Operation - Craftsman 247.881700 Operator's Manual

Upper Chute
Chute Assembly
Clean-out Tool
Auger
Shave Plate
Be familiar with all the controls on the snow thrower and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated
in the figure above.
Drive Control
Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive control is used
to engage/disengage wheels. Squeeze the drive control against the
upper handle to engage the wheels; release to disengage.
Auger Control
The auger control is on the front the upper handle. Squeeze the auger
control against the upper handle to engage the auger; release to
disengage the auger.
WARNING
Never make adjustments to the chute assembly unless both auger and
drive controls are disengaged and the operator is standing beside the unit.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Auger Control Test in the Assembly section of
this manual prior to operating your snow thrower. Read and follow all
instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow
thrower is operating safely and properly.

OPERATION

Upper Handle
Auger Control
Chute Knob
Skid Shoe
WARNING
Chute Handle
The direction of snow throwing corresponds to the direction of the
chute opening. Use the chute handle to turn the chute assembly in the
direction you wish to throw the snow.
Chute Knob
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by either raising or
lowering the upper chute. Loosen the chute knob on the side of the
upper chute to adjust. Pivot the upper chute to desired position, and
retighten the chute knob. Raising the chute throws the snow further.
Shave Plate
The shave plate maintains contact with pavement as the snow
thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to pavement's surface to be
discharged.
Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted.
For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the highest position. Use
middle or lowest position when area to be cleared is uneven or on
gravel surfaces.
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Drive
Control
Chute Handle
Fuel Cap
Muffler
Primer
Key
Throttle
Control
Choke
Control
Electric Starter Outlet
Oil Drain
Recoil Starter
Handle
Oil Cap
Electric Starter
Button