Know your snow thrower, Meets anisi safety requirements, Operating controls – Craftsman 247.885680 User Manual

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER.

Compare the illustrations with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future refenmce.

Discharge

Chute

Auger

.Drive

t Clutch

Chute Traction

Tilt . Drive/

Lock

Left

Track

Control

Chute
Crank

Track

Auger

FIGURE 12.

Skid

Shoe

Auger

Housing

Right

Track

Control

MEETS ANISI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears snow throwers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

OPERATING CONTROLS

SHIFT LEVER (See figures 12)

The shift lever is located in the center of the handle

panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of eight
positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position.
Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.

Forward

—one of six speeds. Position number one (1)

is the slowest. Position number six (

) is the fastest.

Reverse

—^two reverse (R) speeds. “R” closest to the

operator (all the way back) is the faster of the t^ro.

AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH (See figure 12)

The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.

Squeeze the auger drive clutch against the handle to
engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throw
ing action.

(Traction drive clutch must also be

released.)