Craftsman 247.88853 owner manual OFF-SEASON Storage, Preparing Engine, Preparing Snow Thrower

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OFF-SEASON STORAGE

If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or at the end of the snow season when the last possibility of snow is gone, the equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years.

Preparing Engine

WARNING: Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts of the engine such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.

Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Follow these instructions to prepare your snow thrower for storage:

•Remove all gasoline from the carburetor and the fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and harming the engine.

Carburetor

Bowl

Drain

Figure 34

WARNING: Drain fuel into approved container outdoors, away from any open flame. Be certain engine is cool. Do not smoke.

Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.

•Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel.

•Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain, located below the carburetor cover. See Figure 34.

WARNING: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor. Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

•Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with a rag and crank the engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace spark plug.

Preparing Snow Thrower

•When storing the snow thrower in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.

•Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.

•Follow lubrication recommendations on page 18.

•Store in a clean, dry area.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A 247.888530Warranty Information Table of ContentsTraining Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance and Storage Hardware Pack Attaching Handle Assembly AssemblyRemoving From Carton Loose PartsAttaching Chute Crank Attaching ChuteLock Washer Hex Bolt Right Handle Tab Chute Hex Bolt Hex Flange Nut KeeperLower Chute Carriage Bolt Crank Bracket Hex Lock Nut Support Hex Bolt Upper Chute Crank BracketCable Guide Attaching Shift Rod Attaching Clutch CablesAttaching Turn Triggers Outer portion Fitting Cut-outTrigger Cable Handle Alternator Lamp Lead Wire Slot Lamp WiringSecure with screw Weld Nut Turn Auger Control Final AdjustmentsTraction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Skid ShoeOperation Meets Ansi Safety StandardsKnowing Your Snow Thrower Stopping Snow Thrower Operating ControlsBefore Starting Engine Starting Instructions At a Glance To Start EngineElectric Starter Cold StartOperating Snow Thrower Operating Tips To Throw SnowBefore Stopping To Stop The Snow ThrowerClean snow thrower Clean skid shoes Clean shave plate MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesLubrication Engine MaintenanceCheck V-belts Check Friction WheelChecking Oil Level Viscosity ChartChanging Oil Spark PlugAdjustments Service & AdjustmentsCarburetor ServiceAugers Shave Plate And Skid ShoesHex Nut Lock Washer PushChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltSprocket Spacer Hex Shaft Hex Hub CarburetorPreparing Engine OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Snow Thrower Carburetor Bowl DrainTrouble Possible Causes Corrective Action TROUBLE-SHOOTINGLabels MAP Repair Parts Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Polo Green Powder Black 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 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 Entrenamiento Practicas Seguras DE OperacionMantenimiento Y Almacenamiento Piezas de Repuesto Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE FerreteriaExtraccion De La Unidad De La Caja EnsambladoPiezas Sueltas Herramientas RequeridasFijacion De La Manivela De La Canaleta Fijacion De La CanaletaCanaleta Superior Cable De la ManijaManija inferior de la canaleta Fijacion De Los Cables Del Embrague Fijacion De La Vara De CambiosCableado de la Lámpara Fijacion De Los Gatillos De GiroAjuste del Control de la Hélice Ajustes FinalesAjuste del Control del Propulsor de Tracción Ajuste de la Zapata DeslizanteOperacion Palanca De CambiosConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Control de la heliceLlenado De Gasolina Y Aceite Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveArrancador eléctrico Arranque Del MotorPara Enganchar El Propulsor Como Apagar El MotorEnganche De La Propulsion Consejos De Operacion Presion De La RuedasManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Enganche De Las Espirales Sin FinMantenimiento Mecanismo De CambiosRecomendaciones Generales LubricacionMantenimiento del Motor Ajustes Service & AjustesHelices ServiceReemplazo De La Correa Correas de la espiral sin finNota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Cubrierta del propulsor Correa propulsoraPinon Separador Eje hexagonal Cubo hexagonal del pinon Preparación del motor Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del Expulsor de Nieve Tabla DE Localizacion DE Fallas Problema Causas posible Accion correctoraYour Notes/Vuestro Apuntes For the repair or replacement parts you need U.S.A. or Canada For in-home major brand repair serviceTo purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio

247.88853 specifications

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