Craftsman 536.88626, User Manual

Page 1: ...al Stage 120V Electric Start SNOW THROWER MODEL NO 536 886260 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 001088J ...

Page 2: ...ROWERTO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTEPJDEPARTMENT 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 Hoftman Estates IL 60179 Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contai...

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 it 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 if you are mentally or physic...

Page 4: ... 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: ...ft Handle To Depress Pedal Engage To Disengage SafetyWarningSymbols DANGER Thrown Objects Keep Bystanders Away IMPORTANT Read Owner s Manual Before Operating This Machine WARNING Hot Surface DANGER Thrown Objects Keep Bystanders Away DANGER Avoid Injury From Rotating Auger Keep Hands Feet And Clothing Away STOP Ignition Key Insert To Run Pull Out To Stop WARNING DANGER Stop The Engine Before Unclo...

Page 6: ...Parts bags not shown Non Assembly Parts found in toolbox located on belt cover 1 Screw 5 16 18 x 2 in 1 Split Lockwasher 1 Id ut 5 1 6 18 1 Flatwasher 11 321n 3 5 1 6 18 Carriage Bolts 3 11 32 Flatwashers 3 5 16 18 Nylon Hex Nuts 1 Shift Lever Knob not actual size 1 1 4 20 Hex Jam Nut 1 Starter Cord not actual size F 001088J 6 ...

Page 7: ...s 1 Pliers to spread cotter pin 1 Screwdriver 1 Measudng tape or ruler Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the shipping position Figure 2 shows the snow thrower com pletely assembled References to the right or left hand side of the snow thrower are from the view point of the operator s position behind the unit Auger Drive Lever Drive Lever Shifter Lever Clutch Cable Crank Assembly Chute Deflector F...

Page 8: ...lit Loekwasher Figure 3 NOTE Make sure the cables are not caught between the upper and lower handle 3 Raise the upper handle into operat ing position Upper handle should be to the outside of the lower han dle F 001088J NOTE If the cables have become dis connected form the clutch levers rein stall the cables as shown in Figure 4 NOTE Position cable through slots on shifter plate Clutch Lever Z Fitt...

Page 9: ... eye bolt Make sure eye bolt is properly aligned and the crank can freely rotate 12 Tighten all handle bolts Cotter Pin o ev sPin Universal Joi Crank Rod Univer a Joint Pin Figure 6 TO INSTALL SHIFTER KNOB 1 Thread the 1 2 13 hex jam nut found in parts bag onto the threaded end of the shifter lever See Figure 7 2 Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end of the shifter le ver until it is...

Page 10: ... Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the Service And Adjustment section HOW TO SET THE LENGTH OF THE CABLES The cables were adjusted at the factory and no adjustments should be neces sary However after the handles are put in the operating position the cables can be too tight or too loose If an adjust ment is necessary see How To Check And Adjust The Cables in the Service And Adjustment section v CHECK...

Page 11: ...ds reverse Crank Assembly Changes the direction of snow throwing through the discharge chute Chute Deflector Changes the distance the snow is thrown Discharge Chute Changes the height and direction the snow is thrown Height Adjust Skid Adjuststhe ground clearance of the auger housing ignition Key Must be inserted to start the engine Recoil Starter Handle Starts the en gine manually F 001088J 11 Ch...

Page 12: ...riate notches on the shift lever plate Speeds 1 2 Wet Heavy Speed 3 Light Speed 4 Very Light Speed 5 6 Transport only 2 Engage the traction drive lever left hand As the snow thrower starts to move maintain a firm hold on the handles and guide the snow throw er along the clearing path Do not attempt to push the snow thrower 3 To move the snow thrower back ward move the speed shifter lever right int...

Page 13: ...oil F O01088J Oil Fill C_q o Dipstick NOTE Oil level must be between full and Add mark Figure 14 4 Tighten the fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level NOTE For extreme cold operating conditions of 0 F and below use a par tial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier starting NOTE S A E 5W30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 20 ...

Page 14: ...l starter Before start F 001088 I ing the engine be certain that you have read the following information A ARNING The stader is equipped with a three wire power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current It must be proper ly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electrical shock which may be injurious to operator Follow all instructions carefully as set f...

Page 15: ... recoil starter Before starting the engine be certain that you have read the following information F 001088J COLD START 1 Be sure auger drive and traction drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED position 2 Move throttle control to FAST posi tion 3 Remove the keys form the plastic bag Insert one key into ignition slot Make sure it snaps into place Do not turn key Keep the second key in a safe p...

Page 16: ...er to stop posi tion Remove do not turn ignition key Disconnect spark plug wire Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge chute Use a pry bar SNOW THROWING TIPS 1 For maximum snow thrower efficien cy in removing snow adjust ground speed NEVER the throttle Go slower in deep freezing or wet snow If the wheels slips reduce forward speed The engine is de signed to deliver maximum perfor mance ...

