Maintenance And Storage; Your Responsibility - Craftsman 247.88790 Owner's Manual

7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn. 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 caused 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 thismachine without good visibility or
light. A lways besure ofyour f ooting a nd keep afirmhold
onthehandles. Walk, never r un.
14.Disengage power totheauger/impeller when
transporting ornotinuse.
15.Never operate m achine athigh transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look d own a ndbehind a nd use care
when i nreverse.
16.Ifthemachine should s tart t ovibrate a bnormally, stop the
engine, disconnect thespark p lug wire and ground i t
against the engine. Inspect thoroughly fordamage.
Repair anydamage before s tarting a nd operating.
17.Disengage allclutch levers a nd stop engine b efore y ou
leave t heoperating position (behind thehandles). Wait
until theauger/impeller comes toacomplete stop before
unclogging thedischarge chute, making any
adjustments, orinspections.
18.Never put y our h and inthedischarge orcollector
openings. Always u se the clean-out tool p rovided to
unclog t hedischarge opening. Donotunclog d ischarge
chute w hile engine i srunning. Before u nclogging, shut o ff
engine a nd remain b ehind h andles until a llmoving p arts
have stopped completely.
19.Use only attachments and accessories approved bythe
manufacturer (e.g. w heel weights, tirechains, cabs etc.).
20. Ifsituations occur which a renotcovered inthis manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact Sears s ervice
center forassistance.
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.
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 the 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 includes 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 CARD. To find the 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, HMSK 80 models are designated as:
"C" -- 250 hours
"B" -- 500 hours
"A" -- 1000 hours