IMPORTANT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
TRAINING
5.
6.
7.
Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating
position,
before
unclogging
the
impeller
housing
1.
Read the operating and service
Be thoroughly
and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to
instruction
with the controls
manual
or discharge guide, and when making any repairs,
or inspections.
carefully.
familiar
adjustments,
Take
all
possible
precautions
when
leaving
the
stop the unit and disengage the controls
quickly.
unit: shift into neutral, disengage the drive (prim-
2.
Never
allow
children
adults
to
operate
the
equipment.
ary) clutch,
key.
shut off the engine, and remove the
Never allow
out proper instruction.
to operate the equipment
with-
persons,
espec-
When
cleaning,
repairing,
or
inspecting,
make
3.
4.
Keep
particularly
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
ially when operating in reverse.
the
area of
small
operation
children
clear of all
and pets.
certain
the
impeller
and
all
moving
parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starti ng. Disconnect
the
cord
on electric
starter
motor.
8.
Do not run the engine indoors, except when start-
PREPARATION
ing
the
engine
and
for
transporting
the
snow
1.
Thoroughly
inspect
the area where the equipment
thrower
in or out of the building. Open the outside
is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral
the engine.
doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
objects.
9.
10.
11.
Do
not
clear
snow
across
the
face
of slopes.
direction
2.
3.
before
Exercise extreme caution when changing
on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
starting
Do
adequate
not
operate
winter
the
outer garments.
equipment
without
Wear
wearing
footwear
Never
guards,
operate
plates,
the
or other
snow
thrower
without
proper
devices
safety
protective
which
will
improve
footing
on slippery surfaces. Do
not wear long scarfs or loose fitting
may become entangled in machinery.
Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
(a) Use an approved fuel
in place.
clothing
which
Never
operate
the
snow
thrower
near glass en-
closures, automobiles, window wells, drop ofts, etc.
proper adjustment of the snow discharge
angle. Keep children and pets away.
Do not overload the machine
ing to clear snow at too fast a rate.
4.
without
container.
(b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
(c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never
fill fuel tank indoors.
12.
13.
capacity
by attempt-
Never
speeds
backing.
operate
the
machine
surfaces.
at
high transport
Use
(d) Replace
spilled
gasoline
fuel.
cap
securely
and
wipe
up
on
slippery
care
when
allow
snow
5.
6.
7.
Use
equipped
Adjust
a
grounded
three-wire
housing
plug-in
motors.
height
for
all
units
14.
15.
16.
Never
direct
discharge
at
bystanders
or
with
electric
starting
anyone in front of the unit.
the
impeller
to clear
gravel
Disengage
power
to
the
impeller
when
or crushed rock surface.
thrower
is transported or not in use.
Never attempt to make any adjustments
while
the
Use only
by the
attachments
manufacturer
and
accessories
thrower
approved
(such as
engine
mended
is running (except where specifically
by manufacturer).
recom-
of
snow
electric
starter
kits, cabs, etc.).
Never operate the snow thrower without g.ood vis-
or light. Always be sure of your footing,
keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
8.
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor tempera-
tures before starting to clear snow.
17.
ibility
and
OPERATION
1.
Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating
at all
parts.
times.
Keep clear of the discharge
opening
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
1.
Check shear bolts,
engine
for
mounting
bolts,
etc. at
proper tightnes~ .to be sure
the equipment is in safe working
2. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
a building where open flame or spar~s a:e
2.
Exercise
crossing
extreme
caution
when
operating
on or
frequent
intervals
gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
conditIOn.
for
hidden
hazards
or traffic. Do not carry
pass-
engers.
inside
present. Allow the engine to cool before storing
any enclosure.
3.
4.
After
striking
a foreign
the wire
the snow thrower for any damage, and .re-
and operating
Object,
stop
the
engine,
In
remove
inspect
from the spark plug, thoroughly
pair
the
damage
before
restarting
3. Always
refer
to
owner's
manual
in.structions
for
the snow thrower.
If t:le unit should 'start to vibrate
the engine and check
is generally a warning of trouble.
important
details if the snow thrower IS to be stored
for an extended
period.
abnormally,
for the cause.
stop
immediately
4. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow
to prevent freeze up of the impeller.
Vibration
| 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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