Craftsman 536.88644 manual Snow Throwing Tips, 001087J16

2.Release the starter handle and let it

snap back against the starter.

if the engine still fails to start, repeat the two previous steps until the engine starts. Then continue with the direc- tions for cold start.

To help prevent possible freeze-up of recoil starter and engine controls, pro- ceed as follows after each snow remov- al job.

1.With the engine running, pull the starter rope hard with a continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound. This is not harmful to the engine or starter.

2.With the engine not running, wipe all snow and moisture from the carbu-

retor cover in area of control levers. Also move throttle control, choke conftol, and starter handle several times.

gine indoors or in enclosed,

AARNING: Never run en- poorly ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and snow thrower.

The temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°R Avoid these areas.

DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to operate or be near snow thrower while it is operating.

to remove any item that may

A ARNING: Do not attempt become lodged in auger

without taking the following precau- tions:

•Release auger drive lever.

•Move throttle lever to stop posi- tion.

•Remove (do not turn) ignition key.

Disconnect spark plug wire.

Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge chute. Use a pry bar.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

1.For maximum snow thrower efficien-

cy in removing snow, adjust ground speed, NEVER the throttle. Go slower in deep, freezing or wet snow. If the wheels slips, reduce forward speed. The engine is de- signed to deliver maximum perfor- mance at full throttle and should be run at this power setting at all times.

2.Most efficient snow throwing is ac- complished when the snow is re- moved immediately after if falls.

3.For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each path previously taken.

4.The snow should be discharged down wind whenever possible.

5.For normal usage, set the skids so that the scraper bar is 1/8" above the skids. For extremely hard- packed snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so that the scraper bar touches the ground.

6.On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at 1-1/4" below the

scraper bar. See To Adjust Skid Height paragraph in the Service & Adjustments section of this manu- al. Rocks and gravel must not be picked up and thrown by the ma- chine.

7.After the snow throwing job has been completed, allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, which will melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine.

8.Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

9.Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from the entire snow

thrower, and flush with water (if pos- sible) to remove all salt or other chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.