Snowthrower Operation - Sears CRAFTSMAN C950-52871-0 Owner's Manual

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 for over spectacles.

SNOWTHROWER OPERATION

The most effective use of the snowthrower will be established
by experience, taking into consideration the terrain, 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 section "To Start En-
gine".
2. Adjust snow chute deflector. Push the remote chute le-
ver forward to discharge snow down, pull remote chute
deflector back to discharge snow high and far (see
Figure 11).
3. Move the electric chute switch to set the direction (left to
right) of the discharge chute.
4. Select proper speed for snow conditions as outlined be-
low 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 colored area on the control panel.
1- -2 Wet, Heavy, Slushy, Extra Deep
3 Moderate
4- -5 Very Light
6 Transport Only
NOTE: When clearing wet, heavy snow, it is
recommended that the ground speed of the unit be
reduced, maintain full throttle and do not attempt to
clear the full width of the unit.
5. To engage Free-Hand control, BOTH levers must be
depressed. Free-Hand control allows you to operate
the other snowthrower controls by releasing either the
left or right lever. Release both levers to disengage
Free-Hand control.
For additional operating instructions see "Operating
Tips" in this section of the manual.
6. Engage auger drive clutch lever (right hand--Figure 11).
IMPORTANT: Be sure front of unit is clear of
bystanders or obstacles before operating.
OPERATION
7. Engage traction drive clutch lever (left hand--Figure 11).
As the snowthrower starts to move, maintain a firm hold
on the handles and guide the snowthrower along the cut-
ting path. Do not attempt to push the snowthrower.
8. To stop forward motion, release traction drive clutch lever
(left hand -- Figure 11).
9. To stop auger, release auger drive clutch lever (right
hand -- Figure 11).
10. To move the snowthrower backwards, move speed select
lever into first or second reverse and engage traction
drive clutch lever (left hand). To stop, release traction
drive clutch lever.
WARNING: Read Owner's Manual before oper-
ating machine. This machine can be dangerous
if used carelessly.
Never operate the snowthrower without all guards, cov-
ers, and shields in place.
Never direct discharge towards windows or allow by-
standers near machine while engine is running.
Stop the engine whenever leaving the operating posi-
tion.
Disconnect spark plug before unclogging the impeller
housing or the discharge chute and before making re-
pairs or adjustments.
When leaving the machine, remove the ignition key.
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the machine clean and
free from spilled gas, oil and debris.
Traction Drive
Clutch Lever
Heated Hand
Grip Switch
17
Remote Chute Speed Select
Lever Lever
Auger Drive
Clutch Lever
Electric Chute
Switch
Figure 11