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 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 

MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state 

of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2014-

2015 small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment) . In California, new outdoor equipment must be designed, 

built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, outdoor equipment must be designed, built, and 

equipped to meet the U .S . EPA small off-road spark ignition engine regulations) . MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the ECS on your 

outdoor equipment for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of the outdoor 

equipment . 
Your ECS may include parts such as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, 

valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components . 
Where a warrantable condition exists, MTD Consumer Group Inc will repair your outdoor equipment at no cost to you including diagnosis, 

parts, and labor . 

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: 

This emission control system is warranted for two years . If any emission-related part on your outdoor equipment is defective, the part will be 

repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc . 

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As the outdoor equipment owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual . MTD 

Consumer Group Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your outdoor equipment, but MTD Consumer Group Inc 

cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts . 
As the outdoor equipment owner, you should however be aware that MTD Consumer Group Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your 

outdoor equipment or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications . 
You are responsible for presenting your outdoor equipment to MTD Consumer Group Inc’s distribution center or service center as soon as 

the problem exists . The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days . If you have a question 

regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310 or at  

http://support .mtdproducts .com . 

GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: 

MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the outdoor equipment is: (1) designed, 

built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and (2) free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the 

failure of a warranted part for a period of two years . 
The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service . 
Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as follows: 
1 . 

Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for 

the warranty period stated above . If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD 

Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below . Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the 

remainder of the period . 

2 . 

Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period 

stated above . Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period . 

3 . 

Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the 

period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part . If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement, the part 

will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below . Any such part repaired or replaced under 

warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part . 

4 . 

Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no charge 

to the owner . 

5 . 

Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to 

service the subject engines or equipment . 

6 . 

The outdoor equipment owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective, emission-

related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station . 

7 . 

MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under 

warranty of any warranted part . 

8 . 

Throughout the off-road engine and equipment warranty period stated above, MTD Consumer Group Inc will maintain a supply of 

warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts . 

9 . 

Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to 

the owner . Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc .

Summary of Contents for 247.881980

Page 1: ...sit our website www craftsman com CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions Operator s Manual SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE ESPAÑOL Form No 769 10063A July 28 2015 22 SNOW THROWER Model No 247 881980 ...

Page 2: ...including but not limited to augers auger paddles drift cutters skid shoes shave plate shear pins spark plug air cleaner belts and oil filter Standard maintenance servicing oil changes or tune ups Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear accident or improper operation or m...

Page 3: ...e Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately Use only an approved gasoline container Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehic...

Page 4: ... or collector openings Do not unclog chute assembly while engine is running Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer e g wheel weights tire chains cabs etc When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback ...

Page 5: ...properly and not worn excessively Failure to do so can result in accidents injuries or death 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 comp...

Page 6: ...g parts in the auger impeller housing or chute assembly Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated are...

Page 7: ...e of the lower handle See Figure 3 for reference IMPORTANT It will be necessary to lift the upper handle while sliding up this cable tie to prevent damage to the cable 3 Lift the upper handle up and position it over the lower handle aligning the holes where the wing knobs were removed A in Figure 2 CAUTION Be careful not to bend or kink the cables 4 Insert a carriage screw from the outside through...

Page 8: ...ting dirt dust or water in the fuel tank DO NOT use E85 gasoline Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored Do not overfill the fuel tank After refueling make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Spilled fuel or fuel vapo...

Page 9: ...ve plate Adjust them downward if desired prior to operating the snow thrower CAUTION It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property For close snow removal on a smooth surface raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing to lower shave plate When the are...

Page 10: ...ration section Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position 3 While standing in operator s position behind unit engage auger 4 Allow auger to remain engaged for approximately ten seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times 5 With the engine running in the FAST position and the auger control in the disengaged UP position walk to the front of the machine 6 Confirm that...

Page 11: ...of the chute opening Use the chute handle to turn the chute assembly in the direction you wish to throw the snow Chute Knob The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by either raising or lowering the upper chute Loosen the chute knob on the side of the upper chute to adjust Pivot the upper chute to desired position and retighten the chute knob Raising the chute throws the snow further Shave Plat...

Page 12: ...tead of a 1 4 turn cap as described in Step 2 In this instance do not fully tighten the cap to check the oil level Simply rest the cap on the threads to check for proper oil level 3 Remove the oil filler cap dipstick If the level is low slowly add oil 5W 30 with a minimum classification of SF SG until oil level registers between high H and low L NOTE Do not overfill Overfilling with oil may result...

Page 13: ...ttempttoturn thesafetykey NOTE The engine cannot start without the safety key fully inserted into the switch Recoil Starter CAUTION Do not pull the starter handle while the engine is running 1 Move throttle control to FAST rabbit position 2 Move choke control to the CHOKE position cold engine start If engine is warm place choke control in RUN position 3 Push primer three times making sure to cover...

Page 14: ... and pivot upper chute to desired position Tighten the chute knob making sure the carriage bolt is correctly positioned Raising the chute throws snow further 1 Rotate chute handle to desired operating position WARNING Do not lift the snow thrower at any time by the chute handle Operating Tips 1 Formostefficientsnowremoval removesnowimmediatelyafteritfalls 2 Discharge snow downwind whenever possibl...

Page 15: ...il filler cap dipstick If level is low slowly add oil until oil level registers between high H and low L See Figure 11 4 Replace and tighten cap dipstick firmly before starting engine Fill between high H and low L marks Figure 11 Maintenance Schedule Beforeservicing repairing lubricatingorinspecting disengageallcontrols andstopengine Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometoacompletestop Removethesafetyke...

Page 16: ...securely 6 Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level See Recommended Oil Usage chart The engine s oil capacity is 20 ounces 30º 20º 10º 0º 0º 20º 40º 20º 5W 30 0W 30 40º Synthetic CAUTION DO NOT use non detergent oil or2 stroke engine oil It could shorten the engine s service life 7 Reinstall the oil filler cap dipstick securely CAUTION Thoroughly wash your hands with soapand water a...

Page 17: ...er the spark plug is seated tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer NOTE When installing a new spark plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer When reinstalling a used spark plug tighten 1 8 to 1 4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer Lubrication For a view of the lubrication points on the snow thrower see Figure 15 1 Lubricate pivot ...

Page 18: ...l skid shoes Tighten securely Adjusting Auger Cable Refer to page 10 of the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable Check Belts Follow instructions below to check condition of the belts every 50 hours of operation 1 Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the self tapping screw shown in Figure 18 and pressing the plastic tabs to release t...

Page 19: ...gure 20 Drive Belt IMPORTANT Because gas could leak from the carburetor when servicing auger belt run the engine until the fuel tank is empty as instructed in Replacing Belts 1 Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 2 Remove the spring that connects the transmission to a bolt on the engine frame See Figure 20 NOTE It may be easier to first remove the flange lock ...

Page 20: ...n any areas that are susceptible to rust Store in a clean dry and well ventilated area away from any appliance that operates with a flame or pilot light such as a furnace water heater or clothes dryer Avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor or where power tools are operated WARNING Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may re...

Page 21: ...ars Parts Repair Center Loss of power 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear Unit fails to propel itself 1 Drive cable in need of adjustment 2 Drive belt loose or damaged 1 Adjust drive control cable Refer to Service and Maintenance section 2 Replace drive belt Refer to Service Maint...

Page 22: ...uent purchaser that the outdoor equipment is 1 designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and 2 free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service Subject to certain conditi...

Page 23: ...he need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage Further the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off road equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts are covered if applicable 1 F...

Page 24: ...esolution phone support from a Sears representative Think of us as a talking owner s manual Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty p...

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