Operation; Shift Lever; Choke Control; Product View And Parts Identification - Craftsman 247.985360 Operator's Manual

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Drive Control
Shift Lever
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Auger Control
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Key
Figure10
Nowthat youhaveset up yoursnowthrower,it'simportant to become
KEY
acquainted with its controlsand features,Referto Figure10, The key is a safetydevice.It mustbe fully
insertedin orderfor the engineto start, Remove
SHIFT LEVER
the key whenthe snowthroweris not in use,
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NOTE: Donot turnthe ignition key inan attempt
to startthe engine,Doingso may causeitto
break.
The shiftleveris locatedon 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) is the fastest.
Reverse
Yoursnowthrowerhastwo reverse(R) speeds.One (1) is the slower
and two (2) is the faster.
CHOKE CONTROL
The chokecontrolis foundon the rearof the
engineand is activatedby turningthe rotary
choke knobto the CHOKEposition.Activating
the chokecontrolclosesthe choke plateon the
carburetorand aids in startingthe engine.
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Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanSnowThrowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute (ANSI).
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