Contents of Shipping Carton 4 Assembly 5 Operation 6-10 Maintenance f 1 Service and Adjustments 12-15 Storage 16 Troubleshooting 17 Snow Repair Parts ' 18-24 Engine Repair Parts 25-29 Spanish(Espa=5ol) 30-46 Parts Ordering/Service Back Cover LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER Fo[...]

  • Page 3

    • Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as e|ectric starter kits, etc.). • Never operate the Snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run. • This snow thrower is for use on side- walks, driveways, and ot[...]

  • Page 4

    REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTS SAFETY • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor). Turn key to OFF position and remove key to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the snowthrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating it. • If snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop engine (motor) and c[...]

  • Page 5

    CAUTION" Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while assembling snow thrower. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 - Knife to cut carton The figure to the right shows the snow thrower completely assembled. References to the right or left hand side of the snow thrower are from the viewpoint of the operator's position behind the unit. TO REMOV[...]

  • Page 6

    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. Etecric Ignition Off Ignition On Spark Plug Oil/Fuel Mixture Primer Button St[...]

  • Page 7

    HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWER TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER • To stop the auger, release the auger control bar. NOTE: If the auger continues to creep, refer (To Adjust Auger Control Cable paragraph on page 11). • To stop the engine, turn key to the OFF position. TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE • Turn the chute control rod to set the direction of the sno[...]

  • Page 8

    DO NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK WITH GASOLINE THAT DOES NOT HAVE OIL MIXED IN IT. THE FUEL TANK. OII (1/2 cup or 3.2 oz.) 1 U,S. gallon container Shake Can GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE Mix gasoline and oil as follows: • Pour I U.S. quart of fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline to a gallon gasoline container. • Add 3.2 oz of clean, high quality, Cra[...]

  • Page 9

    • As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, move the choke control slowly to the OFF position. If the engine falters, turn to 1/2 choke until it runs smoothly, then move to OFF position. NOTE: Allow the engine.to warm up for a few minutes before using snow thrower, as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temper[...]

  • Page 10

    SNOW THROWING TIPS • This snow thrower will propel itself forward when the handle is raised enough to cause the auger blades to contact the ground. The auger should stop when auger control bar is released, If it does not, refer to Adjust Auger Control Cable paragraph on page 12. • For most efficient snow throwing, turn the discharge chute defle[...]

  • Page 11

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you complete regular service Tighten All Screws & Nuts Check Spark Plug Check Drive Belts Lubricate Chute Control Flange Check Fuel Drain Fuel Before After Each first 12 Use Hours v" SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES AS Before Needed Storage Begin Each Season v,' GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS [...]

  • Page 12

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The carburetor on this snow thrower is not adjustable. IMPORTANT: If you think the carburetor is not operating properly, contact your nearest Craftsman service center. _ CAUTION: Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed. Over speeding the engine may increase the danger of personal inju[...]

  • Page 13

    • Remove the gas cap. • Remove the two bolts and nuts from the front lip of the top cover. Use a flat head screwdriver and a 3/8" wrench. See figure c,n this page. • Remove the Idolt from the front right side. Use a 5/16" and 3/8" wrench. • Remove the four screws on the left side of the top cover. Use a large flat head screwd[...]

  • Page 14

    Screw and nut to Idler Pulley be loosened Pulley Brake Pad _ Roller TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT The drive belt on this unit is of special construction and must be replaced with the same type belt available at your nearest Craftsman Service Center. • Remove the belt cover. See to Remove the Belt Cover paragraph on page 13. • Move belt guide away f[...]

  • Page 15

    • Slide the auger assembly out of the bearing assembly on the right side of the snow thrower. • Tip the auger assembly enough to allow it to slide out of the auger housing. • Install the new auger assembly in reverse order of removal. TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG NOTICE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer-[...]

  • Page 16

    Z_ WARNING: Never store your snow thrower indoors or in an enclosed, poorly 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 THROW[...]

  • Page 17

    CAUSE Defective spark plug Unit running on CHOKE Blocked fuel line or low on fuel TROUBLE Difficult starting Engine stalls Engine runs erractically or Loss of power Excessive vibration Units fails to propel itself Unit fails to discharge snow Water or dirt in fuel system Loose parts; damaged impeller Damaged auger Drive belt loose or damaged Incorr[...]

  • Page 18

    CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY Nots: Always use original equipment parts. Use of service/replacement parts other than original parts may void your warranty. All unnumbered items are interchangeable with opposite side REF. NO. PART NO. PART NAME 15 57569 Retainer, .311Dx.62x.03 16 = 311633 Screw, #8-32x3.0[...]

