Operating Instructions; Checking Chute Operation; 2-Speed Shift Lever; To Start Engine - Craftsman C944.526460 Owner's Manual

CHECKING CHUTE OPERATION
If sprocket teeth tend to jam
base of chute assembly, lower the sprocket slightly
loosening the two 5/16-18 flange nuts (F) and lowering
the lower adjusting bracket.
If sprocket teeth skip across holes in flange, raise the
sprocket by loosening two nuts (F) and raising
lower adjusting bracket
securely.
INTERLOCK WIRING HARNESS ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: For the protection
your snow thrower is equipped
system which allows operation
the operator's position.
the interlock system, connect
handle to wire at base of engine as shown (Fig. 11).
CAUTION: If these wires are left disconnected,
unit will not operate.
THROTTLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1. As~emble throttle control
#
uSing two 10-16 x
112
tighten securely.
2. Press plastic knob firmly
(Fig. 12).

2-SPEED SHIFT LEVER

The 2-SPEED SH IFT LEVER (Fig. 7) provides 2 speed
ranges which are selected with lever at rear of chassis.
The high speed (H I) is to be used for norma I snow re-
moval and low speed (LO) is desirable
extremely heavy work is required.
left for "H I" and to the right for "LO". Select "H I" or
"LO" speed prior to shifting
or "REVERSE" drive. It may be necessary
snow thrower forward
cogs in transmission so that shift
pletely engaged in "HI"
(Fig. 10)
in holes in flange
slightly. Tighten nuts
(Fig. 11)
of yourself and others,
with a safety interlock
of the unit only from
To complete the assembly of
safety wire on R.H.
(Fig. 12)
to back of handle
self-tap screws as shown'
(0)
onto throttle control lever
for use when
Move lever to the
control rod to "FORWARD"
to move
or backward slightly to align
lever can be com-
or "LO" position.
at
Before attempting
by
carefully all the operating
sure you understand
again the "Rules for Safe Operation"
this manual.
the
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Remove oil filler
engine and check oil level. Fill to "FULL"
dipstick with S.A.E. 5W-30 oil (Fig. 13). Pour slowly
to prevent
screw filler
filling the engine may affect
filler plug secur:ely to prevent leakage.
2. Fill fuel tank with any regular grade of fresh, clean
gasoline. Lead free gasoline
your
Do not use Ethyl or High Octane gasoline.
plate
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TO START ENGINE

NOTE: All small gasoline engines tend to be difficult
to start in cold weather.
be used in cold weather, we recommend
in a heated area.
1. Place primary
("OUT") position and place impeller
in disengaged
to use your snow thrower,
instructions
the function of all controls. Read
at the front
plug and dipstick on L.H. side of
air lock. To check oil level correctly,
plug and dipstick all the way in. Over-
performance.
may be substituted.
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FIG. 13
Since this unit will always
clutch lever up into
clutch shift rod
("OUT") position (Fig. 14 and 15).
read
below and be
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disengaged