Craftsman C950-52943-0 owner manual Cleara Cloggeddischargechute, Operatingtips

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CLEARA CLOGGEDDISCHARGECHUTE

,_ WARNING:Handcontactwith the rotating impeller inside the dischargechute is the most common cause of

injury associated with snow throwers. Never clear or

unclog dischargechute with your hands, or while engine is running. Fingers can quickly become caughtand traumatic amputation or severe lacerationcan result.

o SHUTOFFTHEENGINE!

,,Wait10secondsto besurethatthe impellerbladeshavestopped rotating.

,' Alwaysuseaclean-outtool,notyourhands.

Aclean-outtool(A,Figure23)isattachedto eitherthehandleorthetopofthe augerhousingUsetheclean.-outtooltoremovesnowfromtheaugerhousing.

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Clean-OutToolFigure23

OPERATION

OPERATINGTIPS

1.Mostefficientsnowthrowingis accomplishedwhensnowis removed immediatelyafterit falls.

2.Forcompletesnowremoval,slightlyoverlapeachswathpreviouslytaken.

3.Snowshouldbedischargeddownwindwheneverpossible.

4.Fornormalusage,setthe skids1/8 inch(3 mm)belowthe scraper

bar.Forextremelyhard-packedsnowsurfaces,the skidsmaybead- justedupwardto ensurecleaningefficiency.

5.Ongravelorcrushedrocksurfaces,theskidsshouldbesetat 1-1/4 inch(32mm)belowthescraperbar(see"AdjustSkidHeight"inthe MAINTENANCEsectionof this manual)Rocksandgravelmustnot. bepickedupandthrownbythemachine.

6.Afterthesnowthrowingjobhasbeencompleted,allowtheengineto idlefor afewminutes,to meltsnowandiceaccumulatedonthe

engine.

7.Cleanthesnowthrowerthoroughlyaftereachuse.

8.Removeiceandsnowaccumulationandall debrisfromtheentire snowthrower,andflushwithwater(if possible)toremoveall saltor

otherchemicalsWipesnowthrowerdry..

9.Beforestartingsnowthrower,alwaysinspectaugersandimpellerfor iceaccumulationand/ordebris,whichcouldresultin snowthrower damage.

10.Checkoil levelbeforeeverystart.Makesurethe oil is attheFULL markontheoil fill cap/dipstick.

