Craftsman 247.88845 Operator's Manual page 2

Warranty S tatement .................................. Page2
SafeOperation Practices .......................... Pages 3-6
SafetyLabels ............................................ Page7
Assembly . ................................................. Pages 8-11
Operation . ................................................. Pages 12-15
Service andMaintenance ......................... Pages 16-23
Off-Season S torage . ................................. Page 24
Troubleshooting ........................................ Page 25
PartsList................................................... Page 26-41
Repair P rotection A greement ................... Page 47
Espa_ol ..................................................... Page 48
Service Numbers . ..................................... BackCover
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL LiMiTED WARRANTY
Two Years on Snow Thrower
Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructions,if this snowthrowerfailsdue to a defect in materialor workmanshipwithintwo yearsfrom
the date or purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrangefor free repair.
This warrantyappliesfor onlyone yearfrom the dateof purchaseif this snowthroweris everusedfor commercialor rental purposes.
Duringthe first yearof purchase,therewill be no chargefor warrantyservicein your home.Foryour convenience,in-homewarrantyservicewill still be available
after the first year of purchase,but atrip chargewill apply.This chargewill be waivedif you transportthe snowthrowerto an authorizedCraftsmandrop-off
location.For the nearestauthorizedlocation,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This warrantycoversONLYdefects in materialand workmanship.Sears will NOT payfor:
• Expendableitemsthat becomewornduringnormaluse, includingbut not limitedto skidshoes,shaveplate,shear pins, sparkplug, air
cleaner,belts, and oil filter.
• Standardmaintenance servicing,oil changes,or tune-ups.
• Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails, thorns,stumps,or glass.
• Tire or wheel replacementor repairresultingfrom normalwear,accident, or improperoperationor maintenance.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbut not limitedto damagecausedby impactingobjectsthat bendthe frameor
crankshaft,or over-speeding the engine.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto, electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby improper
storage,failureto usethe proper gradeandamountof engine oil, or failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructions
containedinthe operator'smanual.
• Engine(fuel system)cleaningor repairscausedby fuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale). In general,fuel should be
usedwithin30 daysof its purchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement.
This warrantyappliesonly whilethis productis withinthe United States.
This warrantygivesyou specific legal rights,and you may alsohaveother rightswhichvary from stateto state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineOil Type: SAE5W-30
EngineOil Capacity: 28 ounces
FuelCapacity: 4 Quarts
SparkPlug: Champion®RC12YC
SparkPlugGap: .030"
Model Number.................................................................
Serial Number .................................................................
Date of Purchase .............................................................
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber
and dateof purchaseabove
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