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Operator's
Manual
CRRFI'$1 1 RN
Electric Start
22=INCH SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88779
CAUTION:
Before
using
this product,
read this
manual
and follow
all
safety
rules
and operating
instructions.
o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179, U.S.A.
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www.sears.com/craftsman
FORMNO.769-05101A
6/11/2010

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual CRRFI'$1 1 RN Electric Start 22=INCH SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88779 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION CAUTION: Before using MAINTENANCE this product, read this PARTS LIST manual and follow ESPANOL safety rules and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Back Cover

    Maintenance &Service ....Page16 Contact N umbers ....BackCover CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY Whenoperatedand maintainedaccording to all suppliedinstructions,if this Craftsmansnowthrowerfailsdueto a defectin materialor workmanshipwithintwo yearsfrom the dateof purchase,return it to any Searsstore, Sears Parts& RepairServiceCenter,or otherCraftsmanoutlet inthe UnitedStatesforfree repair(or replacementif repairprovesimpossible).

  • Page 3: California Proposition

    This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeopera- This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not tion practicesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis...

  • Page 4: Operation

    Safe Handling of Gasoline • Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingon or crossinggravel surfaces.Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare • Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingon explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled slopes. on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skin and • Planyoursnow-throwing patternto avoiddischargetowards changeclothesimmediately. windows,walls,cars etc. Thus,avoidingpossibleproperty •...

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE & STORAGE DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengine in any way. regularly.Referto the maintenance and adjustmentsectionsof Tampering with the governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand this manual. cause it to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactory setting of engine governor. •...
  • Page 6 SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble operate WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.
  • Page 7 1. KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING i MPELLER A ND AUGER. CONTACT WiTH iMPELLER ORAUGER CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET, 2, USECLEAN=OUT TOOL TOUNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE. 3. DISENGAGE CLUTCH L EVERS, STOP ENGINE, AND REMAIN BEHIND HANDLES U NTIL ALLMOVING PARTS HAVE STOPPED B EFORE UNCLOGGING O RSERViCiNG MACHINE.

  • Page 8: Removing From Carton

    iMPORTANT: T his unitis shippedwith theengine fullof oil. After assembly,see page 10for fuel and oil details. Removing From Carton 1. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Removeall packinginserts. 2. Movethe snowthrowerout of thecarton. 3. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit.

  • Page 9: Clean-Out Tool

    Skid Shoe Clean-Out Tool Thesnow thrower s kidshoesareadjusted upward atthefactory forshipping Thechute clean-out t oolisfastened to thetopd theaugerhousing witha purposes. Adjust t hemdownward, ifdesired, p riortooperating t hesnow mounting clipanda cabletieat thefactory. C utthecabletiebeforeoperating thrower. thesnowthrower. SeeFigure 5. It is not recommended that youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel ChuteClean-outTool as it can easilypick up and throwloosegravel,causingpersonal injuryor damageto the snowthrowerand surroundingproperty.

  • Page 10: Fuel Recommendations

    Fuel Recommendations Checking Oil Level Use automotive gasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombus- tionchamberdeposits)with a minimumof 87 octane.Gasolinewith up to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButyl Ether)canbe The engineis shippedwith oil in theengine.Youmust, however, used. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting checkthe oil levelpriorto operatingthe snowthrower.Runningthe dirt, dust,or waterin thefuel tank. DO NOTuse E85gasoline. enginewith insufficientoil cancause seriousengine damageand Refuelin a well-ventilated areawith the engine stopped.Donot void theenginewarranty.

  • Page 11: Discharge Chute

    Discharge Chute Auger Control Test Loosen thewingknobontheupper chute, a djust c hute andchute iMPORTANT: P erformthefollowingtest beforeoperatingthesnow control to desired operating position. throwerfor the firsttime and at the startof eachwinterseason. Tighten thewingknobontheupper chutemaking surethecarriage bolt Checkthe adjustment o f theauger controlas follows: iscorrectly positioned.
  • Page 12 Upper Handle Drive AugerControl Control UpperChute Handle FuelCap Muffler RecoilStarter Chute Assembly Handle Clean-out Tool Oil Cap Throttle Control ElectricStarter Choke Button Chute Knob Control Auger ShavePlate Oil Drain ElectricStarterOutlet ) Skid Shoe Be familiarwithall the controlson the snowthrowerand theirproperoperation.Knowhowto stop the machineand disengagethem quickly. Snowthrowercontrolsand featuresare describedbelowand illustrated Chute Handle...

