Operation; Before Starting Engine; Engine Oil; Electric Starter - Craftsman 22-INCH 4-CYCLE SNOW THROWER 247.885550 Operator's Manual

Before Starting engine

engine oil

The engine is shipped with oil in it. Check the oil level before first use.
For subsequent fill-ups, use the grade of engine oil specified on page
14. To add oil:
1. Remove the dipstick from the oil fill. Pour fresh oil slowly through
the plug. Replace dipstick.
2. Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to the FULL mark on
the dipstick.
gasoline
Warning
Gasoline is flammable and caution must be used when handling
or storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is running,
when it is hot or when it is in an enclosed area.
Warning
Keep your snow thrower away from any open flame or an electrical
spark and do not smoke during fueling.
1. Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank to no more than 1/2
inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for expansion of fuel.
NOTE: This unit may include a fuel plug, which is only used during
assembly to keep dirt and debris out of fuel tank. Discard the fuel plug
before filling the fuel tank.
2. Always use clean, fresh, unleaded grade automotive gasoline. Fill
the fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure that the container from which you pour the gasoline is
clean and free from rust or other foreign particles. Make sure to
wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
3. At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the snow thrower is not
going to be used for 30 days or longer. Store gasoline in a clean
container and keep the cap in place on the container.
caUTion
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank.
Starting engine
Warning
Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the snow
thrower while starting or operating. Do not operate this snow thrower
unless the chute assembly has been properly installed and is secured.
NOTE: For location of all the engine controls referred to in this section,
refer to Figure 6.

electric Starter

1. Determine that your home's wiring is a three-wire grounded system.
Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

Operation

The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire
power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt AC
household current. It must be used with a properly grounded three-
prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
If your home's wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system,
do not use this electric starter under any conditions. If your home
electrical system is grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not
available, do not use your snow thrower's electric starter. Follow all
instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows:
1. Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine's
surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong
120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.
2. Move throttle control to FAST
3. Push key into the ignition slot so that it snaps into place. Do not turn key.
4. Rotate choke control to FULL
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF
(choke knob turned all the way to left) position instead of FULL
5. Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making
sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
6. Push starter button to start engine.
7. Once the engine starts, release starter button.
8. As the engine warms, slowly rotate (left) the choke control to the
OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control
back to FULL
9. 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 (right) to FULL
engine start).
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF
(knob turned all the way to the left) position instead of FULL
2. Move throttle control to FAST
3. Push key into the ignition slot so that it snaps into place. Do not turn key.
4. Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making
sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the temperature is
below 15° Fahrenheit.
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.
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Warning
position.
choke position (for a cold start).
and then slowly into the OFF position again.
choke position (cold
position.
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