Craftsman 88398 manual How to choose, WhAT driveway SIZE, will you be clearing?, What type of snow

How to choose

WhAT driveway SIZE	What type of snow
will you be clearing?	do you typically get?

Small

Small smooth-surface driveway, walkway and/or patio – about 3 cars long by 1 car wide or

2 cars long by 2 cars wide. A single-stage unit is ideal.

Large

Medium to large driveway – about 4 cars long by 2 cars wide. A more powerful dual-stage unit is recommended.

Medium

Small to medium driveway – about 3 cars long by 2 cars wide. Choose either a single-stage for smooth surfaces or a dual- stage unit.

Extra-Large Extra-large driveway – about

4 or more cars long by 3 cars wide. A dual-stage unit has added power, a larger clearing path and skid shoes for gravel surfaces.

Powdery to Light	Light to Moderate
A lightweight, easy-to-maneuver	Take your choice of either a
single-stage unit is ideal for quick	single-stage or dual-stage unit
snow clearing.	to get the job done.

Moderate to Wet AND Heavy A dual-stage unit is recommended, with a serrated auger to break up ice and snow.

About how much snow do you need to clear per snowfall?

What type of surface will you be clearing?

less than 3"	up to 6"
Small amount up to 3"	Small to moderate amount up to 6"

Paved

Single-stage or dual-stage.

Paved and Gravel Consider a dual-stage unit with a more powerful engine or power steering.

up to 9"

Moderate snowfall up to 9"

more than 9"

Heavy snowfall more than 9"

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