Craftsman 247.88255 Operator's Manual page 12

6. As the snow thrower starts to move, maintain a firm hold on the
handle, and guide the snow thrower along the path to be cleared.
7. Release the auger and drive controls to stop the snow throwing
action and forward motion.
NOTE: Your unit is equipped with a clutch in the transmission. If the
wheels stop turning while trying to discharge large volumes of snow,
immediately disengage the drive control and allow the rotating augers
to discharge snow from the housing. Reduce the clearing width and
continue operation.
8. On each succeeding pass, readjust the chute assembly to the
desired position and slightly overlap the previously cleared path.
Speed Selector Lever
Your unit is equipped with a 3-speed power propelled drive system.
Speed position 1, when the lever is depressed all the way down toward
the motor, is Slow. Speed position 2 is a little faster and 3 is the
fastest. See Figure 8.
Speed
Selector
Lever
To operate this function, follow these instructions:
1. Shift your snow thrower only while the engine is running.
2. Release drive control handle before shifting.
Operating Tips
1. For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it
falls.
2. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap
each previous swath.
3. Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for normal usage.
The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard-packed snow.
NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on
gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger
causing personal injury and/or damage to the snow thrower.
Figure 8
Operation
4. If for some reason, you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel,
keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance
between the ground and the shave plate.
5. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
Cleaning The Chute Assembly
The clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the auger housing with a
mounting clip.
When snow and ice collect in the chute assembly during operation,
use this tool to safely clean the chute and chute opening. Follow the
steps below to operate it.
WARNING: Stop engine by moving throttle lever to
stop position and wait for all moving parts to stop
before using the clean-out tool.
1. Release both auger and drive controls.
2. Stop the engine by moving throttle lever to stop position.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the rear
of the auger housing.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge and
scoop any snow and ice which has formed in and near the chute
assembly.
WARNING: Never use your hands to clean snow and
ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.
5. Re-fasten the clean-out tool, with the handle on the right side of the
housing, to the mounting clip on the auger housing. You can start
operating your snow thrower now. See Figure 9.
Mounting Clip
Clean-Out
Tool
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Auger
Housing
Figure 9