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Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03973 2/4/2009 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 28" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88690 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03973 2/4/2009 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 28" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88690 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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... with any type of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan result in this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Keepbystanders,pets and childrenat least75 feet from the machinewhile it is in themanual...
... with any type of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan result in this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! Planyour snow-throwingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,bystandersand the like. Keepbystanders,pets and childrenat least75 feet from the machinewhile it is in themanual...
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... an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingon slopes. Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingparts havestoppedbeforeunclogging. Always be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the ground.If this manual,use . If the machineshouldstart to no morethan1/2inch belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor fuel • expansion. • Replacegasolinecap and tightensecurely. • • If gasolineis spilled,wipeit...
... an engine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea. Exercisecautionwhenchangingdirectionand whileoperatingon slopes. Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingparts havestoppedbeforeunclogging. Always be sureof yourfootingand keepa firm hold on the ground.If this manual,use . If the machineshouldstart to no morethan1/2inch belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor fuel • expansion. • Replacegasolinecap and tightensecurely. • • If gasolineis spilled,wipeit...
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...mayinclude the followingemissioncontrol systems:EngineModification(EM), OxidizingCatalyst(OC), SecondaryAir Injection(SAI)and ThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutestoclear snowfrom machineand preventfreezeup of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode...a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryer etc. Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) and the U.S.EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this manual. • Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller cometo a completestop...
...mayinclude the followingemissioncontrol systems:EngineModification(EM), OxidizingCatalyst(OC), SecondaryAir Injection(SAI)and ThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutestoclear snowfrom machineand preventfreezeup of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode...a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryer etc. Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) and the U.S.EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this manual. • Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller cometo a completestop...
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... indoors or in the rain 6 ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before attempting to cool at least two minutes before refueling. WARNING-- WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can amputate...a poorly monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. i READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the auger/impeller Contact with the rotating parts can cause serious personal injury.
... indoors or in the rain 6 ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before attempting to cool at least two minutes before refueling. WARNING-- WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can amputate...a poorly monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. i READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the auger/impeller Contact with the rotating parts can cause serious personal injury.
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CLEAN-OUT TOOL 7 TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTSiNJURiES, NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGAETBYSTANDERS. USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEN OPERATINOGN GRAVEL SURFACES. 5.BEAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG DISCHARGECHUTE. 3.DISENGAGCELUTCHLEVERSS,TOPENGINE, AND REMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL MOVING PARTSHAVE STOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERViCiNGMACHINE. 1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGiMPELLER ANDAUGER,CONTACWTiTHiMPELLEORR AUGERCANAMPUTATHEANDSANDFEET. 2.
CLEAN-OUT TOOL 7 TO AVOIDTHROWN OBJECTSiNJURiES, NEVERDIRECTDISCHARGAETBYSTANDERS. USEEXTRACAUTIONWHEN OPERATINOGN GRAVEL SURFACES. 5.BEAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL. USECLEAN-OUTTOOLTOUNCLOG DISCHARGECHUTE. 3.DISENGAGCELUTCHLEVERSS,TOPENGINE, AND REMAINBEHINDHANDLESUNTILALL MOVING PARTSHAVE STOPPEDBEFORE UNCLOGGING OR SERViCiNGMACHINE. 1.KEEPAWAYFROMROTATINGiMPELLER ANDAUGER,CONTACWTiTHiMPELLEORR AUGERCANAMPUTATHEANDSANDFEET. 2.
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....See Figure1. ASSEMBLY 1. Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton. 3. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 Removeand discard all packinginserts. 2. LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedwith this manual.Refer to ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor moreinformation regardingshearpin replacement. Securethehandle bytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom...
....See Figure1. ASSEMBLY 1. Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton. 3. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 Removeand discard all packinginserts. 2. LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedwith this manual.Refer to ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor moreinformation regardingshearpin replacement. Securethehandle bytighteningthe plasticwing knoblocatedon boththe left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom...
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we call Sears Canadaat 1-800-361-6665. Congratulationson makinga smartpurchase.YournewCraftsman@ productis designedand manufacturedfor yearsof dependableoperation. hinkof usas a "talkingowner's manual." Somelimitationsand exclusionsapply. But likeall products,it takesfor youto scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night,or schedulea serviceappointmentonline. For pricesand additional informationin the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655. *...
we call Sears Canadaat 1-800-361-6665. Congratulationson makinga smartpurchase.YournewCraftsman@ productis designedand manufacturedfor yearsof dependableoperation. hinkof usas a "talkingowner's manual." Somelimitationsand exclusionsapply. But likeall products,it takesfor youto scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night,or schedulea serviceappointmentonline. For pricesand additional informationin the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655. *...