Craftsman 247.88664 _b WARNING: , _ WARNING:

Ifthesnowthrowerwiltnotbeusedfor30daysorlonger,orattheendofthesnowseasonwhenthelastpossibilityofsnowisgone,theequipmentneedsto bestoredproperly.

_b WARNING: Never store snow thrower with

fuel in tank indoorsor in poorly ventilated

areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open

flame, spark or pilot light ason a furnace, water

heater, clothes dryer or gas appliance.

1. Remove all gasoline from the carburetor and the

fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on

these parts and harming the engine.

IMPORTANT: Fuel left in engine during warm weather

deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.

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 toallow it to

reach the carburetor. Do not drain carburetor if using

fuel stabilizer.

_ WARNING: Drain fuel into approved

container outdoors, away from any open flame.

Be certain engine is cool. Do not smoke.

2. Run the engine until the fuel tank isempty and it

stops due to lack of fuel

3. Drain carburetor by pressing upward onbowl drain,

located below the carburetor cover. See Figure 20.

IMPORTANT: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel

stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor cleaning

products in the fuel tank.

Carburetor

Bowl

Drain

Figure 20

4. Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of

engine oilthrough 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.

5. When storing thesnow thrower inan unventilated

or metal storage shed, care should betaken to

rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or

silicone, coat theequipment, especially any chains,

springs, bearings and cables.

6. Remove alldirt from exterior of engine and

equipment.

7. Follow lubrication recommendations on page 11.

8. Store in a clean, dry area.

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Contents

Main Owner's Manual Snow Thrower 247.886640 Two -Year Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower Repair Protection Agreements _lb WARNING: ,_ WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some ofits constituents, and certain vehicle components contain oremit Training Preparation Operation Your Responsibility Do not modify engine Notice regarding emissions Engine Identification Decal Unpacking Chute Clean-Out Tool Final Assembly & Adjustments Auger Control Traction Control & Shift Lever Skid Shoes Tire Pressure _ WARNING: Operating Controls Auger Control Traction Control Chute Directional Control Throttle Control Before Starting _ WARNING: Fill Oil Fill Gas To Start Engine Before Stopping To Stop Engine To Engage Drive To Engage Augers Operating Tips General Recommendations _ WARNING: Maintenance Schedule Maint. Tasks Before Aftereach &fterfirst2 Every25 Every50 Before Service Dates Lubrication Engine Maintenance Engine Oil Checking Oil Level Changing Oil _i_ WARNING: Tire Pressure Check V-Belts Check Friction Wheel Servicing Augers Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Replacing Belts _i WARNING: Auger Belt Friction Wheel Rubber _b WARNING: Making Adjustments _bb WARNING: Skid Shoe Traction Control Auger Control _b WARNING: _ WARNING: Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Enginefails to start Fueltank empty,or stale fuel, California & U.S. EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Owner's Warranty Responsibilities Important Emission Control System Warranty 6_ 6_ / Page \ Page CRAFTSMAN 5.0 HP SNOW THROWER MODEL 247.886640 /38 / Page Page Page I I ,3o Page 3O Garantia de dos aSos para la maquina quitanieve Craftsman Acuerdos de protecci6n sobre reparaciones _lb ADVERTENClA: d_lb ADVERTENCIA: Capacitacibn Preparativos Operacibn Page Desempaque Paquete de hardware Configuracibn de la mbquina quitanieve Figura 3 Figura 4 Zapat Ci n ,'a a Page Controles de operacibn Figura 6 Palanca de cambios Control de la barrena Control de traccibn Antes de encender ,_ ADVERTENCIA: Lea, comprenda ysiga todas las instrucciones y advertencias que aparecen en la maquina yen este manual antes de operarla. Llenado de aceite Llenado de gasolina Antes de detener la mdquina Para detener el motor Procedimiento para engranar la transmisibn Procedimiento para engranar las barrenas Consejos de operacibn Recomendaciones generales Figura 7 Tareas de mant. Calendario de mantenimiento Fechas de los servicios Mantenimiento del motor Aceite del motor Verificacibn del nivel de aceite Cambio de aceite _lb ADVERTENCIA: Latemperatura del Presibn de los neum ticos Compruebe las correas en V Compruebe la rueda de friccibn Servicio de la barrena Placa de raspado y zapatas antideslizantes \ Figura 12 ar/re soporte B na Mensula Caja Intermedio Figura 14 Correa de transmisibn Figura 13 Realizacibn de ajustes Ensamblado del canal Zapata antideslizante Figura 18 Control de la barrena Ruedas de transmisibn i_ll ADVERTENCIA: Figura 19 _ ADVERTENCIA: Page Declaracibn de garantia del Control de emisiones de EPA para California y Estados Unidos Garantia del sistema de control de emisiones Page 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) Our Home 1-800-488-1222 1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada) LITERATURE - LIS COVERSHEET L0308228 Tit,e:___,_ _ _ _ _ \- _ _ L_ _ a_ _- MODEL INFORMATION _.d #: _ __-7 []