Sears 247.88557 - Manual (Page 10)

TO STOP THE SNOW THROWER
• To stop the track, release the traction drive lever.
• To stop throwing snow, release the auger drive lever.
• To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever to
OFF and pull out the ignition key. Do not turn key.
OPERATING THE SNOW THROWER
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
• With the engine running near top speed, move shift
lever into one of six FORWARD positions or two
REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate
for the snow conditions that exist. Use slower
speeds until you are familiar with the operation of
the snow thrower.
• Squeeze the traction drive clutch grip against the
right handle and the snow thrower will move. Re­
lease it and the drive motion will stop.
TO ENGAGE AUGERS
• To engage the augers and start snow throwing,
squeeze the left hand auger clutch grip against the
left handle. Release to stop augers.
• While the left handle auger control is engaged,
squeeze the right hand traction drive control to
move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds while
drive is engaged.
NOTE: This same lever also locks the auger control so
you can turn the chute crank without interrupting the
snow throwing process.
• Release the left hand auger control; the interlock
mechanism should keep the left hand auger con­
trol engaged until the right hand traction drive con­
trol Is released.
• Release the traction drive control to stop both the
augers and the wheel drive.
WARNING: To stop auger both levers must be
A released.
Never move shift lever without first releasing
the drive clutch.
TO THROW SNOW
CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for foreign
objects. Remove, if any.
• Move weight transfer lever to the right, then back­
ward or forward to the desired position.
• Start the engine following Starting Instructions.
• Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction,
away from bystanders and/or buildings. Move the
chute distance control forward or backward to ad­
just the distance the snow is to be thrown.
• Select the speed according to the snow condition.
• Engage the auger control and traction drive control
levers following the preceding instructions.
• Interlock feature will allow you to remove your left
hand from the auger control lever.
• When clearing your first pass through the snow,
control the traction speed of the snow thrower ac­
cording to the depth and condition of the snow.
• To turn the unit left squeeze left trigger; to turn right
squeeze right trigger.
• On each succeeding pass, readjust the chute de­
flector to the desired position and slightly overlap
the previously cleared path,
• After the area is cleared, stop the snow thrower fol­
lowing preceding instructions.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF or SG. Use SAE 5W30
engine oil only.
FILL OIL
This snow thrower was shipped with a container of
5W30 oil. This oil must be added to the engine before
starting. For extreme cold operating conditions of 0° F
or below, use a partial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for
easier starting.
NOTE: In areas where temperature is consistently at
2CP F or lower, you may use 0W30 motor oil for easier
starting.
• Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
• Pour the oil and fill the crankcase to line (Full) on
dipstick (19 ounces). See figure 17.
• Tighten the oil fill cap/dipstick securely.
NOTE: Engine may already contain some residual oil.
Check frequently when filling the crankcase. Do not
overfill.
NOTE: Oil must be changed after the first two (2)
hours of operation to extend engine life.
FILL GAS
A WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and cau­
tion must be used when handling or storing it.
Do not fill fuel tank while snow thrower is run­
ning, when it is hot or when snow thrower is
in an enclosed area.
Keep away from open flame or an electrical
spark and do not smoke while filling the fuel
tank.
Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the
tank to within 1/4"-1/2" from the top to pro­
vide space for expansion of fuel.
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a fun­
nel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before starting
the engine.
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