Operation, Checklist – Craftsman 536.886141 User Manual

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® 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).

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW

THROWER

/

CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new snow

thrower, to ensure that you receive the

best performance and satisfaction from this

quality product, ptease review the following
checkiist:

/ 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.

OPERATION

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.

Height 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.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly 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 Bolt - Shear bolts 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 bolt.

Toolbox- Spare shear pins and spacers are

located In toolbox.

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