Craftsman 47.881701 Operator's Manual page 14

Stopping The Engine
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the
engine.
1. Move throttle control to STOP
2. Remove the key. Removing the key will reduce the possibility of
unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not in use. Keep the
key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the key.
3. Wipe any moisture away from the controls on the engine..
To Stop The Snow Thrower
1. To stop the wheels, release the drive control.
2. To stop throwing snow, release the auger control.
3. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to OFF
Do not turn key.
The temperature of muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150º F.
Avoid these areas.
Using Snow Thrower to Clear Snow
CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for foreign objects. Remove foreign objects,
if any.
1. Start the engine following starting instructions.
2. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not
develop full power until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Rotate the chute assembly to the desired direction, away from bystanders
and/or buildings.
4. Making certain no bystanders or obstacles are in front of the unit, squeeze
the auger control completely against the upper handle to fully engage the
auger.
5. While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive control completely
against the upper handle to engage the wheels. Do not "feather" the drive
control.
6. As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain a firm hold on the handle, and
guide the snow thrower along the path to be cleared.
7. Release the auger and drive controls to stop the snow throwing action and
forward motion.
NOTE: Your unit is equipped with a clutch in the transmission. If the wheels
stop turning while trying to discharge large volumes of snow, immediately
disengage the drive control and allow the rotating auger to discharge snow
from the housing. Reduce the clearing width and continue operation.
8. On each succeeding pass, readjust the chute assembly to the desired position
and slightly overlap the previously cleared path.
Positioning Discharge Chute
Loosen the chute knob and pivot upper chute to desired position. Tighten the chute
knob making sure the carriage bolt is correctly positioned. Raising the chute throws
snow further.
1. Rotate chute handle to desired operating position.
position.
STOP
and pull out the key.
STOP
WARNING
OPERATION
Do not lift the snow thrower at any time by the chute handle.
Operating Tips
1. F or most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.
2. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previous
path.
3. Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate 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.
4. If you choose to operate the snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in
the lowest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the
shave plate.
5. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
Replacing Shear Pins
The auger is secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and bow-tie clips. If
the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed
so that the shear pins may shear. If auger will not turn, check to see if the pins have
sheared. See Figure 10.
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than OEM Part No.
738-04124 replacement shear pins. See Parts List in this Operator's Manual.
Any damage to the snow thrower as a result of failing to do so will NOT be
covered by your snow thrower's warranty.
Always turn off the snow thrower's engine and remove the key prior to
replacing shear pins.
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Figure 10