Craftsman CX Series Operator's Manual page 16

WARNING
To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the machine
unattended with the engine running. Turn the engine off after use and
remove key.
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
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)
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 the
position, move speed
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