CRAFTSMAN 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, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 REPAIR PARTS ...... 46 11 SPANISH (ESPAÑOL)............ 55 17 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..
TRAINING 1. 2. 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. Never allow children to operate the equip ment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation dear of all per sons, particularly small children and pets. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse.
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. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 14. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. 2. 15. Never operate the machine at high trans port ^eeds on slippery surfaces. Look be hind and use care when backing up. 16. Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in front of the unit.
-O' f 5 'w /ifAfi X ¥ X ¥ ¥ Drive Clutch Forward Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage i Fuel Push To Engage Electric Starter e Fuel Oil Mixture S Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT Discharge DOWN Weight Transfer Lift Handle To Engage Oil o Transmission Weight Transfer Depress Pedal To Disengage Ignition Key Insert To Run, Pull Out To Stop. Safety Warning Symbols l 4 Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders Away. IMPORTANT Read Owner’s Manual Before Operating This Machine.
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 1-Split Lockwasher 1-Flatwasher 11/32ln. r- □ 1-Wut.
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.
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. CAU TION: DO NOT back over cables. 5. Remove the packing material from handle assembly. NOTE: If the cables have become dis connected form the clutch levers, rein stall the cables as shown in Figure 4. NOTE: Position cable through slots on shifter plate. Clutch Lever 6.
ASSEMBLY 7. Install the 3/8” flatwasher and the 3/8” nylon locknut 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. In sert 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.
ASSEMBLY SNOW CHUTE ASSEMBLY 6. Turn crank assembly clockwise and make sure all carriage bolts are tight. 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 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.
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. Traction Drive Lever {left hand) Electric Start Button Remote Chute Control --Crank Assembly Chute Deflector Choke Control 1 Throttle Control Recoil ..
OPERATION 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.
OPERATION Ol! Fill Cap/Dipstick Klick Pin Unlocked Position Single Wheel Drive NOTE: Oil level must be between full and Add mark Figure 14 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. 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 par tial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier starting.
OPERATION ing the engine, be certain that you have read the following information. 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 particles.
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. 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 pro tected.
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, pro ceed as follows after each snow remov al job. 1. With the engine running, pull the starter rope hard with a continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE RECO RDS Fill in dates as you com plete regular Before Each service.
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 9 HP DISPLACEMENT 19.34 cu. in. GASOLINE CAPACITY 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. prevent rubber friction wheel con tacting the drive disc plate. 6. To grease zerk, use a hand grease gun, lubricate with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease.
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 should be wiped with 5W30 motor oil to prevent rusting. 2. Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require additional lubrica tion.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 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. 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. A WARNING: Be certain to maintain proper ground clearance for your particuiar area to be cleared.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CABLES The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be neces sary. 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, move the drive lever to the full forward position, just contacting the plastic bumper.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE BELTS 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 sec ond person while replacing the belts. How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt If the auger drive belt is damaged, the snow thrower will not discharge snow. Replace the damaged belt as follows.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 4. Pull the traction drive idler pulley away from the traction drive belt. See Figure 26. 8. Remove the old auger drive belt. Replace the auger drive belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service center. Traction Drive Belt Auger Drive Belt 9. 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDE 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. A Remove the screw. Remove the belt cover. See Figure 22. 2. 3. 3. Engage the auger drive lever. 4. 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. 5. WARNING: Drain the gasoline outdoors, away from fire or flame. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Remove the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. See Figure 28.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT position for the friction wheel. See Figure 30. Figure 31 7. 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 retain ing ring on the hex shaft and the sprocket assembly. 2. Install the bottom panel. See Figure 28. /m Friction Wheel "“ 3. Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel. Shaft 4. Install the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 12. Fasten the bearing plates using the four bolts removed earlier. 13. Make sure the hex shaft turns free ly14. Check the adjustment of the friction wheel. See “How To Adjust The Friction Wheel” in this section. 15. Make sure the friction wheel and the disc drive plate are free from grease or oil. TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR 16. Install the bottom panel. See Figure 28. If you think your carburetor needs ad justing, see your nearest Craftsman Store.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 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 34. To Replace; 4. Firmly tighten the spark plug in the engine. 5. If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds. Feeler Gauge 1. If you need a new spark plug, use only fhe proper replacement spark plug. 2. Set the gap to 0.030 inches. 3.
