Craftsman 536.88521 DRY and Average Snow, WET Packed Snow, Product Specifications

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SNOW THROWING TIPS

This snow thrower will propel itself forward when the handle is raised

enough to cause the auger blades to contact the ground. The auger should stop when auger control bar is released, If it does not, refer to Adjust Auger Control Cable paragraph on page 12.

For most efficient snow throwing, turn the discharge chute deflector to throw snow downwind, and slightly overlap each swath. In light snow take up to a full cut and in heavy snow take less than a full cut.

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

In windy conditions, Iower the chute deflector to direct discharged snow close to the ground where it is less likely to blow into unwanted areas.

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

Do not use the auger propelling feature when clearing gravel or crushed rock driveways. Move the handle down to raise the auger slightly.

The allowable forward speed of the snow thrower is dependent on the depth and weight of the snow. Experience will establish the most effective method of using the snow thrower under different conditions.

DRY AND AVERAGE SNOW

Snow up to eight inch depth can be removed rapidly and easily by walking at a moderate rate. For snow or drifts of a

greater depth you may find it desirable to slow your pace to allow the discharge chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly as the auger receives the snow.

Plan to have the snow discharged in the direction the wind is blowing.

WET PACKED SNOW

Move slowly into snow of this condition. The greater the depth, the slower you should go. When it appears that the wet, packed snow is causing the auger to slow down and the chute to clog, back off and begin a series of short jabs into the snow. These short back and forth, 4 to 6 inch, jabbing motions will "belch" the snow from the chute.

SNOW BANKS AND DRIFTS

In snow of greater depth than the unit, use the jabbing technique described above. Turn the discharge chute away from the snow bank. More time will be

required to remove snow of this type than level snow.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSE POWER: 5HP

DISPLACEMENT:

8.46 cu. in.

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1.62 quart (unleaded)

FUEL/OIL MtX RATIO: 40:!

(3.2 oz. of air- cooled engine 2 cycle oil specified for 40:1 per 1 gal. of gas)

SPARKPLUG:

Champion

RCJ8Y

 

(Gap .030)

or

 

Equivalent

 

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Contents SEARS, Roebuck and CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A 761893 07/27/98Engine exhaust from this product Limited TWO-YEAR Warranty on Craftsman Snow ThrowerBefore USE Deadly GAS Fuel SafetySafe Storage REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTSSAFETY To Remove Snow Thrower from Carton ChecklistAll assembly instructions have been Completed To Assemble the Snow ThrowerChokeButton Chute Control Lower Handle Chute DeflectorPrimer Button Injects fuel directly into Before Starting Engine S. I Imperzal s.I. MetricTo USE Auger Propel Action Fill GASTo Start Engine Electric Start Gasoline and OIL MixtureTo Stop Engine Cold StartWarm Start To Stop EngineTo Start Engine Recoil Start WET Packed Snow Product SpecificationsDRY and Average Snow Snow Throwing TipsRecords Customer Responsibilities ServiceLubrication Chart Lubrication AS Required Spark PlugTo Adjusttheaugercontrol Cable Carburetor AdjustmentTo Adjust the Chute Crank Assembly To Remove TOP CoverTo Remove Belt Cover To Adjust Brake PADScrews to be Boltsto beremoved from Top removedfrom To Replace the Auger To Replace the Drive BeltLeft F#ame Engine Service Push the spark plug wire onto the spark plugAdjust Engine Speed Carbu Drain Right side view Engine Snow Thrower StorageEngine Storage OtherCorrection Adjust auger control cableTrouble CauseCraftsman 21 5H.P. Snow Thrower Electric Start AssemblyPart Name Oraftsman 21 5H.P. Snow Thrower ENGINE/DRIVE AssemblyPart Name Frame Assembly Discharge Chute AssemblyBelt Cover Assembly 540 48152010 51oHandle Assembly Craftsman 21 -5H.P.SNOW Thrower Wheel AssemblyPartname Part Name Decals Craftsman 21 5H.P. Snow ThrowerPart Name Partno Craftsman 2-CYCLE Engine Model Number Model Number REF. PART# Part Name Throttle ShutterStarter Rewind Starter noRetainer Pinion Driver Dust WasherANTI-DRIFT Part

536.88521 specifications

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