Craftsman 536.8884 User Manual

CRR FTSMRW

6 Horsepower
24 Inch Dual Stage

Free-WheelingTrack
120V.Electric Start

SNOWTHROWER

MODEL NO.

536.888400

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Caution:
Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating
Instructions before first use

of this product.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

760817 11103/97

Table of Contents 2 Service and Adjustments 17-23
Warranty 2 Storage 23-24
Safety Rules 2-4 Troubleshooting 24

Contents of Shipping Carton 4-5 Repair Parts 25-34
Assembly 5-8 Engine Repair Parts 35-40
Operation 8-14 Spanish(Espai_ol) 41-65
Maintenance 15-17 Parts Ordering/Service Back Cover

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is main-

tained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in
the owner's manual, Craftsman wilt repair, free of charge, any defect in material or work-

manship.
If this Craftsman Snow Thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, drive belts and
shear pins.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW
THROWER TO THE NEAREST CRAFTSMAN SERVICE CENTEWDEPARTMENT IN

THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS

IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal fights, and you may also have other rights which

may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

/_ Look for this symbol to point out iroportant safety precautions. It means--

Z_ CAUTION: Always spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug to prevent accidental

starting when setting-up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards require
operator presence controls to minimize the
risk of injury. Your snow thrower is
equipped with such controls. Do not attempt

to defeat the function of the operator

)resence control under any circumstances.

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ATTENTIONI!! Become alertll! Your safety is Involved.

disconnect

California Proposition 65

WARNING:The

engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other

TRAINING

1. Read the operator's manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls

and the proper use of the snow thrower.
Know how to stop the snow thrower and
disengage the controls quickly.

2. Never allow children to operate the
snow thrower and keep them away

while it is operating. Never allow adults

to operate the snow thrower without
proper instruction. Do not car_ passen-

gers.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, padicularly small children and

pets.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
falling, especially when operating in

reverse.

reproductiveharm.

PREPARATION .

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
snow thrower is to be used and

remove all doormats, sleds, boards,

wires and other foreign objects. 5.

2. Disengage all clutches before starting
the engine (motor).

3. Do not operate the snow thrower
without wearing adequate winter outer
.garments. Wear footwear that will

=mprove footing on slippery surfaces. 6.

4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly
flammable.

(a) Use an approved fuel container.
(b) Never remove fuel tank cap or add

fuelto a running engine or hot 7.

engine.

(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with

extreme care. Never fill fuel tank

indoors .....

(d) Replace fuel tank cap securely 8.

and wipe up spilled fuel.

(e) Never store fuel or snow thrower

with fuel in the tank inside of a

building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark.

(f) Check fuel supply before each 9..

use, allowing space for expansion
as the heat of the engine (motor)

and/or sun can cause fuel to
expand. 10.

5. Use extension cords and receptacles
as specified by the manufacturer for all
snow throwers with electric drive

motors or electric starting motors.

6. Adjust the snow thrower height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

7. Never attempt to make any adjust- 11.
ments while the engine (motor)
is running (except when specifically

recommended by the manufacturer).

8. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower 12.
adjust to outdoor temperatures before

starting to clear snow.

9. Always wear safety glasses or eye 13.
shields during operation or while

performing an adjustment or repair to
protect eyes from foreign objects that

may be thrown from the snow thrower.

OPERATION ._ _ 14.

1. Do not operate this machine if you are

taking drugs or other medication which
can cause drowsiness or affect your 15.

ability to operate this machine.

2. Do not use this machine if you are
mentally or physically unable to

operate this machine safely. 16.

3. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the

discharge opening at all times.

Exercise extreme caution when operat-

ing on or crossing gravel drives, walks,
or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic.

After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine (motor), remove the wire from
the spark plug, disconnect the cord on

electric motors, thoroughly inspect the
snow thrower for any damage, and

repair the damage before restarting and

operating the snow thrower.

If the snow thrower should start to

vibrate abnormally, stop the (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. •

Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.

Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position, before

unclogging the auger/impeller housin9
or discharge guide, and when making

any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,

make certain the auger/impeller and a I '=
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect

the spark plug wire and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent acciden-

tal starting.
Take all possible precautions when

leaving the snow thrower unattended.
Disengage the auger/impeller, stop

engine, and remove key.
Do not run the engine indoors, except

when starting the engine and for
transporting the snow thrower in or out
of the building. Open the outside doors;

exhaust fumes are dangerous (contain-
ing CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODOR-

LESS and DEADLY GAS).
Do not clear snow across the face of

slopes. Exercise caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not attempt to

clear steep slopes.
Never operate the snow thrower without

proper guards, plates or other safety
protective devices in place_

Never operate the snow thrower near
glass enclosures, automobiles, window

wells, drep-offs, and the like without

proper adjustment of the snow
discharge angle. Keep children and pets

away.
Do not overload the machine capacity

by attempting to clear snow at too fast a
rate.

Never operate the snow thrower at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces,

Lookbehind and use care when

backing. . :' •
Never direct discharge at bystanders or

allow anyone in front of the snow
thrower.

17. Disengage power to the auged
impeller when snow thrower is

transported or not in use.

18. Use only attachments and accesso-

ries approved by the manufacturer
of the snow thrower (such as tire

chains, electric start kits, etc).

19. 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.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check shear bolts and other bolts

frequently for proper tightness to be
sure the snow thrower =sin safe

working condition.

2. Never store the snow thrower with

fuel in the fuel tank inside a

building where ignition sources are
present such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, and

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

3. Always refer to operator's manual
instructions for important details if

the snow thrower is to be stored for

an extended period.

4. Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.

5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes
after throwing snow to prevent freeze-

up of the auger/impeller.

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/_ WARNING: This snow thrower is for

use on sidewalks, driveways and other

ground level surfaces. _.
Caution should be exemi_ed while using on

steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE
SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES

ABOVE GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of

residences, garages, porches or other such
structures or buildings.

Contents of Parts Bag (actual size)
1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)

2 - Parts Bags (not shown)

* Non-Assembly Parts ere found In

the toolbox located on top of the
bett cover

*2 - Spare Shear Pine

*2 - Spare Spacers

5 - 11/32 Flatwashers

3 - Carriage Bolts,

5/16-18xl.00 In.

3 -Hex Nylon Nuts,

5/16-18

1- Shifter Knob 1 - Starter Motor Cord 10Ft.

1- Nut, 1/2-13 Hexlam

L

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B©

2-Screw,5/16-18 x 2 In'.

Pads

2 - Ignition Keys
{Attached to engine in

plastic bag)

THIS SNOW THROWER HAS A TRACK DRIVE SYSTEM EQUIPPED TO GIVE YOU

FREE-WHEELING CAPABILITY
If your snow thrower must be moved without the aid of the engine, it will be easier to pull

the snow thrower backward by the handles rather than pushing. For details on how to use
the free-wheeling capability, see the Track Drive/Frae-Wheel Feature paragraph in the

Operation section of this manual.
On start up, the track drive system may be ti_ghtbut wilt loosen up as the snow thrower is

used. After first use, check the track for tension and adjust if necessary. See the Track
Adjustment paragraph in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Check track

adjustment and fasteners regularly.

Z_ CAUTION: Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while assembling

snow thrower.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

1 - Knife tocutcarton and plasticties

2 - 1/2 inchwrenches (or adjustable

wrenches)

2 - 9116 inchwrenches (or adjustable

wrenches)

2 - 3/4 inchwrenches (or adjustable

wrenches)

1 - Pliers (to spread cotterpin)
1- Screwdriver

1 - Measuring tape or ruler

The figure below shows the snow thrower in

the shipping carton.

,in carton (not shown full size)

1 - container 5W30 oil

2 -Washer, Hvsptlk

The figure below shows the snow thrower

completely assembled.

References to the right or left hand side
of the snow thrower are from the viewpoint
of the operator's position behind the unit.

Auger(

lever

plate

2- Nut, 5/16-18 Reghex

1 - Snow Chute Assembly

drivelever

Chutedeflector

Clutch

handle

essemb_j

adjustskids

5

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER

' FROM CARTON

• Locate and remove container of 5W30 oil.

• Locate all parts packed separately and

remove from the carton.

NOTE: Place fuel stabilizer in a safe place

until needed for storage.

• * Remove and discard the packing matedal
from around the snow thrower.

• Cut all four comers of the carton from top
to bottom and lay the panels flat.

• Roll the snow thrower off the carton by

pulling on the lower handle. CAUTION:

DO NOT backover cables.

• Remove the packing material from

handle assemblyand plastic protector on
top of auger housing.

• Cut ties secudng the clutch control cables

to the lower handle.

