Starting Engine; Fill Gas; Electric Starter; Cold Start - Craftsman 247.888160 Owner's Manual

Before Starting Engine
Fill Gas
_, WARNING:
Gasoline is flammable and
caution must be used when handling or
storing it.
Do not fill fuel tank while the snow thrower is
running, when it is hot or when it is in an
enclosed area.
Keep your snow thrower away from any open
flame or an electrical spark and do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank.
Never fill the fuel tank completely. Fill the tank
to within 1/4"-1/2" from the top to provide
space for expansion of fuel.
Always fill the fuel tank outdoors and use a
funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
Make sure to wipe off any spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
• Store gasoline in a clean, approved container and
keep the cap in place on the container.
• Make sure that the container from which you pour
the gasoline is clean and free from rust or other
foreign particles.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade
automotive gasoline.
• At the end of the job, empty the fuel tank if the snow
thrower is not going to be used for 30 days or
longer. See storage instructions on page 21.
CAUTION: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol) or those using ethanol or
methanol can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See storage Instructions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
To Start Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the snow
thrower while starting or operating. Do not
operate this snow thrower unless the
discharge chute assembly has been properly
installed and is secured.
A. Electric Starter
• For location of all the engine controls referred to in
this section, see Figure 16.
• Before starting, make sure that the engine has
sufficient oil. The snow thrower engine is equipped
with a 120 volt A.C. electric starter and recoil
starter. The electric starter is equipped with a three-
wire power cord and plug and is designed to
operate on 120 volt AC household current.Followall
instructions carefully.
Cold Start
NOTE: If the unit shows any sign of motion (drive or
augers) with the clutch grips disengaged, shut the
engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed in the
"Final Adjustments" section on page 10.
_ WARNING:
The electric starter must be
properly grounded at all times to avoid the
possibility of electric shock to the operator.
• Determine whether your house wiring is a three-
wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if
you are not certain.
WARNING:
If your house wiring system is
not a three-wire grounded system, do not use
this electric starter under any conditions.
• If your house wiring system is grounded and a
three-hole receptacle is not available at the point
the snow thrower starter will normally be used, one
should be installed by a licensed electrician.
• When connecting the power cord, always connect
cord to starter on engine first, then plug the other
end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.
• When disconnecting the power cord, always
unplug the end from the three-hole, grounded
receptacle first.
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
• Make sure that the auger drive and the traction
drive levers are in the RELEASED position.
• Move throttle control lever to FAST position.
• Remove the keys from the plastic bag. Push key
into the ignition slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not turn key. Keep second key in a safe place.
• Rotate the choke knob to FULL choke position.
• Connect power cord to the switch box on engine.
• Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-
hole, grounded 120 volt A.C. receptacle.
_, ARNING: Do not use the primer while starting the engine with an electric starter.
Push down on the starter button until the engine
starts. Do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a
time. This electric starter is thermally protected. If
overheated, it will stop automatically and can be
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