Craftsman 88173 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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WHAT DRIVEWAY SIZE
WILL YOU BE CLEARINg?
WHAT TYPE OF SNOW
DO YOU TYPICALLY gET?
ABOUT HOW MUCH SNOW DO YOU
NEED TO CLEAR PER SNOWFALL?
SMALL
Small smooth-surface driveway,
walkway and/or patio – about
3 cars long by 1 car wide or
2 cars long by 2 cars wide.
A single-stage unit is ideal.
LARgE
Medium to large driveway –
about 4 cars long by 2 cars wide.
A more powerful dual-stage unit
is recommended.
PAVED
Single-stage or dual-stage.
MEDIUM
Small to medium driveway –
about 3 cars long by 2 cars wide.
Choose either a single-stage
for smooth surfaces or a dual-
stage unit.
ExTRA-LARgE
Extra-large driveway – about
4 or more cars long by 3 cars wide.
A dual-stage unit has added power,
a larger clearing path and skid
shoes for gravel surfaces.
PAVED AND gRAVEL
Consider a dual-stage unit
with a more powerful engine
or power steering.
HOW TO CHOOSE
UP TO 6"
Small to moderate amount up to 6"
LIgHT TO MODERATE
Take your choice of either a
single-stage or dual-stage unit
to get the job done.
MORE THAN 9"
Heavy snowfall more than 9"
UP TO 9"
Moderate snowfall up to 9"
LESS THAN 3"
Small amount up to 3"
POWDERY TO LIgHT
A lightweight, easy-to-maneuver
single-stage unit is ideal for quick
snow clearing.
WHAT TYPE OF SURFACE
WILL YOU BE CLEARINg?
MODERATE TO WET AND HEAVY
A dual-stage unit is recommended,
with a serrated auger to break up
ice and snow.