Ignition Key - Craftsman 22-INCH 4-CYCLE SNOW THROWER 247.885550 Operator's Manual

Spark
Muffler
Plug
Electric
Start Button
Carburetor
Cover
Ignition
Key
Choke
Throttle
Control
Oil Drain
clean out Tool
The clean out tool is provided to unclog the discharge opening. Do not
unclog discharge chute while engine is running.
Warning
Before unclogging, shut off engine and remain behind handles until
all moving parts have stopped completely. Never put your hand in the
discharge or collector openings. Always use the clean-out tool provided.
choke control
Activating choke control by turning it all the way to the right closes the
choke plate on carburetor and aids in starting engine. For informa-
tion on choke usage, see page 10 of this manual. The image above
corresponds with the label on the engine identifying the Choke control.
Off
Know Your Snow Thrower
Oil Fill
Gasoline Cap
(yellow Cap
on engine block)
Electric
Start Outlet
Starter
Handle
Recoil
Starter
Primer
Figure 6
On
recoil Starter & Starter Handle
This motor is fitted with a recoil action pull start and a mitten grip
handle for easy access while wearing gloves or mittens.

ignition Key

The ignition key is necessary for the engine to start. Insert key and
snap in place; do not turn it to start/stop the unit. Remove key when
the unit is not in use.
electric Starter Button
Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine's electric
starter when plugged into a 120V power source.
electric Starter outlet
Requires the use of a three-prong outdoor extension cord (included)
and a 120V power source/wall outlet.
Primer
Depressing primer forces fuel directly into engine's carburetor to
aid in cold-weather starting. Refer to the starting instructions in the
Operation section of this manual for proper primer usage. The image
below left, corresponds with the label on the engine identifying the
primer.
oil Fill
Remove oil cap to add oil. Refer to page 14 for checking and adding
oil instructions.
gasoline cap
Remove gas cap to add fuel. Unit runs on regular gas.
NOTE: This unit may include a fuel plug, which is only used during
assembly to keep dirt and debris out of fuel tank. Discard the fuel plug
before filling the fuel tank.
Throttle control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine
when pushed down completely. The image to the
right represents the speeds of the throttle control and
corresponds with the label on the engine. The images
below illustrate the definition of each symbol.
Start/ Run/ Slow/ Idle
Fast

PRIMER
PUSH FOR A
COLD ENGINE
STOP
Engine Off
STOP