Craftsman 88690 - 250cc 28" Path Two Stage Snow Thrower Operator's Manual page 12

ChuteAssembly
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Clean Out
Tool
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Gas Cap
Augers _ Skid Shoe
Auger Control
Chute Directional Control
Recoil Starter
Handle
Electric Start
Button
Outlet
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Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it'simportant to become
iGNiTiON KEY
acquainted with its controlsand features.Referto Figure10.
SHIFT LEVER
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The ignition keyisa safetydevice.It mustbe fully insertedin orderfor
the engineto start. Removethe ignitionkeywhenthe snowthroweris
not in use.
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The shiftleverislocatedon the dash panel.Placethe shift leverinto
anyof eight positionsto controlthe directionof travel and ground
speed.
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhas six forward(F) speeds.Positionone (1)is the
slowestand positionsix (6) isthe fastest.
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) isthe slower
and two (2) isthe faster.
NOTE: Donot turnthe ignition key inan attemptto startthe engine.
Doingso may causeitto break.
CHOKE CONTROL
The chokecontrolisfoundon the rearof the engineand isactivated
by turningthe rotarychoke knobto the CHOKEposition.Activating
the chokecontrolclosesthe choke plateon thecarburetorand aids in
startingthe engine.
STOP SWITCH
Pressintothe ON positionwhen startingthe engineand will shut off
the enginewhenmovedintotheOFF position.
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute (ANSI).
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