TO INSTALLTHE UPPER HANDLE

AND CRANK ASSEMBLY

• Loosen, but do not remove the screw,

flatwasher, Iockwasher and hex nut in the

dght hand upper holes of the lower

handle. See next figure.

NOTE: Ifthe cables have become discon-

nected from the clutch levers, reinstall the
cables as shown in figure below.

NOTE: Position cable through slots on

shifter plate.

• Install hardware supplied in the parts bag
(Screws, flatwashers, Iockwashers, and
hex nuts) into lower holes on handles.
See figure above.

• Tighten screws in lower holes.

• Rotate upper crank rod into the operating

position. See figure below.

Upper Crank Upper handle

Rod In (Left hand)

• Upper handle
(Righthand)

Loosen,but

do not remove

16X2"

Screw

5/16" Look'washer

• Loosen, but do not remove the nylon

lock,nut on the eye bolt assembly in the
left hand upper holes of the lower handle.

See next figure.

• Cut tie secudng upper crank rod to the

lower crank rod.

• Cut tie holding shift rod to lower handle
and move shifter to the first gear.

• Raise upper handle into operating posi-

tion. Upper handle should be to the
outside of the lower handle.

NOTE: Make sure the cables are not
caught between the upper and lower handle

or on the gear select bracket.

Eye Bolt

End of Eye

Bolt

• Carefully remove cotter pin and clevis pin

from yoke end of upper crank rod assem-
bly as shown in figure below.

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UniversalJoint Pin

Upper
Crank

Rod

NOTE: If this removes the universal joint
and universal joint pin. Place universal

joint into yoke of upper crank rod lining up

large holes. Insert universal joint pin. (En-
sure opening in universal joint pin is in line
with small openings in universal joint.)

• While holding universal joint in place slide
the upper crank rod down through the
eye bolt until the universal joint will slide

into the yoke of the lower crank rod_

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• Lineupopenings,insertclevispinthrough
assemblyandsecurewithcotterpin.

Spreadendsofcotterpinto lockinplace.
Seefigurebelow.

__/ Universaljoint

Upper Crank Rod

• Tighten nut on eye bolt, keeping eye in

line with the rod while tightening the in-
side securely.

• Tighten screw in right hand upper hole.

TO INSTALL SHIFTER LEVER KNOB

• Thread the hex nut found in the parts bag

onto shifter lever. Thread the shifter lever
knob onto the threaded end of the shifter

lever until it is snug against the hex nut
and the lip is pointed away from the en-

gine. "Rghten hex nut against the bottom

of the shifter lever knob. See figure below.

TO ASSEMBLE SNOW CHUTE

• Tum crank assembly counterclockwise

until it stops.

• Locate three carriage bolts, flatwashers
and nuts (found in parts bag) from snow
chute flange. DO NOT remove carriage

bolt over worm gear.

• Position snow chute on snow chute flange

and align the three holes in the snow
chute with holes in the snow chute flange

as shown in figure below.

• Install carriage bolts from inside of chute
as shown in figure below, flatwashers and

nuts.

• "13ghtencarriage bolts securely. Be careful

not to overt'_hten. See figure below.

•Tum crank assembly clockwise and make
sure all carriage bolts are tight.

Locknut

.Snow Chute

Snow Chute Range

Hex Nut

ShifterLever

e Bolts

TO CHECWADJUSTCLUTCH

CONTROLCABLES

NOTE: Ifthe cables have become discon- The control cables attachedto the auger

nected, reinstall spring as shown in figure clutch lever and traction clutch lever as
below, shown in figure below may need to be ad-

4"Lgfree state justed before you use your snow thrower.

\ 3" Lgfree state nAuger drive For instructions on checking or adjusting

Traction _ '_ _ spnng the control cables, (See To Adjust Clutch

ddve _._._4 ._-_ _'_ /, Control Cables paragraph on page17),spdng.

Tractic_ndr'we Auger ddve ......... N

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'HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW

THROWER

• Your snow thrower is equipped with height
adjust skids (see second figure on page 5)
on the outside of the auger housing. To

adjust the skid height for different
conditions, (see To Adjust Skid Height

paragraph on page 17).

•/ CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new snow

thrower, to ensure that you receive the

best performance and satisfaction from this
quality product, please review the following

checklist:
v" All assembly instructions have been

completed. ..-

/ The discharge chute rotates freely.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

While learning how to use your snow
thrower, pay extra attention to the following

important items:
,/,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,// Make sure gas tank is filled properly

with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.

,/,/ Become familiar with all controls-their

location and function. Operate controls
before starting engine.

