Operation; How To Set Up; Checklist - Craftsman SNOWTHROWER 536.8884 Instructions Manual

'HOW TO SET UP YOUR SNOW
THROWER
• Your snow thrower is equipped with height
adjust skids (see second figure on page 5)
on the outside of the auger housing. To
adjust the skid height for different
conditions, (see To Adjust Skid Height
paragraph on page 17).
•/ CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new snow
thrower, to ensure that you receive the
best performance and satisfaction from this
quality product, please review the following
checklist:
v" All assembly instructions have been
completed. ..-
/ The discharge chute rotates freely.
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.
While learning how to use your snow
thrower, pay extra attention to the following
important items:
,/,/ Engine oil is at proper level.
,// Make sure gas tank is filled properly
with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
,/,/ Become familiar with all controls-their
location and function. Operate controls
before starting engine.
Auger Drive Lever- Starts and stops the
auger and impeller (snow gathering and
throwing).
Traction Drive Lever- Propels the snow
thrower forward and in reverse.
Speed Shifter Lever- Selects the speed of
snow thrower (6 speeds forward and 2
speeds reverse).
Crank Assembly - Changes the direction of
snow throwing through the discharge chute.
Chute Deflector - Changes the distance
the snow is thrown.
Discharge Chute - Changes the direction
the snow is thrown.
KIIck Pin - Changes the track drive from
normal to free-wheel drive, which allows the
unit to be transported easily without the en-
gine being started.
Weight Transfer System - When engaged
(by lifting up on the upper handle) it helps
keep the snow thrower in contact with the
ground, and reduces ride up on ice and
hard-packed snow. When roleased (by
pushing down on weight transfer pedal with
the ball of your foot), it eases steering of the
snow thrower.
Helght Adjust Skids - Adjusts the ground
clearance of the auger housing.
Ignition Key - Must be inserted to start the
engine.
Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the engine
manually.
Choke Control - Used to start a cold en-
gine.
Pdmer Button - Injects fuel dfrectly into the
carburetor manifold for fast starts in cold
weather.
Throttle Control - Controls the engine
speed.
Electric Starter Button - Used to start the
engine using the 120 V electric starter.
Shear Pins- Shear pins are designed to
break ( to protect the machine) if an object
becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use
of a harder bolt will destroy the protection
provided by the shear pin.
Toolbox - Spare shear pins and spacers
are located in toolbox.