Sears 247.88853 owner manual Safe Operation Practices, Training

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain

or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training

1.Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2.Be familiar with all controls and their operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage controls.

3.Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

4.Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5.Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, bystanders and the like.

6.Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

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

Preparation

1.Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.

2.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

3.Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose clothing, which could become entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

4.Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle for all units with electric start engines.

5.Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

6.Disengage all clutch levers before starting the engine.

7.Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is

running, except where specifically recommended in the operator’s manual.

8.Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.

9.To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes, which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a.Use only an approved gasoline container.

b.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

c.Never fuel machine indoors.

d.Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.

e.Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

f.Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion.

g.Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

h.If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.

i.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.).

j.Allow unit to cool for 5 minutes before storing.

Operation

1.Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/ impeller housing or discharge chute. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

2.The auger/impeller clutch lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury.

3.The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released.

4.Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working.

5.Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated

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Contents Snow Thrower Warranty Information Table of ContentsTraining Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance & Storage Hardware Pack Assembly Attaching Chute Crank Attaching ChuteAttaching Clutch Cables Attaching Turn Triggers Attaching Shift RodAuger Control Lamp WiringFinal Adjustments Chute Clean-Out ToolSkid Shoe Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresSkid Shoe Operation Knowing Your Snow ThrowerOperating Controls Before Starting Engine Stopping Snow ThrowerCold Start To Start EngineFill Oil Electric StarterRecoil Starter To Engage DriveTo Engage Augers To Throw SnowOperating Tips Before StoppingTo Stop The Snow Thrower Maintenance General RecommendationsLubrication Engine Maintenance Check V-BeltsCheck Friction Wheel Nearby areas may exceed 150o F65oC. Avoid these areas Spark PlugChecking Oil Level Changing OilAdjustments Service & AdjustmentsReplacing Belt ServiceCarburetor AugersPush Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to Changing Friction Wheel RubberDrive Belt Between the friction wheel plate. See FigureCarburetor Preparing the Engine OFF-SEASON StorageProblem Cause Remedy TROUBLE-SHOOTING777I20727 Labels List & LocationRepair Parts Key Description Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Polo Green Powder Black Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow ThrowerPage Key Part Description Qty Recoil Starter Carburetor Numero De Modelo Garantia DE InformaciónFuncionamiento Practicas Seguras DE OperacionCapacitación PreparaciónSu responsabilidad Mantenimiento & AlmacenamientoConjunto DE Ferreteria DE Ferreteria 20 x16-18 x Ensamblado Fijacion De La Canaleta Fijacion De La Manivela De La CanaletaCanaleta de descarga De la Pasador Casquillo plástico Manija de La canaletaManija SuperiorFijacion De Los Gatillos De Giro Fijacion De La Vara De CambiosCableado de la Lámpara Herramienta de limpieza de la canaletaAjustes Finales Operacion Conociendo a su expulsor de nieveConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Antes de poner en marcha el motor Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveLlenado De Aceite Para Poner En Marcha El MotorComo Apagar El Motor Enganche De La PropulsionManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Herramienta de limpieza de canale Broche de cabello Enganche De Las Espirales Sin FinPresion De La Ruedas Consejos De OperacionEje De Engranajes MantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales LubricacionVerificar La Rueda De Fricción Verificar Las Correas EnBujia Mantenimiento Del MotorAceite De Motor Cambio De AceiteService & Ajustes ServiceAjustes Plancha Raspadora Y Zapatas Deslizantes Reemplazo De La CorreaCorreas de la espiral sin fin Nota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Correa propulsoraCubrierta del propulsor Cambio De La Goma De La Rueda De FriccionCarburador Carburador Drenaje del tazón Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del motor Preparación del Expulsor de NieveTabla DE Localizacion DE Fallas Problema Causas Accion correctoraSears Parts & Repair Center Canada