Craftsman 247.886640 - Manual (Page 12)

• When engine starts, release starter button, and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
• When disconnecting the poiwercord, always unplug
from the three-prong receptacle first, and then from
the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
• Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
• If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
• Push primer button two or three times for cold
engine start.
• If engine is warm, push primer button only once.
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first
start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until
it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
• Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
• As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine
falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to
OFF position.
To Stop Engine
• Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
• To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,
proceed as follows.
Electric Starter
• Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then
to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running.
push starter button and spin the starter for several
seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the
starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect
the power cord from receptacle first, and then from
switch box.
Recoil Starter
• With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid,
continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering
sound, which is not harmful to engine or starter.
• To stop engine, move throttle control to “stop” or
“off” position.
• Remove the ignition key. Do not turn key.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
to prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
NOTE: Do not lose ignition key. Keep it in a safe place.
Engine will not start without the ignition key.
• Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
control levers back and forth several times.
To Engage Drive
• With the engine running near top speed, move shift
lever into one of the five FORWARD positions or
two REVERSE positions. Select a speed
appropriate for the snow conditions that exist. Use
the slower speeds until you are familiar with the
operation of the snow thrower.
• Squeeze the auger control grip and the augers will
turn. Release it and the augers will stop.
• Squeeze traction control grip and the snow thrower
will move. Release it and drive motion will stop,
• NEVER move shift lever without releasing drive
clutch.
Starting Instructions At A Glance
Snow
Thrower
Spark
Plug
wire
Drive
Levers Throttle
control Ignition
Key Choke Power
Cord Primer Starter After starting
Electric
Starter Connect Release Move to
FAST Push to
snap in Move to
FULL Connect
to source Push
button 1. Release button
2. Move Choke to
Off
3. Disconnect
cord
Recoil
Starter Connect Release Move to
FAST Push to
snap in
Move to
FULL Prime Pull
handle 1. Release handle
2. Move Choke to
Off.
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