Craftsman 536.881110, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Inch Dual Stage 120V Electric Start SNOW THROWER MODEL NO 536 881110 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 001142J ...

Page 2: ...O THE NEAREST Sears SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit ...

Page 3: ...J g Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an ad justment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower OPERATION 1 Do not operate this machine if you are tak ing drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine 2 Do not use this machine ifyou are mentally or physica...

Page 4: ...e the equipment is in safe working condition 2 Never store the snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine motor to cool before storing in any enclosure 3 Always refer to operator s guide instruc tions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended...

Page 5: ...ion Ignition Key Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop SafetyWarningSymbols A m DANGER DANGER WARNING Thrown Objects Thrown Objects Keep Bystanders Away Keep Bystanders Away IMPORTANT Read Owner s Manual Before Operating This Machine DANGER Avoid Injury From Rotating Auger Keep Hands Feet And Clothing Away DANGER Stop The Engine Before Uncloggin_ Discharge...

Page 6: ...d on belt cover 1 Screw 3 8 16 x 2 71007 _ 23SP _cer_ _ 2 S _Pins 1 Split Lockwasher 71062 2 Flatwasher 3 8 71072 1 Shift Lever Knob not actual size 1 Hex Jam Nut 1 4 71034 1 Remote Chute Knob not actual size e Os re 1 Flatwasher 3 8 71071 r 1 Cotter Pin 71081 Parts packed separately in carton not shown full size 2 Ignition Keys Attached to engine in plastic bag 1_ran Assemo y F OO1142J 6 ...

Page 7: ...nch open end wrenches 1 3 4 inch open end wrenches 1 Measuring tape or ruler 1 Screwdriver Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the shipping position _ i _ J _ v Control _ Cable Figure 1 Figure 2 shows the snow thrower com pletely assembled Auger Traction Drive Lever Remote Chute Crank Lever Chute Deflector Height Adjust Skid Figure 2 How To Remove The Snow Thrower From The Carton 1 Locate all parts...

Page 8: ...he upper and lower handles Raise the upper handle into the operating position NOTE Make sure the cables are not caught between the upper and lower handles Clutch Control Cable Figure 4 11 Hold onto the handle and pull the snow thrower off the carton CAUTION DO NOT back over cables How To Assemble The Handle And Crank Assembly 1 Loosen but do not remove the fas teners in the upper holes of the lowe...

Page 9: ... yoke end of crank rod around the universal joint Fasten with clevis pin and cotter pin Spread ends of cotter pin to lock in place 10 Tighten the Iocknut on the eye bolt See Figure 5 Make sure eye bolt is properly aligned and the crank can freely rotate 11 Tighten all handle fasteners tb Universal Joint Pin Universal Joint Worm Gear Figure 6 How To Install The Knobs Remote Chute Knob 1 Install the...

Page 10: ...embly To lengthen or shorten the speed control rod turn the adapter to obtain the correct length 5 Make sure the speed select lever functions correctly Move the speed select lever through all speeds _Speed Select Speed Lever Select Bracket Washer 3 8 Speed Control Rod Figure 9 Speed Control Rod Assembly Nut Adapter Ball Joint _ Fasteners Figure 10 How To Assemble The Chute Deflector 1 Remove the c...

Page 11: ...See Figure 13 Z Fitting Drive Lever Cable Figure 13 How To Set The Skid Height The snow thrower is equipped with height adjustable skids mounted on the outside of the auger housing See Figure 14 To adjust the height of the skids see How To Adjust The Height Of The Skids in the Maintenance section Skids Figure 14 How To Set The Length Of The Cables The cables were adjusted at the factory and no adj...

Page 12: ...ve been completed P_ The discharge chute rotates freely 1 No remaining loose parts in carton While learning how to use your snow thrower pay extra attention to the fol lowing important items P Engine oil is at proper level _ Make sure gas tank is filled properly wnth clean fresh unleaded gasoline P Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate controls before starting engin...

Page 13: ...speeds reverse Crank Assembly Changesthe direction of snowthrowing through the dischargechute Chute Deflector Changes thedistance the snowis thrown Discharge Chute Changes the height and direction the snow is thrown Height Adjust Skid Adjusts the ground clearance of the auger housing Ignition Key Must be inserted to start the engine Recoil Starter Handle Starts the en gine manually F 001142J 13 Ch...

