Craftsman 247.88955 Operator's Manual page 5

maintenanCe & storage
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of
this manual.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all
control levers and stop the engine. Wait until the auger/impeller
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
• Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals
to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also, visually
inspect machine for any damage.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
• Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear
and damage. For your safety protection, frequently check all
components and replace with original equipment manufacturer's
(OEM) parts only. "Use of parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!"
• Check control levers periodically to verify they engage and disen-
gage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the adjustment
section in this operator's manual for instructions.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to
protect the environment.
• Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from
machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an
open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace,
clothes dryer etc.
• Always refer to the operator's manual for proper instructions on
off-season storage.
• Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replace if necessary.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product
has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 60 hours of
operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine
inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that
all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not
worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries
or death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way.
Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and
cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting
of engine governor.
notiCe regarding emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are
certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include
the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM),
Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way
Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
sPark arrestor
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any)
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working
order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears
Parts and Repair Service Center.
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