Craftsman 31AH54SG793 Operator's Manual page 17

2. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit)
3. Move choke to the CHOKE
warm, place choke in RUN position.
4. Push primer three (3) times, making sure to cover vent hole in primer bulb
when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer only once. Always cover vent
hole when pushing. Cool weather may require priming to be repeated.
5. Push starter button to start engine. Once the engine starts, immediately
release starter button. Electric starter is equipped with thermal overload
protection; system will temporarily shut-down to allow starter to cool if
electric starter becomes overloaded.
6. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to 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 RUN position.
7. After engine is running, disconnect power cord from electric starter. When
disconnecting, always unplug the end at the wall outlet before unplugging
the opposite end from the engine.
Recoil Starter
Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running.
1. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit)
2. Move choke to the CHOKE
warm, place choke in RUN position.
3. Push primer three (3) 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. 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 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 RUN position.
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 OFF position.
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 any moisture away from the controls on the engine.
OPERATION
position.
position (cold engine start). If engine is
CAUTION
position.
position (cold engine start). If engine is
WARNING
To Engage Drive
1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit)
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 shift 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.
Replacing Shear Pins
Each auger blade is secured to the spiral shaft with a shear pin and bow-tie clip. If
an auger blade strikes a foreign object or ice jam, the pin will shear off to prevent
damage to the blade. If an auger blade does not turn, check to see if its pin has
sheared off. See Figure 17.
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than Sears SKU#
88389/OEM Part No. 738-04124A 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.
17
position, move shift lever
CAUTION
WARNING
Figure 17