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1450 Series Briggs and Power-Propelled 30" Two-Stage Model No. 917.881060 • EspaSol, p. 21 CAUTIO ." Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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IMPORTANT Safe Operation Practices for Walk=Behind Snow Throwers This snow thrower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury. WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- & Look for this symbol to point out im- posed rotating parts, which can cause portant safety precautions.
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6. When cleaning, repairing o rinspecting thesnowthrower, Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute stoptheengine andmakecertain thecollector/impel- Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge ler and all movingpartshavestopped.Disconnect chute is the most common cause of injury associated with thesparkplugwireandkeepthewireawayfromthe snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the dis- plug.
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CRAFTSMAN P ROFESSIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperated andmaintained a ccording t oallsupplied instructions, ifthissnow thrower f ailsdueto a defectin material or workmanship within twoyearsfromthedateor purchase, call1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange forfree repair. Thiswarranty a pplies foronlyoneyearfromthedateof purchase ifthissnow thrower i s everusedforcommercial or rental p urposes.
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RE-O ERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new snow thrower. Reading the entire manual will familiar= ize you with the unit, which will assist you in assembly, operation and maintenance of the product.
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RE-O ERATION INSTALL TRACTION DRIVE CONTROL ROD INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD (See Figs. 5 and 6) (See Figs. 3 and 4) The auger control rod has the short loop on the end of the spring as shown. The traction drive control rod has the long loop on the end of the spring as shown.
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BLY / RE..O ERATION iNSTALL CHUTE DEFLECTOR REMOTE CONTROL iNSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD (See Fig. 7) (See Figs. 8 and 9) Install remote cable bracket to discharge chute with NOTE: The multi-wrench provided in your parts bag may 5/16-18 carriage bolt and 5/16-18 Iocknut as shown, be used to install the chute rotator head, Tighten securely,...
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOWTHROWER. Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, These symbols may appear on your snow thrower or in literature supplied with the product.
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OPERATION GASOLINE ELECTRIC AUGER DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LEVER START BUTTON CONTROL LEVER DRIVE SPEED DEFLECTOR REMOTE RECOIL CONTROL LEVER CONTROL LEVER STARTER HANDLE TRACTION CHUTE DRIVE CHOKE DEFLECTOR CONTROL CONTROL LEVER LH TURN TRIGGER SAFETY IGNITION LIGHT CHUTE ON / OFF SWITCH KNOB CLEAN-OUT...
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OPERATION The operation of any snow thrower can result TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE (See Fig. 12) in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which WARNING: Snow throwers have ex- can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating posed rotating parts, which can cause your snow thrower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs.
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OPERATION TO THROW SNOW (See Fig, 13) TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 15) SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of The auger rotation is controlled by the auger control lever the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control located on the right side handle.
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO ADJUST SKiD PLATES (See Fig. 17) NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL (See Fig. 19) used to adjust the skid plates. The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing the factory, already filled with oil.
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back. Your snow thrower engine is equipped with both a 120 Volt A.C. electric starter and a recoil starter. The electric starter When the engine starts, releasethe recoil starter handle is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug and is and slowly move the choke control to the "OFF"...
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Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Snow Thrower Check/Replace V-Belts Lubrication Chart Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Inspect Muffler Check / Replace Spark Plug Empty Fuel Tank GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items (_ SAE 5W=30 Motor Oil that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
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V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 Determine temperature range anticipated before next oil hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from •...
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS Disengage all controls and move throttle control to WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. performing any service or adjustments: Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug 1. Be sure the on/off switch is in the wire from spark plug.
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 22) IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the pulleys. belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced.
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TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 23) NOTE: To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts • Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle. dealer, Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion, IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the axle hole closest to the end of the shaft - do not use the ENGINE...
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TROU OOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service centre/department. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Does not start Fuel shut-off valve (if so Turn fuel shut-off valve to OPEN position. equipped) in OFF position. Safety ignition key insert safety ignition key. is not inserted.
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IMPORTANTE Procedimientos de Funcionamiento Seguro Para IVl_quinas Quitanieves Esta m&quina puede amputar manos y pies y lanzar objetos. El no observar las siguientes instrucciones de seguridad puede dar lugar a heridas graves. Forrnaci6n Busque este simbolo Antes de hacer funcionar esta unidad hay que leer, com- prender y seguir todas las instrucciones en al m&quina tidad de jmportancia.
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(g) Reponer el tap6n de carburante firmemente y se- 10. No dirigir nunca la eyecci6n hacia personas o &teas car el carburante derramado. donde se pueden producir dafios. No permitir que los nifios se acerquen. (h) Si el carburante se derrama sobre vestidos, cam- biarlos inmediatamente.
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Para su conveniencia, el servicio de garantia a domicilio aQn estara disponible luego del primer afio a partir de la fecha de compra, pero se aplicaran gastos de traslado. Si usted transporta el quitanieves a un lugar de entrega autorizado de Craftsman, estos gastos se cancelar&n. Para Iocalizar el lugar autorizado m&s cercano, comuniquese al 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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PARTES EMPACADAS POR SEPARADO EL LA CAJA DE CARTON (1) MULTI=LLAVE (1) CABLE DE ALIMENTACI()N (1) PAQUETE DE (2) LLAVES DE IGNICI6N ESTABILIZADOR DE SEGURIDAD DEL COMBUSIBLE (1) BIELA DE MANDO DE TALADRO (1) BIELA DE MANDO DE TRACCI()N_ (1) CONDUCTO LA DESCARGA PERNOS Y TURCAS...
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MONTAJE / RE-O ERACI Leer eetae inetruccionee y eete manual completamente antes de empezar a montar o hacer funcionar eu nuevo quitanievee. BIELA DE La lectura del manual le familiarizara con la unidad, Io cual MANDO le aeietira en el montaje, la operaci6n y el mantenimiento VELOCIDAD...
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MONTAJE / RE-O ERACION MONTAJE DE LA BIELA MONTAR LA BIELA DE MANDO DE LA TRACCI6N (Vet Figs. 3 y 4) DE MANDO DE LA BARRENA (Vet Figs. 5 y 6) La biela de mando de la tracci6n tiene un gancho largo en el La biela del mando...
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MONTAJE / RE-O ERACI MONTAR ELCONDUCTO DE EYECClON/CABEZA MONTAR EL MANDO A DISTANCIA DEL DEFLEC- GIRATORIA DEL CONDUCTO (Ver Fig. 7) TOR DEL CONDUCTO (Vet Figs. 8 y 9) NOTA: la Ilave de apriete proporcionada en su bolsa de partes se 1.
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O ERACI FAMILIARiCESE CON SU Mi_QUINA QUITANIEVES LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEi_O Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU M,&,QUINA QUITANIEVES. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia...
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OPERACI MANGO DE PALANCA DE CONTROL DEL CONDUCTO DE EYECCION DEPOSITO RETROCESO PALANCA PALANCA DE GASOLINA CONTROL DE LA PALANCA DE CONTROL SlLEN- MANGO DE CONTROL VELOCIDAD DEFLECTOR A DNSTANCJA CJADOR RETROCESO DE LA GUiA PALANCA DE BARRENA CON- IRANQUE .CONTROL TROL DE LA...
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O ERACION CONTROLAR LA EYECCION DE LA NIEVE La operaci6n de cualquier mb_quina quitanieves puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro (Vet Fig. 12) de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en estos. Siempre anteojos de seguridad ADVERTENCIA: Las maquinas quitanieves o protecci6n...
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O ERACI MOVERSE ADELANTE Y ATR,_,S (Vet Fig. 15) LANZAR LA NIEVE (Vet Fig. 13) La rotaci6n de la barrena se controla con la palanca de mando El movimiento AUTO-PROPULSADO, hacia adelante y marcha de la barrena posicionada en la empu_adura derecha.
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O ERACION REGULAR LAS PLACAS DE DESLIZAMIENTO BASTIDOR (Vet Fig. 17) BARRENAS NOTA: la Ilave de apriete proporcionada en su bolsa de partes puede utilizarse para regular las placas de deslizamiento. POSICI6N Las placas de deslizamiente estAn posicionadas a cada lado ALMACENAJE CORTADOREDE...
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ERACI PUESTA EN MARCHA DEL MOTOR 5. Tirarlaempur_aduradelarrancadorderetrocesorApidamente. No soltar de golpe la cuerda del arrancador. El motor de su mAquina quitanieves estA equipado tanto con un arrancador electrico de 120 Voltios A.C. como con un arrancador Cuando el motor arranca, soltar la empu_adura del arranca- dor de retroceso...
