Craftsman C950-52850-0 Owner's Manual page 22

OPERATING TIPS
1. For optimum snowthrower efficiency, adjust ground
speed, not the throttle. REMEMBER -- if the wheels slip,
forward speed will be reduced. The engine is designed
to deliver optimum performance at full throttle and must
be run at this power setting at all times.
2. Most efficient snowblowing is accomplished when snow
is removed immediately after it falls.
3. For complete snow removal, slightly overlap each swath
previously taken.
4. Snow should be discharged downwind whenever pos-
sible.
5. For normal usage, set the skids one--eighth inch (3 mm)
below the scraper bar. For extremely hard--packed snow
surfaces, the skids may be adjusted upward to insure
cleaning efficiency.
OPERATION
6. On gravel or crushed rock surfaces, the skids should be
set at 1--1/4 inch (32 mm) below the scraper bar (see "To
Adjust Skid Height", in the ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR
section in this manual). Rocks and gravel must not be
picked up and thrown by the machine.
7. After the snowthrowing job has been completed, allow
the engine to idle for a few minutes, to melt snow and ice
accumulated on the engine.
8. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly after each use.
9. Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris from
the entire snowthrower, and flush with water (if possible)
to remove all salt or other chemicals. Wipe snowthrower
dry.
10. Before starting snowthrower, always inspect augers and
impeller for ice accumulation and/or debris, which could
result in snowthrower damage.
11. Check oil level before every start. Make sure the oil is at
the FULL mark on the oil fill cap/dipstick.
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