  • Page 13: Before Starting Engine

    Clean=Out Tool Auger Whenengaged,the auger rotatesand drawssnow intothe auger housing. Neveruseyour handsto clear a cloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff Chute Assembly engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshavestopped Snowdrawninto theauger housingis dischargedout the chute [before usng the c can-out too to c ear thechute assemby. assembly. The chuteclean-outtool is conveniently fastenedto the rearof the Choke Control auger housingwith a mountingclip.

  • Page 14: Starting The Engine

    Gasoline Determinethat yourhome'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem. Ask a licensedelectricianif you are notcertain. Use automotive gasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombus- If you havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas follows. tionchamberdeposits)with a minimumof 87 octane.Gasolinewith If you do not havethe properhousewiring, DONOT usethe electric up to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButyl Ether)canbe starterunder anyconditions.

  • Page 15: To Stop The Snow Thrower

    Stopping The Engine Positioning Discharge Chute Runenginefor a few minutesbeforestoppingto help dry off any Loosenthechuteknoband pivotupperchuteto desiredposition.Tighten moistureon the engine. the chuteknobmakingsurethe carriageboltiscorrectlypositioned. Movethrottlecontrolto STOP position. Rotatechutehandleto desiredoperatingposition. Removethekey.Removingthe key will reducethe possibilityof unauthorized startingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use. Keepthe key in a safe place.The enginecannotstart withoutthe Donot lift the snowthrowerat any time bythe chute handle.

  • Page 16: Engine Maintenance

    Follow t he maintenance schedule given b elow. This chart describes service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column tokeep t rack Before s ervicing, repairing, lubricating or inspecting, disengage ofcompleted maintenance tasks. Tolocate t henearest Sears controls and stop engine. Wait until allmoving parts h ave c ome t oa complete stop.
  • Page 17 Usedoil is a hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly. Donotdiscardwith householdwaste.Checkwith yourlocalauthori- ties or SearsServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recycling facilities. Reinstallthe drain plugand tightenit securely. Refillwith the recommended oil and checkthe oil level.See Recommended Oil Usagechart.Theengine'soil capacityis 20 ounces. Oil Drain Plug (%-400 -200 0o 200 400 ("c) -30°...
  • Page 18 Lubrication NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten 1/2-turnafter the spark plugseatsto compressthe washer.Whenreinstalling a used Fora viewof the lubricationpointson the snowthrower,see Figure16. spark plug,tighten 1/81to 1/41turn after the sparkplug seatsto 1. Lubricatepivotpoints on the augercontroland drivecontrol with a compressthe washer.General Recommendations light engineoil once a season. 1.

  • Page 19: Check V-Belts

    Check V-Belts Auger Belt Followinstructionsbelowto checkconditionof drivebelts every50 iMPORTANT: B ecause gas could leakfromthe carburetorat this hoursof operation. point,the engineshouldhavebeen run until thefuel tank was dry,as 1. Removetheplasticbelt coveron the front of the engineby previouslyinstructed. removingthe self-tappingscrewand pressingthe plastictabs to 1.

  • Page 20: Drive Belt

    Drive Belt Adjusting The Auger Cable Referto theAssemblysectionfor instructionson adjustingthe auger NOTE: Replacethe drivebelt beforereassembling the newauger belt. controlcable. 1.Tip the snowthrowerup and forward sothat it restson theauger housing. IMPORTANT:BecauseGascould leakfrom thecarburetorat this point,the engineshouldhavebeen run untilthe fuel tankwas dry, as previouslyinstructed.