Page 14: ...hute lever for ward to discharge the snow high and far Pull the remote chute le ver back to discharge the snow down Chute Lever Assembly Figure 17 HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD 1 To shift release the traction drive lever left hand and move the speed shift lever to the speed you desire See Figure 16 Ground speed is determined by snow condi tions Select the speed you desire by moving the speed sh...

Page 15: ... Do not exceed maximum amount of pressure CHECK THE OIL NOTE The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil Check the level of the oil Add oil as needed 1 Make sure the unit is level NOTE Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs 2 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick Check the oil 3 If necessary add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill cap dipstick see Figure...

Page 16: ... is clean and free from rust or other for eign particles Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container _ WARNING Gasoline is flam mable Always use caution when handling or storing gasoline Do not fill fuel tank while snow thrower is running when it is hot or when snow thrower is in an en closed area Keep away from open flame or an electrical spark and do not sm...

Page 17: ...ace 4 Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position 5 Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine 6 Plug other end of power cord into a three hole grounded 120 VOLT AC F 001142J 17 receptacle See WARNING in this section 7 Push the primer button while cov ering the vent hole as follows Re move finger from primer button between primes Do not prime if temperature above 50 F 10 C Pus...

Page 18: ...er button If the en gine fails to start follow the Cold Start instructions FROZEN STARTER If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine 1 Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible 2 Release the starter handle and let it snap back against the starter If the engine still fails to start repeat the two previous steps until the engine starts Then continue with the direc tions for cold start ...

Page 19: ...ls 3 For complete snow removal slightly overlap each path previously taken 4 The snow should be discharged down wind whenever possible 5 For normal usage set the skids so that the scraper bar is 1 8 above the skids For extremely hard packed snow surfaces adjust the 9 skids upward so that the scraper bar touches the ground On gravel or crushed rock surfaces set the skids at 1 1 4 below the scraper ...

Page 20: ...hrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli gence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower All adjustments in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual should be checked at least once each sea...

Page 21: ...ce and Adjustment section Figure 21 LUBRICATION EVERY 25 HOURS Lubricate Disc Drive Plate every twenty five 25 hours and at the end of the season and or before storage To Lubricate 1 Position speed selector lever in first gear 2 Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end 3 Remove the bottom panel 4 Turn disc drive plate clockwise by hand until grease zerk is clearly visible at front center...

Page 22: ...e wiped with 5W30 motor oil to prevent rusting 2 Auger Gear Box The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require additional lubrica tion If for some reason the lubri cant should leak out have auger gear case checked by a competent repairman ENGINE LUBRICATION Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use See Figure 23 A...

Page 23: ...neven surfaces raise the front of the snow thrower by moving the skids down _ WARNING Be certain to maintain proper ground clearance for your particular area to be cleared Objects such as gravel rocks or other debris if struck by the impeller may be thrown with sufficient force to cause personal injury property damage or damage to the snow thrower TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR After considerable use the m...

Page 24: ...end of the threaded portion with pliers and ad just the Iocknut in or out until the excess slack is removed Spring Square End Locknut Drive Lever Z Fitting _ Figure 25 Figure 26 Pull the cable back through the spring and connect the cable Do the same for the other drive lever cable if needed NOTE Whenever the traction drive or au ger belts are adjusted or replaced the cables will need to be adjust...

Page 25: ... it is slipping See To Replace Belts paragraph in this section TO REPLACE BELTS The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced with original equipment belts available from your nearest Sears Store A distributor s list is supplied in the parts manual You will need the assistance of a sec ond person while replacing the belts How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt...

Page 26: ...n the Service And Adjust ment section 16 Connect the spark plug wire F 001142J How To Remove the Traction Drive Belt If the snow thrower will not move for ward check the traction drive belt for wear or damage If the traction drive belt is worn or damaged replace the belt as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing _ WARNING Drain th...

Page 27: ...he belt guide to the correct position Tighten the mounting bolt for the belt guide Install the belt cover Tighten the screw See Figure 27 Connect the spark plug wire HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FRICTION WHEEL How To Check The Friction Wheel If the snow thrower will not move for ward check the traction drive belt the traction drive cable or the friction wheel If the friction wheel is worn or damag...

