Craftsman 536.886440 - Manual (Page 16)

OPERATION
2. Release the starter handle and let it
snap back against the starter.
If the engine still fails to start, repeat the
two previous steps until the engine
starts. Then continue with the direc­
tions for cold start.
To help prevent possible freeze-up of
recoil starter and engine controls, pro­
ceed as follows after each snow remov­
al job.
1. With the engine running, pull the
starter rope hard with a continuous
full arm stroke three or four times.
Pulling of starter rope will produce a
loud clattering sound. This is not
harmful to the engine or starter.
2. With the engine not running, wipe all
snow and moisture from the carbu­
retor cover in area of control levers.
Also move throttle control, choke
conffol, and starter handle several
times.
A WARNING: Never run en­
gine indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas. En­
gine exhaust contains CARBON
MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND
DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing away from
any moving parts on engine and
snow thrower.
The temperature of muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150°F.
Avoid these areas.
DO NOT allow children or young
teenagers to operate or be near
snow thrower while it is operating.
A WARNING: Do not attempt
to remove any Item that may
become lodged in auger
without taking the following precau­
tions:
• Release auger drive lever.
• Move throttle lever to stop posi­
tion.
• Remove (do not turn) ignition
key.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Do not place your hands in the
auger or discharge chute. Use a
pry bar.
SNOW THROWING TIPS
1. For maximum snow thrower efficien­
cy in removing snow, adjust ground
speed, NEVER the throttle. Go
slower in deep, freezing or wet
snow. If the wheels slips, reduce
forward speed. The engine is de­
signed to deliver maximum perfor­
mance at full throttle and should be
run at this power setting at all times.
2. Most efficient snow throwing is ac­
complished when the snow is re­
moved immediately after if falls.
3. For complete snow removal, slightly
overlap each path previously taken.
4. The snow should be discharged
down wind whenever possible.
5. For normal usage, set the skids so
that the scraper bar is 1/8” above
the skids. For extremely hard-
packed snow surfaces, adjust the
skids upward so that the scraper
bar touches the ground.
6. On gravel or crushed rock surfaces,
set the skids at 1-1/4" below the
scraper bar. See To Adjust Skid
Height paragraph in the Service &
Adjustments section of this manu­
al. Rocks and gravel must not be
picked up and thrown by the ma­
chine.
7. After the snow throwing job has
been completed, allow the engine to
idle for a few minutes, which will
melt snow and accumulated ice off
the engine.
8. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly
after each use.
9. Remove ice and snow accumulation
and all debris from the entire snow
thrower, and flush with water (if pos­
sible) to remove all salt or other
chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.
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