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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

	Auger	--	Traction	Drive Lever
Electric	Drive Lever		(left hand)
Start	(right hand)		, Remote
Button			, Remote
Primer			Chute	Control
Primer			Lever	Crank
nition Bu	Switch		Lever	Crank
nition Bu	Switch

Assembly

-'Chute Deflector

Discharge

Chute

Choke
Control Throttle	Recoil	Height
Control Throttle	Starter	Adjust
Control	Handle	Skid	Figure 10
			Figure 10

Auger Drive Lever - Starts and stops

the auger and impeller (snow gathering and throwing)

Traction Drive Lever - Propels the snow thrower forward and in reverse.

Speed Shifter Lever - Selects the speed of the snow thrower (6 speeds for- ward and 2 speeds reverse).

Crank Assembly - Changes the direction of snow throwing through the discharge chute.

Chute Deflector - Changes the distance the snow is thrown.

Discharge Chute - Changes the height and direction the snow is thrown.

Choke Control - Used to start a cold

engine.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into the carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold weather.

Remote Chute Control Lever - Push

forward to discharge snow high and far. Pull remote lever back to discharge snow

down.

Throttle Control - Controls the engine

speed.

Electric Start Button - (if so equipped)

Used to start the engine using the 120 V elec- tric starter.

Height Adjust Skid - Adjusts the ground clearance of the auger housing. ignition Key - Must be inserted to start the engine.

Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the en- gine manually.

Shear Pin -Shear pins are designed to break (to protect the machine) if an ob-

iect becomes lodged in the aguer hous- ing.

Toolbox -spare shear pins and spacers are located in toolbox.

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Contents 001088J Snow ThrowerWash Hands After Handling Preparation TrainingSlow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run Maintenance and StorageDrive Clutch Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector Engage ÷61Not actual size Shifter Tools Required for AssemblyThrower To Remove Snow Thrower From Carton Remove To Assemble the Handle and Crank Assembly Loosen Long To Install Shifter KnobKnob ShortPosition snow chute on inside Snow Chute AssemblyHOW to SET the Length of the Cables HOW to SET the Skid HeightDown Know Your Snow ThrowerChoke Control Used to start a cold To USE Wheel Lockout PIN HOW to Move Forward and BackwardTo Stop Your Snow Thrower To Control Snow DischargeFill GAS Service & Adjustments section of this manualBefore Starting the Engine Check the OILCold Start Equipped with a three-wireTo Stop Engine To Start EngineWarm Start Run engine at full throttle Fast when throwing snowWarm Start Cold StartSnow Throwing Tips After Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities ManualLUBRICATION-NOT Required Product SpecificationsAS Required LUBRICATION-EVERY 25 HoursSpark Plug EngineLubrication To Change Engine OILTo Adjust Skid Height To Adjust Scraper BARRemove the belt cover. See HOW to Check and Adjust CablesTo Adjust Belts Auger Drive Traction Drive BeltTo Replace Belts Outdoors, away from fire orTraction DriveAuger Pulley is properly aligned with the traction drive beltOutdoors, away from fire or Arning Drain the gasoline flame Is not in the correct position, adjust as follows HOW to Adjust or Replace the Friction WheelHOW to Adjust the Belt Guide If an adjustment is necessary, loosOutdoors, away from fire or How To Replace The Friction WheelTo adjust To Adjust or Replace the SparkplugHOW to Replace the Auger Shear Bolt 001088J27 Line outdoors, away from OtherSnow Thrower Correction TroubleCause Description Craftsman 26 9HP Snow Thrower 536.886260 Frame AssemblyScrew Electric Start AssemblyMotor Starter Frame Assy Frame AssemblyGear Case Assembly Craftsman 26 9HP Snow Thrower 536.886260 Drive Components Flatwasher Drive544 Auger Housing Assembly500 5OOCraftsman 9HP Snow Thrower Auger Housing Assembly593 582 Plastic Craftsman 26 9HP Snow Thrower Discharge Chute Assembly725 Handle AssemblyWasher Sptlk Handle UpperWasher 678 673 Wheel Assembly8OO Shift Yoke Assembly874 Chute Control ROD Assembly863 867 View from Auger Decals828 831 824Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model Number Piston, Pin & Ring Set Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model NumberKEY Part Description Gasket28820 298Incl EI6 40-J KEY Part 31J Craftsman 4-CYCLE Engine Model Number 8tAR8