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Contents You must read Understand this owners UnitSerial No Engine Date PurchasedTelephone Tableofcontents Safety Alert Symboland SignalWords Hazard Symbols and MeaningsDAHGER- Amputation Hazard Control Symbols on Equipment OperatorsafetyReadthe Manual Discharge ChuteFuel Handling Operationand EquipmentSafetyWhentransportingequipment TransportwithfueltankEMPTY,orwithfuelshut-offvalveOFEMoving Parts Engine SafetyThrown Objects ChildrenMaintenanceand Storage Part Ho Shift Decal Auger ControlDecal EngineDecals Part HoTractionControl Decal ProductID HumberToolsrequiredforassemblycontentsof SHiPPiNGCARTON AssemblyUnpackingthe Snowthrower Clutch Control Cables RemovethepackingmaterialfromthehandleassemblyLowerhandle Upper HandleAssembly CrankAssemblyFigure5Check the Cables Checkthe CablesSpeed Select Lever Assembly Shifter HandleShift Lever and Bracket Control Paneland Shifter Bracket HeadlightAssembly Headlight AssemblyRemovethe nutA, andIockwasherBfromthecarriage boltC ShowninR 1 Featuresand ControlsSnowthrowerand Enginecontrols SnowthrowercontrolsEnginecontrols EngineControlsUP DisengagePosition Operatethe SnowthrowerSnow thrower is clear of bystandersor obstacles Poor ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains CarbonCarelessly TRACTIONLOCKPiNSReleasethetractiondriveclutchleverB Below, use a synthetic5W30 motor oil for easier startingPower receptacle When handling or storing gasoline. Turnengine offEngine or significantly reducethe performance Start the EngineRapidlyto avoid kickback InsertingSafetyKeyOr a similarly qualified personto avoid a hazard Stop the EngineOperatingtips Cleara CloggeddischargechuteSafety Checkto MakeSure AugerBladeStopsWithin SecondsAfterRightEngine ChuteRotationGear LubricatingAugerGearBox EquivalentMaximum3.-1/4 ounces,92gramsshouldbeusedFull CheckCrankcaseOil Level OilDrainPlug MaintenanceRemove the Snow Hood ConnectingChokeControlKnob SnowThrowerEngineRepairs or adjustments ADJUSTSKiD HeightTo adjustskids, proceed as follows Checkand Replace Spark PlugTractionDrive Belt Auger Drive BeltTightennut Auger Drive Cable CheckandadjustthecablesTractionDrive Cable TractionDriveCable CheckAdjustmentofTractionDriveCableAny cover or guard is removed AUGERSHEARPiN ReplacementIncorrectly Cause an increasein air pressure resulting in anLUBRICATEHE× Shaftand Chains OffseasonstorageRemovefromstorage During storageTROUBLESHOOT/NG Problem LookforTROLIBLESHOOT/NG Problem Lookfor RemedyWARRANT/ES Maintenance Agreement Intermediate EnginePower Rating Information Page PTS RepairPartsSeeTraction DriveGroup Craftsman 27 Snowthrower C950-52943-O Engine & FrameEngine Frame Craftsman 27 Snowthrower C950-52943-0Footnotes Traction Drive Traction Drive Auger Housing 16 X 3/4 Discharge Chute Chute Assembly Handle Assembly Handle Upper Chute Rod 852-7Assembly Yoke & ROD Control Panel Description Control PanelDecals Decals Gear Case QTY Description REF noWheels Wheels Headlight 623629 630 Footnotes PTS Replacement Engine 742 692564Ring MSC000099 Assemblies include all parts shown in frames 472 791948 Knob-Choke Shaft 104 694918 694874 Gasket-Intake 137 698781 Gasket-Float604 r 564 604A 694867 Spring-Governor 505 691251 Nut Red 695307 Spring Control Lever Governed Idle 562 793216 Bolt694864 Lever Governor Control Control Lever 699047 Guard-Flywheel 597 691696 78 %696710 Pawl Friction Plate1005 792576 Wire Assembly 1119 699772 Screw 793206 Wire-Stop 1009 795012 Screw795909 Motor-Starter 735 795901 Cord-Starter 492341 Armature-Magneto 851 692424 Terminal-SparkSnow Hood Assemblies 391086s Seal-Oil 358 795201 Gasket Engine Briggs & Stratton Model 20M114-O141-E1Needle Nut, 1/2 ScrewWrench & Fastener Size Guide Manueln R6vA07/2009 Num6ro de s6rie Souffleuse neige Num6ro de modeleNum6ro de s6rie Dale dachal Adresse du magasin dachal VilleUtilisation Sicuriti DE Lopirateur AssemblageEntretien ReiviisageSymboledalertede scurit6 et rootsde signal Renseignementset symbolesde dangerDAHGER- Risque damputatien Lecturedu manuel Symbolesde commandesur YequipementCuritSimalut,is. oumalentretenue,cecie tre SecuritedeloperateurS6curit6de moteur 0bjets projet6sEnfants ResulteralamortoublessuregraveS6curit6du moteur suivre Efltretienet entreposage Explosionetfeupeuenr6sulterHlllll!ff!l,, LamiseenmarchedumoteurproduitdelachaleurLes Arrire du carter du moteur CommandodeCouteau Souffleuseaneige Clesde1/2 pouceoudes amolette 4-20 x 1.75 Vis EntretoisePommeau Rep6rezet retirezlesacdepiecesd6tach6es DeballageMontagedelapoignee Superieureet DELAIViANIVELLEMontagede la manivelle Poignedu slecteur devitesses MontagedelasilecteurdevitesseMontagedu phare Montagede la goulotteFiemafique Ne pas deplacer le levier de vitesse alors que FONCTION$ET COMMA/l/DESBouchondhuilede rernpiissagejauge dhuiiealiong Commandesde moteur COlVlIVlANDESDU IVlOTEURUtilisationdela Souffleusea NEiGE Leviersde commandeD6marrerlemoteurVoir. 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