Auger Drive Lever- Starts and stops the
auger and impeller (snow gathering and
throwing).

Traction Drive Lever- Propels the snow
thrower forward and in reverse.

Speed Shifter Lever- Selects the speed of

snow thrower (6 speeds forward and 2
speeds reverse).

Crank Assembly - Changes the direction of
snow throwing through the discharge chute.

Chute Deflector - Changes the distance
the snow is thrown.

Discharge Chute - Changes the direction
the snow is thrown.

KIIck Pin - Changes the track drive from

normal to free-wheel drive, which allows the
unit to be transported easily without the en-

gine being started.
Weight Transfer System - When engaged

(by lifting up on the upper handle) it helps
keep the snow thrower in contact with the
ground, and reduces ride up on ice and
hard-packed snow. When roleased (by
pushing down on weight transfer pedal with
the ball of your foot), it eases steering of the

snow thrower.

Helght Adjust Skids - Adjusts the ground
clearance of the auger housing.

Ignition Key - Must be inserted to start the
engine.

Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the engine
manually.

Choke Control - Used to start a cold en-

gine.

Pdmer Button - Injects fuel dfrectly into the
carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold
weather.

Throttle Control - Controls the engine
speed.

Electric Starter Button - Used to start the

engine using the 120 V electric starter.
Shear Pins- Shear pins are designed to

break ( to protect the machine) if an object
becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use

of a harder bolt will destroy the protection
provided by the shear pin.

Toolbox - Spare shear pins and spacers

are located in toolbox.

KNOW YOURSNOWTHROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize
youmelf with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future

reference.

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Engine Engine Off Choke On Fast Slow Stop Fuel Oil
Start Run

insertto run ((_ ] engage

DriveClutch AugerClutch k,...) /electdc

Recoil Starter

Handle

Pdmer Button

Auger Lever

IDriveLever

Pdmer
Button

/start

Lever

Pedal

Toolbox

Height
Skids

Electric
Starter

Button

Throttle

IgniUon Control

Shear Pin

The operation of any snow thrower can re-

.suit in fol'eign objects being thrown into the

eyes, which can result in severe eye dam-
age. Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields while operating the snow thrower.
We recommend standard safety glasses or

a wide vision safety mask for over your
glasses, available at Craftsman Retail

Stores or Service Centers.

A_ CAUTION: Read owner's manual

before operating machine. Never direct
discharge toward bystanders. Release the

auger control bar and stop the engine
before unclogging discharge chute or auger
housing and before leaving the machine.

HOWTO USEYOUR SNOW

THROWER

TO STOPYOUR SNOWTHROWER

• To stop throwing snow, release the auger
drive lever (see last figure on this page).

• To stop the track, release the traction
drive lever (see last figure on this page).

• To stop the engine, push the throttle con-
trol lever to off and pull out (DO NOT

TURN) the ignition key, see figure below.

Ignition Primer Electdc
key

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BACKWARD

• To shift, release the traction drive lever

and move the speed shifter lever to the
speed you desire. Ground speed is deter-
mined by snow conditions. Select the
speed you desire by moving the speed

shifter lever into the appropriate area on
the speed selector.

Speeds 1, 2 - Wet, Hea_y, Extra Deep
Speed 3 - Light

Speed 4 - Very Light
Speeds 5, 6 - Transport only

• Engage the traction drive lever as shown
in figure below, left hand. As the snow

thrower starts to move, maintain a firm

hold on the handles, and guide the snow
thrower along the clearing path. Do not

attempt to push the snow thrower.

• To move the snow thrower backward,
move the speed shifter lever into first or

second reverse and engage the traction
drive lever (left hand).

IMPORTANT: Never move the speed shifter
lever while the traction lever is down.

TO THROW SNOW

• Push down the auger drive lever, see fig-

ure below.

• Release to stop throwing snow.

Recoilstarter

handle

control

control

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

•Tum the crank assembly to set the direc-

tion of the snow throwing.

• Loosen the wing knob on the chute de-

flector and move the deflector to set the
distance. Move the deflector (UP) for

more distance, (DOWN) for less distance.

Then tighten the wing knob, see figure

below.

knob

TractionDrive Lever Auger DriveLever

oft

Lefthand Right hand

TO USE WEIGHT TRANSFER SYS-

TEM

In hard packed or heavy snow conditions,

conventional snow throwers tend to ride up
and leave uneven mounds of snow behind.

