Before Starting Engine; To Start Engine - Craftsman 247.88851 Owner's Manual

Before Starting Engine
Fill Gas
WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and cau-
tion must be used when handling or storing it.
Do not fillfuel tank while the snow thrower is
running, when it is hot or when it is in an
enclosed area.
Keep your snow thrower away from any
open flame or an electrical spark and do not
smoke while filling the fuel tank.
Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the
tank to within 1/4"-1/2" from the top to
provide space for expansion of fuel.
Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a
funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
• Store gasoline in a clean, approved container
and keep the cap in place on the container.
• Make sure that the container from which you
pour the gasoline is clean and free from rust or
other foreign particles.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade
automotive gasoline.
• 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. See storage instructions on of this
manual.
CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol) or those using etha-
nol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next sea-
son. See storage Instructions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
To Start Engine
A
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
discharge chute assembly has been
properly installed and is secured.
A, Electric Starter
throttle
_'_ Pull
- starter
Figure 19
For location of all the engine controls referred to in
this section, see Figure 19.
Before starting, make sure that the engine has suffi-
cient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped with a
120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil starter. The
electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power
cord and plug and is designed to operate on 120 volt
AC household current. Follow all instructions carefully
Cold Start
NOTE: If the unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the
engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the
Starting
Instructions at a
glance_
Snow Spark Drive Throttle Ignition Choke Power Primer Starter After starting
Thrower Plug Levers control Key Cord
wire
Electric Connect Release Move to Push to Move to Connect -- Push 1. Release button
Starter FAST snap in FULL to source button 2. Move Choke to Off
3. Disconnect cord
Recoil Connect Release Move to Push to Move to -- Prime Pull 1. Release handle
Starter FAST snap in FULL handle 2. Move Choke to Off,
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