Maintenance And Storage - Craftsman 247.888160 Owner's Manual

5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated
area. E ngine exhaust contains carbon m onoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
6. Donotoperate m achine while under theinfluence of
alcohol ordrugs.
7. Muffler and engine b ecome hot a nd can cause a burn. D o
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 oavoid property
damage orpersonal injury c aused b ya ricochet.
11. Never direct discharge atchildren, bystanders and pets
orallow anyone i nfront o fthemachine.
12. Donotoverload machine capacity byattempting toclear
snow attoofast o fa rate.
13. Never operate thismachine without good visibility or
light. A lways b esure ofyour f ooting a ndkeep afirm hold
onthehandles. Walk, never r un.
14. Disengage power totheauger/impeller when
transporting ornot i nuse.
15. Never operate m achine athigh transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look d own a ndbehind a nd use care
when inreverse.
16. Ifthemachine should s tart t ovibrate a bnormally, stop the
engine, disconnect thespark p lug and ground i tagainst
theengine. Inspect thoroughly fordamage. Repair any
damage before s tarting and 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 a ny
adjustments, orinspections.
18. Never put y our h and inthedischarge orcollector
openings. Always u se aclearing tool t ounclog t he
discharge opening.
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 j udgment. Contact your n earest Sears
store f orassistance orcall C ustomer Service.
Maintenance And Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
2. 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 before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting.
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 (O.E.M.) parts only. "Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safetyF
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 or replace safety and 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. The safety labels are given
below for your reference.
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