Craftsman 247.887200 Operator's Manual page 12

4. Move the throttle control to the FAST
5. Move the choke control to the CHOKE
start). If the engine is warm, place the choke in the RUN position.
6. Push the primer button three (3) times, making sure to cover
the vent hole when pushing. If the engine is warm, push the
primer only once. Always cover the vent hole when pushing. Cool
weather may require priming to be repeated.
7. Push the starter button to start the engine.
starts, immediately release the starter button. The electric starter
is equipped with thermal overload protection; the system will
temporarily shut down to allow starter to cool if electric starter
becomes overloaded.
8. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the RUN
position. If the engine fails, restart the engine and run with the
choke at half-choke position for a short period of time, and then
slowly rotate the choke into the RUN position.
9. After the engine is running, disconnect the power cord from the
electric starter. When disconnecting, always unplug the end at the
wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the engine.
recoil starter
CaUTion
Do not pull the starter handle while the engine is running.
Warning
To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the engine unat-
tended while running. Turn the engine off after use and remove key.
1. Insert the key fully into the slot, Figure 8. Make sure it snaps into
place. DO NOT turn the key. The engine cannot start unless the
key is inserted into the ignition switch.
2. Move the throttle control to the FAST
3. Move the choke to the CHOKE
the engine is warm, place the choke in the RUN position.
4. Push the primer three (3) times, making sure to cover the vent
hole when pushing. If the engine is warm, push the primer only
once. Always cover the vent hole when pushing. Cool weather
may require priming to be repeated.
5. Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to resist, then
pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the compression. Do not
release the handle and allow it to snap back. The engine should
start. Return the rope SLOWLY to the original position. If required,
repeat this step.
6. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the RUN
position. If the engine falters, restart the engine and run with the
choke at the half-choke position (mid-way between RUN and
CHOKE ) for a short period of time, and then slowly rotate the
choke into RUN position.
OPERATION
(rabbit) position.
position (cold engine
Once the engine
(rabbit) position.
position (cold engine start). If
sToPPing THe engine
To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the engine unat-
tended while running. Turn the engine off after use and remove key.
Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any
moisture on the engine.
1. Move the throttle control to the STOP
2. Remove the key. Removing the key will reduce the possibility of
unauthorized starting of the engine while the equipment is not in
use. Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot start without
the key.
3. Wipe all the snow and moisture away from the engine controls
area.
To engage aUger
To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger
control against the handle. Release 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 thrower forward. Pushing
downward on the handle will raise the augers 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, which is not covered by
the warranty.
Clearing a CloggeD DisCHarge CHUTe
Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut off
engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped
before using the clean-out tool to clear the chute assembly.
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is
the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped
rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
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Warning
position.
Warning