Page 28: ...h all speeds 6 Install the bottom panel See Figure 33 7 Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel S Rod Nut Ball Joint Shift Yoke Assembly Fasteners Figure 35 How To Replace The Friction Wheel If the friction wheel is worn or damaged the snow thrower will not move forward The friction wheel must be replaced as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the fro...

Page 29: ... 16 Make sure the hex shaft turns free ly Attach the speed control rod to the shift yoke assembly See Figure 35 Check the adjustment of the friction wheel See How To Adjust The Friction Wheel in this section 17 Make sure the friction wheel and the disc drive plate are free from grease or oil 8 install the bottom panel See Figure 33 19 Tighten the bottom bolts on each side of the bottom panel 20 In...

Page 30: ...SPARK PLUG NOTE This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer ence Causing Equipment Regulations If you have difficulty starting the snow thrower adjust or replace the spark plug Replace the spark plug is the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked Follow the instruc tions below To adjust To 1 3 5 Clean spark plug by carefully scraping the electr...

Page 31: ...ol attracts water It acts on the gasoline to form acids which damage the engine F 001142J 31 5 To remove gasoline run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops If you do not remove the gasoline use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi lizer No 3550 Add fuel stabilizer to any gasoline left in the tank to mini mize gum deposits and acids If the fuel ...

Page 32: ...ller Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and make all necessary repairs If vibration continues have the unit serviced by a Sears service repairman Drive belt loose or damaged Replace drive belt Incorrect adjustment of Adjust traction drive cable traction drive cable Worn or damaged friction Replace friction wheel wheel Auger drive belt loose or damaged Auger co...

Page 33: ...ption Model 143 001101 SCREW 5 16 18 WASHER GUIDE ROD BELT PLASTIC WASHER WASHER SCREW 5 1 6 24X 1 00 SPACER PULLEY HALF WASHER FLAT BELT V FLATWASHER SPACER SLEEVE PULLEY ENGINE BELT V 4L WASHER FLAT WASHER SCREW 3 8 24X1 00 OWNER S MANUAL 319042 Part No ENGINE 710024 71060 3949 6711 71060 910828 762291 579854 579861 579932 712120 586251 586253 585416 50677 71063 71015 F O01142J 69 F 001142J 33 ...

Page 34: ...CRAFTSMAN 30 11liP SNOW THROWER 536 881110 ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY 319051 Key No Description Part No 6 MOTOR STARTER 6218 7 SCREW 6216 8 SCREW 6217 9 CORD STARTER 6219 F 001142J 34 ...

Page 35: ...OVER BOTTOM 583031 853 SCREW 1 4 2OX 63 310169 IDLER ASSEMBLY 762296 PIN HAIR 38DIAX1 64LG 711682 PIN KLIK 3 16 DIA 761761 ASSY SPRING AI FACH 761766 BEARING FL 53703 BOLT 3 8 16Xl 25 CARR 585781 WASHER FLAT 711617 LEVER IDLER ARM TRACTION 761701 BOLT 625X 135 HHSH 5 16 18 329989 IDLER SPRING TRACTION DRIVE 53704 SCREW 3 8 16Xl 25 761760 PULLEY IDLER 50793 NUT 3 8 16 590 COVER BELT 760478 SCREW 1 ...

Page 36: ...0 11liP SNOW THROWER 536 881110 DRIVE COMPONENTS 192 190 191 191 211 _ 195 196 193 217 221 215 223 222 256 277 231 223 271 225 249 250 255 224 229 246 240 276 278 235 244 245 275 270 230 313995 REV P F 001142J 36 ...

Page 37: ...6 SHAFT HEX TRACTION 583155 REARING TRUNION 85501 FLATWASHER 71074 RING RETEX 73811 FLATWASHER 580969 REARING BALL 43846 KEY SQUARE 2001022 PULLEY 580961 WASHER WAVE 580965 FLATWASHER 712123 WASHER SPLIT 71059 SCREW 1 4 20X 75 1X176 REARING RETAINER 334163 SCREW 5 16 18X 50 780055 WASHER 579858 HEX ASSY 579897 RING RETEX 783002 FLATWASHER 71074 BEARING TRUNION 337029 WHEEL ASSY FRICTION 53830 SCRE...

