Craftsman 917.273401 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. BE USED ONE SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELEC TRICIAN WARNING WHEN CONNECTING 120 VOLT POWER CORD ALWAYS CONNECT CORD TO SWITCH BOX ON ENGINE FIRST AND THEN PLUG THE OTHER END INTO THREE HOLE GROUNDED RECEPTACLE WARNING WHEN DISCONNECTING POWER CORD ALWAYS UNPLUG THE END IN THE THREE HOLE GROUNDED RECEPTA CLE FIRST Cold Engine Start Electric Starter See figures 11 and 11A on page 8 Engine has not been run recently NOTE DO NOT USE PRE STARTING PRIMER WHEN USING 120 VOLT ELECTRIC STARTER 1 Be sure auger drive clutch lever and traction drive Clutch lever are in the disengaged position RELEASED 2 Move Throttle Control UP to Fast position Insert key into ignition slot Be sure it snaps into place Figure 11 Do not turn key 3 Rotate CHOKE knob to OFF Figure 11 4 Connect POWER CORD to SWITCHBOX Figure 11A OIL FIL CAP DIPSTICK PRIMER BUTTON CARBURETOR COVER S STARTER HANDLE IGNITION KEY THROTTLE CONTROL CIL DRAIN PLUG LEVER FIGURE 11 ELECTRIC STARTER FIGURE 11A 5 Plug other end of POWER CORD into a three hole GROUNDED 120V AC receptacle See warning at beginning of these instructions 6 START ENGINE A Push STARTER BUTTON Figure 11A to engage starter motor and crank engine B Move CHOKE on engine to Full while cran king engine NOTE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER IS THER MALLY PROTECTED IF OV2. ERHEATED IT WILL STOP AUTOMATICALLY AND CAN BE RESTARTED ONLY WHEN IT HAS COOLED TO A SAFE TEMPERATURE A WAIT OF ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES IS REQUIRED C When engine starts release STARTER BUT TON and move CHOKE gradually to Off D If engine falters move CHOKE immediately to Full and then gradually to Off E Disconnect POWER CORD from receptacle first and then from SWITCHBOX 7 As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position If engine falters return to 1 2 choke until it runs smoothly then move to OFF choke position NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operat ing temperature 8 Run engine at or near top speed 9 To stop engine move throttle control lever to stop position and remove key Do not turn key If after following the preceding instructions your en gine fails to start have it checked by your nearby Autho rized Sears Service Outlet Warm Engine Start Electric Starter Engine still warm from recent running Proceed with the following instructions NOTE Warm engine may start without choking NOTE WARNING PERTAINING TO SAFE USE OF 3 WIRE GROUNDED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON PAGE 8 ELECTRIC STARTER 120 VOLT AC ALSO APPLIES TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS REVIEW THIS WARNING BEFORE PROCEEDING NOTE DO NOT USE PRE STARTING PRIMER WHEN USING 120 VOLT ELECTRIC STA
3. LACE ENGINE WILL NOT START WITHOUT IGNITION KEY Snowblower Operation The most effective use of the snowblower will be es tablished by experience taking into consideration the terrain wind conditions and building location which will determine the direction of the discharge chute NOTE Do not blow snow towards a building as hid den objects could be blown with sufficient force to cause damage 1 Start the engine as described in paragraph To Start Engine ENGINE WILL NOT START UNLESS IGNITION KEY IS INSERTED INTO IGNITION SLOT IN CARBURETOR COVER DO NOT TURN IGNITION KEY IGNITION KEY 2 Adjust snow chute deflector 3 Using crank position the discharge chute to discharge snow with the wind 4 Select proper speed for snow conditions as outlined below and set speed select lever to desired position NOTE Always release traction drive clutch lever before moving speed select lever Ground speed is determined by snow conditions Select the speed you desire by moving the speed selector into the appropriate coloured area on the control panel Red Wet Heavy Slushy Extra Deep Amber Moderate White Very Light Green Transport Only For additional operating instructions see OPERATING TIPS page 18 5 Engage auger drive clutch lever right hand IMPORTANT Be sure front of unit is clear of bystanders or obstacles before operating AUGER DRIVE TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER CLUTCH LEVER DI
4. RTER 1 Be sure auger drive clutch lever and traction drive clutch lever are in the disengaged position RELEASED 2 Move Throttle Control UP to Fast position In sert key into ignition slot Be sure it snaps into place Figure 11 Do not turn key 3 Rotate CHOKE knob to OFF Figure 11 4 Connect POWER CORD to SWITCHBOX Figure 11A 5 Plug other end of POWER CORD into a three hole GROUNDED 120V AC receptacle See warning at beginning of these instructions 6 START ENGINE A Push STARTER BUTTON Figure 11A to en gage starter motor and crank engine B Move CHOKE on engine to Full while crank ing engine NOTE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER IS THER MALLY PROTECTED IF OVERHEATED IT WILL STOP AUTOMATICALLY AND CAN BE RESTARTED ONLY WHEN IT HAS COOLED TO A SAFE TEMPERATURE A WAIT OF ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES IS REQUIRED C When engine starts release STARTER BUT TON and move CHOKE gradually to Off D If engine falters move CHOKE immediately to Full and then gradually to Off E Disconnect POWER CORD from receptacle first and then from SWITCHBOX 7 Run engine at or near top speed 8 To stop engine move throttle control lever to stop position and remove key Do not turn key If after following the preceding instructions your en gine fails to start have it checked by your nearby Autho rized Sears Service Outlet DO NOT LOSE IGNITION KEY KEEP IT INA SAFE P
