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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. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03973 2/4/2009 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRN 28" SNOW THROWER Model No. 247.88690 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-03973 2/4/2009 o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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... replacemenot r repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails,thorns,stumps,or glass. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 EngineOil Type: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlug Gap: © Sears Brands,LLC SAE5W-30 20 ounces 3 Quarts Champion®RC12YC .030"... specificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveotherrightswhich vary from stateto state. Page42 Espa_o..l Page43 CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructionisf,this snow throweris everusedfor commerciaol r rentalpurposes.
... replacemenot r repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails,thorns,stumps,or glass. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 EngineOil Type: EngineOil Capacity: FuelCapacity: SparkPlug: SparkPlug Gap: © Sears Brands,LLC SAE5W-30 20 ounces 3 Quarts Champion®RC12YC .030"... specificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveotherrightswhich vary from stateto state. Page42 Espa_o..l Page43 CRAFTSMAN LiMiTED WARRANTY Two Years on Snow Thrower Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingto all suppliedinstructionisf,this snow throweris everusedfor commerciaol r rentalpurposes.
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... drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. Allowtheengine to slowlyrecoil. 6. NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor direction of the six forward(F) positionsor two reverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snow conditionsand a paceyou'...foreignobject or icejam, the snow throweris designedsothat the shearpins mayshear.If the augerswill notturn, checkto see if the pins havesheared.See Figure 11. NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswith anythingotherthan Sears SKU#88389/OEM PartNo....
... drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower'sdrivesystem. Allowtheengine to slowlyrecoil. 6. NOTE:NEVERrepositiontheshift lever(changespeedsor direction of the six forward(F) positionsor two reverse(R) positions.Selecta speedappropriatefor the snow conditionsand a paceyou'...foreignobject or icejam, the snow throweris designedsothat the shearpins mayshear.If the augerswill notturn, checkto see if the pins havesheared.See Figure 11. NEVERreplacethe augershearpinswith anythingotherthan Sears SKU#88389/OEM PartNo....
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.... Looseor missinghardware 3. Controllinkagesand pivots 3. Clean 1. Change 1. Wipeawayany spilledoil. Changing Engine Oil Toavoidenginedamage,it is uprightand level. 2. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to 8 hours Annuallyor 25 hours Annuallyor 50 hours Annuallyor 100 hours BeforeStorage 1. Engineoi112. Lubewith lightoil 3. Screwoil fill capback intooil fillertube. ing hoursor oncea...
.... Looseor missinghardware 3. Controllinkagesand pivots 3. Clean 1. Change 1. Wipeawayany spilledoil. Changing Engine Oil Toavoidenginedamage,it is uprightand level. 2. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to 8 hours Annuallyor 25 hours Annuallyor 50 hours Annuallyor 100 hours BeforeStorage 1. Engineoi112. Lubewith lightoil 3. Screwoil fill capback intooil fillertube. ing hoursor oncea...
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... equivalentin performanceand durabilitymay be connectorsand otheremissionrelatedassembliesW. (Thispage applicablein the U.S.A.and Canadaonly.) Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARD) and the United States Environmental Protection... presenton chargeto the owner,includingdiagnosticlabor whichleads to the failure of abuse, neglector impropermaintenanceas setforth inthe Sears EngineWarrantyPolicy.Sears is a. CatalystSystem • Catalyticconverter • Exhaustmanifold • Air injectionsystemor pulsevalve e. ConsequentialCoverage...
... equivalentin performanceand durabilitymay be connectorsand otheremissionrelatedassembliesW. (Thispage applicablein the U.S.A.and Canadaonly.) Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARD) and the United States Environmental Protection... presenton chargeto the owner,includingdiagnosticlabor whichleads to the failure of abuse, neglector impropermaintenanceas setforth inthe Sears EngineWarrantyPolicy.Sears is a. CatalystSystem • Catalyticconverter • Exhaustmanifold • Air injectionsystemor pulsevalve e. ConsequentialCoverage...
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... the engine. After July 1,2000, Look For Emissions Compliance On Engine Emissions Compliance Label Period After July 1, 2000 certain Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. FAMILY YBSXS.3192VA 274812 GDOC-10018R2evA. 41 This information is certified to meet the United States .... Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with the Operating & Maintenance Instructions. makes this information available to 12 years. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. Engine is displayed in accordance with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to the consumer on our ...
... the engine. After July 1,2000, Look For Emissions Compliance On Engine Emissions Compliance Label Period After July 1, 2000 certain Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. FAMILY YBSXS.3192VA 274812 GDOC-10018R2evA. 41 This information is certified to meet the United States .... Therefore, the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with the Operating & Maintenance Instructions. makes this information available to 12 years. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. Engine is displayed in accordance with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to the consumer on our ...
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... parts notcoveredby theagreement;also, 10%off regularpriceof preventivemaintenancecheck • Fast help by phone- Somelimitationsand exclusionsapply. we call Sears Canadaat 1-800-361-6665. hinkof usas a "talkingowner's manual." Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement*includes: * Expert service... yourcoveredproductcan't be fixed • Discountof 10%from a SearsrepresentativeT. Sears Installation Service ForSearsprofessionalinstallationof homeappliances,garagedoor openers,waterheaters,and othermajorhomeitems,in Canadavaries on some items. Forfull details call it RapidResolution...
... parts notcoveredby theagreement;also, 10%off regularpriceof preventivemaintenancecheck • Fast help by phone- Somelimitationsand exclusionsapply. we call Sears Canadaat 1-800-361-6665. hinkof usas a "talkingowner's manual." Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement*includes: * Expert service... yourcoveredproductcan't be fixed • Discountof 10%from a SearsrepresentativeT. Sears Installation Service ForSearsprofessionalinstallationof homeappliances,garagedoor openers,waterheaters,and othermajorhomeitems,in Canadavaries on some items. Forfull details call it RapidResolution...
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... 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 Sears professional installation of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter... -yourself. 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: 1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-...
... 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 Sears professional installation of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter... -yourself. 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: 1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-...