9 Horsepower 26 Inch Dual Stage 120V. Electric Start SNOW THROWER MODEL NO. 536.886260 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product, SEARS, F-001088J ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
WARRANTY STATEMENT ...... SAFETY RULES ............... INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .... ASSEMBLY ................... OPERATION .................. MAINTENANCE ............... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .. LIMITED TWO-YEAR 2 2 4 6 11 17 2O WARRANTY STORAGE .................... 28 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART .. 29 REPAIR PARTS ............... 30 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ....... 46 SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL) .......... 55 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..
TRAINING 1. g. 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 equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. 3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. 4. OPERATION 2. 3. 4. 2.
13. Never operate the snow thrower near enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, and the like without proper adjustment of the snow discharge angle. Keep children and pets away. MAINTENANCE 14. Do not ovedoad the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. 2. 15. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing up. 16. Never direct discharge at bystanders allow anyone in front of the unit. or 3. 17.
Drive Clutch rd Rev_erse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage I÷61 / Push To Engage Electric Starter Discharge DOWN Oil Fuel Discharge UP Discharge Fuel Oil Mixture LEFT Discharge RIGHT 0 Weight Transfer Lift Handle To Engage Weight Transfer Depress Pedal To Disengage Transmission Ignition Key Insert To Run, Pull Out To Stop. SafetyWarningSymbols DANGER Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders Away. DANGER Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders Away.
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, 5/16-18 @ x 2 in 1-Split Lockwasher 1-Flatwasher 11/321n.
Parts packed separately in carton (not shown full size) 1- Crank Assembly 2- Ignition Keys (Attached to engine in plastic hag) 1-Snow Chute Assembly ml II I I Figure 2 shows the snow thrower completely assembled. References to the right or left hand side of the snow thrower are from the viewpoint of the operator's position behind the unit. ,_ WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields wmle assembling snow thrower.
2. Remove and discard the packing material from around the snow thrower. 3. Cut down all four corners of the carton and lay the panels flat. 4. Roll snow thrower off the carton by pulling on the lower handle. CAUTION: DO NOT back over cables. 5. Remove the packing material from handle assembly. 6. Cut ties securing the clutch control cables to the lower handle and lay cable back away from the motor frame.
7. Install the 3/8" flatwasher and the 3/8" nylon Iocknut loosely on the eye bolt. 8. Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis pin and universal joint pin from yoke end of crank rod assembly. See Figure 6. 9. Place universal joint into end of worm gear lining up large holes. Insert universal joint pin (ensure opening in pin is in line with small openings in universal joint). 10. Place yoke end of crank rod around universal joint, lining up openings. Insert clevis pin through assembly and secure with cotter pin.
SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY 6. Turn crank assembly clockwise and make sure all carriage bolts are tight. 1. Turn crank assembly counterclockwise 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 in Figure 9. (hardware is found in parts bag). 4. Place three 5/16-18 flatwashers and three 5/16-18 nuts on outside of flange. 5.
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.
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe 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. the speed you desire by moving the speed shifter lever left into the appropriate notches on the shift lever plate: Speeds 1,2- Wet, Heavy Speed 3 - Light Speed 4 - Very Light Speed 5,6 - Transport only 2.
Oil Fill C_q,o/Dipstick Klick Pin Unlocked Position Single Wheel Drive NOTE: Oil level must beAdd between full and mark Figure 13 Figure 14 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 4. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level. NOTE: For extreme cold operating conditions of 0°F and below, use a partial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier starting.
Never use engine or carburetor ing the engine, be certain that you have read the following information. cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. equipped three-wire ARNING: with Thea stader is power cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current.It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of electrical shock which may be injurious to operator. Follow all instructions carefully as set forth in the "To Start Engine" section.
Push the primer button while covering the vent hole as follows: Remove finger from primer button between primes. . Do not prime if temperature 50 ° F (10 ° C). above 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 engine starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time. This electric starter is thermally protected.
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 directions for cold start. Disconnect spark plug wire. Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge chute. Use a pry bar. SNOW THROWING 1. For maximum snow thrower efficiency in removing snow, adjust ground speed, NEVER the throttle. Go slower in deep, freezing or wet snow. If the wheels slips, reduce forward speed.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICERECORDS Fill in dates as you completeregular service. Before Each Use Often Every 5 Hours Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Each Before Season Storage SERVICE DATES ,j Check Engine Oil Level ! Change Engine Oil ]]ghten Nuts All Screws and _ .
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 6. HORSEPOWER 9 HP DISPLACEMENT 19.34 cu. in. GASOLINE CAPACITY 4 quarts (unleaded) OIL CAPACITY 5W30 20 oz capacity) ;PARK PLUG: VALVE CLEARANCE: prevent rubber friction wheel contacting the drive disc plate. To grease zerk, use a hand grease gun, lubricate with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease. Fill zerk only until grease becomes visible below bearing assembly located under grease zerk. DO NOT over fill. Champion RJ19LM (Gap .030 in.) or equivalent Intake: .010 In. Exhaust: .
TO CHANGE 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 should be wiped with 5W30 motor oil to prevent rusting. 2. Auger Gear Box - The auger gear ENGINE OIL 1. Position the snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest point on the engine.
raise the adjustable skids. Tighten the mounting nuts. See Figure 19. NOTE: For rocky or uneven surfaces, raise the front of the snow thrower by moving the skids down. nect the spark plug disconwire and WARNING: Always place it where it cannot make contact with spark plug to prevent accidental starting when making any adjustments or repairs. ,_ maintain groundto WARNING:proper Be certain clearance for your particular area to be cleared.
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES Spr,n°! 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,disconnect the Z-fitting at the drive lever, move the drive lever to the full forward Figure 21 5. Pull the cable back through the spring and connect the cable. Do the same for the other drive lever cable, if needed.
raction Drive Belt TO REPLACE Auger Drive Belt The drive belts on this snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced with original equipment belts available from your nearest Craftsman Store. A distributor's list is supplied in the parts manual. You will need the assistance of a second person while replacing the belts. Guide Drive Pulley Idler Pulley Loosen this nut How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt If the auger drive belt is damaged, the snow thrower will not discharge snow.
Remove the old auger drive belt. Replace the auger drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center. . 9. 4. Pull the traction drive idler pulley away from the traction drive belt. See Figure 26. Traction Drive Belt Auger Drive install the new auger drive belt onto the auger drive pulley and onto the drive pulley, Traction Drive Pulley Belt Guide 10. Adjust the auger drive belt.
HOW TO ADJUST 1. Disconnect 2. spark plug wire. Remove the screw. Remove the belt cover. See Figure 22. 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 27. _ Auger Idler _ /_ 2. 3. WARNING: Drain the gasoline outdoors, away from fire or flame. Disconnect Remove the spark plug wire. the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. See Figure 28. Loosen the bolts on each side of .
position for the friction wheel. See Figure 30. Hub Bolt Hex Shaft 7. Leverl _Spring _ _,@ / -" J Figure 30 2. Install the bottom Figure 28. panel. See 3. Tighte_ the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. 4. Install the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. Figure 31 Remove the four bolts that hold the bearing plates on each side of the hex shaft. See Figure 32. NOTE: Take special note of the position of the washers and retaining ring on the hex shaft and the sprocket assembly.
12. Fasten the bearing plates using the four bolts removed earlier. 13. Make sure the hex shaft turns freely. / _ar 14. Check the adjustment of the friction wheel. See "How To Adjust The Friction Wheel" in this section. TO ADJUST panel. See THE AUGER The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special shear bolts. These shear bolts are designed to break and protect the machine if an object becomes lodged in the auger housing.
2. Be sure spark plug is clean and . free of foreign material. Check electrodes gap with a wire feeler gauge and reset gap to 0.030" if necessary. See Figure 34. 5. To Replace: 1. If you need a new spark plug, use only the proper replacement spark plug. Firmly tighten the spark plug in the engine. If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds. Feeler Gauge 0.030" 2. Set the gap to 0.030 inches. .
