Craftsman 247.885680 - Manual (Page 13)

OPERATION
GAS
• Remove fuel cap and fill fuel tank with about 3
quarts of clean, fresh, lead-free grade automotive
gasoline. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gaso­
line. Be certain container is clean and free from
rust or foreign particles. Never use gasoline that
may be stale from long periods of storage in the
container. Replace fuel cap.
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WARNING: DO NOT FILL CLOSER
THAN 1/2 INCH OF TOP OF FUEL TANK
TO PREVENT SPILLS AND TO ALLOW
FOR FUEL EXPANSION. IF GASOLINE
IS ACCIDENTLY SPILLED, MOVE SNOW
THROWER AWAY FROM AREA OF
SPILL. AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE
OF IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE
VAPORS HAVE DISAPPEARED.
Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running out
of gasoline while operating the snow thrower. If the
unit runs out of gas, it may be necessary to unclog the
unit before it can be restarted. Refer to Service and
Adjustment section.
WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO­
HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TO AVOID
ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM
SHOULD BE EMPTIED OR TREATED WITH FUEL
STABILIZER BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS
OR LONGER. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON.
SEE “STORAGE” SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.
NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEAN­
ER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMA­
NENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
TO START ENGINE
USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER
• Make certain the auger control handle is disen­
gaged (released).
• Insert ignition key into ignition switch. Do not turn.
• To start a cold engine, move choke lever to ON
position. If you are starting an engine which has
already been run for a few minutes, do not choke.
• To start a cold engine, push primer button one
time. Use a firm push. This step is not necessary
when starting an engine which has been run for a
few minutes.
• Connect power cord to plug on snow thrower, then
to a three-hole, grounded 120-volt AC household
outlet.
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WARNING: ALWAYS CONNECT POWER
CORD TO PLUG ON SNOW THROWER
FIRST, THEN PLUG THE OTHER END IN
THE HOUSEHOLD OUTLET. WHEN DIS­
CONNECTING, ALWAYS UNPLUG
FROM THE HOUSEHOLD OUTLET
FIRST.
• Push starter button to engage starter motor and
crank engine.
IMPORTANT: THIS ELECTRIC STARTER IS NOT
EQUIPPED WITH A THERMAL
CUTOUT SWITCH. DO NOT CRANK
ENGINE FOR MORE THAN A TOTAL
OF 20 SECONDS WITHOUT ALLOW­
ING ELECTRIC STARTER TO COOL
DOWN
FOR 10 MINUTES, OR
SEVERE DAMAGE TO ELECTRIC
STARTER CAN RESULT.
NOTE: If the starter motor runs but the engine does
not turn over, the starter gear is apparently covered
with ice and frozen. Place the unit in a warm atmo­
sphere until the gear is free and the starter will
engage.
• After engine starts, release starter button. Allow the
engine to warm up for a few minutes. Then move
choke gradually to OFF position. If engine falters,
return to ON position, then slowly move to OFF
position.
• Unplug the power cord from the household outlet,
then from the plug on snow thrower.
USING THE RECOIL STARTER
• Make certain auger control handle is disengaged
(released).
• Insert Ignition key into ignition switch. Do not turn.
• To start a cold engine, move choke lever to ON
position. If you are starting an engine which has
already been run for a few minutes, do not choke.
• To start a cold engine, push primer button two or
three times. Use a firm push. This step is not nec­
essary when starting an engine which has been run
for a few minutes.
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