For these conditions, your new tracked

snow thrower has a unique weight transfer

system (see first figure on page 11)
designed to minimize ride-up.

The weight transfer system engaged shifts
more weight to the auger housing. This

weight transfer keeps the snow thrower in
contact with the ground and reduces ride-up

on ice and snow.

lO

In lighter snow conditions or when trans-
porting, you should release the weight

transter system for edsier steering.

• To use the weight transfer system, lift up

on upper handle until bracket bolts snap
into place in upper slots of weight transfer

pedal.

• To release, hold upper handle firmly and

push down on the weight transfer pedal
with the ball of your foot.

NOTE: The weight transfer system will not
work if the auger housing height adjust

skids are adjusted to the highest position.

Upperhandle

Pedal Upper Slot

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
FILL OIL

NOTE: Engine may already contain some

residual oil Check frequently when filling the

crankcase.
This snow thrower was shipped with a con-

tainer of 5W30 motor oil. This oil must be
added to the engine before operating. Re-"
move the oil fill cap/dipstick and fill the
crank case to (FULL) line on dipstick (20

ounces) (see figure below). DO NOT

OVERFILL.

Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each

time you check the oil level.
For extreme cold operating conditions of

0°F and below, use a partial synthetic 0W30
motor oilfor easier starting.

Oil FiWDipstick

TRACK DRIVE/FREE-WHEEL

FEATURE

The track system on your snow thrower has

a ddve/free-wheel feature (see next figure)

which allows the unit to be transported

easily without the engine being started.

• To use free-wheeling, lift up the loop of
the kUck pin in the front track wheel and
pull the pin out. Install the pin through the

hole in the shaft outside of the track
wheel. Repeat on the opposite side of the

unit.

• To use normaLdrlve, liftthe loop of the
klick pin from the outside hole in the shaft.

Rotate the front track wheel until the hole

in the track wheel hub and the outside

hole in the shaft are in-line. Place pin

through the hole in the track hub. Repeat

on the opposite side of the unit.

NOTE: If unit does not move when engine

is started, check the pin locations. Pins on

both sides of unit should be in the normal
drive position for unit to move.

_OTE: Oil level must be

between fulland add

mark.

NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be used
to make starting easier in areas where the
temperature is 20 ° F. or lower.

FILL GAS

NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI-
FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA

AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS
FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to op-

erate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include
the following emission control system(s):

EM, TWC (if So equipped), include any user

adjustable features - therefore no other ad-
justmants are needed.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alco-

hol blended fuels (called gasohol or those
using ethanol or methanol) can attract

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moisture which loads to separation and for-
mationof acids during storage. Acidic gas

can damage tho fuel system of an ongine
while in storage.

To avoid engino probloms, the fuol system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Star the engino and let it run

until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty re-
sidual gasoline from the float chamber. Use

fresh fuel next season (see

Storage instructions on page 23 for addi-
tional information).

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-
age may occur.

Fill the fuel tank with a fresh, clean, un-

leaded regular, unloaded premium, or
reformulated automotive gasoline only. DO

NOT use leaded gasoline. Be sure that the

container you pour the gasoline from is
clean and free from rust or other foreign par-

ticles. Never use gasoline that may be stale
from long periods of storage in the con-

tainer.

Z_ CAUTION: Gasoline is flammable and

caution must be used when handling or stor-
ing it.

Do not fill fuel tank while snow thrower is
running, when it is hot, or when snow

thrower is in an enclosed area.

Keep away from open flame or an electrical
spark and DO NOT SMOKE while filling the

fuel tank.
NEVER till the tank completely. FILL THE

TANK to within 1/4" - 1/2" from the top to

provide space for expansion of fuel.
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a fun-

nel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before

starting the engine.
Store gasoline in a clean, approved con-

tainer and keep the cap in place on the con-
tainer.

TO STOP ENGINE

• To stop engine, move the throttlecontrol

lever to II (STOP) position and remove

key. Keep the key in a safe place. The

engine will not start without the key.
NOTE: DO NOT rum key.

TO START ENGINE (Electric Starter)

Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil.

The snow thrower engine is equipped with a

120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil

starter. Before starting the engine, be cer-
tain that you have read the following infor-

mation:
COLD START

• Be sure the auger drive and traction drive

levers are in the disengaged (released)

position.

• Move the throttle controRo _ (FAST)

position. See figure on page 9.

• Remove the keys from the plastic bag.