Page 17: ...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 season AFTER EACH U...

Page 18: ...l thickness between the rubber fric tion wheel and disc drive plate to F 001088J prevent rubber friction wheel con tacting the drive disc plate 6 To grease zerk use a hand grease gun lubricate with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease Fill zerk only until grease becomes visible below bear ing assembly located under grease zerk DO NOT over fill CAUTION DO NOT allow grease to come in contract with the disc driv...

Page 19: ... least once a year if the snow thrower is not used for twenty five 25 hours TO 1 2_ 4 CHANGE ENGINE OIL Position the snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest point on the engine Remove the oil drain plug and the oil fill cap dipstick Drain the oil into a suitable container NOTE The oil will drain more freely when the engine is warm After draining all the oil reinstall the oil drain...

Page 20: ...or uneven 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 t...

Page 21: ...hreaded por tion of the cable See Figure 21 Hold the square end of the threaded portion with pliers and ad just the Iocknut in or out until the excess slack is removed Spr n Figure 21 5 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 auger belts are adjusted or replaced the cables will need to be...

Page 22: ...with original equipment belts available from your nearest Craftsman 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 If the auger drive belt is damaged the snow thrower will not discharge snow Replace the damaged belt as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow t...

Page 23: ... or flame 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire 3 Remove the auger drive belt See How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt in the Maintenance section F 001088J 4 Pull the traction drive idler pulley away from the traction drive belt See Figure 26 Traction Drive Belt Auger Drive Traction Belt Guide Drive Pulley Auger Drive Pulley Traction Drive Auger Idler Idler Pulley Pulley 23 Engine Pulley Figure 26 Remove...

Page 24: ...e How To Re place the Friction Wheel in this section If the friction wheel is not worn or dam aged check as follows 1 Remove the gas from the gas tank Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing F 001088J A 2 3 WARNING Drain the gasoline outdoors away from fire or flame Disconnect the spark plug wire Remove the bolts on each side of the bottom panel See Figure 28 Loosen the bol...

Page 25: ... that hold the friction wheel to the hub See Figure 31 F 001088 I Hub 25 Bolt Hex Nut Shaft Figure 31 7 Remove the four bolts that hold the bearing plates on each side of the hex shaft See Figure 32 NOTE Take special note of the position of the washers and retain ing ring on the hex shaft and the sprocket assembly Friction Wheel Hex Shaft Bearing Bearing Plate Plate Figure32 8 Remove the bearing p...

Page 26: ...n the auger with the hole in the auger shaft Install the new shear pin and spacer See Figure 33 4 Connect the spark plug wire F 001088J _ar Pin I _ ace r _Figure 33 TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR If you think your carburetor needs ad justing see your nearest Craftsman Store Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet For operation at higher elevations con tact your nearest Cr...

Page 27: ...eed a new spark plug use only the proper replacement spark plug 2 Set the gap to 0 030 inches Before installing the spark plug lightly coat the spark plug threads with oil or grease to insure easy re moval 5 Firmly tighten the spark plug in the engine If a torque wrench is available torque the plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds Feeler Gauge 0 030 Spark Plug Figure 34 tJ F 001088J 27 ...

Page 28: ...l attracts water It acts on the gasoline to form acids which damage the engine F 001088 I 5 28 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 29: ...ush and refill with fresh fuel 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 Craftsman service repairman Drive belt loose or damaged Replace drive belt Incorrect adjustment of Adjust traction drive cable traction drive cable Replace friction wheel Auger drive belt loose or damaged Auger con...

Page 30: ...LK 31X 58X 08 GUIDE ROD BELT PLASTIC WASH ER WASHER SPTLK 31X 58X 08 SCREW 5 16 24X 1 00 SPACER PULLEY HALF WASHER FLAT 752X 91X 02 BELT V 3L 33 13LG FLATWASHER 765Xl 12X 06 SPACER SLEEVE PULLEY ENGINE BELT V 4L35 6 LG WASHER FLAT 375X1 25X 104 WASHER HVSPTLK 381D SCREW 3 8 24Xl 00 OWNER S MANUAL 3O 344685 Part No ENGINE 710024 71060 3949 6711 71060 910828 762291 579854 579861 579932 712120 586251...

Page 31: ...CRAFTSMAN 26 9HP SNOW THROWER 536 886260 ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY 319051 Key No 6 7 8 9 Description MOTOR STARTER SCREW SCREW CORD STARTER Part No 6218 6216 6217 6219 F 001088 J 31 ...