Page 38: ...T 484 NUT 1 2 20 712121 521 AUGER RIGHT 485 SPACER SLEEVE 334514 522 SCREW 490 RETAINER BEARING 582960 523 SPACER SLEEVE 491 BEARING BALL 43846 524 NUT 1 4 20 HEX 493 SCREW 313676 525 BEARING 499 NUT 5 16 18 HEX 710026 527 SCREW 500 HOUSING ASSY 761732 848 540 SKID 509 PLUG 760040 541 BOLT 5 16 18 X 75 510 BLADE SCRAPER 760659 853 544 NUT 5 16 18 HEX When ordering replacement parts order Shear Pin...

Page 39: ...E LEFT GEAR SCREW 5 16 24xl 00 NUT 5 16 24 SCREW 5 16 24xl 50 PIPE PLUG SEAL OIL SEARING SLEEVE WASHER FLAT SHAFT AUGER OUTPUT GASKET GEAR BOX WORM GEAR KEY WOODRUFF 91 RING QUAD BEARING FLANGE WASHER FLAT BEARING ROLL WASHER FLAT HI PRO KEY 606 WORM GEAR BEARING SLEEVE IMPELLER 10oz TUBE LUBRIPLATE 39 Part No 896 895 910828 71100 330434 53749 780151 53743 53748 760527 897 53730 73905 53737 583126...

Page 40: ...CRAFTSMAN 30 11liP SNOW THROWER 536 881110 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY 582 586 6O8 F 001142J 40 ...

Page 41: ...5 16 18X 75 578088 586 WASH ER 6711 587 NUT 5 16 18 HEX NYL 71038 600 LOWER CHUTE ASSEMBLY 761169 853 601 BOLT 5 16 18X1 00 586280 602 FLATWASHER 71071 603 NUT 5 16 18 71038 604 FLAP 762322 605 RIVET 760987 606 COLLAR CHUTE 585214 853 607 SCREW 1 4 20X 75 302628 608 F LATWAS H ER 71067 609 NUT 1 4 20 HEX NYLOCK 780029 610 RETAINER RING INNER 337227 611 RETAINER RING OUTER 585193 F 001142J 41 ...

Page 42: ...CRAFTSMAN 30 11liP SNOW THROWER 536 881110 HANDLE ASSEMBLY O O e 337139 J F O01142J 42 ...

Page 43: ... 18 HEX 71037 740 CABLE CLUTCH 1580 799 CAM LOCK 8417 741 CABLE AUG CLUTCH 761591 800 PIN SPRING PIVOT 584673 743 TENSION SPRING 579869 801 NUT PUSH ON 73664 744 SPRING CLUTCH 1673 802 PIN COTTER 71081 745 NUT 1 4 20 HEX 780029 803 FLATWASHER 71071 750 HANDLE LOWER 5543 853 804 ROD CONTROL 581079 751 SCREW 5 16 18 X 75 70984 805 NUT 5 16 24 HEX 71042 752 WASHER SPTLK 71060 806 ADAPTOR SPEED 6352 7...

Page 44: ...E SPRKT HUB SCREW 1 4 20X2 25 NUT 1 4 20 HEX NYLOCK BRNG FL CHAIN ROLLER FLATWASHER BUSHING WHEEL TIRE RIM LEFT SCREW 1 4 20Xl 75 NUT 1 4 20 HEX NYLOCK RING RET TIRE RIM RIGHT DISC WHEEL SCREW HUB WHEEL LOCK SPRING COMPRESSION PIN LOCK KNOB PIN SCREW NUT 681 SD1021 Part No 583017 583007 73839 780029 581730 583013 712120 585591 1501019 577015 780029 239 1501020 1501032 853 2001066 1501031 853 164X3...

Page 45: ...31 760 761 765 766 767 768 792 794 REF KEY 790 Description Part No CLUTCH HANDLE LH 578992 CLUTCH HANDLE RH 578993 PANEL CONTROL 579039 SCREW 10 X 62 316042 BRACKET PANEL 578866 853 SCREW 5 16 18 X 1 75 302900 WASHER HVSPTLK 71060 NUT 5 16 18 71037 BOLT 1 4 20 X 50 905531 NUT 1 4 20 908913 45 337139 J ...

Page 46: ...CRAFTSMAN 30 11liP SNOW THROWER 536 881110 REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY F O01142J 46 342858 ...

