Shift Lever; Choke Control; Key; Forward - Craftsman 247.88173 Operator's Manual

Drive Control
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Throttle
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Choke
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Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it'simportant to become
acquainted with its controlsand features.Referto Figure12.
SHIFT LEVER
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:lectric Start
Button
Oil Drain Electric Starter Outlet
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KEY
The key isa safetydevice.It mustbe fully _,'t_
inserted in orderfor the engineto start. Remove
the key whenthe snowthrowerisnot in use.
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NOTE: Donot turnthe ignition key inan attempt
to startthe engine.Doingso may causeitto
break.
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) is the slower
and two (2) isthe faster.
CHOKE CONTROL
The chokecontrolis foundon the rearof the
engineand isactivatedby turningthe rotary
choke knobto the CHOKEposition.Activating
the chokecontrolclosesthe choke plateon the
carburetorand aids in startingthe engine.
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute (ANSI).
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