Operating Tips - Craftsman 247.88700 Owner's Manual

5. Asthesnowthrower starts to move, m aintain a firm
holdonthehandle, a ndguide thesnowthrower
along thepathtobecleared.
6. Release t hebailstostopthesnowthrowing action
andforward motion.
NOTE:
Y our unit is equipped with a clutch in the
transmission. If the wheels stop turning while trying to
discharge large volumes of snow, immediately
disengage drive control bail and allow rotating augers to
discharge snow from the housing. Continue operation
on a narrower stretch with less volume of snow.
7. On each succeeding pass, readjust the chute
deflector to the desired position and slightly overlap
the previously cleared path.
Operating Tips
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
as the engine will not develop full power until # reaches
operating temperature.
,_ WARNING: The temperature of muffler and
surrounding areas may exceed 150 ° F. Avoid
these areas.
For most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous swath.
Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward for hard-packed snow.
NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this
snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily
picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal
injury and/or damage to the snow thrower.
If for some reason, you have to operate the snow
thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest
position for maximum clearance between the
ground and the shave plate.
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
_ ARNING: Stop engine by removing
ignition key and wait for ALL moving parts to
stop, before using the chute clean-out tool.
The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the
auger housing with a mounting clip. See Figure 7.
When snow and ice collect in the discharge chute during
operation, use this tool to safely clean the chute and chute
opening. Follow the steps below to operate it:
1. Release both auger and drive control bails.
2. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures
it to the rear of the auger housing. See Figure 7.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has
formed in and near the discharge chute.
_ WARNING:
Never use your hands to clean
snow and ice from the discharge chute or
auger housing.
5. Re-fasten the chute clean-out tool to the mounting dip
on the rear of the auger housing.
6. Reinsert the ignition key and start the snow thrower's
engine for more snow cleaning.
Figure 7
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