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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.769-05095 12/29/2009 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 24" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88957 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.769-05095 12/29/2009 Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 24" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88957 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions.
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... or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skid shoesare subjectto wear and damage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsand replacewith originalequipmentmanufacturer's (OEM)parts only."Useof parts whichdo not meetthe original equipmentspecificationsmay leadto improperperformanceand compromisesafety!" Tamperingwith the governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand cause it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking order by theoperator.Inthe State of...
... or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. Snowthrowershaveplatesand skid shoesare subjectto wear and damage.Foryoursafetyprotection,frequentlycheckall componentsand replacewith originalequipmentmanufacturer's (OEM)parts only."Useof parts whichdo not meetthe original equipmentspecificationsmay leadto improperperformanceand compromisesafety!" Tamperingwith the governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand cause it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking order by theoperator.Inthe State of...
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... of inlet and discharge openings inside while machine is running . There are rotating blades WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling. WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before attempting to assemble and operate i ...a poorly monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 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. housing or chute assembly.
... of inlet and discharge openings inside while machine is running . There are rotating blades WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling. WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before attempting to assemble and operate i ...a poorly monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 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. housing or chute assembly.
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...handle upward.See Figure1. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. ASSEMBLY 1. Observethe lowerreararea of the handle.See Figure2. Placethe shiftleverin ... sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in its bracket. Movethe snowthrowerout of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of thecarton. 3. Removeand discard all packinginserts. ...
...handle upward.See Figure1. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. ASSEMBLY 1. Observethe lowerreararea of the handle.See Figure2. Placethe shiftleverin ... sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in its bracket. Movethe snowthrowerout of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Figure1 /! / / Figure2 8 NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of thecarton. 3. Removeand discard all packinginserts. ...
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... unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Movechoketo the CHOKE IJl position(coldenginestart). Pull gentlyon the starterhandleuntil it beginsto...drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the snow throwerwill move shiftleverintoone of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-...
... unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Movechoketo the CHOKE IJl position(coldenginestart). Pull gentlyon the starterhandleuntil it beginsto...drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the snow throwerwill move shiftleverintoone of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-...
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...built,and equippedsoas to conformwith all applicableregulationsadoptedby the Air ResourcesBoardpursuantto its authorityin Chapters1 and 2,Part 5, Division26 of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all materialrespectsto the partas describedin theengine ...be identicalin all scheduledmaintenance. S. Wherea warrantableconditionexists,MTDwill repairyoursmall off -roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications. Californiaand elsewherein the UnitedStatesEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard...
...built,and equippedsoas to conformwith all applicableregulationsadoptedby the Air ResourcesBoardpursuantto its authorityin Chapters1 and 2,Part 5, Division26 of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all materialrespectsto the partas describedin theengine ...be identicalin all scheduledmaintenance. S. Wherea warrantableconditionexists,MTDwill repairyoursmall off -roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications. Californiaand elsewherein the UnitedStatesEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard...
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.... (6)Theownemr usntotbechargefodrdiagnosltaicbotrhalteadtsothedeterminathioanat warrantpeadritsinfacdt efectivpero, videthdat suchdiagnoswtiocrkisperformaetdawarransttyation. (7)Theenginme anufactuisrleiarblefordamagetosotheernginceomponepnrtosximatcealyusebdyafailuruendewr arranotyfanywarranted part. (8)Throughtohueet nginew'sarranptyerioddefineindSubsecti(oan)(2)M, TDwillmaintaainsuppolyfwarrantpeadrtsufficietnomt eetht e expecteddemanfodrsuchparts. (9)Anyreplacempeanrtmt aybeusedintheperformaonfcaenywarranmtyaintenaonrcrepairasndmusbteprovidewdithoucthargteothe...
.... (6)Theownemr usntotbechargefodrdiagnosltaicbotrhalteadtsothedeterminathioanat warrantpeadritsinfacdt efectivpero, videthdat suchdiagnoswtiocrkisperformaetdawarransttyation. (7)Theenginme anufactuisrleiarblefordamagetosotheernginceomponepnrtosximatcealyusebdyafailuruendewr arranotyfanywarranted part. (8)Throughtohueet nginew'sarranptyerioddefineindSubsecti(oan)(2)M, TDwillmaintaainsuppolyfwarrantpeadrtsufficietnomt eetht e expecteddemanfodrsuchparts. (9)Anyreplacempeanrtmt aybeusedintheperformaonfcaenywarranmtyaintenaonrcrepairasndmusbteprovidewdithoucthargteothe...
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hat's schedulea serviceappointmentonline. we call Sears Canada at 1-800-381-8665. * Discountof 10%from regularpriceof serviceand relatedinstalled parts notcoveredby theagreement;also, 10%off regularpriceof Sears Installation Service preventivemaintenancecheck ForSearsprofessionalinstallatioonf homeappliances,garagedoor * Fast help by phone- call 1-800-827-8855. *Coverage in the U.S.A.or ...
hat's schedulea serviceappointmentonline. we call Sears Canada at 1-800-381-8665. * Discountof 10%from regularpriceof serviceand relatedinstalled parts notcoveredby theagreement;also, 10%off regularpriceof Sears Installation Service preventivemaintenancecheck ForSearsprofessionalinstallatioonf homeappliances,garagedoor * Fast help by phone- call 1-800-827-8855. *Coverage in the U.S.A.or ...
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