QuestionQUESTION: I have a 5HP craftsman snowblower that was to to me. It runs and moves but two minor issues with it. First the pulley(?) used to start does not go all the way in. Half of it is hanging out. Second the lever to change the gear selection only moves between two gears. Also with the electric start it just makes a whining noise. Thanks for any help provided.
ANSWER: Hello Robbie:
Send me the Model Numbers Off the Unit, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. 1- To Correct the Recoil Starter; The Following is a Basic Instruction File for Replacing the Rope in Standard Recoil Starters. Any Input is Appreciated. **If the Rope has Broken and the Spring is Good, then Remove the Blower Housing (metal engine cover and recoil Starter). Remove the Old Rope from the Recoil Pulley. Now Turn the Pulley in the Same Direction that the Pulley would Turn if the Rope was Turning it. Once the Pulley will Turn No More, then Reverse Direction 1 or 2 Turns and Thread the New Rope Through the Hole in the Center of the Pulley and Out the Hole in the Blower Housing. Pull the Rope Through Until it is Tight Against the Pulley. Now Tie a Slip Knot in the Rope to Hold the Pulley in Place While the Handle is Attached to the Rope. Once the Handle is Attached, Release the Slip Knot and the Rope Should Retract Into the Housing. Reassemble the Blower Housing Onto the Engine.** 2- The Units Model Numbers are Required for me to Correctly Answer the Gear Selection Problem. 3- Depending on the Unit Model, this Problem May be Caused by a Bad/Stripped Starter Drive. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Have a Happy Holiday Season and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.
Good Luck
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John
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John
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QUESTION: Craftsman
5.0 HP
24 Inch Clearing Path
Model#536 886440
Serial#917705757
AnswerHello Again Robbie:
To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers 536.886440
and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section Near the Bottom Left. 1- the Recoil Starter (#590742) Problem: The Following is a Basic Instruction File for Replacing the Rope in Standard Recoil Starters. Any Input is Appreciated. **If the Rope has Broken and the Spring is Good, then Remove the Blower Housing (metal engine cover and recoil Starter). Remove the Old Rope from the Recoil Pulley. Now Turn the Pulley in the Same Direction that the Pulley would Turn if the Rope was Turning it. Once the Pulley will Turn No More, then Reverse Direction 1 or 2 Turns and Thread the New Rope Through the Hole in the Center of the Pulley and Out the Hole in the Blower Housing. Pull the Rope Through Until it is Tight Against the Pulley. Now Tie a Slip Knot in the Rope to Hold the Pulley in Place While the Handle is Attached to the Rope. Once the Handle is Attached, Release the Slip Knot and the Rope Should Retract Into the Housing. Reassemble the Blower Housing Onto the Engine.** You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Select the S. Then Select Sears. Then Select Don't have Part Numbers. Then Enter the Model Numbers 143.015005 (this is your Engine Model). Then Select your Model and Download the File for Online Viewing. On this Model Engine, there is No Replacement Recoil Spring Listed. You have to Purchase the Recoil Housing Assembly (#590645A approximately $15.00us from Outdoor Distributors) which Includes the Spring. Sometimes you have to Purchase a Complete Recoil Starter Assembly (#590742 approximately $35.00us from Outdoor Distributors). The Electric Starter (#33290E) Problem: This can be Caused by the Starter Drive Not Engaging the Flywheel, the Flywheel Starter Ring is Damaged and Requires Replacing or the Starter Drive Gear is Damaged and Requires Replacing. 3- The Gear Box Problem. I Only See 2 Selection for this Units Gear Box. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Have a Happy Holiday Season and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
