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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.
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.
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... to preventunintendedstarting. A spark arresterfor the muffleris availablethroughyournearestSears Partsand RepairServiceCenter. 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!" Do notchangetheengine governorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of engine governor. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE...
... to preventunintendedstarting. A spark arresterfor the muffleris availablethroughyournearestSears Partsand RepairServiceCenter. 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!" Do notchangetheengine governorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of engine governor. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE...
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... ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside while machine is running . ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling. housing or chute assembly. ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the engine's electric starter in a poorly monoxide, an ... in the rain 6 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. Engine exhaust contains carbon WARNING-- There are rotating blades WARNING--
... ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings inside while machine is running . ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the manual(s) before refueling. housing or chute assembly. ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the engine's electric starter in a poorly monoxide, an ... in the rain 6 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. Engine exhaust contains carbon WARNING-- There are rotating blades WARNING--
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.... 6. If engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition. 3. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Wipeany moistureawayfrom the controlson theengine. 17 iJ Figure16 2. MovtehrottlceontrotolFAS(Trabb_it...neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Removetheignitionkey.Removingthe keywill reducethe pos- As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to replacingshearpins. Alwayscover vent...
.... 6. If engineis warm,placechokein RUNposition. 3. NEVERreplacethe auger shearpinswith anythingotherthanSears SKU#88389/0EM Part No. 738-04124Areplacementshearpins. Wipeany moistureawayfrom the controlson theengine. 17 iJ Figure16 2. MovtehrottlceontrotolFAS(Trabb_it...neverleavethemachine unattendedwith the enginerunning.Turnthe engineoff after use the slowerspeedsuntil you are comfortableand familiarwiththe operationof the snow thrower. 2. Removetheignitionkey.Removingthe keywill reducethe pos- As theenginewarms,slowlyrotatethe chokecontrol to replacingshearpins. Alwayscover vent...
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... Youare responsiblefor presentingyour smalloff-roadengineto an AuthorizedMTDServiceDealeras soonas a problemexists.Thewarranted repairsshouldbe completedin a reasonableamountof time,notto exceed30 days. If you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceson yoursmall off -roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications. S. Wherea warrantableconditionexists,MTDwill repairyoursmall off-roadengineat no abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your smalloff-roadengine. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: This emissionscontrolsystemis warrantedfor two...
... Youare responsiblefor presentingyour smalloff-roadengineto an AuthorizedMTDServiceDealeras soonas a problemexists.Thewarranted repairsshouldbe completedin a reasonableamountof time,notto exceed30 days. If you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceson yoursmall off -roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications. S. Wherea warrantableconditionexists,MTDwill repairyoursmall off-roadengineat no abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your smalloff-roadengine. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: This emissionscontrolsystemis warrantedfor two...
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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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... othermajorhomeitems,in Canadavaries on some items.For full details call itRapidResolution- we 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- Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement*includes: * Expert service byour...
... othermajorhomeitems,in Canadavaries on some items.For full details call itRapidResolution- we 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- Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement*includes: * Expert service byour...
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...Sears Brands, LLC © Sears Brands, LLC 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 ...800-LE-FOYER M° (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca ® Registered Trademark / TMTrademark / SM Service Mark of your home - 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 ® (1-800-469...
...Sears Brands, LLC © Sears Brands, LLC 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 ...800-LE-FOYER M° (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca ® Registered Trademark / TMTrademark / SM Service Mark of your home - 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 ® (1-800-469...