  • Page 21: Preparing Engine

    If the snowthrowerwillnot be usedfor30 daysor longer,or if it is the end of the snowseasonwhenthe last possibilityof snowis gone,the equipmentneedsto be storedproperly.Followstorageinstructionsbelowto ensuretop performance from the snowthrowerfor manymoreyears. PREPARING SNOW THROWER PREPARING ENGINE Whenstoringthe snowthrowerin an unventilatedor metal stor- Enginesstoredover30 days need to be drainedof fuel to prevent age shed,careshouldbe taken to rustprooftheequipment.Using deterioration and gumfrom formingin fuel systemor on essential a light oil or silicone,coat theequipment,especiallyanychains,...
  • Page 22 This sectionaddresses minor serviceissues.To locate the near- est Sears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontact Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all Searsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. controlsandstopthe engine. W aituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete stop.Remove thekeyto prevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafetyglassesduringoperation or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs. Enginefails to start Chokecontrolnot in Chokeposition.
  • Page 23 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88779 777S32636 777X43688 ..... eeNOT .... "lVnNV_ S,UOIVU3dOQV3U"g "S33VdUnS 13AVU9NO_NilVU3dO USEE85 ORFUEL N3HM NOJlnV3 V HIX33Sn"SU30NVlSA8 lV 39HVHOSlO CONTAINING MORE 13_UIG H3A3N 'S31UgrNI$133r80 NMOUH1 QIOAV OL"_ THAN10% ETHANOL "3NiHOVW 9NIOIAU3S HO9NI9903ON9 3U0:138 g:IddOLS 3AVHSLUVd ONIA0_I T IV'IILNR$3"IQNVH QNIH_8 N iVW3tJ O NV'3NION] d OlS'SEFIA:FI H31R13 _gVON3SJQ "_...
  • Page 24 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88779...
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  • Page 26 Craftsman Snow Thrower Model 247.88779...
  • Page 27 Craftsman Snow Thrower IViodel 247.88779 784-0419C-4044 DriveHousingFrame _710-0572 _ CarriageScrew5/16-18x 2.25 710-0605 Mach.Screw 1/4-20x 1.825 790-00223A-0637 AugerCable Bracket 710-04484 Screw5/16-18x .75 790-00224 AugerCable Adj. Bracket 712-04064 FlangeLock Nut 1/4-20 934-04282B Wheel AssySnow HogGray 720-04072A WingKnob 5/16-18 734-04322 Tube,Tire, 4.10/3.50-4.0 725-0157...
  • Page 28 Craftsman Engine Model 265=SU For Snow Thrower Model 247.889571...
  • Page 29 Craftsman Engine IViodel 265=SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.889571 710-04968 Bolt 951-11371 Crankcase CoverGasket 710-04932 CoverBolt 951-11054 ValveCover 951-11368 Oil Seal 731-07059 BreatherHose 726-04101 736-04440 Washer Hose Clamp 751-11124 951-11370 Oil Seal Pivot LockingNut 951-10646 751-11123 ValveAdjustingNut ignitionCoil 951-11110 Air Flow Shield...
  • Page 30 Craftsman Engine Model 265-SU For Snow Thrower Model 247.889571 715-04088 DowelPin 951-11061A GasketKit, Complete(Not Shown) 951-11565 HeadCoverGasket 951-10645A ElectricStarter 710-04979 Bolt 951-11289 MufflerGasket 951-11567 Carburetor InsulatorGasket 951-11109 BlowerHousingShield 951-10639A Primer 751-11896 Carburetor InsulatorPlate 751-11569A Carburetor Gasket 710-04945 Bolt 710-04938 Drain Bolt...