Insert one key into the ignition slot. Be

sure it snaps into place. DO NOT TURN

KEY. Keep the Second key in a safe
place.

• Rotate the choke knob to H choke On
position. See figure on page 9.

• Connect the power cord to the switch box

on the engine.

/_ CAUTION: This starter is equipped

with a three-wire power cord and plug and is
designed to operate on 120vott AC house-

hold current. It must be properly grounded
at all times to avoid the possibility of electri-

cal shock, which may be injurious to opera-
tor. Follow all instructions carefully as set
forth in the "To Start Engine" section. Deter-
mine that your house wiring is a three-wire

grounded system. Ask a licensed electri-
cian if you are not sure. If your house wire

system is not a three-wire system, do not
use this electric starer under any condi-

tions. If your system is grounded and a

three-hole receptacle is not available at the
point your starter will normally I_e used, one

should be installed by a licensed electrician.
When connecting 120 volt AC power cord,
always connect the cord to the switch box
on the engine first, then plug the other end

into the three-hole grounded receptacle.

When disconnecting power cord, always un-

plug the end in the three-hole grounded re-
ceptacle first.

• Plug the other end of the power cord into

a three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C.

receptacle.

• Push the primer button while covering the

vent hole as follows: (Remove finger
from primer button between primes).

See figure on page 9 for location.
Do not prime if temperature is above

50°F.

Two times if tempersture is 50°F to 15°F.

Four times if temperatlJre is below 15°F.

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• Pushdownonthestarterbuttonuntilthe
enginestarts.Donotcrankfor more than

10 seconds at a time. This electric starter
is thermally protected. If Overheated itwill

stop automatically and can be restarted
only when it has cooled to a safe

temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10

minutes is required).

• When the engine starts, release the

starter button and move choke lever to
"1/2 choke" position. When engine runs

smoothly, move choke lever to =No

Choke" Pos!tion.

• Disconnect the power cord from the
receptacle first and then from the switch

box on engine.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for sev-

eral minutes before blowing snow in tem-
peratures below 0°F.

• Run the engine at full throttle ,_ (FAST)

when throwing snow.

TO STOP ENGINE

• To stop engine, move the throttle control

lever to Q (STOP) position and remove
key. Keep the key in a safe place. The
engine will not start without the key.
NOTE: DO NOT turn key.

TO START ENGINE (Recoil Starter)

Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil.
The snow thrower engine is equipped with a

recoil starter. Before starting the engine, be
certain that you have read the following in-

formation:

COLD START

• Be sure the auger drive and traction drive

levers are in the disengaged (released)
position.

• Move the throttle control to '_ (FAST) po-
sition. See figure on page 9 for location.

• Remove the keys from the plastic bag. In-

sert one key into the ignition slot. Be sure

itsnaps into place. DO NOT TURN KEY.
Keep the second key in a safe place.

• Rotate the choke knob to H choke On

position. See figure on page 9.

• Push the primer button, see figure on page

9, while covering the vent hole as fallows:

(Remove finger from primer button be-

tween primes).

Do not prime if temperature is above
50oR

Two times if temperature is 50°F to

15°F.
Four times if temperature is below

15"1:.

• Pull the recoil starter handle rapidly. Do

not allow the handle to snap back, but al-
low it to rewind slowly while keeping a

firm hold on the starter handle.

• As engine starts warms up move choke

lever to "1/2 choke" position. When
engine runs smoothly, move choke lever

to "No Choke" Position.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm upfor
several minutes before blowing snow in

temperatures below 0°F.

• Run the engine at full throttle ,_p (FAST)

when throwing snow.

WARM START

If restarting a warm engine after a short

shutdown, leave choke at (OFF) and do

not push the primer button. If the engine

fails to start, follow the Cold Start instruc-
tions above.

FROZEN RECOIL STARTER
If the starter Is frozen and will not turn

engine:

• Pull as much rope out of the starter as

possible.

• Release the starter handle and let it snap

back against the starter.

If the starter still fails to tum engine, repeat

the two previous steps until the starter en-

gages. Then continue with the directions for
cold start.

To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil

starter and engine controls, proceed as fol-
lows after each snow removal job.

• With the engine running, pull the starter
rope hard with a continuous full arm

stroke three or four times. Pulling of
starter rope will produce a loud clattering

sound. This is not harmful to the engine

or starter.

• With the engine net running, wipe all
snowand moisture fromthe carburetor

coverin area ofcontrollevers.Alsomove
throttlecontrol,choke control,and starter

handle several times.

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