Craftsman 88704 Operation Manual - Page 7

NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideof the snowthrowerare determinedfrom behindthe unit in the operatingposition(standing directlybehindthe snow thrower,facingthe handlepanel). 2. Tightenthe wingknobs to securethe handlein place. See Figure2. f, REMOVING FROM CARTON 1. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on the ground. Removeand discard all packinginserts. 2. Movethe snowthrowerout of thecarton. 3. Makecertainthe carton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. ASSEMBLY Positioning the Upper Handle 1. Pivotthe upper handleintothe operatingpositionmakingsurenot to pinchthe cablein the process,as illustratedin Figure1,untilit clicks intoplace. Figure1 J Figure2 SETUP Fuel Recommendations Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor lowleadedto minimizecombustion chamberdeposits)with a minimumof 87 octane.Gasolinewith up to 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButyl Ether)can be used. Neverusean oil/gasolinemixtureor dirty gasoline.Avoidgetting dirt, dust,or waterin the fuel tank.DO NOTuse E85 gasoline. • Refuelin a well-ventilatedarea with the enginestopped.Do not smokeor allowflamesor sparksin the areawherethe engineis refueledor wheregasolineis stored. • Donot overfillthe fueltank.After refueling,makesurethe tank cap is closed properlyand securely. J • Be carefulnotto spillfuel whenrefueling.Spilledfuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuelis spilled,makesurethe area is dry before startingthe engine. • Avoidrepeatedor prolongedcontact with skinor breathingof vapor. Adding Fuel Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand the vaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthe machine indoorsor whilethe engineis hot or running.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition. Alwayskeephandsand feetclear of equipmentmovingparts.Do not usea pressurizedstartingfluid.Vaporsare flammable. 1. Removethe gascap, checkthe fuel leveland add fuel if necessary. 7