STORAGE 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 1. To remove gasoline, run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops. A 2. If you do not remove the gasoline, use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi lizer No. 3550.
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 supply; add fresh gasoline Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to RUN position. Engine runs erratic; Loss of power Water or dirt in fuel system.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 FRAME ASSEMBLY NOTE ENGINE MOUNTS TO FRONT HOLES ON THE FRAME REF. AUGER FRAME 344685 Key No. 10 Description 12 13 Model 143.019003 SCREW, 5/16-18 710024 WASHER, SPTLK .31X.58X.08 71060 41 GUIDE, ROD BELT 3949 42 PLASTIC WASHER 6711 43 44 71060 45 WASHER, SPTLK .31X.58X.08 SCREW, 5/16-24X 1.00 SPACER 762291 53 PULLEY, HALF 579854 54 WASHER, FLAT .752X.91X.02 579861 57 BELT, V3L 33.13LG 579932 58 59 FLATWASHER .765X1.12X.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 ELECTRIC START ASSEMBLY REF. ENGINE 319051 Key No. Description 6218 6 MOTOR, STARTER F-001088J Part No.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 FRAME ASSEMBLY 88 91 344688 Description Key No. 80 Part No. FRAME ASSY SCREW. 5/16-18X .50 761703-848 780055 COVER, BOTTOM SCREW, 1/4-20X .63 583031-853 310169 IDLER ASSEMBLY PIN, HAIR.38DIAX1.64LG 762295 711682 108 PIN, KLIK3/16” DIA ASSY, SPRING ATTACH 761761 761766 109 BEARING, FL. 53703 110 BOLT, 3/8-16X1.25 CARR. 585781 111 WASHER, FLAT 711617 88 90 91 103 105 106 140 LEVER, IDLER ARM TRACTION 761701 141 BOLT, .625X.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY Key No, 300 301 303 304 305 306 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 340 341 Description CASE. GEAR, RH CASE, GEAR, LH SCREW,1/4-20X.75 NUT, 1/4-20 NUT, 1/4-20 HEXKEPS SCREW. 3/8-16X.50 SEAL, OIL BEARING, FL WASHER, FLAT SHAFT, AUGER OUTPUT GASKET GEAR BOX WORM GEAR KEY, WOODRUFF #61 BRNG, FL SHAFT, AUGER INPUT COLLAR, THRUST PIN, SPRING WASHER, FLAT BRNG, ROLL BRNG, FL SEAL, OIL IMPELLER PIN.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 DRIVE COMPONENTS Key No. Part No. 190 LEVER, ASSY TRACTION CLUTCH 761820 191 BEARING, FLANGE RING, RET E 53703 192 20864 193 SPRING, RETURN 53818 195 LEVER, SPRING 579937 196 SCREW, 1/4-20X .63 11871 198 NUT. 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK DISC, ASSY 73826 210 211 ZERK, GREASE 583163-853 583206 215 SHAFT, HEX TRACTION 583155 216 BEARING, TRUNION 85501 217 FLATWASHER, .53 X1.00X.063 RING. RETEX 71074 221 222 73811 223 FLATWASHER, .680X1.12X.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 AUGER HOUSING ASSEMBLY Key No. Description Part No. 480 PULLEY, 4L 6.12X .67 762146 481 SCREW, 5/16-18X.63 577400 482 KEY SQUARE 71371 485 SPACER, SLEEVE .676X1.00X.53 334514 490 RETAINER, BALL BRNG 582960 491 BEARING, BALL 43846 493 SCREW, 5/16-18X .75 313676 499 NUT, 5/16-18 HEXWDFLLK 710026 500 HOUSING. ASSY 761744-848 B02 FASTENER, RATCHET 309235 510 BLADE, SCRAPER 26” 581399-853 511 BOLT, 1/4-20X.