Operation; Before Operating Snowthrower; Operate The Snowthrower; Stop The Snowthrower - Sears Craftsman C950-52951-0 Owner's Manual

BEFORE OPERATING SNOWTHROWER

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Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight.
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Read this OPERATOR'S MANUAL and OPERATOR SAFETY before
operating your snowthrower. Compare the illustrations with your
SNOWTHROWER to familiarize yourself with the location of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.
WARNING: The operation of any snowthrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before beginning snowthrower operation. We recommend
standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask over spectacles.

OPERATE THE SNOWTHROWER

CAUTION: Operation with a Snow Cab. Wind may blow
exhaust gasses back towards the operator. If you notice
the smell of exhaust, change direction of operation.
NOTICE: Do not throw snow toward a building as hidden ob-
jects could be thrown with sufficient force to cause damage.
1. Start the engine. See "Start the Engine" in this section.
2. Press the chute rotation switch (A A , Figure 11) to the UP/DOWN posi-
tion to rotate the discharge chute left or right. See "Discharge Chute,
Deflector, and Grip Warmer" in this section.
3. Push the deflector control lever (B B ) forward or pull back to control the
angle of the chute deflector. See "Discharge Chute, Deflector, and
Grip Warmer" in this section.
CAUTION: Before operating, make sure the area in
front of the snowthrower is clear of bystanders or
obstacles.
4. Fully press and hold the auger control lever (C C , Figure 11) to engage
the auger rotation. Releasing the auger control lever will disengage the
auger - unless the Free-Hand™ control is activated.
5. Fully press and hold the traction/Free-Hand™ control lever (D D ) to en-
gage the traction drive and begin moving the snowthrower. To disen-
gage the traction drive, completely release the lever.
6. When BOTH levers are pressed, the Free-Hand™ control is activated.
This allows you to release the auger control lever to use the other con-
trols. The auger will continue to run until the traction/Free-Hand™
control lever is released.
7. Press the grip warmer switch (E E ) to the UP/DOWN position to heat the
hand grips. "Discharge Chute, Deflector, and Grip Warmer" in this
section.
NOTE: Always release the traction control lever before moving
the speed select lever.
NOTE: This snowthrower was shipped WITH OIL in the engine.
See "Before Starting Engine" instructions in the OPERATION
section of this manual before starting engine.
8. Use the speed select lever (F F ) to select the forward drive speed. Set the
speed select lever to one of the following positions as determined by
snow conditions:
1-2 Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep
3 Moderate
4-5 Very Light
6 Transport
NOTE: When clearing wet, heavy, snow, it is recommended
that the ground speed of the unit be reduced, maintained full
throttle and do not attempt to clear the full width of the unit.
9. To stop moving forward, release the traction control lever (D D ).
10. To move the snowthrower backwards, move the speed select lever into
either first or second reverse position and engage the traction control
lever.

STOP THE SNOWTHROWER

1. Release the auger control lever (C C , Figure 11).
2. Release the traction control lever (D D ).
3. Push the throttle control lever (A A , Figure 18) to the STOP position.
4. Remove the safety key (B B ). Keep the safety key out of the reach of
children.
WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed,
poor ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains CARBON
MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS.
• Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on engine and snow-
thrower.
• Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can
exceed 150°F (66°C). Avoid these areas.
• DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to
operate or be near snowthrower while it is
operating.

OPERATION

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