Craftsman 247.88854 owner manual Before Stopping, To Stop The Snow Thrower, Operating Tips

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•On each succeeding pass, readjust the chute deflector to the desired position and slightly overlap the previously cleared path.

•After the area is cleared, stop the snow thrower following instructions given below.

Before Stopping

•Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine.

•To avoid possible freeze-up of the starter, follow

these steps:

Recoil Starter

a.With the engine running, pull the starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm

stroke three or four times.

Electric Starter

a.Connect power cord to switch box, then to 120 Volt AC receptacle.

b.While the engine is running, push the starter button and spin the starter for several seconds.

c.Disconnect power cord from the receptacle first, then from the snow thrower.

NOTE: The unusual sound from pulling the starter rope in the case of the recoil starter, or from spinning the starter in the case of the electric starter, will not harm the engine.

To Stop The Snow Thrower

•To stop the wheel, release traction drive lever on the snow thrower.

•To stop throwing snow, release auger drive lever.

•To stop engine, push throttle control lever to OFF and pull out the key. Do not turn key.

•To avoid freeze-up of engine controls, follow these steps after the engine is stopped:

a.Wipe all snow and moisture from engine around the throttle control and the choke.

b.Move throttle control lever back and forth several times and leave in OFF position.

c.Move engine choke back and forth several times and leave in the FULL position.

d.Close fuel valve.

Operating Tips

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.

Warning: The temperature of muffler and

surrounding areas may exceed 150o F. Avoid these areas.

•For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.

•Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previous swath.

•Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard-packed snow.

NOTE: We not recommend that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury or damage to the snow thrower.

•If for some reason, you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.

•Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

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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 PartsHandle Tab Attaching ChuteChute 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 ShoeOperation Meets Ansi Safety StandardsKnowing Your Snow Thrower Stopping Snow Thrower Operating ControlsBefore Starting Engine To Start Engine Starting Instructions At a GlanceElectric Starter Cold StartOperating Snow Thrower To Throw SnowTo Stop The Snow Thrower Before StoppingOperating Tips Maintenance General RecommendationsLubrication Customer ResponsibilitiesCheck V-belts Engine MaintenanceCheck Friction Wheel Viscosity Chart Checking Oil LevelChanging Oil Spark PlugService & Adjustments AdjustmentsService CarburetorAugers Shave Plate and Skid ShoesChute Hairpin Clip Crank Frame Assembly Auger HousingHex Nut Lock Washer Drive Belt Changing Friction Wheel RubberFriction Wheel Idler Pulley Location Drive Belt Disc Drive CoverCarburetor Shift Arm Assembly Sprocket Spacer Pin Friction WheelSprocket 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 Especificaciones Del Producto Garantia DE InformaciónNumero 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 HéliceOperacion Palanca De CambiosConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Figura Detencion Del Expulsor De Nieve Llenado De Gasolina Y AceiteArrancador Eléctrico Arranque Del MotorPara Enganchar El Propulsor Como Apagar El MotorEnganche De La Propulsion Consejos De Operacion Manejo De La Limpiadora De NieveEnganche De Las Espirales Sin Fin Instrucciones Abreviadas de ArranqueRecomendaciones Generales MantenimientoLubricación 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 Preparación del motor Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación 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
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