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User Manual Craftsman 536.886260

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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; BACK COVER; WARRANTY STATEMENT; LIMtTED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER; SAFETY RULES

TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY STATEMENT..... 2 STORAGE .............................. 28 SAFETY RULES...................... 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART .. 29 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS.... 4 REPAIR PARTS ..................... 30 ASSEMBLY............................. 6 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ...... 46 OPERATION .....

Page 4 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; Control And Operating Symbols; O I hi H N

13. Never operate the snow thrower near en closures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the like without proper ad justment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away. 14. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. 15. Never operate th...

Page 5 - i f A f i; Safety Warning Symbols

-O' f 5 'w i f A f i X / X ¥ ¥ ¥ Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage Push To Engage Electric Starter e Discharge DOWN i Fuel Oil S o Weight Transfer Lift Handle To Engage Weight Transfer Depress Pedal To Disengage Transmission Safety Warning Symbols l 4 Thrown Objects. K...

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY 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 r- □ 1-Split Lockwasher 1-Flatwasher11/32ln. 1-Wut. 5/16-18 3- 5...

Page 7 - Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size); TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size) 2- Ignition Keys (Attached to engine in plastic bag) A WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields ** wliile assembling snow thrower. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1 - Knife to cut carton 1 - 1 / 2 inch wrenches (or adjustable wre...

Page 8 - TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE AND

ASSEMBLY 2. Remove and discard the packing material from around the snow thrower. 3. Cut down all four corners of the car ton and lay the panels flat. 4. Roil snow thrower off the carton by pulling on the lower handle. CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables. 5. Remove the packing material from handle as...

Page 9 - TO INSTALL SHIFTER KNOB

ASSEMBLY 8 . 9. 7. Install the 3/8” flatwasher and the 3/8” nylon locknut loosely on the eye bolt. Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis pin and universal joint pin from yoke end of crank rod assembly. See Figure 6. Place universal joint into end of worm gear lining up large holes. In sert universal ...

Page 10 - SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY 1. Turn crank assembly counterclock wise until it stop. 2. Position snow chute on inside of snow chute flange and align the three holes in the snow chute with holes on snow chute flange. (See Figure 9) 3. Place three 5/16-18 carriage bolts from inside of chute as shown ...

Page 11 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

OPERATION 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 yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ElectricStartButton Tr...

Page 13 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

OPERATION Klick Pin Ol! Fill Cap/Dipstick Single Wheel Drive Unlocked Position Figure 13 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 ...

Page 14 - TO STOP ENGINE

OPERATION 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...

Page 15 - WARM START

OPERATION 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) to15°F(-10° C). Push four times if temperature is below 15° F(-10° C). 8. Pus...

Page 16 - SNOW THROWING TIPS

OPERATION 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, p...

Page 17 - MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES S E R V IC E R E C O R D S F ill in d a t e s a s y o u c o m p le t e r e g u la r s e r v ic e . B e f o r e E a c h U s e O f t e n E v e r y 5 H o u r s E v e r y 1 0 H o u r s E v e r y 2 5 H o u r s E a c h S e a s o n B e f o r e S t o r a g e S E R V IC ...

Page 18 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 9 HP DISPLACEMENT 19.34 cu. in. GASOLINECAPACITY 4 quarts (unleaded) OIL CAPACITY (20 oz capacity) 5W30 SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM (Gap .030 in.) or equivalent VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: .010 In. Exhaust; .010 In. SNOW THROWER AS REQUIRED The following ad...

Page 19 - ENGINE

MAINTENANCE 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 thoroughly. NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and sprockets sh...

Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT; TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT A 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...

Page 21 - HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be necessary. If the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment will be necessary. To check for correct adjustment,discon nect the Z-fitting at the drive lever, mov...

Page 22 - TO REPLACE BELTS

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 3- Loosen the nut on the idler pulley and move the pulley toward the belt about 1/8”. See Figure 23. 4. Tighten the nut. 5. Press the auger drive lever. Check th^ tension on the belt (opposite au ger idler pulley). The belt should deflect about 1/2” with moderate pressure (Se...

Page 24 - HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDE 1 . 2 . 3. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire. Remove the screw. Remove the belt cover. See Figure 22. Engage the auger drive lever. Measure the distance between the belt guide and auger drive belt. The correct distance is 1/8 inch (3.175 mm). See Figur...

Page 28 - STORAGE; SNOW THROWER

STORAGE A WARNING: 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...

Page 29 - TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace spark plug. Water or dirt in fuel system. Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with fresh fuel. Engine runs erratic Blocked fuel line, empty gas tank, or stale gasoline Clean fuel line; check fuel sup...

Page 30 - FRAME ASSEMBLY; Description

CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 FRAME ASSEMBLY NOTE ENGINE MOUNTS TO FRONT HOLES ON THE FRAME R E F . AUGER FRAME 344685 REF. PULLEY Key No. Description Part No. 10 Model 143.019003 ENGINE 12 SCREW, 5/16-18 710024 13 WASHER, SPTLK .31X.58X.08 71060 41 GUIDE, ROD BELT 3949 42 PLASTIC WASHER...

Page 31 - ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY

CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY REF. ENGINE 319051 Key No. Description 6 MOTOR, STARTER Part No. 6218 SCREW SCREW CORD, STARTER 6216 6217 6219 F-001088J 31

Page 34 - DRIVE COMPONENTS

CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 DRIVE COMPONENTS 192 190 191 ,— 256 •^277 230 F-001088J 34 313995

Page 36 - AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY

CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 339972 F-001088J 36

Page 38 - DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY

CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY 337160 F-001088J 38

Page 40 - HANDLE ASSEMBLY

CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 339622 F-001088J 40

Page 42 - WHEEL ASSEMBLY

CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 WHEEL ASSEMBLY 679 BEF. LEFT WHEEL 676 655 REF. RIGHT WHEEL Key No. Description Part No. 650 SHAFT, AXLE 580883 652 SPRKT&HUB 583012 653 SCREW, 1/4-20X2.25 73839 654 NUT, 1/4-20 HEX NYLOCK 780029 655 BRNG, FL 581730 656 CHAIN. ROLLER 579867 LINK, CHAIN M...

Page 54 - REPAIR SERVICES

ror me repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7am-7pm, 7days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio -1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Cali 24 hours a day, 7days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247)...