Choke Control; Primer; Recoil Starter Handle; Auger Control - Craftsman 247.88780 Operator's Manual

Recoil
AugerControl
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Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it's importantto become
acquainted with its controlsand features.Referto Figure9.
CHOKE CONTROL
Handle
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Removethe gascap to add fuel.
KEY
The key is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully insertedin
order for theengine to start. Removethe key whenthe
snow throweris not in use.
Activatingthe chokecontrolclosesthe chokeplateon carburetorand
aids in startingengine.The chokeleverslidesbetweenthe RUN I {
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and CHOKE |f_ positions.
PRIMER __ ,q_,q
Pressingthe primer,makingsureto coverthe
vent holewhen pushing,forcesfueldirectlyinto _-'X 3X
theengine'scarburetorto aid incold-weatherstarting.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
The recoilstarterhandleisusedto start theengine.
GAS CAP
Oil
NOTE: Do notturn the key in an attemptto startthe
engine.Doingso maycause it to break.
AUGER
Whenengaged,the augerrotationdrawssnow intothe augerhousing
and throwsit out the dischargechute.Rubberpaddleson the auger
also aid in propellingthe snowthroweras they comein contactwith
the pavement.
AUGER CONTROL
Locatedon the upper handle,the augercontrolhandle is usedto
engageand disengagedriveto the auger.Squeezethecontrol handle
againstthe upper handleto engagethe auger; releaseit to disengage.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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