Craftsman 247.8897 - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATION
driVe ControL/ aUger ControL LoCk
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate
the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing
process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive
control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle)
and the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to stop the
augers and wheel drive.
NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.
Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine’s drive
system.
foUr-Way CHUte ControL™
The four-way chute control™ is located on the left side of the handle
panel.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze the •
button on the chute control lever and pivot the chute control lever
to the right or to the left.
To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot the
•
chute control lever forward to tilt the chute down and backward to
tilt the chute up.
skid sHoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward
for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when operating on gravel or
crushed rock surfaces.
tHrottLe ControL
The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the
speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the
STOP position.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into
the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather
starting.
reCoiL starter HandLe
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
eLeCtriC starter bUtton
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s electric
starter when plugged into a 120V power source.
eLeCtriC starter oUtLet
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord (included)
and a 120V power source/wall outlet.
oiL fiLL
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.
gas CaP
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
aUgers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger
housing.
aUger ControL
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing
action. Release to stop.
AUGER
CONTROL
GO
DRIVE
CONTROL
GO
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
CHUTE TILT DOWN
CHUTE TILT UP
PUSH BUTTON
CHUTE ROTATE
LEFT
PUSH BUTTON
CHUTE ROTATE
RIGHT