Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Unit From Carton; Preparation Of The Tractor For Mounting The Snow Thrower - Craftsman 842.242560 Owner's Manual

ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) Knife
(1) 3/8" Open End or Socket Wrench
(1) 7/16" Open End or Socket Wrench
(2) 1/2" Open End or Socket Wrench
(2) 9/16" Open End or Socket Wrench
(2) 3/4" Open End Wrench
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts box
from carton. (See Fig. 1)
• Remove lag screw and plastic tie from mounting
channel.
• Remove inner pack from inside carton.
• Cut down all four corners of carton from top to
bottom and lay panels flat for clean mounting
surface.
• Check for any additional loose parts and remove.
CHECK CARTON CONTENTS
• Check all loose parts, box, and bag contents
against carton contents and bag contents shown in
manual.
FIG. 1
When right and left are mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel)
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CAUTION
BEFORE STARTING TO ASSEMBLE
SNOW THROWER TO TRACTOR,
REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) FROM
PLUG(S) AND KEY FROM TRACTOR
IGNITION.
PREPARATION OF THE TRACTOR
FOR MOUNTING THE SNOW
THROWER
BEFORE USING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WINTERIZE YOUR TRACTOR
• Check and set tire pressure. (See Tractor Manual)
• Change Tractor oil. (See Tractor Manual)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SG. Select the oil's SAE
viscosity grade according to your expected operating
temperature.
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O F
-20° 0° 32°·· 60· 80· 100·
°e .29· ·18°
O· 16·
2r
38°
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oil (5W30, 10W30.
etc.) improve starting in cold
weath~r,
these multi-
viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32 F. Check your engine oil level
more frequently to avoid engine damage from running
low on oil.
• Drain and refill gas tank with fresh gas.
• NOTE: In cold climate areas the gasoline sold at
stations is winterized for cold weather starting
problems. (Do Not use gasoline purchased during
the Summer.)
• Clean and gap spark plugs. (Replace if electrodes
are burned or damaged.)
• Inspect, clean and or replace Air Cleaner.
• Check Battery fluid level and add water to fill if
necessary. (See Tractor Manual)
• Clean and tighten both Positive and Negative
terminals of the battery. (See Tractor Manual)