Craftsman 536.884681 Owner's Manual page 10

SNOW THROWING TIPS
, This snow thrower will propel itself
for._ard when the handle is raised
enough to cause the auger blades to
contact the ground. The auger should
stop when auger control bar is released.
If it does not, refer to Adjust Auger
Control Cable paragraph on page !2.
• For most efficient snow throwing, turn the
discharge chute deflector to throw snow
downwind, and slightly overlap each
swath. In light snow take up to a full cut
and in heavy snow take less than a full
cut.
o The distance snow will be discharged can
be adjusted by moving the discharge
chute deflector. Raise the deflector for
more distance or lower the deflector for
less distance.
• In windy conditions, lower the chute
deflector to direct discharged snow close
to the ground where it is less likely to
blow into unwanted areas.
o Keep the area to be cleared free of
stones, toys and other foreign objects for
safety and to prevent damage to the
snow thrower.
Do not use the auger propelling feature
when clearing gravel or crushed rock
driveways. Move the handle down to
raise the auger slightly.
The allowable forward speed of the snow
thrower is dependent on the depth and
weight of the snow. Experience wilt
establish the most effective method of
using the snow thrower under different
conditions.
DRY AND AVERAGE SNOW
• Snow up to eight inch depth can be
removed rapidly and easily by walking at
a moderate rate. For snow or drifts of a
greater depth you may find it desirable to
slow your pace to allow the discharge
chute to dispose of the snow as rapidly
as the auger receives the snow.
• Plan to have the snow discharged in the
direction the wind is blowing_
WET PACKED SNOW
• Move slowly into snow of this condition.
The greater the depth,the slower you
should go. When it appears that the wet,
packed snow is causing the auger to slow
down and the chute to clog, back off and
begin a series of short jabs into the snow,
These short back and forth, 4 to 6 inch,
jabbing motions wilt "belch" the snow
from the chute°
SNOW BANKS AND DRIFTS
• In snow of greater depth than the unit,
use the jabbing technique described
above. Turn the discharge chute away
from the snow bank. More time will be
required to remove snow of this type than
level snow.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSE POWER: 5HP
DISPLACEMENT: 8.46 cue in.
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1_62 quart
(unleaded)
FUEL/OIL MIX RATIO: 40:1
SPARK PLUG:
(3.2 oz. of air-
cooled engine 2
cycle oil specified
for40:1 per 1 gal. of
gas)
Champion RCJSY
(Gap .030) or
Equivalent
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