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ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is main- tained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instruc- tions in the owner's manual, Craftsman will repair, free of charge, any defect in mate-...
• Never operate the snow thrower at high • Check shear bolts and other bolts frequently transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look for proper tightness to be sure the snow behind and use care when backing. thrower is in safe working condition. •...
WARNING: Look for this symbod to point • Never attempt to make any adjustments while out important safety precautions. It means---At- the engine (motor) is running (except when tention!!! Become alerti!! Your safety is involved. specifically recommended by the manufac- turer).
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• Remove cotter pin, flatwasher and wave • Place cotter pin through worm end of washer from the worm end of chute chute control rod. control rod and set aside (see figure • Bend cotter pin to secure. below). • Rotate the chute control rod fully clock- •...
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IMPORTANT: Use a U.L. listed two con- ductor extension cord suitable for outdoor use in cold weather. Extension cord should be no longer than 100 feet. Extensions cords are available at Craftsman Service Centers. RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORDS TO USE AUGER...
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Q For most efficient snow throwing, turn the • Snap strain relief clip down over loop of discharge chute deflector to threw snow cord, see figure below. Connect exten- downwind, and slightly overlap each sion cord to power plug on control switch. swath.
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packed s now iscausing t he required to remove snow of this type than auger to slow level snow. down and the chute to clog, back off and begin a series of short jabs into the snow. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS These short back and forth, 4 to 6 inch, jabbing motions will "belch"...
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The drive belt on this unit is of special con- struction and must be replaced with the , Belt same type belt available at your nearest Auger Cover Craftsman Service Center. Pulley Location • Remove the belt cover (see to Remove TO ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT the Belt Cover paragraph on this page).
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NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune-up at a Craftsman Service Center is a good way of ensuring that your snow thrower will provide maximum performance for the next season.
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If the motor stops, release the control bar, disconnect the ex tension cord and allow the motor to cool 5 minutes before continuing operation. If this happens often take your snow thrower to an autho fized Craftsman Service Center for repair and adjustment.