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Craftsman 247.88955 Primer, Augers, Gas Cap, Oil Fill, Skid Shoes, Auger Control, Chute Assembly, throttle control, Recoil Starter Handle, Electric Starter Button

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OPERATION

throttle control

The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position.

Primer

Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.

Recoil Starter Handle

This handle is used to manually start the engine.

Electric Starter Button

Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source.

Electric Starter Outlet

Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord (included) and a 120V power source/wall outlet.

Oil Fill

Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.

Gas Cap

Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.

Augers

When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing.

Chute Assembly

Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly.

Auger Control

AUGER

CONTROL

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop.

Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock

DRIVE

CONTROL

GO

The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel drive.

NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds. Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine’s drive system.

Chute Directional ControlCHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

		ADJUSTABLE
DISCHARGE	DISCHARGE	CHUTE TILT
LEFT	RIGHT

The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows:

•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Skid Shoes

Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.

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Contents

Page Craftsman Limited Warranty Two Years on Snow Thrower Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL Model Number Serial Number WARNING DANGER California Proposition SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Training Safe Handling of Gasoline Operation Maintenance & Storage Do not modify engine Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Symbol 5.READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL aVoid injUry from rotating aUger - keeP Hands, feet and CLotHing aWay Removing From Carton Loose Parts assembly Page Set-Up Chute Clean-OutTool Tire Pressure Adjustments Skid Shoes Chute Assembly Auger Control Shift Lever Forward Reverse Ignition Key Choke Control throttle control Primer Recoil Starter Handle Electric Starter Button Electric Starter Outlet Clean-OutTool Before Starting Engine Oil Gasoline Starting The Engine Recoil Starter Stopping The Engine To Engage Drive To Engage Augers Replacing Shear pins ENGINE MAINTENANCE Checking Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil Checking Spark Plug Lubrication Gear Shaft Wheels Chute Directional Control Auger Shaft Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Shift Cable Chute Bracket Belt Replacement Auger Belt Page Drive Belt Friction Wheel Removal MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® Interval Item Service Preparing Engine Preparing Snow Thrower Problem Cause Remedy Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: Defects Warranty Requirements for 1995 and Later Small Off-RoadEngines: Page Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Moderate: Intermediate: Extended: •Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs Product replacement Discount of 10% Fast help by phone *Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at Garantía Limitada Craftsman Dos Años en Lanzador de Nieve Número de modelo Número de serie Fecha de compra Proposición 65 de California Manejo seguro de la gasolina Funcionamiento Mantenimiento y Almacenamiento No modifique el motor Aviso referido a emisiones Guardachispas Símbolo Extracción de la unidad de la caja Partes sueltas MOntaje Page Configuración Herramienta de Limpieza del Canal Presión de los neumáticos Ajustes Zapatas antideslizantes Ajuste del montaje del canal Prueba de control de la barrena Palanca de cambios Avance Retroceso Llave de encendido Control de obturación Control del regulador Cebador Manija del arrancador de retro- ceso Botón del arrancador eléctrico Salida del arrancador eléctrico Herramienta de limpieza Antes de encender el motor Aceite Gasolina Encendido del motor Arrancador eléctrico Arrancador de retroceso Detención del motor Procedimiento para engranar la transmisión Procedimiento para engranar las barrenas Mantenimiento de Motor Control del aceite del motor Cambio de aceite del motor Control de la bujía Lubricación Eje de engranaje Ruedas Control direccional del canal Eje de la barrena Placa de raspado y zapatas antideslizantes ajustes Soporte del canal Control de la barrena Reemplazo de la correa La Correa de la barrena La correa de la transmisión Extracción de la rueda de fricción Page LISTA DE MANTENIMIENTO Intervalo Artículo Servicio Tronco de Servicio Preparación del motor Preparación de la máquina quitanieve Problema Causa Remedio Page Declaración de Garantía del Sistema de Control de Emisiones (Derechos y obligaciones del propietario según la garantía contra defectos) COBERTURA DE LA GARANTÍA DEL FABRICANTE: RESPONSABILIDADES DEL PROPIETARIO SEGÚN LA GARANTÍA: DE 1995 Y VERSIONES POSTERIORES: Page la etiqueta de emisiones de su motor motor certificado Servicio experto Servicio ilimitado sin cargo Reemplazo del producto Descuento de 10% Servicio de instalación de Sears Page 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663)