Craftsman 247888540 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

28" Two-Stage Steerable
4-Wheel Drive

Snow Thrower

Model No.

247.888540

CAUTION: Before
usingthis product,

read this manual and

follow all safety rules

and operating
instructions.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Visitour Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Printedin U.S.A (8/99)

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Service

• Maintenance

• EspaSol

Form No. 770-10266

Content Page

Warranty Information ......................................... 2

Safe Operation Practices................................... 3

Assembly ........................................................... 6

Operation ........................................................... 12

Maintenance...................................................... 17

Content Page

Service & Adjustment ......................................... 20

Off-Season Storage ........................................... 25

Trouble-Shooting ............................................... 26

Parts List ............................................................ 28

Espanbl .............................................................. 40

Two -Year Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower

Fortwo years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated and tuned
up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material

and workmanship.

If this Craftsman snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days

from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as skid shoes, shave plate and spark

plugs.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to

maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOWTHROWER TOTHE NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT INTHE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
Thiswarrantygives youspecific legalrightsand youmayalsohaveotherrightswhichmay varyfrom state tostate.

Sears, RoebuckandCo.,D/817WA, HoffmanEstates,IL60 f 79

Horsepower: ......................... 9

Engine Oil ............................. SAE 5W30 oil

Fuel Capacity: ....................... 1 gallon

Spark Plug: ........................... RJ-19LM

Engine: .................................. 143.999005

Model Number 247.888540

Serial Number ...........................................................

Date of Purchase ......................................................

Record both serial number and date of purchase and
keep in a safe place for future reference.

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This symbol points out important safety instructions which,if not followed, could endanger the

personal safety and/or propertyof yourself andothers. Read and follow all instructionsinthismanual

before attemptingto operate your snow thrower.Failure tocomply withthese instructionsmay resultin

personalinjury.When yousee thissymbol--heed its warning.

Your snow thrower was built tobe operated according to the rules for safe operation inthis
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error onthe part of the

,_ DANGER:operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you cause serious

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved

,a,

forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a

spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources

Code), Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the

muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section
of this manual.)

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

TRAINING

Read this owner's guide carefully inits entirety before

attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper

use of this machine before operating it. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular

reference and for ordering replacement parts.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a

snow thrower. Children 14 years old and over should
only operate a snow thrower under close parental

supervision. Only persons well acquainted with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your
snow thrower.

No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or
while taking medication that impairs the senses or

reactions.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

especially small children and pets.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially

when operating in reverse.

PREPARATION

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is

to be used and remove all door mats, sleds, boards,

wires and other foreign objects.
Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate

outer garments for winter. Do not wear jewelry, long
scads or other loose clothing which could become
entangled in moving parts, Wear footwear which will

improve footing onslippery surfaces.
Before working with gasoline, extinguish all cigarettes
and other sources of ignition. Check the fuel before

starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. Do net fill the gasoline tank indoors,

while the engine is running, or until engine has been
allowed to cool at least two minutes. Replace

injury to yourself or others.

gasoline cap securely and wipe offany spilled
gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a

fire or explosion.
Use a grounded three wire plug-in for all units with

electric drive motors or e)ectdc starting motors.
Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or

crushed rock surface.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine
is running (except where specifically recommended

by manufacturer).
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor

temperature before starting to clear snow.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during

operation orwhile performing an adjustment or repair,
to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be

thrown from the machine in any direction.

OPERATION

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of discharge opening and auger at all

times.

Exercise extreme caution when operating onor
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic,

Do not carry passengers.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the

snow thrower for any damage. Repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

Ifthe snow thrower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop

the engine and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration isgenerally a warning of trouble.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating

position,before unclogging the colFector/impeller
housing or discharge guide and before making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never place your

may

handinthedischargeor collector openings. Use a

stick or wooden broom handle to unclog the

discharge opening.

Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit
unattended. Disengage the collector/impeller, stop

the engine and remove the key.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain

collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire and keep away from plug

to prevent accidental starting.

Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting it

and/or transporting the snow thrower inor out of
building. Open doors before starting the engine in that

case. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.

Do notclear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
Never operate the snow thrower without guards,

plates or other safety protection devices in place.
Never operate the snow thrower near glass
enclosure, automobiles, window wells, drop off, etc.,

without proper adjustments of snow thrower

discharge angle. Keep,children and pets away.
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to

clear snow at too fast a rate. Never operate the
machine at high transport speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone
in front of unit while throwing snow.

