Stopthesnowthrower; Tractionlockpins; Checkthe Oil (Beforestarting Engine) - Craftsman C950-52948-0 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
,_ WARNING: Read Operator's Manual before operating
machine. This machine can be dangerousif used
carelessly.
,, Never operatethe snowthrower without all guards,covers,
shields in place.
,, Never direct dischargetowards windows or allow
bystandersnear machine while engine is running.
,, Stop the engine whenever leaving the operating
position.
,, Disconnectspark plug beforeuncloggingthe impeller
housingor the dischargechute and before making
repairs or adjustments.
,, Whenleavingthe machine, removethe safety key. To
reducethe risk of fire, keep the machine cleanand free
from spilled gas, oil, and debris.
STOPTHESNOWTHROWER
1. Release thetraction driveclutchlever ( B,Figure 14).
2. Push theON/OFF s witch (A,Figure 21)totheOFF position andpulloutthe
safety k ey(B).
TRACTIONLOCKPiNS
Therighttractionwheelcanbecompletely released usingthe lockingpin
(A,Figure15).This allowstheunit to beeasilymoved withtheengineoff.
Traction Lock Pins Figure 15
CHECKTHE OiL (BEFORESTARTING ENGINE)
NOTE:The engine was shippedfrom the factory filled with oil.
Check the level of the oil Add oil as needed.
1. Makesuretheunit is level.Usea high qualitydetergent oil classified
"ForService SF,SH,S J, SL,or higher".
2. Remove t heoilfill cap/dipstick (A,Figure 16)andwipewitha clean cloth.
3. Insertthe oilfill cap/dipstick andturnclockwise to tighten.
4. Remove theoil fillcap/dipstick andchecktheoil.
NOTE:Do not checkthe level of the oil while the engine runs.
5. If necessary, addoil until theoil reaches theFULLmarkon theoil fill
cap/dipstick. D onotaddtoo muchoil.
6. Tighten theoil fillcap/dipstick securely eachtime youchecktheoil
level.
NOTE:For extreme cold operating conditionsof O°F(-18°C) and
below, use a synthetic5W30 motor oil for easier starting.
NOTE:S.A.E. 5W30 motoroil may be used to make starting
easier in areas where the temperature is 20°F (-7°C) to O°F
(-18°C). Synthetic 5W30 is acceptable for all temperatures.
DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. See Chart for oil recommenda-
tions.
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Below40°F(4°C)the use ofSAE30will result in hardstarting.
** Above80°F (27°C)the use of 10W-30maycauseincreasedoil consumption= C heck
oil levelmorefrequently.
FULL
Checkingthe Oil Figure 16
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