Craftsman 247.88999 Operator's Manual page 15

4. Push Stop switch to ON position.
5. Push starter button to start engine.
CaUtion
To prolong starter life, use short starting cycles (5 seconds maximum,
then wait one minute).
6. Once the engine starts, release starter button.
7. Allow the engine to warm up several minutes, adjusting choke
toward RUN position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before each
choke adjustment.
8. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end
at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end
from the snow thrower.
recoil starter
1. Rotate choke control to CHOKE
2. Depress primer. If it is 15°F or higher push primer two times, if
below 15°F, push primer four times.
3. Push Stop switch to ON position.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Allow the engine to warm up several minutes, adjusting choke
toward RUN position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before each
choke adjustment.
stoPPing tHe engine
After you are finished snow-throwing, run engine for a few minutes
before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
1. Push Stop switch to OFF position.
2. Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.
3. Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as
well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control.
Also, engage and release both controls several times.
to engage driVe
1. Move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two
reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow
conditions and a pace you're comfortable with.
NOTE: When selecting a Drive Speed, use the slower speeds until
you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow
thrower.
OPERATION
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2. Squeeze the drive control against the handle and the snow
thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
NOTE: NEVER reposition the shift lever (change speeds or direction
of travel) without first releasing the drive control and bringing the snow
thrower to a complete stop. Doing so will result in premature wear to
the snow thrower's drive system.
to engage aUgers
1. To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the
auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.
rePLaCing sHear Pins
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with four shear pins and
bow-tie clips. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam,
the snow thrower is designed so that the shear pins may shear. If the
augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. See Figure
11.
CaUtion
NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than Sears
Part No. 88389 replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger
gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do so will NOT
be covered by your snow thrower's warranty.
Warning
Always turn off the snow thrower's engine and remove the key prior to
replacing shear pins.
Figure 11