Disengage powerto collector/impellerofthe snow

throwerwhen transporting itor when theunit isnot inuse.

Use only attachments and accessories (such as

wheel weights, counter weights, cabs, etc.) approved
by the snow thrower manufacturer.

Never operate the snow thrower without good

visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and

keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.

Muffler and engine become hot and can cause severe
burn injury. Do nettouch the muffler or the engine

while starting or operating the snow thrower.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, etc., at

frequent intervals for proper tightness, thus ensuring

that the equipment is in safe working condition.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank

inside a building where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water heaters, space heaters, clothes

dryers and the like. Allow engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.

Always refer to owner's guide instructions for
important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for

an extended period.

Run machine a few minutes after throwing snow to

prevent freeze-up of the collector/impeller.
Check clutch controls periodically to varify that these

engage and disengage properly and readjust if
necessary. Refer to Service and Adjustments section

page of this owner's guide.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions inthis manual and on the machine.

We do not recommend the use of pressure washers

or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause

damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys,
bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in

shortened life and reduce serviceability.

Following are representations of some of the safety labels on your Craftsman snowthrower. Please follow the
instruction on these labels and maintain safety while using or servicing the equipment, explanation of engine
labels is given on Page 12,

I ,A,WARNING I

]kDANGER

Lay the hardware pieces from the hardware pack on the figure here and you will have automatically sorted these

according to the steps of the assembly procedure described later. (Only one unit of each hardware has been shown per group.
The number in parenthesis indicates the total number of the hardware needed in that group.)

Lock Washer (4)

E

Hex Bolt (6) x_, f/Nut (6)

Flanged

Hex Bolt (2)

\

5/16-18 x 1.75 /

Hex Bolt (2)

B Cupped Washer (4)

5/1

-.,--- arriage

Ha°d,,Tab(2)

,/

Nut (4)

Bolt (4)

1/4-20

Chute Flange Keeper (3)

Hex Bolt(2)

HexxNut(2)

Bele_vile Washel(2)

1/4..20

Chute

/ Flange

/ Bracket

(not shown
in actual

size)

C

./

Hairpin Clip (1)

Flat

Washer (2)

5/16 Ferru

(t)

Hairpin Clip (2)

Spare Parts Lo_c k Hex

_She_ Nut (2)**

Nut (2)*

* Used on auger; ** used on clutch lever

G

_ jasher(2)

0 frFFiiiiiiHirlllllllll!lllrflllllll/rtlll

/,

Phinps Screw (2)

Turn

5

Flat

3/8

Cable Tie (2)

F_atWeld
Nut (2)

Chute

J

Crank

Rear

Right

Handle
Panel

Fron

Handles

Shift

Rod

_ Electric

Start Cord

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with engine oil in
theengine, but withoutgasoline.After assembly, see

OPERATION sectionof thismanual for fuel selection
and fill-up.
NOTE: To determine right and lefthand sides ofyour

snow thrower,stand behind theunit in theoperating

position. See Figure I inset.

Yoursnow thrower has been assembledat the

factory exceptthe handles andthe handle panel, the

discharge chute assembly, the chutecrank assembly
andthe shift rod.These partsare shipped loose inthe
carton.

Removing From Carton

Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides
flat on the ground. Remove all packing inserts.
Remove all loose parts. For a complete list of

the loose parts, refer to the following section.
Move the snow thrower out of the carton.

• Make certain all parts and literature have been
removed before discarding the carton.

Loose Parts

(See Figure 1.)

a. Handle Panel and Chute Assembly

b. Right Hand & Left Hand Handles

Figure I

c. Electric Start Cord

d. Two-piece Chute Crank Assembly
e. Shift Rod

f. Hardware Pack

Assembly Tips: For easier assembly purposes,

remove the chute from the carton and lay iton top of

the engine. Do not unwrap the chute till you have

installedthe handle panel and the clutch cables.

Tools Required

1. 1/2", 7/16", 3/8" wrenches ora set of adjustable
wrenches

2. Set of pliers

3. Set of philips head screw drivers

4. Funnel to fill up gasoline

isdisconnected and moved away from the

WARNING: Make certainthespark plug wire

spark plug beforeassembling thesnow thrower.

Attaching Handle Assembly

Stretch out controlcables and place onthe floor.

