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Operator's Manual
24" Snowthrower
Model No. C459-52924
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual
and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions.
Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3
®
Visit our web: sears.ca
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
FORM NO. 769-05097
5/6/09

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® 24” Snowthrower Model No. C459-52924 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3 FORM NO.
  • Page 2 02488 199260 07.21.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Sears Service ......2 Adjustments ......14 Safe Operation Practices .
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WArNINg DANger This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for This symbol points out important safety instructions safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, which, if not followed, could endanger the personal carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious safety and/or property of yourself and others.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPerATION MAINTeNANCe & STOrAge 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual.

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.

  • Page 7: Warranty Statement

    Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps or glass. Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Snow Thrower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in Canada.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from behind the unit in the operating position. IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY 5. Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute directional control. See Figure 5. Insert the end of the chute directional control into the lower bracket and secure with the flat washer and hairpin clip just removed. If necessary, the lower bracket can be adjusted.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION Drive Control Shift Lever Auger Control Chute Directional Control Chute Assembly Engine Controls Clean-Out Tool Muffler Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick Primer Fuel Fill Cap Ignition Key Throttle Choke Starter Handle Oil Drain Augers Electric start button* Electric Switch Box* Skid Shoe * Optional Figure 7 Now that you have set up your snow thrower for operation, get acquainted with its controls and features.
  • Page 11 OPERATION Throttle Control Chute Directional Control The throttle control regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower. the engine when moved into the STOP position. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows: CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL...
  • Page 12 OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded the machine and in this manual before operating. system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are unsure. If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows. If you do gas &...
  • Page 13 OPERATION To engage Drive 1. With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist. Do not shift speeds while the drive is engaged. 2.

  • Page 14: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in operator’s manual. Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figure to the left and adjust the shift cable as follows: 1.
  • Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS Skid Shoes IMPORTANT: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower. If for some reason, you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine maintenance.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE To remove skid shoes: 1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which secure them to the snow thrower. 2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Figure 16. To remove shave plate: 1.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE Drive Belt replacement WARNING: Run the engine completely dry of gasoline before tipping snowthrower. To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by remov- ing the two self-tapping screws.

  • Page 19: Off-Season Storage

    MAINTENANCE Figure 26 NOTE: If you’re replacing the friction wheel assembly as a whole, discard the worn part and slide the new part onto the hex shaft. Follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble components. If you’re Figure 24 disassembling the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber ring, proceed as follows: 6.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING This section addresses minor service issues. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears at www.sears.ca. Problem Cause remedy 1. Choke not in ON position. 1. Move choke to ON position. Engine fails to start 2.
  • Page 21 NOTES: For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on page 2. Adressez-vous au «Service après-vente» à la page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires.

  • Page 22: Parts List

    PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES...
  • Page 23 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 631-04133A LH Clutch Lock Han dle Ass’y Poignée d’embrayage CG 631-04134B RH Clutch Lock Han dle Ass’y Poignée d’embrayage CD 684-04111B En gage ment Han dle As sem bly LH - Red Poignée d’entraînement CG - rouge 684-04112B En gage ment Han dle As sem bly RH - Red...
  • Page 24 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES NOTE: Housing may not be exactly as shown. REMARQUE : L'habitacle peut être légèrement différent. 30 in/po AU GER HOUS ING COM PO NENTS/COMPOSANTS DU LOGEMENT DES TARIÈRES SIZE AU GER HOUS ING/ AU GER AXLE/ SHAVE PLATE GEAR BOX ASS’Y/ SPAC ERS/ WORM GEAR/...
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 731-2643 Clean-Out Tool Outil de dégagement de la goulotte 684-04057A Im pel ler Ass'y 12 po Ventilateur 710-0347 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 Vis à tête hex 3/8-16 x 1,75 710-0451 Car riage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 Boulon ordi naire 5/16-18 x 0,75...
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES Optional/en option 24 30...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST/PIÈCES DÉTACHÉES PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 656-04025A Fric tion Wheel Disc As sem bly Disque de roue du fric tion 684-04153 Fric tion Wheel Ass’y, Bear ing 5.5 OD Roue du fric tion, roulement 5,5 DE 684-04154 Fric tion Wheel Sup port Brkt Ass’y Sup port de la roue du fric tion...

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