Craftsman 536885211 - Manual (Page 7)

HOW TO USE YOUR
SNOW THROWER
TO STOP YOUR SNOW THROWER
• To stop the auger, release the auger
control bar.
NOTE: If the auger continues to creep, refer
(To Adjust AugerControl Cable paragraph on
page 12).
• To stop the engine, turn key to the OFF
position.
TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE
• Turn the chute control rod to set the
direction of the snow throwing.
• Loosen the wing knob on the chute
deflector and move the deflector to set
the distance. Move the deflector (UP) for
more distance, (DOWN) for less distance.
Then tighten the wing knob (See figure
below).
TO USE AUGER PROPEL ACTION
• Squeeze the auger control bar down
against the upper handle to allow the
auger to turn.
• To propel forward, raise the handle to
allow the rubber auger blades to contact
the ground (See figure below).
Normal
Operating
Position
/
Auger Propelled
Position
A k CAUTION:
Read owner's manual
before operating machine. Never direct
discharge toward bystanders. Release the
auger control bar and stop the engine
before unclogging discharge chute or auger
housing and before leaving the machine.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Experience indicates that
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
those using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or
longer. Start engine and let it run until fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use
carburetor bowl drain to empty residual
gasoline from float chamber (See figure in
Storage section, page 16). Use fresh fuel
next season. (See Storage Instructions on
page 16 for additional information).
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
FILL GAS
NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTI­
FIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA
AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS
FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to
operate on regular unleaded gasoline.
Include the following emisssion control
system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped).
Include any user adjustable features -
therefore no other adustments are needed.
The two cycle engine used on this snow
thrower requires a mixture of gasoline and
oil for lubrication of the bearings and other
moving parts. The correct fuel mixture ratio
is 40:1 (3.2 oz. oil per gallon of gas - see
Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil must
be pre-mixed in a dean gasoline container.
Always use fresh, clean, unleaded gaso­
line.
FUEL MIX CHART (Mixture 40:1)
u. s. IMPERIAL S. 1. (METRIC)
GASj OIL GAS j OIL GAS OIL
1 Gall 3.2 oz. 1 Gal. 3.7 oz. 4 Liters 100ML
Rubber Auger
Blades
GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
Mix gasoline and oil as follows: