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Operator's Manual
Electric Start
SNOW THROWER
Model No. C459-52233
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 site: sears.ca
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
769-08250
9/10/2012
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® Electric Start SNOW THROWER Model No. C459-52233 • 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 Visit our web site: sears.ca...
- Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Operation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Off-Season Storage .
- 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 SAFETY LABELS CS00071 A chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top Chute Clean-out of the auger housing with a mounting clip. The Tool tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow. This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory.
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are determined from the operating position looking forward to the front of the machine. Handle REMOVING FROM CRATE Remove screws from the bottom of the crate securing the sides, and ends of the shipping crate.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY SET-UP Shear Pins A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins have been included with your snow thrower. They are stored in the holes provided in the plastic dash panel as seen in Figure 7. For information regarding replacing the shear pins, see Replacing Shear Pins in the Operation section of this manual.
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY Drift Cutters Adding Fuel The snow thrower drift cutters are mounted inverted at the factory for WARNING shipping purposes. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely Remove the four wing knobs (two on each side) and carriage bolts. flammable and the vapors are explosive.
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY Lower Shave Fill Shave Plate Plate between high and low marks Raise Shave Plate Figure 11 Figure 12 NOTE: On some engines, a threaded screw cap will be present To adjust the skid shoes: instead of the quarter turn locking cap. In the instance of a threaded oil Loosen the hex nuts , washers and carriage bolts.
- Page 11 ASSEMBLY Speed Selector Lever Chute Tilt Control Auger Drive Control Control Drive Auger Control Cable Control Cable Rearward most hole of the actuator brackets Figure 13 Figure 14 With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the WARNING auger control in the disengaged “up”...
- Page 12 IMPORTANT: Do not turn the key in an attempt to start the engine. Doing so may cause it to break. HEADLIGHT The headlight is located inside of the handle panel. Meets ANSI Safety Standards Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
- Page 13 OPERATION THROTTLE CONTROL AUGER CONTROL The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position. PRIMER Pressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in starting a “Cold”...
- Page 14 OPERATION TWO-WAY CHUTE CONTROL™ BEFORE STARTING ENGINE This two-way control lever is meant to control the distance of snow WARNING discharge from the chute. Tilt the lever forward or rearward to adjust Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the the distance snow will be thrown.
- Page 15 OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION WARNING To prolong starter life, use short starting cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one minute). Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the RUN position.
- Page 16 OPERATION TO ENGAGE DRIVE REPLACING SHEAR PINS The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and bow-tie With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the speed selector lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear.
- Page 17 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 a service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of complete stop.
- Page 18 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the muffler. NOTE: Check the spark plug once a season or every 25 hours of operation. Change the spark plug once a season or every 100 hours. To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits.
- Page 19 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Wheels After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer. At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels. NOTE: When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1⁄2-turn after the Chute Directional Control spark plug seats to compress the washer.
- Page 20 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. Skid Shoes NOTE: The skid shoes on this machine have two wear edges. When one side wears out, they can be rotated 180°...
- Page 21 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Wheel drive control Auger Control Refer to the Adjustment section of the Assembly instructions to adjust Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the auger the wheel drive control. To further check the adjustment, proceed as control cable.
- Page 22 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 31 securing the belt keeper bracket and remove the other bolt. Push the belt keeper and bracket up off the engine pulley. Remove Loosen z-fitting Figure 33 Place a block of wood underneath the auger housing as shown in Figure 31 Figure 34 and separate auger housing from the frame by tilting the housing forward and pulling up the handles.
- Page 23 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Adapter Post Brake Puck Pulley Slot Figure 35 Figure 36 NOTE: If the pulley adapter was removed with the pulley, align the Roll the drive belt off the lower drive pulley. splines of the pulley adapter and auger input shaft, and push the pulley Remove the belt from the engine pulley.
- Page 24 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Using a 3/4” wrench, hold the hex shaft and remove the hex bolts and cupped washer and bearing from left side of the frame. Refer to Figure 38. Friction Wheel Assembly Remove Hex Screw & Belleville Washer Slide Hex Shaft Out Right Side...
- Page 25 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 26 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 27 Snow Thrower Model C459-52233/Modèle souffleuse à neige C459-52223 777D16338 777S32824 777S33641 S33641 777D18184 CLEARING 777I23638 WIDTH LARGEUR DE DEBLAYAGE ELECTRIC START DÉMARRAGE ÉLECTRIQUE 1.) INSERT KEY AND SNAP IN PLACE. 2.) MOVE THROTTLE CONTROL TO THE “FAST” POSITION. 3.) MOVE CHOKE CONTROL TO THE “CHOKE” POSITION.
- Page 28 PARTS LIST Craftsman Snow Thrower Model C459-52233 91 95 99 98 93 78 100 86 25 32 47 69 41 12 23 34...
- Page 29 PARTS LIST Craftsman Snow Thrower Model C459-52233 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 05244B Bearing Housing Boîtier de roulement 618-0279P LH Dog Assembly Bride gauche 618-0280P RH Dog Assembly Bride droite 918-0282E Steering Shaft Assembly Arbre de direction 918-04178 Wheel Ass’y Bearing 6.0”...
- Page 30 PARTS LIST Craftsman Snow Thrower Model C459-52233 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 946-04337A Steering Cable Câble 946-0951A Auger Idler Cable Câble 747-0973 Drive Clutch Rod Tige d’entraînement 750-04703 Spacer 1.0 ID x 1.5 OD Entretoise 1,0 DI x 1,5 DE 750-04717 Spacer .51 ID x 7.895”...
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- Page 33 PARTS LIST Craftsman Snow Thrower Model C459-52233 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 918-0281A Brake Bracket Ass’y (900 Series) Support du frein (séries 900) 684-0090B-0637 Blower Fan Ass’y Complete Ventilateur du chasse-neige complet 931-2643 Cleanout Tool Outil de dégagement de la goulotte 710-0376 Screw, 5/16-18 x .625...
- Page 34 PARTS LIST Craftsman Snow Thrower Model C459-52233 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 711-04714 Auger Drive Shaft Arbre d’entraînement 914-0126 #9 HI-Pro Key 3/16 x 3/4 Dia HT Clavette Hi-Pro n° 9 - 3/16 x 3/4 diam 716-0111 Snap Ring for .875 dia.
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- Page 36 PARTS LIST Craftsman Snow Thrower Model C459-52233 17 13...
- Page 37 PARTS LIST Craftsman Snow Thrower Model C459-52233 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 684-04308A Chute Crank Assembly Ensemble de manette de la goulotte 684-04350 Joint Block Assembly 710-0276 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.00” Lg Boulon ordinaire de 5/16-18 x 1,00 po de lg 710-4682 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 2.0 Gr.
- Page 38 PARTS LIST Craftsman Snow Thrower Model C459-52233 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 684-04250 Pivot Rod Tige de pivot 710-04326 Screw #8-16 x .50 Vis no. 8-16 x 0,50 710-04586 Hex TT-Tap Scr 1/4-20 x 1.625 Vis taraudée 1/4-20 x 1,625...
- Page 39 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 40 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...
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