Craftsman 247.885550 247 885680 24-28 Inch Snow Blower Owners Manual

CRAFTSMAN OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NOS. 247.885550 247.885680 CRAFTSMAN® Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 5 AND 8 HORSEPOWER 24 AND 26 WIDTH TWO STAGE TRACK DRIVE SNOW THROWERS 11 11 Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment Repair Parts SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. 770-8738K A A WARNING: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ANY INJURY, COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILUI E TO COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

A A TRAINING · Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before · Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before attempting unclogging the collector/impeller housing or discharge guide, to assemble or operate this machine. Be completely fc miliar with and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. Never place the controls and the proper use of this machine befon i operating your hand in the discharge or collector openings. Use a stick or it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and rei lular referwooden broom handle to unclog the discharge opening. ence and for ordering replacement parts. · Take all possible precautions when leaving the unit unattended. · Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a SIIOW throwDisengage the collector/impeller, shift into neutral, stop the er. Children 14 years old and over should only OpE rate snow engine, and remove the key. thrower under close parental supervision. Only pe ‘sons well · When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain acquainted with these rules of safe operation should :>e allowed collector/impeller and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect to use your snow thrower. spark plug wire and keep away from plug to prevent accidental · No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or hile taking starting. medication that impairs the senses or reactions. · Do not run engine indoors, except when starting engine and · Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, espel :ially small transporting snow thrower in or out of building. Open doors. children and pets. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. · Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, espec ially when · Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Exercise extreme operating in reverse. caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. PREPARATION · Never operate snow thrower without guards, plates, or other · Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is :0 be used safety protection devices in place. and remove all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and ot ler foreign · Never operate snow thrower near glass enclosure, automobiles, objects. window wells, drop off, etc., without proper adjustments of snow · Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral befol e starting thrower discharge angle. Keep children and pets away. engine. · Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at · Do not operate equipment without wearing adequate 1, inter outer too fast a rate. garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarfs or other Ii lose cloth· Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery ing which could become entangled in moving pc rts. Wear surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.