Craftsman 247.886510 23-Inch Snow Blower Owners Manual

SEARS Owner’s manual MODEL NO. 247.886510 CRAFTSMAN® Read INSTRUCTIONS carefully 23 ” – 5 H.P. DUAL STAGE SNOW THROWER Optional Electric Starter Available -Assembly -Operation -Maintenance – Repair Parts Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 Part No. 770·68700 CRAF1’SMAN WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER For two years from the date of purchase, whell 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 c( Immercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover: Expendable tems which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, tire chains and shear pins. Repairs necessary because of operator at use or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructic ns contained in the owner’s manual. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTERIDEPARTMENT 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 vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. DEP’ r. 698/731 A SEARS TOWER CHICAGO, IL 60684 OWNEA:’S INFORMATION Record the following information about yoU! unit so that you will be able to provide it in case of loss or theft. DATE PURCHASED: STORE WHERE PURCHASED: CITY: _ ADDRES , MODEL NO.lCODE: 247.886510/ _ _ TELEPHONE: STATE: MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRODUCT. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SEARS STORE FOR DETAILS. TABLI: OF CONTENTS CRAFTSMAN WARRANTY OWNER’S INFORMATION MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE Page 2 2 2 , 3 : 4-9 10-13 13, 14 Page STORAGE 14, 15 ADJUSTMENT/REPAIRS 15-19 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 20 SNOW THROWER REPAIR PARTS 22-29 ENGINE REPAIR PARTS 30-34 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Back Cover 2 “. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND SNOW THROWERS A THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD A ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY ANDIOR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR SNOW THROWER. To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury. TRAINING 1. Read this owner’s guide carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate equipment. Never allow adults to operate equipment without proper instructions. 3. No one should operate this unit white intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions. 4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets. 5. Exercise caution to avoid slippiny or falling, especially when operating in reverse. 5. Stop engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger/impeller housing or discharge guide, and making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. 6. Take all possible precautions when leaving the untt unattended. Disengage the augerlimpeHer, shift into neutral, stop the engine, and remove the key. 7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain augerlimpeller and all moving parts have stopped.