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Operator's Manual
24" Snowthrower
Model No. C459-52101
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
769-07215B
1.8.14
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® 24” Snowthrower Model No. C459-52101 • 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 769-07215B Visit our web: sears.ca...
- Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Operation Practices ..... 3 Troubleshooting ......24 Safety Symbols .
- Page 3 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 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust 3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
- Page 5 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 6 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 7 ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer to Auger Control Test on page 8. Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. SET-UP Clean-Out Tool The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY Chute Assembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the chute assembly. To do so: 1. Stop the engine and loosen the plastic wing knob found on the left side of the chute assembly. CAUTION It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal...
- Page 9 OPERATION Shift Lever Drive Control Auger Control Gas Cap Chute Assembly Oil Fill Chute Directional Control Clean Out Recoil Starter Tool Handle Primer Throttle Control Choke Control Electric Start Augers Button Oil Drain Skid Shoe Electric Starter Outlet Figure 9 SKID SHOES Now that you have set up your snow thrower, it’s important to become acquainted with its controls and features.
- Page 10 OPERATION OIL FILL DRIVE CONTROL/ AUGER CONTROL LOCK Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill. GAS CAP Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank. THROTTLE CONTROL The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive.
- Page 11 OPERATION CLEAN-OUT TOOL • Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is WARNING refueled or where gasoline is stored. • Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly.
- Page 12 OPERATION TO ENGAGE DRIVE Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift Move choke to the CHOKE position (cold engine start). If lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) engine is warm, place choke in RUN position.
- Page 13 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of a complete stop.
- Page 14 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely. Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level. See Recommended Oil Usage chart. The engine’s oil capacity is 37 ounces. Synthetic 0W-30 5W-30 -40º -20º 0º 20º 40º Oil Drain -30º...
- Page 15 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION The spark plug must be tightened securely. A loose spark plug can become very hot and can damage the engine. LUBRICATION Gear Shaft The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation.
- Page 16 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figure to the right and adjust the shift cable as follows: Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position (F6). Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket.
- Page 17 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE BELT REPLACEMENT Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by remov- ing the two self-tapping screws.
- Page 18 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 25 Figure 24 Remove the belt from engine pulley as follows. Refer to Figure 25. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the right. Lift the drive belt off engine pulley. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
- Page 19 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Carefully remove the hex nut which secures the hex shaft to the If you’re disassembling the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft’s end to dislodge the ring, proceed as follows: ball bearing from the right side of the frame.
- Page 20 OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the snowthrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the last possiblity of snow is gone, the equip- ment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years. PREPARING ENGINE PREPARING SNOWTHROWER Engines stored over 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent...
- Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Choke not in CHOKE position. Move choke to CHOKE position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Faulty spark plug. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section.
- Page 22 30 in/po Refer to auger housing component chart./ Consultez le tableau des composants du logement des tarières.
- Page 23 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 931-2643 Clean-Out Tool Outil de dégagement de la goulotte 684-04057A-0637 Impeller 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 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 0,75 712-04063 Flange Locknut 5/16-18 Gr.
- Page 25 N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 631-04133A LH Clutch Lock Handle Ass’y Poignée d’embrayage CG 631-04134B RH Clutch Lock Handle Ass’y Poignée d’embrayage CD 684-04111B Engagement Handle Assembly LH, Red Poignée d’entraînement CG, rouge 684-04112C Engagement Handle Assembly RH, Red Poignée d’entraînement CD, rouge 732-04238 Torsion Spring .8156 x .3038...
- Page 26 Refer to tire chart/Voir tableau de pneu. 24 30 ...
- Page 27 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 656-04055 Friction Wheel Disc Assembly Disque de roue de friction 684-04153C Friction Wheel Ass’y, Bearing 5.5 OD Roue du friction, roulement 5,5 DE 684-04154B-0637 Friction Wheel Support Brkt Ass’y Support de la roue de friction 684-04156A Shift Rod Ass’y Tige de changement de la vitesses...
- Page 28 * Models w/heated grips./ Modèles avec poignées chauffée.
- Page 29 WHEEL ASS’Y DESCRIPTION TIRE AXLE SPACER MODÈLE ENSEMBLE DE ROUE DESCRIPTION ROUE JANTE ESSIEU ENTRETOISE C459-52101 634-04167A-0911 13 x 4 x 6 LH X-Trac 734-04128-0901 634-04172A 938-04493 731-04873 634-04168A-0911 13 x 4 x 6 RH X-Trac 734-04128-0901 634-04172A 938-04493 C459-52105 634-04145-0911 16 x 4.8 x 8 LH X-Trac...
- Page 30 Engine/Moteur 208 cc ZS 265-SUA Ref. Part No./ No./ No. de Description Désignation N o . de pièce réf. 951-11282 Muffler Assembly Silencieux 710-05001 Muffler Stud Clou de silencieux 951-14190 Muffler Stud Kit Trousse de clou de silencieux 951-11289 Muffler Gasket Joint de silencieux 712-04214 Nut - M8...
- Page 31 Engine/Moteur 208 cc ZS 265-SUA Ref. Part No./ No./ No. de Description Désignation N o . de pièce réf. 951-10634 Shroud-Engine Capot - moteur 712-04213 Écrou 951-11284 Choke Knob Bouton de volet 951-10757 Throttle Knob Bouton de gaz 951-10637 Switch-Ignition Interrupteur 731-05632 Ignition Key Switch...
- Page 32 Engine/Moteur 208 cc ZS 265-SUA 132 - Gasket Kit-Complete 133 - Gasket Kit-External 134 - Complete Engine 77 78...
- Page 33 Ref. No./ Part No./ N o . de N o . de Description Désignation réf. pièce 951-11688 Piston Ring Set Segments de piston 951-11632 Piston Pin Snap Ring Jonc d’arrêt, piston d’axe 951-11900 Piston Piston 951-11901 Piston Pin Piston d’axe 710-04915 Bolt M6×12 Boulon M6×12...
- Page 34 Engine/Moteur 208 cc ZS 265-SUA 131 - Gasket Kit-Complete 132 -Gasket Kit-External 133 - Complete Engine...
- Page 35 Ref. No./ Part No./ N o . de No. de Description Désignation réf. pièce 710-04968 Flange Bolt M6 Boulon M6 951-11054A Valve Cover Couvercle du soupape 731-07059 Breather Hose Boyau de reniflard 726-04101 Hose Clamp Collier de serrage de reniflard 951-11565 Valve Cover Gasket Joint de la couvercle du soupape...
- Page 36 Engine/Moteur 208 cc ZS 265-SUA 135 - Carburetor Kit Ref. No./ Part No./ Description Désignation N o . de réf. N o . de pièce 710-04939 Stud M6×117 Clou M6x117 710-04910 Stud M6×105 Clou M6x117 951-11567 Carburetor Insulator Gasket Joint d’isolateur du carburateur 951-11896 Carburetor Insulator Isolateur du carburateur...
- Page 37 Engine/Moteur 208 cc ZS 265-SUA Ref. No./ Part No./ N o . de N o . de Description Désignation réf. pièce 710-04914 Bolt M6×10 Boulon M6 x 10 951-11680 Wire Clip Attache fil 951-11114 Switch Housing Mounting Bracket Support 712-05015 Écrou 710-04965 Bolt M4×55...
- Page 38 Engine/Moteur 208 cc ZS 265-SUA Ref. No./ Part No./ N o . de No. de Description Désignation réf. pièce 951-10646 Ignition Coil Assembly Bobine d’allumage 951-11110 Air Flow Shield Protecteur 710-04940 Bolt M6×10 Boulon M6x10 710-04919 Bolt M6×25 Boulon M6x25 951-12416 Flywheel Volant...
- Page 39 Engine/Moteur 208 cc ZS 265-SUA Ref. No./ Part No./ N o . de No. de Description Désignation réf. pièce 951-10758 Primer Bracket Support de l’amorçeur 710-05103 Bolt M6×12 Boulon M6x12 951-11108 Governor System Shield Protecteur de régulateur 951-11935 Governor Spring Ressort de régulateur 951-10664 Throttle Linkage Spring...
- Page 40 Engine/Moteur 208 cc ZS 265-SUA 777S33610 777I22991 777I23026 For Household and Commercial Use. Pour utilisations résidentielle et commerciale. For Household and Commercial Use. Pour utilisations résidentielle et commerciale. WARNING - Risk of electric shock. Connect to a properly grounded WARNING - Risk of electric shock. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
- Page 41 WARRANTY STATEMENT General: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded.
- Page 42 02488 Trademarks of Sears Brands Management Corp. used under license by Sears Canada Marque déposée / Marque de commerce de Sears Brands Management Corp. utilisée en vertu d’une licence de Sears Canada...
- Page 43 NOTES...