Craftsman 247.88835 Operator's Manual page 17

STOPPING THE ENGINE
After you have finished snow-throwing, run engine for a few minutes
before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
1. Move throttle control to STOP
CAUTION
Do NOT move the choke control to CHOKE
the engine. Backfire or engine damage may occur.
2. Remove the key. Removing the key will reduce the possibility of
unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not in use.
Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the
key.
3. Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as
well as the area in and around the wheel drive control and auger
control. Also, engage and release both controls several times.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE
1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit)
speed selector lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or
two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the
snow conditions and a pace you're comfortable with.
NOTE: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds
until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the
snow thrower.
2. Squeeze the drive control against the handle and the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
NOTE: NEVER reposition the speed selector lever (change speeds or
direction of travel) without first releasing the drive control and bringing
the snow thrower to a complete stop. Doing so will result in premature
wear to the snow thrower's drive system.
TO ENGAGE AUGER
1. To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger
control against the left handle. Release to stop the auger.
OPERATION
position.
STOP
position to stop
position, move
REPLACING SHEAR PINS
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and bow-tie
cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the
snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If the augers will
not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See Figure 17.
NOTE: Two extra shear pins are supplied in the manual bag.
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than Sears
SKU# 88389/OEM Part No. 738-04155 replacement shear pins. Any
damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of
failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower's warranty.
Always turn off the snow thrower's engine and remove the key prior to
replacing shear pins.
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CAUTION
WARNING
Figure 17