Maintenance and Storage, HandlesWalkneverrun | Craftsman 536.8818

14.Donotover!cadthesnowthrowercapacity2. Store the snowthrower away from ignition

byattemptingtoclearsnowattoofasta		sources	or appliances			that	have a pilot
rate.		light, such as hot water				and space heaters,
15. Neveroperatethesnowthrowerathigh		clothes	dryers,		etc....	Allow	the engine
transportspeedson slipperysurfaces.		(motor) to cool before storing					in any enclos-
Lookbehindandusecarewhenbacking		ure.
up.	3.	Always	refer to		operator's guide instruc-
16. Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersor		tions for		important details			if	the snow
allowanyoneinfrontofthesnowthrower.		thrower	is	to be	stored for		an	extended
17. Disengagepowertothecollector/impellerperiod.
whensnowthroweristransportednotin	4.	Maintain	or replace safety and instruction
use.

18.Useonlyattachmentsandaccessoriesapprovedbythemanufacturerofthesnow- 5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after thrower(suchastirechains,electricstart throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the

kits,ect.).auger/impeller.labels, as necessary.

19,Neveroperatethesnowthrowerwithout
goodvisibilityorlight,Alwaysbesureof		_lb	WARNING:for use on sidewalks,This snow throwerdrivewaysis
yourfootingandkeepafirmholdonthe			and other	ground level surfaces.
handlesWalk;neverrun.	.	Caution	should be exercised		while	using on
20,Donotover-reachKeepproperfooting.steep sloping surfaces.					DO NOT USE
andbalanceatalltimes,		SNOW THROWER		ON SURFACES		ABOVE
21. Donotattempttousesnowthrowerona		GROUND	LEVEL	such as	roofs	of resi-
roof.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

dences, garages, porches or other such structures or buildings.

1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at fre-

quent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the snow thrower is in safe working condition.

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IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your snow thrower or on litera- ture supplied with the product. Before you operate the snow thrower, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol.

CONTROL AND OPERATING

SYMBOLS

Slow	Fast	Electric	Start	Engine Start		Engine Run
		I			H N
Engine Off	Engine Stop	On	Choke	Off	Choke On	Neutral

I''J'" --'I"-®®

Throttle

Primer Button

Ignition Key

Ignition Off

Ignition On

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Craftsman 536.8818 manual Maintenance and Storage, Control and Operating Symbols, HandlesWalkneverrun

