Craftsman 247.88255 User Manual

SAFETY RECALL
CHECK YOUR TWO STAGE COMPACT
SNOW THROWER TO SEE IF IT IS RECALLED…
Yard Machine Models Affected
31A-3AAD700, 31A-3BAD700,
31A-3BAD729, 31A-3BAD752,
31A-3BAD762 and 31AS3DDE729
Troy-Bilt Models Affected
31AS3BB2766
Sold between July 2004 and March 2006
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Craftsman Models Affected
247.88255 (31A-3BDE799)
Sold between July 2004 and March 2006
247.88700 (31AS3AAD799)
Sold between July 2005 and March 2006
Over inflating the tire with excessive pressure (well above 20 PSI) may
cause the plastic wheel rims to explode posing a risk of serious injury.
Do not inflate tires!
CALL
Customer Service toll free between
8 AM and 5 PM EST Monday through Friday.
1-888-848-6038
IMPORTANT! If you have already received and installed the Recall Kit which includes two
Pressure Relief Valves, two Warning labels, and installation instructions (Form # 769-02127,
769-02722 or 769-02723), please disregard this notice.
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Form No. 769-04961

Craftsman 247.88255 Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	208cc
Drive Type	Self-Propelled
Auger Material	Steel
Wheels	Yes
Clearing Width	24 inches
Intake Height	21 inches
Start Type	Electric Start
Stages	2-Stage
Wheel Size	13 inches

Summary

SAFETY RECALL

Yard Machine Models Affected

Lists affected Yard Machine snow thrower models in a safety recall.

Troy-Bilt Models Affected

Lists affected Troy-Bilt snow thrower models in a safety recall.

Craftsman Models Affected

Lists affected Craftsman snow thrower models in a safety recall.

SAFETY LABELS

Your Responsibility

Explains the user's role in understanding and following safety instructions for the equipment.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

Training

Preparation

Operation

Maintenance & Service

General Recommendations

ASSEMBLY

Know Your Snow Thrower

Operation

Before Starting Engine

To Start Engine

Clearing The Snow

Guidance on how to effectively and safely clear snow using the machine.

Maintenance & Service

Adjusting The Auger Cable

Off-Season Storage

Preparing Engine

Troubleshooting

Engine fails to start

Addresses common reasons why the engine may not start and provides solutions.

Augers continue to rotate

Addresses the issue of augers rotating when they should be disengaged.

Unit fails to discharge snow

Solutions for when the snow thrower is not effectively throwing snow.