Cold Start; Warm Start; Recoil Starter; Frozen Recoil Starter - Craftsman 247.888550 Owner's Manual

ColdStart
NOTE:
ff the unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the
engine off immediately. Readjust as instructedin the
"FinalAdjustments"section on page 11.
WARNING: The electric starter must be properly
grounded at all times to avoid possibility of electric
shock which may injurethe operator.
• Determine whether your house wiring is a three-
wire groundedsystem. Ask a licensed
electricianif you are not certain.
,_ WARNING: Ifyour housewiringsystem is
not a three-wiregrounded system,do notuse
this electricstarterunder any conditions.
• If your house wiringsystem is grounded and a
thrae-hole receptacle is not available at the point
the snow thrower starter will normallybe used,
one should be installed by a licensed electrician.
• When connecting the power cord, always
connect cord to starter on engine first, then the
other end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
• When disconnecting the power cord, always
unplug the end from the three-hole, grounded
receptacle first.
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
• Make sure that the auger drive and the traction
drive levers are in the disengaged RELEASED
position.
• Move throttle controllever to FAST position.
• Remove the keys from the plasticbag. Push key
intothe ignitionslot. Make sure itsnaps into
place. Do not tum key. Save the second key.
• Rotate the choke knobto FULL choke position.
• Connect power cord to switchbox on engine.
• Plugthe other end of the power cord into a
three-hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.
WARNING: Do not use primer while
startingthe engine with an electricstarter,
Push down on the starter button until the engine
starts. Do notcrank for more than 10 secondsat
a time. This electric starter is thermally
protected. If overheated, itwill stop
automaticallyand can be restarted only when it
has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of
about 5 to 10 minutes is required).
When the engine starts, release the starter
button and slowlyrotate the choke to OFF
position. If the engine falters, rotate the choke to
FULL and then gradually to OFF.
Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle
first and then from the switch box on the engine.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop full power
until it reaches operating temperature.
Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when
throwing snow.
Warm Start
If restarting a warm engine after a shut down,
rotate choke to OFF insteadof FULL and press
the starter button.
B. Recoil Starter
Make sure that the engine has sufficient oil and the
auger drive and the traction drive levers are released.
• Move throttle control to FAST position.
• Push key into the ignitionslot so that it snaps
into place. Do not turn key. Remove plastic bag
and keep the second key in a safe place.
• Rotate choke control to FULL choke position.
• Push the primer button while covering the vent
hole. Removeyourfingerfromthe primerbetween
primes. Do not prime if temperature is above
50° F; primetwo timesbe{ween50° F and 15oF;
and primefourtimesbelow15° F.
• Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allowthe
handle to snap back, but allow itto rewind slowly
while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
• As the engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, rotate the choke knobslowlyto OFF
position.If the engine falters, returnto FULL
choke, then slowlymove to OFF choke position.
• Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop full power
untilit reaches operating temperature.
• Operate the eng!ne at fullthrottle (FAST) when
throwing snow.
Warm Start
• If restartinga warm engine after a temporary
shut down, rotate choke to OFF insteadof FULL
and do not prime. Press the starter button.
Frozen Recoil Starter
If the starter is frozen and will not turn the engine,
proceed as follows:
• Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
• Release the starter handle and let it snap back
against the starter.
• If the engine still fails to start, repeat the first two
steps. If continued attempts do not free starter,
follow the electric starter procedures to start.
• Avoid possible freezing of recoil starter and the
engine controls.
Operating Snow Thrower
To Engage Drive
With the engine running near top speed, move
shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or
two REVERSE positions.Select a speed
appropriatefor the snow conditionsthat exist.
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