Scraper Bar; To Use Drift Cutters; To Transport; Before Starting The Engine - Sears Craftsman 944.527700 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
• If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
1. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then mov-
ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates
are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
(LOW GROUND
FIG, 17
SCRAPER BAR
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After
considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 19)
Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are
higher than the front of the snow thrower.
• Loosen upper adjustment nut enough to allow drift
cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nut
securely. Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.
• When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nut,
lower to storage position and tighten nut securely.
AUGER
HOUSING
STORAGE_
POSITION
/
DRIFT
CUTTER
ADJUST-
MENT NUT
FIG, 19
TO TRANSPORT (See Fig, 20)
When pushing or towing your snowthrower, be sure to
disengage transmission by placing freewheel control into
FREEWHEEL position. Freewheel control is located atthe
rear of snowthrower.
• Pull freewheel control out to FREEWHEEL position.
• To reengage transmission, push control back in.
FREEWHEEL POSITION
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TRANSMISSION ENGAGED
FIG, 20
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL (See Fig. 21)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with oil.
1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
"FULE' mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
• To change engine oil, see "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIE'
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
CHOKE ENGINE OIL GASOLINE
CONTROL FILL CAP / DIPSTICK FILLER CAP
\
STARTER
BUTTON
13
PRIMER RECOIL
STARTER
SAFETY HANDLE
IGNITION ON/OFF
KEY SWITCH
NOTE: ALL iTEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
FIG. 21
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 21)
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel, Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas-
ohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and for=
mation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of
30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea-
son. See Storage instructions for additional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.