Craftsman 247.88690 Operator's Manual page 13

reCoiL starter HandLe
This handle is used to manually start the engine.
eLeCtriC starter bUtton
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine's electric
starter when plugged into a 120V power source.
eLeCtriC starter oUtLet
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord (included)
and a 120V power source/wall outlet.
Primer
Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine's carburetor
to aid in cold-weather starting.
oiL fiLL
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.
gas CaP
Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
aUgers
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger
housing.
CHUte assembLy
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute
assembly.
aUger ControL
AUGER
CONTROL
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing
action. Release to stop.
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driVe ControL/ aUger ControL LoCk
DRIVE
CONTROL
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate
the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing
process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive
control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle)
and the augers will remain engaged. Release both controls to stop the
augers and wheel drive.
NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.
Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine's drive
system.
CHUte direCtionaL ControL
CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
DISCHARGE DISCHARGE
LEFT
The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional
control as follows:
• Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
skid sHoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions. Adjust upward
for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward when operating on gravel or
crushed rock surfaces.
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ADJUSTABLE
CHUTE TILT
RIGHT