5. SEARS CRAFTSMAN owner s manual DUAL STAGE SNOWBLOWER Models C950 52474 7 4 H P 21 Inch C950 52475 7 5 H P 23 Inch C950 52677 7 8 H P 25 Inch Assembly Operating Instructions Replacement Parts Warranty CAUTION You must read and understand this owner s manual before operating nit SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO ONTARIO M5B 2B8 Litho in Canada Part No 7524 Issue 5 87A A DANGER A Gasoline is flammable and caution must be used when handling or storing it Do not fill fuel tank while snow blower is running hot or when snowblower is in an enclo sed area Keep away from open flame electrical spark and DO NOT SMOKE while filling the fuel tank Never fill fuel tank completely but fill the tank to within 1 4 1 2 inch from top to provide space for expansion of fuel Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to pre vent spilling Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine Store gasoline in a clean approved container and keep the cap in place on the container Keep gasoline in a cool well ventilated place never in the house Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline to assure volatility Gaso line is intended to be used as a fuel for internal combus tion engines therefore do not use gasoline for any other purpose Since many children like the smell of gasoline keep it out of their reach because the fumes are dange rous to inhal
6. SENGAGED DISENGAGED 7 1 CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED FIGURE 12 10 Engage traction drive clutch lever left hand As the snowblower starts to move maintain a firm hold on the handles and guide the snowblower along the cutting path Do not attempt to push the snowblower To stop forward motion release traction drive clutch lever left hana To stop auger release auger drive clutch lever right hand To move the snowblower backwards move speed select lever into first or second reverse and engage traction drive clutch lever left hand To stop release traction drive clutch lever DANGER A Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains CARBON MONOXIDE an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and snowblower WARNING Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150 F Avoid these areas DO NOT allow children or young teenagers to operate or be near snowblower while it is operating A DANGER A Do not attempt to remove any item that may become lodged in auger without taking the following precautions 1 Release auger and drive clutch levers 2 Move throttle lever to STOP position 3 Remove ignition key 4 Disconnect spark plug wire 5 Do not place your hands in the auger or discharge chute Use a pry bar 4
7. e as well as being explosive 5 Check to make sure that spark plug is tightened securely into engine and spark plug wire is attached to spark plug If torque wrench is available torque plug to 18 23 ft lbs To Start Engine Be sure that engine has sufficient oil The snowblower engine is equipped with a recoil start er The speed of this engine is controlled by the throt tle control lever Figure 10 Before starting engine be certain that you have read and followed all instructions on the preceding pages Cold Engine Start Recoil Starter See figure 10 on page 7 Engine has not been run recently 1 Be sure auger drive clutch lever and traction drive clutch lever are in the disengaged position RELEASED 2 Move throttle control UP to FAST position Insert key into ignition slot Be sure it snaps into place Figure 10 Do not turn key 3 Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position NOTE Do not choke a warm engine See Warm Engine Start 4 Push primer button Figure 10 2 times NOTE Do not prime a warm engine See warm Engine Start 5 Pull starter handle Figure 10 rapidly NOTE Do not allow handle to snap back but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle 6 As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position If engine falters return to 1 2 choke until it runs smoothly then move to OFF choke position NOTE A
8. llow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating lemperature 7 Run engine at or near top speed 8 To stop engine move throttle control lever to stop position and remove key Do not turn key Warm Engine Start Recoil Starter Engine still warm from recent running 1 Be sure auger drive clutch lever and traction drive clutch lever are in the disengaged position RELEASED 2 Move throttle contro UP to FAST position Insert key into ignition slot Be sure it snaps into place Figure 10 Do not turn key 3 Rotate choke knob to OFF position Do not use primer button 4 Pull starter handle Figure 10 rapidly NOTE Do not allow handle to snap back but allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK PRIMER BUTTON NEA STARTER HANDLE IGNITION KEY l THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER OIL DRAIN PLUG FIGURE 10 5 If engine fails to start after a reasonable number of starting attempts rotate choke knob to FULL posi tion and repeat instruction number 4 When engine starts rotate choke knob gradually to OFF position 6 Run engine at or near top speed 7 To stop engine move throttle control lever to stop position and remove key Do not turn key IMPORTANT To help prevent possible freeze up of rewind starter and engine controls proceed as follows after each snow removal job 1 Wi
9. th engine running pull starter rope hard with a continuous full arm stroke three or four times Pul ling of starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound This is not harmful to the engine or starter 2 With engine not running wipe all snow and moisture from carburetor cover Figure 10 in area of control levers Also move control levers backward and forward several times IMPORTANT After each use of the snowblower stop the engine remove the ignition key remove all accu mulated snow from the snowblower and wipe clean Store the snowblower in a protected area Never cover snowblower while engine and exhaust area are still warm DO NOT LOSE IGNITION KEY KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE ENGINE WILL NOT START WITHOUT IGNITION KEY USE OF ELECTRIC STARTER On models so equipped WARNING THIS STARTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE WIRE POWER CORD AND PLUG AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLT AC HOUSEHOLD CURRENT IT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WHICH MAY BE INJURIOUS TO THE OPERATOR FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS SET FORTH BELOW DETERMINE THAT YOUR HOUSE WIRING IS A THREE WIRE GROUNDED SYSTEM ASK A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOUR HOUSE WIRING SYSTEM IS NOT A THREE WIRE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION IF YOUR SYSTEM IS GROUNDED AND A THREE HOLE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE POINT YOUR STARTER WILL NORMALLY
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