Craftsman 536.9183, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...I owner s manual MODEL NO 536 918300 CAUTION Read INSTRUCTIONS carefully Assembly Operating e Maintenance Repair Parts OWE SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago Illinois 60684 U S A ...

Page 2: ...ervice 12 STORAGE 12 Engine Storage 12 Unit Storage 12 LUBRICATION CHART 13 UNIT REPAIR PARTS 14 2 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS 22 25 TRANSMISSION REPAIR PARTS 26 SERVICE HELPS CHART 27 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS 28 Record the following information about your unit so that you will be able to provide it in case of loss or theft DATE PURCHASED MODEL NO 536 918300 CODE NO STORE WHERE PURCHASED ADDRESS CITY STA...

Page 3: ...ow thrower 4 If the u_nit should start to vibr_te___l V_stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble _L 5 Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position before unclogging the auger impeller housing or dischargechute and making any repairs adjustments or inspections 6 Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Disenga...

Page 4: ...right lower handle to side of side frame as shown in figure 2 Handle grip should be tilted down and out when handle is properly installed 2 Repeat step 1 for left handle RIGHT HANDLE FORMED WASHER SIDE FRAME 5 16 x 1 INCH SCREW _ 5 16 x INCH SCREW L 5 16 INCH SPLIT LOCKWASHER _ CONTROLS ASSEMBLY 1 Attach control panel to handles as shown in figure 3 NOTE Attach panel with lower screw only on left ...

Page 5: ...n bottom nut on cable to lengthen cable enough to hook over pin on clutch handle D Tighten bottom nut on power clutch cabEe until cable stop figure 4 just clears top end of threaded portion of cable Tighten top nut to complete assembly 8 Attach upper chute control rod and upper chute control rod bracket mounted on rod to bottom side of left handle figure 5 with two 5 16 x 13 4 inch hex head screws...

Page 6: ...or s hand is removed from the power clutch lever tension is removed from drive belts therefore unit motion and impeller auger rotation stop Engage slowly but firmly and all the way down against hand grip Impeller Auger Drive Control Lever Used to disen gage power to impeller auger without interfering with power to drive wheels Pull up to engage Push down to disengage NOTE Power clutch lever must b...

Page 7: ...or transporting unit over bare or plowed areas but may be used for very light snow E Number 5 position is for transporting unit over bare or plowed areas 4 Set the impeller auger control lever to the ON position 5 Press the power clutch lever to begin impeller auger rotation and forward motion As the unit starts to move maintain a firm hold on the bandies and guide the snow thrower along the cutti...

Page 8: ... not put hands feet or loose clothing in or near the deflector chute or auger housing while engine is running 8 As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly move choke lever slowly to OFF position If engine falters return to 1 2choke until it runs smoothly the move to OFF 8 choke position NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reach...

Page 9: ...leased If brake is not operating properly replace pad as follows A Use original equipment part See Unit Repair Parts section of this manual for proper part B Remove two screws from top of brake arm Replace worn pad with new pad and attach with removed screws CHUTE DEFLECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT If adjustment becomes necessary adjust as instructed in Step 4 of paragraph Controls Assembly in Assembly se...

Page 10: ...ed Over speeding engine above factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest SEARS Service Center who has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty SPARK PLUG ADJUSTMENT Check the spark plug periodically and reset spark plug gap to 0 ...

Page 11: ... of this manual contains a list of replacement parts and illustrations to assist the trained technician in making repairs and ordering proper replacement parts SNOW CHAIN REMOVAL To remove the snow chains release the chain hooks figure 17 Flatten the chain out on the ground and push unit off the chain Illustration is the reverse of removal SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT The main auger assembty is made up ...

Page 12: ...follows DANGER Handle gasoline carefully It is highly flammable and careless use could result in serious fire damage to your person and or property DANGER Drain fuel into approved container outdoors away from open flame 2 Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel 3 Remove spark plug and pour one 1 ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Crank engine...

Page 13: ...lent every 2 hours and after each use O Add Sears 5W 20 oil or equivalent as required Check every 5 hours and before each use _ Add Sears S A E 30W oil or equivafent as required Check before each use _ Remove chute and coat with clinging type grease such as lubriplate once each season For Service Helps Chart see page 27 13 ...

Page 14: ...N 24 SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536 918300 211 78 C 19 55 42 52 11 53 49 ALL UNNUMBERED iTEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 14 11 51 _Q I Ref Item 38 Page 16 2 5O Ref Item 4 2 _ 47 Ref Item 3 Page 16 3O ...

Page 15: ...122119 9413534 48395 455481 48400 120228 48399 23940 997319 23939 Description Locknut Keps No 10 24 Thd Control Assembly Impeller Auger Control Assembly Throttle Shoulder Bolt Lever Assembly Wheel Drive Rod Wheel Drive Upper Retainer Bracket Wheel Drive Rod Screw Hex Hd No 10 24 x 1 2in Screw Hex Hd 3 g 16 x 3 4 In Locknut 3 8 16 Thd Sprocket 9 Tooth Roll Pin 3 16 x 1 In Bracket Lower Chute Contro...

