Craftsman 247.88845 45-Inch Snow Blower Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual 45 ” SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88845 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. 769-04062 5/30/2008 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 and Maintenance .

Pages 16-23 Off-Season Storage Page 24 Troubleshooting Page 25 Parts List . Page 26-32 Repair Protection Agreement . Page 38 Español . Page 39 Service Numbers Back Cover WARRANTY STATEMENT Two -Year Limited Warranty on Craftsman Snow Thrower When assembled, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Sears Parts & Repair Service Center or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair. In-home warranty service is available, but you will have to pay a trip charge. This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for: · Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as skid shoes, shave plate and spark plugs. · Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, bent crankshafts, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to maintain the equipment according to all instructions contained supplied with the product. · 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. This warranty applies for only 90 days if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. 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: SAE 5W-30 28 ounces 4 Quarts Champion® RC12YC .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, HEED ITS WARNING! Danger This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual.