Craftsman 247883961 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFr MRN

30" SNOW THROWER

Model No. 247.883961

,, SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION" Before using this
product, read this manual and

follow all safety rules and operating

instructions.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormI/o 769-08184C

PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

(June21,2013)

WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2

SafeOperationPractices...................... Pages3-6

Assembly.................................... Pages8-12

Operation.................................. Pages13-17

Service&Maintenance...................... Pages18-23

CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwillreceivefree
repairorfreereplacementif repairisunavailable.

ADDITIONALLIFETIMELIMITEDWARRANTYon UPPERand LOWERCHUTE

FORASLONGASITISUSEDbytheoriginalownerafterthesecondyearfromthedateofpurchase,theupperandlowerchuteofthissnowthrowerare
warrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanshipasverifiedbyaSearsauthorizedserviceprovider.Withproofofpurchase,youwill receiveanew

chutefreeofcharge.Youareresponsibleforthelaborcostofinstallationandanycostincurredtoverifythedefect.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainrepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtoaugers,augerpaddles,driftcutters,skid
shoes,shaveplate,shearpins,sparkplug,aircleaner,belts,andoilfilter.

Off-SeasonStorage............................. Page24

Troubleshooting............................... Page26

PartsList................................... Pages28-44

RepairProtectionAgreement.................... Page47

Espa_ol........................................ Page48

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.

• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireorwheelreplacementorrepairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orfromimpactingobjectsthat
bendtheframe,augershaft,etc.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto
usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobecontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeusedwithin30days
ofitspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedto anotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,NoffmanEstates,IL60179

Engine Oil: 5W-30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline

Engine: MTD

Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase

Record the model number, serial number,

and date of purchase above.

© Sears Brands, LLC 2

Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich,ifnot
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of

yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructionsinthis manual

beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol,HEED

ITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation
practicesinthismanual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and

throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someofits constituents,and certainvehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiatocausecancerand

birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.

TRAINING

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Failuretodosocan
resultinseriousinjurytotheoperatorand/orbystanders.Keepthis manual
inasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

parts.
Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowtostop

themachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethismachine.Children

14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction.
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Planyoursnow-throwing

patterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,bystandersandthelike.
Keepbystanders,petsandchildrenatleast75feetfromthemachinewhileit

isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling,especiallywhenoperatingin

reverse.

PREPARATION

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall
doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wiresandotherforeignobjects,which
couldbetrippedoverorthrownbytheauger/impeller.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.

Donotoperatewithout wearingadequatewinteroutergarments.Donot
wearjewelry,longscarvesorotherlooseclothing,whichcouldbecome
entangledinmovingparts.Wearfootwearwhichwill improvefootingon
slipperysurfaces.

Useagroundedthree-wireextensioncordandreceptacleforallmachines
with electricstartengines.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseof this powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsandinstructionsin

thismanualandonthe machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

Disengageallcontrolleversbeforestartingtheengine.

Adjustcollectorhousingheighttocleargravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.
Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhileengineisrunning,except

wherespecificallyrecommendedintheoperator'smanual.

Letengineandmachineadjusttooutdoortemperaturebeforestartingto

clearsnow.

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecareinhandling

gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwitha plastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.

Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor
trailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatrailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline
dispensernozzle.

Keepthenozzleincontactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropening

atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.

Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotorrunning.Allow

enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof

fillernecktoallowspacefor fuelexpansion.

Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Moveunitto

anotherarea.Wait.5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris.

Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes
dryerorothergasappliances.

OPERATION

Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingparts,intheauger/impellerhousing
orchuteassembly.Contactwith therotatingpartscanamputatehandsand

feet.
Theauger/impellercontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverbypassits

operation.Doingsomakesthemachineunsafeandmaycausepersonal

injury.

Thecontrolleversmustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.

Neveroperatewith amissingordamagedchuteassembly.Keepallsafety
devicesinplaceandworking.

Neverrunanengineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

Donotoperatemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.Keep

childrenaway.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggravelsurfaces.Stay

alertforhiddenhazardsortraffic.
Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhileoperatingonslopes.Do

notoperateonsteepslopes.
Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischargetowardswindows,

walls,carsetc.Thus,avoidingpossiblepropertydamageorpersonalinjury
causedbyaricochet.

Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpetsor allowanyonein
frontofthemachine.

Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclearsnowattoofastof
arate.

Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Alwaysbesureof
yourfootingandkeepafirmholdonthehandles.Walk,neverrun.

Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhentransportingornotin use.
Neveroperatemachineathightransportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.Look

downandbehindandusecarewhenbackingup.
Ifthemachineshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengine,

disconnectthesparkplugwire andgrounditagainsttheengine.Inspect
thoroughlyfordamage.Repairanydamagebeforestartingandoperating.

Disengageallcontrolleversandstopenginebeforeyouleavetheoperating
position(behindthehandles).Waituntil theauger/impellercomesto
acompletestopbeforeuncloggingthechuteassembly,makingany
adjustments,orinspections.

Neverputyourhandin thedischargeorcollectoropenings.Donotunclog
chuteassemblywhileengineisrunning.Shutoff engineandremainbehind
handlesuntilallmovingpartshavestoppedbeforeunclogging.

Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturer(e.g.

wheelweights,tirechains,cabsetc.).
Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,thenpull

rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)will pullhandandarm
towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprainscouldresult.

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.

CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE

Handcontactwith therotatingimpellerinsidethedischargechuteisthemost
commoncauseofinjuryassociatedwith snowthrowers.Neveruseyourhandto
cleanoutthedischargechute.

Toclearthechute:

a. SHUTTHEENGINEOFF!
b. Wait10secondsto besuretheimpellerbladeshavestopped

rotating.

c. Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
Referto themaintenanceandadjustmentsectionsofthismanual.

Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspectingmachinedisengageallcontrol
leversandstoptheengine.Waituntiltheauger/impellercometoacomplete

stop.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto

preventunintendedstarting.
Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervalsto keepthe

machineinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachineforany

damage.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The

governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.

Snowthrowershaveplatesandskidshoesaresubjecttowearanddamage.
Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckallcomponentsandreplace

with originalequipmentmanufacturer's(OEM)partsonlyaslistedinthe

Partspagesofthisoperator'smanual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!

Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifytheyengageanddisengage

properlyandadjust,if necessary.Refertotheadjustmentsectioninthis
operator'smanualforinstructions.

Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.toprotectthe
environment.

Priortostoring,runmachineafewminutestoclearsnowfrommachineand

preventfreezeupof auger/impeller.

Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlight suchasawaterheater,furnace,clothesdryeretc.

Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionsonoff-season
storage.

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Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.

Donotcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andthe

U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverage
Useful Lifeof seven(7)years,or60hoursofoperation.Attheendof
theAverage Useful Lifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyan
authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystems
areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failuretodosocanresultin
accidents,injuriesordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyengineinanyway.Tampering

with the governorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseit to
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting ofengine
governor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

Engineswhichare certifiedto complywith Californiaandfederal EPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowing

emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

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Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any).

Ira sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffective working order
bythe operator.IntheState ofCaliforniathe aboveisrequired bylaw (Section
4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates mayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapplyonfederal lands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethroughyournearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispage 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.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and

operate

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades

inside

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating blades

inside

WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly.

Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not use the engine's electric starter in the rain

WARNING-- HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and
muffler to cool before touching.

WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow

the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTIONS!

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NOTE:Referencestorightor leftsideofthesnowthroweraredeterminedfrom
behindtheunitin theoperatingposition(standingdirectlybehindthesnow
thrower,facingthehandlepanel).

Removing FromCarton

1. Cutthecornersof thecartonandlaythesidesflat ontheground.Remove
anddiscardallpackinginserts.

2. Movethesnowthroweroutofthecarton.

3. Makecertainthecartonhasbeencompletelyemptiedbeforediscardingit.

Assembly

1. Observethelowerrearareaof thesnowthrowertobesurebothcablesare
alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthehandleupward.

a. Placetheshift [everintheF6position.
b. Puffupandbackonupperhandleasshownin Figure1.Asyouare

raisingthehandleupward,makesurethatbothendsofthecenter
cablearepositionedproperlyinthe brackets.SeeFigure2.Align
upperhandlewith thelowerhandle.

c. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandletolowerhandle.Remove

anddiscardanyrubberbands,if present.Theyarefor packaging
purposesonly.

2. Removecotterpin,wingnut,andhexscrewfromchutecontrolheadand
clevispinandbow-tiecotterpinfromchutesupportbracket.SeeFigure3.

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ChuteControl Head

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Chute

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3. Inserttheroundendofthechutecontrolrodintoinputofchutecontrol
head.Pushrodasfarintothechutecontrolheadaspossible,keepingthe
holesintherodpointingupward.SeeFigure4.

4. Placechuteontochutebaseandensurechutecontrolrodispositionedunder
handlepanel.Securechutecontrolheadtochutesupportbracketwithclevis
pinandbow-tiecotterpinremovedinstep1.SeeFigure5.

5. Finishsecuringchutecontrolheadbyinstallinghexboltandwing nut.See
Figure6.

6. Inserttheotherendofthechutecontrolrodintotheinputshaftbelowthe
handlepanel.Makesuretolineuptheflatendoftherodandtheflat end
ofthe inputshaft.Youmayneedtorotatetherodarounduntilthesetwo
surfaceslineup.SeeFigure7.

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Figure4

Figure5

Figure7

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Pushthechutecontrolrodtowardthecontrolpane[untiltheholeintherod
linesupwiththemiddleholeinthechutecontrolinputandinsertthecotter
pin.SeeFigure&

NOTE:Thereisareferenceholeprovidedatrearendofcontrolrodtohelp
knowwhenholesarevertical

NOTE:Theholefurthestfromthechutecontrolheadisusedto achieve
furtherengagementofthechutecontrolrodintotheinputshaftifrequired.

RefertotheMaintenance& AdjustmentssectionforChuteControlRod
adjustment.

Theholeclosesttothechutecontrolheadisusedformanualmovementof
thechuteassemblyif required.RefertotheControls&Featuressection.

8.

Checkthatthecablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguideontopof
theengine.SeeFigure9.

NOTE:Forsmoothestoperation,thecablesshouldallbetothe leftofthe
chutecontrolrod.

Set-Up

ShearPins
Holesarelocatedintheplasticdashpanelforconvenientshearpinstorage.See

Figure10.RefertotheOperationsectionformoreinformationregardingshearpin
replacement.

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ChuteClean-OutTool f

Achuteclean-outtoolisfastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousingwithamounting
clip.SeeFigure11.Thetoolisdesignedtocleara chuteassemblyoficeandsnow.
Thisitemisfastenedwithacabletieat thefactory.Cutthecabletiebefore
operatingthesnowthrower.

Neveruseyourhandstoclearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine
andremainbehindhandlesuntil all movingparts havestoppedbefore
usingthe clean-outtool to clearthechute assembly.

DriftCutters

Removethetwoscrewsandwingknobsthatsecureeachdriftcutter,and
removethemfromthesidesoftheaugerhousing.

2.

Turnthedrift cuttersaroundandpositionthemasshowninFigure12tothe
outsideoftheaugerhousing.

3.

Attachthedrift cutterswith thescrewsandwingknobsremovedearlier.See
Figure13.

TirePressure

Underanycircumstancedo notexceedmanufacturer'srecommendedpsi.

Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat alltimes. Excessivepressure
when seatingbeadsmaycausetirelrim assemblyto burstwith force
sufficient tocauseseriousinjury. Refertosidewallof tire for recommended

pressure.

Thetiresareover-inflatedforshippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebefore
operatingthesnowthrower.Refertothetiresidewallfortire manufacturer's
recommendedpsianddeflate(orinflate)thetiresasnecessary.

NOTL::Equaltire pressureistobemaintainedatalltimesforperformancepurposes.

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Figure11

ChuteClean-outTool

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SkidShoes

Thesnowthrowerskidshoesareadjustedupwardatthefactoryforshipping
purposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priortooperatingthesnowthrower.

it isnotrecommendedthat youoperatethissnowthroweron gravelas
itcaneasilypickupandthrowloosegravel,causingpersonalinjuryor

damagetothesnowthrowerandsurroundingproperty.

Forclosesnowremovalonasmoothsurface,raiseskidshoeshigheronthe
augerhousing.Referto Figure14.

Useamiddleorlowerpositionwhentheareatobeclearedisuneven,suchas
agraveldriveway.

flOTE:Ifyouchooseto operatethesnowthroweronagravelsurface,keep
theskidshoesinpositionformaximumclearancebetweenthegroundand
theshaveplate.

