MTD 247.889705 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualCRRFr MRN26" SNOW THROWERModel No. 247.889705CAUTION" Before using thisproduct, read this manual andfollow all safety

7. Makesureallcablesareroutedto theleft of thechutecontrolrod.Lineuptheholeintherodwith thearrowontheinputshaftandinserttherodintotheinputshaftbelowjo

Checkthatallcablesareproperlyroutedthroughthecableguideontheengine.SeeFigure10.NOTE:Ifthechutecontrolisnotassembledcorrectlyitwill notmovefreelynorwil

ChuteClean-OutTool fAchuteclean-outtoolisfastenedtothetopoftheaugerhousingwith amountingclip.SeeFigure12.Thetoolis designedto clearachuteassemblyof ic

AugerControl F %Priortooperatingyoursnowthrower,carefullyreadandfollowallinstructionsbelow.Performalladjustmentstoverifyyoursnowthrowerisoperatingsafe

Drive ControlShift LeverFour-Way Chute ControP (Joystick)JJAuger ControlChute AssemblyGasCap\\\\\AugerHous_Clean OutTool\AugersMuffler Recoil Starter&

ThrottlecontrolThethrottlecontrolislocatedontherearoftheengine.It regulatesthespeedoftheengineandwill shutoffthe enginewhenmovedintotheSTOPposition.De

Clean-OutToolNeveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shutoff engineand remainbehindhandlesuntil all movingpartshavestoppedbeforeusingthe clean

2. Movethrottle controlto FAST(rabbit)_Jl__ position.3 MovechoketotheCHOKEI,'I pos t on co,deng nestart),fengine swarm,placechokein RUNposition.4

MAINTENANCESCHEDULEBeforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageallcontrolsandstopthe engine.Wait until allmoving partshavecometo a complete

Refillwith therecommendedoilandchecktheoil level.SeeRecommendedOilUsagechart.Theengine'soilcapacityis20ounces.(oF)-40o-20 o 0o 20o 40o(oc) -30° -

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LubricationGearShaftThegear(hex)shaftshouldbelubricatedat leastonceaseasonorafterevery25hoursof operation.I. Topreventspillage,removeallfuel fromtankb

AdjustmentsShift CableIf thefull rangeofspeeds(forwardandreverse)cannotbeachieved,referto thefigureto thefight andadjusttheshiftcableasfollows:I. Plac

AugerControlReferto theAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingtheaugercontrolcable.Skid ShoesReferto theAssemblysectionforinstructionsonadjustingthe

8.Loosenandremovetheshoulderscrewwhichactsasabelt keeper.RefertoFigure30.Removethebeltfromaroundtheaugerpulley,andslipthebelt betweenthesupportbracket

6. Carefullyremovethehexnutandwasherwhichsecuresthehexshafttothesnowthrowerframeandtightlytaptheshaft'sendtodislodgethebanbearingfromthe rightsid

If thesnowthrowerwill notbeusedfor 30daysorlonger,orifit istheendof thesnowseasonwhenthelastpossibilityof snowisgone,theequipmentneedsto bestoredprope

Disconnectthe sparkplug wireandgrounditagainstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageallcontro

Unit fails to discharge snowChute fails to easily rotate180 degrees1. Chute assembly clogged. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark2. Foreig

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Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris.Neverstorethemachineorfue

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FEDERALand/or CALIFORNIAEMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYSTATEMENTYOURWARRANTYRIGHTSANDOBLIGATIONSMTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protec

10. Add-onormodifiedpartsthatarenotexemptedbytheAirResourcesBoardmaynotbeused.Theuseofanynon-exemptedadd-onormodifiedpartsbytheultimatepurchaserwillbe

Congratulationsonmakingasmartpurchase.YournewCraftsman®productisdesignedandmanufacturedforyearsofdependableoperation.Butlikeall products,it mayrequire

Your HomeFor troubleshooting, product manuals and expert advice:managernylifewww.managemylife.comFor repair - in your home - of all major brand applia

Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.Donotcrankenginewith sparkplugremoved.Accordingto theConsumerProduc

SAFETY SYMBOLSThispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the mach

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NOTE:Referencesto rightor left sideofthesnowthroweraredeterminedfrombehindtheunitin theoperatingposition(standingdirectlybehindthesnowthrower,facingth

4. Placechuteontochutebaseandensurechutecontrolrodispositionedunderhandlepanel.Installhexbolt previouslyremovedbutdonotsecurewithwingnutat thistime.Se