RECOMMENDED
OPERATING
PROCEDURES
1.
The
most
efficient
operating
speed
for
snow
re-
moval
is dependent on depth and weight of snow.
Experience
ing speeds
will
for
establish
particular
the most efficient
snow conditions.
operat-
2.
Recommended
patterns
of throwing snow are illus-
trated
in Fig. 29 and 30. In the situation
illustrated
in Fig. 29, the discharge chute should be positioned
to
operator
throw
the
snow
with
the
the
chute
wind,
position
requiring
at the
the
end
to
reverse
of each
run.
3.
4.
In Fig. 30, snow removal
be cleared.
should begin in the centre
Chute
of
area
to
position
should
be
reversed
at end of each run.
Use of tire chains is optional. They may be removed
for snow removal from hard surfaces such as black-
top or concrete.
FIG. 27
Remove seven self-tap screws from rear cover plate
rear cover
bolts
3.
4.
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C --~ ----------
j
HI I
(Fig.
Loosen
26), and
nuts
remove
on four
plate.
chassis
inside
securing
transmission
to
of
chassis,
chassis
and
until
slide
proper
transmission
toward
tension
secure
rear
is obtained (Fig. 21). Tighten
transmission
output
four
chain
nuts
to
1]00 ~------)
and
re-assemble
all parts.
,
5.
Re-adjust
input chain (section
B above) using nylon
chain
idler.
idler
(Fig.
25). Tighten
nut
securely
against
C.....--~ .........------......---.--
- + - -
- + - - - -
. . . - -
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(D)
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
(Fig. 28)
-
- - - + - - - - +
-
- - - - - - . .- . .
------+ - -----..
----..)
Never
make
unnecessary
adjustments.
Factory
re-
.
. . -
~
. . . . . . - - -
~
- + - - - -
- + - - . . . . - - . . . - -
commended
settings are correct for most applications.
If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
III Holl 111
lHII
j
1.
2.
3.
4.
Close high speed adjusting
one turn.
Close idle adjusting needle finger
one turn.
needle finger tight, and
re-open
tight,
and re-open
to "FAST"
n~n
Start
for
engine
and
move
throttle
control
1
j 1
flAlf
1
j
high
speed adjustment.
JMn
Turn
high
at a time
Always
speed
adjusting
needle
forward
or back
until engine runs moothly.
adjust-
I/S
turn
NOTE:
allow
several seconds between
1
U
I
U1
ments
for the carburetor to adjust to new setting.
high speed ad-.
turn. This
5.
With
engine
needle
running
out (counter-clockwise)
smoothly,
turn
justing
I/S
may
add
a slight
roughness
to
engine,
but
it
is
FIG. 30
advisable
to obtain a slightly rich mixture for opera-
TO ASSEMBLE
TIRE
CHAINS
TO TIRES:
tion
under
load.
(a) Place
that
wheels
chains
on
connector
ground
behind
links
each
are furthest
wheel,
from
so
ends
with
6.
7.
Move
adjustment.
throttle
control
to
"SLOW"
position
for
idle
(Fig. 31).
(b) Pull
unit
backwards
onto
chains
so that
wheels
Turn
time
idle
until
adjusting
engine
Never
Bypassing the governor to obtain higher
needle
idles smoothly.
attempt
in or out
I/S
turn
at a
rest in middle of each chain (Fig. 31).
(c) Wrap chain wheel and connect
Make sure there are no kinks in the cross links or
side links, and that the links are snug against
tire.
around
inside link.
IMPORTANT:
engine speed.
speeds may cause severe engine
to
change
maximum
the
damage.
(d) Pass outside
connector
link
through
end link
on
opposite
end of chain (Fig. 32).
~
.
I.L'A~
~"r:;=-r
(e) Turn
of connector
place as shown (Fig. 33).
connector
link
back,
and
hook
the
end
link
over the side chain to lock into
NOTE:
to allow
If the chain does not appear to be long enough
connector link to be turned back 180°, check
-:::.
At;'i€;,:~
J
FIG
~
L~
~
for kinks in either the side chain or one of the cross
chains.
To remove tire chains (Fig. 33): Use a screwdriver
to
of
unhook
wheels.
connector
links
on
inside
and
outside
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28'
| Categories | Craftsman Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Craftsman C944.526460 |
| Model Number | C944.526460 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Craftsman 22-Inch Snow Thrower |
| Product Brand | Craftsman. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone: Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower |
| Product Type | Snowthrower |
| Swath | 22 inch |
| Engine Manufacturer | Craftsman |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 5W30 |
| Engine Motor Model # | 143.666302 |
| Tire Pressure | Correct tire pressure is 20 to 25 P.S.1. Keeping tires at correct pressure will assure good traction. |
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| Publisher | craftsman.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Craftsman (tools) |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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