Sears Craftsman 944.525410, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...eration Maintenance Service and Adjustments Repair Parts 1450 SERIES B S ENGINE 24 TWO STAGE POWER PROPELLED SNOW THROWER Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 588641027 Rev 2 Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty ...

Page 2: ...the machine Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times 2 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 3 After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug disconnect the cord on electric motors thoroughly ins...

Page 3: ...e working condition 2 Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water heaters space heaters or clothes dryers Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinanyenclosure 3 Always refer to operator s manual for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended period 4 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels...

Page 4: ... SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES In additional to complying with all suggested maintenance guidelines and instructions customers obligations shall include but shall not be limited to operating the product in accordance with the owner s manual or any additional instructions or information provided at the time of purchase or in...

Page 5: ...KNUT 5 16 18 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 x 5 8 1 LOCKNUT 1 4 20 1 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 1 SPRING 2 SHEAR BOLTS 1 4 20 x 1 3 4 2 LOCKNUTS 1 4 20 1 LOCKNUT 3 8 3 KNOB SAFTEY IGNITION KEY S 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 2 HANDLE KNOBS 1 POWER CORD ...

Page 6: ...sible loose parts and parts boxes from carton 2 Cut down all four corners of carton and lay panels flat 3 Removethetwo 2 screwssecuringtheaugerhousing to the pallet and remove additional steel brackets from skid plate if equipped 4 Remove all packing materials 5 Remove plastic ties securing the snow thrower to the pallet 6 Remove snow thrower from carton and check carton thoroughly for additional ...

Page 7: ...obs by pressing them down onto the control levers FIG 4 CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD LOCKNUT THREADED STUD PIN ROTATOR HEAD MOUNTING BRACKET CHUTE BRACKET ALIGN BEFORE TIGHTENING LOCKNUT FIG 5 ROTATOR CABLES ROTATOR CABLES DOUBLE CLIP 5 Secure cables to the lower handle using the double clip INSTALLDISCHARGECHUTE CHUTEROTATORHEAD See Fig 4 and 5 1 Place discharge chute assembly on top of chute base with dis...

Page 8: ...NCE EAR PROTECTION RECOMMENDED DANGER OR WARNING SNOW DISCHARGE TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED ENGAGED ROTATE LEFT ROTATE RIGHT CHUTE ROTATION IGNITION KEY INSERT TO START AND RUN CHOKE CLOSED START RECOIL START CHOKE OPEN RUN PRIMER IGNITION KEY PULL OUT TO STOP UP CHUTE DEFLECTOR DOWN FORWARD REVERSE DANGER KEEP FEET AWAY DANGER KEEP HANDS AWAY READ OPERATORS MANUAL DANGER DO NOT OPERATE ON S...

Page 9: ... ground Safety ignition key must be inserted for the engine to start and run Remove when snow thrower is not in use Electric start button used for starting the engine Recoil starter handle used for starting engine Primer pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine Choke Control used for starting a cold engine ON OFF switch used to STOP the engine T...

Page 10: ...w farther Push right on chute deflector control lever and move lever forward to lower the deflector and decrease the distance Move lever back to raise the deflector and increase the distance Be sure lever springs back and locks into desired position FIG 9 FULL OFF TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 9 The choke control is located on the engine Use the choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine...

Page 11: ...tool to it s mounting clip by pushing it into the clip Make sure the discharge chute is pointed in a safe direction novehicles buildings people orotherobjects areinthedirectionofdischarge beforerestartingengine Restarttheengine thensqueezetheaugercontrollever to the handle to clear snow from the auger housing and the discharge chute CLEAN OUT TOOL FIG 13 MOUNTING CLIP DISCHARGE CHUTE DRIVE SPEED C...

Page 12: ... add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill To change engine oil see TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual ADD GASOLINE See Fig 17 Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to ...

Page 13: ... position 5 Push the primer three 3 times NOTE Over priming may cause flooding preventing the engine from starting If you do flood the engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT push the primer 6 Connect the power cord to the engine 7 Plug the other end of the power cord into a three hole grounded 120 Volt A C receptacle 8 Push starter button until engine starts IMPORTANT Do n...

Page 14: ...ck belts for wear A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual NOTE Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts to service this unit Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners 3 Checkcontrolstobesuretheyare...

Page 15: ...rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oi...

Page 16: ...sconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 3 Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1 4 20 x 2 shear bolt Install 1 4 20 lock nut and tighten securely CAUTION Do not substitute Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower 4 Insert safety ignition key and reconnect spark plug wire to s...

Page 17: ...of the frame assembly Do not discard bolts 2 Loosen but DO NOT REMOVE lower 5 16 bolts on both sides of the frame assembly 3 Remove the auger belt from the engine pulley 4 Tip the back section down The front section will tip forward at the same time as the bottom bolt acts as a hinge between the front and back sections Use a block under the hinge point to secure the snow thrower in the tipped posi...

Page 18: ...ing plate away from snow thrower Place drive belt onto drive pulley Ensure drive belt is routed in drive pulley groove properly before lowering swing plate 2 Install previously removed top bolt Tighten securely 3 Placedrivebeltintoenginepulleygroovebeforeinstalling onto engine shaft 4 Install previously removed washer and bolt and secure engine pulley onto engine Tighten securely 30 35 Ft Lbs 41 4...

Page 19: ...gish when engaging the auger control lever or if the auger belt has been replaced To adjust the auger control cable 1 Adjust cable tension by loosening the jam nut next to the turn buckle 2 Grasp the short section and hold while turning the long section to lengthen the adjuster Rotate the center barrel one full revolution 3 Retest auger engagement Repeat adjustment as needed until engagement is no...

Page 20: ...uel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer...

Page 21: ...replace muffler Engine idles or 1 Choke is in FULL position 1 Move choke to OFF position runs roughly 2 Blockage in fuel line 2 Clean fuel line 3 Stale fuel 3 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 4 Water in fuel 4 Empty fuel tank carburetor refill with fresh clean gasoline 5 Carburetor is in need of 5 Contact an authorized service center department adjustment or overhaul Exc...

Page 22: ...ll component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 10 11 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 6 6 7 7 9 9 8 12 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 05 09 009 G ...

Page 23: ...EMBLY 1 586714801 GEARBOX AUGER 2 586607202 IMPELLER STEEL 3 587402401 PULLEY IMPELLER SCREW ON 4 585056901 CHUTE DISCHARGE BASE 5 178675X008 BRACKET CORNER DISCHARGE BASE 6 588077501 BOLT SHEAR 1 4 20 7 73800400 NUT NYLOCK 1 4 20 8 585691301 NUT FLANGE NYLOCK 5 16 18 BLK 9 585691201 BOLT CARRIAGE WAFER HEAD 5 16 18 X 5 8 BLK 10 581632002 BRACKET BELT KEEPER LOWER 11 581592502 BRACKET INTERFACE 12...

Page 24: ...rts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 1 2 05 09 005 C 1 420493X615 AUGER WELD RIB LH 24 2 420494X615 AUGER WELD RIB RH 24 05 09 010 C 1 2 3 4 5X 5X 1 581708399 AUGER HOUSING 2 404931X428 SCRAPER BAR 3 72270505 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 18 X 625 GR5 4 155377 NUT 5 16 18 ...

Page 25: ...thrower and void your warranty REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 AUGER HOUSING IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 05 09 007 A 2 2 3 3 1 1 3 3 1 420478 AUGER BEARING 2 411939 BEARING PLUG 3 584299401 SCREW HI LO WASHD 5 16 14 X 1 00 05 09 039 A 1 2 3 1 192199 TOOL CLEANOUT 2 405400 CLIP CLEANOUT TOOL 3 194189 SCREW HEX WASHER 13 16 X 5 8 05 12 002 A 1 1 2 2 3 1 435951 PLATE SKID PLASTIC HDPE 2 58580...

Page 26: ...T NO NO DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 2 3 05 07 021 A 1 581131206 CONSOLE BASE MULTI CONTROL 2 17060410 SCREW TA SEMI GIMLE 1 4 20 X 62 3 581329501 SCREW HEX WASHER 13 16 X 1 50 05 07 015 D 1 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 1 581128111 CONSOLE COVER CRAFTSMAN 2 586181001 FLOOD LIGHT 3 194189 SCREW HI LO 13 16 X 5 8 4 581928...

Page 27: ...L DISCHARGE CHUTE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 05 08 005 C 1 581123902 LEVER CONTROL SPEED DEFL 2 581241602 LEVER CONTROL CHUTE ROT 3 581329701 BOLT SHOULDER 1 4 20 4 581329601 SPRING COMPRESSION 5 586668901 NUT FL LOCK 1 4 20 6 584468402 BRACE SUPPORT SPEED 7 587031301 WASHER 625 X 375 X 094 NYLON 6 6 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 05 08 007 D 1 587463001 LEVER CONTROL DSST OPP MPP...

Page 28: ...our snow thrower and void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE 2 1 05 19 001 A 1 588064201 HARNESS WIRE LIGHTS 2 145006 WIRE RETAINER 3 3 4 5 1 2 2 05 08 001 C 1 587332502 CABLE INTERLOCK 2 431762 PIN GROOVED 3 12000014 E RING 4 581151201 SPRING RETURN 5 197991 CLIP CABLE BLACK ...

