Craftsman 247.88045 - Manual (Page 11)

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OPERATION
THroTTLe ConTroL
The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine.
It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the
engine when moved into the STOP position.
SKiD SHoeS
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust
upward for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when
operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces.
reCoiL STarTer HanDLe
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
eLeCTriC STarTer bUTTon
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine’s
electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source.
eLeCTriC STarTer oUTLeT
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord (included)
and a 120V power source/wall outlet.
aUgerS
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger
housing.
CHUTe aSSeMbLY
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute
assembly.
gaS CaP
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
aUger ConTroL
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing
action. Release to stop.
Drive ConTroL/ aUger ConTroL LoCK
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate
the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing
process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive
control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle)
and the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to stop the
augers and wheel drive.
NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.
Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine’s drive
system.
TWo-WaY CHUTe ConTroL™
The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjusting the angle
of the chute assembly. Move the chute control forward to decrease the
distance, toward the rear to increase.
CHUTe DireCTionaL ConTroL
The chute directional control is located on the left side of the snow
thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, crank clockwise
to discharge to the left and counterclockwise to discharge to the
right.
WHeeL STeering ConTroLS
The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside
of the handles. Squeeze the right control to turn right; squeeze the left
control to turn left.
NOTE: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar
with these controls.
HeaDLigHT
The headlight is located on top of the handle panel. It may be adjusted
by loosening the screws on each side of the light housing, pivoting the
light up or down, and retightening the screws.
DriFT CUTTerS
The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use is
optional for normal snow conditions.
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AUGER
CONTROL
GO
DRIVE
CONTROL
GO