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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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-05095 12/29/2009 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-05095 12/29/2009 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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... governorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of auger/impeller. 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!" Other statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyon federallands. Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervals to protectthe environment. Priorto storing,run...
... governorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of auger/impeller. 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!" Other statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyon federallands. Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervals to protectthe environment. Priorto storing,run...
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... 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. ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling. SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. ROTATING BLADES Keep hands...
... 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. ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling. SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. ROTATING BLADES Keep hands...
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... Referto ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement. Observethe lowerreararea of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of the snowthrowerto be sure both cablesare ... packinginserts. 2. Movethe snowthrowerout of thecarton. 3. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. f .
... Referto ReplacingShear Pinsin the Operationsectionfor more informationregardingshearpin replacement. Observethe lowerreararea of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. 2. NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of the snowthrowerto be sure both cablesare ... packinginserts. 2. Movethe snowthrowerout of thecarton. 3. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. f .
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... withoutthe key. 3. Removethekey.Removingthe key will reducethe possibilityof unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Figure11 As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to RUN position.If the enginefalters,restartengineand run with choke at half-chokepositionfor a short...
... withoutthe key. 3. Removethekey.Removingthe key will reducethe possibilityof unauthorizedstartingof the enginewhileequipmentis notin use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Figure11 As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to RUN position.If the enginefalters,restartengineand run with choke at half-chokepositionfor a short...
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...Designed,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 manufacturer'sapplicationfor... the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c) mustbe warrantedfor the periodof time prior to the first scheduledreplacementpointforthat part. S. EPA.MTDmustwarrantythe emissioncontrolsystemon yourenginefor the periodof time listed below,providedtherehasbeen no cost to...
...Designed,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 manufacturer'sapplicationfor... the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c) mustbe warrantedfor the periodof time prior to the first scheduledreplacementpointforthat part. S. EPA.MTDmustwarrantythe emissioncontrolsystemon yourenginefor the periodof time listed below,providedtherehasbeen no cost to...
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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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...®. 40 CongratulatoionnmsakinagsmarpturchasYeo.unrewCraftsman® Once youpurchasethe Agreement,a simplephonecall isall thatit produicstdesigneadndmanufactufroerydearosfdependaobpleera- 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- we call anytimedayor night,or tionB.
...®. 40 CongratulatoionnmsakinagsmarpturchasYeo.unrewCraftsman® Once youpurchasethe Agreement,a simplephonecall isall thatit produicstdesigneadndmanufactufroerydearosfdependaobpleera- 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- we call anytimedayor night,or tionB.
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... anytime for the location of your home - and Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of carry-in your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Service Center 1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears..., LLC in items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it !
... anytime for the location of your home - and Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of carry-in your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Service Center 1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears..., LLC in items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) Call anytime, day or night (U.S.A. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it !