Craftsman PRO Series Operator's Manual page 17

Recoil Starter
Do not pull the starter handle while the engine is running.
1. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit)
2. Move choke to the CHOKE
warm, place choke in the RUN position.
3. Push primer three times, making sure to cover vent hole when pushing.
If engine is warm, push primer only once. Always cover vent hole when
pushing. Cool weather may require priming to be repeated.
4. Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to resist, then pull quickly and
forcefully to overcome the compression. Engine should start. Do not release the
handle and allow it to snap back. Return rope SLOWLY to original position. If
required, repeat this step.
5. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the RUN position. If
the engine falters, restart engine and run with choke at half-choke position
for a short period of time, and then slowly rotate the choke into the RUN
position.
To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the machine
unattended with the engine running. Turn the engine OFF after use and
remove safety key.
Stopping Engine
After you have finished snow-throwing, run engine for a few minutes before
stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine.
1. Move throttle control to STOP
Do NOT move the choke control to CHOKE
engine. Backfire or engine damage may occur.
2. Remove the safety key. Removing the safety key will reduce the possibility of
unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not in use. Keep the
safety key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without the safety 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 Wheel 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
are comfortable with.
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position.
position (cold engine start). If engine is
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position.
STOP
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position to stop the
position, move speed
OPERATION
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 augers.
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 16.
NOTE: Two extra shear pins are supplied in the handle panel or manual bag.
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than 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 safety key prior to
replacing shear pins.
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Figure 16
CAUTION
WARNING