SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.
1
.
Remove choke control knob and safety key.
Loosen and remove the mounting screws from the snow hood.
Slowly remove the snow hood, making sure that the primer bulb
hose and ignition wire remain connected. See Figure 15.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
Mounting
Screws
2
3
.
.
4
.
5
.
.
Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are
pitted, burned or fouled with deposits.
Snow Hood
6
Check electrode gap with a feeler gauge and set gap to .030
(0.76mm)
if necessary. See Figure 16.
7
.
Reinstall spark plug and tighten securely.
8
.
Remount the snow hood to the engine with the mounting screws,
again making sure the primer bulb hose and ignition wire are
connected.
ChokeKnob Control
9
.
Connect the choke control knob to the choke shaft on the
carburetor. If the choke control knob is not installed correctly, the
choke will not operate.
0. Install the safety key.
Spark Plug
1
Figure 15
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2
3
Carburetor
Engines operated at about 3000 to 5000 feet (900 to 1500 meters)
above sea level may require a high altitude carburetor main jet. If
erratic performance is observed, contact a Sears Parts and Repair
Center for cost to install/purchase a high altitude carburetor main jet.
engine Speed
LUbr iCaTio n
1
Drive and ShiftingMechanism
War ning
Avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any way.
Tampering with the governor setting can cause the engine and
equipment to operate at unsafe speeds. NEVER tamper with factory
setting of engine governor. Running the engine faster than the speed
set at the factory is dangerous.
1.
2.
3.
.030 (.76 mm) Gap
Electrodes
Porcelain
Figure 16
At least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation, remove
rear cover. Lubricate all chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and
the shifting mechanism. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Refer to
Figure 17.
Hex Shaft
NOTE: Be careful not to get any oil on the aluminum drive plate or
rubber friction wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower’s drive
system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil.
Wheels
At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles
with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels.
Chute Directional Control
Once a season, lubricate the eye bolt bushing and the spiral with
3-in-1
oil.
Figure 17
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| Categories | Craftsman Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Craftsman 24788845 |
| Model Number | 247.88845 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English, Español |
| Product Name | Craftsman 45-Inch |
| Product Brand | Craftsman. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone: Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower |
| Product Type | Snowthrower |
| Swath | 45 inch |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 5W30, 4-Cycle Engine Oil (Quart) Recommended for Temperature: - Above 32°F: SAE 30W Straight Grade; - 0°F to 32°F: SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 Multi Grade; - Below O°F: SAE 0W-30 Synthetic |
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