  • Page 19

    ORAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 ENGINE/DRIVE ASSEMBLY 79 'l,q I BOLT PATTERN ON FRAME BRACKETS ARE LOCATEO TO THE OUTSIDE 10 _Es 78 41 70 73 75 REF_ NO, 10 11 12 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 41 42 PART NO. ENGINE 180077 120638 333970 180077 120638 579052 73826 334079 71071 120638 710312 313444 333594 71391[...]

  • Page 20

    CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 FRAME ASSEMBLY REF. NO. 8O 81 90 91 92 100 101 102 107 108 109 110 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 PART NO. 333769-853 333767 333987 180044 782585 333749-853 180020 782585 302628 71067 73826 333739 340300 323363 47345 335351 323387 56679 335906 PART NAME Frame, Side RH Frame, Side LH Channel, Frame Sup[...]

  • Page 21

    CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 BELT COVER ASSEMBLY 143 141142_ 131 I _128 145 181 REF, NO. 120 121 122 124 125 126 127 128 130 131 140 141 142 143 145 146 147 PART NO. 340097 313685 761538 578109 761539-853 313674 71067 782585 57587 333643 56992 313683 300193 49643 54601 335507 271172 PART NAME Cover, Bottom Screw, 1/4-14x.75 Pa[...]

  • Page 22

    CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 511512 483 C_ 510 483--_ 480 JF 481 J 520"10 482 _,83 529 531 540 541 520-8 520 490 492 REF. NO. _80 t81 t82 t83 490 491 492 _.93 :51o 511 512 _13 _20 520-2 _20-6 _20-8 _20-10 _29 _30 _31 _32 _33 _34 _40 _41 PART NO. 340091 302628 71067 73826 55323 577707 302628 302635 5[...]

  • Page 23

    CRAFTSMAN 21" -5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 WHEEL ASSEMBLY ii IIIII 651 ;_ 662 681 REF. NO. PART NO. PART NAME 650 313678 Axle, Shaft 651 583409 Washer, Rat .391x1.00x.12, = 660 760713 Tire & Rim 7xl .50 661 583409 Washer,Flat .391xl .00x.12! 662 577598 Ring, Retaining 314o97c HANDLE ASSEMBLY 760 764 765 _ REF. NO. 740 741 742 743 744 750[...]

  • Page 24

    CRAFTSMAN 21" - 5H.P. SNOW THROWER 536.885210 DECALS 835 REF. NO. PARTNO, 821 340737 822 761568 823 761569 824 761658 826 69880 828 318494 829 761078 830 70142 831 70141 835 761150 PART NAME Decal, Electric Start Decal, Das 21"ES Sears Decal, Spark Plug Access Decal, Deco5/21ES i. Decal, Warn Hot Muffler Decal, Choke Decal, Danger Stripe [...]

  • Page 25

    CRAFTSMAN 2-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.995071 75 27 23 22 384 21 _o 1_._.135 1 184 177 26O 287 390 25[...]

  • Page 26

    CRAFTSMAN 2-CYCLE ENGINE REF, PART# PARTNAME 250296A 16 490317 16A 490304 19 33374 19A 490318 20 510340 21 570673 22 510338 23 530158 24 530161 27 530159 29 530164 30 290627 35 29826 35A 650506 37 29216 39 310277Bi 42 310278 75 510339 75A 510337 80 490305 89 611191 90 611192 92 650815 93 650816 100 34443B 101 610118 103 651007 105 650892 106 650891[...]

  • Page 27

    CARBURETOR NO. 640088 29 _" I I 3O REF. PART# 1 632538 6 631621 7 650506 10 632734 14 631815 15 630735 16 632164 25 631951 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 36 37 40 44 48 632386 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 27136A 27554 640080 632547 640089 27110 631027 PART NAME THROTTLE SHAFT & LEVER ASSY THROTTLE SHUTTER THROTTLE & CHOKE SHUTTER SCREW [...]

  • Page 28

    STARTER NO. 590743 M a -7 REF. PART# PART NAME 3 6 7 8 11 12 i13 114 590743 590740 590616 590617 590645A 590643 590535 590701 590741 STARTER, REWIND RETAINER • DOG STARTER SPRNG, DOG PULLEY & REWIND SPRING ASSY HOUSING ASSY, STARTER ROPE, STARTER (LENGTH 98"& 9/64"DIA.) HANDLE, STARTER LOCKING TAB 28[...]

  • Page 29

    ELECTRIC STARTER NO. 590670 5O REF. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13A 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 50 PART# 34952 590608 34953 590644 34949A 590654 34950 34951 34955 590674 590675 590676 590677 590659 590587 590660 590661 590662 33450 590663A 32450B 30063 650819 650742 730623 PART NAME RETAINER RING DUST WASHER PINION DRIVER ANTI-DRIFT SPRING GEAR[...]

  • Page 30

    For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am-7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio -1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicili[...]