Placethe right handle inposition withthe flat

side against the snow thrower. Youcan identify

the right handle by the traction drivecontrollabel
on itand the lefthandle by theauger clutch

control label on it.

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Secure bottom hole inthe handle to the snow
thrower using 5/16 x .75" hex bolt and lock

washer from the hardware pack (group A on
page 5 ). Do nottightenat thistime. SeeFigure2.

Handle Tab

Handle Tab , P'_/

Figure 2

Place a handle tab, included in the hardware

pack (group A on page 5), over the upper hole in

handle so that the contour of the handle tab
matches that of the handle. See Figure 2.

Secure handle tab to the snow thrower using
hex bolt (5/16 x1.75" long) and lock washer from

the same group in the hardware pack. Do not

tighten at this time.
Attach the left handle in the same manner. Do

not tighten at this time.
Place the handle panel inposition between the

handles so the ends of the curved part of the

handles go through the slots in the handle panel.
See Figure 3.

Assembly Tips: For easier assembly, slide left side
of the handle panel infirst, place the right side next.

Once the handle panel is in position, push the auger
control lever down to lock the panel into position.

While placing the handle panel, make sure to

route chute and chute cable between the
handles underneath the panel keeping the cable

on top of the engine. Align the holes in the

handle with the holes on two sides of the handle
panel. See Figure 3.

Attach the handle panel to the handle with two
carriage bolts, cupped washers (cupped side

against the handle panel) and hex nuts on each
side. Align the contour of the carriage bolt head

with the handle. See Figure 3.You will find these
fasteners in the hardware pack (group B on

page 5). Repeat on other side.
Align the hole on the curved part of the right

handle with the corresponding hole on the right
side of handle panel making sure that this end of

the handle is firmly placed in the slot on the
handle panel. See Figure 3.

insert a hex bolt, cupped washer and flange nut

from Group F of the hardware pack through
these holes as shown in Figure 3.Tighten to

secure. Do not attach the leftside now.

Attaching Chute

Place the chute assembly over the chute
opening with the chute facing front of the unit.

NOTE: Make sure that the chute cables are

straightened while assembling the chute.

• Place the chute flange keeper (flat side down)
beneath lip of chute assembly as shown in

Figure 4.You will find the chute flange keepers in

group E of the hardware pack,

Chute

/

Hex Hex
Bolt F,la.nge

Right Handle Panel

Hex Bolt

Cup

Carriage Cupped

Bolt Washer

Figure 3

Handle

\

Chute

Flange

\

Figure 4

Insert hex bolt (1/4-20 x .75") and flange nut

from group E up through chute flange keeper

and chute assembly as shown in Figure 4. Do
not tighten at this time. Rotate chute to install all
the flange keepers.

After assembling allthree chute flange keepers,

tighten, then back off 1/4 turn to allow easier

movement of the chute. Use (2) 7/16" wrenches.

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Keeper

Attaching Chute Crank

• On the left side of the handle panel, place the

upper chute crank bracket onto the inside of the

handle panel support. See Figure 5. You will find
this bracket and associated hardware in group F
of hardware pack.

• Insert hex bolt through the upper chute crank
bracket, handle panel support, and upper left

handle. Secure the bracket using cupped
washer and hex nut. Make sure that the cupped

side of the washer is set against the handle.

Place one 3/8 ID flat washer (from group G of

the hardware pack) on the end of the chute
crank, then insert the end of the chute crank into

the eye hole in the plastic bushing in the lower
chute crank bracket. See Figure 7.

Plastic

Hairpin Cli

Bushing

Chute Crank

Handle Panel _ Washer
Support _,_

Hex Bolt

Upper Chute j //

Crank Brai

* This part is already attached inside

the handle panel

Figure 5

• You may have to loosen the carriage bolts and
hex lock nuts which secure the lower chute

crank bracket to the extension on the left side of
the chute assembly. See Figure 6.

F

Washer h_ute Flat

Lower Washer
Crank Bracket

Figure 7

Place the other 3/8 ID flat washer (from the

same group of hardware) on the end ofthe chute
crank and insert hairpin clip into hole atthe end
of the chute crank. See Figure 7.

Adjust the chute bracket so that the spiral on the
chute crank fully engages the teeth on the chute

assembly•

Upper

Chute
Crank

Upper
Chute

Crank
Bracket

Assembly

Lower Chute ', I •Carriage Bolt,
Crank Bracket ",I

',,! Hex Nut

'/I

Figure 6

Slide the upper chute crank through the plastic

bushing inthe upper chute crank bracket and
then into the lower chute crank• See Figure 8.