  • Page 31 Craftsman Engine IViodel 265-SU For Snow Thrower IViodel 247.889571 951-11020 CarburetorKit, Major(Not Shown) 951-11062A ShortBlockAssembly(Not Shown) Gasket,ThrottlePlate 951-11565 HeadCoverGasket Float Pin 951-11289 MufflerGasket EmulsionTube 951-11567 CarburetorinsulatorGasket NeedleValve 751-11896 CarburetorinsulatorPlate MainJet 751-11898 CylinderHeadGasket NeedleValveSpring 751-11899 Tappet Float 715-04090 DowelPin 951-11589 Fuel BowlGasket...
  • Page 32 MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 2005 ANDTHERE- AFTER,WHICHARE USEDIN CALIFORNIA, A NDTO CERTIFIED MODELYEAR2005 AND LATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASED AND USEDELSEWHERE IN THE UNITEDSTATES.
  • Page 33 (4)Repair orreplacement ofany warranted part under the warranty provisions ofthis article m ust beperformed atnocharge tothe owner ata warranty station. (5)Notwithstanding the provisions ofSubsection (4) above, warranty services orrepairs must beprovided atallMTD distribution centers that are franchised toservice the subject engines. (6)The owner must not b echarged fordiagnostic labor that l eads tothe determination that a warranted...
  • Page 34 Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission...
  • Page 35 Congratulations on makinga smartpurchase.YournewCraftsman@ Onceyou purchasethe Agreement,a simplephonecall is all that it productis designedand manufactured for yearsof dependableopera- takesfor youto scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night,or tion. But likeall products,it may requirerepairfrom time to time.That's schedulea serviceappointmentonline. whenhavinga RepairProtectionAgreementcansave youmoneyand The RepairProtectionAgreementis a risk-freepurchase.If youcancel aggravation.
  • Page 36 Declaraci6n de garantia ......Pagina 36 Almacenamiento fuera de temporada ..Pagina 54 Practicas operaci6n seguras ..... Pagina 37 Soluci6n de problemas ......Pagina 55 Etiquetas de seguridad ......Pagina 40 Lista de piezas ........... Pagina 23 Montaje ............Pagina 41 Acuerdo de protecci6n para reparaciones ..
  • Page 37 Esta rn_.quina r ue construidapara seroperadade acuerdocon La presenciade este sfrnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque irnportantesde seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar concualquiertipo de equipo rnotorizado, u n descuidoo error por poner en peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras partedel operadorpuedeproducirlesionesgraves.Esta rn_.quina personas.Lea y siga todaslas instruccionesde este manualantes es capazde arnputarrnanosy piesy de arrojarobjetoscon gran...
  • Page 38 Manejo seguro de la gasolina • Nuncaoperela rn_.quina si falta un rnontajedel canalo si el rnisrnoest,. daSado.Mantengatodos losdispositivosde seguri- Paraevitar lesiones personales 0 daSosrnateriales tengarnucho dad en su lugaryen funcionarniento. cuidadocuandotrabajecon gasolina.La gasolinaes surnarnente inflarnabley sus vaporespuedencausarexplosiones. S i se derrarna •...

