Craftsman C459-527870 Operator'S Manual Download

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OPERATION

gas & Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed separately with your snow thrower. Read
instructions carefully.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive.

Never

fuel the machine

indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.

Starting The Engine

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator
is standing near the snow thrower while starting

engine or operating snow thrower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair
and loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and snow thrower.

1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal

loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

2. Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the

disengaged (released) position.

3. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into

slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not attempt to turn the key.

NOTE:

The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition

switch.

Electric Starter

1. Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded system.

Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

WARNING: The optional electric starter is equipped
with a grounded three-wire power cord and
plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC
household current. It must be used with a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all
instructions carefully prior to operating the electric
starter.

If your home’s wiring system is not a three-wire grounded
system,

do not use this electric starter under any conditions.

If your home electrical system is grounded, but a three-hole
receptacle is not available,

one should be installed by a licensed

electrician before using the electric starter.

If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,

proceed as follows:

1. Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine’s

surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong
120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.

2. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cold engine

start).

NOTE:

If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF

position instead of FULL.
3. Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making

sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.

NOTE:

DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short

shutdown.
4.  Push starter button to start engine.
5.  Once the engine starts, immediately release starter button.
6.  As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF

position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back
to FULL and then slowly into the OFF position again.

7. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at

the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from
the snow thrower.

Recoil Starter

1. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold engine start).

NOTE:

If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF

position instead of FULL.
2. Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making

sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.

NOTE:

DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short

shutdown.