Craftsman 536.88113 manual

11.0 Horsepower 30 Inch Dual Stage 120V, Electric Start SNOW THROWER MODEL NO. 536.881130 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. a a 0 ll a g SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. I F-001060J 08/25/99[...]

i_'_Jnl= L'_J_Ko]LrI_;I_ii _ "] WARRANTY STATEMENT ...... SAFETY RULES ............... INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .... ASSEMBLY ................... OPERATION .................. MAINTENANCE ............... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ... 2 STORAGE .................... 28 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART .. 29 4 REPAIR PARTS ................ 30 6 ENGINE[...]

of the operator presencecontrolunder any cir- cumstances. TRAINING 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate the equip- merit. Never allow adults to oper[...]

11. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do net at- tempt to clear steep slopes, 12 Never operate the snow thrower without proper guards, plates or other safety pro- tective devices in place. t 3. Never operate the snow thrower near en- closures, automobiles, window wells, droppers[...]

Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage Push To Engage Fuel O]1 Fuel OII Mixture Electric Starter f Discharge DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT Edl- mo] Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Transmission Ignition Key Lift Handle To Depress Pedal Insert To Run, Engage To Disengage Pull Out To Stop. Safety Warning Sy[...]

Contents of Parts Bag (actual size) 1 - Owner's Manual (not shown) 1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown) 1 - Warranty Card (not shown) 2 - Parts bags (not shown) *Non-Assembly Parts, found in toolbox located on belt cover 1- Screw, 3/8-16 x 2 in 1 -Split Lockwasher © 1 -Flatwasher 3/8 In. 1- Nut, 3/8 In. 2 - Shift Lever Knobs 2 - 3/8 (not[...]

_lh ARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while assembling snow thrower. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 - Knife to cut carton t - 1/2 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 1 - 9/16 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 1 - 3/4 inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches) 1 - Pliers (to spread cotter pin) 1 - Screwdriver t - Measuring tape or[...]

TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLEAND CRANK ASSEMBLY t. Loosen, but do not remove, the screws, flatwashers, Iockwashers, and hex nuts in the upper holes of the lower handle. See Figure 3. Right Hand Side Of L 3/8" Hex Loosen, Nut but do not*,, remove 3/8" Flat- Hex Nut, 3/8 x 2" Screw 3/8" Figure 3 NOTE: Make sure the cables are not caught [...]

Cotter Pin Clevis Pin Crank Rod Figure 6 Chute in Operating __ Position Figure 8 ASSEMBLE SNOW CHUTE 1. Remove back carriage bolt. See Figure 7. 2. Tilt chute back into operating posi- tion. See Figure 8. 3. Replace carriage bolt from inside of chute. 4. Replace fiat washer and nylon lock- nut on outside of flange. 5. Tighten carriage bolt securely[...]

3. Position speed selector lever as- sembly as shown in Figure 11. 4. Reinstall bolt, spring, washer and Iocknut See Figure 12. 5. Tighten Iocknut until 1/8 to 3/16 inch of the bolt threads protrude pas the Iocknut. 6. Thread the 3/8-16" hex jam nut onto the lever until the nut reaches the end of the thread. See Figure 12. 7. Thread the plasti[...]

f!_.'x_*] =1 _ I=] Ik'4 3/jSa-16 Hex m Nut 3. "Rghten the 3/8-16" hex jam nut against the knob securely. Remote Chute Control Knob Control Panel Washer Locknut • Exposed Thread Figure 12 REMOTE CHUTE CONTROL KNOB 1. Thread the 3/8-16" hex jam nut onto the lever until the nut reaches the end of the thread. See Figure 13. 2[...]

bPj=l --Iri_l[i]_] KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourseff with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Auger. Lever Electric Drive Lever (left hand) Start (right[...]

The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in se- vere eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the snow thrower. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask for over your glasses. i_ WARNING: Read Owner's Manual before operatin[...]

ick Pin Unlocked sition Single Wheel Drive Figure 17 NOTE: Make sure that the klick pin is in the single wheel drive position of the axle only and not through the locked position. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Before you service or start the en- gine, familiarize yourself with the snow thrower. Be sure you under- stand the function and location of [...]

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. 1 Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh, clean, unleaded regular, unleaded premium, or reformulated automo- tive gasoline. DO NOT use leaded gasoline. Make sure that the con- tainer you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other for- eign[...]