  • Page 39: Mantenimiento

    • Paraencenderel motor,jale de la cuerdalentarnente hasta que • SegOn la Cornisi6nde Seguridad de Productosparael Consu- sienta resistencia,luegojale r_.pidarnente. El replieguer_.pido de rnidorde los EstadosUnidos(CPSC)y la Agenciade Protecci6n la cuerdade arranque(tensi6nde retroceso)le jalar_,la rnanoy Arnbiental d e los EstadosUnidos(EPA),este productotieneuna el brazohaciael motor rn_.s r_.pido de Io que usted puedesoltar.
  • Page 40 SiMBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p_ginadescribelossimbolosy figurasde seguridadinternacionales que puedenapareceren este producto.Lea el manualdel operador )araobtenerla informaci6n terminadasobreseguridad,reunirse,operaci6ny mantenimiento y reparaci6n. LEA EL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR (S) Lea, entienda, y siga todas las instrucciones en el manual (es) antes de intentar reunirse y funcionar.

  • Page 41: Antes Del Montaje

    IMPORTANTE:Esta unidadse enviaconel motorIlenode aceite, Despu_sdel montaje,consultela p_.gina 10 para losdetallesdel combustible y el aceite, Extracci6n de la unidad de la caja 1, Corte lasesquinasde la cajade cart6ny extiendaloslados de maneraque quedenpianossobreel piso Quitetodos los separadores de empaque, 2, Saquela m_.quina quitanievede la caja, 3, Aseg@ese de vaciarcompletamente la cajaantes de tirarla, NO eleve le mAquinaquitanievetomAndolade la manijadel canal.
  • Page 42 Pasadores de cuchilla Zapata antideslizante Laszapatas antideslizantes de lam_quina quitanieve s eajustan haciaarriba Su rn_.quina q uitanievetrae un par de pasadores enf_brica, p arael envio. S i Iodesea, p uede ajustarlas hacia abajoantes de de cuchillade la barrenay pasadoresde chaveta hacer f uncionar l a m_quina q uitanieve.
  • Page 43 Recomendaciones sobre el combustible Verificaci6n del nivel de aceite Utilicegasolinaparaautorn6viles ( sinplorno o bajocontenido de plorno pararninirnizar losdep6sitos en la c_rnara de cornbusti6n) con unrninirno El motorse enviacon aceiteen el motor.Sin embargo,debe de 87octanos.Sepuedeusargasolinaconhastaun 10%de etanol o un controlarel nivelde aceiteantes de hacerfuncionarla rn_.quina 15%de MTBE(eterrnetilico terciario-bufilico).
  • Page 44 Canal de descarga Si la barrenamuestraALGONsignode rotaci6n,vuelva inmediatamente a la posici6ndel operadory apagueel motor. Aflojela perilla dealetas delcanal s uperior, ajuste el canal y elcontrol Esperea quetodas las partesm6vilessedetenganantesde delcanal a la posici6n defuncionamiento deseada. reajustarel cablede controlde la barrena. Apriete la perilla dealetas delcanal s uperior asegur_ndose dequeel Aflojela tuercahexagonal posterior en el soportede ajustedel cable.
  • Page 45 Control de la barrena de la transmisi6n Cuerda de Tapa de la arranque, gasolina Canal superior del canal Tap6n de Manija del Montaje del canal Silenciador combustible arrancador de retroceso Herramienta de limpieza Cebador Llavede encendido Perilla del canal Barrena Placa de raspado Zapata...

  • Page 46: Antes De Encender El Motor

    Barrenas El controldel regulador est,. ubicadoen el motor.Regulala velocidad del motor,y Io apagacuandose presionahaciaabajocornpletarnente. Cuandoest_.nengranadas, l as barrenasgiran y rnandanla nievehacia La irnagende la derecharepresentalasvelocidadesdel control el interiorde la caja de la barrena. del reguladory coincidecon la etiquetaubicadaen el motor.Las IVIontaje del canal imP.genes a continuaci6nilustran la definici6nde cada sirnbolo.

  • Page 47: Encendido Del Motor

    Gasolina NO use ei arrancador electrico en ninguna circunstancia. Utiiice gasolina para autom6viles (sin plomo o bajo contenido de plomo Conecte el prolongador a la salida situada en ia superficie del motor. Conecte ei otto extremo del prolongador a un tomacorriente de CA, para minimizar los dep6sitos en la ca.marade combusti6n) con un minimo 120voltios con conexi6n a tierra, para tres patas, en un a.reabien de 87 octanos.

  • Page 48: Procedimiento Para Quitar La Nieve

    Detenci6n del motor Ubicacibn del canal de descarga Deje encendido el motor durante aigunos minutos antes de detenerlo para Afloje la perilladel canal y gireel canal superior hasta la posici6ndeseada. permitir que se sequela humedad en el mismo. Ajuste la perilladel canal comprobandoque el perno de carro este ubicado 1.

