Craftsman 536.88521 operating instructions Repair/Adjustmentssafety

REPAIR/ADJUSTMENTSSAFETY

• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe

engine (motor). Turn key to OFF position and remove key to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the

snowthrower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating it.

•If snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.

Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

•Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the operating position. Also, turn key to OFF position and remove key before unclogging the auger/impeller housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Remove wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

•When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the auger/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.Turn key to OFF position and remove key to prevent accidental starting.

•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except when

specifically recommended by the manufacturer.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

•Run the snow thrower a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger/impeller.

Z_ WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved for- est-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine'sexhaust sys- tem is equipped with a spark arrester meet- ing applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be main- tained in effective working order by the op- erator.

In the state of California the spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- nia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arresterimuffler is available through your nearest Craftsman

Authorized Service Center (See ENGINE REPAIR PARTS section in this manual).