Craftsman 88957 Operation Manual - Page 5

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.Referto the maintenanceand adjustmentsectionsof this manual. • Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspectingmachinedisengageall controlleversand stop the engine.Wait untilthe auger/impeller cometo a completestop.Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainsttheengine to preventunintendedstarting. Checkboltsand screwsfor propertightnessat frequentintervals to keepthe machinein safe workingcondition.Also, visually inspectmachinefor anydamage. Do notchangetheengine governorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of the engine. 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!" Checkcontrolleversperiodicallyto verifythey engageand disengage properlyand adjust,if necessary.Referto the adjustment sectioninthis operator'smanualfor instructions. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary. • Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor gas, oil,etc. to protectthe environment. Priorto storing,run machinea few minutestoclear snowfrom machineand preventfreezeup of auger/impeller. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereisan open flame,spark or pilot lightsuch as a waterheater,furnace, clothesdryer etc. Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualfor properinstructionosn off-seasonstorage. Checkfuelline,tank, cap,and fittings frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary. Do notcrank enginewith spark plug removed. Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) and the U.S.EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this product hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7) years,or 60 hoursof operation.At the end of theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealer to ensurethat all mechanicaland safetysystemsare workingproperlyand not wornexcessively.Failureto do so can resultin accidents,injuries or death. DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengine in any way. Tamperingwith the governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand cause it to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactory setting of engine governor. NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS Engineswhich are certifiedtocomplywith Californiaand federal EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude the followingemissioncontrol systems:EngineModification(EM), OxidizingCatalyst(OC), SecondaryAir Injection(SAI)and ThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped. SPARK ARRESTOR This machineisequippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnotbe usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered, brush-coveredor grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaust systemisequippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws (if any) If a sparkattester is used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking order by theoperator.Inthe State of Californiathe aboveis required bylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). Other statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyon federallands. A spark arresterfor the muffleris availablethroughyournearestSears Partsand RepairServiceCenter.