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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 FORM1/0. 769-05136A 7/31/2009 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.
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 FORM1/0. 769-05136A 7/31/2009 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.
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...Do notchangetheengine 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!" Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryer etc. NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS Engineswhich are certifiedtocomplywith...
...Do notchangetheengine 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!" Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryer etc. NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS Engineswhich are certifiedtocomplywith...
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...-- housing or chute assembly. CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the auger/impeller Contact with the rotating parts can cause serious personal injury. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands... or feet near rotating parts, in a poorly monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which...
...-- housing or chute assembly. CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in the auger/impeller Contact with the rotating parts can cause serious personal injury. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machine beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands... or feet near rotating parts, in a poorly monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which...
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...Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Keepthe key in use. Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole when pushing.If engine iswarm,push primeronlyonce. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the snow throwerwill move shiftleverintoone of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower... engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. After engineis running . 1. REPLACING SHEAR PINS The augersare securedto the...
...Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Keepthe key in use. Pushprimerthree (3) times, makingsureto covervent hole when pushing.If engine iswarm,push primeronlyonce. Squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe handleand the snow throwerwill move shiftleverintoone of travel)withoutfirst releasingthe drivecontrol and bringingthe snow throwerto a completestop.Doingsowill resultin prematurewearto the snow thrower... engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. After engineis running . 1. REPLACING SHEAR PINS The augersare securedto the...
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...any such partfails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,it mustbe repairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4) below.Anysuch part repairedor replacedunder thewarrantymustbe warrantedfor the remainingwarrantyperiod. (2) Any warrantedpartthat is not scheduledfor replacemenat s ...;and (2) Freefrom defectsin materialsand workmanshipthat causethe failureof a warrantedpart to the first scheduledreplacementpointforthat part. Box361131C, levelandOH,44136-0019. S. Californiaand elsewherein the UnitedStatesEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB...
...any such partfails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,it mustbe repairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4) below.Anysuch part repairedor replacedunder thewarrantymustbe warrantedfor the remainingwarrantyperiod. (2) Any warrantedpartthat is not scheduledfor replacemenat s ...;and (2) Freefrom defectsin materialsand workmanshipthat causethe failureof a warrantedpart to the first scheduledreplacementpointforthat part. Box361131C, levelandOH,44136-0019. S. Californiaand elsewherein the UnitedStatesEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB...
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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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...'s Canadacall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. we call anytimedayor night, or schedulea serviceappointmentonline. 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- phone support openers,waterheaters,and othermajorhomeitems,in Canadavaries...
...'s Canadacall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. we call anytimedayor night, or schedulea serviceappointmentonline. 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- phone support openers,waterheaters,and othermajorhomeitems,in Canadavaries...
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