Craftsman 247.88705 Operator's Manual page 12

3. Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located on the plastic
shroud. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong
120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area. See
Figure 9.
4. Move the throttle control to the FAST
5. Move the choke to the ON position (cold engine start). If the engine is
warm, place the choke in the OFF position.
6. Push the primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover
the vent hole when pushing. If the engine is warm, push the
primer only once. Always cover the vent hole when pushing. Cool
weather may require priming to be repeated.
7. Push the starter button to start the engine.
starts, immediately release the starter button. The electric starter
is equipped with thermal overload protection; the system will
temporarily shut-down to allow starter to cool if electric starter
becomes overloaded.
8. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF
position. If the engine fails, restart the engine and run with the
choke at half-choke position for a short period of time, and then
slowly rotate the choke into the OFF position.
9. After the engine is running, disconnect the power cord from the
electric starter. When disconnecting, always unplug the end at the
wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end from the engine.
recoil starter
CaUtion
Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running.
Warning
To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the engine
unattended while running. Turn the engine off after use and remove
ignition key.
1. Insert the ignition key fully into the slot, Figure 9. Make sure it snaps
into place. DO NOT turn the ignition key. The engine cannot start
unless the key is inserted into the ignition switch.
OPERATION
Figure 9
(rabbit) position.
Once the engine
2. Move the throttle control to the FAST
3. Move the choke to the ON position (cold engine start). If the
engine is warm, place the choke in the OFF position.
4. Push the primer three to five (3-5) times, making sure to cover
the vent hole when pushing. If the engine is warm, push the
primer only once. Always cover the vent hole when pushing. Cool
weather may require priming to be repeated.
5. Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to resist, then
pull quickly and forcefully to overcome the compression. Do not
release the handle and allow it to snap back. Return the rope
SLOWLY to the original position. If required, repeat this step.
6. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF
position. If the engine falters, restart the engine and run with the
choke at half-choke position for a short period of time, and then
slowly rotate the choke into OFF position.
stoPPing tHe engine
To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the engine
unattended while running. Turn the engine off after use and remove
ignition key.
Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any
moisture on the engine.
1. Move the throttle control to the STOP
2. Remove the ignition key. Removing the key will reduce the pos-
sibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while the equipment
is not in use. Keep the key in a safe place. The engine cannot
start without the ignition key.
3. Wipe all the snow and moisture away from the engine controls
area.
to engage aUgers
To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger
control against the handle. Release to stop the augers.
engaging tHe driVe
Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber paddles on the auger
to contact the pavement and propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing
downward on the handle will raise the augers off the ground and stop
the forward motion.
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result in
premature wear to the rubber auger paddles, which is not covered by
the warranty.
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(rabbit) position.
Warning
(turtle) position.