Align the holes on the two pieces of the chute

crank, and secure with hairpin clip from group C
of the hardware pack.

Fully rotate the chute, using the chute crank, to

make sure that it moves freely•

Usinga wrench, tighten the hex bolt and the hex
nut on the upper chute crank bracket.
Slip the cables that run from the handle panel to

the chute into the cable guide located ontop of
the engine. See Figure 9.

Cable Guide

Thread the ferrule onto the Z fitting. You may
have to pull on the cable slightly to relieve

tension. Keep the ferrule turning without twisting
the cable.

You will reach correct adjustment when there is
minimal slack in the cable but itis nottight. Hold
theflats on the ferrule with pliers and tighten the

jam nut against the ferrule. CAUTION: Cables will

become loose if you do not tighten thejam nut.

WARNING: There must not be any tension
on either clutch cable withthe drive or auger

clutch grip in the disengaged (up) position.
These clutches are asafety feature. Do not

override their function.

Figure 9

Tighten all loose hardware on the handle
assembly inthe following order-- first the four

hex bolts at the bottom of the handle, then the
carriage bolts and lastly the hex bolts on the rear

of the handle panel. Tighten the carriage bolts
on the lower chute crank bracket.

Attaching Clutch Cables

The clutch control cables are attached to the snow

thrower. For shipping purposes, if the cables are
attached to the top of the engine with cable ties, cut
the cable ties now. The Z ends of the clutch cables

are hooked into the clutch grips on each handle.

• Ensure there is a hex jam nut threaded allthe
way up the threaded portion of the Z fitting;

extras are supplied in the hardware pack. See

Figure 10.
Place the clutch grip inthe raised (up) position.

slde_ Z F tting

Outer
of slot ,_"_Hex Jam

_" _ Nut

....

Nut \\ ::

Attaching Shift Rod

Place the shift lever in the sixth (6) speed.
Placethe bentend ofthe shiftrod into the hole in

theshift arm assembly. See Figure 11.Secure with
5/16flat washer and hairpin clip from group Dof the

hardware pack.
Thread ferrule (included in group D) from the

right side onto the other end of the shift rod till it
lines up with the upper hole inthe shift lever

(beneath the handle panel). While aligning the
ferrule, push down on the shift rodand the shift
arm assembly as far as it will go.

NOTE: You may have topull the shift lever out of the

sixth speed position and move it towards the fifth
speed position until the ferrule slides into the hole

without force.

Once the ferrule slides into the hole, turn it
counter-clockwise one more full turn and insert it

in the hole in the shift lever. For proper
positioning of the ferrule and the associated

hardware, see Figure 11.

Shift
Lever ChuteDistance

Control

(Viewed from the underside of the handle panel)

Figure 10

• Swing the left auger cable up making sure the
cable is routed correctly in the cable roller
guides located at the lower rear of the unit.

• Hold the end of the cable at the barrel so the
ferrule turns freely without twisting the cable.

Traction

Drive

Clutch

Hairpin Arm
Clip Flat Assembly

Washer

Figure 11

Hairpin

Clip

Washer

• Secure the ferrule to the shift lever with another

5/16 flat washer and hairpin clip from group Dof
the hardware pack. See Figure 11.

Make certain to check for correct adjustment of

the shift rod as instructed in the Adjustment

section before operating the snow thrower.

Attaching Turn Triggers

Check and make sure thatthe righthand trigger
cable isroutedinfront of thetractiondrive cable,

• Feedthetriggercableupthroughtheoutersideof
theslotinthe handlepanel.See Figure12. Do not

feedthe cablethrough thesame side oftheslotas
theZ fitting.

Cable

Feed the trigger
cable through this slot

and weld nut from group H ofthe hardware pack.
See Figure 14. Use a phillips screwdriver for

tightening the screw. Repeat on leftside. Be
careful not to drop the weld nut before securing it

in position.

Secure with screw

Trigger

Trigger

Figure 14

Secure the right turn trigger cable to the right

lower handle using cable tie provided in the
hardware pack. Make sure not to wrap the drive
cable. See Figure 15.

Cable

Figure 12

Placethe cable barrelriftinginto the hole in the

trigger. You canfind the triggers and associated

hardware in group H of the hardware pack. See

Figure 13.

inher Cab:Trlgg_b_

,;e.

Figure 13

• Pull on the cable and rotate it around the bottom
of the trigger, with the inner cable in the slot, until
the cable end can be pushed into the trigger

housing and snapped tight. See Figure 13.

NOTE: When the cable is installed correctly, you

should not be able to pull the cable out of the trigger
housing.

Place the right turn trigger in position
underneath the right handle. Secure with screw

_/ Trigger

jousing

Slot

Cable snaps in at

this end

Figure 15

Secure the leftturn trigger cable to the lower
handle using the other cable tie. Make sure to

route the cable tie below the auger drive cable
sothat when the trigger cable is secured by the

cable tie, the auger drive cable is left outside the
cable tie. Trim excess ends from each cable tie.

NOTE: The right side cable tie must be used to keep
cable from coming in contact with the moving shift

arm from the transmission.

Lamp Wiring

Wrap the wirefrom the lamp down theright
handle as shown in Figure15,

Plugwireintothe alternator leadwire underthe

fuel tank. See Figure 16.

Alternator Lead

Alternator
Lead

Lamp Wire

(Wheelsnotshownforclarity)

Figure 16

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IMPORTANT: Assemble your snow thrower, then

check the adjustments as instructed and make any
final adjustments necessarybefore operating the unit.

Failure to follow these instructions may cause
damage to the snow thrower.

Final Adjustments

Auger Control

To check the adjustment of the auger control,
push forward the left hand clutch grip until the

rubber bumper is compressed. There should be
slack in the clutch cable.

Release the clutch grip. The cable should be
straight. Make certain you can depress the

auger control grip against the left handle
completely.

If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hex jam

nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out

(for more slack).
Recheck the adjustment. Tighten the jam nut

against the cable when correct adjustment is

reached.

Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever

Tip the snow throwerforward sothat it rests on

the auger housing.

• Move theshift lever all theway forward tothe

sixth(6) position.

• Withthe tractiondrive lever released, spin the

snow throwerwheels by hand. The wheels
shouldturn; however, you may feel some

resistance.
Engage the tractiondrive clutchgrip. The

wheels shouldno longer turn.

• Nowreleasethe tractiondrive clutchgrip,and

spinthe wheels again.

Move the shift leverback to the fast reverse

position,then allthe way forward again. There
shouldbe no resistancein theshift lever, and the

wheels should turn.

Ifyou face resistancewhen moving the shift
leveror thesnow throwerwheels stopwhen they

shouldnot, loosenthe locknut onthe traction
drive cable and unthreadthe cable one turn.

Ifthe wheels can stillbe turned when you

engage the traction drive clutch grip, loosen the
lock nut on the traction drive cable and thread

the cable in one turn.

• Recheck the adjustment and repeat adjustment
as necessary. Tighten jam nut to secure the

cable when correct adjustment is reached.

NOTE: For more details, refer to the Adjustment
section on page 20.

Skid Shoe

The space between the shave plate and the ground

can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid
shoes in the low position. Use middleor high position

when area to be cleared is uneven.
NOTE: It is not recommendedthat you operate this

snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily
picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury

or damage to the snow thrower.

Iffor 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.

Adjust skid shoes by loosening the six hex nuts

. and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to

desired position.

• Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid
shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear

on the skid shoes.

• Tighten nuts and bolts securely.

Shave Platq

Carriage
Bolts

Skid Shoes

High

Low

Hex
Nuts

Figure 17

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.
Check tirepressureand reduce to 15 to20 psi.

NOTE:/f the tirepressure is not equal in both tires,the

unitmay puff to one side or the other.

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Knowing Your Snow Thrower

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare
illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various

controls and adjustments• Save this manual for future reference.

The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.

which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses for operating the snow
thrower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Traction Drive Control
Right Turn Trigger

Shift Lever

Chute Distance Control Lever

Auger Control

Left Turn Trigger

Discharge
Chute

Auger

Fuel Tank

/

Oil Fill Fill Fuel

S

Primer

Crank

Electric Starter

Spark Plug Fuel

Tank

Muffler

Fuel

Valve

Key
Choke

\

Control

Skid Shoe

Starter

-- Oil Drain

Plug

Following is an explanation Ofthe symbols used in engine labels:

FAST SLOW STOP CHOKE I INSERT TO RUN REMOVE TO STOP

Figure 18

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards B71.3 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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