Craftsman 536.918300 24-Inch Snow Blower Owners Manual

ISears I owner’s manual MODEL NO. 536.918300 CAUTION: Read INSTRUCTIONS carefully · CRAFTSMAN®! 24 ” SNOW THROWER · Assembly Operating Maintenance Repair Parts SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO ” Chicago, Illinois 60684 U.S.A. Look for this symbol. It means – ATTENTION! BECOME ALERTI A HAZARD TO OPERATOR, BYSTANDERS, PROPERTY OR UNIT MAY EXIST. ffiA I£E 015 GONffiENffiS –‘ , , Page OWNERS INFORMATION 2 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT · 2 WARRANTy 2 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS 3 4 Contents of Shipping Carton 4 Tools Required for Assembly ASSEMBLy 4 6 Handle Assembly .

. 4 Controls Assembly 4.5 6 Skid and Gage Wheel (Height) Adjustment 6 8 OPERATION Operating Controls 6,7 Snow Thrower Operation · 7 Before Starting Engine 7,8 8 To Start Engine 8 10 ADJUSTMENTS Drive Belt Adjustment 8.9 Chute Deflector Cable Adjustment .· . 9 9 Power Clutch Cable Adjustment Wheel Drive Control Adjustment 9,10 Page ImpellerlAuger Control Cable Adjustment 10 Carburetor Adjustment 10 Spark Plug Adjustment 10 MAINTENANCE 10-12 Drive Belt Replacement 10,11 11 Shear Bolt Replacement Roller Chain Replacement 11 Transmission Replacement. . 11 Snow Chain Removal 11 Lubrication 11,1 2 Engine Service 12 12 STORAGE Engine Storage 12 Unit Storage 12 LUBRICATION CHART 13 UNIT REPAIR PARTS 14-21 22-25 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS TRANSMISSION REPAIR PARTS . 26 SERVICE HELPS CHART 27 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS 28 Record the following information about your unit so that you will be able to provide it in case of ,loss or theft. DATE PURCHASED: STORE WHERE PURCHASED: ADDRESS CITY STATE MODEL NO.: 536.918300 CODE NO.: _ _ _ TELEPHONE The Craftsman Warranty, plus a Maintenance Agreement, provide maximum value for Sears products. Contact your nearest Sears store for details. CRAFTSMAN. WARRANTY I’C¥W. FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER If this Snow Thrower fails to perform properly due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. SEARS TOWER BSC 41-3 CHICAGO. IL 60684 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. 1fII ,i -2- iL It is imperative in operating and handling your Snow Thrower that certain normal precautions be observed to prevent the possibility of injury or damage. Please read the following operational precautions before you assemble or use your new Snow Thrower. A TRAINING 1. Wear safety glasses or eye shields when assmbling or operating snow thrower. 2. Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 3. Never allow children or young teenagers to operate equipment and instruct them to stay away from the unit while it is operating. Never allow adults to operate equipment without proper instruction. 4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets.