Speed Selector; Shift Lever; Choke Control - Craftsman CX series 247.883980 Operator's Manual

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Lever
Drive ' Chute Control
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Headli_
Chute Assembly
Drift Cutters '_
Clean-outTool
Augers
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SkidShoes
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Housing
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Control
Wheel Steering Control
Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it's importantto become
acquainted with its controlsand features.Referto Figure16.
Chute
Directional
Control
SPEED SELECTOR SHIFT LEVER
The speedselectorshiftleveris locatedon the rightside
of the handlepanel.Placethe speedselectorshiftlever
intoany of eightpositionsto controlthe directionof travel
and groundspeed.
Forward
Yoursnowthrowerhas six forward(F) speeds.Position
one (1) is the slowestand positionsix (6) is the fastest.
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) is
the slowerandtwo (2) is the faster.
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5
4
3
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F1
R1
R2
Oil Filler
Cap/Dipstick
Primer Key
Throttle
OilDrain
CHOKE CONTROL
The chokecontrolisfoundon the rearof the
engineand is activatedby rotatingthe knob
counter-clockwise. A ctivatingthechoke control
closesthe chokeplateon thecarburetorand aids
in startingtheengine.
KEY
The key is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully inserted
in orderfor the engineto start. Removethe key
whenthe snow throweris notin use.
NOTE: Donot turnthe key in an attemptto start
the engine.Doingso may causeit to break.
Electric
Start
Button
Electric
Starter Outlet
RecoilStarter
Handle
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Meets ANSI Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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