To Engage Drive; To Engage Augers; Operating Tips - Sears Craftsman 247.88790 Manual De Uso

Recoil Starter
a. With the engine running, pull the starter rope with a rapid,
continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
Electric Starter
a. Connect power cord to switch box, then to 120 Volt AC
receptacle.
b. While the engine is running, push the starter button and spin
the starter for several seconds.
c. Disconnect power cord from the receptacle first, then from the
snow thrower.
NOTE: The loud clattering sound heard from pulling the starter rope or
spinning the starter will not harm the engine.
To Stop The Snow Thrower
1. To stop the wheels, release the drive control on the snow thrower.
2. To stop throwing snow, release auger control.
3. To stop engine, push throttle control lever to "stop" or "off" and
remove ignition key (Do not turn key) to prevent unauthorized use
of equipment.

To Engage Drive

1. 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 process.
2. Squeeze drive control against the right handle and the snow
thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will stop.

To Engage Augers

1. To engage augers and start snow throwing, squeeze the left hand
auger control against the left handle. Release to stop augers.
2. While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive control
to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds while the drive is
engaged.
NOTE: This same lever also locks auger control so you can turn
the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing
process.
3. Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism should keep
the auger control engaged until the drive control is released.
4. Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel
drive. To stop the auger, both levers must be released.
OPERATION
To Throw Snow
CAUTION: Check the area to be cleared for foreign
objects. Remove, if any.
1. Start the engine following starting instructions.
2. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired position, (away from
bystanders and/or buildings) by moving the chute control.
3. Select the speed according to snow condition.
CAUTION: Never move the shift lever without first
releasing the drive control.
4. Engage the auger and drive controls following instructions above.
5. The interlock feature will allow you to remove your left hand from
the auger control.
6. When clearing the first pass through the snow, control speed of
snow thrower according to the depth and condition of snow.
7. To turn the unit left or right, squeeze the respective wheel steering
control. See Figure 12.
8. On each succeeding pass, readjust the chute to the desired
position and slightly overlap previous path.
9. After the area is cleared, stop the snow thrower following instruc-
tions given below.

Operating Tips

WARNING: The temperature of muffler and sur-
rounding areas may exceed 150º F. Avoid these
areas.
1. For most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it
falls.
2. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap
each previous swath.
3. Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scraper bar for normal usage.
The skid shoes may be adjusted upward for hard-packed snow.
NOTE: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on
gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger
causing an injury or damage to the snow thrower.
4. If for some reason, you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel,
keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance
between ground and shave plate.
5. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
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