Craftsman 247.88664 owner manual Your Responsibility, Nottouch, Orallowanyoneinfrontofthemachine

7.MufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseburnDo.

nottouch.

8.Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing

gravelsurfacesStayalertforhiddenhazardsortraffic..

9.Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionandwhile operatingonslopes.

10.Planyoursnow-throwingpatterntoavoiddischarge

towardswindows,walls,carsetcThus,avoiding. possiblepropertydamageorpersonalinjurycausedbya ricochet.

11.Neverdirectdischargeatchildren,bystandersandpets

orallowanyoneinfrontofthemachine.

12.Donotoverloadmachinecapacitybyattemptingtoclear

snowattoofastofarate.

13.Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor

lightAlwaysbesureofyourfootingandkeepafirmhold.

onthehandlesWalk,neverrun. . 14.Disengagepowertotheauger/impellerwhen

transportingnotin use.

15.Never operate machine at high transport speeds on

slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care when in reverse.

16.If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before starting and operating.

17.Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine before you leave the operating position (behind the handles). Wait until the augedimpeller comes to a complete stop before unclogging the discharge chute, making any adjustments, or inspections.

18.Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Always use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the discharge opening. Do not unclog discharge chute while engine is running. Before unclogging, shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped completely.

19.Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).

20.If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,

use care and good judgment. Contact Sears service center for assistance.

Maintenance & Storage

1.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual.

2.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

3.Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.

4.Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speedthe engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

5.Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently check all components and replace with original

equipment manufacturer's (OEM) parts only. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!"

6.Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the adjustment section in this operator's manual for instructions.

7.Maintain/replace safety/instruction labels, as necessary.

8.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

9.Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.

10.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.

11.Always refer to the operator's manual for proper instructions on off-season storage.

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. The safety labels are shown below for your reference.

Do not modify engine

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

Notice regarding emissions

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

Engine Identification Decal

This decal indicates the engine's model number, specification and teh date of manufacture. Please look at the decal on the

engine of your equipment and record these information for future reference.

The engine identification decal also includeds engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of the engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA and/or CARB. To find teh life period specification of the engine, please read the engine decal and and locate the letter (enclosed by quotation marks) between the words Moderate and Life Period. Match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your decal. For example, HSSK models are designated as:

"C"-- 125 hours "B" -- 250 hours "A" -- 500 hours