Snow Throwing Tips; Levers - Craftsman 536.885910 Owner's Manual

8 horsepower 26" dual stage trac-plus 120v. electric start snow thrower
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SNOW THROWING:TIPS
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Formaximum Snowthrowerefficiency, a djustground
speed, notthrottle. Ifthe track slips, reduceforward
speed. The engine is designed todelivermaximum
performanceat fullthrottle and shouldbe run at this
power setting at all times;
Most efficientsnow blowing isaccomplished when
the snow is removed immediately after it falls.
Forcomplete snow removal, slightlyoverlap each
path previouslytaken.
The-snow shouldbe discharged down wind when-
ever possible.
F°r n°rmal usage, set the skids sothat the scraper
bar is 118"above the skids. For extremely hard-
packed snow sudaces, adjustthe skids upward so
that the scraper bartouches the ground.
On gravel or crushed rocksurfaces,set the skids at
1-1/4" below the scraper bar(see To Adjust Skids
Height paragraph Onpage18). Rocks and gravel
must not be pickedupand thrown bythe machine.
if the front of the snow thrower has a tendency to
raise, reduce the ground speed and engage the
weight transfer system.
Alter the snow blowing job has been completed,
allowthe engine to idlefor a few minutes, whichwill
melt snow and accumulated ice off the engine.
• .... Clean the snowthrower thoroughlyaftereach use.
Remove ice and snow accumulation and all debris
from the entire snowthrower, and flushwith water
(if possible)to remove all salt or otherchemicals.
Wipe snow thrower dry:
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-,
MOVE ANY ITEM THAT MAY BECOME
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LODGED IN AUGER WITHOUT TAKING
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THE, FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
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• RELEASE rAUGER DRIVE AND TRACTION
DRIVE LEVERS.
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• MOVE THROTTLE
LEVER TO STOP POSI-
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• REMOVE (DO NOT TURN) IGNITION KEY.
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• DISCONNECTSPARK
PLUG WIRE.
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• DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS IN THE
AUGER OR DISCHARGE CHUTE USEA
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