Notice Regarding Emissions - Craftsman 247.88890 Owner's Manual

4. Never operate with a missing ordamaged chute
assembly. Keep allsafety d evices inplace and working.
5. Never runanengine i ndoors orinapoorly v entilated
area. E ngine exhaust contains carbon m onoxide, an
odorless and deadly g as.
6. Donot o perate m achine while under theinfluence of
alcohol ordrugs.
7. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn. Do
not t ouch.
8. Exercise extreme caution w hen operating onorcrossing
gravel surfaces. Stay alert f orhidden h azards ortraffic.
9. Exercise caution w hen changing direction and while
operating onslopes.
10. Plan your s now-throwing pattern toavoid discharge
towards windows, walls, cars etc. T hus, avoiding
possible property damage orpersonal injury caused b ya
ricochet.
11. Never direct discharge atchildren, bystanders and pets
orallow anyone i nfront o fthe machine.
12. Donot o verload machine capacity byattempting toclear
snow attoofast o fa rate.
13. Never operate thismachine without good visibility or
light. A lways besure ofyour f ooting a nd keep afirmhold
onthehandles. Walk, never r un.
14. Disengage power totheauger/impeller when
transporting ornotinuse.
15. Never operate m achine athigh transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look down a ndbehind a nd use care
when backing u p.
16. Ifthemachine should s tart t ovibrate a bnormally, stop the
engine, disconnect thespark p lug wire and ground i t
against the engine. Inspect thoroughly fordamage.
Repair anydamage before s tarting a nd operating.
17. Disengage allcontrol levers a nd stop engine b efore y ou
leave t heoperating position (behind thehandles). Wait
until theauger/impeller comes toacomplete stop before
unclogging the chute assembly, making a ny adjustments,
orinspections.
18. Never put y our h and inthedischarge orcollector
openings. Always u sethe clean-out tool p rovided to
unclog t hedischarge opening. Donotunclog c hute
assembly while engine i srunning. Shut offengine a nd
remain b ehind h andles until a llmoving p arts have
stopped b efore u nclogging.
19. Use only attachments and accessories approved bythe
manufacturer (e.g. w heel weights, tirechains, cabs etc.).
20. Ifsituations occur which a renotcovered inthis manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your d ealer orcall
1-800-800-7310 forassistance and thename o fyour
nearest servicing dealer.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and
adjustment sections of this manual.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine
disengage all control levers and stop the engine. Wait
until the auger/impeller come to a complete stop.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.
4. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
5. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently
check all components and replace with original
equipment manufacturer's (OEM) parts only. "Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!"
6. Check controls periodically to verify they engage and
disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the
adjustment section in this operator's manual for
instructions.
7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas,
oil, etc. to protect the environment.
9. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.
10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.
11. Always refer to the operator's manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the machine.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a
runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and
federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road
Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded
gasoline, and may include the following emission control
systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst
(TWC) if so equipped.