Craftsman C950-52943-0 Checkand Replace Spark Plug, ADJUSTSKiD Height, Repairs or adjustments

MAINTENANCE

Checkand Replace Spark Plug

Checkthesparkplugeverytwenty-five(25)hours.Replacethesparkplug

(Figure31)if theelectrodesarepittedorburnedorif theporcelainis cracked.

1.Removesnowhood(see"RemovetheSnowHood"section).

2.Cleansparkplugandresetgapperiodically.

3.Cleanareaaroundsparkplugbasebeforeremoval,to preventdirt fromenteringengine.

4.Replacesparkplugif electrodesarepittedor burnedor if porcelainis cracked.

5.Cleansparkplugby carefullyscrapingelectrodes(donotsandblast orusewirebrush).

6.Besuresparkplugis cleanandfreeof foreignmaterialCheckelec.- trodesgapwithawirefeelergaugeandresetgapto 0.030"(0.76ram) if necessary.

7.Beforeinstallingsparkplug,coatthreadslightlywithgraphitegrease to insureeasyremoval.

8.Tightenplugfirmlyinto engine.Iftorquewrenchis available,tighten plugto 18-23ft-lbs (24.4-31.2Nm).

_	ARNING:Always turn unit off, remove ignitionkey,
	and disconnectthe spark plug wire before making any
	repairs or adjustments.

ADJUSTSKiD HEIGHT

Thissnowthroweris equippedwithtwoheightadjustskids,securedto the outsideoftheaugerhousing.Theseelevatethefrontofthesnowthrower.

Whenremovingsnowfromahardsurfaceareasuchasa paveddriveway orwalk,adjusttheskidsupto bringthefrontofthesnowthrowerdown.

Whenremovingsnowfromrockor unevenconstruction,raisethefrontof thesnowthrowerbymovingtheskidsdown.Thiswill helpto prevent rocksandotherdebrisfrombeingpickedupandthrownbytheaugers.

To adjustskids, proceed as follows:

1.Placeablock(equalto heightfromgrounddesired)underscraperbar nearbutnotunderskid.

2.Loosenskidmountingnuts(A, Figure32)andpushtheskid down (B)until it touchestheground.Retightenmountingnuts.

3.Setskidonothersideatsameheight.

NOTE:Make sure that snow thrower is set at same height on both sides.

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ReplacingSparkPlug Figure 31

WARNING:Be certain to maintain proper ground clearance for your particular area to be cleared. Objects such as gravel, rocks, or other debris, if struck by the impeller, may be thrown with sufficientforce to cause personalinjury, propertydamage, or damage to the snow thrower.

AdjustingSkidHeight Figure 32

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