Craftsman 247.889800 Operator's Manual page 13

2. Push the choke lever to the CHOKE
3. If the engine is warm, place the choke in the RUN
CHOKE .
4. Push the primer three (3) times, making sure to cover the vent hole when pushing.
5. If the engine is warm, push the primer button only once.
6. Push starter button to start engine.
7. Once the engine starts, release starter button.
8. Allow the engine to warm up several minutes, adjusting choke toward RUN
position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before each choke adjustment.
9. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the
three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the snow
blower.
Recoil Starter
1. Push the choke lever to the CHOKE
2. If the engine is warm, place the choke in the RUN
CHOKE .
3. Push the primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover the vent hole when
pushing.
4. If the engine is warm, push the primer button only once.
5. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. At the point where
it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
6. Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not release the handle
and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on the starter handle and allow it
to slowly recoil.
7. Allow the engine to warm up several minutes, adjusting choke toward RUN
position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before each choke adjustment.
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Stopping the Engine
1. Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture
on the engine.
2. To stop the engine remove the key and store it in a safe place.
3. Wipe all the snow and moisture away from the engine controls area.
Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn.
Be careful and do not touch when they are hot.
Engaging the Auger
Engage the auger by squeezing the auger control against the upper handle. Release
the control to stop the auger.
Engaging the Drive
Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber paddles on the auger to contact
the pavement and propel the snow blower forward. Pushing downward on the
handle will raise the auger off the ground and stop the forward motion.
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result in premature wear
to the rubber auger paddles.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common
cause of injury associated with snow blowers. Never use your hand to clean out the
discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. Stop the engine.See instructions above for how to stop the engine.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool or stick, not your hands.
Operating the Snow Blower
• Once the auger drive is engaged, roll the snow blower into the layer of snow
to be removed.
• Adjust the chute so that the snow is not blown over other snow that is to be
removed.
• Prevent possible property damage or personal injury from object ricochet by
planning your snow blowing pattern to avoid discharge toward windows,
walls, cars, etc.
• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast of
a rate.
• Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
• Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles.
• Walk, never run when operating snow blower.
• Look down and behind and use care when backing up.
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