Operation - Craftsman 247.88704 Manual Del Operador

Chute Assembly
Shave Plate
Auger
Now that you have setup your snow thrower, it's important to become
acquainted with its controls and features. Refer to Figure 10.
CHoke LeVer
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on carburetor and
aids in starting engine.
Primer
Pressing primer forces fuel directly into engine's carburetor
to aid in cold-weather starting.
ignition key
The ignition key is a safety device. It must be fully
inserted in order for the engine to start. Remove the
ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use.
NOTE: Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start
the engine. Doing so may cause it to break.
Craftsman Snow Throwers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

OPERATION

Recoil Starter
Handle
Ignition Key
Primer
Gas Cap
meets ansi safety standards
Control Handle
Exhaust
Choke Lever
Oil Fill Cap
w/ Dipstick
Oil Drain
Figure 10
reCoiL starter
The starter handle is used to start the engine.
gasoLine CaP
Remove the gas cap to add fuel.
aUger
When engaged, the augers rotation draws snow into the auger housing
and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles on the augers
also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they come in contact with
the pavement.
aUger ControL
Located on the upper handle, the auger control handle is used to
engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control handle
against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it to disengage.
10
Auger Control
Spark Plug/
Spark Plug Boot
Recoil
Starter
Handle