Installing The Recoil Starter Handle; Set-Up; Fuel Recommendations; Adding Fuel - Craftsman C459-52261 Operator's Manual

3. Remove the screw and hex lock nut from the universal joint. See
Figure 8.
Hex Lock Nut
Screw
Hex Lock Nut
Chute Rod
NOTE: Make sure the chute is facing forward when installing the
universal joint.
4. Install the universal joint on the end of the chute rod as shown in
Figure 8.
NOTE: Be sure the holes in the universal joint line up with the holes
in the chute rod. You may have to activate the chute rotation control
trigger to allow you to line up the holes.
5. Secure the universal joint with the hex nut and screw previously
removed. See Figure 8.
6. Slide the protective sleeve over the universal joint. See Figure 9.
Protective Sleeve
ASSEMBLY
Universal Joint
Screw
Figure 8
Figure 9

Installing the Recoil Starter Handle

1. Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual bag.
2. Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle as shown in
Figure 10. Do not fully tighten the hardware until instructed to do so.
Handle
Knob
NOTE: The opening of the eye bolt should face toward the back of the
snow thrower.
3. Slowly pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye bolt.
4. Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt from the back of the
snow thrower. See Figure 10.
5. Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob.

SET-UP

Fuel Recommendations

Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combus-
tion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline with
up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be
used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting
dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO NOT use E85 gasoline.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is
refueled or where gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the tank
cap is closed properly and securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor
may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before
starting the engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.

Adding Fuel

WARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
9
Recoil Starter Handle
Eye Bolt
Figure 10