Operating Snow Thrower; Recoil Starter; To Engage Augers; Starting Instructions - Craftsman 247.888160 Owner's Manual

restarted only when it has cooled to a safe
temperature (a wait of about 5 to 10 minutes).
• When the engine starts, release the starter button
and slowly rotate the choke to OFF position. If the
engine falters, rotate the choke to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
• Disconnect the power cord from the receptacle first
and then from the switch box on the engine.
• Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop full power until
it reaches operating temperature.
• Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when
throwing snow.
Warm Start
• If restarting a warm engine, rotate choke to OFF
instead of FULL and press the starter button.
B. Recoil Starter
Make sure that the engine has sufficient oil and the
auger drive and the traction drive levers are released.
• Move throttle control to FAST position.
• Push key into the ignition slot so that it snaps into
place. Do not turn key. Remove plastic bag and
keep the second key in a safe place.
• Rotate choke control to FULL choke position.
• Push the primer button while covering the vent hole.
Remove your finger from the primer between primes.
Do not prime if temperature is above 50 ° F; prime
two times between 50 o F and 15° F; and prime four
times below 15° F.
• Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the
handle to snap back, but allow it to rewind slowly
while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
• As the engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to OFF
position. If the engine falters, return to FULL choke,
then slowly move to OFF choke position.
• Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
because the engine will not develop full power until
it reaches operating temperature.
• Operate the engine at full throttle (FAST) when
throwing snow.
Warm Start
• If restarting a warm engine after a temporary shut
down, rotate choke to OFF instead of FULL and do
not prime. Press the starter button.
Frozen Recoil Starter
If the starter is frozen and will not turn the engine,
proceed as follows:
• Pull as much rope out of the starter as possible.
• Release the starter handle and let it snap back
against the starter.
• If the engine stillfails to start, repeat the first two
steps. If continued attempts do not free starter,
follow the electric starter procedures to start.
• Avoid possible freezing of recoil starter and the
engine controls.
Operating Snow Thrower
To Engage Drive
• With the engine running near top speed, move shift
lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two
REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate
for the snow conditions that exist. Use slower
speeds until you are familiar with the operation of
the snow thrower.
• Squeeze the traction drive clutch grip against the
right handle and the snow thrower will move.
Release it and the drive motion will stop.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start snow throwing,
squeeze the left hand auger clutch grip against the
left handle. Release to stop augers.
Snow
Thrower
Electric
Starter
Recoil
Starter
Spark
Plug
wire
Connect
Connect
Starting Instructions At A Glance
Drive
Levers
Release
Release
Throttle
control
Move to
FAST
Move to
FAST
Ignition
Key
Push to
snap in
Push to
snap in
Choke
Move to
FULL
Move to
FULL
Power
Cord
Connect
to source
Primer
Prime
Starter
Push
button
Pull
handle
After starting
1. Release button
2. Move Choke to
Off
3. Disconnect
cord
1. Release handle
2. Move Choke to
Off.
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