Craftsman 536.88502 owner manual Before USE, Fuel Safety

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SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND A

PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP,

TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS°

IMPORTANT

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE

RISK IDF INJURY. YOUR SNOW THROWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO _OT

ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

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BEFORE USE

Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thor- oughly famifiar with the controls and the proper use of the snow thrower. Know how to stop the s_ow thrower and disengage the controls qHickly.

®Do not operate the snow thrower without wear- ing adequate winter outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

o Keep the area of operation clear of al! persons, p_rficulady small children, and pets.

®Thoroughly inspect the area where the snow thrower is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.

=Use extension cords and receptacles as speci -.fie d by the manufacturer for all snow throwers

w_th electric drive motors or electric starting m0torsr

Use only attachments and accessories ap- proved by the manufacturer of the snow thrower

(such as tire chains, electric start kits, etc.)

®Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and, keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

®Tl'iis snow thrower is for use on sidewalks, driveways, and other ground level surfaces. CAUTION should be exercised while using on steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE SNOW

THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE (3ROUN D LEVEL, such as roofs of residences,

garages porches or other such structures or b_.ildings,

oCl_eck shear bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition.

®Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral be_fore starting the engine.

®Adjust the snow thrower height to clear gravel ori'.crushed rock surface.

Let engine and snow thrower adjust to outdoor temperatures before starting to ctear snow.,

FUEL SAFETY

®Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

o Use an approved fuel container.

• Check fuel supply before each use, allowing space for expansion as the heat of the engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.

®Fill fueltank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors°

Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.

oNever remove fuel tank cap or add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

Never store fuel or snowthrower with fuel in the

tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

OPERATING SAFETY

®Never allow children or young teenagers to operate the snow thrower and keep them away while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate the snow thrower without proper in- struction_ Do not carry passengers.

=Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation orwhile performing an adjust- ment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the snow thrower.

®Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

oDo not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times°

®Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, es- pecially when operating in reverse.

Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

®Never operate the snowthrowerwithout proper guards, plates or other safety protective de- vices in place.

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Contents Owners Manual Fuel Safety Before USESafety Rules REPA1RtADJUSTMENTS SafetyJSC Horse PowerDisplacement Spark PlugTable of Contents IndexContents of Shipping Carton Tools Required for Assembly L,lal l lJl l,l!iTo Remove Snow Thrower HOW to SET UP Your Snow ThrowerASS LY To SET the Skid HeightTo iNSTALL Upper Handle and Crank Assembly To CHECK/ADJUST Control CablesTo Install Headlight AssemblyTo Install the Shifter Lever Knob Chute Flange Sembly INCORRECTt.Y and Snow could be DISOperation ThrowerTo Throw Snow HOW to USE Your Snow ThrowerTo .,ONTROL Snow Discharge Fill GAS To USE Weight Transfer SystemBefore Starting the Engine OFFWarm Start OperationTo Stop Engine Grounded Receptacle FirstDoors or in ENCLOSED, Poorly Ventilated AREAS. Engine EX To Stop EngineFrozen Recoil Starter Choke ControlMove Throttle Lever to Stop POSI- Tion OperatioSnow Throwing Tips Snow Thrower TenanceGeneral Recommendations After First USEDipstick EngineSpark Plug To Adjust Scraper BAR AdjustmentsTo Adjust Skids Height To Adjust Chute Crank AssemblyTo Adjust Belts Service ANAdjust PulleyTo Replace Belts Auger Drive BeltLoosenbo Trackconnectingrod Frictionwheel Discdriveplate ServiceAdjust TS Track Drive BeltService and Adjustments To Replace Friction WheelTo Adjust Track To Replace Auger ShearTo Adjust To Adjust CarburetorTo Adjust or Replace Spark Plug FIGo40Other Engine StorageSnow Thrower Storage EngineSchedule ServiceLubrication Chart Trouble Cause CorrectionPage Craftsman 32 TRAC-PLUS Snow Thrower 73 3 1 3NO. Part NO, Part Name Craftsman 32 TRAC-PLUS SnowRER Craftsman 32 TRAC-PLUS Snow Thrower 76 83 85Part Name REFoNO. Part no Track Assembly Repair Parts Idler Wheel 71037132 Craftsman TRAC-PLUS SnowRing Quad REF.IBearing Rewind Starter NOo 59O628Ftsmah =CY=E Engin CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLEEHGINE 40O 33377396 CarburetorPage Model Number When Ordering Repair PARTS, AlwaysGive the Following Information Product Snow Thrower Engine Model Number Part Number Part Description