  • Page 49: Del Motor

    MANTENIMIENTO DEL MOTOR "_ Antes de realizar tareas de lubricaci6n, reparaci6n o inspecci6n, desengrane todos los controles y detenga ei motor. Esperea que se detengan completamente todas las piezas m6viles. Control del aceite del motor NOTA: Verifique ei nivel de aceite antes de cada uso y despues de cada cinco horas de funcionamiento para cerciorarse que se mantiene el nivel de aceite indicado.
  • Page 50 Control de la bujia Bujia de encendido NO pruebe lachispa si no estfi la bujia de encendido. NO de arranque al motor si no estfi la bujia de encendido. Si el motor ha estado funcionando, el silenciador estarfi muy caiiente. Tenga cuidado de no tocar el silenciador.
  • Page 51 Recomendaciones generales Pasadorde "_ cuchilla Pasadorde chaveta 1. Respete siempre las regias de seguridad cuando reaiice tareas de ..Zapata mantenimiento. antideslizante 2. La garantfa de esta ma.quinaquitanieve no cubre elementos que han estado sujetos al mal use o negligencia del operador. Para recibir el reembolso total de la garantfa, ei operador debera,dar mantenimiento a la ma.quinaquitanieve come se indica en este manual.
  • Page 52 Antes de realizartareas de servicio, reparaci6n, iubricaci6n o inspecci6n, desengrane todos los controles y detenga el motor. Espere a que se detengan completamente todas ias piezas m6viles. Desconecte el cable de la bujia y p6ngalo haciendo masa contra el motor para evitar que se encienda accidentalmente.
  • Page 53 Ajuste del cable de la barrena Es posible que se requieran ajustes peri6dicos del cable de control de la barrena debido ai estiramiento y al desgaste normal de la correa. Se necesitara.najustes si las barrenas parecen temblar mientras giran pero el motor mantiene su velocidad, o si sigue girando con ei control de la barrena desengranado.
  • Page 54 Si no sevaa utiliza el equipo durante30 dfaso rn_.s, o sies el finalde la ternporada de nievey ya noexisteposibilidad deque nieve, e s necesario alrnacenar e l equipo de rnanera adecuada. S igalasinstrucciones d e alrnacenarniento quese indicana continuaci6n p aragarantizar e l rendirniento rn_.xirno d e la rn_.quina q uitanieve durante rnuchos a_os.
  • Page 55 Antesde realizarcuaiquiertipo de mantenimientoo servicio,desenganche todos loscontrolesy detengael motor.Esperea que se detengancomple- tamentetodas laspiezas m6viles.Desconecteel cablede la bujh y p6ngalo haciendomasacontraei motorpara evitarquese enciendaaccidentalmente. Utilicesiempreanteojosde seguridaddurantela operaci6no mientrasrealiza ajusteso reparaciones. Esta secci6nanaliza problemasmenores de servicio.Paraubicar el Centrode Servicio Sears m_s cercanoo para programarun servi- eio, simplemente eomuniquese con Sears al tel_fono 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 56 MTD CONSUMER GROUP, iNC. (MTD), el Bordo de Recursos de Aire de California (CARB) y la Agencia de Protecci6n Medioambiental de Estados Unidos (U. S. EPA) Declaraci6n de Garantia del Sistema de Control de Emisiones (Derechos y obligaciones del propietario seg_n la garantia contra defectos) LA COBERTURADESISTEMADECONTROLDEEMISIONES APLICABLE A MOTORES CERTIFICADOS COMPRADOS ENCALIFORNIA EN2005 Y A PARTIRDE ENTONCES, QUESON USADOS EN CALIFORNIA, Y HASTA ANO2005 DE MODELOCERTIFICADO Y MOTORES POSTERIORES QUESON COMPRADOS Y USADOSENOTRAPARTEEN LOSESTADOS UNIDOS.
  • Page 57 reernplazada segQn lagarantia segarantizar_, por e lresto d el p eriodo degarantia. (3) Cualquier pieza g arantizada que est_ prograrnada para reernplazo segQn elrnantenirniento requerido deconforrnidad con lasinstruc- clones escritas delaSubsecci6n (c)segarantiza por e lperiodo detiernpo anterior alaprirnera fecha d ereernplazo prograrnada para e sa pieza.
  • Page 58 Busque el periodo de duraci6n de emisiones importantes yla informaci6n de clasificaci6n de aire en la etiqueta de emisiones de su motor Los motores cuyo cumpiimiento con los estAndares de emisi6n Tier 2 de la Comisi6n de Recursos Ambientales de California (CARB) est6 certificado deben exhibir la informaci6n relacionada con el periodo de duraci6n de ias emisiones y la clasificaci6n de aire.
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