Page 32: ...SEMBLY PIN HAIR 38DIAX1 64LG PIN KLIK 3 16 DIA ASSY SPRING ATFACH BEARING FL BOLT 3 8 16Xl 25 CARR WASHER FLAT LEVER IDLER ARM TRACTION BOLT 625X 135 HHSH 5 16 18 IDLER SPRING TRACTION DRIVE SCREW 3 8 16X1 25 PULLEY IDLER NUT 3 8 16 COVER BELT SCREW 1 4 20X 63 WASHER FLAT LID BELT COVER SPRING IDLER AUGER DRIVE 32 Part No 761703 848 780055 583031 853 310169 762295 711682 761761 761766 53703 585781...

Page 33: ...306 SCREW 3 8 16X 50 9344 310 SEAL OIL 9566 311 BEARING FL 50304 312 WASHER FLAT 48275 313 SHAFT AUGER OUTPUT 340287 314 GASKET GEAR BOX 51279 315 WORM GEAR 51405 316 KEY WOODRUFF 61 431787 320 BRNG FL 50221 321 SHAFT AUGER INPUT 583125 322 COLLAR THRUST 580295 323 PIN SPRING 454565 324 WASHER FLAT 48275 325 BRNG ROLL 50684 326 BRNG FL 50304 327 SEAL OIL 9566 340 IMPELLER 760194 853 341 PIN SPRING...

Page 34: ... 26 9HP SNOW THROWER 536 886260 DRIVE COMPONENTS 192 190 191 19 198 211X 195 196 193 217 221 215 223 256 277 223 271 243 226 225 226 249 250 255 224 229 246 240 276 235 244 _ 230 245 275 270 313995 F O010883 34 ...

Page 35: ...LLEY V3L 6 50X 56 580961 226 WASHER WAVE 580965 227 FLATWASHER 281X1 00X 063 712123 228 WASHER SPLIT 26X 50X 06 71059 229 SCREW 1 4 20X 75 HHC lx176 230 BEARING RETAINER 334163 231 SCREW 5 16 18X 50 780055 235 WASHER 502X 75X 0605 579858 240 HEX ASSY 40 8T W PBRG 579897 243 RING RETEX 783002 244 FLATWASHER 53 X1 00X 063 71074 245 BEARING TRUNION 337029 246 WHEEL ASSY FRICTION 53830 247 SCREW 1 4 2...

Page 36: ...CRAFTSMAN 26 9HP SNOW THROWER 536 886260 AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 500 KEY 500 IS A WELDMENT AND INCLUDES TWO SIDE PANELS REF 5OO 544 339972 F O01088J 36 ...

Page 37: ...XWDFLLK HOUSING ASSY FASTENER RATCHET BLADE SCRAPER 26 BOLT 1 4 20X 75 NUT 1 4 20 AUGER ASSY LH AUGER ASSY RH SCREW 1 4 20Xl 75 SPACER SLEEVE NUT 1 4 20 REGHEXCTRLK BEARING FLANGE NUT 5 16 18 SCR EW 5 16 18X 75 SKID HEIGHT ADJUST BOLT 5 16 18 X 75 NUT 5 16 18 REGHEX Part No 762146 577400 71371 334514 582960 43846 313676 710026 761744 848 309235 581399 853 340714 780285 339503 853 339506 853 3943 9...

Page 38: ...CRAFTSMAN 26 9HP SNOW THROWER 536 886260 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY 582 593 597 594 596 595 REF KEY 600 I 608 F O01088J 38 337160 ...

Page 39: ...66 71071 _597 KNOB T 2 BLADE W NUT 57171 598 NUT 5 16 18 REGHEX 71037 599 CARR BOLT 5 1 6 18X1 00 3316 600 CHUTE 760990 853 600 1 CHUTE LOWER 760989 600 2 CHUTE UPPER 11780 600 3 HINGE 305216 601 BOLT 5 16 18 X1 00 586280 602 WASHER FLAT 349 X 69 X 066 71071 603 NUT 5 16 18 HEXNYL 71038 604 FLAP CHUTE 760268 605 POP RIVET 760987 606 CHUTE COLLAR 585214 853 607 SCREW 1 4 20X 75 302628 608 WASHER FL...

Page 40: ...CRAFTSMAN 26 9HP SNOW THROWER 536 886260 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 72O 733 731 734 728 725 725 755 F O01088J 40 339622 ...

Page 41: ...HEX 71037 STOP RED PLASTIC 11261 SET OF CLUTCH HANDLE LH RH 334195 SET OF CLUTCH HANDLE LH RH 334195 PIN CLUTCH HANDLE 4140 NUT PUSH ON CAP 3535 BUMPER RECTANGLE 4049 CABLE CLUTCH 28 44L 1579 CABLE AUGER CLUTCH 761590 TENSION SPRING 579869 SPRING AUGER CLUTCH 1673 NUT 1 4 20 780029 BOOT CLUTCH SPRING 308146 HANDLE LOWER 339541 853 SCREW 5 16 18 Xl 00 313053 WASHER SPTLK 71060 NUT 5 16 18 REGHEX 71...

