Craftsman C950-52943-0 owner manual Operation, TRACTIONLOCKPiNS, Stopthesnowthrower

OPERATION

,_ WARNING:Read Operator'sManual before operating machine. This machine can be dangerousif used

carelessly.

,,Never operatethe snowthrower without all guards,covers, shields in place.

,,Never direct dischargetowards windows or allow bystandersnear machine while engine is running.

,,Stop the engine whenever leaving the operating position.

,,Disconnectspark plug beforeuncloggingthe impeller housingor the dischargechute and before making repairs or adjustments.

,,Whenleavingthe machine, removethe safety key. To reducethe risk of fire, keep the machine cleanand free from spilled gas, oil, and debris.

TRACTIONLOCKPiNS

Therighttractionwheelcanbecompletelyreleasedusingthe lockingpin (A,Figure16).Thisallowstheunit to beeasilymovedwiththeengineoff.

STOPTHESNOWTHROWER

1.Releasethetractiondriveclutchlever(B,Figure15).

2.PushtheON/OFFswitch(A,Figure22)totheOFFpositionandpulloutthe safetykey(B).

CHECK THE OiL (BEFORE STARTING ENGINE)

NOTE:The engine was shippedfrom the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.

1.Makesuretheunit is level.Useahighqualitydetergentoil classified "ForServiceSF,SH,SJ, SL,or higher".

2.Removetheoilfill cap/dipstick(A,Figure17)andwipewithacleancloth.

3.Insertthe oilfill cap/dipstickandturnclockwiseto tighten.

4.Removetheoilfillcap/dipstickandchecktheoil.

NOTE:Do not checkthe level of the oil while the engine runs.

5.If necessary,addoil until theoil reachestheFULLmarkontheoil fill cap/dipstickDonotaddtoo. muchoil.

6.Tightentheoilfillcap/dipsticksecurelyeachtimeyouchecktheoil

level.

NOTE:For extreme cold operating conditionsof O°F(-18°C) and

below, use a synthetic5W30 motor oil for easier starting.

NOTE:S.A.E. 5W30 motoroil may be used to make starting easier in areas where the temperature is 20°F (-7°C) to O°F (-18°C). Synthetic 5W30 is acceptable for all temperatures.

DO NOTmix oil with gasoline. See Chartfor oil recommenda- tions.

Traction Lock Pins Figure 16

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Below40°F(4°C)the useofSAE30will result in hardstarting.

**Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10W-30maycauseincreasedoil consumption=Check oil levelmorefrequently.

FULL

Checkingthe Oil Figure 17

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