Page 29: ... void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 9 8 8 05 08 002 E 1 587641801 CABLE CONTROL DRIVE 2 587428701 CABLE CONTROL AUGER 3 588122301 CABLE CONTROL SPEED 4 581726101 BOLT SHOULDER 1 4 5 197991 CLIP CABLE 6 428124 FASTENER PUSH 250 7 581329401 PIN CLEVIS 5 16 8 423303 HAIRPIN 9 585808301 PIN C...

Page 30: ...ur snow thrower and void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 CONTROL PANEL DISCHARGE CHUTE 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 05 08 010 A 1 587803401 CABLE CHUTE ROTATOR ASM 2 581329401 PIN CLEVIS 5 6 X 7 8 3 77100812 PIN CLEVIS 1 4 X 3 4 4 423303 HAIRPIN SOFT ZINC 5 584652201 CLIP CONDUIT DOUBLE 6 586682101 WASHER 7 587130801 PIN CLEVIS 5 16 X 1 ...

Page 31: ...5 6 7 7 9 8 12 13 14 15 05 11 006 D 1 588077803 CHUTE DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDES 1 6 2 DEFLECTOR WELDMENT 3 DEFLECTOR SEAL 4 POP RIVET 5 CHUTE SNOW SHIELD 6 SHIELD STRAP RETAINER 7 586961501 CABLE ASM DEFLECTOR BOWDEN 8 581329401 PIN CLEVIS 5 16 X 875 9 585808301 PIN CLEVIS 1 4 X 312 10 423303 HAIRPIN RETAINER 11 184505 DEFLECTOR SPRING 12 585832201 SHOULDER BOLT 1 4 20 X 375 13 585691401 NUT 1 4...

Page 32: ...ur warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 HANDLES 1 588672102 LOWER HANDLE 2 17000612 SCREW HEX WASH HD 3 8 16 X 75 3 581622002 CHUTE ROTATOR SUPPORT ASM 4 17000510 BOLT HEX 5 16 18 1 2 2 3 05 06 001 F 1 581123602 UPPER HANDLE 2 189713X428 HANDLE KNOB STD BLACK 3 588059901 SCREW 5 16 18 X 2 25 CONCAVE HEAD WITH PATCH 1 2 2 3...

Page 33: ...uld be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 DRIVE 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 05 03 002 B 1 444949 WASHER 1 00 2 587978901 BUSHING HEX 1 SHAFT 3 588518601 GEAR 59T DRIVEN 4 12000053 RETAINING RING 5 580752601 AXLE SHAFT SPLIT 6 4497H RETAINER SPRING 1 ZINC 7 126875X RIVET RD HD DRILLED 1 4 DIA 8 580752501 AXLE SLEEVE ...

Page 34: ...nches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 21 11 12 13 14 10 28 17 27 16 3 4 4 4 1 2 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 05 02 002 F ...

Page 35: ...SC COMBO PULLEY 8 587193403 BRACKET YOKE ASSEMBLY 9 581315301 SPRING TORSION DRIVE 10 585263801 EXTENSION SPRING 11 585691501 NUT HEX FLANGE LOCK 5 16 18 12 580756201 BEARING 9 16 I D 1622 2RSNR 13 580756101 RETAINING RING 1622 2RSNR 14 580751301 WASHER FLAT 59 I D X 1 065 X 25 GA 15 580756601 PAWL ASM RH 16 580756001 GEAR ASM PLANETARY 17 580756301 WASHER FLAT 6875 I D X 1 00 X 21 GA 18 175344 TR...

Page 36: ...L MOUNTING PLATE 12 12 13 14 15 15 15 15 11 11 3 4 1 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 9 10 05 01 004 C 1 580839403 FRAME 2 150406 ENGINE BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 280 DOGPOINT 3 580839503 FRAME COVER 4 581122402 SHIFTER BRACKET 5 17060410 SCREW HEX WASHER 1 4 20 X 5 8 6 74760616 HEX HD BOLT 3 8 16 X 1 00 7 428867 BOLT HEXHD WASHER 5 16 18 X 75 8 73900600 NUT LOCK 3 8 16 9 74610512 SCREW 5 16 24 X 750 1...