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). Push two time if temperature is 50 ° F (10 = C) to 15°F (-10 = C). Push four times if temperature is below 15° F (-10 ° C). 8. Push down on the starter button until the engi[...]

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. To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil starter and engine controls, pro- ceed as follows after each snow remov- al job. 1. With t[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECORDS Fill in dates as you Before Every Every Every complete regular Each 5 10 25 Each Belore service. Use Often Hours Hours Hours Season Storage Check Engine Oil Level _/ _/ _/ Change Engine Oil _/ _/ Tighten All Screws and _ _/ Nuts Check Spark Plug _/ _/ Lubricate All Pivot Points _/ 3'/ Lubricate Oisc Dr[...]

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 11.0 HP DISPLACEMENT 21.82 cu, in. GASOLINE 4 quads CAPACITY (unleaded) OIL CAPACITY 5W30 (20 oz capacity) ;PARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM (Gap .030 in.) or equivalent VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .010 In, Exhaust: .010 In. SNOW THROWER AS REQUIRED The following adjustment should be preformed more than once each sea- son. [...]

drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with grease or oil damage to the friction wheel will result. Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc drive plate or friction wheel, be sure to clean the plate and wheel thorough[y, NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and sprockets should be wiped with 5W30 motor oil to prevent rusting. 2. Auger [...]

[,._] :l_kVJ [e.] = r_1 _ I H A.!i]I[ll- v'jil_l_I i ,_hl= WARNING: Always discon- nect the spark plug wire and place it where It cannot make contact with spark plug to pre- vent accidental starting when mak- ing any adjustments or repairs. TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjustment skids, located on the out[...]

HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THECABLES The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be neces- sary. If the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment wilt be necessary. To check for correct adjustment,discon- nect the Z-fitting at the drive lever, move the drive lever to the full forward position, just contacting the plast[...]

Fraction Drive Belt Auger Drive Belt iuide Drive Idler Pulley Pulley Loosen this nut Figure 27 3. Loosen the nut on the Idler pulley and move the pulley toward the belt about 1/8", See Figure 27. 4, "lighten the nut. 5. Press the auger drive lever. Check the tension on the belt (opposite au- ger idler pulley). The belt should deflect abou[...]

8. Remove the old auger drive belt. Replace the auger drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center. 9. Install the new auger drive belt onto the auger drive pulley and onto the drive pulley. 10. Adjust the auger drive belt. See "How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt" in the Service And Adju[...]

HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Remove the screw. Remove the belt cover. See Figure 26. 3. Engage the auger drive lever. 4. Measure the distance between the belt guide and auger drive belt. The correct distance is 1/8 inch (3.175 mm). See Figure 31. Belt Guide Auger _'_°_ 1/8 Inch idler _ f (3.175 mm) Pulley [...]

How To Adjust The Friction Wheel 6. Remove the three fasteners that hold the friction wheel to the hub. See Figure 35. 1, Remove washer and cotter pin con- necting trunnion nut to speed rod. See Figure 34. /Speed Control Rod / Trunnion Figure 34 2. Twist trunnion nut up or down on shift rod to obtain the correct friction wheel position. 3. Put end [...]

is engaged with both bearing plates and that the washers and re- taining ring are installed inthe origi- nal position. See Figure 36. 12, Fasten the bearing plates using the four bolts removed earlier. 13. Make sure the hex shaft turns free- ly. t 4. Check the adjustment of the friction wheel. See "How To Adjust The Friction Wheel" in thi[...]

TO adjust: 1, Clean spark plug by carefully scraping the electrodes (Do not sand blast or use a wire brush). 2. Be sure spark plug is clean and free of foreign material. Check elec- trodes gap with a wire feeler gauge and reset gap to 0.030" if neces- sary. See Figure 38. To Replace: 1. If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper replace[...]

_ ARNING: Never store your snow thrower Indoors or In an enclosed, poorly venti- lated area. If gasoline remains in the tank, fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light from a fur- nace, water heater, clothes dryer, cigarette, etc. NOTE: To prevent engine damage (if snow thrower is not used for more than 30 days) follow the steps below. SN[...]

TROUBLE Difficult starting Engine runs erratic Engine stalls Engine runs erratic; Loss of power Excessive vibration , CAUSE Defective spark plug. Water or dirt in fual system. Blocked fuel line, empty gas tank, or stale gasoline CORRECTION Replace spark plug. I Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel. )rive belt loose or damag[...]