Replacing Shear Pins; Stopping The Engine - Craftsman 247.883960 Operator's Manual

Recoil Starter
CAUTION
Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running.
1. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit)
2. Move choke to the CHOKE
engine is warm, place choke in RUN position.
3. Push primer three (3) times, making sure to cover vent hole when
pushing. If engine is warm, push primer only once. Always cover
vent hole when pushing. Cool weather may require priming to be
repeated.
4. Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to resist, then
pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the compression. Engine
should start. Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back.
Return rope SLOWLY to original position. If required, repeat this
step.
5. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to RUN
position. If the engine falters, restart engine and run with choke
at half-choke position for a short period of time, and then slowly
rotate the choke into RUN position.
WARNING
To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the machine
unattended with the engine running. Turn the engine off after use and
remove key.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

After you have finished snow-throwing, run engine for a few minutes
before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
1. Move throttle control to OFF position.
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 ENGAGE DRIVE
1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift
lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R)
positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and
a pace you're comfortable with.
OPERATION
position.
position (cold engine start). If
NOTE: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds until
you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow
thrower.
2. Squeeze the drive control against the handle and the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
NOTE: NEVER reposition the shift lever (change speeds or direction
of travel) without first releasing the drive control and bringing the snow
thrower to a complete stop. Doing so will result in premature wear to
the snow thrower's drive system.
TO ENGAGE AUGER
1. To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger
control against the left handle. Release to stop the auger.

REPLACING SHEAR PINS

The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and cotter
pins. If the augers should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow
thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If the augers will not
turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See Figure 19.
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than Sears
SKU# 88389/OEM Part No. 738-04124A replacement shear pins.
Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components 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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CAUTION
WARNING
Figure 19