Operation - Craftsman 247.88780 Operator's Manual

Recoil Starter Handle
Gas Cap
Control Handle
Chute Assembly
Shave Plate
Auger
Now that you have set up your snow thrower, it's important to become
acquainted with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 9.
CHOkE CONTROL
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on carburetor and
aids in starting engine. The choke lever slides between the RUN
and CHOKE positions.
PRIMER
Pressing the primer, making sure to cover the
vent hole when pushing, forces fuel directly into
the engine's carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
The recoil starter handle is used to start the engine.
gAS CAP
Remove the gas cap to add fuel.
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

OPERATION

Auger Control
Figure 9
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
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Electric Starter
Button
Electric Starter
Outlet
Choke Lever
Muffler
Choke Lever
Recoil
Oil
Starter
Drain
Handle
kEY
The key is a safety device. It must be fully inserted in
order for the engine to start. Remove the key when the
snow thrower is not in use.
NOTE: Do not turn the key in an attempt to start the
engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
AUgER
When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger housing
and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the auger
also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they come in contact with
the pavement.
AUgER CONTROL
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to
engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control handle
against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it to disengage.
Key
Primer
Electric
Oil Fill/
Dipstick
Starter