Contents

Crrftsmrni Limited TWO-YEAR Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower IT MEANS--ATTENTIONBecome ALERTt!! Your Wash Hands After Handling Preparation TrainingOperation Control and Operating Symbols Maintenance and StorageHandlesWalkneverrun Safety Warning Symbols Starter Contents of Parts BAG Actual Size Assembly Tools Required forTo Remove Snow Thrower From Carton To Assemble the Handle and Crank Assembly HOW to SET the Skid Height HOW to Assemble the Chute DeflectorHOW to SET the Length of the Cables Checklist Know Your Snow Thrower Auger Drive Lever Starts and stopsSpeed Shifter Lever Selects Electric Start Button if so equipped To Stop Your Snow Thrower Can occur To Add Oil Before Starting the EngineFuels called gasohol or To Stop Engine Position. Backfire or engine damage can occur How To Start a Cold Engine Der any conditions How To Start a Warm Engine Frozen Starter To Remove Snow from Auger Snow Throwing Tips Completeregular Hours Hours Season Engine Specifications Snow Thrower Power RatingsAuger Drive Belt Chain Lubrication Every 25 Hours Engine Lubrication To Adjust Scraper BAR To Adjust Skid HeightHeight adjustment skids, located on HOW to Remove Snow Hood Auger Drive Belt Traction Drive BeltRemove screw from belt cover. Remove belt cover see Figure HOW to Replace the Belts How To Remove the Auger Drive Belt LoosenBoltsiiiiiiii How To Remove Traction Drive Belt Remove the traction drive springPlate must Swing HOW to Check Adjust the Cables Belt Guide AdjustmentAuger Drive Cable Adjustment Justment bracket until the Z hook can be removed Traction Drive Cable AdjustmentRemove the bottom panel How To Check The Friction Wheel HOW to Adjust or Replace the Friction WheelSize How To Replace The Friction Wheel Erly installed in the original Make sure the washers areTion. Also, make sure the two Washers Are properly aligned With Actuator arms HOW to Replace Auger Shear Bolt Protect the machine, use Shear bolts Other HoUoIo To discharge Defects Warranty Coverage Owners Warranty ResponsibilitiesSears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions California and United States Emission Fue!MeteringSystem Moderate \ \ Key Description Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Frame Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Gear Case 322 Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Drive LF Axle Swing Plate YZ Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Discharge Chute Nylock Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Auger Housing Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Handle 31X.58X.08 Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Chute ROD Assembly Yoke ROD Craftsman 8HP Snow Thrower Shift Yoke 678 770 771772 778 0410108L Briggs & Stratton Engine 742 615 699510 399269694168 Piston 692786 287 Assemblies include all parts shown in frames 333 697929 334347 356 2o¸i¸¸ 51.,=o692555 300318 528 0410108L MANTENtMIENTO GARANTiA SiMBOLOSINTERNACIONALES Reparacinde AVERiAS100 Siempre desconecta Capacitacion Preparacionoperacion Almacenamiento MantenimientoPerficies Sobre EL Nivel DEL Suelo SiMBOLOS DE Control Y Operacion Abajo Arriba Izquierda Derecha Importante Peligro Contenido DE LA Bolsa DE Partes Tamaiio Real Herramientas Necesarias Como Sacar EL Quitanieves DE LA CajaTines de ajuste de altura, van suje Como Ensamblar EL Mango Y EL CON Junto DE LA Manivela Figura Perno Arandela Como Ensamblar EL Deflector DEL Tubo DE DescargaApriete Demasiado C6MO Ajustar LOS Patines DE Altura Lista DE Revision Palanca de propulsi6n de la barrena Conozca SU QuitanievesBoton de arranque electrico si la unidad Io Comodetenerel Quitanieves Comocontrolarla DescargadeComoavanzary Retroceder Lanzamientodenieve Antesde Encenderel Motor Combustible Paradadelmotor Arranquedelmotor C6m0hacerarrancarel motorenfri0 La manija de arranque manual has Arranque Congelado Comoquitarla Nievey Escombrosatascadosdela Barrena Consejos Sobre EL Lanzamiento DE Nieve Recomendaciones Generales Responsabilidades DEL Propietario Registrosde ServicioDespues DE Cada USO Barrena Motor EspecificacionesquitanievesLa placa del disco de propulsion Motor H, o C6MO Ajustar LOS Patines DE Altura Como Desmontar LA Instale la Ilave de 8eguridad Ajuste DE LAS Correas C6MO Reemplazar LAS CORreas Correa de propulsion De laba- rrena Retire Oaja del Motor AIojamiento de la barrena Como desmontar la correa de propulsion Conecte e! reeorte de propulsionNOTA. Si la tranemieion no fun Quite el reeorte de propulsion Ajuste del cable de propulsi6n de la barrena Figura Jale el cable de propulsi6n per el eoporte de ajuste Ajustes DEL Cable DE PropulsionMin , pig C6MO Ajustar O Reemplazar LA Rueda DE FRICCI6N Como revisar la rueda de friccionPonga la palanca de cambio de Tamaro Ilanta Dietancia Como reemplazar la rueda de friccion Perno Alojamiento de la barrena 4. Figura Figura Arandela Cojinetes Como Reemplazar LOS Pernos DE Seguridad DE LA Barrena Motor QU Itani EvesOtras Indicaciones La unidad no se Puede propulsar a si misma ProblemaDescarga la nieve Responsabilidades del Propietario de la Garantia 0410108L Moderado Prolongado Your Home