Craftsman 536.8884 manual •/ Checklist, How To Set Up Your Snow Thrower

'HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW

THROWER

•Your snow thrower is equipped with height adjust skids (see second figure on page 5) on the outside of the auger housing. To adjust the skid height for different conditions, (see To Adjust Skid Height

paragraph on page 17).

•/ CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new snow thrower, to ensure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this

quality product, please review the following checklist:

v" All assembly instructions have been

completed...-

/The discharge chute rotates freely.

,/ No remaining loose parts in carton. While learning how to use your snow thrower, pay extra attention to the following important items:

,/,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,// Make sure gas tank is filled properly with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.

,/,/ Become familiar with all controls-their location and function. Operate controls before starting engine.

Auger Drive Lever- Starts and stops the auger and impeller (snow gathering and throwing).

Traction Drive Lever- Propels the snow thrower forward and in reverse.

Speed Shifter Lever- Selects the speed of snow thrower (6 speeds forward and 2 speeds reverse).

Crank Assembly - Changes the direction of snow throwing through the discharge chute.

Chute Deflector - Changes the distance the snow is thrown.

Discharge Chute - Changes the direction the snow is thrown.

KIIck Pin - Changes the track drive from normal to free-wheel drive, which allows the unit to be transported easily without the en- gine being started.

Weight Transfer System - When engaged (by lifting up on the upper handle) it helps keep the snow thrower in contact with the ground, and reduces ride up on ice and hard-packed snow. When roleased (by pushing down on weight transfer pedal with the ball of your foot), it eases steering of the snow thrower.

Helght Adjust Skids - Adjusts the ground clearance of the auger housing.

Ignition Key - Must be inserted to start the engine.

Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the engine manually.

Choke Control - Used to start a cold en- gine.

Pdmer Button - Injects fuel dfrectly into the carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold weather.

Throttle Control - Controls the engine speed.

Electric Starter Button - Used to start the engine using the 120 V electric starter.

Shear Pins- Shear pins are designed to break ( to protect the machine) if an object

becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use of a harder bolt will destroy the protection

provided by the shear pin.

Toolbox - Spare shear pins and spacers are located in toolbox.