Page 47: ... 711666 BOLT 5 16 18 310088 WASHER FLAT 73787 NUT 1 4 20 302635 SCREW 5 16 18 X 75 313676 BRACKET CABLE CHUTE 780066 N UT 5 16 18 71391 TRIM 55021 TI E CABLE 760113 CABLE CHUTE CONTROL 761131 BOLT 5 16 18 310088 WIRE FORM 780220 NUT 1 4 10 302635 SCREW 3 8 16X1 75 4058 WASHER FLAT 71072 WASHER SPRING 4051 HANDLE ASSY SPEED CONTROL 579040 NUT 3 8 16 REGHEX 71044 HANDLE 3 8 16 MOLDED 306689 NUT 3 8 ...

Page 48: ... CRANK ASSY CHUTE HANDLE CHUTE CRANK FLATWASHER E RING EYE BOLT 3 8 16X6 00 GROMMET EYE BOLT BOOT NUT 3 8 16 HEXJAM FLATWASHER ADAPTER BOOT TO HANDLE FLATWASHER NUT 3 8 16 HEXNYL BRACKET WORM MTG WORM GEAR CHUTE ROTATION BLOCK UNIVERSAL PIVOT CLEVIS PIN PIN UNIVERSAL JOINT COTTER PiN 48 Part No 585426 307399 309312 578159 581618 148 308145 71045 71072 309344 71072 71046 585195 585196 578063 578309...

Page 49: ...WER 536 881110 HEADLIGHT 621 26 S28 627 622 Key No 621 622 625 626 627 628 Description LIGHT HALOGEN HARNESS HEADLIGHT TIE CABLE BRACKET SCREW 8 X 5O WASHER FLAT PaN No 762343 1501036 57444 578921 901696 901736 SD1029 F O01142J 49 ...

Page 50: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011101 7O 69 83 308 224 182 185 336 370B 328 219 370K F O01142J 50 ...

Page 51: ... 30 37231 Crankshaft 90 611193 Flywheel W Ring Gear 35 29826 Screw 10 32x3 4 92 650880 Washer 36 29918 Lockwasher 93 650881 Flywheel Nut 37 29216 Locknut 10 32 100 35135 Solid State Ignition 38 29642 Retaining Ring 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 40 35776A Piston Pin Ring Set 102 651024 Solid State Mounting Stud Std 103 651007 Screw Torx 7 15 40 35777A Piston Pin Ring Set 110 35187 Ground Wire 010 OS ...

Page 52: ...Wire Clip 185 33877 Intake Pipe 327 35392 Starter Plug 166 34667 Governor Link 328 35593 Ignition Key 186B 36652 Choke Spring 329 610973 Terminal 200 34677 Control Bracket 335 35075A Cover 203 31342 Compression Spring 336 650765 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 204 651029 Screw Torx T IO 336 28942 Screw 10 32 x 3 8 206 610973 Terminal 340 34154 Fuel Tank Bracket 207 33878 Throttle Link 341 34155 Fuel Tank Bracke...

Page 53: ... PART NO 590749 590599A 590600 590679 590601 590680 590412 590682 590750 590535 590574 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Spring Pin Washer Retainer Washer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Assy Starter Housing Ass y Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Mitten Grip Handle Not included with starter 53 ...

Page 54: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011101 27 _37 36 25 F OOl142J 54 ...

Page 55: ...e Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Choke Shaft Lever Assembly Choke Shutter Choke Positioning Spring Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Mixture Screw Idler Restrictor Screw Cap Float Bowl Ass y Incl 32 33 Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Bowl Drain Assembl...

Page 56: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 011101 29 J 16 26 14 4 23 22 50 10 5A 1 2 F OOl142J 56 ...

Page 57: ... 531 650820 DESCRIPTION Electric Starter 110 Volt Dust Cover Retainer Ring Spring Retainer Anti drift Spring Nut Gear Drive End Cap Ass y Incl 7 O ring Armature Housing Aes y Must purchase complete motor Brush Spring Card Ass y Thrust Washer Thrust Washer Ground Screw Commutator End Cap Ass y Incl 7 Switch Box Ass y Incl 27A Case Bolt Grounding Screw Screw 6 32 x 2 1 2 Extension Cord 10 6 Screw To...

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