Craftsman Craftsman 536.886531, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions Before Operating This Equipment DO NOT THROW AWAY 5 HORSEPOWER 22 DUAL STAGE SNOW THROWER Optional electric start Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Servlc_ and Adjustments Repair Parts SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates IL 60195 U S A 11 11 11 H HH H 111 11 11 1 H 11 1111 ...

Page 2: ...flame or spark f Check fuel supply before each use allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine motor and or sun can cause fuelto expand Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all snow throwers with electric drive motors or electric starting motors 6_ Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces 7o Never attempt to make any adj...

Page 3: ...ains electric start kits etc 17 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 rug CAUTION STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE UNCLOGGING DISCHARGE CHUTE Lj MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent improper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition 2 Never store...

Page 4: ...ESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your snow thrower a FolIow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual HH H HHH H nHHH I H HI HHHn I l TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For two years from the date of purchase when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintain...

Page 5: ...placement 21 G Gears Auger Gear Box 16 Hex Shaft 16 H Handle Upper and Lower 7 Height Adjust Skids 7 17 Hex Shaft t 6 i Ignition Key 10 11 13 14 Index 5 L Levers Auger Drive Clutch 7 10 11 18 Choke 10 11 13 14 Shifter 9 10 11 ThrOttle Control 10 l 1 13 t 4 Traction Drive Clutch 7 10 11 18 Lubrication Auger Gear Box 18 Auger Shaft 15 Chart 25 Disc Drive Plate 15 Engine t2 6 24 Flex Shaft and Gears ...

Page 6: ...d 1 Parts Shown Below 1 Conlainer of 5W30 Oil 1 Kniie to cut cadon and plastic ties 1 2 inch wrenches or adjustable wrenches 9 16 inch wrenches or adjustable wrenches 3 4 inch wrenches or adjustable wrenches Pliers to spread cotter pin Screwdriver Measuring Tape or Ruler CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG 2 Spare Shear Bolts 1t4 20 x t 3 4 tn 2 Spare 1t4 20 Lecknuts 1 Knob With Threads Non Assembly Parts nn n ...

Page 7: ... by pulling onthe lower handle CAUTION Do Not back over cables To complete upper handle instaltation and install chute crank assembly see To Install The Upper Handle and Crank Assembty paragraph on page 8 ii iin FIG 1 CABLE UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY NOTE If the cables have become disconnected from lhe clutch levers reinstall the cabfes as shown in Fig 3 HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW THROWER Your snow throwe...

Page 8: ...all the wormed end of the crank through the hofe in the adjusting rod and secure the end with the llatwasher and cotter pin as shown in Fig 5 Bend the ends of the cotter pin around the rod and reinstall the plastic cap Instal eye bolt through lower hole in the left hand side ot the handle and shifter plate See Fig 4B tnstall the 3 8 flatwasher and the 3 8 nylon locknut loosely on the ey bolt as sh...

Page 9: ...r knob See Fig 6 TO CHECKJADJUST CLUTCH CONTROL CABLES The control cables Fig 7 attached to the auger clutch lever and traction clutch lever may need to be adjusted belore you use your snow thrower For instructions on checking or adjusting the control cables see ToAdjust Clutch Control Cables paragraph on page 18 SHIFTER KNOB _ _ __H EX N UT HEX _ _ LEVER F GI 6 TRACTION CLUTCH LEVER AUGER CLUTCH ...

Page 10: ...the auger and impeller snow gathering and throwing TRACTION DRIVE LEVER Propels the snow thrower forward and in reverse SPEED SHIFTER LEVER Selects the speed of the snow thrower 6 speeds forward and 2 speeds 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 direction the snow...

Page 11: ... o To shift release the traction drive lever and move the speed shifter lever to the speed you desire Ground speed is determined by snow conditions Select the speed you desire by moving the speed shifter lever left into the appropriate nolch on the shift lever plate Speeds 1 2 Wet Heavy Extra Deep Speed 3 Light Speed 4 Very Light Speeds 5 6 Transport only Engage the traction drive lever See Fig I1...

Page 12: ...ase to FULL line on dipstick i 21 ounces See Fig 14 Do not over fill Tightenthe fill capldipstick securely each _ime you check Ihe oi level NOTE Oil must be changed after the lirs_ 2 hours o operation to extend engine life For extre me cold operating condilions of 0 F and below use a partial synthetic 0W30 or 5W30 motor oil for easier starting FILL GAS Fill the fuel tank with clean fresh unleaded ...