To remove gasoline, run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops. . snow thrower indoors in _b ARNING: Never store or your an enclosed, poorly ventilated area. If gasoline remains in the tank, fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light from a furnace, 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.
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 supply; add fresh gasoline Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to RUN )osition. Engine runs erratic; Loss of power Water or dirt in fuel system.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER FRAME ASSEMBLY 536.886260 ENGINE MOUNTS TO FRONT HOLES ON THE FRAME 1213- 45 53 54 59 60 69 344685 Key No. Description 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 WASH ER 6711 43 WASHER, SPTLK .31X.58X.08 71060 44 SCREW, 5/16-24X 910828 45 SPACER 762291 53 PULLEY, HALF 579854 54 WASHER, FLAT .752X.91X.02 579861 57 BELT, V 3L 33.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY 319051 Key No. F-001088.J Description Part No.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 FRAME ASSEMBLY 108 111 109 -140 91 90 88 148 88 91 1 199 ........... Key No. F-001088J Part No. Description 8O FRAME ASSY 761703-848 88 SCREW, 5/16-18X 9O COVER, BOTTOM 91 SCREW, 1/4-20X 103 IDLER ASSEMBLY 762295 105 PIN, HAIR .38DIAX1.64LG 711682 106 PIN, KLIK 3/16" DIA 761761 108 ASSY., SPRING ATFACH 761766 109 BEARING, 53703 110 BOLT, 3/8-16Xl 111 WASHER, 140 LEVER, IDLER ARM TRACTION 761701 141 BOLT, .625X.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY -341 3O5 3O6 327 3O4 310 303 320 312 311 313996 Key No. Description Part No. 300 CASE, GEAR, RH 301 CASE, GEAR, LH 10576 303 304 SCREW,1/4-20X.75 NUT, I/4-20 710025 302635 305 306 NUT, 1/4-20 HEXKEPS SCREW, 3/8-16X.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER DRIVE COMPONENTS 192 190 19! 536.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 DRIVE COMPONENTS Key No. Part No.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY KEY# 500 IS A WELDMENT AND INCLUDES TWO SIDE PANELS 500 REF.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY Key No. Description Part No. 48O PULLEY, 4L 6.12X .67 762146 481 SCREW, 5/16-18X.63 577400 482 KEY, SQUARE 71371 465 SPACER, SLEEVE .676X1.00X.53 334514 490 RETAINER, BALL BRNG 582960 491 BEARING, 43846 493 SCREW, 5/16-18X 499 NUT, 5/16-18 50O HOUSING, _02 FASTENER, 510 BLADE, SCRAPER 511 BOLT, 1/4-20X.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY 593 582- 597 594 596 595 REF.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY Key No. Description 582 BOLT, 5/16-18 583 WASHER, 584 NUT, 5/16-18 71038 588 WASHER, PLASTIC 6711 592 WASHER, PLASTIC 12021 593 WASHER, 6711 594 FLATWASH ER .349X.69X.066 71071 595 WASHER, SPUTLOCK 71060 596 FLATWASHER 71071 _597 X.75 Part No. 340720 PLASTIC 12021 PLASTIC .349X.69X.066 KNOB, T 2/BLADE W/NUT 57171 598 NUT, 5/16-18 71037 599 CARR. BOLT, 5/1 6-18X1.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER HANDLE Key No. 536.886260 ASSEMBLY Description Part No. 720 HANDLE, UPPER 9552-853 724 SCREW, 5/16-18X2.75 11234 725 WASHER, FLAT .349X.69X.066 71071 726 WASHER, SPTLK .31X.58X.08 71060 727 NUT, 5/16-18 71037 728 STOP, RED PLASTIC 11261 73O SET OF CLUTCH HANDLE LH & RH 334195 731 SET OF CLUTCH HANDLE LH & RH 334195 733 PIN, CLUTCH HANDLE 4140 734 NUT, PUSH ON CAP 3535 739 BUMPER, RECTANGLE 4049 740 CABLE, CLUTCH 28.