Craftsman C950-52930-0 owner manual Rules for Safe Operation, Preparation

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

IMPORTANT

spark plug to prevent accidental starting during: Preparation, Maintenance, or Storage of your

_1 ARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with snow blower.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND SNOW BLOWER DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL

TRAINING

1.Read the operating and service instruction manual care- fully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

2.Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never al-

low adults to operate the equipment without proper in- struction.

3.Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu- larly small children and pets.

4.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 and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

2.Disengage all clutches before starting the engine.

3.Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

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

(a)Use an approved fuel container.

(b)Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

(c)Filt fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

(d)Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.

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. For all units with electric starting motors use electric starting extension cords certified CSA/UL. Use only with a receptacle that has been installed in accordance with local inspection authorities.

6.Adjust the auger housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surface.

7.Under no circumstances should any adjustments be made while the engine is running (except when specifi- cally recommended by manufacturer).

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

9.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during opera- tion or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect

eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.

OPERATION

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

2.Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden haz- ards or traffic.

3.Never discharge snow onto public roads or near moving traffic.

4.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect snow blower for any damage, and repair the damage before re- starting and operating the snow blower.

5.If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the en- gine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

6.Stop the engine and remove spark plug wire whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the augedlmpeller housing or discharge chute and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

7.When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/Impeller and all moving parts have stopped and all controls are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

8.Take all possible precautions when leaving the snow blower unattended. Disengage the auger/impeller, shift to neutral, stop engine, and remove key.

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Contents PrintedinU.S.A 001008J 12/13/99Sears Canada INC., TORONTO, Ontario M5B 2B8 Rules for Safe Operation PreparationMaintenance and Storage Wheeled Snow Blower Maintenance AgreementOwners Information Table of Contents Contents of Shipping Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Parts Bags ContentsUnpacking Snow Chute Assembly Upper Handleand Crank Assembly Connect Control Cable SpringsSpeed Select Lever Remote Chute Control Knob Engine and Snow Blower Operating Controls Engine operating controls and their functions are as followsSnow Blower Operation Wheel Lock OUT PIN Fill GAS Temperature Type of OILBefore Starting Engine OOFWarm Engine Start Recoil Starter Minutes before blowing snow in temperatures below 0OFTo Start Engine Cold Engine Start Recoil StarterRemove finger from primer vent hole between USE of Electric StarterCold Engine Start Electric Starter See no TAG and Figure PushesWarm Engine Start Electric Starter Start EngineOperating Tips Recoil StarterProcedure Service RecommendationsService Recommendations After Each USEAS Required Customer ResponsibilitiesSnow Blower Lubrication AT StorageDisc Drive Plate Clean all excess greaseLubrication Every 25 Hours DiscEngine SAE Viscosity GradesTo Adjust Skid Height ADJUSTMENT/REPAIRAuger Housing Height Adjustment To Adjust Scraper BAR Auger Drive Belt Belt AdjustmentTraction Drive Belt Belt Replacement Auger Drive Belt see FigureBelt Guide Adjustment Cable Adjustment Traction Drive and Auger DriveFriction Wheel Adjustment If an adjustment is required, proceed as followsFriction Wheel Replacement Auger Shear Bolt Replacement Spark Plug Adjustment see FigureFireARNINGorflame.Drain gasoline outdoors, away from StorageOFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Shooting Chart Problem Look For RemedyDescription De piece Key No. NOsur ie SchemaDescriptionENGINE/ Moteur Drive COMPONENTS/ Batide Montagedu Moteur Key No. NOsur le SchemaDescription Drive COMPONENTS/ B.&,TIDE Montagedu Moteur108 111 109 140 Schema Description De pieceFrame Componentsi Bati 103 145 NOsur ieGear Casei BOiTER 340524 525 Auger Housingi VIS Sans FIN482 DISCHARGECHUTE/ DI=FLECTEURDE Goulotte 603Wheelsi Roue 673Headlighti Montagedu Phare 621 622 632 627 623 NOsurieHandle ! Poignie Sur le Controlpaneli Panneaude Commande HexnylSchema Description Electric Starter / ElectriqueChute ROD / Goulotte Tige 855862 850996 971 Remotechute CONTROL/ Diflecteurde Goulotte992 994 995 Decals / Autocollants 827 826282 NOsurie SchemaDescription Palier27915A Rf .27272A GL20A 37 0 RingNOsurie Schema Description Key No. No surie SchemaDescription RingOOIOO8J Serial No Blower Model DecalEngine Model Decal Service and Repair Parts Swars Swars Sears INC., TORONTO, Ontario M5B 2B8Conseils DE Securite Entretien ET Remisage Responsabilitis DU Client Avis AU ClientContrat Dentretien Garantie Limitie DE 2 ANS Pour LE CHASSE-NEIGE CraftsmanTables DES Matii RES Carton Dexpedition MontageOutils Requis Pour LE Montage SAC DE Pieces ContenantDfballage Montage DE LA Goulotte Branchement DES Cables DE Commande Montage DE LA Poignee Superieure ET DE LA ManivelleSgLECTEUR DE Vitesse Poignfe DE Commande DU Dfversoir Distance Levier de commande du ddflecteur b distance- Pousser Commandes DU Moteur ET DU CHASSE-NEIGEVoir Figure Les commandes du moteur et leurs fonctions sont UtilisationRouge Utilisation DU CHASSE-NEIGERemarque BlancGoupille DE Blocage DE Roue Niveaux DE Viscositi SAE Avant LA Mise EN Marche DU MoteurAvant Larrit Remplir DessenceMise EN Marche DU Moteur Chaud Mise EN Marche DU MoteurDemarreur .&.CORDE Utilisation DU Dfmarreur Flectrique Don de la prise residentielle dabord 001008JRemarque Un moteur chaud peut tre mis en marche Mise EN Marche DU Moteur Chaud DieMarreur Conseils Dutilisation Ddmarreur & cordeProcfdure Calendrier DentretienCalendrier Dentretien Apres Chaque UtilisationLubrification Avant Remisage CHASSE-NEIGEComme Requis Lubrification -TOUTES LES 10 HeuresLubrification Toutes LES 25 Heures Plateau de commande du disqueResponsabilites DE Client Pour lubrifierSauf MoteurRemarque Lhuile se vidange mieux Iorsquelle est chaude Pour rdgler les patins procdder comme suit REGLAGES/REPARATIONSRfglage DES Patins Courroie DE LA VIS Sans FIN Courroie DE Commande DES RouesReglage DES Courroies Remplacement DES Courroies Courroie DE LA VIS Sans FIN Voir FigureReglage DES Guide DE Courroie Voir Figure Rdglage ventuel voir FigureReglage DU Disque DE Friction Si un rdglage est ndcessaire, procdder comme suitRemplacement DU Disque DE Friction Remplacement DES Boulons DE Cisaillement DE LA VIS Sans FIN Remisage Remisage Hors SaisonTableau DE Diagnostic Problfme Cause RemfdeComment Obtenir DES PI#CES DE Rechange De srieEntretien ET Pieces DE Rechange Composez LE