Page 13: ...evelop full power until it reaches operating temperature Run the engine at or near the top speed when throwing snow WARM START If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and do not push the primer button FROZEN STARTER If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine Pul as much rope out of the starter as possible CHOKE CON_OL PRIMER 13 IGNITION RECOIL ...

Page 14: ...ower and flush with water if possibte to remove all sait or other chemicals Wipe snow thrower dry 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 NOTTURN IGNITION KEY DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE e DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE AUGER OR ...

Page 15: ...storage lubricate auger shaft See Fig 16 with aclinging type grease such as Lubriplaie When replacing shear bolts remove shear botts and lubricate auger shaft see To Replace Shear Bolt paragraph on page 22 The chute control rod used to change the direction of the snow discharge needs to be lubricated fre quently and before storage See Fig 17 o See Lubrication Chart diagram on page 25 for lu bricat...

Page 16: ...0 F or lower OIL RECOMMENDATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classitication SG Select the oil s viscosity grade accord ing to your expected operating temperature RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY GRADES co LDER _ _ WARMER 5W30 SAE30 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in in creased oil consumption when used ab...

Page 17: ...4 to 17 PSI See side of tire or maximum inflation Do not exceed sidewall maxi mum pressure on tire Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing lhe scraper bar to the auger housing o Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts making sure that the scraper bar is parallel with the working surface SKID MOUNTING NUTS For extended operation the scraper bar may be r...

Page 18: ...ring normal use If you need to adjust _e belts due to wear or stretch proceed as follows _UGER DRIVE BELT See Fig_ 26 your snow thrower will not discharge snow check the ontrol cable adjustment If it is correct then check the ondition of the auger drive belt It may be loose or _amaged If it is damaged replace it See To Replace ells paragraph on page 19 If the auger drive belt is rose adjust as fol...

Page 19: ...just the auger drive belt see To Adjust Auger Drive Belt paragraph on page t8 Adjust the belt guides see To Adjust The Belt Guides paragraph on page 20 _ o Replace top two bolts Re tighten bottom two bolts o Reinstall the belt cover Check the clulch control cable adjustment see page I8 Reconnect the spark plug wire O TRACTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 28 If your snow thrower will not move forward check t...

Page 20: ...IDE BELT GUIDF_ _ _ _ Le l Hand Right Hand A _ _ 3132 INCH _IMPELLER FIG 29 TO ADJUST THE FRICTION WHEEL If the snow thrower will not move forward you need to check the traction drive bell the traction drive cable or the Mction wheel Ifthe frictionwheel is damaged itwilt need to be repiaced See To Replace Friction Wheel parag raph on page 21 If the friction wheel is not worn check the adjustment a...

Page 21: ...the friction wheel to hub See Fig 32 and set fasteners aside e Remove the four bolts securing the bearing plates both sides Remove right side bearing plate Leave Hex shaft in original position See Fig 33 e Remove friction wheel from hub Slip friction wheet off hex shaft towards right side See Fig 33 o Position new friction wheel onto hub e Install bearing plates to original position Ensure hex sha...

Page 22: ...ew by har_d Do not over tighten Then open it 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns Start the engine and let it warm up Set the throttle control to RUN Adjust the high speed adjusting screw in unti the engine speed or sound alters Adjust the screw out until the engine speed sound alters Note the difference between the two limits and set the screw in the middle of lhe range Let the engine run undisturbed for 30 seco...

Page 23: ...sand blast or use a wire brush Be sure the spark plug is clean and free of foreign material Check the electrodes gap See Fig 36 with a wire feeler gauge and reset the gap to 030 inch if necessary TO REPLACE If you need a new spark plug use only the proper replacement spark plug See page 4 Set the gap to 030 030 GAP FIG 36 Before installing the spark plug coat its threads lightly with oil or grease...

Page 24: ...VE You can keep your engine in good operating condi_ tion during storage by Changing oil See page 16 e Lubricating the piston cylinder area This can be done by first removing the spark plug and squirting a few drops of clean engine oil into the spark plug hole Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray Next rotate the engine by pulting the starter rope fully out two or three tim...

Page 25: ... Check Traction Crutch Cable Adjustment See Cable Adjuslment v v v Replace Spark Plug Adjust Drive Belts v v Lubricate All Pivot Points Lubricate Auger Shaft See Shear Bolt Replacement Check Fuel Drain Fuel Check Auger Clutch Cable Adjustment See Cable Adjustment Lubricate Disc Drive Plate Zerk See Customer Responsibilities v v LUBRICATION CHART Lubricate auger shaft Coat with a clin grease such a...

Page 26: ...e carburetor bowl drain to flush and reli lwith lresh fue Clean luet tine check fuel supply add fresh ffuel gasoline oil mixture if 2 cycle engine Move choke lever to OFF position Use carburetor bow drain to llush and refitl w th fresh fuel Adjust carburetor Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all boils and make al necessary repairs If vibration continues have the unit s...

Page 27: ...ii NOTES L J 27 ...

Page 28: ...Slop P_asfic 5 16 Traction Drive Lever LH Auger Drive Lever RH Pin Clulch Handle Pivol Nut Push On Cap 5 16 In Bumper Handle REF NO I 12 t 13 l 14 I 15 l 17 I 8 I 19 20 I PART NOo PART NAME 1579 579869 1673 71035 308146 580667 830 70985 580639 830 12619 325951 Cable Clutch Spring Drive Clutch LH Spring Auger Clutch RH Nut Hex Nyl 114_20In Boot Clutch Spring Handle Lower Screw HHC 5 16 18 x 3 4 In ...

Page 29: ... 05 Ring Retainer Bolt Eye Grommet Eye Bolt Bool Eye Bolt Chule Crank Nut Hex Jam 3 8 I6 Thd REE NO t2 13 t4 5 16 17 18 9 20 21 22 PART NO 309344 71046 1t62 7052 309059 70993 71060 71037 7055 7058 7059 PART NAME Adapter Boot to Handle Nut Hex Nyl 3 8 16 Thd Bracket Chute Control R H Bracket Chute Control L H Bracket Chute Rotate Bolt Carriage 5 16 18x314 In Lockwasher Split 5 16 In Nut Hex 5 16 18...

Page 30: ...e Scraper 22 In Bolt Carriage 1 4 20x5 8 In Flatwasher 9 32x5 8 In Lockwasher Split 1 4 in 18 i 17 20 28 22 24 23 REE NO 15 16 I7 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PART NO 71034 305203 830 305205 830 9524 3943 73826 301375 302627 302626 305938 854 305939 854 323825 301380 830 70993 PART NAME Nut Hex 1 4 20 Thd Auger Assembly RH Auger Assembly LH Screw HHC 1 4 20xl 3 4 In Spacer Sleeve Locknut Hex 1...

Page 31: ...RT NAME 307665 308931 302634 302680 71391 302843 57171 71037 307698 305236 71067 73826 302183 830 85480 309057 71032 71058 Upper Chute Delfector Wire Chute Hinge Screw SIIMa 5 16 18x3 4 In Flatwasher 312x 73x 065 Locknut Hex 5 t6 18 Thd Bolt Carriage 5 16 18x1 1 4 tn Knob Tee Nut Hex 5tl 6 18 Thd Lower Chule Screw HHC 1 4 20xl 2 In Fiatwasher 286x 63x 065 Locknut Hex 1 4 20 Thd Ring Lower Chute Cl...

Page 32: ...93 Lever Auger Clutch Pin Spring 165 DIA x 88 LG Nut Push On Cable Clutch Screw HHC 3 8 16x 1 1 4 tn Flatwasher Putley Idler RER NO 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3l 32 33 34 PART NO 590 579860 71360 71067 71035 58O944 302623 120393 1502 580946 581540 318468 579872 70985 73795 579865 71038 PART NAME Locknut Jam 318 16 Thd Spool Cable Auger Clutch Screw HHC I 4 20xl 3 4 In Flatwasher Nul He...

Page 33: ...3 579855 579854 579932 579861 53715 581264 50677 71O63 71015 Engine Craltsman Model No HSSK50 67326L See Engine Repair Parts list Screw HHC 5 _6 18x1 1 4 In Lockwasher Split 5 16x 58x 08 Bracket Bef Guide Screw HHC 5116 24x5 8 tn Washer Crankshaft Pulley Half Belt Traction Drive Fiatwasher 752x 91x 02 Pulley Engine Be l Auger Drive Flalwasher 375x 1 25x 104 Lockwasher Split 38tD Screw HHC 3 8 24xl...

Page 34: ...l T Zerk Grease Shaft Hex Traction Bearing Assembly Trunion Flalwasher 50xl 00x 06 Ring Relainer Flatwasher 680xl t2x 06 REE NO PART NAME t6 t7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O Indicates Standard Hardware Items PART NO 49562 580970 580961 580965 578962 579052 1413 70982 71060 579858 579897 581773 5383O 579893 579867 Bearing Roller Key Square Pulley Traction Drive Wave Washer Flatwasher 281xl...

Page 35: ...730 579867 73840 578572 318504 7285 73826 239 PART NAME Shaft Axle Wheel Sprocket Assembly Screw HHC 1 4 20x2 1 4 In Nut Hex Nyl 1 4 20 Thd Bdaring Flange Chain Roller Ftatwasher 765xl 12x 06 Bearing Flange Tire Rim 12x4 lx6 Screw HHC 1t4 20x1 1 2 In Locknut Hex 1 4 20 Thd Ring Retaining Indicates Standard Hardware Items 35 319037 3t8542C ...

Page 36: ...20x3 4 In Locknut Wd FI 5 6 24 Thd Nut Hex Keps I 4 20 Thd Screw WaTap 3 8q 6xl 2 In Seal Oil Bearing Flange F1atwasher 752xl 24x 09 Shaft Auger 22 In INO PART NO tt t2 13 14 _5 171 18 Indicates Standard Hardware ttems 51279 51405 431787 50221 583125 580295 454565 50684 301150 830 PART NAME Gasket Gear Case Gear Worm Key Woodruff 61 Bearing F_ange Shaft Worm Impeller Collar Thrust Pin Spring Beari...

Page 37: ...ART NAME 302487 70141 70142 302922 308766 318507 308768 3902 39O3 319033 D_cal 9 Impeller Decal Danger Auger Decal Danger Chute Decal Danger lnstruclion Decal Craftsman Decal 5 22 Auger Housing Decal Danger Stripe Chute Decal Traction Drive Engage Decal Auger Drive Engage Decal Gear Selector 3t9036 314005 B 37 ...

Page 38: ...NO PART NO 1 580769 830 2 302638 3 73826 4 318486 5 304438 6 580874 7 579944 8 580888 83O 9 71111 PART NAME Rod Shift Scrdw WdFl 1 4 20x5t8 In Locknut Hex 1 4 20 Thd Nut HexJam I 2 3 Thd Knob ShiN t 2 13 Thd Plale Shift Lever Bearing Flange Speed Setect Rod Locknut Hex 3 8 I6 Thd R I dtcates Standard Hardware Items 38 319032 319053 B ...

Page 39: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER 143 834012 _301 172 173 38O 338 328 219 _1370C 220 421 390 327 39 ...

Page 40: ...ate Assy Cover Spark plug Stud Solid state mounting Screw Torx Tq5 hex washer hd Seres 10 24 x 1 Wire Ground Gasket Cylinder head Head Cytinder lnct No 131 Valve Exhausl Std lncI No 15D ReL Part No No 125 293t5C 126 32644A 126 32645A 127 650691 129 650818 6021A 650694A 35395 31672 31673 27234A 27666 31410 I 4146 35350 650128 29752 6201 650870 34583 26756 33591 32698 33858A 203 31342 204 650649 206...

Page 41: ...a_ Baffie Hea Primer Assy Line Primer Extension Baffle Screw Hex washe_ I _d 8 32 x 1 Z Decal Primer Decal Choke Decal Warning Carburetor Incl No 184 Starter Rewind Ref Noo 3958 400 421 33683 B 730226 Electric Statler Kit 14388 933 Op tional Sold as accessory Gasket Set tncl items marked Oil 4 Cycle SAE 5W30 quart RPM Settings Low Speed 550 1850 High Speed 3550 3850 Indicates Parts Included in Gas...

Page 42: ... E_ 3 3 Shah Float Flea1 O Ring Roar Bow to Body Inlet Needle Seat _t Clip Inci No 311 Spring Clip Bowl Drain Assy incl NO 33 Drain Plunger Gasket Main Adj Screw Assy tlncl Nos 41 42 8 43 0 Ring High Speed Mixture Screw Washer High Speed Mixture Screw Tension Spring High Speed Mixture Screw Bowi Nut Washer Welch Plug idle Mixture Well Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent Repair Kit Incl Parts Marked with R...

Page 43: ...NOTES 43 ...

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