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY Description Key No. Part No. 582 BOLT, 5/16-18 X.75 340720 583 WASHER, PLASTIC 12021 584 NUT 5/16-18 71038 588 WASHER, PLASTIC 6711 592 WASHER, PLASTIC 12021 593 WASHER, PLASTIC 6711 594 FLATWASHER .349X.69X.066 71071 595 WASHER, SPLITLOCK 71060 596 FLATWASHER .349X.69X.066 71071 KNOB, T 2/BLADE W/NUT 57171 598 NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEX 71037 599 CARR. BOLT, 5/16-18X1.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Key No. F-001088J 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 REGHEX 71037 728 STOP, RED PLASTIC 11261 730 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 679 BEF. LEFT WHEEL 676 655 REF. RIGHT WHEEL 318542 Description Key No. F-001088J 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 FLATWASHER .765X1.12X.06 712120 673 BUSHING, WHEEL 585591 675 TIRE & RIM 318504 676 SCREW, 1/4-20X1.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 SHIFT YOKE ASSEMBLY Key No. 88J 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 800 LEVER, SPRING SHIFT 760564 801 SCREW, 1/4-20X.75 302628 802 NUT, 1/4-20 REGHEXCTRLK 73826 811 BEARING, FLANGED 579944 812 ROD, ASSY.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 CHUTE CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY 856 Key No. Description Part No. 850 CRANK, ASSY CHUTE 585426 854 HANDLE, CHUTE CRANK 307399 855 856 FLATWASHER .39X.70X.05 E RING 309312 578159 860 EYE BOLT 3/8-16X6.00 861 862 GROMMET, EYE BOLT BOOT 581618 148 863 NUT, 3/8-16 HEXJAM 71045 864 FLATWASHER .406X.81X.066 71072 865 ADAPTER, BOOT TO HANDLE 309344 866 867 FLATWASHER .406X.81X.
CRAFTSMAN 26” 9HP SNOW THROWER 536.886260 DECALS Key No. 821 823 824 827 828 829 830 831 833 F-001088J Description MODEL PLATE DECAL, DANGER CHUTE HAND DECAL, DANGER & FOOT DECAL, 9/26 CRAFTSMAN DECAL, DANGER STRIPE DECAL, DRIVE CLUTCH (SYMBOL) DECAL. AUGER CLUTCH (SYMBOL) DECAL. GEAR SELECTOR DECAL, TOOLBOX INFO 45 Part No.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003 KEY N0. 65 PART NO. 650128 DESCRIPTION Screw. 10-24 x 1/2” RPM Low 2000 69 35262A Cylinder Cover Gasket 35385 Cylinder {Incl. 2 & 20) 70 35376 2 27652 Dowel Pin Cylinder Cover (Incl. 71,75 & 80) 3 4 650820 Screw. 1/4-20 x 1/2” 71 35377 31857 Oil Drain Extension (Purchase Locally) 75 35319 Crankshaft Bushing Oil Seal 80 31845 Governor Shaft KEY N0. PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003 149A 35862 Valve Spring Cap 298 650665 Screw, 1/4-15x7/8” 150 27881 Valve Spring 300 34156A 151 32581 Valve Spring Keeper 169 27896A Valve Cover Gasket 301 35355 Fuel Tank (Incl.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003 I—11 F-001088J KEY N0. PART NO. 0 590749 DESCRIPTION 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 143.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003 KEY N0. F-001088J PART NO. DESCRIPTION 640052 Carburetor (lnct.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.019003 F-001088J KEY N0. PART NO. 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 ”0” Ring 8 35915 Armature 9 35451A Housing Ass’y. 10 35452A Brush Card Ass’y. 11 35911 Thrust Washer 13 590500 Thrust Washer 14 33441 Ground Screw 15 35453 Commutator End Cap Ass’y.
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