Snowblower Operation - Craftsman 768.884900 Owner's Manual

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Snowblower Operation
The most effective use of the snowblower will be estab
lished by experience, taking into consideration the ter
rain, wind conditions and building location which will
determine the direction of the discharge chute. NOTE:
Do not blow snow towards a building as hidden objects
could be blown with sufficient force to cause damage.
1. Start the engine as described in paragraph To Start
Engine.
ENGINE WILL NOT START
UNLESS IGNITION KEY IS
INSERTED INTO IGNITION
SLOT IN CARBURETOR COVER.
DO NOT TURN IGNITION KEY.
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IGNITION KEY
2. Adjust snow chute deflector.
3. Using crank, position the discharge chute to dis
charge snow with the wind.
4. Select proper speed for snow conditions as outlined
below and set speed select lever to desired position.
NOTE: Always release traction drive clutch lever before
moving speed select lever.
Ground speed is determined by snow conditions. Select
the speed you desire by moving the speed selector into
the appropriate coloured area on the control panel.
Red - Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep
Amber - Moderate
White - Very Light
Green - Transport Only
For additional operating instructions see "OPERATING
TIPS" page 17.
5. Engage auger drive clutch (right hand).
IMPORTANT: Be sure front of unit is clear of bystand
ers or obstacles before operating.
AUGER
DRIVE CLUTCH
FIGURE 12
TRACTION
DRIVE CLUTCH
6. Engage traction drive clutch (left hand) as the snow
blower starts to move, maintain a firm hold on the
handles and guide the snowblower along the cutting
path. Do not attempt to push the snowblower.
7. To stop forward motion, release traction drive clutch
(left hand).
8. To stop auger, release auger drive clutch (right hand).
9. To move the snowblower backwards, move speed
select lever into first or second reverse and engage
drive traction clutch (left hand). To stop, release drive
traction clutch.
FIGURE 13
For added traction, your new tracked snowblower is
equipped with dual drive, independently pivoting tracks.
This allows one track to stay in full contact with the
ground when going over hard packed snow or bumps.
A DANGER A
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventHated
areas. 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 snowblower.
WARNING - Temperature of muffler ahd nearby areas
may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas.
DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to operate
or be near snowblower while it is operating.
A DANGER A
Do not attempt to remove any item that may become
lodged in auger without taking the following precautions:
1. Release auger and drive clutch levers.
2. Move throttle lever to STOP position.
3. Remove ignition key.
4. Disconnect spark plug wire.
5. Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge
chute. Use a pry bar.