Toadjusttheskidshoes:

1. Loosenthefourhexnuts(twooneachside)andcarriagebolts.Moveskid
shoestodesiredposition.SeeFigure14.

2. Makecertaintheentirebottomsurfaceofskidshoeisagainstthegroundto
avoidunevenwearontheskidshoes.

3. Retightennutsandboltssecurely.

AugerControl

SmoothSurface

UnevenSurface

Figure14

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Priortooperating yoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollow all
instructionsbelow.Performall adjustmentsto verifyyoursnowthrower is

operatingsafelyandproperly.

Checktheadjustmentof theaugercontrolasfollows:

1. Theaugercontrolislocatedonthelefthandle.SeeFigure15inset.When
theaugercontrolisreleasedandinthedisengaged"up"position,thecable
shouldhaveverylittle slack.ItshouldNOTbetight.

2. Inawell-ventilatedarea,startthesnowthrowerengine.Referto Starting
theEngineintheOperationsection.

3. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theauger.

4. Allowtheaugertoremainengagedfor approximatelyten(10)seconds
beforereleasingtheaugercontrol.Repeatthisseveraltimes.

5. Withtheaugercontrolin thedisengaged"up"position,walktothefrontof
themachine.

6.

ConfirmthattheaugerhascompletelystoppedrotatingandshowsNOsigns
ofmotion.IftheaugershowsANYsignsofrotating,immediatelyreturnto
theoperator'spositionandshutofftheengine.WaitforALLmovingpartsto
stopbeforeadjustingtheaugercontrol.

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7. Toreadjustthecontrolcable,loosentheupperhexboltontheaugercable
bracket.SeeFigure15.

8. Positionthebracketupwardtoprovidemoreslack(ordownwardtoincrease

cabletension).

9. Retightenthe upperhexbolt.

10. Repeatsteps2-6aboveto verifyproperadjustmenthasbeenachieved.

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Drive Control

Shift Lever

Electric Chute Control (Joystick)

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Drift Cutter

Auger

Housing

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Chute Assembly \

Clean Out

Tool

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Augers

Headlight

Manual
ChuteControl

Skid Shoe

Muffler

Auger Control

Wheel Steering Control

Recoil Starter

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Oil Drain

Handle

Oil Fill

Figure

Nowthatyouhavesetupyoursnowthrower,it's importanttobecomeacquainted
with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure16.

ShiftLever

Theshiftleverislocatedontherightsideofthe handlepanel.Placetheshift

leverintoanyofeightpositionstocontrolthedirectionoftravelandground
speed.

Forward

Yoursnowthrowerhassixforward(F)speeds.Positionone(1)istheslowest
andpositionsix(6)isthefastest.

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F1

Reverse

R1

Yoursnowthrowerhastworeverse(R)speeds.One(1)istheslowerandtwo(2)

isthefaster. [I 2

Drift Cutters

Thedrift cuttersaredesignedfor useindeepsnow.Theiruseisoptionalfornormal
snowconditions.Maneuverthesnowthrowersothatthecutterspenetrateahigh
standingsnowdriftto assistsnowfallinginto theaugersforthrowing.

MeetsANSiSafetyStandards

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Key

Thekeyisasafetydevice.It mustbefullyinsertedin
orderfor theenginetostart.Removethekeywhenthe

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snowthrowerisnotinuse.

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NOTE:Donotturntheignitionkeyinanattempttostart

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theengine.Doingsomaycauseit tobreak.

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ChokeControl

Thechokecontrolisfoundontherearoftheengineandis
activatedbyturningthe rotarychokeknobtotheCHOKE

position.Activatingthechokecontrolclosesthechoke
plateonthecarburetorandaidsinstartingtheengine.

ChuteAssembly

Snowdrawnintotheaugerhousingisdischargedoutthechuteassembly.

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CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

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Throttlecontrol

Thethrottle control islocatedon the rear ofthe engine. Itregulates the speedof the

engineand willshut offthe enginewhen movedinto the STOPposition.

Depressingthe primerforcesfueldirectlyintothe _J' 444
engine'scarburetortoaidin cold-weatherstarting. 3X

Recoil Starter Handle

DriveControl/Auger ControlLock

f DRIVE

CONTROL

Thishandleisusedtomanuallystarttheengine.

ElectricStarter Button

Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagestheengine'selectricstarterwhen
pluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.

ElectricStarter Outlet

Requirestheuseofathree-prongoutdoorextensioncordanda120Vpowersource/
walloutlet.

OUFill

Engineoillevelcanbecheckedandoiladdedthroughtheoilfill.

