Craftsman 247.885680 - Manual (Page 12)

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(OPERATION
BEFORE USING YOUR SNOW THROWER, AGAIN REFER TO THE “SAFETY RULES” AS SHOWN ON PAGE
2 OF THIS MANUAL ALWAYS BE CAREFUL.
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before startin
'3 power tool operation or while performing any adjustments or
repairs. We recommtsnd Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.
TO STOP ENGINE
• Remove the ignition key from the carburetor cover
on the engine (do not turn). See figure 14.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
HOW TO USE YOUR SNOW THROWE R
The snow thrower is propelled by the two trach s.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
• With the engine running near top speed, move shift
lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or
two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropri­
ate for the snow conditions that exist. Use the slow­
er speeds until you are familiar with the operation
of the snow thrower.
• Squeeze the left hand auger drive clutch to engage
it.
• While the left handle auger drive clutch is e igaged,
engage the right hand traction drive/auger clutch
lock.
• Release the left hand auger drive clutch only. The
interlock mechanism should keep the left hand
auger drive clutch engaged until the riglit hand
traction drive/auger clutch lock is released.
Release it and the drive motion will stop.
NOTE: NEVER move shift lever without first releasing
the drive clutch.
• Set the track lock lever in one of the throe posi­
tions: transport, normal snow or packed snow. See
figure 13.
DISCHARGE CHUTE
The direction snow is thrown can be changed by turn­
ing the chute control crank.
• Turn clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
The distance snow is thrown can be chargecLby
adjusting the upper chute tilt control.
• Move the tilt control forward to decrease the dis­
tance..
• Move the tilt control to the rear to increase the dis­
tance.
BEFORE STARTING
OIL
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF or SG. Use SAE 5W-30
oil.
• SAE low is an acceptable substitute. (Do not use
10W-40).
• Oil sump capacity:
5 H.P. Engine 1-1/4 pints (19 ounces)
8 H.P. Engine 1-5/8 pints (26 ounces)
• Maintain oil level between “FULL” and “ADD”
marks on dipstick.
• Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
• Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and
tighten securely. Remove dipstick. If oil is not up to
“FULL” mark on dipstick, add recommended oil.
POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil
level is checked.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT FILL ABOVE “FULL”
MARKON DIPSTICK.
• Install oil fill plug and dipstick. Tighten securely.
Oil Fill
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