Using The Clean-Out Tool; To Move Forward And Backward; To Adjust Skid Plates - Sears Craftsman 944.527700 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
USING THE CLEAN-OUT TOOL (See Fig. 15)
in certain snow conditions, the discharge chute may be-
come clogged with ice and snow. Use the clean-out tool
to dislodge this blockage.
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain all controls are disengaged and the au=
get/impeller and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the
wire away from the spark plug to prevent ac-
cidental starting.
Release the auger control lever and shut offthe engine.
• Removethe clean-out tool from it's mounting clip. Grasp
the tool firmly by the handle and push and twist the tool
into the discharge chute to dislodge the blockage.
After the packed snow has been dislodged, return the clean-
out tool to it's mounting clip by pushing it into the clip.
. Make surethe discharge chute is pointed in asafe direc-
tion (no vehicles, buildings, people, or other objects are
in the direction of discharge) before restarting the engine.
• Restart the engine, then squeeze the auger control
lever to the handle to clear snow from the auger hous-
ing and the discharge chute.
DISCHARGECHUTE
TOOL
MOUNTING
FIG, 15
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 16)
SELF-PROPELLING, forward and reverse movement of
the snow thrower, is controlled by the traction drive control
lever located on the left side handle.
• Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to engage
the drive system,
• Release traction drive control lever to stop the forward
or reverse movement of the snow thrower,
SPEED and DIRECTION are controlled by the drive speed
control lever.
• Squeeze traction drive control lever to handle to engage
the drive system, then slowly move drive speed control
lever to desired "FORWARD" or "REVERSE" setting,
Forward ground speed will increase as the lever is moved
forward, allowing the operator to vary the speed of the unit
while it is moving,
• To reverse direction, slowly pull lever back until snow
thrower stops, then pull lever further back,
Reverse ground speed will increase as the lever is pulled
backward, allowing the operator to vary the speed of the
unit while it is moving.
• Slower speeds are for heavier snow and faster speeds
are for light snow and transporting the snow thrower. It
is recommended that you use a slower speed until you
are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.
NOTE: When both traction drive and auger control levers
are engaged, the traction drive control lever will lock the
auger control lever in the engaged position. This will allow
you to release your right hand from the handle and adjust
the discharge chute direction without interrupting the snow
throwing process.
TRACTION DRIVE
LEVER
l
DRIVE SPEED
CONTROLLEVER
1
FIG. 16
POWER STEERING OPERATION (See Fig. 17)
Steering triggers are usedtoassist insteering yoursnowthrow-
er. The triggers are located on the underside of each handle.
When atrigger is squeezed, itdisengages the drive wheel on
that side of snowthrower and allows ittoturn in that direction,
• To turn left- squeeze left side trigger,
• To turn right - squeeze right side trigger,
TURN
12
FIG. 17
TO ADJUST SKiD PLATES (See Fig. 17)
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
used to adjust the skid plates.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper
clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface
to be cleared is uneven.
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
over gravel or rocky surfaces. Objects such as gravel, rocks
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
damage or damage to the snow thrower.