Headlight

Theheadlightisonwhenevertheengineisrunning.

Auger

Whenengaged,theaugerbladesrotateanddrawsnowintotheaugerhousing.

WheelSteeringControls

Theleftandfightwheelsteeringcontrolsarelocatedontheundersideofthe
handles.Squeezethefight controltoturn right;squeezetheleft controltoturnleft.

flOTE:Operatethesnowthrowerinopenareasuntilyouarefamiliarwith these
controls.

Thedrivecontrolislocatedontherighthandle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe
handletoengagethewheeldrive.Releasetostop.

Thedrivecontrolalsolockstheaugercontrolsoyoucanoperatethechute
directionalcontrolwithoutinterruptingthe snowthrowingprocess.Iftheauger
controlisengagedsimultaneouslywith thedrivecontrol,theoperatorcanrelease
theaugercontrol(ontheleft handle)andtheaugerswill remainengaged.Release
bothcontrolsto stoptheaugersandwheeldrive.

NOTE:Alwaysreleasethedrivecontrolbeforechangingspeeds.Failuretodosowill
resultinincreasedwearonyourmachine'sdrivesystem.

ElectricChuteControl

ELECTRIC CHUTE

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

CHUTE TILT DOll

CHUTE

ROTATE

LEFT

CHUTE
ROTATE
RIGHT

AugerControl

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CONTROL

Theaugercontrolislocatedontheleft handle.Squeezethecontrolgripagainstthe
handletoengagetheaugerandstartsnowthrowingaction.Releasetostop.

Theelectricchutecontrol(Joystick)islocatedontherightsideofthehandlepanel.

Tochangethedirectionin whichsnowisthrown,movethejoysticktothe

rightortotheleft.

Tochangetheangle/distancewhichsnowisthrown,pivotthejoystick
forwardtotiltthechutedownandbackwardto tilt thechuteup.

SkidShoes

Positiontheskidshoesbasedonsurfaceconditions.Adjustupwardforhard-packed

snow.Adjustdownwardwhenoperatingongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces.

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Manual ChuteControl Clean-OutTool

Proceedasfollowsto utilizethemanualchutecontrol:

Removethecotterpinfromeitheroftheholesfurthestfromthechute
assemblyonthechutecontrolhead.

2.

Pushinthechutecontrolroduntiltheholeinit linesupwith thethird hole
inthechutecontrolhead.SeeFigure17.

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Neveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engine
andremainbehindhandlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbefore
usingthe clean-outtool toclearthechuteassembly.

Thechuteclean-outtoolisconvenientlyfastenedtotherearoftheaugerhousing
with amountingclip.Shouldsnowandicebecomelodgedinthechuteassembly
duringoperation,proceedasfollowstosafelycleanthechuteassemblyandchute
opening:

1. ReleaseboththeAugerControlandtheDriveControl.

2. Stoptheenginebyremovingtheignitionkey.

3. Removetheclean-outtoolfromtheclipwhichsecuresit to therearofthe
augerhousing.

4. Usetheshovel-shapedendoftheclean-outtooltodislodgeandscoopany
snowandicewhichhasformedinandnearthechuteassembly.

5. Refastentheclean-outtooltothemountingclipontherearoftheauger
housing,reinserttheignitionkeyandstart thesnowthrower'sengine.

6. Whilestandingintheoperator'sposition(behindthesnowthrower),engage
theaugercontrolforafew secondsto clearanyremainingsnowandicefrom
thechuteassembly.

Figure17

3. ReJnsertthecotterpinthroughthisholeandthechutecontrolrodasshown
in Figure17.

4. Grasptheindentedportionofthechutecontrolrodandmanuallyrotatethe
chutetotherightortotheleft. SeeFigure18.

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Before Starting Engine

Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsandwarningsonthe
machineandinthis manualbeforeoperating.

Oil

Theunitwasshippedwithoilin theengine.Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperationto
ensureadequateoil intheengine.

NOTE:Besuretochecktheengineona levelsurfacewiththeenginestopped.

1. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.

2. Insertthecap/dipstickintotheoil fillerneck,butdoNOTscrewitin.

3. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstick.If thelevelislow,slowlyaddoil(5W-30,
with aminimumclassificationofSF/SG)until oillevelregistersbetweenhigh

(H)andlow(L).
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil mayresultinenginesmoking,hard

startingorsparkplugfouling.

4. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.

Figure18

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