Operating tips, Danger, Operation – Craftsman 247.885680 User Manual
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OPERATION
NOTE:
If the temperature is below 15°F., additional
priming may be necessary for initial start only.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slov/ly, until
it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowl /.
• Pull starter handle rapidly. Keep a firm hold on the
handle and allow it to rewind siowly. Do nst allow
handle to snap back.
• If engine fails to start after 3 pulls on the starter
handle, prime engine two times and pull starter
handle again.
• After engine starts and begins to operate evenly,
move choke lever gradually to OFF position. If
engine falters, return to ON position, theri slowly
move to OFF position.
A
WARNING:
TEMPERATURE
OF
MUF
FLER AND SURROUNDING AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150°F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
A
danger
VA
danger
STOP THE ENGINE
BEFORE UNCLOGGING
OISCHARGE CHUTE!
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4
AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING AUGER-
KEEP HANDS, FEET,
AND CLOTHING AWAY!
OPERATING TIPS
•
Use your snow thrower to remove fresh snow
before it is packed down by footprints or tire tracks.
• Discharge snow in the direction the wind is blowing
whenever possible.
• Slightly overlap each previous swath.
• Snow up to about an
8
inch depth can be removed
easily by walking at a moderate rate. Slow your
pace for wet or deep snow.
• Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
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