Craftsman 247.8879 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
Drive Control
Headlight
Fuel Tank
Gas Cap
Oil Fill
Electric Start Button
Chute
Assembly
Clean-out Tool
Auger Control
Shift Lever
Four-Way Chute Control™
Wheel Steering Control
Skid Shoe
Engine Controls
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Starter Outlet
Primer
Ignition
Key
Choke
Control
Throttle
Control
Operating Controls
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located between the lower handles.
Place the shift lever into any of eight positions to
control the direction of travel and ground speed.
Forward
There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1) is
the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
There are two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the
slower and two (2) is the faster.
Electric Starter Button
Pressing the electric starter button engages the
engine’s electric starter when plugged into a 120V
power source.
Choke Control
The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated
by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the choke control closes the
choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It
regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the
engine when pushed down completely.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the
engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.
Electric Starter Outlet
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension
cord (included) and a 120V power source/wall outlet
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