Page 42: ...cription SHAFT AXLE SPRKT HUB SCREW 1 4 20X2 25 NUT 1 4 20 HEX NYLOCK BRNG FL CHAIN ROLLER LINK CHAIN MASTER FLATVVASHER 765X1 12X 06 BUSHING WHEEL TIRE RIM SCREW 1 4 20X1 75 HH NUT 1 4 20 HEX NYLOCK RING RET PIN KLIK 25 X 1 38 DIA 42 Part No 580883 583012 73839 780029 581730 579867 760504 712120 585591 318504 577015 780029 239 73842 318542 ...

Page 43: ...8O2 811 812 813 F 001088J Description ROD SHIFT SCREW 1 4 20X 75 NUT 1 4 20 REGHEXCTRLK NUT 1 2 13 HEXJAM KNOB SHIFT LEVER SPRING SHIFT SCREW 1 4 20X 75 NUT 1 4 20 REGHEXCTRLK BEARING FLANGED ROD ASSY YOKE NUT 3 8 16 HEXCTRLK 43 Part No 581631 853 302628 73826 318486 304438 760564 302628 73826 579944 581795 71111 319053 ...

Page 44: ...70X 05 309312 856 E RING 578159 860 EYE BOLT 3 8 16X6 00 581618 861 GROMMET EYE BOLT 148 862 BOOT 308145 863 NUT 3 8 16 HEXJAM 71045 864 FLATWASHER 406X 81X 066 71072 865 ADAPTER BOOT TO HANDLE 309344 866 FLATWASHER 406X 81X 066 71072 867 NUT 3 8 16 HEXNYL 71046 870 BRACKET WORM MTG 585195 871 WORM GEAR CHUTE ROTATION 585196 872 BLOCK UNIVERSAL PIVOT 578063 873 CLEVIS PIN 578309 874 PIN UNIVERSAL ...

Page 45: ...RAME REAR Key No 821 823 824 827 828 829 830 831 833 MODEL DECAL DECAL DECAL DECAL DECAL DECAL DECAL DECAL Description PLATE DANGER CHUTE HAND DANGER FOOT 9 26 CRAFTSMAN DANGER STRIPE DRIVE CLUTCH SYMBOL AUGER CLUTCH SYMBOL GEAR SELECTOR TOOLBOX INFO 45 Part No 761916 761776 761797 761079 3902 3903 340047 760983 344409 ...

Page 46: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 019003 18 7 87 70 69 224 219 220 328 _370G 25 26 282 370C F OO1088J 46 ...

Page 47: ...w 1 4 20 x 5 8 100 35135 Solid State Ignition 28 30322 Lock Nut 8 32 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 30 37231 Crankshaft 102 651024 Solid State Mounting Stud 35 29826 Screw 10 32 x 3 4 103 651007 Screw Torx T 15 36 29918 Lock Washer 110 35187 Ground Wire 37 29216 Lock Nut 10 32 110A 37047 Ground Wire 38 29642 Retaining Ring 119 36448 Cylinder Head Gasket 40 40011 Piston Pin Ring Set 120 36449 Cylinder...

Page 48: ...10973 Terminal 341 34155 Fuel Tank Bracket 207 33878 Throttle Link 342 650561 Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 209 650821 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 343 35079 Key Switch Bracket 215 35440 Control Knob 350 570682A Primer Ass y 219 34586 Choke Rod 351 32180C Primer Line 220 35438 Choke Knob 355 590574 Startet Handle 222 28820 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 364 33377 Carburetor Cover Bracket 223 650378 Screw Torx T 30 365 650767 Screw ...

Page 49: ...749 590599A 590600 590679 590601 590678 590680 590412 590682 590750 590535 590574 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly Starter Housing Assembly Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Mitten Grip Handle Not included with starter 49 ...

Page 50: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 019003 _ 37 I 25 J 40 _J F O01088J 50 ...

Page 51: ... of Engine 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 Idle 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...

Page 52: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 019003 16 26 31J_ I I 10 5A 1 2 F OO1088J 52 ...

Page 53: ...35449 Drive End Cap Ass y Incl 7 7 35450 O Ring 8 35915 Armature 9 35451A Housing Ass y 10 35452A Brush Card Ass y 11 35911 Thrust Washer 13 590500 Thrust Washer 14 33441 Ground Screw 15 35453 Commutator End Cap Ass y incl 7 16 35454 Switch Box Ass y 22 35455 Case Bolt 23 35456 Ground Screw 26 650819 Screw 6 32 X 2 1 2 29 32450B Extension Cord 10 6 30 30o63 Screw Torx T 30 1 4 20 X 1 2 31 650820 S...

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