Page 16: ...CRAFTSMAN 24 SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536 918300 I Ref Item 3 Page 18 6 4 Ref Item23 8 9 Page 20 10 o _ 13 I 21 22 24 ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 62 ...

Page 17: ...7 37 50153 38 50169 39 41891 40 138485 41 42 43 41890 25072 48666 Descrip tion Gear M ter Drive Lockwasher Split In I D Screw Hex Hd 1A 28 x 3 4 In Ring Retaining Washer Thrust Side Frame Assembly Right Roller Chain Assembly Roller Chain Assembly Link Connector Sprocket Bearing Assembly Shaft Intermediate Spacer F atwasher 5 16 In I D Lockwasher Spilt 5 16 In I D Screw Hex Hd 5 t6 18 x 2 In Washer...

Page 18: ...SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536 918300 I Ref Item 22 Page 114 3 2 Ref Item 2 Page 16 55 _ 58 L Ref Item 3 Page 14 ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 57 Ref item 23 Page 20 Ref Item 19 50 51 49 45 ...

Page 19: ...34 120382 35 124829 36 3140 37 46511 38 120918 39 49505 Description Cotter Pin 1 16 x 3 _ In Selector Assy Spring Arm Impeller Auger Drive Bracket Mounting Plate Key Ignition Locknut Switch Part Lockwasher Switch Part Switch Incl Items 26 27 28 Wire Assembfy Ignition Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 x tl 2 In Idler Arm Primary Pulley Idler Lockwasher Split 3 8 In Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Thd Washer Wave Bolt Should...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 24 SNOW THROWER MODEL NUMBER 536 918300 Ref Item 1 Page 14 8 17 _ J I 9 24 3O ...

Page 21: ...077 48209 48210 48216 48459 48217 48606 47256 454565 13322 48768 21970 48767 48264 48352 3021 24274 Description Decal Caution Cover Assembly Impeller Decal Name Carriage Bolt 20 x 5 8 In Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x In Bearing Retainer Bearing Self Aligning Auger Housing End R H Auger Cover Scraper Assembly Auger Housing End L H Impeller Shaft Assembly Impeller Assembly Roll Pin _ x 1 In Shear Bolt Auge...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEl NUMBER143 696102 2 169 72 124 22 ...

Page 23: ...adian Regula 120 tions require RJ 17LM resistor spark 12I plug 124 Gasket Valve spring cover 125 Body Assy Breather I26 Element Breather 127 Cover Valve spring 129 Screw Fil hd Seres t0 24 x 1 2 130 Tube Breather 131 Gasket Intake Flange Carburetor Incl Nos 77 E t80 132 Screw Fil hd Seres 5 t6 18 x 3 4 Cap Oil drain Nippie Pipe Lever Governor 55 3O2O5 56 30826 57 30824 61 650494 62 30700 63 30699C...

Page 24: ...ly The magneto number is shown for reference purposes only Order corn ponent parts individually as shown in parts list Carburetor Incl No 75 Starter Assy Rewind Gasket Set Incl items marked Electric Starter Kit No 143 88902 Optional Indicates Parts Included in Gasket Set Ref No 169 MAGNETO NUMBER 610694A 8 The complete magneto is not l available as an assembly The magneto number is shown for f_lA ...

Page 25: ...at Shutter Choke Plug Welch Plug Welch Inter Needle Seat Clip Assy Incl No 13 Clip Inlet needle Float Carburetor Shaft Float Bowl Float Gasket Bowl to body Adjustment Screw Assy Main Incl Nos 8 21 23 30 O Ring Adjustment screw Screw Idle adjustment Gasket Bowl to body Fitting Fuel inlet Spring Main Adjustment screw Spring Choke stop Repair Kit Incl items marked 32 REWIND STARTER NUMBER 590473 _ Q_...

Page 26: ...th Shaft Counter Gear Bevel 42 teeth 8 15 tooth spur gear Gear Spur 20 teeth Gear Spur 125 teeth Gear Spur 28 teeth Gear Spur 30 teeth Shaft Input 19 778113 20 786049 27 780105 28 786062 29 780072 30 780086 3I 792072 32 792035 33 780109 34 788040 35 784267 36 792073 37 792089A 40 792077 4t 792078 42 792079 43 780108 44 792074 45 792001 46 788054 Part Name Bevel pinion Input Sprocket 8 teeth Bushin...

Page 27: ...ent repairman Replace drive belt Refer to Drive Belt Replacement paragraph in Maintenance section of this manual Replace shear bolt Refer to Shear Bolt Replacement paragraph in Maintenance section of this manual Replace roller chain Refer to Roller Chain Replacement paragraph in Maintenance section of this manual Adjust unit drive belt replace if defective Refer to Drive Belt Adjustment paragraph ...

Page 28: ... a SEARS Repair Parts Distribution Center for expedited handling WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS SHOWN tN THIS LIST 1 The PART NUMBER 2 The PART DESCRIPTION 3 The MODEL NUMBER 536 918300 4 The NAME OF ITEM Snow Thrower 5 The ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 696102 Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed wit...