Craftsman 88970 Support Question
Craftsman 88970 Support Question
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Question posted by evgeny11 on June 25th, 2010
New Bought Blower - 2 Items Not Described In The Manual.
1. Yellow cap (same as an oil cap) located on the left side of the unit - part of the engine.
2. Two electric wires with the connector, coming from the inside and not connected to anything - on the right side of the blower.
Please explain - what is it for?
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Related Craftsman 88970 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 1
Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRH
26" SNOW THROWER
Model No. 247.88970
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all
safety rules and operating instructions. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com
FORM1/0. 769-05136A
7/31/2009
o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Operation Manual - Page 2
...; Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups. • Tire replacemenot r repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails,thorns,stumps,or glass. • Tireor wheelreplacemenot r repairresultingfrom normalwear,accident,or improperoperationor maintenance. • Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedby over-speedingthe engine,or from...
Operation Manual - Page 3
... for orderingreplacemenpt arts. Removeall doormats,newspapers,sleds,boards,wires and other foreignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror thrownby the auger/ ...this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on slipperysurfaces. Planyour snow-throwingpatternto ...assembleand operate. Disengageall controlleversbeforestartingthe engine. Neverattemptto make anyadjustmentswhileengineis ...
Operation Manual - Page 4
... Alwaysusea clean-outtool, not yourhands.
4 Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbefore
startingthe engine. • Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewhere
thereis an open flame,sparkor pilotlight...-poweredequipmentfrom thetruck or trailerand refuelit on the ground.If this manual,use .
• Neveroperatemachineat high transportspeedson slippery surfaces.Lookdownand behindand...
Operation Manual - Page 5
...Checkfuelline,tank, cap,and fittings ...engine. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil...EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this manual.
• Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller ...
Operation Manual - Page 6
... Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the rain
6 Engine exhaust contains
carbon
WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the engine's electric starter in the auger/impeller Contact with the rotating parts can cause serious personal injury. i
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in a poorly monoxide, an odorless...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... chute support bracket.See Figure2.
3.
REMOVING FROM CARTON
1. Observethe lowerreararea of thecarton.
3. c. NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). Removeand discard all packinginserts.
2. Movethe snowthrowerout of the snowthrowerto be sure both
cablesare...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...
J Figure11
11 Theextensioncord forthe electricstarteris fastenedwith a
cabletie to the left of the chutecontrol rod. 11. Checkthat all cables are properlyroutedthroughthecable guide on theengine.See Figure10.
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10.
Cutthe cabletie and removecord beforeoperatingthe unit. SET-UP
Shear Pins
Holesare locatedin the plasticdashpanelfor convenientshear pin...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...force sufficientto causeseriousinjury.
Thetires are over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes.Checkthetire pressurebeforeoperatingthe snow thrower.Referto the tire sidewall for shippingpurposes.Adjustthemdownward,if desired,priorto .... See Figure12.The tool is designedto cleara chuteassemblyof ice and snow.This item is not recommendedthat youoperatethis snowthroweron gravel as it can easilypick up...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...the operator'spositionand shutoff the engine.Waitfor ALL movingparts to stop beforeadjustingthe augercontrol.
7. Retightenthe upperhex bolt. 10. Allowtheaugersto remainengagedfor approximatelyten (10) secondsbeforereleasingthe augercontrol.Repeatthis several times.
5. Figure14
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13 Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthe snow thrower),engagethe augers. 4.
With theauger...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... turnthe key in use. f Drive Control
Chute Assembly
Gas Cap
Shift Lever
z Four-WayChuteControP (Joystick) J
Auger Control
CleanOut
Tool \
\
Mumer \
Primer
___
\
\
Recoil Starter Handle
FUEL LEVEL
Key
Throttle Control
Augers
Skid Shoe Figure15
Choke Control
/ Oil Drain
Electric Starter Button
Electric Starter Outlet
,J
Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it's importantto become...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... engine. Releaseto stop . FOUR-WAY CHUTE CONTROL TM
f
CHUTE DiRECTiONAL CONTROL
CHUTETiLTDOWH
t
AUGERS Whenengaged,the auger bladesrotateand drawsnowintothe auger housing.
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET Requiresthe useof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncord(included) and a 120Vpowersource/walloutlet. GAS CAP Unthreadthe gascap to the left.
* Tochangethe angle/distancewhich snow isthrown...
Operation Manual - Page 16
... levelbefore eachoperationto ensureadequateoil inthe engine.Forfurther
disengaged(released)position. 2.
Replaceand tighten cap/dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.
machineand in a well-ventilatedarea. 16 Removethe oil fillercap/dipstickand wipethe dipstickclean. Electric Starter
2. The optionalelectricstarterisequippedwith a groundedthree-wire powercordand plug,and is...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... startthrowingsnow,squeezethe auger controlagainstthe left handle.Releaseto stop . ...snow thrower. 2. Movethrottlecontrolto OFF position. 2. NOTE: When selectinga DriveSpeed,use and removeignitionkey.
Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole when
pushing.If engine...notpull the starterhandlewhilethe engine running ,disconnectpowercordfrom electric starter.Whendisconnecting,...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to the engine,referto viscositychart below.Engine oil capacityis 600 ml (approx.20 oz.). Check
2. Clean
1. Sparkplug 2. Removethe oil fillercap/dipstick.If the levelis low, slowlyadd oil
untiloil levelregistersbetweenhigh (H) and low(L), Figure17. 4. Figure17
18 Unit and engine.
3. Change
1. Sparkplug...
Operation Manual - Page 27
...fresh fuel. 4. Removeiceand snowfrom gascap. Replacedrive belt. Stopengineimmediatelyand disconnectsparkplug wire.Cleanchute assemblyand insideof auger housingwith clean-outtoolor a stick.
2. ...1. Extensioncordnot connected(when
usingelectricstartbutton,on modelsso equipped).
1.
Unitfails to dischargesnow 1. Drivecable in need of the extensioncordto the electric
starteroutletand the...
Operation Manual - Page 40
... modelyear 2006 and latersmalloff-roadengine.In California,new smalloff-roadenginesmustbe designed,builtand equippedto meet theStatesanti...lines,fuel caps,valves,canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission... FOR 1995 AND LATER SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES:
This sectionappliesto 1995and later smalloff-roadengines.The... and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U.
Operation Manual - Page 42
...certified to be emission compliant for which the engine has been shown to meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. For engines of operating hours for a specific engine family. Engine is displayed in accordance with an intermediate rating...
Operation Manual - Page 43
... limitations and exclusionsapply. hinkof usas a "talkingowner's
Canadacall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
manual."
43 we call anytimedayor night, or schedulea serviceappointmentonline. call 1-800-827-8855.
... saveyoumoneyand aggravation. phone support openers,waterheaters,and othermajorhomeitems,in Canadavaries on some items.For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-381-8665.
* Discountof...
Operation Manual - Page 76
...lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,
no matter who made it, no matter who sold it -yourself.
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...and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call anytime for the location ...
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