Page 37: ...CREW HEXHD 5 16 24 X 75 GR 5 5 581338203 IDLER ARM DRIVE WELDMENT 6 73800500 NUT NYLOCK 5 16 18 7 59289 WASHER FLAT 328 X 1 00 X 097 8 581141401 IDLER PULLEY 2 0 W SPACER 9 580753001 RETURN SPRING IDLER ARM DRIVE 10 74760528 BOLT HEXHD 5 16 18 X 1 75 11 581413801 SHOULDER BOLT 5 16 24 X 2 15 12 587893703 PULLEY ASM ENGINE 13 179617 BOLT HEXHD 3 8 24 X 2 00 14 580831104 ARM IDLER 15 587031201 RETUR...

Page 38: ...nt parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 CHASSIS ENGINE PULLEYS 1 587105501 BELT COVER BLACK ASSEMBLY INCLUDES 2 4 2 BOLT HEX WSH THDRL 1 4 20 X 1 3 145006 CABLE GUIDE 4 PALNUT 1 4 IN 1 2 3 3 4 4 05 04 004 B ...

Page 39: ...ent Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 WHEELS 1 2 05 15 001 A 1 580627704 WHEEL 13X4 NPS RH 1 00 K478 2 580627604 WHEEL 13X4 NPS LH 1 00 K478 ...

Page 40: ...01 14 007 A 1 193071 SAFETY IGNITION KEY 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 05 18 008A 1 588077501 BOLT 1 4 20 X 1 81 2 73800400 NUT NYLOCK 1 4 20 3 585832201 BOLT SHOULDER 4 585691401 NUT HEX FL 1 4 20 CTR 5 588252901 NUT NYLOCK 3 8 16 6 588059901 BOLT 5 16 18 X 2 25 CONCAVE 7 189713X428 KNOB 5 16 18 TWO WING 8 585832001 BOLT 5 16 18 X 625 9 73970500 NUT SERR FL LOCK 5 16 18 10 184505 SPRING DEFLECT CHUTE 1...

Page 41: ...cturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 DECALS 1 2 3 4 05 16 001 A 1 184045 DECAL AUGER 2 199682 DECAL CHUTE 3 199683 DECAL AUGER SAFETY 4 184028 DECAL BELT GUIDE ...

Page 42: ...ailure to do so could be hazardous damage your snow thrower and void your warranty REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 944 525410 DECALS 1 5 5 4 3 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 199683 DECAL DANGER 3 199682 DECAL DANGER DEFLECTOR 4 184045 DECAL DANGER 5 184028 DECAL BELT GUARD 588641027 OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH 588641031 OWNER S MANUAL FRENCH ...

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Page 44: ... 130 135 117 127 51 51A 104 105 137 1127 975 125 122 133 95 633 97 98 528 109 632 1252 1251 11 305 731 1288 1318 1352 1251A 55 1211 1210 58 459 689 456 597 458 608 65 528 601A 304 281 65 592 306 37 78 1054 668 731A 976 892 1196 1196A 756 990 209 632 188 604 564 604A 613 613A 883 300 751 211 485 504 621 410 668A 773 1138 222 190 271 836 832 ...

Page 45: ...ISTON ASSEMBLY 020 OVERSIZE 26 792026 RING SET STANDARD 792073 RING SET 020 OVERSIZE 27 690975 LOCK PISTON PIN 28 696581 PIN PISTON 29 694691 ROD CONNECTING 30 694692 DIPPER CONNECTING ROD 32 690976 SCREW CONNECTING ROD 33 499596 VALVE EXHAUST 34 795199 VALVE INTAKE 35 694865 SPRING VALVE INTAKE 36 694865 SPRING VALVE EXHAUST 37 591544 GUARD FLYWHEEL 37A 795715 GUARD FLYWHEEL 42 499586 KEEPER VALV...

Page 46: ...97090 ALTERNATOR 485 695755 KNOB CONTROL 504 695383 WASHER SET FRICTION 505 793515 NUT GOVERNOR CONTROL LEVER 523 790477 DIPSTICK 524 691876 SEAL O RING DIPSTICK TUBE 525 792041 TUBE DIPSTICK 528 793006 HOSE PRIMER 529 791822 GROMMET 552 694674 BUSHING GOVERNOR CRANK 562 798197 BOLT GOVERNOR CONTROL LEVER 564 699854 SCREW CONTROL COVER 592 690800 NUT REWIND STARTER 597 691696 SCREW PAWL FRICTION P...

Page 47: ...riability Due to manu facturing and capacity limitations Briggs Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine 892 791944 SWITCH KEY 914 794827 SCREW ROCKER COVER 957 799719 CAP FUEL SERVICE CAP 957A 792647 CAP FUEL ORIGINAL CAP 972 799863 TANK FUEL 975 698783 BOWL FLOAT 976 793382 PRIMER CARBURETOR 990 794696 KEY SET 998 792928 PIPE OIL 1005 794815 FAN FLYWHEEL 102...

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