Craftsman 247.88854 owner manual Operation, Knowing Your Snow Thrower, Meets Ansi Safety Standards

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	OPERATION
Knowing Your Snow Thrower
WEAR YOUR	Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare
SAFETY GLASSES	illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various
SAFETY GLASSES
	controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
	The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
FORESIGHT IS BETTER	which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses for operating the snow
THAN NO SIGHT	thrower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

	Traction Drive Control
	Right Turn Trigger
	Shift Lever
	Chute Distance Control Lever
	Auger Control
	Left Turn Trigger
	Chute Crank
Fuel Tank
Discharge	Electric Starter
Discharge
Chute	Spark Plug	Fuel
	Oil Fill	Fill	Fuel
	Primer		Tank
	Primer
	Muffler

	Key	Recoil
	Choke	Starter
	Choke
Auger	Throttle	Oil Drain
	Control	Plug
	Skid Shoe	Plug
	Skid Shoe

Following is an explanation of the symbols used in engine labels:

OFFFULL

FAST

SLOW

STOP

CHOKE

IGNITION KEY INSERT TO RUN REMOVE TO STOP

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Meets ANSI Safety Standards

Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards B71.3 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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Contents 247.888540 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.ATable of Contents Warranty InformationSafe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Assembly Attaching Handle AssemblyRemoving From Carton Loose PartsAttaching Chute Handle TabChute Hex Hex Bolt Flange Nut Keeper Attaching Chute Crank On the left side of the handle panel, placeAttaching Clutch Cables Attaching Shift RodCable Guide Outer side Fitting Slot Hex Jam Nut Flats Ferrule BarrelLamp Wiring Attaching Turn TriggersFinal Adjustments Auger ControlTraction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Skid ShoeMeets Ansi Safety Standards OperationKnowing Your Snow Thrower Operating Controls Stopping Snow ThrowerBefore Starting Engine To Start Engine Starting Instructions At a GlanceElectric Starter Cold StartOperating Snow Thrower To Throw SnowBefore Stopping To Stop The Snow ThrowerOperating Tips Maintenance General RecommendationsLubrication Customer ResponsibilitiesEngine Maintenance Check V-beltsCheck Friction Wheel Viscosity Chart Checking Oil LevelChanging Oil Spark PlugService & Adjustments AdjustmentsService CarburetorAugers Shave Plate and Skid ShoesFrame Assembly Auger Housing Chute Hairpin Clip CrankHex Nut Lock Washer Drive Belt Changing Friction Wheel RubberFriction Wheel Idler Pulley Location Drive Belt Disc Drive CoverShift Arm Assembly Sprocket Spacer Pin Friction Wheel CarburetorSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub OFF-SEASON Storage Preparing EnginePreparing Snow Thrower Carburetor Bowl DrainTROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionSnow Thrower Safety and Decorative Labels Map Repair Parts Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 23358 Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model 19 40 72 57 Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower 298 130B 301 396 340 300 264A 400 310 Key Part Description Qty Recoil Starter Carburetor Garantia DE Información Especificaciones Del ProductoNumero De Modelo Practicas Seguras DE Operacion EntrenamientoMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE Ferreteria Piezas de RepuestoEnsamblado Extraccion De La Unidad De La CajaPiezas Sueltas Herramientas RequeridasFijacion De La Canaleta Fijacion De La Manivela De La CanaletaPerno del carro, contratuerca hexagonal Arandela plana Soporte de la manija Inferior de la canaletaFijacion De La Vara De Cambios Fijacion De Los Cables Del EmbragueFijacion De Los Gatillos De Giro Cableado de la LámparaAjustes Finales Presion De La RuedasAjuste de la Zapata Deslizante Ajuste del Control de la HélicePalanca De Cambios OperacionConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Figura Detencion Del Expulsor De Nieve Llenado De Gasolina Y AceiteArrancador Eléctrico Arranque Del MotorComo Apagar El Motor Para Enganchar El PropulsorEnganche De La Propulsion Consejos De Operacion Manejo De La Limpiadora De NieveEnganche De Las Espirales Sin Fin Instrucciones Abreviadas de ArranqueMantenimiento Recomendaciones GeneralesLubricación Inspección de las correas en Inspección de la rueda de fricciónMantenimiento del Motor Aceite De MotorTabla de la Viscosidad Cambio de aceiteService & Ajustes AjustesService HelicesReemplazo De La Correa Correas de la espiral sin finNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Correa propulsora PlanchaPinon Separador Eje Hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE Temporada Preparación del motorPreparación del Expulsor de Nieve Problema Causas posible Accion correctora Tabla DE Localizacion DE FallasU.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair service For the repair or replacement parts you needTo purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio