Craftsman 36.886141 Manual De Instrucciones página 21

TO REPLACE AUGER SHEAR BOLT
The augers are secured to the auger shaft
with special bolts (see figure below) that are
designed to break (to protect the machine) if
an object becomes lodged in the auger
housing, Use of a harder bolt will destroy the
protection provided by the shear bolt,
" ° Shear Pin
ar Bolt
tJJ Spacer
/! /
IMPORTANT: To ensure safety and perfor-
mance levels, only original equipment shear
bolts should be used. When replacing shear
bolts, be sure to replace shear bolt spacers.
To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed as
follows:
• Move the throttle to el (STOP) and turn
off all controls.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire. Be sure
all moving parts have stopped.
) Align the hole in the auger tube with the
hole in the auger shaft, Install the new
shear pin and shear bolt spacer found in
toolbox on top of belt cover.
NOTE: Spacer fits inside the larger hole in
the auger tube.
° Reconnect the spark plug wire.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting,
see your nearest Authorized Craftsman
Service Center. Engine performance should
not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet.
For operation at higher elevations, contact
your Authorized Craftsman Service Center.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine
governor, which is factory set for proper en-
gine speed, Overspeeding the engine
above the factory high speed setting can be
dangerous. If you think the engine-governed
high speed needs adjusting, contact your
nearest Craftsman Service Center, which
has the proper equipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments.
TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE
SPARK PLUG
NOTICE: This spark ignition system meets
all requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.
NOTICE: This engine complies with all cur-
rent Australian and New Zealand limitations
regarding electromagnetic interference. If
you have difficulty starting your snow
thrower, you may need to adjust or replace
the spark plug. Follow the instructions be-
low.
Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are
pitted or burned or if the porcelain is
cracked.
TO ADJUST:
Clean the spark plug by carefully scrap-
ing the electrodes (do not sand blast or
use a wire brush).
Be sure the spark plug is clean and free
of foreign material. Check the electrodes
gap (see figure below) with a wire feeler
gauge and reset the gap to ,030 inch if
necessary.
TO REPLACE:
° If you need a new spark plug, use only
the proper replacement spark plug (See
page 14)o
,, Set the gap to .030 inches.
• Before installing the spark plug, coat its
threads lightly with oil or grease to insure
easy removal.
° Tighten the plug firmly into the engine,
° if a torque wrench is available, torque the
plug to 18 to 23 ft. - Ibs.
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