Craftsman 536.8818 manual Limited TWO-YEAR Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower, It Means--Attention

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WARRANTY STATEMENT

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STORAGE

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SAFETY RULES

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE . ,.

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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS ....

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REPAIR

PARTS

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ASSEMBLY

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ENGINE

REPAIR PARTS

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OPERATION

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SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL)

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MAINTENANCE

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LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

If this Craftsman Snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap- plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover the following:

Items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, drive belts and shear pins.

Repair necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts

and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW

THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179

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IT MEANS--ATTENTION!!!

BECOME ALERTt!! YOUR

SAFETY

IS INVOLVED.

OOK FOR THIS SYMBOL

TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS.

nect the spark plug wire

,_ WARNING: Always discon- and place it where it cannot

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and

make contact with spark plug to prevent accidental starting during:

certain vehicle components contain or emit Preparation, Maintenance, or Stor-

chemicals known to the State of California to

age of your snow thrower.

cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-

 

 

 

 

 

ductive

harm.

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT:

Safety

standards

re-

Battery

posts,

terminals

and related

accessories

quire operator

presence

controls

to

contain

lead

and lead

compounds,

chemicals

minimize

the

risk of injury. Your snow

known to the

State of California to cause

cancer

thrower

is equipped with

such controls.

and birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

Do not attempt to defeat the function

of

WASH

HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

 

 

the operator presence control under

any

 

 

 

 

 

 

circumstances.

 

 

 

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Contents Crrftsmrni Become ALERTt!! Your Limited TWO-YEAR Warranty on Craftsman Snow ThrowerIT MEANS--ATTENTION Wash Hands After HandlingOperation TrainingPreparation HandlesWalkneverrun Maintenance and StorageControl and Operating Symbols Safety Warning Symbols StarterContents of Parts BAG Actual Size To Remove Snow Thrower AssemblyTools Required for From CartonTo Assemble the Handle and Crank Assembly HOW to SET the Length of the Cables HOW to Assemble the Chute DeflectorHOW to SET the Skid Height Checklist Speed Shifter Lever Selects Know Your Snow ThrowerAuger Drive Lever Starts and stops Electric Start Button if so equippedTo Stop Your Snow Thrower Can occurFuels called gasohol or Before Starting the EngineTo Add Oil To Stop Engine Position. Backfire or engine damage can occurHow To Start a Cold Engine Der any conditionsHow To Start a Warm Engine Frozen StarterTo Remove Snow from Auger Snow Throwing TipsCompleteregular Hours Hours SeasonAuger Drive Belt Engine Specifications Snow ThrowerPower Ratings Chain Lubrication Every 25 HoursEngine LubricationHeight adjustment skids, located on To Adjust Skid HeightTo Adjust Scraper BAR HOW to Remove Snow Hood Remove screw from belt cover. Remove belt cover see Figure Traction Drive BeltAuger Drive Belt HOW to Replace the Belts How To Remove the Auger Drive BeltLoosenBoltsiiiiiiii Plate must How To Remove Traction Drive BeltRemove the traction drive spring SwingAuger Drive Cable Adjustment Belt Guide AdjustmentHOW to Check Adjust the Cables Remove the bottom panel Traction Drive Cable AdjustmentJustment bracket until the Z hook can be removed Size HOW to Adjust or Replace the Friction WheelHow To Check The Friction Wheel How To Replace The Friction Wheel Tion. Also, make sure the two Erly installed in the originalMake sure the washers are Washers Are properly aligned With Actuator armsHOW to Replace Auger Shear Bolt Protect the machine, use Shear boltsOther HoUoIo To dischargeSears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions Defects Warranty CoverageOwners Warranty Responsibilities California and United States EmissionFue!MeteringSystem Moderate \ \ Key Description Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Frame Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Gear Case 322Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Drive LF Axle Swing Plate YZ Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Discharge Chute Nylock Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Auger Housing Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Handle 31X.58X.08 Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Chute ROD Assembly Yoke ROD Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Shift Yoke 678 772 770771 7780410108L Briggs & Stratton Engine 742 615694168 Piston 699510399269 692786287 Assemblies include all parts shown in frames347 333 697929334 3562o¸i¸¸ 318 51.,=o692555300 5280410108L 100 MANTENtMIENTO GARANTiASiMBOLOSINTERNACIONALES Reparacinde AVERiAS Siempre desconectaCapacitacion PreparacionoperacionPerficies Sobre EL Nivel DEL Suelo MantenimientoAlmacenamiento SiMBOLOS DE Control Y Operacion Abajo Arriba Izquierda Derecha Importante PeligroContenido DE LA Bolsa DE Partes Tamaiio Real Tines de ajuste de altura, van suje Como Sacar EL Quitanieves DE LA CajaHerramientas Necesarias Como Ensamblar EL Mango Y EL CON Junto DE LA Manivela Figura Perno ArandelaApriete Demasiado Como Ensamblar EL DeflectorDEL Tubo DE Descarga C6MO Ajustar LOS Patines DE AlturaLista DE Revision Boton de arranque electrico si la unidad Io Conozca SU QuitanievesPalanca de propulsi6n de la barrena Comoavanzary Retroceder Comodetenerel QuitanievesComocontrolarla Descargade LanzamientodenieveAntesde Encenderel Motor CombustibleParadadelmotor ArranquedelmotorC6m0hacerarrancarel motorenfri0 La manija de arranque manual has Arranque CongeladoComoquitarla Nievey Escombrosatascadosdela Barrena Consejos Sobre EL Lanzamiento DE NieveDespues DE Cada USO Responsabilidades DEL Propietario Registrosde ServicioRecomendaciones Generales La placa del disco de propulsion Motor EspecificacionesquitanievesBarrena Motor H, oC6MO Ajustar LOS Patines DE Altura Como Desmontar LA Instale la Ilave de 8eguridadRreas Ajuste DE LAS CorreasC6MO Reemplazar LAS CO Correa de propulsionDe laba- rrena Retire Oaja del Motor AIojamiento de la barrena NOTA. Si la tranemieion no fun Como desmontar la correa de propulsionConecte e! reeorte de propulsion Quite el reeorte de propulsionAjuste del cable de propulsi6n de la barrena FiguraMin , pig Ajustes DEL Cable DE PropulsionJale el cable de propulsi6n per el eoporte de ajuste Ponga la palanca de cambio de C6MO Ajustar O Reemplazar LA Rueda DE FRICCI6NComo revisar la rueda de friccion Tamaro Ilanta DietanciaComo reemplazar la rueda de friccion Perno Alojamiento de la barrena 4. FiguraFigura Arandela Cojinetes Como Reemplazar LOS Pernos DE Seguridad DE LA Barrena Otras Indicaciones QU Itani EvesMotor Descarga la nieve ProblemaLa unidad no se Puede propulsar a si misma Responsabilidades del Propietario de la Garantia 0410108L Moderado ProlongadoYour Home