Craftsman 536.885020 - Manual (Page 16)

OPERATION
SNOW THROWING TIPS
* For maximumsnowthrower efficiency, adiustground
speed, not throttle. If the track slips, reduce forward
speed. The engine is designed to deliver maximum
performance at lull throttle and should be run at this
power setting at all times.
® l^ost efficient snow throwing is accomplished when
the snow is removed immediately after it falls
^For complete snow removal, slightly overiap each
path previously taken.
® ^The snow should be discharged down wind when-
iever possible.
® ' For norma! usage, set the skids so that the scraper
%ar is 1/8" above the skids. For extremely hard-
packed snow surfaces, adjust the skids upward so
Jhat the scraper bar touches the ground
® 'On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, set the skids at
h-1/4" below the scraper bar (see To Adjust Skids
|Teighl paragraph on page 19). Rocks and gravel
must not be picked up and thrown by the machine
® II the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to
Vaise, reduce the ground speed and engage the
weight transfer system,
® After the snow throwing job has been completed,
.allow the engine to idle for a few minutes, which will
‘Tnelt snow and accumulated ice off the engine
® Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use,
® Remove ice and snow accumulation and ail debris
Jrom the entire snow thrower, and flush with water
(if possible) to remove all salt or other chemicals.
Wipe snow thrower dry.
A
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE­
MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME
LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
© RELEASE AUGER DRIVE AND TRAC HON
DRIVE LEVERS.
® MOVE THROTTLE LEVER TO STOP POSI­
TION.
® REMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION KEY,
» DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE.
9 DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE
AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE. USE A
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