Craftsman 247.885570 24-Inch Snow Blower Owners Owners Manual - English

SEARS Owner’s Manual CRAFTSMAN® 7 HORSEPOWER 24 TWO STAGE TRACK DRIVE 11 I SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.885570 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Printed in U.S.A. 770-0372M 8/96 (R960823) TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Safe Operation Hardware Pack Assembly Operation 2 3 5 6 10 Maintenance Service and Adjustments Off-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Repair Parts 15 16 20 21 22 WARRANTY INFORMATION TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow Thrower is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.

If this Craftsman snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover: Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as skid shoes, shave plate and spark plugs. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner’s manual. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOWTHROWERTOTHE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL60179 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Horsepower: Displacement: Fuel Capacity: Spark Plug Ignition Air Gap: Engine 7 h.p. 15.04 cU.in. 4 quarts J-8C or equivalent .0125 ” MODEL 143.977001 Model Number Serial Number 247.885570 Date of Purchase The model and serial numbers will be found on a label attached to the frame of the snow thrower. You should record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES A A · This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your snow thrower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. I WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).