Craftsman 536.884681 Owner's Manual page 7

HOW TO USE YOUR
SNOW THROWER
TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER
• To stop the auger, release the auger
control barn
NOTE: if the auger continues to creep, refer
(To Adjust Auger Control Cable paragraph on
page 12).
o To stop the engine, turn key to the OFF
position.
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE
. Turn the chute control rod to set the
direction of the snow throwing.
• Loosen the wing knob on the chute
deflector and move the deflector to set
the distance. Move the deflector (UP) for
more distance, (DOWN) for tess distance.
Then tighten the wing knob (See figure
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WiF
TO USE AUGER PROPEL ACTION
, Squeeze the auger control bar down
against the upper handle to al!ow the
auger to turn.
• To propel forward, raise the handle to
allow the rubber auger blades to contact
the ground (See figure below).
Normal
Operating
Pos
Auger Propelled
Position
Rubber
Blades
,_ CAUTION: Read owner's manual
before operating machine. Never direct
discharge toward bystanders_ Release the
auger control bar and stop the engine
before unclogging discharge chute or auger
housing and before leaving the machine.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING;
Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
those using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or
longer. Start engine and let it run until fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use
carburetor bowl drain to empty residual
gasoline from float chamber (See figure in
Storage section, page 16). Use fresh fuel
next season, (See Storage Instructions on
page t6 for additional information).
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
FILL GAS
The two cycle engine used on this snow
thrower requires a mixture of gasoline and
oil for lubrication of the bearings and other
moving parts. The correct fuel mixture ratio
is 40:1 (3.2 oz. oil per gallon of gas - see
Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil must
be pre-mixed in a clean gasoline container,
Always use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.
:UEL MIX CHART (Mixture 40:1)
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U.S. IMPERIAL S.I. (METRIC)
GAS OIL GAS OIL GAS OIL
1 Gal 3.2 oz, 1 Gal, 3.7 oz. 4 Liters 100ML
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Mix gasoline and oil as follows:
Pour 1 U°S. quart of fresh, clean,
unleaded automotive gasoline to a gallon
gasoline container.
Add 3.2 oz of clean, high quality,
Craftsman two-cycle oil into the gasoline
container (One 3,2 ounces of oil pro-
vided).