Sears 536.885410, 143.804062 manual Safety Rules, Fuel .SAFETY

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SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND A 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 PRESENCE

CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

BEFORE USE

®Read the owner's manual carefully. Be thor- oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the snow thrower. Know how to stop the snow thrower and disengage the controls quickly.

®Do not operate the snow thrower without wear- ing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces°

®Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.

eThoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

eUse extension cords and receptacles as speci- fied by the manufacturer for all snow throwers with electric drive motors or electric starting motors°

®Use only attachments and accessories ap- proved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as tire chains, electric start kits, etco)

eNever 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.

eThis snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways, and other ground level surfaces. CAUTION should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE SNOW

THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE GROUND LEVEL such as reofs of residences, garages, porches or other such structures or buildings.

=Check shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition.

eDisengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine

®Adjust the snow.thrower height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.

®Let engine and snow thrower adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to Clear snow.

FUEL .SAFETY

eHandle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

e Use an approved fuel container.

® Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand,

® Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

®Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel,

eNever remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running engine or hot engine_

®Never store fuel or snow thrower with fuel in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

OPERATING SAFETY

®Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the snow thrower and keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the snow thrower without proper in- struction. Do not carry passengers.

®Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation orwhile performing an adjust- ment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower.

®Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic°

oDo not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

eExercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, es- pecially when operating in reverse.

®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 snowthrower without proper guards, plates or other safety protective de- vices in place.

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Contents 536.885410 Safety Rules Fuel .SAFETYSafety RU LES SafetyMaintenance Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents INDEXContents of Shipping Carton Asse L¥From Carton See Fig HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerTo Remove Snow Thrower To SET the Skid HeightTo CHECK/ADJUST Clutch Control Cables OPE AT O To Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo Control Snow Discharge To Throw SnowBefore Starting the ENGtNE To USE Weight Transfer SystemOperation FILL! ADD OILTo Start Engine OPEAtio Fill GASWarm Start Frozen StarterSnow Throwing Tips After First USE Genera L RECONMENDATiONSSnow Thrower AS RequiredLubrication TenanceEngine Spark PlugTo Adjust Scraper BAR Servmce Andadjust E TSTo Adjust Chute Crank Assembly To Adjust the Clutch Control Cables To Adjust BeltsRack Drive Belt To Replace BeltsAuger Drive Belt Serv Cean Adjustme TS To Adjust the Friction WheelService a Adjust E T$ To Replace Friction WheelService and Adjustme TS To Adjust TrackTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust or Replace Spark PlugOther Snow ThrowerEngine Dations Iservice Records ScheduleLubrbcation Chart ServuceTrouble Cause CorrectionCraftsman 20 Snow Thrower Craftsman Snow ThrowerCraftsman 20 Snow Thrower Part Name Craftsman 23 Snow Thrower NO. Part NO. Part Name 21 o 536.885410 PartPFTSMAH4=YL N6iH MODELNUMBER143.804062 RTSMAN 4oyCLEENGINE FT$ N 4=GCLEGmN Rewind Starter NOr When Ordering Repair PARTS, Always Owners UAL