Craftsman 536885211 Snow Throwing Tips, DRY and Average Snow, WET Packed Snow, FUEL/OIL MIX Ratio

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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, lower 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 MIX RATIO: 40:1

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

SPARK PLUG: Champion RCJ8Y

(Gap .030) or

Equivalent

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Contents Snow Thrower Before USE May reach an open flame Fuel SafetyOperating Safety Do not operate this machine if you areRepaipjadjustmentssafety To Remove Snow Thrower from Carton ChecklistKnife to cut carton To Assemble the Snow ThrowerIgnition On Know Your Snow ThrowerChute ControlRod Lower Handle Gasoline and OIL Mixture To Control Snow DischargeTo USE Auger Propel Action Mix gasoline and oil as followsTo Start Engine Electric To Stop EngineCold Start Warm Start To Start Engine Recoil StartDRY and Average Snow Product SpecificationsSnow Throwing Tips WET Packed SnowSnow Thrower After First USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations After Each USETo Adjust the Chute Crank Assembly To Adjust the Auger Control CableTo Remove Belt Cover Remove top cover Reinstall in reverse orderRemove the gas cap Tighten screw and nutTo Replace the Drive Belt To Replace the AugerAdjust Engine Speed Engine ServiceTo Remove Bottom Cover Engine Storage Steps belowSnow Thrower Storage OtherCause TroubleCorrection