Craftsman 247.88664 Owner's Manual page 4

7. Muffler and engine b ecome hot a nd can cause a burn. Do
not t ouch.
8. Exercise extreme caution w hen operating onorcrossing
gravel surfaces. Stay alert f orhidden h azards ortraffic.
9. Exercise caution w hen changing direction and while
operating onslopes.
10.Plan your s now-throwing pattern toavoid discharge
towards windows, walls, cars etc. T hus, avoiding
possible property damage orpersonal injury c aused b ya
ricochet.
11.Never direct discharge atchildren, bystanders and pets
orallow anyone i nfront o fthemachine.
12.Donot o verload machine capacity byattempting toclear
snow attoofast o fa rate.
13.Never operate t hismachine without good visibility or
light. Always b esure ofyour f ooting a ndkeep afirm hold
onthehandles. Walk, never r un.
14.Disengage power totheauger/impeller when
transporting ornot
in use.
15. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care
when in reverse.
16. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage.
Repair any damage before starting and operating.
17. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine before you
leave the operating position (behind the handles). Wait
until the augedimpeller comes to a complete stop before
unclogging the discharge chute, making any
adjustments, or inspections.
18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector
openings. Always use the clean-out tool provided to
unclog the discharge opening. Do not unclog discharge
chute while engine is running. Before unclogging, shut off
engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts
have stopped completely.
19. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact Sears service
center for assistance.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and
adjustment sections of this manual.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine
disengage all clutch levers and stop 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.
3. 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.
4. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
5. 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!"
6. Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage
and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to
the adjustment section in this operator's manual for
instructions.
7. Maintain/replace safety/instruction labels, as necessary.
8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas,
oil, etc. to protect the environment.
9. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
10. 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.
11. Always refer to the operator's manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the machine. The safety labels are shown
below for your reference.
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) and Three Way Catalyst
(TWC) if so equipped.
Engine Identification Decal
This decal indicates the engine's model number, specification
and teh date of manufacture. Please look at the decal on the
engine of your equipment and record these information for
future reference.
The engine identification decal also includeds engine life
specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of
the engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life
as certified by EPA and/or CARB. To find teh life period
specification of the engine, please read the engine decal and
and locate the letter (enclosed by quotation marks) between
the words Moderate and Life Period. Match one of the
following letters with the letter printed on your decal. For
example, HSSK models are designated as:
"C"-- 125 hours
"B" -- 250 hours
"A" -- 500 hours