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 WHEEL ASSEMBLY 678 673 673 """ ..... 318542 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 MASTER 760504 671 FLATVVASHER 712120 673 BUSHING, WHEEL 585591 675 TIRE & RIM 318504 676 SCREW, 1/4-20X1.75 677 NUT, 1/4-20 HEX NYLOCK 780029 678 RING, RET 239 679 PIN, KLIK .25 X 1.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 SHIFT YOKE ASSEMBLY 790 -- 791 801 792 81 812 319053 Key No, F-001088J Description Part No. 790 ROD, SHIFT 581631-853 791 SCREW, 1/4-20X.75 302628 792 NUT, 1/4--20 REGHEXCTRLK 73826 795 NUT, 1/2-13 HEXJAM 318486 796 KNOB, SHIFT 304438 8OO LEVER, SPRING SHIFT 760564 801 SCREW, 302628 8O2 NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK 73826 811 BEARING, FLANGED 579944 812 ROD, ASSY. YOKE 581795 813 NUT, 3/8-16 HEXCTRLK 1/4--20X.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER CHUTE CONTROL 536.886260 ROD ASSEMBLY 856 855 854 862 855 85O 860 863 867 863 864 873 i '_ 866 874 334215 Key No. F-001088J Description Part No. 850 CRANK, ASSY CHUTE 585426 854 HANDLE, CHUTE CRANK 307399 855 FLATWASHER 309312 856 E RING 578159 860 EYE BOLT 3/8-16X6.00 581618 861 GROMMET, 148 862 BOOT 863 NUT, 3/8-16 HEXJAM 71045 864 FLATWASHER 71072 865 ADAPTER, 866 FLATWASHER 867 NUT, 3/8-16 HEXNYL .39X.70X.
CRAFTSMAN 26" 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 DECALS VIEW FROM AU( HOUSING REAR 824 -830 828 831 I [] VIEW FROM AUGER FRAME REAR 344409 Key No. 821 823 824 827 828 MODEL PLATE DECAL DANGER CHUTE HAND DECAL DANGER & FOOT DECAL 9/26 CRAFTSMAN DECAL DANGER STRIPE Part No.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003 18 \ 7 ¸ 87 70 69 224, 282 25 26 370C 219 , 328 F-OO1088J .
CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL PART NO. 0 KEY NUMBER 143.019003 PART DESCRIPTION NO. RPM High 3550 to 3850 65 650128 NO. Screw, 10-24 x 1/2" DESCRIPTION 0 RPM Low 2000 69 35262A Cylinder Cover Gasket 1 2 35385 27652 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) Dowel Pin 70 35376 Cylinder Cover (Incl.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE 12 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003 13 6/{_EI_6 t, F-O01088J KEY NO. PART NO. o 590749 Rewind Starter 1 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 2 590600 Washer 3 590679 Retainer 4 590601 Washer 5 590678 Brake Spring 6 590680 Starter Dog 7 590412 Dog Spring 8 590682 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 11 590750 Starter Housing Assembly 12 590535 Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER _'37 I "'" - 25 J 40"-_J F--O01088J 50 143.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE KEY NO. F-001088J ENGINE MODEL PART NO. NUMBER 143.019003 DESCRIPTION 640052 Carburetor (Inc1.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE 16 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 26 31J_' I I \ 5A 1 2 F-OO1088J 52 10 143.
CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. F-001088J 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 0 33329D Electric Starter (110 Volt) 1 33451 Dust Cover 2 33842 Retainer Ring 3 33430 Spring Retainer 4 33431 Anti--drift Spring 5A 37050 Gear & Nut (Incl. 2) 6 35449 Drive End Cap Ass'y. (Incl. 7) 7 35450 "O" Ring 8 35915 Armature 9 35451A Housing Ass'y. 10 35452A Brush Card Ass'y.
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