Operation - Craftsman 47.881701 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.
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.
Upper Handle
Chute Knob
WARNING

OPERATION

Auger Control
Chute Handle
Muffler
Primer
Key
Throttle
Control
Choke
Control
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
Fuel Cap
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Starter
Button
Electric Starter Outlet
Oil Drain
Oil Cap