Sears 536.886331 manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 536.886331 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN® 10 HORSEPOWER 29" DUAL STAGE 120V. ELECTRIC START SNOW THROWER WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS Each SNOW THROWER has its own MODEL NUMBER found on the engine mount frame. Each ENGINE has its own MODEL NUMBER found on the BLOWER HOUSING. Always mention these MODEL[...]

& SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND A PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO[...]

SAFETY RULES • Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures, automobiles, window wells drop- offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away. • Never operate the snow thrower at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • Never direct discha[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears _rattsman Snow Thrower. It has been designed, engi- neered a_d manufactured to give you the best poss;ble dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. Sears has competent, well-trained technicians an[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........................................ 2,3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................... 4 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 4,17-19 WARRANTY .................................................. 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................ 5 INDEX ........................................................... 5 ASS[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG "2- Spare Shear Bolts 1- 3/8 - 16 x 2.00 In. Hex Head Bolt (1/4_0 x 1-3/4 In.) *2- Spare Spacers 2- 3/8 In. Flat washers © 1- 3/8 In. Lock washer 1 - Knob With Threads (not shown actual size) "2- Spare 1/4 - 20 Locknuts 1- 3/8 In. Hex JamNut © 1- 3/8 In. Hex Nut 1- Knob With Threads 1- Rem[...]

ASSEMBLY 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 wrenches} 2- 3/4 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenchesl 1 - Pliers (to spread cotter pin) 1- Screwdriver 1 - Measuring tape or ruLer Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the shipping posi[...]

ASSEMBLY • Assemble the snow chute. • Roll snow thrower off the skid by pulling on the handle. • Properly dispose of discarded packaging. HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER Your snow thrower is equipped with height adjust skids (See FIG. 2) on the outside of the auger housing. To adjust the skid height, see To Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the[...]

ASSEMBLY Bend the ends of the cotter pin around the rod and reinstall the plastic cap. Tighten the eye bolt installed earlier, keeping eye in line with the rod while tightening the inside securely Rotate the chute crank fully clockwise and tully cou nter- clockwise. The discharge chule should rotate fully to the outer diameter of the worm and shoul[...]

ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL THE SHIFTER LEVER Stand the snow thrower up on the front of the auger housing, as shown in FIG.8A. Note: Place a piece of cardboard under front to prevent paint damage to auger housing. Cut the plastic tie which holds the shifter lever assembly to the shift bracket (FIG. 8B). Remove the Iocknut, washer, spring and bolt (PIG. 8D)[...]

OPERATION 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. -TRACTION DRIVE LEVER AUGER DRIVE LEVER HEADLll SPEED SHIFTER LEVER[...]

OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which ca. result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shieJds while operating the _now thrower. We recommend standard safety glasses or wide vision safety mask for over your glasses available at SEARS Retail Stores or Service Cen[...]

OPERATION TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN • The left hand wheel is secured to the axle with a klick pin (See FIG. 5A). This unit was shipped with this klick pin in the locked (through wheel hole) position. For ease of maneuverability in light snow conditions, disconnect the klick pin from the wheel locked posi- tion and push into the single wheel drive [...]

OPERATION CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN HANDLING OR STORING IT. DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW THROWER IS RUNNING, WHEN IT IS HOT, OR WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN ENCLOSED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR AN ELEC- TRICAL SPARK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK. NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. FILL THE TAN[...]

OPERATION _1_ CAUTION:THIS STARTER IS EQUIPPED WITH ATHREE-WIRE POWER CORD AND PLUG AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLT AC HOUSEHOLD CUR- RENT. IT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF EL EC- TRICAL SHOCK, WHICH MAY BE INJURIOUS TO OPERATOR. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS SET FORTH IN THE "TO START ENGINE&[...]

OPERATION SNOW THROWING TIPS CHOKE CONTROL IGNITION RECOIL KEY STARTER THRO'rrLE CONTROL FIG. 8 CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE- MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS: • RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION DRIVE LEVERS. • MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP POSI- TION. • REMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION K[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill In dates as you com- plete regular service SCHEDULE After Before [ Every Every First 2 Each As 10 25 Each Before hours Use Needed Hours Hours Season Storage Check Engine Oil Level ' p,4 pJ Change Engine Oil _ Jr_ /_ Tighten All Screws and Nuts _ _ Check Traction Clutch Cable Adjustment (See Cable [...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SNOW THROWER LUBRICATION - EVERY TEN HOURS Auger Shaft - Using a hand grease gun, lubricate the auger shaft zerk fittings (See A, FIG, 2) every ten (10) operating hours. Each time a shear bolt is replaced (See To Replace Auger Shear Bolt paragraph in the Service & Adjustments eectlon of this manual), the auger shaft MU[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION • Hex Shaft and Gears - Hex shait and gears require no lubrication. All bearings and bushings =t? lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance (See FIG. 3). NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above components can cause contamination of the friction wheel. If the disc drive plate or friction wheel come in c[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS I CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE I SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TIE BACK AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAK- ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS. TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjustment skids, located on the outside of the auger housing (See FIG. 1). These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower. For [...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLES Periodic adjustment of the cables may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belts. To check for correct adjustment, the control lever must be in the full forward position, resting on the plastic bumper, The control cables are correctly adjusted when the center of the "Z&qu[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced with original equip merit belts available from your nearest Sears Store or Service Center. You will need the assistance of a second person while replacing the belts. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing the f[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST THE FRICTION WHEEL It your snow thrower will not move forward, ':heck the tractiondrive belt for wear. It the traction drive belt needs to be replaced, proceed as follows: • Disconnect the spark plug wire. • Remove the belt cover (See FIG. 7 In this section). • Loosen belt guides (See[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL if the snow thrower will not move forward, and the friction wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it. as follows: (First allow the engine to cool). _b CAUTION: DRAIN GASOLINE OUTDOORS AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAMF / • Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. • Disconnect the spark plug wire. I S[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE AUGER SHEAR BOLT The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special bolts (See FIG. 16) that are designed to break (to protect the mechlne) 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 INSURE SAFETY AND PERFOR- MANC[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG If you have difficulty starting your snow thrower, you may need to adjust or replace the spark plug. Follow the instructions below. Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked. TO ADJUST: • Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping electrodes[...]

- STORAGE CAUTION: NEVER STORE YOUR SNOW THROWER INDOORS OR IN AN EN- CLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA IF GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK. FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PI- LOT 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, [...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS TROUBLE Difficult starting Engine runs en'stlcelly Engine stalls Engine runs erratically; Loss of power Excessive vibration Unit falls to propel itself Unit fails to discharge snow Headlight does not work CAUSE Defective spark plug Water or dirt in fuel system Blocked fuel line or low on fuel Unit running on CHOKE Water[...]