Craftsman 247.88970 26-Inch Snow Blower Owners Manual, 2005

Operator’s Manual ® 26 ” SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88970 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com · SAFETY · ASSEMBLY · OPERATION · MAINTENANCE · PARTS LIST · ESPAÑOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-03956 6/4/2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement Page 2 Safe Operation Practices . .Pages 3-6 Safety Labels . Page 7 Assembly .Pages 8-11 Operation . .Pages 12-15 Service &Maintenance .

.Pages 16-23 Off-Season Storage . Page 24 Troubleshooting Page 25 Parts List .Pages 26-34 Repair Protection Agreement Page 38 Español . Page 39 WARRANTY STATEMENT Craftsman Limited Warranty two years on snow thrower When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this snow thrower fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase, return it to any authorized Craftsman drop-off location for free repair. For the nearest authorized location, call 1-800-4MYHOME. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this snow thrower is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for: · Expendable items that become worn during normal use, including but not limited to skid shoes, shave plate, shear pins, spark plug, air cleaner, belts, and oil filter. · Standard maintenance servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups. · Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. · Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear, accident, or improper operation or maintenance. · Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused by impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine. · Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator’s manual. · Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date. · Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Engine Oil Type: Engine Oil Capacity: Fuel Capacity: Spark Plug: Spark Plug Gap: 5W-30 20 ounces 2.3 Quarts Torch F6RTC (F6TC) .020 ” to .030 ” MODEL NUMBER Model Number . Serial Number . Date of Purchase . Record the model number, serial number and date of purchase above Sears Brands, LLC 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.