Craftsman 536.885020 - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION
TO USE WEIGHT TRANSFER SYSTEM
in hard packed or heavy snow conditions, conventional
snow throwers tend to ride up and leave uneven mou nds
ol snow behind. For these conditions, your new tracked
snow thrower has a unique weight transfer system (See
Fig. 13) designed to minimize ride-up
Stepping on the weighttransferpedal shifts more weight
to the auger housing. This weight transfer keeps the
snow thrower in contact with the ground and reduces
ride-up on ice and snow,
In lighter snow conditions or when transporting, you
should release the weight transfer system for easier
steering
® To use the weight transfer, hold the upper handle
firmly and push down on the weight transfer pedal
{See Fig 13) with the ball of your foot
® To release, pull up on the weight transfer pedal with
the top of your foot .
NOTE: The weight transfer system will not work if the
auger housing height adjust skids are adjusted to the
highest position
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
FILL/ ADD OIL:
The engine on this snow thrower was shipped without
oil Add oil before you start the engine Remove the oil
fill cap/dipstick and fill the crank case to FULL line on
dipstick (26 ounces) (See Fig, 14) with S A E.. 10 W-30
motor oil (or equivalent) Do not overfill. Tighten the till
cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
NOTE: S.A E 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make
starting easier in areas where temperature is consis­
tently 20° F or lower
FILL GAS:
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasoho! or 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 the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty residual
gasolinefromthe float chamber (See Fig 42) Use fresh
fuel next season (See Storage insirudionsfor additional
information)
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel lank or permanent damage may occur
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade
automotive gasoline. Be sure that the container you pour
the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other
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foreign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale
from long periods of storage in the container
A CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN
HANDLING OR STORING IT.
DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE SNOW
THROWER IS RUNNING,WHEN IT IS HOT, OR
WHEN SNOW THROWER IS IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME OR AN ELEC­
TRICAL SPARK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE
FILLING THE FUEL TANK.
NEVER FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY. FILL
THETANKTOWITHIN 1/4"-1/2" FROMTHETOP
TOPROVIDESPACEFOR EXPANSION OF FUEL.
ALWAYS FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND
USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILL­
ING.
MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE­
STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED
CONTAINER AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON
THE CONTAINER-
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