Craftsman 247.23000 Operator's Manual page 11

Air Filter._
Fuel Cap_
Oil Fill Cap
& Di|
Front
Counterweight
Handle Adjult rnent
Shift indicator\
Bracket _/_
Nowthat youhaveset up yourtillerfor operation,get acquainted with
its controlsand features.Theseare describedon the next two pages
and illustratedon this page in Figure11.This knowledgewill allowyou
to useyour newequipmentto its fullestpotential.
Theoperationof anytiller can resultin foreignobjectsbeingthrown
intothe eyes,which can damageyoureyes severely. A lwayswear
I safetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustments
[or repairs.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
This handleis usedto startthe engine.
THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolis locatedon the sideof the engine.It regulatesthe
spreadof the engineand will shut off theenginewhen movedintothe
STOPposition.
Lock
)Swing Lever
/ _Leve_.jClutch Lever
/
Depth Stake
TineShield
End Cover
Side Shield
RearTine Shield Muffler
Air Filter--
ChokeLever-
Throttle Lever-
RecoilStarter H_
Electr rter-
Oil Drain /
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CHOKE CONTROL
Thechokecontrolisfoundon thesideof theengineand isactivatedby
movingthe leverto theCHOKEposition.Activating the chokecontrol
closesthe chokeplateon thecarburetor and aidsin startingtheengine.
AIR FILTER
The air filter is a deviceon the engineair intakethat preventsdust and
dirt enteringthe engine.
MUFFLER
Engineexhaustexitsthe enginevia the muffler.
ELECTRIC STARTER OUTLET
Requires the useof a three-prongoutdoorextensioncordand a 120V
powersource/walloutlet.
ELECTRIC STARTER BUTTON
Pressingtheelectricstarterbuttonengagesthe engine'selectric
starterwhenpluggedintoa 120Vpowersource.
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanTillersconformto the safety standardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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