Craftsman 247.88835 Operator's Manual page 14

THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the
speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the
STOP position.
PRIMER
Pressing the primer forces fuel directly into the
engine's carburetor to aid in starting a "Cold"
engine, or restarting a warm engine.
OIL FILL
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added
through the oil fill.
OIL DRAIN
Engine oil can be drained through the oil drain.
FUEL CAP
Un-thread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank.
MUFFLER
Engine exhaust exists the engine via the muffler.
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord and a 120V
power source/wall outlet.
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.
AUGER
When engaged, the auger blades rotate and draw snow into the auger
housing.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute
assembly.
DRIFT CUTTERS
The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow. Their use is
optional for normal snow conditions. Maneuver the snow thrower so
that the cutters penetrate a high standing snow drift to assist snow
falling into the augers for throwing.
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.
OPERATION
AUGER CONTROL
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the auger and start snow throwing
action. Release to stop.
DRIVE CONTROL / AUGER CLUTCH LOCK
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control
grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release the handle
to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so that 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 auger will remain engaged. Release both controls to stop the
auger 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.
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