Craftsman 536.8852 operating instructions Warm Start, Frozen Starter, Snow Throwing Tips

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WARM START

If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and do not push the primer button. If the en-

gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start instructions.

FROZEN STARTER

If the starter is frozen and will not turn engine:

1.Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.

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 control, and starter handle several times.

gine indoors or in enclosed,

_b WARNING: 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 F. 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

_L ARNING: Do not attempt become lodged in auger

without taking the following precau- tions:

Release auger drive lever. Move the ignition lever to the stop position to stop the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire.

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

SNOW THROWING TIPS

1.When the handle is raised, the au-

ger blades will engage the ground and the snow thrower will move for-

ward. When the auger drive lever is released, the auger blades will stop. If the blades do not stop, see "How

To Adjust The Auger Drive Cable" in the Service And Adjustment section.

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 previous path.

4.Whenever possible, discharge the snow down wind.

5.The distance the snow will be dis- charged can be adjusted by moving the discharge chute deflector. Raise the deflector for more distance or lower the deflector for less distance.

6, In windy conditions, lower the chute deflector to direct the discharged

snow close to the ground where it is less likely to blow into unwanted areas.

7.For safety and to prevent damage to the snow thrower, keep the area to be cleared free of stones, toys and other foreign objects.

8.Do not use the auger propelling fea- ture when clearing gravel or

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Contents Snow Thrower Horse Power Displacement 10 cu, Fuel Tank Quart Spark P ug Product SpecificationsGeneral Recommendations Training Maintenance and Storage Let++ IIo A-q Tools Required Contents of Parts Bag actual sizeZAIild ChecklistAuger Drive Lever Starts and stops the auger Know Your Snow ThrowerDischarge Chute Changes thedirecdon the snowisthrown Choke Control Used to start a coldHOW to Throw Snow HOW to Move ForwardTo Stop Your Snow Thrower To Control Snow DischargeDipstick. do not overfill. See Figure Fill OILFill GAS HOW to Stop the Engine HOW to Start the EngineBefore Starting the Engine Cold StartFrozen Starter Warm StartSnow Throwing Tips Whenever possible, discharge the snow down windWET Packed Snow DRY and Average SnowSnow Banks and Drifts Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartAfter Each USE HOW to Remove the Belt Cover HOW to Remove the TOP CoverRemove the screws a and nuts B from the belt cover AFigure10Not Overfill HOW to Change the Engine OILSpark Plug No tension on the idler arm HOW to Adjust Auger Drive CableTurn the adjuster nut See HOW to Adjust TheaugerbrakeHOW to Remove Auger Drive Belt To install the auger, reverse the above steps HOW to Remove the AugerAuger Housing To Adjust or Replace the Spark Plug To Adjust the CarburetorTo adjust Other Snow ThrowerTroublecause CorrectionDifficult starting Water or dirt in fuelsystemFOO1072M25