Craftsman 247.88854 - Manual (Page 12)

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Knowing Your Snow Thrower
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare
illustration below with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses for operating the snow
thrower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Figure 18
WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
SAFETY GLASSES
Shift Lever
Chute Distance Control Lever
Auger Control
Right Turn Trigger
Traction Drive Control
Chute Crank
Fuel Tank
Discharge
Electric Starter
Left Turn Trigger
Skid Shoe
Auger
Shift Lever
Following is an explanation of the symbols used in engine labels:
INSERT TO RUN REMOVE TO STOP IGNITION KEY
OFF FULL
CHOKE STOP SLOW FAST
Oil Drain Throttle
Choke
Key
Recoil
Starter
Fuel
Tank
Fuel
Fill
Spark Plug
Oil Fill
Primer
Control
Chute
Muffler
Plug
OPERATION
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards B71.3 of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).