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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. 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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....Inthe State of Californiathe aboveis required bylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). 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!" Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas...
....Inthe State of Californiathe aboveis required bylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). 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!" Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas...
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... machine is running . ventilated area. There are rotating blades WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling. WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside while machine is ... operate. 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. There are rotating blades WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the rain 6...
... machine is running . ventilated area. There are rotating blades WARNING-- ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling. WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside while machine is ... operate. 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. There are rotating blades WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the rain 6...
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... thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Movethe snowthrowerout of the handle.See Figure2. LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. ...all packinginserts. 2. Observethe lowerreararea of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of the snowthrowerto be sure both cablesare alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handle upward.See Figure1. f ...
... thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Movethe snowthrowerout of the handle.See Figure2. LOOSE PARTS Tworeplacementaugershearpinsare includedin the handle panel. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Placethe shiftleverin the Forward-6position. ...all packinginserts. 2. Observethe lowerreararea of eachcableare seatedproperly in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). NOTE:Makecertainthe upperends of the snowthrowerto be sure both cablesare alignedwith rollerguidesbeforepivotingthe handle upward.See Figure1. f ...
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...,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Keepthe key in primerbulbwhen pushing.If engineis warm,pushprimeronly once.Alwayscover venthole whenpushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingto... hole when pushing.If engine iswarm,push primeronlyonce. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to RUN position.If the enginefalters,restartengineand run...
...,neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Keepthe key in primerbulbwhen pushing.If engineis warm,pushprimeronly once.Alwayscover venthole whenpushing.Coolweathermay requireprimingto... hole when pushing.If engine iswarm,push primeronlyonce. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to RUN position.If the enginefalters,restartengineand run...
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.... (3) Anywarrantedpartthat whichis scheduledfor replacemenat s requiredmaintenancein the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c) mustbe warrantedfor the periodof time prior 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 certificationfora periodof two years. (b) The warrantyon emissions-relatedpartswill be interpretedas...
.... (3) Anywarrantedpartthat whichis scheduledfor replacemenat s requiredmaintenancein the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c) mustbe warrantedfor the periodof time prior 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 certificationfora periodof two years. (b) The warrantyon emissions-relatedpartswill be interpretedas...
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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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... U.S.A. hinkof usas a "talkingowner's manual." whehnavinagRepaPirrotectiAognreemecnatnsaveyoumoneaynd The RepairProtectionAgreementisa risk-freepurchase.Ifyou cancel aggravation. 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. takesfor youto...
... U.S.A. hinkof usas a "talkingowner's manual." whehnavinagRepaPirrotectiAognreemecnatnsaveyoumoneaynd The RepairProtectionAgreementisa risk-freepurchase.Ifyou cancel aggravation. 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. takesfor youto...
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...brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it -yourself. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! in items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® ... 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 ...