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lENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar / Inspeccionar el mAquina quitanieves Cambiar / Revisar las Correas Lubricaci6n r Revisar el nivel del Aceite Cambiar el Aceite del motor Inspeccionar el Silenciador Cambiar / Revisar la Buj{a Vaciar el Dep6sito del Combustible mmmmm TABLA DE LUBRICACION...
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MAQUINA QUITANIEVES PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR Determinar la temperatura anticipada antes de cambiar el aceite. Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando haga el man- Todo el aceite ha de cumplir con la clasificaci6n SG-SL de man- tenimiento. tenimiento API.
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SERVICIO Y ADJUSTES la palanca del mando de la barrena, controlar si los tornillos ADVERTENCIA: Para evJtar lesJ6nes serJas, an= caperuza se han cortado. Para sustituir los tornillos de caperuza tee de dar calquier servico o de hater ajustes: / pernos de seguridad: Desconectar todos...
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SERVICIO Y ADJUSTES CONSEJO: Insertar un perforador de trinquete de 3/8" (en la SUSTITUIR LAS CORREAS (Vea Fig. 22) posici6n "ON") en el orificio cuadrado del brazo del tensor y hacer Las correas de la barrena y de la tracci6n no se pueden regular•...
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NOTA: Para arreglar pinchazos a los neumAticos y prevenir DESMONTAR LAS RUEDAS (Vet Fig. 23) neumaticos desinflados a causa de p@didas lentas, se puede Desmontar el perno de lingQete y desmontar la rueda del eje. comprar al representante de partes de recambio local un com- IMPORTANTE:...
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CACION Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est_ dirigido a un Centro de Piezas y Reparaci6n Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCi(3N No arranca 1. V&lvula del combustible est& OFR Gire a la v&lvula del combustible a la posici6n ON. La Ilave de encendido de Poner la Ilave de encendido de seguridad.
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER == MODEL NUMBER 9t 7,881060 AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY /÷_ 6 _/ 38 /...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.88t AUGER HOUSING / IMPELLER ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON Auger Assembly, LH 191079 Pulley, Impeller 405972X479 O-Ring 188909 Bearing Assembly, Flange 174699 Bushing, Flange 3/4 155377 Nut, Hex Flange 5/16-18 174700 Washer, Thrust 3/4 180355...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER == MODEL NUMBER 9t 7,88t CONTROL PANEL / DISCHARGE CHUTE PART DESCRIPTION 414280 Knob, Lever 17501010 Screw #10-24 x 5/8 198475 Control Assembly, Deflector 73800600 Nut, Lock 3/8-16 19131316 Washer, Flat 3/8 404974 Control Assembly, Chute Rotater 405784X479 Support, Pivot 150078...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER == MODEL NUMBER 9t 7,881060 HANDLES _-19...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER == MODEL NUMBER 9t 7,881060 HANDLES PART DESCRIPTION 405783X479 Lever, Auger Control, RH 405999X479 Lever, Traction Drive Control, LH 178888 Bushing, Flange 169675 Retainer, Hairpin 17060408 Screw, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 178652 Rod, Interlock 196333X008 Arm, Impeller Rod 196334X008 Arm, Traction Rod...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7,881060...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER == MODEL NUMBER 9t 7,881060 DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 401619 Chain, Drive 751153 Nut, Lock 5/16-18 402882 Clip, Retainer 17490508 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1/2 408981 Bearing, Flange 12000007 E-Ring, Retainer 402855 Sprocket & Shaft Assembly 402568 Rod, Clutch 402187...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7,881060 CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS 18 2O _"_ 33S-_, 52 ,/ 07Chassis chain cord...
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER == MODEL NUMBER 9t 7,88t CHASSIS / ENGINE / PULLEYS PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 414557 155452 Spring, Traction idler Guide, Belt 180522 192213 Pulley, Idler (2-1/4) Belt Cover Assembly Engine, B&S, Model Number (includes Toolbox Cover) 178830 20M314-0927-E1 (See Breakdown)
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REPAIR PARTS SNOW THROWER - - MODEL NUMBER 9t 7,88t060 WHEELS / DECALS 16_#_ 34 '-%. _ _...
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