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.